Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-1-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 450:21-1-4 - Meaning of verbs in rules

The attention of the facility and assessor is drawn to the distinction between the use of the words "shall," "should," and "may" in this Chapter:

(1)"Shall" is the term used to indicate a mandatory statement, the only acceptable method under the present standards.

(2)"Should" is the term used to reflect the most preferable procedure, yet allowing for the use of effective alternatives.

(3)"May" is the term used to reflect an acceptable method that is recognized, but not necessarily preferred.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-1-4

Added at 13 Ok Reg 2791, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1376, eff 7-1-08

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 9/15/2021