Okla. Stat. tit. 36, § 36-313: Requirements for orders and notices - Final agency action

- Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.

A. Orders and notices of the Insurance Commissioner shall be in

writing and shall be signed by the Commissioner, an authorized

employee of the Insurance Department, or an independent hearing

examiner. A final order signed by an independent hearing examiner,

after hearing, shall be final agency action, notwithstanding the

provisions of Section 311 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

B. In the exercise of the powers and the performance of the

duties enumerated in this title, the Commissioner shall comply with

the procedures of the Administrative Procedures Act. Any conflict

between the provisions of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes and of

this title shall be resolved in favor of the provisions of this

title.