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59 OK Stat § 59-1150.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.2. Definitions.

|For the purposes of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act: |1. "Board" means the State Board of Health of the State of Oklahoma;2. "Commissioner" means the State Commissioner of Health of the State of Oklahoma;3. "Council" means the Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Advisory Council;4. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality;5. "Person" means individuals;6. "Registration" means a certificate issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act; and7. "Sanitarian or environmental specialist" means a person uniquely qualified by education in the sciences, specialized training, and documented field experience to effectively plan, organize, manage, execute and evaluate one or more of the many diverse elements comprising the fields of public health or environmental protection or both public health and environmental protection. The term "sanitarian or environmental specialist" may be interpreted to include environmental sanitarian, environmental protection specialist, environmental health specialist or other similar terms.Added by Laws 1988, c. 225, § 17. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 291, eff. July 1, 1993. Renumbered from Title 63, § 1-2201 by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 360, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.3. Promulgation of rules.

|The State Board of Health in conjunction with the Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Advisory Council is hereby authorized to promulgate rules governing the examination and registration of sanitarians and environmental specialists, and the defining of categories and limitations for such registration and providing continuing education requirements for the renewal of registration. |Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 292, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.4. Intent of Legislature - Disposition of fees collected.

|A. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Council and the registration of sanitarians and environmental specialists pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act shall constitute a section of the Occupational Licensing Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Health. |B. Fees collected pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act shall be determined by the Board in conjunction with the Council pursuant to Article I of the Administrative Procedures Act.Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 293, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.6. Powers and duties of Council.

|Pursuant to the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act, the Council shall have the power and duty to: |1. Assist and advise the Board on all matters relating to the formulation of rules in accordance with this act;2. Administer and develop the examinations of applicants for registration pursuant to this act;3. Determine qualifications of applicants for registration pursuant to this act;4. Prescribe and adopt forms for registration applications and initiate mailing of the application forms to all persons requesting applications;5. Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this act and of any rules promulgated by the Board thereunder;6. Assist the Board in establishing categories of registrations and application requirements for each category including but not limited to education, experience requirements, and examinations; and7. Have such other powers and duties as is necessary to implement this act.Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 295, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.7. Certificate of registration - Qualifications - Issuance - Sanitarian- or environmental specialist-in-training.

|A. Applicants for certificate of registration as a sanitarian or environmental specialist shall be approved for registration by the Council upon compliance with the following: |1. Have two (2) years of postgraduate, full-time experience working in the fields of public health or environmental protection;2. Have a four-year baccalaureate degree with a major in public health, environmental health, environmental science, physical science, natural science, biological science, agricultural science, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university with at least thirty (30) semester hours of work in physical, natural and biological sciences, public health and/or environmental health or environmental protection or both environmental health and environmental protection;3. Pass an examination prescribed by the Council, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the principles of sanitation and of the physical, biological and environmental sciences; and4. Pay applicable examination and registration fees.B. Upon compliance with subsection A of this section, the Commissioner shall issue a certificate of registration as a registered professional sanitarian or registered professional environmental specialist. The area of specialization, if any, shall be designated on the certificate.C. Applicants who, except for the experience requirement, meet all qualifications for registration as required in this section may be granted a certificate as a sanitarian- or environmental specialist-in-training, which certificate shall remain in effect, unless revoked by the Commissioner, for a period not to exceed thirty (30) months after date of issue.Added by Laws 1988, c. 225, § 18. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 296, eff. July 1, 1993. Renumbered from Title 63, § 1-2202 by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 360, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.8. Examinations.

|A. Examinations shall be uniform and practical in nature and shall be sufficiently strict to test the qualifications and fitness of the applicants for registration. Examinations shall be in whole or in part in writing. The Council shall conduct examinations twice a year and at such other times as it deems necessary. Examinations may be general or specific to an area of specialization. |B. Any applicant initially failing to pass the examination shall not be permitted to take another examination for a period of thirty (30) days. Any applicant subsequently failing to pass the examination shall not be permitted to take another examination for a period of ninety (90) days.Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 297, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.9. Criteria for issuance of registration - Nontransferability - Registration without examination or additional fees.

|A. The Commissioner shall issue a certificate of registration as a sanitarian or environmental specialist to any person who: |1. Has been certified by the Council as having a current valid registration in good standing issued by another entity with registration requirements similar to but not less than those provided in the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act; and2. Has paid the registration fee and otherwise complied with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act.B. No registration shall be issued unless the holder of a registration pursuant to the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act would be issued a similar registration by such other body under substantially the same conditions.C. All registrations shall be nontransferable. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person registered pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act to loan or allow the use of such registration by any other person.D. Until January 1, 1994, the Council shall, upon proper application, issue registrations without examinations and without payment of additional fees to persons who prior to October 1, 1993, hold unexpired registrations as sanitarians issued by the Commissioner, and who have otherwise complied with the requirements of the Oklahoma Sanitarian Registration Act as of October 1, 1993. This registration must be produced as a prerequisite to obtaining a registration pursuant to the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act.Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 298, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.12 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.12. Use of title and abbreviation R.P.S. or R.P.E.S.

|Only a person who has qualified as a registered sanitarian or environmental specialist and who holds a valid current registration certificate for use in this state shall have the right and privilege of using the title Registered Professional Sanitarian or Registered Professional Environmental Specialist and to use the abbreviation R.P.S. or R.P.E.S. after the name of such person. Any person who violates the provisions of this section, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. |Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 301, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.13 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.13. Revocation or suspension of registration.

|A. The Commissioner shall have the power to revoke the certificate of registration of any registrant pursuant to this section. |B. The Commissioner shall suspend or revoke or not renew any registration for:1. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a registration;2. Making a material misstatement in the application for a registration, or the renewal of a registration;3. Loaning or illegally using a registration;4. Demonstrating incompetence, or any gross negligence or misconduct in the profession of Registered Professional Sanitarian or Registered Professional Environmental Specialist; or5. Violating any provisions of the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act, or any rule, or order prescribed by the Board promulgated thereto.C. Any person whose registration has been revoked by the Commissioner may apply for a new registration one (1) year from the date of such revocation.Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 302, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
59 OK Stat § 59-1150.14 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1150.14. Soil tests to design sewage disposal systems for compensation.

|Individuals registered under the Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act who are employed by the State of Oklahoma may perform soil tests to design sewage disposal systems for compensation during hours when they are not officially on work status as a state employee, as defined by a state agency’s policy and procedures. This section shall not preclude the State of Oklahoma from receiving compensation for soil tests performed by these individuals as part of their official state employment duties. |Added by Laws 2001, c. 245, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 187, § 1, emerg. eff. May 17, 2005.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.1. Short title.

|This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Roofing Contractor Registration Act”. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.6. Application questions - Criminal history records search or background check.

|A. There shall be a question on the application and renewal forms requiring the applicant to answer under oath whether or not the applicant has been convicted of a felony offense in this state, another state, or any other place, and the nature of that offense upon which a conviction was imposed. The registrar shall provide either on the application and renewal forms or by separate notice a statement describing the requirement under state law to register upon entering this state to reside or work if the person has been convicted of a sex offense. |B. Conviction of an offense shall not disqualify a person from registration as a roofing contractor under this act; provided, the applicant has truthfully disclosed the conviction and nature of the offense.C. When deemed appropriate, the registrar may conduct a criminal history records search or background check on any applicant or registered roofing contractor and may investigate the information submitted on a roofing contractor application or renewal form; provided, no adverse action may be taken against the person until the person has been notified and given an opportunity to respond in writing.D. The registrar, its agents, employees and assigns shall not be liable and are granted immunity for the acts or omissions of any registered roofing contractor or its employees, or for any person’s failure or omission to properly disclose any information on an application or renewal form, including, but not limited to, pending criminal charges, arrests or prior criminal history records, disclosure of his or her roofing contractor registration status, or his or her qualifications to perform or act as a roofing contractor.Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.8. Registration fee.

|A. At the time of making application for a roofing contractor registration certificate pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, the applicant shall pay to the registrar a fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) for the annual registration certificate. |B. All monies collected by the registrar for roofing contractor registration applications, renewals and other fee assessments shall be deposited by the registrar and credited to the Roofing Contractor Registration Revolving Fund and such funds shall be used by the registrar to implement and administer the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act.C. The fee to be submitted with an application for a roofing contractor registration may be prorated as set by the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act or rules. Unless prorated at the time of initial registration, fees for initial registration shall be paid in the amount stated in subsection A of this section and such registration certificates shall expire each year on the last day of the birth month of the qualifying party. Renewals will be prorated as provided in Section 1151.3 of this title.D. A renewal fee for a roofing contractor registration shall be Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) for the annual renewal registration certificate.Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 225, § 4; Laws 2014, c. 270, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.11 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.11. Change in roofing contractor's name, address, legal service agent, or cease of business - Notification of registrar.

|Not later than ten (10) days after the date of a change in a roofing contractor's name, address, or legal service agent, or upon a registered roofing contractor ceasing business as a roofing contractor, the person shall notify the registrar of the change on a form provided by the registrar. A name, address, or legal service agent change shall be accompanied by a fee not exceeding Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) to be set by the registrar. A person may not change his or her name under an active registration certificate if the change is associated with a change in the legal status of the business entity other than a change in marital status. Doing business under a new business name or a change in legal status of a business requires issuance of a new registration certificate. When a registered roofing contractor ceases to be active as a roofing contractor, the registrar shall suspend the registration certificate of such contractor. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.13 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.13. Indexed record of roofing contractors.

|The registrar shall maintain in the registrar's office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, open to public inspection during normal office hours, a complete indexed record of all roofing contractor registrations and information maintained on individual roofing contractors. The registrar may dispose of an inactive roofing contractor file after three (3) years. Before disposal and upon written request by any person, the registrar shall furnish a certified copy of any information maintained on an individual roofing contractor upon receipt of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each annual record. Each certified copy of a roofing contractor’s record from the registrar shall be received in all courts in this state as prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. The registrar may condense or provide an abstract of a roofing contractor’s record for public inspection at any time for purposes of data management; provided, a complete record is available for public inspection upon written request. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.16 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.16. Contractor's agent for service of process.

|Every applicant for a roofing contractor's registration who is a nonresident contractor as defined by this act, by signing and filing the application, appoints the Secretary of State as the applicant's true and lawful agent upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action or proceeding against such nonresident contractor for construction projects performed in this state. Such appointment in writing is evidence of the roofing contractor's consent that any such process against the contractor which is so served upon the Secretary of State shall be of the same legal force and effect as if served upon the contractor personally within this state. Registered foreign corporations, registered foreign limited liability companies, foreign limited liability partnerships and foreign limited partnerships entitled to do business in this state and having a current registered agent and registered address on file in the Office of the Secretary of State need not appoint the Secretary of State as agent for service of process under this section. Within ten (10) days after service of the summons upon the Secretary of State, notice of such service with the summons and complaint in the action shall be sent to the defendant roofing contractor at the defendant contractor's last-known address by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested and proof of such mailing shall be attached to the summons. The Secretary of State shall keep a record of all process served upon the Secretary of State under this section, showing the day and hour of service. Whenever service of process was made under this section, the court, before entering a default judgment, or at any stage of the proceeding, may order such continuance as may be necessary to afford the defendant contractor reasonable opportunity to defend any action pending against the defendant contractor. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.17 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.17. Application for building permits - Disclosure of registration certificate number.

|A. When applying for any permit required by the state or any of its political subdivisions for roofing services or jobs, a roofing contractor shall supply the permit-issuing official that roofing contractor's registration certificate number issued pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. That official shall enter a roofing contractor's registration number on the permit. The registrar may investigate any roofing project for purposes of verifying roofing contractor registration or permit verification. |B. A person performing as a roofing contractor on his or her own property, although exempt from the registration requirements of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, shall, when applying for a permit required for the project, supply the permit-issuing official any roofing contractor registration number, as soon as available, of each roofing subcontractor engaged in roofing services and doing work covered by the permit, if any. That official shall enter each roofing contractor registration number so supplied before inspection of the job.C. A roofing contractor shall display his or her roofing contractor registration number issued pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act on every business sign, card, correspondence, and contract used to solicit and conduct roofing services in this state and shall display the roofing firm name, existence of any commercial roofer endorsement, and the roofing contractor registration number bearing the initials "OK" preceding that registration number issued by the registrar on all vehicles used to transport materials in the operation of the business. Such names, endorsements, and numbers shall be printed in letters and numerals at least two (2) inches in height in a conspicuous location on both sides of each vehicle in contrasting color to the background color.D. Each registrant shall post in a conspicuous place on each job site the name, existence of any commercial roofer endorsement, registration number, and telephone number for the registration under which any work is being performed, and on all media containing the registrant's name, including but not limited to magnetic signs on vehicles, business cards, contracts, bids, letterhead, signs, and advertisements.Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 270, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
59 OK Stat § 59-1151.18 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1151.18. Verification of contractor's certificate number to enforcement officials and the public.

|Upon request, the registrar shall verify a roofing contractor registration number to city, county and state enforcement officials and to the public. The registrar shall establish through the Internet or other technology a verification system or direct access system for confirming roofing contractor registration certificates and status of registration maintained by the Construction Industries Board. The system shall include the notation of each complaint received against an individual roofing contractor, his or her response to each complaint by noting whether the roofing contractor admits or denies the allegation, any court disposition of a complaint, if known, and any conviction for a violation of the provisions of this act. In addition, the system may include a notation for any conviction of a criminal violation in this state, another state, or the United States when disclosed by a criminal history records search on the individual roofing contractor. Disclosure of any information through use of the roofing contractor registration system or information maintained by the registrar shall not be deemed to be an endorsement of any roofing contractor or determination of any facts, qualifications, information or reputation of any roofing contractor by the registrar, the state, the Construction Industries Board, or any of their respective agents, officers, employees or assigns. |Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.