Oklahoma § 59-15.23 - Hearings

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-15.23 — Hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 59-15.23. Hearings

A. The Oklahoma Accountancy Board shall conduct investigations

and hearings when it believes a registrant, individual practicing

under the provisions of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act, other

individual or entity has violated any of the provisions of the

Oklahoma Accountancy Act or rules promulgated thereunder wherever or

whenever appropriate for the exercise of authority granted to the

Board either on its own motion or on the complaint of any person or

entity. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the

provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act. The Board shall

have all powers granted to administrative agencies for the conduct

of individual proceedings; and judicial review thereof shall be in

accordance with the provisions of such general laws relating to

administrative procedure.

B. At all hearings, the Attorney General of this state, or an

Assistant Attorney General, shall represent the Board. If the

Attorney General is unable or declines to provide the Board with

counsel, the Board is authorized to employ other legal counsel to

represent it at a hearing. The counsel who presents the evidence

supporting the complaint shall not be the counsel who advises the

Board.

Added by Laws 1965, c. 188, § 21, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965.

Renumbered from § 15.21 of this title by Laws 1968, c. 271, § 23,

emerg. eff. April 30, 1968. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 272, § 23,

eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 2002, c. 312, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws

2009, c. 45, § 18, emerg. eff. April 14, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-15.23

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-15.23 cover?

Section 59-15.23 ("Hearings") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 59-15.23?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 59-15.23 apply to my situation?

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