These rules are promulgated pursuant to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, 75 O.S. § 250, et seq. The purpose of these rules is to effectively implement the provisions of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act (Title 59, § 1870 et seq.) of the Oklahoma Statutes. These rules supplement existing state and federal laws, and being duly promulgated, have the force and effect of law.
Okla. Admin. Code § 38:1-1-1