A. A county assessor may appeal the decision of the Oklahoma Tax Commission to correct Category 2 noncompliance or a decision ordering corrective action for Category 3 noncompliance as authorized by Section 30 of this act by filing a notice of intent to appeal with the Clerk of the Court of Tax Review within ten (10) calendar days of the date the final decision is rendered.

B. After the filing of a notice of intent to appeal as provided for in subsection A of this section the Oklahoma Tax Commission shall have fifteen (15) days within which to file an answer. The Court of Tax Review shall set a date of hearing within sixty (60) days of the date of the answer date. The Court of Tax Review shall be authorized and empowered to take evidence pertinent to said appeal, and for that purpose, is authorized to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records and papers by subpoena, and to confirm, correct or adjust the order of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, as required by law.

C. At the time of hearing upon a complaint filed pursuant to this section, the Oklahoma Tax Commission shall bear the burden of proof of supporting its action which is the subject matter of the appeal.

D. Either the county assessor or the Oklahoma Tax Commission may appeal the decision of the Court of Tax Review by filing a notice of intent to appeal with the Clerk of the Court of Tax Review within ten (10) calendar days of the date the final decision is rendered. Appeal shall be made to the Oklahoma Supreme Court which shall affirm the decision of the Court of Tax Review if supported by competent evidence.

Added by Laws 1988, c. 162, § 83, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.