Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.28
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Prima facie evidence
Official statutory text
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
representing himself, herself or itself to be a certified public
accountant, public accountant or CPA, PA or entity holding a valid
permit.
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
representing himself, herself or itself to be a certified public
accountant, public accountant or CPA, PA or entity holding a valid
permit.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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