Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-48
Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025
Section 655:10-3-48 - Purpose Sections; definitions SectionsThe first Sections in a Chapter are used for purpose statements and definitions. When additional purpose statements and definitions are needed at a Subchapter or Part level, the first Sections in that Subchapter or Part are used.
(1)Purpose Sections. Each Chapter begins with a Section called "Purpose" which contains a purpose statement. Purpose Sections may be added, as needed, for Subchapters and Parts. A purpose Section contains a brief description of the rules and reasons they are being made.(A)Chapter purpose Section. Each Chapter must contain a purpose statement(s) as follows:(i)With Subchapters. If a Chapter contains Subchapters, the agency must prepare a purpose statement or statements for the Chapter pursuant to one of the following:(I) The first Section of the first Subchapter must be a purpose statement for the Chapter; provided, the first Subchapter must consist only of provisions of general applicability to the Chapter (e.g., purpose, definitions, severability clause, etc.); or(II) The first Section of each Subchapter in the Chapter must be a purpose statement for the Subchapter, thus comprising in total a purpose statement for the Chapter.(ii)Without Subchapters. If a Chapter contains no Subchapters, the first Section in the Chapter must be a purpose statement for the Chapter.(B)Subchapter and Part purpose Sections. Subchapter and Part purpose statements are optional, except when Subchapter purpose Sections are required pursuant to (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph. When used, the Subchapter or Part purpose statement must be the first Section in the Subchapter or Part.(2)Definitions Sections. If definitions Sections are needed in rules, they are placed near the beginning of the Chapter, Subchapter, or Part to which they apply. Definitions shall be drafted and formatted as set forth in 655:10-5-10.Okla. Admin. Code § 655:10-3-48
Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92