SECTION 75:1-5-6. Protective orders

(a)   The Attorney General or the Hearing Officer at the hearing or at anytime upon application of a party, with or without notice, may make such orders relating to discovery as may be necessary or appropriate for the protection of the parties, and to prevent hardship to and excessive burden upon a party. Such orders may, among other subjects, limit the scope of depositions, prohibit questions or subjects of inquiry, require or excuse answers to questions on deposition, limit or excuse, in whole or in part, production of documents and shorten or extend the time within which any act shall be performed. Disclosure of client identification shall only be ordered pursuant to state and federal law.

(b)   The Attorney General or the Hearing Officer may make appropriate orders, including dismissal of a proceeding or denial of relief, as may be warranted for failure or refusal to comply with an order issued pursuant to this rule.

[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 329, eff 11-8-05 (emergency); Added at 23 Ok Reg 2189, eff 7-1-06]