Okla. Admin. Code § 775:15-3-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 775:15-3-10 - Procedure of the hearing

(a) Immediately prior to calling the first case at a meeting of the Board during which hearings shall be held, the President or the hearing examiner at the designation of the President shall conduct a docket call, in which cases to be heard by the Board shall be scheduled. Scheduling may take into consideration factors such as the anticipated length of a hearing, whether a matter is contested or uncontested, and, if necessary, special requirements of the parties or witnesses.

(b) Each hearing shall be conducted in an orderly manner and shall be presided over by the President. In the event of the absence of the President, the Vice-President or designee of the President shall preside.

(c) The burden of proof shall be upon the plaintiff, State of Oklahoma ex rel. Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by clear and convincing evidence.

(d) Rules of evidence shall be those authorized by the APA.

Okla. Admin. Code § 775:15-3-10

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1431, eff 5-11-00