Okla. Stat. tit. 59 § 1151.4

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 1151.4 - Construction Industries Board

The Construction Industries Board is authorized to administer the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. In addition to the powers stated in the Construction Industries Board Act, the Board shall have the following powers:

1. Exercise all incidental powers and duties necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act;

2. Promulgate, adopt, amend, suspend and repeal rules as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, the proper performance of its duties, and to define categories and limitations for such registration. The rule-making powers of the Construction Industries Board are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, including those pertaining to emergency or temporary rules or regulations;

3. Promulgate forms to implement the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. The Board may administer any provision of this act through use of the Internet or other technology as deemed necessary or appropriate;

4. Issue, refuse to issue, suspend, revoke or deny a registration, or take any other action provided by the requirements of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act;

5. Collect fees, fines and civil penalties pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act and the promulgated rules;

6. Enter upon public and private property for the purpose of inspecting workers' registrations and roofing work for compliance with the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act and of the rules of the Board promulgated pursuant thereto;

7. Employ personnel and procure such supplies and equipment as may be necessary to carry out and implement the provisions of this act, subject to budgetary limitations and funding;

8. Investigate complaints, qualifications of qualifying parties or applicants for registration, and any person to the extent necessary to determine if the person is engaged in the violation of the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, including unlawful or unregistered activity. The Construction Industries Board may refer the matter for misdemeanor prosecution, whether or not the person ceases the unlawful and/or unregistered activity;

9. Initiate disciplinary proceedings, request prosecution of and initiate injunctive proceedings against any person who violates any of the provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule promulgated pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act;

10. Reprimand or place on probation, or both, any holder of a registration pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act;

11. Administer oaths, order or subpoena the attendance of witnesses, the inspection of records and premises, and the production of books, records, and papers for the investigation of matters that may come before the Board;

12. Authority to appoint members who shall serve as a code variance and appeals board;

13. Maintain an administrative staff to carry out the responsibilities of the Board and Committee;

14. The registrar shall maintain and provide a complete roster listing the names, last-known addresses, and status of all registrants. The registrar may condense or provide an abstract of a roofing contractor's record for public information; provided, a complete record is available for public inspection upon written request; and

15. Upon the advice and recommendation of the Committee, the Board may, in its discretion, enter into a written reciprocity agreement with another state if the requirements for registration in the other state are deemed by the Committee to be substantially the same or equivalent to the requirements for obtaining an original registration in force in this state at the date of such registration, and then issue a registration by reciprocity to a qualified party applicant who is currently licensed or registered to engage in roofing contractor work in another state that has entered into a written reciprocity agreement with the Board.

Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 1151.4

Amended by Laws 2014 , c. 270, s. 3, eff. 11/1/2014.

Added by Laws 2010 , SB 2180, c. 479, §4, eff. 11/1/2010.