SECTION 630:4-5-14. Orders and decisions by hearing examiner

(a)   Except as may otherwise be required by the APA, the OSRC has the burden of going forward to make a prima facie case for the petition, and issues are decided by substantial evidence.

(b)   An order or decision rendered by a hearing examiner disposing a case shall be delivered or mailed to each respondent, and shall incorporate:

(1)   Findings of fact and conclusions of law and the basis and reasons therefore on all the material issues of fact, law and discretion presented on the record;

(2)   An order granting or denying relief ; and

(3)   A notice that the order or decision of the hearing examiner will be issued as a final order unless, within 15 days after the date it was mailed to them, they mail or deliver to the OSRC a written request for review by the Commission. The appeal to the Commission must state facts, reasons and the specific relief requested.

[Source: Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2003, eff 7-1-08]