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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.19. Construction of act.

This act shall be construed to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any required licensure of persons for certain professions and trades in this state, and further, this act shall not be deemed to conflict with or affect the authority of any state or local agency, board or commission whose duty and authority is to administer or enforce any law or ordinance or to establish, administer or enforce any policy, rule, qualification or standard for any trade or profession.
Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.20. Roofing Contractor Registration Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Construction Industries Board to be designated the "Roofing Contractor Registration Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of application and renewal fees, late fees, administrative fees, reinstatement fees, and any other monies collected pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Construction Industries Board for implementation and administration of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, and the fully adjudicated fine revenue received into this fund may be transferred to the Skilled Trade Education and Workforce Development Fund created in subsection E of Section 1 of this act. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
This fund shall be subject to and comply with the provisions of Section 211 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 278; Laws 2018, c. 244, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.22. Workers compensation insurance coverage

A. Any contract entered into under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act shall include a statement that all individuals performing work under the contract are covered by workers' compensation insurance.
B. If an affidavit of exemption for workers' compensation insurance is used by a legitimately exempt person, it shall be attached to the contract and it shall be used only for residential construction projects. All commercial projects shall require all individuals performing work on such project to be covered by workers' compensation insurance as employees of the person registered under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. However, any day laborer who can show proof of being covered by workers' compensation insurance under the temporary labor agency for whom he or she is hired-out may provide an affidavit from the temporary labor agency to meet the requirement of this section for authority to use an affidavit of exemption. No roofing contractor required to be registered under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act shall hire any out-of-state company or person or use any person or independent contractor that is not registered under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act with the required workers' compensation insurance or who is not deemed his or her employee for purposes of workers' compensation insurance.
C. In no event shall a homeowner be held liable in the workers' compensation administrative system for injury or death to any person who performs work under a contract with a person required by law to be registered under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act and have workers' compensation insurance on all persons performing work on the roofing project.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 225, § 7. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 295, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.23. Subcontractor and independent contract liability insurance.

A subcontractor or an independent contractor hired by a general contractor to engage in the business of roofing shall provide proof of liability insurance as provided for in subsection A of Section 1151.5 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to ensure the subcontractor or independent contractor has complied with this section.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 225, § 8.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.25. Commercial roofing endorsement examination.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, on and after July 1, 2015, every roofing contractor offering to engage in or engaging in performing commercial roofing contractor work in this state shall be required to take and successfully pass a commercial roofing examination approved under the provisions of this act, and be in compliance with all other provisions of the act and rules thereof before acting or being endorsed as a commercial roofing contractor.
B. Examinations for a commercial roofer endorsement shall be uniform and practical in nature and sufficiently strict to test the qualifications and fitness of the applicants for endorsement. Examinations shall be in whole or in part in writing. Examinations shall be offered at least monthly; dates, times and locations are to be determined by the registrar or third-party vendor with approval of the registrar.
C. 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. However, in a declared state of emergency, the examination shall be available as often as possible as determined by the registrar.
D. No commercial roofer endorsement shall be renewed unless the qualifying party has completed the required hours of continuing education, as determined and approved by the Committee of Roofing Examiners and the Construction Industries Board.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 270, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.28. Roofing Hearing Board.

A. The designee of the Construction Industries Board, as chair, and the Committee of Roofing Examiners shall act as the Roofing Hearing Board and shall comply with the provisions of the Construction Industries Board Act, rules and Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.
B. Any administrative hearing on suspensions, revocations or fines shall be conducted by a hearing examiner appointed by the Construction Industries Board. The hearing examiner's decision shall be a final decision which may be appealed to a district court in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and the Construction Industries Board Act and rules and regulations.
C. The Roofing Hearing Board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon written complaint filed by any person, investigate and conduct hearings on the business transactions of any roofing contractor, firm or any person soliciting or engaging in roofing contractor work.
D. The Roofing Hearing Board may conduct hearings on citations issued to any person pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, applications for suspension and revocation of a registration or endorsement.
E. The Construction Industries Board shall suspend or revoke or may refuse to issue or renew any license or registration under the commercial roofer endorsement provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act for any of the following standards of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act:
1. Making a material misstatement in the application for an endorsement, or the renewal of an endorsement;
2. Obtaining any endorsement by false or fraudulent representation;
3. Loaning or allowing the use of such endorsement by any other person or illegally using an endorsement;
4. Demonstrating incompetence to act as a commercial roofing contractor;
5. Violating any provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, or any rule or order prescribed by the Construction Industries Board pursuant to the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act; or
6. Willfully failing to perform normal business obligations without justifiable cause.
F. Any person whose endorsement or registration has been revoked by the Roofing Hearing Board may apply for a new license one (1) year from the date of such revocation.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 270, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1151.30. Offer to pay insurance deductible or to compensate for providing service.

A residential or commercial roofing contractor providing repairs or improvement services to be paid by an insured from the proceeds of a property or casualty insurance policy shall not, as an inducement to the sale or provision of goods or services to an insured, advertise or promise to pay, directly or indirectly, all or part of any applicable insurance deductible or offer to compensate an insured for providing any service to the insured. If a roofing contractor violates the provisions of this section, the insurer to whom the insured tendered the claim shall not be obligated to consider the estimate prepared by the roofing contractor. Every roofing contractor shall provide a written notification of the requirements of this section with its initial estimate. The adjuster or insurer shall provide a written notification of the requirements of this section in the initial estimate relating to the claim.
Added by Laws 2022, c. 331, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1158. Installers of individual sewage disposal systems – Certification - Penalties.

A. On and after July 1, 2002, any person, before engaging in the installation of individual sewage disposal systems, shall first obtain certification from the Department of Environmental Quality under such rules as may be promulgated by the Environmental Quality Board. The provisions of this subsection shall only apply to persons who install more than ten individual sewage disposal systems per calendar year. As used in this section, “individual sewage disposal systems” means a sewage disposal system that serves an individual residence or duplex and is not available for use by the general public.
B. Environmental Specialists employed by the Department of Environmental Quality may perform soil profile descriptions to design individual and other subsurface sewage disposal systems. Any other individual choosing to perform soil profile descriptions to design individual and other subsurface sewage disposal systems shall first be certified by the Department of Environmental Quality under such rules as may be promulgated by the Environmental Quality Board.
C. The Environmental Quality Board shall promulgate rules that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Establishment of minimum requirements for each type of certification;
2. Establishment of a procedure and schedule for the assessment of penalties for failure to comply with this section or rules promulgated pursuant thereto;
3. Establishment of procedures for suspension, revocation and nonrenewal of a certification; and
4. A requirement that an annual fee, as set by the Environmental Quality Board pursuant to Section 2-3-402 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes, shall be paid to the Department of Environmental Quality for each certification.
D. The Water Quality Management Advisory Council shall recommend proposed rules to the Environmental Quality Board pursuant to Section 2-2-201 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
E. The Department of Environmental Quality may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, assess administrative penalties and may revoke, suspend or deny renewal of a certification pursuant to Section 2-3-502 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes for any violation of this section or rules promulgated pursuant thereto. Such administrative penalties shall be deposited as provided in Section 2-3-401 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 245, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1201. License required - Purpose of act.

No person shall use in connection with his name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description that he is a registered forester, unless he shall be licensed as hereinafter provided. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed as preventing any person, firm, partnership, or corporation from practicing forestry, landscape architecture, or managing woodlands, forest, or trees, or from operating the removal of any products therefrom, or planting trees on any plat of land, in any manner desired. This act is for the benefit and protection of the public.
Laws 1963, c. 92, § 1, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1202. Definitions.

As used in Section 1201 et seq. of this title: (1) the term "forester" means a person who, by reason of his knowledge of the natural sciences, mathematics, and the principles of forestry, acquired by forestry education, as set forth in Section 1212 of this title, and/or practical experience is qualified to engage in the practice of professional forestry as hereinafter defined; (2) the term "registered forester" means a person who has been licensed pursuant to the act; (3) the term "practice of professional forestry" means professional forestry services, including but not limited to consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, or responsible supervisions of any forestry activities when such professional services require the application of forestry principles and techniques; and (4) the term "Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 2, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1210. Record of proceedings - Register of applications.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall keep a register of all applications for registration. The register shall show the name, age, and residence of each applicant; the date of the application; address for the receipt of mail and the place of business of each applicant; the education and other qualifications of the applicant; whether or not an examination was required; whether the application was rejected; whether a license was granted; the date of the action of the Department; and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the Department.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 10, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 364, § 14, emerg. eff. June 8, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 118, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1211. Roster of registered foresters.

A roster showing the names and places of business of all registered foresters qualified according to the provisions of Section 1201 et seq. of this title shall be prepared by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry during the month of March of each year. Copies of the roster shall be mailed to each person registered, placed on file with the Secretary of State and made available to the public upon request.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 11, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1212. Ineligibility for registration.

No person shall qualify as a registered forester unless the person graduated from a university or college with a curriculum in forestry acceptable to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, including one three-credit course in each of the following subjects: silviculture, forest protection, forest management, forest economics, and forest utilization, and who has a record of an additional two (2) years or more of experience in forestry work of a character satisfactory to the Department, and indication that the applicant is competent to practice professional forestry.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 12, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 42, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1213. Applications for registration - Forms - Fees

Applications for registration shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, shall contain statements as to citizenship, residence, the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work, and shall contain the names of not less than five (5) persons, of whom three (3) or more shall be forestry school graduates, having personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience. The forms shall also contain a code of ethics prepared and approved by the Department essentially conforming to the code of ethics of the Society of American Foresters. The registration fee for a certificate as a "licensed forester" shall be fixed by the Department but not to exceed Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00), one-half (1/2) of which fee shall accompany the application, the balance to be paid before issuance of the certificate. Should the applicant fail or refuse to remit the remaining balance within thirty (30) days after being notified by mail that the applicant has successfully qualified, the applicant shall forfeit the right to have a certificate issued and the applicant may be required to again submit an original application and pay an original fee therefor. Should the Department deny the issuance of a certificate of registration to any applicant, the fee deposited shall be retained by the Department as an application fee.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 13, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2016, c. 228, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1214. Examinations.

When examinations are required, they shall be held at such time and place as the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall determine. The methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the Department. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination at the expiration of six (6) months and shall be entitled to one reexamination without payment of an additional fee. Subsequent examinations may be granted upon payment of a fee to be determined by the Department, but not in excess of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 14, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1215. Licenses - Endorsement of plans, maps, etc.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall issue a license upon payment of the registration fee as provided for in Section 1201 et seq. of this title to any applicant who, in the opinion of the Department, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of the act. Licenses shall show the full name of the registrant, shall have a serial number, and shall be signed by the Department. The issuance of a license by the Department shall be evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed forester while the license remains unrevoked or unexpired. Plans, maps, specifications, and reports issued by a registrant shall be endorsed with the registrant's name and license number. It shall be a misdemeanor for anyone to endorse any plan, specifications, estimate, or map unless the registrant actually prepared the plan, specification, estimate, or map or was in actual charge of the preparation or responsible therefor.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 15, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1216. Expiration of licenses - Renewals.

Licenses shall expire one (1) year after the date of their issuance or renewal and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to notify, at the registrant's last-registered address, every person registered under this act of the date of the expiration of the license and the amount of the fee that shall be required for its renewal for one (1) year; notice shall be mailed at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of the license. The fee for renewal of licenses shall not exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00). The Department shall make an exception to the foregoing renewal provisions in the case of a person while on active duty in any of the armed forces of the United States.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 16, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1218. Reciprocity.

A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in Oklahoma, or who has recently become a resident thereof, may become a licensed forester in Oklahoma provided: (1) the person is legally licensed as a registered forester in the state or country of origin and submits evidence to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry of the license and that the requirements for registration therein are at least substantially equivalent to the requirements of Section 1201 et seq. of this title; and (2) the state or country in which licensed observes these same rules of reciprocity in regard to persons originally licensed under the provisions of this act; and (3) the Department shall issue a qualified applicant a one-year permit upon receipt of a fee equal to one-year annual renewal charged licensed foresters in this state.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 18, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1219. Revocation of licenses - Reissuance.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall have the power to revoke the license of any registrant who is found guilty by the Department of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in connection with any forestry practice against any registrant. Such charges shall be written, shall be sworn to by the person making them, and shall be filed with the secretary of the Department. All charges shall be heard by the Department pursuant to its rules and regulations. The Department, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked. A new license to replace any license revoked, lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued, subject to the rules of the Department, and upon payment of a fee of Three Dollars ($3.00).
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 19, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1220. Violations - Penalties.

Any person who shall practice or offer to practice the profession of forestry as a registered forester in this state, without being registered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1201 et seq. of this title, or any person who shall use or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a registered forester, without being registered in accordance with the provisions of this act, or any person who shall present or attempt to use as his or her own the license of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, or any member thereof, in obtaining a license, or any person who shall attempt to use an expired or revoked license, or any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and such monies shall be collected by the Department. The Department, or such person or persons as may be designated by the Department to act in its stead, is empowered to prefer charges for any violations of this act in any court of competent jurisdiction. It shall be the duty of all duly-constituted officers of the law of this state to enforce the provisions of this act and to prosecute any persons, firms, partnerships, or corporations violating the same.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 20, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1251. License required - Exemptions.

A. In order to safeguard the welfare of the people of the State of Oklahoma, no person shall engage in the practice of social work for compensation or hold himself or herself forth as performing the services of a social worker unless he or she is licensed under the Social Worker's Licensing Act, nor may any person participate in the delivery of social work service unless under the supervision of a person licensed under these provisions, and no person may use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device incorporating the words "social worker" or a derivative thereof unless such person has been duly licensed under the provisions of this law.
B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent qualified persons from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions. Provided, that such persons shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of services as being engaged in the practice of social work.
C. Employees of agencies of the state shall be exempt from the requirements of the Social Worker's Licensing Act as to the performance of their duties as state employees or health care facilities or employees of health care facilities licensed by the state. This exemption shall not apply to persons licensed by the Board of Licensed Social Workers, regardless of their employment.
D. 1. As a requirement for licensure, a license obtained pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act shall be posted in a conspicuous place where the services of the social worker obtaining such license are rendered.
2. Information regarding the procedure for reporting any unethical or illegal practices pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act shall be made available to the public by the social worker or employer of such social worker, as applicable, in the location where services of the social worker are rendered.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 1. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1988, c. 231, § 2, emerg. eff. June 22, 1988. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2015, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1253. State Board of Licensed Social Workers - Membership - Qualifications.

A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, consisting of seven (7) members.
B. Three of the members of the Board shall be licensed social workers or licensed clinical social workers licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act. Two members shall be licensed as either social work associates or master's social workers. One member shall be the president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The remaining member of the Board shall be selected from and shall represent the general public.
C. Responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this act is hereby vested in the State Board of Social Work. The Board shall have all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by, or necessary for, the enforcement of this act as well as other duties, powers and authority it may be granted by applicable law.
D. 1. Each member of the Board appointed as a social worker shall:
a.
be a resident of this state,
b.
be licensed in good standing to engage in the practice of social work in this state,
c.
at the time of appointment, have been actively engaged in the practice of social work for at least one (1) year out of the last five (5) years, and
d.
have at least three (3) years of experience in the practice of social work.
2. Each member of the Board appointed to represent the general public shall be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority and shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a social work licensee, or the spouse of a social work licensee, or a person who has ever had any material financial interest in the provision of social work services or has engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of social work.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 3. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 1, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 225, § 14; Laws 1994, c. 106, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 28, § 1; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2006, c. 43, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 68, § 1; Laws 2014, c. 62, § 1; Laws 2020, c. 116, § 8, eff. July 1, 2020; Laws 2023, c. 65, § 1.
NOTE: Laws 2014, c. 95, § 2 repealed by Laws 2021, c. 101, § 6, emerg. eff. April 20, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1254. Appointment - Term - Vacancies - Removal - Compensation - Staff.

A. The members of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. When a vacancy on the Board occurs or at the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, the member's successor for a term of five (5) years. Members may serve more than two (2) terms, but shall be limited to serving no more than two (2) consecutive terms. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in a like manner for the balance of any unexpired term. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.
B. Members of the Board may be removed from office, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act, upon one or more of the following grounds:
1. The refusal or inability for any reason of a Board member to perform the duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and professional manner;
2. The misuse of office by a Board member for pecuniary or material gain or for personal advantage for the Board member or another;
3. Violation by any Board member of the laws governing the practice of social work; or
4. Conviction of a felony shown by a certified copy of the record of the court of conviction.
C. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed their actual and necessary travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
D. The Board may employ persons in such positions or capacities as it deems necessary to conduct Board business and to fulfill the Board’s responsibilities as defined in the Social Worker’s Licensing Act.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 4. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 2, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1255. Officers – Meetings.

A. The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall biennially elect from its membership a chair and a vice-chair and such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary to conduct its business. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. Each additional officer elected by the Board shall perform those duties customarily associated with the position and such other duties assigned by the Board. Officers elected by the Board shall serve terms of two (2) years and shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive full terms in each office to which the Board member is elected.
B. 1. The Board shall meet at least once every three (3) months to transact its business and may meet at such additional times as the Board may determine.
2. The Board shall meet in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
3. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of Board business. All actions of the Board shall be by a majority of the quorum present.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 5. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 3, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2011, c. 146, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1256.2. Reports to Board - Conduct by applicant or license.

A. A social worker shall report to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers information on the following conduct by an applicant or a licensee:
1. Sexual contact or sexual conduct with a client or a former client, only when the client consents to the report;
2. Failure to report information as required by law;
3. Impairment in the ability to practice by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, or other chemicals, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;
4. Improper or fraudulent billing practices;
5. Fraud in the licensure application process or any other false statements made to the Board;
6. Conviction of any felony or crime reasonably related to the practice of social work; or
7. A violation of a Board order.
B. Social Workers shall report to the Board information on any other conduct by an applicant or a licensee that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under this act or the rules of the Board when the social worker reasonably believes that the client’s functioning has been affected negatively by the conduct.
C. An applicant or licensee shall report to the Board any personal action that would otherwise require a report to be made to the Board pursuant to this act.
D. Reports required by this section must be submitted not later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the reportable event or knowledge by the person reporting the occurrence. The Board may adopt such rules as are necessary to assure prompt and accurate reporting.
E. Any person, social worker, business, or organization is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report under this section.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1261.1a. License renewal - Continuing education - Reapplication.

A. Licensees shall be required to renew their license at such time and in such manner established by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers by rule, including the form of application and payment of the applicable renewal fee. Under no circumstances shall the renewal period exceed two (2) years.
B. As a requirement for license renewal, each licensee shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that such licensee has annually completed at least sixteen (16) hours of a program of continuing education as prescribed by the Board.
C. The Board shall also provide procedures by rule to ensure that license renewal candidates maintain the qualifications to practice social work, as set forth in this act.
D. If a social worker fails to make application to the Board for renewal of a license within a period of ninety (90) days after the expiration of the license, such person must reapply as an initial applicant for licensure and pass the current licensure examination; however, a person who has been licensed under the laws of this state and the license has expired, but who has continually practiced social work in another state under a license issued by the authority of such state, may renew the license upon completion of the continuing education requirements set forth by the Board and payment of the designated fee.
E. Any licensee who allows their license to expire after January 1, 2012, shall, in addition to any other requirements for reinstatement, be required to submit to a national criminal history record check as defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and pay the fee for the record check. However, the individual shall be allowed to practice with the expired license pending receipt by the Board of a complete and satisfactory national criminal history record check. If the Board does not receive two classifiable sets of fingerprints taken by a local, state or federal law enforcement agency or a civilian entity approved by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the required fee within thirty (30) days from the date the license was reinstated, the license shall be suspended until receipt by the Board of the sets of fingerprints and the fee for the record check.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1261.4. Reciprocity - Qualifications.

A. Any person who becomes a resident of this state and who is or has been, immediately preceding the person's residency in this state, licensed to practice social work by another state which grants a like privilege of reciprocity and who meets the educational and work experience qualifications for licensure in this state may, upon payment of the necessary fee and submission of documentation as required by the Board, be licensed under the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act.
B. In cases where reciprocity does not exist the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers may endorse the actions of another state licensing board upon receipt of information by that board documenting that the applicant has met the educational and supervisory requirements of the Oklahoma State Board in another state, and has passed the same examination or a more stringent examination than that used by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
C. 1. For a social worker currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a social worker by reciprocity in this state, an applicant shall:
a.
submit a written application in the form prescribed by the Board,
b.
have attained the age of majority,
c.
have a social work degree at the designation for which the applicant is seeking licensure,
d.
possess, at the time of initial licensure as a social worker, the qualifications necessary to have been eligible for licensure in this state,
e.
present to the Board a passing score on the designated licensure examination,
f.
present to the Board proof that the transferring social work license is current and in good standing,
g.
present to the Board proof that any social work or any other professional license or other credential granted to the applicant by any other state has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education credits in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed, and
h.
pay the fees specified by the Board.
2. Applicants for license transfer under this section shall only be eligible for licensure at the equivalent designation recognized in the currently licensed jurisdiction.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 122, § 6, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 108, § 5, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 44, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1261.5. Provisional licenses.

Upon certification by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, the Board shall authorize the issuance of provisional licenses to persons who have met all qualifications for licensure under provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act except passage of the required examination. Such persons shall, upon payment of the necessary fee and submission of documentation as required by the Board, be issued a provisional license subject to the following provisions:
1. If a person subsequently fails the examination, upon receipt and recording of the person's examination score by the Board, such person may retake the examination every ninety (90) days until the person passes, or until one (1) year from the date of issuance of the provisional license;
2. Upon receipt and recording of a person's passing score by the Board, the provisional license will be replaced by a permanent license; and
3. Upon a person's failure to pass the examination within one (1) year from the date the provisional license was issued, that license will be automatically revoked. A new application may be submitted by the individual who fails to pass the exam within one (1) year of their approval date, however, for the licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed social worker with administration specialty (LSWAD), and licensed social worker (LSW), the applicant must be under board approved supervision prior to the submission of a new application requesting license.
a.
Those seeking to re-apply for licensure past their provisional year must remain under supervision until such time the Board office confirms a passing score for the appropriate licensure exam.
b.
If an applicant is unable to pass the appropriate licensure exam during the provisional year or two subsequent approval years, the applicant may not apply for licensure again until they have completed an additional 4000 hours of supervised practice with a Board approved supervisor. If completed by the applicant, the Board may approve up to two additional years of examination testing.
c.
For all licensure levels, any applicant who fails to pass the exam after a total of five approval years permanently loses their application eligibility status.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 122, § 7, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2006, c. 100, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2014, c. 95, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.