Okla. Admin. Code § 450:24-1-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 450:24-1-3 - Meaning of verbs in rules

The attention of the facility 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 § 450:24-1-3

Added at 28 Ok Reg 2025, eff 10-1-11