Okla. Admin. Code § 775:15-1-2
The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Act" means the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, 59 O.S. Sec. 698.1, et seq.
"APA" means Article I and/or Article II of the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act,
75 O.S. Sec. 250, et seq.
"Board" means the Board of Veterinary Examiners.
"Citizen complaint" means refers to a written or oral statement of complaint from any person of a possible violation of the Act or rules of the Board and which is then available for investigation by the Board's staff.
"Complaint" means a written statement of alleged violation of the Act and/or rules of the Board by any person and which is filed with the Secretary-Treasurer in anticipation of the issuance of a citation. This definition is distinct from citizen complaint.
"Defendant" means the person against whom an individual proceeding is initiated.
"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Board.
"Hearing" means the trial mechanism employed by the Board to provide due process to a defendant in an individual proceeding.
"Hearing Examiner" means an Oklahoma licensed attorney who assists and advises the Board regarding legal matters in the conduction of an individual proceeding.
"Individual proceeding" means the formal process by which the Board undertakes administrative disciplinary action against a person licensed or certified by the Board in accordance with the Act and the APA.
"Plaintiff" means the State Of Oklahoma ex rel. Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
"Secretary-Treasurer" means the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board.
"Staff" means employees of the Board or other persons specifically authorized to investigate complaints.
Okla. Admin. Code § 775:15-1-2