A. All firms or corporations engaged in the service, repair and/or installation of boilers or pressure vessels located in this state shall be licensed by the Commissioner to perform such work. Provided, no license shall be required for any firms or corporations engaged in the service, repair and/or installation of hot water supply heaters as provided in paragraph 12 of subsection A of Section 141.2 of this title. The Commissioner of Labor shall abide by any existing code of installation presently adopted or as may be hereinafter adopted by this state or its agencies or by any county, municipality or school district as pertains to hot water supply heaters. The annual license fee shall be payable in advance on or before January 31 of each calendar year. Each firm or corporation must furnish evidence suitable to the Commissioner that they are qualified to perform such work.

B. All hearings for the issuance or revocations of license under this section shall comply with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act.¹

C. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act or who violates any rule or order of the Commissioner pursuant to this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and in addition thereto, may be enjoined from continuing such action. Each day upon which such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.

D. The Commissioner of Labor may promulgate rules establishing a schedule of administrative penalties and fines for violations of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and/or the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules which may be in addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties provided in this section. The promulgation of an administrative fine schedule shall grant the Commissioner authority to impose those administrative fines for any violation of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and/or the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules. Funds collected as payment from a violator for administrative fines imposed for a violation of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and/or the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules shall be deposited to the Department of Labor Administrative Penalty Revolving Fund.