Okla. Admin. Code § 150:65-13-2
For purposes of this subchapter, the following words and terms have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Application date" means the date on which the proxy establishment's application is first received and stamped by a Remote Quality Jobs representative at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
"Approval date" means the date on which the Executive Director of the Department of Commerce issues the offer to a proxy establishment to receive benefits pursuant to the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs program. If the Director issues an offer to a proxy establishment, the Application Date as defined in these rules will be considered the Approval Date for purposes of the act.
"Commission" means the Oklahoma Tax Commission and any successor agencies thereto.
"Department" means the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and any successor agencies thereto.
"Director" means the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
"Effective date" means the date that the signed and accepted incentive contract is received by the Department. An approved project may have an Effective Date which is different than the Start Date.
"Qualifying basic health benefits plan" means a health benefits plan providing coverage for basic hospital care, physician care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs and prenatal care where not more than fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the premium is paid by the remote worker. Services provided by an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) are not sufficient to meet this definition.
"Remote Quality Jobs Program" or "Act" means the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act.
"Remote quality jobs representative" means the Department professional, trained in the Remote Quality Jobs Program, who is so designated by the Executive Director, and whose responsibilities include direct contact with applicants and clients, analysis of data, initiation of project proposals, preparation of project profiles and preparation of incentive offers.
"Remote worker" means as defined in 68 O.S. §4503. The twelve (12) month period referred to in the statutory definition refers to the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the application date for participation in the program.
"Start date" means the date on which a proxy establishment may begin accruing benefits for the creation of new direct jobs. This date is set by agreement and is not more than twenty-four (24) months from the Application Date.
Okla. Admin. Code § 150:65-13-2