Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 15.28
Prima Facie Evidence
Effective Sep 1, 1992Added by Laws 1965, c. 188, § 27, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Amended by Laws 1968, c. 271, § 20, emerg. eff. April 30, 1968; Renumbered from 59 O.S. § 15.27 by Laws 1968, c. 271, § 23, emerg. eff. April 30, 1968; Amended by Laws 1992, c. 272, § 28, eff. September 1, 1992.
- A. The displaying or uttering by an individual or entity not registered in accordance with the Oklahoma Accountancy Act of a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device bearing the name of the individual or entity in conjunction with the words "Certified Public Accountant" or "Public Accountant" or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima facie evidence in any action brought pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act that the individual or entity whose name is so displayed or uttered caused or procured the display or uttering of such card, sign, advertisement or other printed, engraved or written instrument or device, and that such individual or entity is holding himself or itself out to be a certified public accountant or public accountant holding a valid permit.
- B. In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by the Oklahoma Accountancy Act shall be sufficient to justify an order to cease and desist, an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
Added by Laws 1965, c. 188, § 27, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Amended by Laws 1968, c. 271, § 20, emerg. eff. April 30, 1968; Renumbered from 59 O.S. § 15.27 by Laws 1968, c. 271, § 23, emerg. eff. April 30, 1968; Amended by Laws 1992, c. 272, § 28, eff. September 1, 1992.