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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-623: Exemptions

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  2. Title 59

A. On and after July 1, 2003, it shall be unlawful for an

individual to conduct, for compensation, a home inspection or to

advertise or otherwise hold themselves out to be in the business of

home inspection in this state unless licensed pursuant to the Home

Inspection Licensing Act.

B. The Home Inspection Licensing Act shall not apply to:

1. Individuals inspecting new residential construction;

2. Licensed architects engaged in the practice of architecture

as defined and regulated by Section 46.1 et seq. of this title;

3. Individuals holding other occupational licenses who only do

home inspections within the occupational confines of that license;

4. Government employees who perform inspections when acting

within the scope of their employment; or

5. Persons regulated by the State Board of Agriculture who

issue wood infestation reports as defined in Section 3-81 of Title 2

of the Oklahoma Statutes.

C. Any single-item inspection requested by a client, whether or

not the item to be inspected is specifically included or excluded in

the definition of home inspection pursuant to Section 858-622 of

this title, may be performed by a professional craftsman whose

expertise is in the specific area or by persons qualified by

education or training to conduct that specific inspection. If a

single-item that has been requested for inspection is an area of

expertise that is licensed by the state, then that person conducting

the inspection shall be licensed in respect to that particular area.

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