Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-25

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

Section 655:10-3-25 - Section subdivision numbers/letters and taglines

(a)Section subdivision numbers/letters.

(1)Structure. Sections may be subdivided according to the following structure, in the order shown, subject to the provisions of (2) through (4) of this subsection.

(A) A subsection is designated by a lower-cased letter of the alphabet enclosed in parentheses [e.g., (a), (b), (c)].

(B) A paragraph is designated by an arabic numeral enclosed in parentheses [e.g., (1), (2), (3)].

(C) A subparagraph is designated by an upper-cased letter of the alphabet enclosed in parentheses [e.g., (A), (B), (C)].

(D) A unit is designated by a lower-cased roman numeral enclosed in parentheses [e.g., (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)].

(E) A subunit is designated by an upper-cased roman numeral enclosed in parentheses [e.g., (I), (II), (III), (IV)].

(2)Tabulation. Tabulation is a device for arranging the structure of Section subdivisions. With the exception of an "implied subsection (a)" [see 655:10-3-26(b)] , subsections begin at the left margin. Paragraphs are indented approximately 1/4 inch; subparagraphs are indented approximately 1/2 inch; units are indented approximately 3/4 inch; subunits are indented approximately 1 inch. If the text of a subdivision exceeds one line, the second and any succeeding lines are aligned under the first parenthesis of the subdivision number or letter.

(3)Designation. If only one subsection exists in a Section, it is not designated as a subsection. The same policy applies to all other Section subdivision levels. For example, agencies may not use (a) without (b), or (1) without (2), etc. [See also 655:10-3-26(b) (relating to use of "implied (a)")]

(4)Definitions. Definitions of specific terms in a Definitions Section shall be formatted in an alphabetical listing and shall not be structured according to (1) through (3) of this subsection. [See 655:10-5-10 (relating to definitions Sections)]

(b)Section subdivision taglines. A tagline that briefly describes a Section subdivision's contents may be used [see also 655:10-5-15 (relating to writing taglines)], with the following exceptions:

(1) If the subdivision is an "implied subsection (a)," a tagline may not be used, as exemplified by 655:10-3-10 and 655:10-7-12. [See also 655:10-3-26(b) (relating to "implied (a)")]

(2) If a Section subdivision does not contain at least one complete sentence, or does not begin a sentence which is completed in lower-level subdivisions, a tagline may not be used, as exemplified by 655:10-15-5(a)(1)(A) through (P).

(3) If a tagline is used for any one subdivision, taglines must be used in all its corresponding subdivisions, as exemplified by taglines used throughout this Chapter.

(4) When taglines are used at a subdivision level, taglines must be used at any higher level subdivisions within the Section, except when the higher level subdivision is an "implied subsection (a)."

(5) If a subdivision is itself subdivided, and if no text precedes its subdivisions, it must be assigned a tagline, as exemplified by (c) of this Section.

(c)Location; format; subdivision text.

(1) A Section subdivision tagline is located on the same line as, and immediately following, the subdivision's number or letter [see (a) of this Section].

(2) The number/letter and the tagline are separated by approximately two spaces.

(3) The tagline is immediately followed on the same line by a period, two spaces, and the Section subdivision's text. The second line of text, and all succeeding lines within the subdivision, begin directly below the first parenthesis of the subdivision number or letter.

(4) The Section subdivision tagline is bolded; the subdivision number or letter is not bolded.

(5) The first letter of the first word of the 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.

(6) For examples of provisions in (1) through (5) of this subsection, see Section subdivision taglines used throughout this Chapter.

(d)Assignment; promulgation. Section subdivision numbers/letters and taglines are assigned by the adopting agency and reviewed by the OAR prior to publication in the Register and Code. Section subdivision numbers/letters and taglines must be promulgated as part of the regulatory text.

Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-25

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2597, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2777, eff 7-1-01

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 03, October 15, 2021, eff. 9/1/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022