SECTION 55:10-15-1. Prima facie evidence  


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  • (a)   Prima facie evidence shall be construed or attempting to construe to practice, perform or offer architecture, landscape architecture or services as interior design within the meaning and intent of the Act by display or verbal claim, sign, advertisement, contract, card or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device, or by electronic means bearing an individual's or entities name or in any other way represent to be licensed or registered under the Act. Prima facie evidence is also defined as an individual or Entity representing as able to contract, offer, perform services or use the restricted titles defined under the Act as requiring a License, Registration, Certificate of Authority or a Certificate of Title. Any such action noted by this Section shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or any other order or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct. The Board shall determine if other legal procedures and penalties are necessary and shall have the power to proceed with any and all legal procedures in addition to the injunction or other such orders issued.
    (b)   The following actions shall not be violations under 59 O.S. 46.1 et seq. and the Rules of the Board: Advertising in national publications or electronic media, provided there is no offering of professional services in jurisdictions where not licensed.
[Source: Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2555, eff 7-15-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1006, eff 9-11-20]