Oklahoma § 59-1151.6 - Application questions - Criminal history records search

§ 59-1151.6. Application questions - Criminal history records search

or background check.

A. There shall be a question on the application and renewal

forms requiring the applicant to answer under oath whether or not

the applicant has been convicted of a felony offense in this state,

another state, or any other place, and the nature of that offense

upon which a conviction was imposed. The registrar shall provide

either on the application and renewal forms or by separate notice a

statement describing the requirement under state law to register

upon entering this state to reside or work if the person has been

convicted of a sex offense.

B. Conviction of an offense shall not disqualify a person from

registration as a roofing contractor under this act; provided, the

applicant has truthfully disclosed the conviction and nature of the

offense.

C. When deemed appropriate, the registrar may conduct a

criminal history records search or background check on any applicant

or registered roofing contractor and may investigate the information

submitted on a roofing contractor application or renewal form;

provided, no adverse action may be taken against the person until

the person has been notified and given an opportunity to respond in

writing.

D. The registrar, its agents, employees and assigns shall not be

liable and are granted immunity for the acts or omissions of any

registered roofing contractor or its employees, or for any person’s

failure or omission to properly disclose any information on an

application or renewal form, including, but not limited to, pending

criminal charges, arrests or prior criminal history records,

disclosure of his or her roofing contractor registration status, or

his or her qualifications to perform or act as a roofing contractor.

Added by Laws 2010, c. 479, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.