The general course and method of the Commission is prescribed by the Legislature as being an exercise of the police power of the State of Oklahoma for the protection of the welfare, health, peace, temperance and safety of the people of the State, for the purpose of licensing and regulating the liquor industry in this State by administrative, disciplinary procedures whereby licenses are issued or denied, suspended or revoked, after notice and hearing and enforcing the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
Okla. Admin. Code § 45:1-3-2