SECTION 380:55-1-3. Penalties

(a)   For any violation of the Oklahoma amusement ride safety statutes or rules, the Commissioner may assess an administrative fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per violation, per day, which fine may be assessed in addition to any other penalty provided pursuant to this Act. All funds received as payment for administrative fines shall be deposited to the Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund for transfer to the General Revenue Fund.

(b)   Payment for the fines set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall be due within thirty (30) days of issuance of a citation by the Commissioner or designee. Any person wishing to contest any of the aforementioned fines shall, within thirty (30) days of issuance of the fine or fines, petition the Commissioner or designee, in writing, for an administrative hearing. If requested, the hearing shall then be scheduled by the Commissioner or designee as provided in the Administrative Procedures Act.

(c)   Any person failing to comply with a fine assessment or other administrative order of the Department within ninety (90) days of issuance of such assessment or order shall be subject to suspension and/or revocation of all certificates of inspection issued to the person by the Department of Labor. The Department may not renew a certificate of inspection until all outstanding fine assessments have been paid unless timely appeal of the assessment(s) was made and the appeal is still pending.

[Source: Added at 34 Ok Reg 1728, eff 9-15-17]