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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1040. Acting as or performing work of building and construction inspector without a license - Violation - Effective date.

Beginning February 1, 1990, it shall be unlawful for any person to act as or perform the work of a building and construction inspector unless such person is qualified and licensed as a building and construction inspector pursuant to the Oklahoma Inspectors Act.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 215, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1041. Employment of inspectors by municipality or other governmental entity - Notification of Commissioner - Exemption of municipalities under 10,000.

Any municipality or other governmental entity which employs any person as a building and construction inspector for functions normally performed by a building and construction inspector shall notify the Construction Industries Board of the employment.
Any municipality or other political subdivision of the state with a population of ten thousand (10,000) or less according to the most current census published by the United States Census Bureau shall be exempt from the provisions of the Oklahoma Inspectors Act, unless such municipality or other political subdivision of the state employs the services of a circuit rider inspector or relies on the use of an authorized provider.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 215, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 394, § 34, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Laws 2017, c. 346, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2019, c. 60, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2019, c. 356, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1042. Oklahoma Inspectors Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Construction Industries Board, to be designated the "Oklahoma Inspectors Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Board from fees and fines collected pursuant to the Oklahoma Inspectors Act. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Construction Industries Board for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the Oklahoma Inspectors Act for the continuing education of building and construction inspectors, and for implementing programs designed to further the efficiency of the building and construction inspector profession and public understanding of the profession. Expenditures from said 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.
Added by Laws 1989, c. 215, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 394, § 35, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Laws 2004, c. 163, § 5, emerg. eff. April 26, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 275.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1044. Violations - Penalties.

Any person convicted of acting or performing as a building and construction inspector without the proper license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), together with the costs of prosecution. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Any entity who employs an unlicensed person to perform the duties and responsibilities of a building and construction inspector or who fails to notify the Construction Industries Board of the employment of an inspector shall be subject to an administrative fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each violation. Each day a person is in violation may constitute a separate violation. The maximum fine shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
Added by Laws 1989, c. 215, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1989. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 394, § 36, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1045. Access to premises to be granted - Violation.

Any building and construction inspector licensed pursuant to Sections 1031 through 1044 of this title, shall be granted access within a reasonable period of time to perform an inspection for the purpose of enforcing compliance with the Oklahoma Inspectors Act. Pursuant to its authority under Section 1000.4 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Construction Industries Board may initiate disciplinary proceedings, request prosecution of and initiate injunctive proceedings against any person who violates this provision.
Added by Laws 2002, c. 457, § 6, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1101. Short title - Declaration.

A. Sections 275 through 289 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act".
B. The Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act is declared to be necessary to safeguard life, health, and property, and to protect the waters of this state.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 269, § 1. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 275, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1102. Definitions.

A. As used in the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act:
1. "Board" means the Environmental Quality Board of the State of Oklahoma;
2. "Certificate" means a certificate of competency issued as provided for herein;
3. "Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality;
4. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality;
5. "Helper" means any person who performs or assists in the performance of work which may affect the quality of either water or wastewater;
6. "Operator" means any person who is at any time responsible for the operation of a wastewater works or waterworks or associated laboratories, in part or in whole. Operator shall not ordinarily apply to an official exercising official general administrative supervision but shall include any person who can, through a direct act or command, affect the quality of the water or wastewater;
7. "Person" means and includes individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, and corporations; and also means and includes the State of Oklahoma, counties, districts, municipalities, and all subdivisions, districts, officers, agencies, departments, institutions, or instrumentalities of any thereof, whether governmental or proprietary;
8. "Wastewater works" means wastewater treatment systems and facilities used in the collection, transmission, storage, pumping, treatment or disposal of liquid or waterborne wastes, except as provided in subsection B of this section; and
9. "Waterworks" means facilities used in the procurement, treatment, storage, pumping or distribution of water for human consumption, except as provided in subsection B of this section.
B. The words "waterworks", or "wastewater works" shall not include:
1. Any waterworks used exclusively by a private residence or a private business or industry, except when a waterworks has fifteen or more permanent or temporary service connections available for residential use, or regularly serves twenty-five or more of the same individuals at least six (6) months in a year;
2. Any nonindustrial wastewater works treatment system which has an average flow of five thousand (5,000) gallons per day or less;
3. Any industrial wastewater works; and
4. Such classes of systems, which because of their size, type of treatment, or the nature of wastes involved, the Board shall find do not require general supervision by a certified operator in order to safeguard life, health, property, or the water supplies or streams of this state. Such classes shall be fixed by rules promulgated by the Board.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 270, § 2. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 88, § 1, emerg. eff. May 5, 1965; Laws 1978, c. 166, § 1, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws 1993, c. 145, § 276, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1993, c. 324, § 50, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2005, c. 138, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1104. Powers and duties of Board.

The Environmental Quality Board shall have the power and duty to promulgate such rules, including requirements, restrictions and conditions relating to the hiring or contracting of licensed public water supply or wastewater operators pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of this act and the establishment of a fee schedule pursuant to Section 2-3-402 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes, as it may deem necessary to the carrying out of the provisions and purposes of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 271, § 4. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 278, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2006, c. 154, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1105. Powers and duties of Department.

In addition to the other powers conferred by the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, the Department shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To institute in any court of competent jurisdiction such actions or proceedings, including but not limited to actions and proceedings for mandatory or prohibitory injunctions or mandamus, as it may deem necessary either to enforce or to prevent violation of any provision of this act or of any rule or order made thereunder, or to enforce any subpoena or order issued or made under authority of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act;
2. To conduct and cooperate with others in conducting educational and training programs, including itinerant training programs or district meetings, concerning plant operation and related subjects;
3. To employ such personnel, incur such expenses, and purchase such personal property as may be necessary for the purposes of this act, insofar as funds are lawfully available therefor;
4. To prescribe such procedures and forms as may be necessary to the administration of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act;
5. To prescribe the form and content of, and to grade and determine the criteria for the successful completion of, examinations given to applicants and to provide for the confidentiality of examinations and individual test scores;
6. To perform such other acts as shall be necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act;
7. To enforce the provisions of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, rules promulgated thereunder and orders, certifications and registrations issued pursuant thereto; and
8. To conduct voluntary certification programs, certification programs specifically authorized by state statute, and certification programs promulgated by the Environmental Quality Board pursuant to a federal regulation or requirement; and to issue, renew or reactivate certificates and to register persons employed as helpers pursuant to such programs.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 271, § 5. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 279, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 353, § 31, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1106. Unlawful acts - Necessity for certificate.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, it shall be unlawful:
1. For any person to employ or appoint or vote for or approve the employment or appointment of any person as an operator of a waterworks or wastewater works who does not possess a valid current certificate issued under the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, which certifies the operator's competency to operate a waterworks or wastewater works for which the operator is employed or appointed as operator; or to employ or appoint a person as an operator of a waterworks or wastewater works or vote for or approve the employment or appointment of any person as an operator of a waterworks or wastewater works contrary to the terms and conditions of the certificate held by such person;
2. For any person to be the operator of a waterworks or wastewater works for the operation of which the person does not hold a required certificate, or to be the operator of any waterworks or wastewater works contrary to any of the terms and conditions of the operator's certificate; or
3. For any person to violate any rule or order made under the authority of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act or any certificate issued pursuant thereto.
B. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection A of this section shall apply to a waterworks or wastewater works employing a superintendent of the waterworks or wastewater works who has not obtained the proper level of certification within six (6) months of employment as superintendent. The Environmental Quality Board may, by rule, limit the number of times this six-month exemption is available to a waterworks and wastewater works.
C. The provisions of this section shall not affect the practice of engineering by a professional engineer.
D. A plumber licensed pursuant to the Plumbing License Law of 1955 shall not be required to hold any waterworks or wastewater operator certificate in order to make connections to public water systems or lines or sewer systems or lines.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 271, § 6. Amended by Laws 1978, c. 166, § 3, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws 1993, c. 145, § 280, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1993, c. 324, § 52, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 353, § 32, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 1996, c. 115, § 1, emerg. eff. April 18, 1996; Laws 1999, c. 204, § 1, emerg. eff. May 24, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1107. Application for certificate - Qualifications - Renewals, expiratrion.

A. Upon application, made upon a form to be prescribed by the Department, by an individual not less than eighteen (18) years of age, the Department shall issue a certificate when the applicant has paid a nonrefundable application fee and has met any one of the following qualifications:
1. An applicant who successfully completes training and examination as prescribed by the Department; or
2. An applicant who holds a license or certificate issued by any other state or territory of the United States, and currently valid at the time he makes application hereunder, similar to a certificate provided for herein, where the requirements of such other state or territory for the issuance of a license or certificate, at the time such applicant received said license or certificate, were of a level found by the Department to be the equivalent of the standards required hereby for a certificate of similar kind. Provided, however, that no certificate shall be issued under this paragraph unless the holder of a certificate under this act would be issued a similar license or certificate by such other state or territory under substantially the same conditions.
B. All fees shall be deposited in the Certification Fund.
C. Any certificate issued under this section shall be renewable annually for the period from July 1 to June 30.
D. A certificate shall be renewed upon approval of the Department. Application for such renewal shall be submitted to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department, shall be accompanied by a renewal fee as set by the Board and shall include documentation that the applicant has met the annual renewal training requirements of the Department. The Department may allow a thirty-one-day grace period for such renewals, from July 1 through July 31, without requiring payment of a late fee as set by the Board, provided the applicant submits the required renewal fee and qualifies for such renewal.
E. A certificate which is not so renewed by July 31 shall have no further force, effect or validity unless the Department, upon receipt of an application from the holder of the expired certificate within two (2) years after the certificate's June 30 renewal date, reactivates such certificate. Such reactivation application shall include the submission of data on forms prescribed by the Department, renewal and reactivation late fees as set by the Board, and documentation that the applicant has met the Department's renewal training requirements. A reactivated certificate may be renewed annually thereafter as provided in this section.
F. The holder of an expired and unreactivated certificate shall not be issued any new certificate unless he applies and qualifies therefor pursuant to the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 271, § 7. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 88, § 2, emerg. eff. May 5, 1965; Laws 1978, c. 166, § 4, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws 1993, c. 145, § 281, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 353, § 33, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1108. Temporary permit for operation of waterworks or wastewater works.

Any individual who, after the effective date of this act, is employed or appointed as operator of a waterworks or wastewater works for the operation of which he does not hold a certificate, or the operation of which would be contrary to the terms and conditions of any certificate held by such individual, shall be issued a temporary certificate for the operation of such works by the Department upon satisfactory application made therefor within ten (10) days after initial employment or appointment of such individual as the operator of such works, accompanied by a fee as set by the Board. Such application shall be made under oath, and shall provide in addition any information required by the Department. Said temporary certificate shall expire one (1) calendar year after the date of the applicant's initial employment as the operator of such works, and shall not be renewable. If such application is not made within said ten (10) days, then the continuation of such individual as the operator of such works after said ten (10) days shall be unlawful and shall constitute a violation of this act by both said individual and the person owning or maintaining such works. If the issuance of such temporary certificate is refused for any lawful reason, then the continuation of such individual as the operator of such works after thirty (30) days after the Department has mailed notice of such refusal to the person owning or maintaining such works, and to such applicant, shall be unlawful and shall constitute a violation of this act by both said individual and the person owning or maintaining such works. Not more than one temporary certificate shall be issued to the same individual during any five-year period. This section shall not be applicable to or authorize the issuance of a temporary certificate to any individual who has had a certificate revoked or whose certificate is under suspension, or to whom the issuance or renewal or reactivation of a certificate has been refused, under Section 1113 of this title, except where such individual has thereafter been reinstated or issued a certificate as provided in the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 272, § 8. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 282, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1993, c. 324, § 53, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1109. Certificates may contain conditions or restrictions.

Any certificate issued pursuant to the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act may contain such conditions or restrictions as the Department shall deem necessary or appropriate.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 273, § 9. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 283, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1110. Certificate issued to individuals only.

A certificate shall not be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act to any person other than an individual.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 273, § 10. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 284, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1111. Refusal to issue, renew, reinstate, reactivate or to revoke or suspend certificate - Grounds - Notice and proceedings.

The Department shall have power to refuse to issue, renew, reinstate or reactivate or, after notice and opportunity for an individual proceeding as provided in the Administrative Procedures Act, the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code and rules of the Board, to revoke or suspend any certificate for good cause including but not limited to:
1. Gross inefficiency or incompetence;
2. Violation of any provisions of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act or applicable provisions of the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code, rules promulgated thereunder or the terms of any certificate or order issued pursuant thereto; or
3. Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a certificate.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 273, § 11. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 285, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 353, § 34, eff. July 1, 1994.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1112. Renewal, reactivation or reinstatement of certificate.

After the expiration of one (1) year after the Department denies an application for certification, renewal or reactivation or revokes a certificate pursuant to the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, the holder of such certificate may make application to the Department for renewal, reactivation or reinstatement. Such renewal, reactivation or reinstatement shall rest in the sound discretion of the Department.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 274, § 12. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 286, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1113. Certification Fund - Created - Receipts - Disbursements - Use of fund for training program.

There is hereby created a revolving fund in the State Treasury to be known as the "Certification Fund". Said fund shall consist of all monies appropriated to said fund, and all fees collected under the provisions of this act. Said fund shall be under the control and supervision of the Department, and shall be paid out on claims approved by the Department and forwarded to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services who shall audit the same, and, upon approval thereof, warrants shall be issued according to law, and said warrants shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the said fund. The said fund shall be expended for training programs including itinerant training programs, meetings, personnel, expenses, and purchase of personal property, to carry out the purposes of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, and for no other purpose. Nothing herein shall prevent the expenditure of other funds of the Department or of the Board, the expenditure of which is not otherwise restricted, from being expended to accomplish the purposes of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 274, § 13. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 287, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 276.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1115. Violations and penalties.

Any public officer who shall knowingly violate any provision of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act shall upon conviction thereof be guilty of a misdemeanor. If any county, district, municipality, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any state board, institution, agency, instrumentality, or commission shall violate any provision of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, each of the members of the governing board thereof who shall vote for or otherwise approve of such violation shall upon conviction thereof be guilty of a misdemeanor. Every other person who shall violate any provision of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act shall upon conviction thereof be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person guilty of a misdemeanor hereunder shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1959, p. 274, § 15. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 288, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1117. Registration of helpers - Reporting list of helpers.

A. A helper shall register annually with the Department. Any registered helper shall work only under the direct supervision of a certified operator.
B. Any authority, company, district, county, municipality, individual or agency providing water or wastewater services shall report a list of all helpers in its employment as of the first day of July of each year together with a registration fee for each such helper and such other information as may be required by the Department.
Added by Laws 1978, c. 166, § 5, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 289, eff. July 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1118. Hiring or contracting of licensed public water supply or wastewater operators.

A. A municipality, sewer improvement district, water or sewer public trust, or rural water or sewer district may hire or contract for the services of one or more operators, properly licensed and certified by the Department of Environmental Quality, to operate the entity’s publicly owned public water supply or wastewater systems. The entity may contract with a small publicly owned water supply system or small publicly owned wastewater system to provide the services of the entity’s certified operator or operators to assist in the operation of the small system.
B. A consortium of small publicly owned water supply systems or small publicly owned wastewater systems may hire or contract for the services of one or more operators, properly licensed and certified by the Department, to provide certified operator services for those small publicly owned public water supply or wastewater systems.
C. A substate planning district may hire or contract for the services of one or more operators, properly licensed and certified by the Department, to provide certified operator services for small publicly owned public water supply or wastewater systems within the substate planning district.
D. The Oklahoma Rural Water Association may hire or contract for the services of one or more operators, properly licensed and certified by the Department, to provide certified operator services for small publicly owned public water supply or waste water systems.
E. The Environmental Quality Board shall adopt rules defining a small system for purposes of this section, and establishing such requirements, restrictions and conditions relating to the hiring and contracting of operators as it deems necessary to ensure proper operation of publicly owned public water supply or wastewater systems.
Added by Laws 2006, c. 154, § 2, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1150.1. Short title.

Sections 1150.1 through 1150.13 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Sanitarian and Environmental Specialist Registration Act".
Added by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 290, eff. July 1, 1993. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 91, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 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; and
7. "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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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; and
7. 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.
2023 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; and
4. 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.
2023 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.
2023 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; and
2. 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.
2023 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.
2023 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; or
5. 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.