SECTION 55:10-15-25. Emergency hearings and orders


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  • (a)   If the Board shall find an emergency to exist which, in the opinion of the Board, poses an immediate danger to the public health, welfare, or safety or which threatens irreparable harm to any party the Board may order hearings as provided in this Section upon the giving of twenty-four (24) hour notice to the parties concerned, and may enter such temporary orders as will, in the judgment of the Board, maintain or restore the public health, welfare, and safety pending hearing by the Board or judicial review of the Board's actions.
    (b)   Whenever in the judgment of the Board any party has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of the Act or these Rules, the Board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the Board that such party has engaged, or is about to engage, in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by such court, without bond.
    (c)   Nothing in the Rules of this Chapter dealing with violations, penalties or findings of facts shall preclude the Board from proceeding through any legal proceedings necessary to enforce its findings, orders or penalties.
[Source: Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07]