SECTION 10:15-23-1. Registration of individuals

(a)   All individuals shall register annually by the last day of the individuals' birth months as provided in Section 15.14 of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act and shall file a registration statement with the Board in a format prescribed by the Board. The certificate or license shall be considered lapsed after the last day of the birth month.

(b)   All registration statements shall be accompanied by a registration fee.

(1)   In the case of a registrant who has reached the age of sixty-five (65), the registration fee shall be reduced, as provided in Subchapter 27.

(2)   In the case of a registrant who is disabled beyond gainful employment, as provided in Section 15.14 of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act, the registration fee may be waived for the period of disability.

(3)   In the case of a registrant who is retired as defined in Subchapter 1, the registration fee shall be waived.

(4)   Pursuant to the Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act, the first year registration fee shall be waived for an active duty military personnel or their spouse.

(5)   All requests for a reduction or waiver of the registration fee shall be addressed to the Board, in writing.

(6)   The Board shall use its discretion in determining the conditions required for disability.

(c)   In addition to the registration fee paid by an individual, there shall be a fee for registering after the last day of the renewal month but within twelve (12) months after the lapse date of the certificate or license.

(d)   In addition to the registration fee paid by an individual, there shall be a fee for registering later than twelve (12) months following the lapse date of the certificate or license.

(e)   Evaluation of qualifications and approval of registrations filed by individuals shall be performed by the Executive Director or his/her designee, subject to the review and supervision of the Board.

(f)   Denial of individual registrations shall be by the Board.

(g)   During the period when a certificate or license is suspended by the Board, the suspended registrant shall be required to file annually with the Board an informational report in a format prescribed by the Board. No fee shall be required with such filing.

(h)   Renewal forms delivered to the Board office via carrier service with a postmark or ship date on or before the set expiration date as provided in this subsection shall be deemed timely filed.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 2543, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1963, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2084, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1897, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 387, eff 12-21-04 (emergency); Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1691, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 5, eff 8-6-09 (emergency); Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1690, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 489, eff 8-1-19; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 931, eff 9-11-20]