Oklahoma HB2729 amends the Administrative Procedures Act to change judicial review procedures and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and.
Oklahoma HB2729 modifies the Administrative Procedures Act by altering the judicial review process for final agency orders. It specifies that proceedings for review must be filed within 30 days of notification of the final agency order. The bill also mandates that state courts, examiners, or hearing officers interpret statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory documents de novo, without deferring to agency interpretations. In cases of ambiguity, courts must favor interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty. The changes take effect on an unspecified date.
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