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Oklahoma law

Administrative Laws in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma administrative law is governed by the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act (75 Okla. Stat. §§ 250 et seq.), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Rules are published in the Oklahoma Administrative Code. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers or the Office of Administrative Hearings (where applicable). Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Oklahoma Statutes

Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act75 Okla. Stat. §§ 250 et seq.

Oklahoma's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public hearing opportunity, and Legislative review.

Judicial Review75 Okla. Stat. §§ 318-322

Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by substantial evidence and not arbitrary or capricious.

Oklahoma Administrative Code75 Okla. Stat. § 256

Official compilation of state agency rules. All rules must be filed with the Office of Administrative Rules.

State law

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