HB 2983 Summary

• Authorizes the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to initiate and conduct administrative proceedings against any person for violation of Commission rules, orders, or requirements.

• Allows the Corporation Commission to issue fines through administrative proceedings as an alternative to exercising its authority as a court of record.

• Permits any person, firm, or corporation to waive the opportunity for a hearing in an administrative proceeding after receiving notice.

• Establishes a new Section 19 of Title 17 in the Oklahoma Statutes to codify these administrative proceeding authorities.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2016.