Okla. Admin. Code § 605:10-7-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 605:10-7-11 - Applicant criminal history

(a) This section establishes the criteria utilized by the Commission in determining the effect of criminal history on applicant eligibility for real estate licensure and certification. This section applies to:

(1) All individuals seeking to obtain a real estate license;

(2) All individuals seeking an initial determination of their eligibility to obtain a real estate license.

(b) The Commission shall maintain a list of crimes that disqualify an applicant from obtaining a real estate license in compliance with 59 O.S. § 858-301.1. The crimes included on the list substantially relate to the practice of real estate and pose a reasonable threat to public safety for the reasons stated below:

(1) Real Estate Licensees have unique access to residential homes and commercial buildings.

(2) Real Estate Licensees have daily contact with the public and individuals in the occupation.

(3) Real Estate Licensees play a vital role in assisting the public with substantial long-term financial obligations.

(c) The Commission's list of disqualifying crimes is available on the Commission's website or upon request by contacting the Commission office.

(d) The Commission reserves the right to modify such list at any time.

(e) Individuals may request an initial determination from the Commission regarding whether the individual's criminal history disqualifies that individual from obtaining a real estate license. Such request must be in writing and directed to the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. The individual must submit a copy of their criminal history and any related documents and court records that specify the criminal history of the individual. A fifty dollar ($50.00) fee shall accompany any request for initial determination. The fee shall be collected by the Commission prior to the determination.

(f) Individuals may appeal the Commission's initial determination of disqualification by submitting a request in writing of the circumstances the individual would like the Commission to consider. The Commission may discuss the individual appeals at any scheduled meeting of the Commission.

Okla. Admin. Code § 605:10-7-11

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 11/1/2020

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 11/1/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 23, August 15, 2023, eff. 11/1/2023

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 11/1/2024