Who hears the appeal for Deny, Censure, Suspend, Revoke, Refuse?

• A. The District Court of Oklahoma County
• B. The Insurance Commissioner
• C. The Governor
• D. A panel of independent hearing examiners

Answer: (A)

When a licensing agency like the Insurance Commissioner imposes disciplinary actions such as denying, censuring, suspending, revoking, or refusing a license, the appeal goes to the courts for judicial review. The District Court of Oklahoma County is the venue for that appeal. After the initial hearing—often conducted by an independent hearing examiner within the agency—the aggrieved licensee files in district court, which reviews the agency’s decision on the record to ensure the action was authorized, followed proper procedures, and supported by substantial evidence. The Governor or an independent panel aren’t the appellate bodies for these licensing actions, and the district court serves as the proper judicial forum for review.