Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-1606: Prosecutions for violations

It shall be the duty of each district attorney to whom the State

Commissioner of Health reports any violation of this article to

cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts

without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law.

Before any violation of this article is reported to any district

attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person

against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given

appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before

the Commissioner or his designated agent, either orally or in

writing, in person, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated

proceeding.