No person shall operate a lodging establishment who does not have a valid license issued to such person by the Oklahoma State Department of Health pursuant to 63 O.S. Sections 1-1201 et seq. Only a person who is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this Chapter shall be entitled to receive or retain such a license. Licenses are not transferable. A valid license shall be posted in every lodging establishment.
Okla. Admin. Code § 310:285-9-1