1. A. Every applicant for certification pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act who is not a resident of this state shall submit, with the application for certification, an irrevocable consent that service of process upon the applicant may be made by delivery of the process to the Secretary of State if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as an Oklahoma certified real estate appraiser, the plaintiff cannot, in the exercise of due diligence, effect personal service upon the applicant.
2. B. Nonresidents of this state may make certified appraisals in this state only if the appraiser is certified in a state with a reciprocity agreement to recognize the certification of appraisers from Oklahoma.

Laws 1990, HB 2267, c. 327, § 16, emerg. eff. May 31, 1990; Amended by Laws 1994, HB 2236, c. 144, § 7, eff. September 1, 1994.