Okla. Admin. Code § 75:30-1-3

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

Section 75:30-1-3 - 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; and

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

Okla. Admin. Code § 75:30-1-3

Added at 28 Ok Reg 1931, eff 7-11-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016