SECTION 175:1-5-4. Board sanctions

(a)   If it is proven that violations of the Oklahoma Cosmetology Act and Board rules and regulations have occurred, sanctions available to the Board are:

(1)   Revocation of license; or

(2)   Suspension of license; or

(3)   Refusal to issue license; or

(4)   Placing licensee on probation.

(5)   Fines for citations for violations of the Cosmetology and Barber Act or Board rules as in Rule 175:1-5-15. Citations may be issued by the Executive Director or an inspector on forms approved by the Board. The citation shall be served personally or by certified mail return receipt requested. The citation shall state the nature of the violation and the fine assessed. The person or establishment receiving the citation may pay the fine or contest it in a hearing before the Board conducted in accordance with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. The citation shall state the date and location of the hearing. The citation shall serve as sufficient notice of the hearing. If the fine is paid prior to the date of the hearing then the matter shall be deemed final and not subject to further review.

(b)   Such matters of violation may be referred to the District Attorney or to the Attorney General for injunctive or other relief.

[Source: Amended at 21 Ok Reg 999, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1104, eff 11-1-14; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1679, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 664, eff 9-1-16]