A. In conducting any hearing pursuant to the Insurance Code, the Insurance Commissioner may appoint an independent hearing examiner who shall sit as a quasi-judicial officer. The ordinary fees and costs of such hearing examiner shall be assessed by the hearing examiner against the respondent, unless the respondent is the prevailing party. Within thirty (30) days after termination of the hearing or of any rehearing thereof or reargument thereon, unless such time is extended by stipulation, a final order shall be issued.
B. 1. The Patient's Right to Pharmacy Choice Commission established pursuant to Section 10 of this act shall conduct any hearing pursuant to the Patient's Right to Pharmacy Choice Act or relating to the oversight of pharmacy benefits managers pursuant to the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act and Sections 357 through 360 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Within thirty (30) days after termination of a hearing or of any rehearing thereof or reargument thereon, unless such time is extended by stipulation, a final order shall be issued.
2. The Pharmacy Choice Commission members shall not be entitled to receive any compensation related to conducting a hearing pursuant to this section including per diem or mileage for any travel or expenses related to appointment on the Commission.
Added by Laws 1957, p. 224, § 319. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 175, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1997, c. 418, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2021, c. 472, § 6, emerg. eff. May 11, 2021.