2018 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 59. Professions and Occupations
§59-3023.4. Enforcement program - Investigations

A. It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor to develop an enforcement program which will ensure compliance with regulations and requirements referenced in this chapter. An enforcement program may include, but is not limited to, regulations for identification of property locations which are subject to the regulations and requirements; issuing notifications to violating property owners or operators; random on-site inspections and tests on existing installations; witnessing periodic inspections and testing in order to ensure satisfactory performance by licensed persons, sole proprietors, firms or corporations; and assisting in the development of public awareness programs.

B. Any person may request an investigation into an alleged violation of this chapter by giving notice to the Department of Labor of such violation or danger. The notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request.

C. Upon receipt of a notification, if the Commissioner determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the Commissioner shall cause to be made an investigation in accordance with this chapter as soon as practicable to determine if such violation or danger exists. If the Commissioner determines that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the Department of Labor shall notify the party in writing of such determination.

Added by Laws 2016, c. 93, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.