The bill amends the Roofing Contractor Registration Act in Oklahoma to strengthen the regulatory framework for roofing contractors. It empowers the Construction Industries Board to oversee the endorsement provisions for both residential and commercial roofing, introducing examination and continuing education requirements for these endorsements. The bill also revises the licensing requirements, mandating proof of a business address and requiring that the Construction Industry Board and the Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association be listed as certificate holders on liability insurance policies. Additionally, it establishes penalties for violations of endorsement standards, including administrative fines and potential revocation of endorsements for repeated offenses, while emphasizing the necessity of maintaining liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
Moreover, the bill significantly increases the initial registration fee from $75 to $500 and the annual renewal fee from $75 to $250, while introducing a $500 reinstatement fee for lapsed registrations. It mandates that roofing contractors obtain a residential roofing endorsement by November 1, 2025, which requires passing an examination and completing continuing education. A grandfathering provision allows contractors registered in good standing since November 1, 2022, a twelve-month period to meet these requirements. The bill also details the examination process and stipulations for endorsement renewals, with the act set to take effect on November 1, 2025.