Req. No. 6853 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023) HOUSE BILL 2429 By: May AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1820.13, which relates to the Fire Extinguisher Licensing Act ; modifying application for licensing; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1820.13, is amended to read as follows: Section 1820.13 A. Upon making proper company application, payment of the proper license fee and certification of approval by the Fire Extinguisher Industry Committee, the State Fire Marshal shall issue a license to the company applicant. Upon making proper individual application, pay ment of the proper license fee and submission of required documentation, th e State Fire Marshal shall issue a license to the individual applicant . The license shall be valid for a one-year term. B. Renewal of a license shall not p rohibit disciplinary proceedings for an act committed prior to the renewal. Req. No. 6853 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C. The State Fire Marshal Commission may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates through out the year. For any change in such expiration dates, license fees sh all be prorated on an appropriate periodic basis. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023. 59-1-6853 LRB 12/20/22