Oklahoma § 59-3150.19 - Written complaints – Investigation – Exclusive

§ 59-3150.19. Written complaints – Investigation – Exclusive

administrative power.

A. Any person aggrieved by the conduct of a licensee or

unlicensed person in connection with regulated activities pursuant

to this act, may file a written complaint with the Administrator of

the Department of Consumer Credit who may investigate the complaint.

B. In the course of the investigation of the complaint, the

Administrator may:

1. Subpoena witnesses;

2. Administer oaths;

3. Examine any individual under oath or affirmation; and

4. Compel the production of records, books, papers, contracts

or other documents relevant to the investigation.

C. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena of the

Administrator under this act or to testify concerning any matter

about which the person may be interrogated under this act, the

Administrator may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for

enforcement.

D. The license of any licensee under this act who fails to

comply with a subpoena of the Administrator may be suspended pending

compliance with the subpoena.

E. The Administrator shall have exclusive administrative power

for the State of Oklahoma to investigate and enforce any and all

complaints relating to the business of making small loans filed by

any person that are not criminal in nature.

Added by Laws 2019, c. 89, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.