SECTION 35:1-11-2. Expiration date of license

(a)   The specific requirements and expiration dates for each license are set forth in the Oklahoma Agricultural Code, 2 O.S. 2001, Sections 1-1, et seq., or as subsequently amended, or by rule.

(b)   Upon notice to the Board or its designee, active-duty military service members shall be eligible for automatic extensions of professional licenses or certifications during and after military service or deployment, as follows:

(1)   The professional license or certification in good standing shall remain in good standing and shall not expire during active military service, deployment, or a reasonable time following military service or deployment;

(2)   The payment of fees to renew a professional license or certification shall be waived if such fees accrue during active military service or deployment; and

(3)   Requirements to obtain continuing education shall be waived when

(A)   Circumstances associated with military duty prevent continuing training and a waiver request has been submitted to the Board or its designee;

(B)   The active-duty military member performs the licensed or certification occupation as part of his or her military duties as annotated in Defense Department Form 214 (DD 214); or

(C)   performing any other act typically required for the renewal of the license or certificate; and

(4)   The automatic extension of a professional license or certificate may be continued as long as the licensee or certificate holder is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty and for a period of at least one (1) year after discharge from active duty.

[Source: Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2407, eff 7-25-10; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 747, eff 9-14-18]