SECTION 75:15-1-3. Meaning of verbs in rules

  The attention of the facility is drawn to the distinction between the use of the words "shall," "should," and "may" in this chapter:

(1)   "Shall" is the term used to indicate a mandatory statement, the only acceptable method under the present standards;

(2)   "Should" is the term used to reflect the most preferable procedure, yet allowing for the use of effective alternatives; and

(3)   "May" is the term used to reflect an acceptable method that is recognized but not necessarily preferred.

[Source: Transferred from 450:19-1-3 by SB 236 (2005), eff 7-1-05 (Editor’s Notice published at 22 Ok Reg 2667); Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1709, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16]