Okla. Admin. Code § 460:1-11-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 460:1-11-4 - Certificates of competency

(a) If, in a complaint alleging violation of a certificate of competency, the Commission finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the Commission may order a summary suspension of said certificate pending proceedings for revocation. Said findings must be incorporated in the order. Except for summary suspension, the Commission may issue a disciplinary order revoking the certificate of competency only after a formal hearing. Grounds for denial, revocation, refusal to renew, or summary suspension of a certificate of competency include:

(1) Fraud, deception or misrepresentation in applying for a certificate of competency or in taking the examination;

(2) Noncompliance with statutory requirements or the governing rules and regulations;

(3) Violating any other jurisdiction's mining laws, requirements or rules and regulations;

(4) Mental impairment;

(5) Gross incompetence, including failure to use due diligence and proper restraint in the course of performance;

(6) Dishonest practice;

(7) Nonpayment of fees will result in automatic revocation;

(8) Unauthorized or misuse of seal, including the sealing, dating and signing of any documents.

Okla. Admin. Code § 460:1-11-4