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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
SENATE BILL 1060 By: Standridge
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous
Substances Act; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-305,
which relates to regulatio n of controlled dangerous
substances; removing certain show cause order
servicing requirement ; and providing an effective
date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-305, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2-305. A. Before denying, suspending or revoking a
registration, refusing a renewal of registration or taking
administrative action on a n onregistrant engaged in manufacturing,
distributing, dispensin g, prescribing, administeri ng or using for
scientific purposes any controlled dangerous substance within or
into this state, the Director shall serve upon the applicant or
registrant an order to show cause why registration should not be
denied, revoked or suspended or why the renewa l should not be
refused. The order to show cause shall contain a statement of the
basis therefor and shall call upon the applicant or registrant to
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appear before the appropriate person or agency at a time and place
within thirty (30) days after the date o f service of the order , but
in the case of a denial or renewal of registration the show cause
order shall be served within thirty (30) days before the expiration
of the registration. These proceedings shall be conducted in
accordance with the Administrati ve Procedures Act without regard to
any criminal prosecution or other proceeding . Proceedings to refuse
renewal of registration shall not abate the existing registrat ion
which shall remain in effect pending the outcome of the
administrative hearing.
B. The Director shall suspend, without an order to show cause,
any registration simultaneously with the institut ion of proceedings
under Section 2-304 of this title, if h e or she finds there is
imminent danger to the public health or safety which warrants this
action. The suspension shall continue in effect until the
conclusion of the proceedings , including judicial review thereof,
unless sooner withdrawn by the Director or dissolved by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023.
59-1-305 JES 1/19/2023 1:12:41 PM