Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 450 - Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 17 - Standards and Criteria for Community Mental Health Centers
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 450:17-1-3 - Meaning of verbs in rules
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 450:17-1-3
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
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.
(3) "May" is the term used to reflect an acceptable method that is recognized but not necessarily preferred.
Added at 13 Ok Reg 2741, eff 7-1-96
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