(a) Quoted language. Agencies shall not unnecessarily repeat statutory language [75:251(B)(2)(b)] when preparing rules.
- (1) Italics. Whenever it is necessary to repeat language from statutes or other legal instruments in a rule, the agency shall type the language in italics. Italic type is expressly reserved for statutory language or language from other legal instruments.
- (2) Legal citations. Legal citations shall immediately follow the language quoted from statutes or other legal instruments. Agencies shall enclose citations in brackets.
- (b) Paraphrased language. Agencies shall clearly identify language paraphrased from statutes or other legal instruments by typing the citation in brackets immediately following the last of the paraphrased language.
- (c) Citation format. Requirements for formatting legal citations are set forth in 655:10-5-12.1.
Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2983, eff 7-13-92
Amended at 15 Ok Reg 3353, eff 7-15-98