SECTION 75:30-1-3. Meaning of verbs in rules  


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  •   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: Added at 28 Ok Reg 1931, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1226, eff 9-11-16]