SECTION 535:1-7-3. Hearings

(a)   Notice time; continuances. The time set for a hearing, specified in the notice, shall not be less than ten (10) days after the date of the notice. Written motions for any continuances or extensions of time shall state the time desired and the reasons for the request, and shall be filed with the Board at least five (5) business days before the hearing, and may be denied by the Director if not filed at least (five) 5 business days before the hearing. The Director is authorized to rule on said motions. If the motion is denied; the party may renew the request for continuance at the hearing.

(b)   Imminent Danger Suspension. If the Director finds that there is imminent danger to the public health or safety, he may immediately suspend any registration simultaneously with the scheduling of a Board hearing.

(1)   Method. The registrant shall be notified of such suspension through an imminent danger letter signed by the Director.

(2)   Notice. Notice shall be given in the manner described in 535:1-7-2.

(c)   Order of procedure. Hearings shall be conducted in an orderly manner by the President of the Board, or his designee. The order of procedure and rules of evidence shall be those specified by the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act.

(d)   Admissibility. The President of the Board, or his designee, shall rule upon the admissibility of evidence and objections thereto, and shall rule upon other motions or objections arising in the course of the hearing.

[Source: Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2133, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 3423, eff 6-27-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2803, eff 6-27-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3019, eff 7-11-97; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2244, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1222, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1880, eff 9-11-17]