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59 OK Stat § 59-1610 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1610. Powers and duties of Board.

|A. The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, in addition to the other powers and duties prescribed by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, shall have the power and duty to: |1. Regulate the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology in this state;2. Examine the applicants and issue the appropriate licenses pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act to applicants qualified in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology;3. Continue in effect, suspend, revoke, modify or deny, pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act and such conditions as the Board may prescribe, licenses for the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology in this state;4. Investigate complaints and hold hearings pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act and the Administrative Procedures Act;5. Initiate prosecutions against licensees in violation of the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act;6. Reprimand or place on probation, or both, any holder of a license pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act;7. Adopt and promulgate standards of conduct for speech-language pathologists and audiologists consistent with accepted national standards;8. Develop and promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act;9. Enforce rules promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act;10. Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities, to other state speech-language pathology and audiology licensing authorities requesting such information, and to other state and national professional associations requesting such information; and11. Exercise all incidental powers and duties which are necessary and proper to effectuate the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.B. The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section.C. No member of the Board shall be liable for civil action for any act performed in good faith in the performance of the member's duties as prescribed by law.Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 10, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 10, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1611 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1611. Code of ethics.

|A. The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall publish a code of ethics. The code shall take into account the professional character of speech-language and hearing services, and shall be designed to protect the interests of the client and the public. |B. In developing and revising the code of ethics, the Board shall hold hearings where interested persons may be heard on the subject. In addition, the Board will take into account the ethical standards promulgated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 11, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 11, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 280, § 6, eff. July 1, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1612 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1612. Seal - Official records as prima facie evidence.

|The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate the Board's proceedings. Copies of the proceedings, records and acts of the Board, and certificates purporting to relate the facts concerning such proceedings, records and acts, signed by the executive secretary and authenticated by said seal, shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of this state. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 12, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 12, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1613 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1613. Rules.

|In addition to the powers and duties granted to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by other provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, the Board shall promulgate rules, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this state, that are reasonably necessary to the conduct of its duties and proceedings. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 13, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 13, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1614 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1614. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund.

|A. The executive secretary of the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall receive and account for all monies derived from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act. The executive secretary of the Board shall pay these monies monthly to the State Treasurer who shall keep them in a separate fund to be known as the “Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund”. |B. All monies received in the fund are hereby appropriated to the Board. Monies may be paid out of the fund upon proper voucher approved by the chair of the Board, and attested by the executive secretary of the Board.C. All monies in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund at the end of each fiscal year, being the unexpended balance of such fund, shall be carried forward and placed to the credit of the fund for the succeeding fiscal year.D. Only the Board shall make expenditures from the fund for any purpose that is reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.E. No money shall ever be paid from the General Revenue Fund for the administration of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.F. Any expenses or liabilities incurred by the Board shall not constitute a charge on any state funds other than the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund.Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 14, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 159, § 16, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980; Laws 1998, c. 202, § 14, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 280, § 7, eff. July 1, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1615.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1615.1. Fees.

|A. All licensing fees, renewal fees, and replacement fees shall be amounts fixed by the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The Board shall fix the amount of the fees so that the total fees collected will be sufficient to meet the expenses of administering the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act, and so there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Fund. |B. The Board shall not fix a license fee at an amount in excess of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), a renewal fee at an amount in excess of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or a fee for the issuance of a license to replace a license which was lost, destroyed, mutilated, or revoked at an amount in excess of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). The fees shall accompany the respective application.Added by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 15, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1616 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1616. License certificates - Renewals - Inactive status.

|A. The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall issue a license certificate to each person whom it registers as a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist. Licensure shall be granted in either speech-language pathology or audiology independently. Qualified applicants may be independently licensed in both. The certificate shall show the full legal name of the licensee and shall bear a serial number. The serial number is exclusive and not transferable. The certificate shall be signed by the chair and executive secretary of the Board under the seal of the Board. |B. Licenses for independent practitioners expire on the 31st day of December following their issuance or renewal, and are invalid thereafter unless renewed. The Board shall notify every person licensed pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act of the date of expiration and the amount of the renewal fee. This notice shall be mailed at least one (1) month before the expiration of the license. Renewal may be made at any time during the months of November or December upon application therefore, and by payment of the renewal fee. Failure on the part of any licensed person to pay such person’s renewal fee before the first day in January does not deprive the person of the person’s right to renew the person’s license, but the fee to be paid for renewal after December shall be increased by fifty percent (50%) for each month or fraction thereof that the payment is delayed, up to a maximum of three times the current renewal fee.C. A licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist may place such person’s license on inactive status if, prior to expiration of the person’s license, the person makes written application to the Board for such status and pays a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00). Thereafter, the person may renew such person’s license upon payment of a renewal fee equal to one and one-half (1 1/2) times the then current license fee. During the period of time the person’s license is in an inactive status, the person shall not engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology in the State of Oklahoma.Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 16, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 16, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 280, § 8, eff. July 1, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1616.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1616.1. Continuing education programs.

|The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is hereby authorized to establish requirements of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of licensure of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The Board may assess a reasonable fee to be paid by entities sponsoring continuing education programs. Rules concerning accreditation of continuing education programs and other educational experience, and the assignment of credit for participation therein must be promulgated by the Board at least one (1) year prior to implementation of continuing education. |Added by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 17, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1617 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1617. List of licensees - Publication - Distribution.

|The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall publish a list of all licensees, including the name and business address of each licensee, the area in which the person is licensed, and such other information as the Board deems appropriate. This list will be published on the web site for the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in printable format and updated quarterly. A copy of the list will be placed on file with the Secretary of State annually. Copies will be furnished to licensees and the public upon request. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 17, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 18, eff. July 1, 1998; Laws 2004, c. 280, § 9, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2018, c. 230, § 6, emerg. eff. May 7, 2018.
59 OK Stat § 59-1618 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1618. Fees as exclusive.

|The fees promulgated by the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall be exclusive and no municipality shall have the right to require any person licensed under the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act to furnish any bond, pass any examination or pay any license fee or occupational tax. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 18, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 19, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1620 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1620. Jurisdiction of district court.

|A. The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, the Attorney General or the local district attorney may apply to the district court in the county in which a violation of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act is alleged to have occurred for an order enjoining or restraining the commission or continuance of such alleged violations. Thereupon, the court has jurisdiction over the proceedings, and may grant such temporary or permanent injunction or restraining order, without bond, as it deems just and proper. |B. The remedy provided by this section is in addition to, and independent of, any other remedies available for the enforcement of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act.Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 20, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 21, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1621 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1621. Penalties.

|Any person who represents himself or herself to be a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist or engages in the practice of speech-language pathology and/or audiology within this state without being licensed or exempted in accordance with the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Licensing Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or be confined to jail for not more than six (6) months, or both such fine or confinement. Each day of violation is a separate offense. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 21, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 22, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1622 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1622. Annual reports.

|The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall make an annual report to the Governor, not later than the fifteenth day of November of each year. The report shall contain an account of all monies received, licenses issued, suspended or revoked, and all expenditures made by the Board in the twelve (12) months prior to said date. |Added by Laws 1973, c. 203, § 22, emerg. eff. May 17, 1973. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 202, § 23, eff. July 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1624 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1624. Citation.

|This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Welding Act." |Laws 1978, c. 104, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1625 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1625. Description and legislative intent.

|A. This act describes the welding inspector's basic technical functions, the requirements by which welding personnel may become qualified, and the principles of conduct and practice by which certification may be maintained. The certification procedure shall apply to personnel who inspect weldments. |B. This act is intended to supplement any requirements of an employer, code, standard or specification and shall not be construed as a preemption of the employer's responsibility for the work or for the performance of such work.Laws 1978, c. 104, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1626 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1626. Definitions.

|As used in this act: |1. "Certificate" means the document issued to an applicant upon successful examination;2. "Certification" means the testimony of qualifications;3. "Code" means United States of America National Standard Institute Code;4. "Committee" means the Oklahoma State Labor Department, Boiler Inspection Department, Chief Boiler Inspector;5. "Qualification" means the successful completion of all parts of the requirements set out by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;6. "Welding inspector" means a person who has met the requirements of this act;7. "Weld-testing facility" means a qualified and approved testing facility approved by the Oklahoma Department of Labor;8. "Weldment" means a welded assembly in which the bulk of the component parts are prepared and joined by any combination of the cutting and welding processes covered by Section 1628 of this title;9. "Work" means that portion of the product or weldment that specifically involves or affects the use of welding;10. "Welder" means a person who has met the requirements of this act; and11. “Structural steel or steel deck welding” has the same meaning as defined in American Welding Society D1.1 and D1.3.Added by Laws 1978, c. 104, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 171, § 1, emerg. eff. May 15, 1979; Laws 2008, c. 312, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 OK Stat § 59-1627 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1627. Welding inspectors - Powers and duties.

|A welding inspector shall have the following powers and duties:1. Verify that the work which he inspects conforms to the requirements of the applicable codes, standards and job specifications; |2. Verify that the base materials and consumable welding materials conform to the specification requirements and that the specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal or combination of base metals;3. Verify that the welding equipment to be used for the work is that which is specified in the welding procedure and has the capability to produce the specified welds;4. Verify that the welding procedures are as specified, qualified and available to the welders for reference;5. Verify that the welders have been properly qualified in accordance with the applicable codes and standards, and that their qualification authorizes them to use the welding procedures specified for the work. If there is evidence that the welder's work does not conform to the requirements of the applicable code, standard or specification, the welding inspector may require requalification of a welder, if that person's qualification is not current by the requirements of the applicable codes, standards or specifications;6. When qualifying welders, the welding inspector shall observe the qualification tests;7. Verify that only specified and properly qualified welding procedures are used for the work;8. Verify that the joint preparation and fit-up meets the requirements of the welding procedure and drawings;9. Verify that the specified filler metals are used and that the filler metals are maintained in proper condition for use as specified;10. Observe the technique and performance of each welder;11. Examine the work for conformance to the requirements of the applicable codes, standards, specifications and drawings;12. Identify the work he inspects with specified marking methods or appropriate records;13. Perform the necessary visual inspections;14. Verify that the required visual and other nondestructive examinations have been performed by qualified personnel in the specified manner. He shall review the resulting information to assure that the results are complete. The welding inspector may perform nondestructive examinations that are specified, providing he is qualified in accordance with the specified requirements; and15. Prepare clear and concise reports and keep necessary records of the welding procedure, the welding procedure qualifications, the welding qualifications, the control of welding materials and the results of inspections and tests. It shall be the duty of the welding inspector to see that all test results are forwarded to the Department of Labor for issuance of welder certification cards.Laws 1978, c. 104, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1628 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1628. Applicants for certification - Qualifications.

|Each applicant for certification as a welding inspector shall have the following qualifications: |1. Maintenance experience involving the detection and measurement of weld inadequacies or discontinuities in accordance with specified procedures;2. Repair experience involving the repair or replacement of welds that were determined inadequate or defective by reference to a code, standard, specification or drawing;3. Familiarity with and understanding of the fundamentals of the following processes:a. shielded metal arc welding,b. stud arc welding,c. submerged arc welding,d. flux cored arc welding,e. gas metal arc welding,f. gas tungsten arc welding,g. electroslag welding,h. oxyfuel gas welding,i. brazing,j. thermal cutting, andk. mechanical cutting.Cutting processes refer only to those processes that are applied to the fabrication and repair of weldments;4. Capability in writing clear and concise reports and maintaining records; and5. Competency in the use of tools, gauges and instruments pertaining to weld inspection.Laws 1978, c. 104, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1629 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1629. Certification of applicants.

|The Oklahoma State Labor Department shall issue to each applicant successfully meeting the qualifications requirements provided in Section 1628 of this title a certificate stating that the applicant has met the certification requirements. The certificate shall be valid for one (1) year unless revoked pursuant to Section 1631 of this title. |Added by Laws 1978, c. 104, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 312, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 OK Stat § 59-1631 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1631. Unauthorized practive - Suspension, refused renewal or revocation of certification.

|The Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor shall have the power to suspend, refuse renewal of or revoke the welding inspector's certification, and the power to place on probation or to reprimand the holder, if he is found guilty of an unauthorized practice. The Commissioner of Labor may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for an enforcement of its administrative decisions and rulings. |Laws 1978, c. 104, § 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1632 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1632. Reinstatement.

|Reinstatement of a revoked certification shall be allowed with no penalty or prejudice to the individual, provided the reason for such revocation has been rectified to the Commissioner of Labor's satisfaction. |Laws 1978, c. 104, § 9, eff. Oct. 1, 1978.
59 OK Stat § 59-1633 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1633. Recertification.

|A. The welding inspector shall be recertified upon payment of the current fee and successful reexamination of complete facilities every year. However, renewal applicants who attest to continual or uninterrupted activity in the practice of welding inspection and who recomply with the provisions of Sections 141.1 through 141.20 of Title 40 of the Oklahoma Statutes and 380:25-13-3 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code shall be recertified upon payment of the current certification fee without reexamination. |B. Application for renewal of a certification that has expired shall be considered a new application.C. The welding inspector shall be responsible for maintaining a current address with the State Department of Labor, Boiler Inspector Department, for mailing of renewal notices.Added by Laws 1978, c. 104, § 10, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 101, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.