(a) The rules in this Part reflect compliance with Older Americans Act requirements under authority of state statute. Section 1-2215 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes provides that:

• (1) no person shall willfully interfere with a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office) in the performance of official duties;
• (2) no person shall engage in retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility or other entity for having filed a complaint with or provided information to the Office; and
• (3) any person convicted of violating any of these prohibitions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any complaint alleging willful interference or retaliation or reprisal received by the Office shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement entity, after consultation with legal counsel.