Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-24

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 655:10-3-24 - Section numbers and taglines

(a)Section numbers. A Section number is a four-part number assigned to an individual rule. Each Section number is a unique number within the Code. An OAC Section number has four elements: a Title (agency-level) number; a Chapter number; a Subchapter number; and a number that distinguishes the Section from all other Sections within the same Title, Chapter, and Subchapter. An example of an OAC Section number is 10:20-1-3. This number (10:20-1-3) contains the following elements:

(1) "10" identifies the Title.

(2) ":20" identifies the Chapter.

(3) "-1" identifies the Subchapter. Note, if no Subchapters are used, the number 1 is used in all Section numbers in the Chapter [see 655:10-3-26(a) (relating to "implied Subchapter 1")].

(4) "-3" identifies this Section as the third Section in Subchapter 1 (or implied Subchapter 1) of Chapter 20 of Title 10.

(b)Section taglines. Each Section must have a "tagline," the topic heading of a Section. The tagline consists of a word or phrase, or a series of words or phrases, that clearly describes the subject matter of the Section. While a tagline should be brief and concise, it should contain enough information to reflect the essence of the rule. [See also 655:10-5-14 (relating to writing taglines)]

(c)Format. Section numbers and taglines are formatted in regulatory text as follows:

(1) The Section number and tagline begin at the left margin.

(2) The Section number and the tagline are separated by a period and approximately two spaces. No punctuation follows the tagline.

(3) The Section number and the tagline are bolded.

(4) The first letter of the first word of a tagline is capitalized; the remaining words of the tagline are typed in lowercase letters unless the word itself is a proper noun or otherwise requires capitalization.

(5) For examples of provisions in this subsection, see Section taglines used throughout this Chapter.

(d)Location of Section text. The text of the Section begins on the line immediately below the tagline. If the text begins with an "implied subsection (a)" instead of being immediately subdivided into subsections, indent the first line of text approximately 1/4 inch. [See also 655:10-3-26(b) (relating to "implied (a)")] Subsections and other Section subdivisions are formatted pursuant to 655:10-3-25. For examples of these provisions, see the text of Sections throughout this Chapter.

(e)Assignment; promulgation. Section numbers and taglines are assigned by the adopting agency and reviewed by the OAR prior to publication in the Register and Code. Section numbers and taglines must be promulgated as part of the regulatory text. When an agency proposes a new Section, the agency must assign the Section a number which locates it in a logical place in the Code, paying attention to its interrelationship with other rules, and the degree to which a particular placement will make the Section easier to find. [See also 655:10-3-28 (relating to decimal point numbering)]

Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-24

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1161, eff 4-1-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3353, eff 7-15-98; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2777, eff 7-1-01