Okla. Admin. Code § 365:1-7-1
Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025
Section 365:1-7-1 - Setting hearings; demands for hearing(a) The Insurance Commissioner may hold hearings on any matters within his/her jurisdiction under the Insurance Code, either upon his/her own motion or upon written demand therefor by any person aggrieved by any act, threatened act, or failure to act of the Insurance Commissioner or by any report, regulation, rule or order of the Insurance Commissioner. The written demand for hearing should specify the grounds to be relied upon as a basis for relief demanded at the hearing.(b) Upon receipt of a written demand for a hearing as outlined in (a) of this Section, the Insurance Commissioner shall either set down the matter for hearing within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the demand therefor or shall issue a written order denying hearing.(c) Appearances by parties of record and testimony by witnesses may be offered remotely, via telephone or other available electronic means, at a hearing in the following circumstances: (1) Non-contested Form A and Form R hearings;(2) With the consent of all parties of record and the Commissioner or hearing examiner; or(3) Upon request of a party of record, made in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing, and a determination by the Commissioner or hearing examiner that: (A) Requestor has shown good cause for the request, and(B) An in-person hearing is not necessary for the effective and efficient presentation of evidence or argument.(d) Any pleading, other document, or exhibit used in a proceeding conducted by telephone or videoconference may be transmitted between the Department's location and any remote site by electronic means. Signatures on any document transmitted by electronic means shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.Okla. Admin. Code § 365:1-7-1
Amended at 10 Ok Reg 1457, eff 5-1-93Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 23, August 15, 2023, eff. 9/1/2023