Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-46.31 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-46.31
Examination of landscape architects - License
Status: in_force

certificate - Issuance of license without examination.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the State Architectural and

Licensed Interior Designers Act, no license shall be issued to any

person to practice landscape architecture in this state unless the

person:

1. Is twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

2. Holds a degree from an accredited landscape architecture

program and has such practical training as this act and the Board's

rules deem appropriate;

3. Has passed the examinations prescribed by the Board

including the Oklahoma Plant Materials Exam; and

4. Has paid all applicable fees.

B. If the Board determines the interest of the public will be

served and the person is deemed by the Board to be qualified and

competent by equivalent standards as the Board sets by rule or in

compliance with the Military Service Occupation, Education and

Credentialing Act, the application shall be approved by the Board

after the person has fulfilled all requirements of this act and

rules of the Board.

C. Examinations may be administered by an electronic method and

shall be held not less than once each year. Notices of the time and

place for the holding of examinations shall be given in the manner

and form as prescribed by the Board. All landscape architects are

required to take and pass the Oklahoma Plant Materials Exam.

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D. The Board shall establish rules for examination of landscape

architects and may elect to follow the recommendations of the

Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) or

its successor. The examination shall be designed to determine the

qualifications of the applicant to practice landscape architecture.

The examination shall cover such technical, professional and

practical subjects as relate to the practice of the profession of

landscape architecture. The examination shall also cover the basic

arts and sciences and knowledge of material which is necessary to

the proper understanding, application and qualification for practice

of the profession of landscape architecture. The minimum passing

grade in all subjects of the examination shall be as established by

the Board. An applicant receiving a passing grade on a subject

included in the examination will be given credit, subject to CLARB's

provisions and subject to the rules of the Board. Applicants for

readmittance to the examination shall pay the application fee.

Upon passage of the examination, completion of the Board's

requirements as prescribed by this act and rules, and the payment of

all applicable fees prescribed by the rules of the Board, the Board

shall issue to the applicant a license which shall authorize the

person to engage in the practice of landscape architecture in this

state.

E. Pursuant to such rules as it may have adopted, the Board

shall have the power to issue licenses without requiring an

examination to persons who have been licensed to practice landscape

architecture in states other than the State of Oklahoma, in a

territory of the United States, in the District of Columbia, or in a

country other than the United States provided that the state,

territory, district or country has a similar reciprocal provision to

authorize the issuance of licenses to persons who have been licensed

in this state. If a person who has been licensed in a state other

than the State of Oklahoma, in a territory of the United States, in

the District of Columbia, or in a country other than the United

States complies with this act and rules of the Board, the secretary-

treasurer, in the exercise of his or her discretion, or upon the

order of the Board and upon the receipt of all applicable fees

prescribed by the Board, shall issue to the person a license to

practice landscape architecture in this state.

F. The Board has the authority to issue temporary licenses

while qualifying the applicant in compliance with Section 4100 et

seq. of this title or with any declared state of emergency.

G. The following shall govern design competitions in the state:

1. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a person or firm from

participating in a landscape architectural design competition

involving only programming, planning, schematic design or design

development information provided to a sponsor; and

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2. The competition winner, prior to seeking the commission for

services on the proposed project, shall apply for licensing in this

state within ten (10) days of notification of winning the

competition and complete the process within thirty (30) days.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1151.2a — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1151.2a
Administration and enforcement authority
Status: in_force

A. The Construction Industries Board is authorized to

administer and enforce the Roofing Contractor Registration Act.

B. 1. The Construction Industries Board is authorized to

administer and enforce the commercial roofer endorsement provisions

of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act.

2. The Construction Industries Board shall have the authority

to administer and enforce the provisions of the commercial roofer

endorsement provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act,

including the authority to:

a. establish the examination and continuing education

requirements and procedures for endorsements of

persons desiring or intending to engage in the

business or trade of a commercial roofing contractor

with the advice and input from the Committee of

Roofing Examiners using assistance from a third-party

vendor as necessary and appropriate,

b. establish and enforce the minimum standards of

commercial roofer endorsements in this state and rules

promulgated pursuant to the commercial roofer

endorsement provisions of the Roofing Contractor

Registration Act with the advice and input from the

Committee of Roofing Examiners,

c. promulgate, prescribe, amend, and repeal rules

necessary to implement the provisions of the

commercial roofer endorsement of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act with the advice and input

from the Committee of Roofing Examiners,

d. issue, renew, suspend, revoke, modify, or deny

endorsements to engage in commercial roofing

contractor work pursuant to the Roofing Contractor

Registration Act,

e. conduct investigations for the purpose of inspecting

commercial roofer endorsements for compliance with the

commercial roofer endorsement provisions of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act, and of the rules

of the Board promulgated pursuant thereto, into the

qualifications of applicants and allegations of

violations,

f. establish and levy administrative fines against any

person who violates any of the provisions of the

commercial roofer endorsement standards of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act or any rule promulgated

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pursuant thereto, not to exceed five percent (5%) of

the commercial job. For any residential job, on a

first violation, the Board may levy an administrative

fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00); on

any second violation, levy an administrative fine not

to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); on a third

violation, levy an administrative fine not to exceed

Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00); and

for any subsequent violation, revoke the registration

and commercial roofer endorsement,

g. initiate disciplinary proceedings and provide hearings

on any person who violates any of the provisions of

the commercial roofer endorsement standards of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule

promulgated pursuant thereto,

h. request prosecution of and initiate injunctive

proceedings against any person who violates any of the

provisions of the commercial roofers endorsement in

the Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule

promulgated pursuant to the commercial roofer

endorsement of the Roofing Contractor Registration

Act, and

i. exercise all incidental powers as necessary and proper

to implement and enforce the provisions of the

commercial roofer endorsement of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act and the rules promulgated

pursuant thereto.

C. 1. The Construction Industries Board shall administer and

enforce the residential roofer endorsement provisions of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act.

2. The Construction Industries Board shall administer and

enforce the provisions of the residential roofer endorsement

provisions of the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, including:

a. establish the examination and continuing education

requirements and procedures for endorsements of

persons desiring or intending to engage in the

business or trade of a residential roofing contractor

with the advice and input from the Committee of

Roofing Examiners using assistance from a third-party

vendor as necessary and appropriate,

b. establish and enforce the minimum standards of

residential roofer endorsements in this state and

rules promulgated pursuant to the residential roofer

endorsement provisions of the Roofing Contractor

Registration Act with the advice and input from the

Committee of Roofing Examiners,

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c. promulgate, prescribe, amend, and repeal rules

necessary to implement the provisions of the

residential roofer endorsement of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act with the advice and input

from the Committee of Roofing Examiners,

d. issue, renew, suspend, revoke, modify, or deny

endorsements to engage in residential roofing

contractor work pursuant to the Roofing Contractor

Registration Act,

e. conduct investigations for the purpose of inspecting

residential roofer endorsements for compliance with

the residential roofer endorsement provisions of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act, and of the rules

of the Board promulgated pursuant thereto, into the

qualifications of applicants and allegations of

violations,

f. establish and levy administrative fines against any

person who violates any of the provisions of the

residential roofer endorsement standards of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule

promulgated pursuant thereto. For any residential

job, on a first violation, the Board may levy an

administrative fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00); on any second violation, levy an

administrative fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00); on a third violation, levy an

administrative fine not to exceed Three Thousand Five

Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00); and for any subsequent

violation, revoke the registration and residential

roofer endorsement,

g. initiate disciplinary proceedings and provide hearings

on any person who violates any of the provisions of

the residential roofer endorsement standards of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule

promulgated pursuant thereto,

h. request prosecution of and initiate injunctive

proceedings against any person who violates any of the

provisions of the residential roofers endorsement in

the Roofing Contractor Registration Act or any rule

promulgated pursuant to the residential roofer

endorsement of the Roofing Contractor Registration

Act, and

i. exercise all incidental powers as necessary and proper

to implement and enforce the provisions of the

residential roofer endorsement of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act and the rules promulgated

pursuant thereto.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 918
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1261.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1261.1
Issuance of licenses - Qualifications - Types of
Status: in_force

license - Private practice – Definitions.

A. To obtain a license under the Social Worker's Licensing Act,

an applicant shall:

1. Submit a written application in a form prescribed by the

State Board of Licensed Social Workers;

2. Have attained the age of majority;

3. Have graduated and received a degree in social work from an

approved social work program;

4. Have completed any necessary post graduate experience and

supervision in the practice of social work;

5. Have passed the necessary examination and paid all fees

required by the Board; and

6. Submit to a national criminal history record check, as

defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The

costs associated with the national criminal history record check

shall be paid by the applicant and submitted to the Board at the

time of application. With the required fee, the applicant shall

provide to the Board two classifiable sets of fingerprints to be

provided to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

B. If the results of the national criminal history record check

required by subsection A of this section reveal that the applicant

has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, any

felony crime that substantially relates to the occupation of a

social worker and poses a reasonable threat to public safety, the

individual's application for licensure may be disapproved and no

further action shall be taken on the application.

C. Upon certification by the Board, the Board shall authorize

the issuance of social work licenses to persons who qualify as

follows:

1. As a licensed social work associate (LSWA) who has a

baccalaureate degree in social work from an accredited institution

or an approved social work program or both and has passed the

examination provided for under these provisions or who has a

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doctoral or master's degree in social work from an institution with

a program accredited by an approved social work program and has

passed the examination provided for under these provisions;

2. As a licensed master's social worker (LMSW) who has a

master's degree in social work from an accredited institution or an

approved social work program or both and has passed the examination

provided for under the Social Worker's Licensing Act;

3. As a licensed social worker (LSW) who has a master's degree

in social work from an accredited institution or an approved social

work program or both and has three thousand (3,000) hours of

postgraduate experience in the practice of social work under

professional supervision of a person licensed under those

provisions, and who has passed the examination provided for under

the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act;

4. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has a

master's degree in social work from an accredited institution or an

approved social work program or both and has three thousand (3,000)

hours of postgraduate experience in the practice of clinical social

work under professional supervision of a person licensed by the

Social Worker's Licensing Act, and who has passed the examination

provided for under the Social Worker's Licensing Act; and

5. As a licensed social worker with administration specialty

(LSW-ADM) who has a master's degree in social work from an

accredited institution or an approved social work program or both

and has three thousand (3,000) hours of postgraduate experience in

the practice of administrative social work under professional

supervision of a person licensed by the Social Worker's Licensing

Act, and who has passed the examination provided for under the

Social Worker's Licensing Act.

D. Applicants who have been licensed as an LSWA, LMSW, LSW,

LCSW or LSW-ADM in good standing in another state for a minimum of

three (3) years continually since the time of initial full licensure

post-provisional term and comply with all other state requirements

shall be licensed by the Board.

E. No person may engage in the private practice of clinical

social work unless that person:

1. Is licensed under the Social Worker's Licensing Act as a

licensed clinical social worker (LCSW); and

2. Continues to meet continuing education requirements set by

the Board.

F. No person may engage in an independent social work practice

unless that person:

1. Is licensed under the Social Worker's Licensing Act as a

licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed social worker with

administration specialty (LSW-ADM) or licensed social worker (LSW).

This specifically and intentionally excludes licensed social work

associates (LSWA) and licensed masters social workers (LMSW); and

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2. Continues to meet continuing education requirements set by

the Board.

G. Any person seeking to pursue postgraduate supervision for

the licensed social worker (LSW), licensed social worker with

administration specialty (LSW-ADM), or licensed clinical social

worker (LCSW) must hold licensure status of licensed social work

associate (LSWA) or licensed masters social worker (LMSW) prior to

board approval of postgraduate supervision for licensure as

specified in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of subsection C of this section.

H. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2095.20 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2095.20
Oklahoma Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator Recovery Fund -
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 40Recovery Fund - Reimbursement and payments.

A. 1. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a

revolving fund for the Commission on Consumer Credit to be

designated the “Oklahoma Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Loan

Originator Recovery Fund”. The fund shall consist of fees received

by the Administrator of Consumer Credit to be paid into the fund.

2. The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to

fiscal year limitations and shall be under the administrative

direction of the Administrator. Monies accruing to the credit of

this fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended

by the Commission, pursuant to rules promulgated by the Commission,

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for the purposes specified in subsection B of this section. The

provisions of this paragraph shall have retroactive and prospective

application.

3. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants

issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by

law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services for approval and payment.

B. 1. Subject to the limitations of this subsection, monies in

the fund shall be used to reimburse any entity or individual in an

amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) who has been

adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to have suffered

monetary damages by an entity or individual required to have a

license under the Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage

Licensing Act in any transaction or series of transactions for which

a license is required under the Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement

for Mortgage Licensing Act because of the acquisition of money or

property by fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, false pretenses,

artifice, trickery, or by any other act which would constitute a

violation of the Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage

Licensing Act.

2. Payments for claims based on judgments against any one

person required to have a license under the Oklahoma Secure and Fair

Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act shall not exceed in the

aggregate Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00).

3. Payments for claims may only be made for a cause of action

which has accrued on or after November 1, 1997, and which has

accrued not more than two (2) years prior to filing the action in

district court.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1699 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1699
Limit on student apprentices working under a journeyman
Status: in_force

or contractor.

One student apprentice is allowed to work per physical job site

with direct supervision under a single journeyman or electrical

contractor; provided, however, that no such student apprentice shall

be counted against the maximum number of apprentices who are allowed

by law or regulation to work under the supervision of a single

journeyman or contractor. A student apprentice is not allowed to

work on high voltage systems defined by the National Electrical

Code.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2067 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2067
Disciplinary proceedings - Penalties
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists may assess

administrative penalties, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any

license, place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a license holder

or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:

1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to

procure a license or renewal of a license to practice perfusion;

2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or

other causes of incompetence;

3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used,

or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;

6. Has practiced perfusion after the license has expired or has

been suspended, revoked or not renewed;

7. Has practiced perfusion under cover of any permit, license,

or certificate illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;

8. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any

provision of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1434

9. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the

rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics

adopted and published by the Board;

10. Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine; or

11. Has been found to be in violation of any provision of the

Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act or rules promulgated thereto.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-357 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-357
See the following versions:
Status: in_force

OS 59-357v1 (SB 993, Laws 2025, c. 300, § 6)

OS 59-357v2 (SB 789, Laws 2025, c. 414, § 2)
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1739 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1739
Currently registered dietitions exempted from examination
Status: in_force

requirement.

For one (1) year beginning on November 1, 1984, the Board shall

waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person

who is registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a

registered dietitian on November 1, 1984, or who becomes so

registered before November 1, 1985.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-141 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-141
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners shall have the power

and duty to:

1. Regulate the practice of podiatric medicine;

2. Promulgate the rules that may be necessary to implement and

enforce the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act;

3. Set license and examination fees required by the Podiatric

Medicine Practice Act;

4. Receive fees and deposit said fees with the State Treasurer

in the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners' Revolving Fund;

5. Issue, renew, revoke, deny, and suspend licenses to practice

podiatric medicine;

6. Examine all qualified applicants for licenses to practice

podiatric medicine;

7. Investigate complaints and hold hearings;

8. Adopt and establish rules of professional conduct, which

shall apply to every person who practices podiatric medicine in this

state;

9. Set educational requirements for licensure; and

10. Perform such other duties, exercise such other powers, and

employ such personnel as is required by the provisions of the

Podiatric Medicine Practice Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-46.20 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-46.20
Annual report
Status: in_force

At the close of each fiscal year, the Board shall make a full

report of its proceedings during the year to the Governor and shall

pay into the General Revenue Fund of the state ten percent (10%) of

all license and certificate of authority issuance and renewal fees

collected and received during the fiscal year.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-989 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-989
Penalties
Status: in_force

Every person, firm or corporation, either as principal or agent,

who shall in any manner engage in, or conduct a public auction sale,

without having first obtained a license as hereinbefore provided, or

who shall knowingly advertise, represent or hold forth any sale of

goods, wares or merchandise to be conducted contrary to the

provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and

shall upon conviction thereof be fined in any sum not less than Two

Hundred Dollars ($200.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00), to which may be added imprisonment of not less than

thirty (30) days and not more than one hundred eighty (180) days .
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-503.2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-503.2
Authority to prescribe administrative remedies for
Status: in_force

licensee violations.

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may

promulgate rules to create administrative remedies for licensee

violations of statutory or regulatory prescribed unprofessional

conduct.

B. The Board is authorized to prescribe by rule administrative

remedies, disciplinary actions and administrative procedures to

provide remedies and disciplinary actions for licensee violations of

statutory or regulatory prescribed unprofessional conduct, to

include fines up to the limits otherwise prescribed by statute or

rule.

C. Any such administrative action rules promulgated by the

Board shall provide procedure:

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1. For the licensee to contest or dispute any administrative

action;

2. For procedures for resolution of any such contest or

dispute; and

3. For appropriate protection of private information consistent

with state and federal law.

D. ALL LICENSED PROFESSIONALS: All administrative remedies

defined in this section are applicable to any and all professional

licensees under the legislative jurisdiction of the State Board of

Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1820.18 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1820.18
Payment of costs of administration of act
Status: in_force

All costs of administration of the Fire Extinguisher Licensing

Act shall be paid from fees, monies and other revenue collected

pursuant to the provisions of the Fire Extinguisher Licensing Act.

At no time shall a claim for payment be submitted to the Director of

the Office of Management and Enterprise Services if the revenue

deposited in the Fire Extinguisher Industry Revolving Fund to the

current date does not equal or exceed the total claims for payments

made to that date.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-307.4 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-307.4
Criminal history record - Investigation - Costs
Status: in_force

A. Prior to the issuance of a license pursuant to this Code,

each applicant shall submit to a national criminal history record

check, as defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma

Statutes.

B. Upon receipt by the Commission of criminal history, the

Commission shall conduct an investigation in accordance with rules

promulgated by the Commission.

C. The costs associated with the national criminal history

record check shall be paid by the applicant.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-525 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-525
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma

Athletic Trainers Act".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1264.3 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1264.3
Use of LSW-ADM title
Status: in_force

Any person who has received a license as a licensed social

worker with administration specialty shall have the right to use the

title licensed social worker with administration specialty, and the

abbreviation LSW-ADM. No other person shall assume such title, use

such abbreviation, or any word or letters, signs, figures or devices

to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed social

worker.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1038 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1038
License - Expiration - Late renewal - Fee - Exemption for
Status: in_force

military service.

A. No license shall be issued for longer than one (1) year and

all licenses shall expire on the last day in the birth month of the

licensee.

B. An application for the renewal of a license which is

received more than thirty (30) days following the date of expiration

and which is accompanied by a fee established pursuant to Section

1000.5 of this title, and proof of current continuing education

requirements, may be accepted and the license reissued without

examination.

C. The fee for late renewal and the continuing education

requirements shall not be required of any holder of a license which

expires while such holder is in military service, if application for

renewal is made within one (1) year following the service discharge

of such person.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-475.13 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-475.13
Application form - Certified council record in lieu of
Status: in_force

form - Fees.

A. 1. Application for a professional engineer, professional

structural engineer, or professional surveyor license, or

certification as an engineer intern or surveyor intern, shall be on

a form prescribed and furnished by the Board. It shall contain

statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a

detailed summary of technical and engineering or surveying

experience and shall include the names and complete mailing

addresses of the references, none of whom may be members of the

Board or immediate family members of the applicant.

2. The Board may accept the certified information contained in

a valid NCEES Record issued by the National Council of Examiners for

Engineering and Surveying for professional engineer or professional

surveyor applicants in lieu of the same information that is required

on the form prescribed and furnished by the Board. All initial

applicants for a license must submit an NCEES Record along with any

additional required forms to be considered for licensure.

B. 1. The application fees shall be established by Board

rules.

2. The certification fee for a firm shall be established by

Board rules.

3. Should the Board deny the issuance of a license to any

applicant, including the application of a firm for a certificate of

authority, the fee shall be retained as an application fee.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1105 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1105
Powers and duties of Department
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers conferred by the Waterworks and

Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act, the Department shall

have the following powers and duties:

1. To institute in any court of competent jurisdiction such

actions or proceedings, including but not limited to actions and

proceedings for mandatory or prohibitory injunctions or mandamus, as

it may deem necessary either to enforce or to prevent violation of

any provision of this act or of any rule or order made thereunder,

or to enforce any subpoena or order issued or made under authority

of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Act;

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2. To conduct and cooperate with others in conducting

educational and training programs, including itinerant training

programs or district meetings, concerning plant operation and

related subjects;

3. To employ such personnel, incur such expenses, and purchase

such personal property as may be necessary for the purposes of this

act, insofar as funds are lawfully available therefor;

4. To prescribe such procedures and forms as may be necessary

to the administration of the Waterworks and Wastewater Works

Operator Certification Act;

5. To prescribe the form and content of, and to grade and

determine the criteria for the successful completion of,

examinations given to applicants and to provide for the

confidentiality of examinations and individual test scores;

6. To perform such other acts as shall be necessary for the

accomplishment of the purposes of the Waterworks and Wastewater

Works Operator Certification Act;

7. To enforce the provisions of the Waterworks and Wastewater

Works Operator Certification Act, rules promulgated thereunder and

orders, certifications and registrations issued pursuant thereto;

and

8. To conduct voluntary certification programs, certification

programs specifically authorized by state statute, and certification

programs promulgated by the Environmental Quality Board pursuant to

a federal regulation or requirement; and to issue, renew or

reactivate certificates and to register persons employed as helpers

pursuant to such programs.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1949.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1949.1
Reimbursement under medical or hospital insurance plan
Status: in_force

- Construction of act.

Nothing in the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Act shall be

construed to require reimbursement under the policies of health

insurers and nonprofit hospital or medical service plans unless the

contract specifically calls for reimbursement to licensed behavioral

practitioners.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3020 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3020
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Elevator Safety

Act”.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3023.6 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3023.6
Initial and annual inspections
Status: in_force

A. Initial inspections shall be conducted by the Commissioner

or his or her designee. It shall be the responsibility of the

owners of all new and existing conveyances located in any building

or structure to have the conveyances inspected annually (ASME A17.1,

category one) by a licensed elevator inspector. Subsequent to

inspection, the licensed elevator inspector shall supply the

property owner or lessee and the Commissioner with a written

inspection report describing any and all violations. Property

owners shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the published

inspection report, or a reasonable period of time as determined by

the Commissioner beyond the 30-day period, to be in full compliance

with correcting the violations.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the owners of conveyances

to have a licensed elevator inspector, as described in this chapter,

ensure that the required tests are performed at intervals in

compliance with ASME A17.1, ASME A18.1 and ASCE 21.

C. All tests shall be performed by a licensed elevator

mechanic.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1151.14 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1151.14
Filing of complaint
Status: in_force

A. Any person may file a written duly verified complaint with

the registrar alleging that a person has committed any of the

following acts or omissions:

1. Abandonment of a roofing contract without legal excuse after

a deposit of money or other consideration has been paid;

2. Diversion of funds or property entrusted to a roofing

contractor;

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3. Engaging in any fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices or

misrepresentation of products, services or qualifications as a

roofing contractor;

4. Making a false or misleading statement in an application for

roofing contractor registration or renewal application or in

soliciting a contract for roofing services;

5. Adjudication against the roofing contractor by a court of

competent jurisdiction for a violation of the provisions of the

Roofing Contractor Registration Act, or a license or registration

suspended, revoked or other discipline imposed by any other

professional regulatory board in this or any other jurisdiction;

6. Engaging in or offering to engage in work without a valid

registration and commercial roofer endorsement as required for

roofing contractors pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration

Act or performing roofing services during any period when the

roofing contractor's registration is denied, suspended or revoked;

7. Engaging in or offering to engage in roofing services

without obtaining a proper permit as may be required by any state or

local authority;

8. Failure to comply with any tax laws authorized by the state

or any of its political subdivisions;

9. Damaging or injuring persons or property while performing

roofing services under a valid roofing contractor registration for

which the roofing contractor's liability insurance or workers

compensation coverage was inadequate;

10. Failure to display the roofing firm name, existence of any

commercial roofer endorsement, if any, and the roofing contractor

registration number on all vehicles used to transport materials and

tools in the operation of the business in letters and numerals at

least two (2) inches in height in a conspicuous location on both

sides of each vehicle in contrasting color to the background color;

11. Failure to post in a conspicuous place on each job site the

name, existence of any commercial roofer endorsement, registration

number, and telephone number for the registration under which any

work is being performed;

12. Engaging in or offering to engage in roofing contractor

work using a roofing registration number of another registrant,

whether the registration is or is not in good standing;

13. Advertising, either directly or through another, for

roofing contractor work without a valid, continuing registration, or

without displaying registration number on advertisement, including

but not limited to contracts and signage on vehicles;

14. Soliciting roofing contractor work through contracts

obtained by salespersons not under the direct supervision and

employment of a registered roofing contractor when such contract is

then sold for remuneration or something of value and consists of a

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pattern of conduct that can be shown to be a business practice in a

secondary market of sales of contracts for profit;

15. Gross defects in workmanship in a roofing contractor

project that risks serious harm or injury to a person, or unjustly

causes monetary damages in excess of Five Thousand Dollars

($5,000.00); or

16. Failure to comply with a specified provision of the Roofing

Contractor Registration Act.

B. The complaint shall be on a form approved by the registrar

and shall set forth the alleged act or omission stated in subsection

A of this section, and a statement of sufficient facts upon which a

reasonable person could conclude that the act or omission specified

in subsection A of this section has been committed. All complaints

filed with the registrar shall be open to public inspection.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the

complainant to first file a complaint with the registrar before

seeking relief or remedies allowed by law.

C. A complaint received by the registrar as provided in this

section may be retained by the Board for investigation, citation,

and hearing before the Roofing Hearing Board or, in the Board's

discretion, the complaint may be referred to the district attorney

for appropriate disposition as determined by the district attorney,

in his or her discretion.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.33 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.33
Renumbered as § 15.37 of this title by Laws 1992, c
Status: in_force

272, § 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1305 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1305
Applications - Contents - Interrogatories and
Status: in_force

investigation - Fee - Second and subsequent applications –

Definitions.

A. The application for license to serve as a bail bondsman

shall affirmatively show that the applicant:

1. Is a person who has reached the age of twenty-one (21)

years;

2. Has not been previously convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo

contendere to, any felony crime that substantially relates to the

occupation of a bail bondsman and poses a reasonable threat to

public safety;

3. Is a citizen of the United States;

4. Has been a bona fide resident of the state for at least one

(1) year;

5. Will actively engage in the bail bond business;

6. Has knowledge or experience, or has received instruction in

the bail bond business; and

7. Has a high school diploma or its equivalent; provided,

however, the provisions of this paragraph shall apply only to

initial applications for license submitted on or after November 1,

1997, and shall not apply to renewal applications for license.

B. The applicant shall apply electronically on forms approved

by the Insurance Commissioner, and the Commissioner may propound any

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reasonable interrogatories to an applicant for a license pursuant to

Sections 1301 through 1341 of this title, or on any renewal thereof,

relating to qualifications, residence, prospective place of business

and any other matters which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, are

deemed necessary or expedient in order to protect the public and

ascertain the qualifications of the applicant. The Commissioner may

also conduct any reasonable inquiry or investigation relative to the

determination of the fitness of the applicant to be licensed or to

continue to be licensed including, but not limited to, requiring a

national criminal history record check as defined by Section 150.9

of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The Commissioner may require

any documents reasonably necessary to verify the information in the

application.

C. An applicant shall furnish to the Commissioner a license fee

of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) with the application, two

complete sets of the fingerprints of the applicant and a recent

credential-size full face photograph of the applicant. The

fingerprints of the applicant shall be certified by an authorized

law enforcement officer. The applicant shall provide with the

application an investigative fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)

with which the Commissioner will conduct an investigation of the

applicant. All fees shall be nonrefundable.

D. In addition to the license fee set forth in subsection C of

this section, an applicant for a multicounty agent bondsman license

shall furnish to the Commissioner a license fee of Seven Hundred

Fifty Dollars ($750.00).

E. Failure of the applicant to secure approval of the

Commissioner shall not preclude the applicant from reapplying, but a

second application shall not be considered by the Commissioner

within three (3) months after denial of the last application.

F. The fee for a duplicate pocket license shall be Twenty-five

Dollars ($25.00).

G. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2095.25 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2095.25
Reporting of violations and enforcement actions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding or subject to state privacy law, the

Administrator of Consumer Credit is required to regularly report

violations of the Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage

Licensing Act as well as enforcement actions and other relevant

information to the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and

Registry subject to the provisions contained in Section 2095.22 of

this title.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2034 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2034
Provisional license
Status: in_force

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may

issue, upon payment of a fee established by the Board, a provisional

license to practice respiratory care for a period of six (6) months

under supervision of a consenting licensed respiratory care

practitioner or consenting licensed physician. A provisional

license may be issued to a person licensed in another state,

territory or country who does not qualify for a license by

endorsement but has applied to take the license examination and

otherwise meets the qualifications of the Board. Provided, the

applicant must show written evidence, verified by oath, that the

applicant is currently practicing or has within the last six (6)

months practiced respiratory care in another state, territory or

country. A provisional license may be issued also to a graduate of

a respiratory care education program, approved by the Commission on

Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or an equivalent national

respiratory care educational accrediting body as identified by the

Respiratory Care Advisory Committee and approved by the State Board

of Medical Licensure and Supervision, who has applied to take the

license examination and otherwise meets the qualifications of the

Board.

B. A currently enrolled student may receive a provisional

license as set out by the rules of the Board.

C. Provisional licenses may be renewed at the discretion of the

Board for additional six-month periods.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-822 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-822
Altering, modifying, or changing completed appraisal
Status: in_force

A. An AMC shall not alter, modify, or otherwise change or

attempt to alter, modify, or otherwise change a completed appraisal

submitted by an appraiser by doing any of the following:

1. Permanently removing the appraiser’s signature or seal;

2. Adding information to, or removing information from, the

appraisal;

3. Altering, modifying or otherwise changing a completed

appraisal submitted by an independent appraiser without the

appraiser’s knowledge and written consent; or

4. Using an appraisal submitted by an independent appraiser for

any other transaction or use.

B. No AMC shall require an appraiser to provide the AMC with

the appraiser’s digital signature or seal, but nothing in this

subsection shall be deemed to prohibit an appraiser from voluntarily

providing his or her digital signature to another person in the

manner permitted by the provisions of the USPAP.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-642.2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-642.2
Reporting unprofessional conduct or inability to
Status: in_force

practice medicine — Liability.

A. Every person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine by

the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners shall report to the Board

information that the reporting person reasonably believes indicates

that a person licensed to practice medicine in this state is, or may

be, engaged in unprofessional conduct or may be unable to practice

medicine with reasonable skill or safety to patients.

B. An individual, institution, agency, or organization required

to report under this section who does so in good faith is not

subject to civil damages for reporting.

C. Upon receiving a complaint involving potential criminal

conduct, the Board shall promptly report the complaint to

appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-603 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-603
Positions and salaries
Status: in_force

The Board of Examiners in Optometry shall create positions, make

the appointment, and unless otherwise provided by act of the

Legislature, shall fix the salary of officials, attorneys and other

employees necessary to perform the duties imposed upon the Board of

Examiners in Optometry by law, payable from the appropriations made

by this act for such services provided in Section 2.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1800.16 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1800.16
Violations - Penalties
Status: in_force

A. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Alarm,

Locksmith and Fire Sprinkler Industry Act, upon conviction, shall be

guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in the county jail

for a period not to exceed one (1) year or by the imposition of a

fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by both such

imprisonment and fine.

B. 1. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, if

after a hearing in accordance with Article II of the Administrative

Procedures Act, the Commissioner of Labor finds any person to be in

violation of any of the provisions of the Alarm, Locksmith and Fire

Sprinkler Industry Act or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto,

the person may be subject to an administrative fine of not more than

Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each violation. Each day a person

is in violation may constitute a separate violation. The maximum

fine shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

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2. All administrative fines collected pursuant to the

provisions of this subsection shall be deposited in the Alarm,

Locksmith and Fire Sprinkler Industry Revolving Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-545.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-545.1
PA Licensure Compact — Purpose
Status: in_force

In order to strengthen access to medical services and in

recognition of the advances in the delivery of medical services, the

participating states of the PA Licensure Compact have allied in

common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements

the existing authority of state licensing boards to license and

discipline physician assistants, or PAs, and seeks to enhance the

portability of a license to practice as a PA while safeguarding the

safety of patients. The Compact allows medical services to be

provided by PAs via the mutual recognition of the licensee's

qualifying license by other Compact participating states. The

Compact also adopts the prevailing standard for PA licensure and

affirms that the practice and delivery of medical services by the PA

occurs where the patient is located at the time of the patient

encounter and therefore requires the PA to be under the jurisdiction

of the state licensing board where the patient is located. State

licensing boards that participate in the Compact retain the

jurisdiction to impose adverse action against a Compact privilege in

that state issued to a PA through the procedures of the Compact.

The PA Licensure Compact will alleviate burdens for military

families by allowing active duty military personnel and their

spouses to obtain a Compact privilege based on having an

unrestricted license in good standing from a participating state.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1750.2A — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1750.2A
Noncompliance with act – Injunction and enforcement
Status: in_force

Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of

the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act or the Bail

Enforcement and Licensing Act may be enjoined from such violations

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or required to comply with such provisions by any district court of

competent jurisdiction. The Council on Law Enforcement Education

and Training or the Attorney General may apply for an order

enjoining such violation or enforcing compliance with law and rule.

Upon the filing of a verified petition with the court, the court, if

satisfied by the affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated

any provisions of the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private

Investigator Act or the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act, may

issue a temporary injunction enjoining such continued violation. In

case of violation of any order or decree issued by court, the

offender may be held in contempt of court. Proceedings under this

section shall be in addition to all other remedies and penalties

provided by law.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-888.9 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-888.9
Denial, refusal, suspension, revocation, censure,
Status: in_force

probation and reinstatement of license – Definitions.

A. The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, or may

suspend or revoke a license, or may censure a licensee, publicly or

otherwise, or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee

or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct

which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare,

or safety of the public. Such unprofessional conduct includes:

1. Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or

concealment of material facts;

2. Engaging in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules

established by the Board, or violating the Code of Ethics adopted

and published by the Board;

3. Being convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates

to the occupation of occupational therapy or poses a reasonable

threat to public safety;

4. Violating any lawful order, rule, or regulation rendered or

adopted by the Board; and

5. Violating any provisions of this act.

B. Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation,

censure, or imposition of probationary conditions upon a license may

be ordered by the Board in a decision made after a hearing in the

manner provided by the rules and regulations adopted by the Board.

One (1) year from the date of the revocation, refusal of renewal,

suspension, or probation of the license, application may be made to

the Board for reinstatement. The Board shall have discretion to

accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may, but shall

not be required to, hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement.

C. As used in this section:

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1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-503 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-503
Sanctions for unprofessional conduct
Status: in_force

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may

suspend, revoke or order any other appropriate sanctions against the

license of any physician or surgeon holding a license to practice in

this state for unprofessional conduct, but no such suspension,

revocation or other penalty shall be made until the licensee is

cited to appear for hearing. No such citation shall be issued

except upon sworn complaint filed with the secretary of the Board

charging the licensee with having been guilty of unprofessional

conduct and setting forth the particular act or acts alleged to

constitute unprofessional conduct. In the event it comes to the

attention of the Board that a violation of the rules of professional

conduct may have occurred, even though a formal complaint or charge

may not have been filed, the Board staff may conduct an

investigation of the possible violation, and may upon its own motion

institute a formal complaint. In the course of the investigation

persons appearing before the Board may be required to testify under

oath. Upon the filing of a complaint, either by an individual or

the Board staff as provided herein, the citation must forthwith be

issued by the secretary of the Board over the signature of the

secretary and seal of the Board, setting forth the complaint of

unprofessional conduct, and giving due notice of the time and place

of the hearing by the Board. In any case in which a physician

disputes allegations made in a complaint, the matter shall be set

and heard by the Board at the next regular meeting of the Board

occurring at least thirty (30) days after the day of service of the

citation, exclusive of the day of service, but will be heard not

later than the next regular meeting of the Board occurring ninety

(90) days after service of the citation, exclusive of the day of

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service. No continuance may be granted by the Board on its own

motion or at the request of the defendant or his or her counsel or

at the request of the attorney for the state, unless the record of

the case, either orally or in writing, sets forth a finding that the

ends of justice served by the granting of such continuance outweigh

the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy

hearing. The defendant shall file a written answer under oath with

the secretary of the Board within twenty (20) days after the service

of the citation, exclusive of the day of service. The secretary of

the Board may extend the time of answer upon satisfactory showing

that the defendant is for reasonable cause unable to answer within

the twenty (20) days exclusive of the day of service, but in no case

shall the time be extended beyond the date of the next regular

meeting of the Board, unless a continuance is granted by the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1913.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1913.1
Rules and orders - Penalty
Status: in_force

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall

promulgate rules governing any licensure action to be taken pursuant

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to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act which shall be

consistent with the requirements of notice and hearing under the

Administrative Procedures Act. No action shall be taken without

prior notice unless the Board determines that there exists a threat

to the health and safety of the residents of Oklahoma.

B. 1. Any person who is determined by the Board to have

violated any provision of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act,

or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto, may be

subject to an administrative penalty.

2. The maximum administrative penalty shall not exceed Ten

Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

3. Administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this subsection

shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.

4. All administrative penalties collected shall be deposited

into the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1213 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1213
Applications for registration - Forms - Fees
Status: in_force

Applications for registration shall be made on forms prescribed

and furnished by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and

Forestry, shall contain statements as to citizenship, residence, the

applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's

technical work, and shall contain the names of not less than five

(5) persons, of whom three (3) or more shall be forestry school

graduates, having personal or professional knowledge of the

applicant's forestry experience. The forms shall also contain a

code of ethics prepared and approved by the Department essentially

conforming to the code of ethics of the Society of American

Foresters. The registration fee for a certificate as a "licensed

forester" shall be fixed by the Department but not to exceed Twenty-

five Dollars ($25.00), one-half (1/2) of which fee shall accompany

the application, the balance to be paid before issuance of the

certificate. Should the applicant fail or refuse to remit the

remaining balance within thirty (30) days after being notified by

mail that the applicant has successfully qualified, the applicant

shall forfeit the right to have a certificate issued and the

applicant may be required to again submit an original application

and pay an original fee therefor. Should the Department deny the

issuance of a certificate of registration to any applicant, the fee

deposited shall be retained by the Department as an application fee.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.13A — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.13A
Issuance of certificate to applicant authorized to
Status: in_force

practice in foreign country - Reciprocity.

A. The Board shall issue a certificate to a holder of a

substantially equivalent designation issued by a foreign country,

provided that:

1. The foreign authority which granted the designation makes

similar provision to allow a registrant who holds a valid

certificate issued by this state to obtain such foreign authority's

comparable designation;

2. The designation:

a. was duly issued by an authority of a foreign country

which regulates the practice of public accounting and

has not expired or been revoked or suspended,

b. entitles the holder to issue reports upon financial

statements, and

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c. was issued upon the basis of substantially equivalent

educational, examination and experience requirements

established by the foreign authority or by law; and

3. The applicant:

a. received the designation based on educational and

examination standards substantially equivalent to

those in effect in this state at the time the foreign

designation was granted,

b. completed an experience requirement substantially

equivalent to the requirement set out under the

Oklahoma Accountancy Act in the foreign country which

granted the foreign designation or has completed four

(4) years of professional experience in this state, or

satisfies equivalent requirements prescribed by the

Board by rule within the ten (10) years immediately

preceding the application,

c. passed a uniform qualifying examination in national

standards acceptable to the Board, and

d. is of good character.

An applicant for the certificate of certified public accountant

under this section shall submit to a national criminal history

record check. The costs associated with the national criminal

history record check shall be paid by the applicant.

B. An applicant under subsection A of this section shall in the

application list all jurisdictions, foreign and domestic, in which

the applicant has applied for or holds a designation to practice

public accounting, and each holder of a certificate issued under

this subsection shall notify the Board in writing, within thirty

(30) days after its occurrence, of any issuance, denial, revocation

or suspension of a designation or commencement of disciplinary or

enforcement action by any jurisdiction.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-703 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-703
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act:

1. "Appraisal" or "real estate appraisal" means an analysis,

opinion or conclusion relating to the nature, quality, value or

utility of specified interests in, or aspects of, identified real

estate other than oil, gas, coal, water and all other energy and

nonfuel mineral and elements or the value of underground space to be

used for storage of commodities or for the disposal of waste unless

they are appraised as part of a federally related transaction

covered by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and

Enforcement Act of 1989. An appraisal may be classified by subject

matter into either a valuation or an analysis. A "valuation" is an

estimate of the value of real estate or real property. An

"analysis" is a study of real estate or real property other than

estimating value;

2. "Appraisal report" means any written or oral communication

of an appraisal;

3. "Appraisal Subcommittee" means the subcommittee created by

Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and

Enforcement Act of 1989;

4. "Appraiser Qualifications Board" (AQB) means the independent

board appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Appraisal

Foundation. The AQB establishes educational, experience, and

examination criteria for appraisers. Title XI of the Financial

Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) of 1989

requires that state certified appraisers must meet the minimum

qualifications set by the AQB;

5. "Board" means the Real Estate Appraiser Board established

pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate

Appraisers Act;

6. "Certification" shall refer to either a trainee appraiser, a

state licensed appraiser, a state certified residential appraiser or

a state certified general appraiser;

7. "Certified appraisal or certified appraisal report" means an

appraisal or appraisal report given or signed and certified as such

by a trainee appraiser, a state licensed, state certified

residential or state certified general real estate appraiser. When

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identifying an appraisal or appraisal report as "certified", the

trainee, state licensed, state certified residential or state

certified general real estate appraiser must indicate which type of

certification is held. A certified appraisal or appraisal report

represents to the public that it meets the appraisal standards

defined in the Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act;

8. "Chairperson" means the chairperson of the Real Estate

Appraiser Board;

9. "Department" means the Insurance Department;

10. "Director" means the individual employed by the Board who

is responsible for supervising the regulation of appraiser and

appraisal management companies' credentialing and enforcement

programs; serves as liaison between the Board and other state and

federal entities and professional organizations; directs and

coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Board including

training staff, budgeting and ensuring adherence to the Oklahoma

Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act;

11. "Real estate" means an identified parcel or tract of land

including improvements, if any;

12. "Real property" means one or more defined interests,

benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of real estate;

13. "Trainee, state licensed, state certified residential or

state certified general real estate appraiser" means a person who

develops and communicates real estate appraisals and who holds a

current, valid certificate issued to such person for either general

or residential real estate pursuant to provisions of the Oklahoma

Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act;

14. "Appraisal assignment" means an engagement for which an

appraiser is employed or retained to act, or would be perceived by

third parties or the public as acting, as a disinterested third

party in rendering an unbiased analysis, opinion or conclusion

relating to the nature, quality, value or utility of specified

interests in, or aspects of, identified real estate; and

15. "Specialized services" means those appraisal services which

do not fall within the definition of appraisal assignment. The term

"specialized services" may include valuation work and analysis work.

Regardless of the intention of the client or employer, if the

appraiser would be perceived by third parties or the public as

acting as a disinterested third party in rendering an unbiased

analysis, opinion or conclusion, the work is classified as an

appraisal assignment and not "specialized services".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1151.26 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1151.26
Committee of Roofing Examiners
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby established the Committee of Roofing

Examiners, which shall consist of seven (7) members. All members

shall be legal residents of the United States and shall be residents

of this state. Members shall hold office for terms of two (2) years

or until their successors have been appointed and qualified.

B. Members of the Committee shall be appointed as follows:

1. One member shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be a

licensed architect with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in

commercial roof design. This member shall be selected from a list

of at least three qualified and eligible architects submitted by a

state organization representing architects;

2. One member shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be a

licensed engineer with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in

commercial roof design. This member shall be selected from a list

of at least three qualified and eligible engineers submitted by a

state organization representing engineers;

3. Two members shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore

of the Senate and shall be registered roofing contractors with a

valid commercial roofer endorsement, except for the initial

appointees who shall be otherwise qualified to hold a commercial

roofer endorsement, each who work primarily in commercial roofing

contractor work with a minimum of five (5) years' actual job

experience in commercial roofing contractor work in this state and

who are registered pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration

Act, and otherwise meet all requirements for endorsement in this

act;

4. Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House

of Representatives and shall be registered roofing contractors, each

who work primarily in residential roofing contractor work with a

minimum of five (5) years' actual job experience in residential

roofing contractor work in this state and who are registered

pursuant to the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, and otherwise

meet all requirements for endorsement in this act; and

5. One member shall be appointed by the Construction Industries

Board and shall be a licensed or certified building and construction

inspector who is a member of a statewide organization representing

certified building inspectors with a minimum of five (5) years'

actual job experience in building code inspections. This member

shall be selected from a list of at least three qualified and

eligible inspectors submitted by a state organization representing

inspectors.

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C. Any vacancy on the Committee shall be filled for the

unexpired term as soon as possible in the manner in which that

position was originally filled. Members shall continue in office

until a successor is appointed by the appointing authority. The

appointing authority shall fill all vacancies and unexpired terms in

the same manner as the original appointment of the member whose

position is to be filled. Such members may be removed by the

appointing authority at any time.

D. A majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for

the transaction of business, and the Committee shall elect a chair

from its number. Each member shall receive reimbursement for travel

expenses in accordance with the provisions of the State Travel

Reimbursement Act. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly, and

special meetings may be called by the Committee chair or the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.39a — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.39a
Dental laboratory permit holders - Grounds for
Status: in_force

penalties.

The following acts or occurrences by a holder of a permit to

operate a dental laboratory shall constitute grounds for which the

penalties specified in Section 328.44a of this title may be imposed

by order of the Board of Dentistry:

1. Publishing a false, fraudulent or misleading advertisement

or statement;

2. Providing dental laboratory technology at a location for

which no permit to operate a dental laboratory has been issued by

the Board, except as provided in subsection C of Section 328.36 of

this title;

3. Providing dental laboratory technology without a laboratory

prescription of a dentist, except as provided in subsection C of

Section 328.36 of this title;

4. Failing to return a prescribed work product to a prescribing

dentist or the dental office of the dentist;

5. Refusing to allow a member of the Board or an agent or

employee of the Board to inspect laboratory prescriptions or dental

restorations, appliances or other devices that are being

constructed, reproduced or repaired;

6. Failing to retain an original laboratory prescription

received from a prescribing dentist for a period of three (3) years

from the date of the laboratory prescription, except that the

failure to retain a document shall not be a violation of the State

Dental Act if the owner of the dental laboratory shows that the

document was lost, destroyed, or removed by another, without the

consent of the owner;

7. Possessing dental equipment not necessary for performing

dental laboratory technology;

8. Failing to pay fees as required by the State Dental Act or

the rules of the Board;

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9. Operating a dental laboratory without displaying, at the

primary place of operation, a permit issued by the Board for the

operation of the dental laboratory and the current renewal

certificate;

10. Being dishonest in a material way with a dentist;

11. Violating or attempting to violate the provisions of the

State Dental Act or the rules of the Board, as a principal,

accessory or accomplice; or

12. Pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being convicted

of, a felony, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a

violation of federal or state controlled dangerous substances laws.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.15 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.15
Powers of Board
Status: in_force

A. Pursuant to and in compliance with Article I of the

Administrative Procedures Act, the Board of Dentistry shall have the

power to formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules as may be necessary

to regulate the practice of dentistry in this state and to implement

and enforce the provisions of the State Dental Act.

B. The Board is authorized and empowered to:

1. Examine and test the qualifications of applicants for a

license or permit to be issued by the Board;

2. Affiliate by contract or cooperative agreement with another

state or combination of states for the purpose of conducting

simultaneous regional examinations of applicants for a license to

practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or a dental specialty;

3. Maintain a list of the name, current mailing address and

official address of all persons who hold a license or permit issued

by the Board;

4. Account for all receipts and expenditures of the monies of

the Board including annually preparing and publishing a statement of

receipts and expenditures of the Board for each fiscal year;

5. Within limits prescribed in the State Dental Act, set fees

and administrative penalties to be imposed and collected by the

Board as provided by rules;

6. Employ an Executive Director, legal counsel and other

advisors to the Board including advisory committees;

7. Investigate and issue investigative and other subpoenas,

pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act;

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8. Initiate individual proceedings and issue orders imposing

administrative penalties, pursuant to Article II of the

Administrative Procedures Act, against any dentist, dental

hygienist, dental assistant, oral maxillofacial surgery assistant,

dental laboratory technician, or holder of a permit to operate a

dental laboratory who has violated the State Dental Act or the rules

of the Board;

9. Conduct, in a uniform and reasonable manner, inspections of

dental offices and dental laboratories and business records of

dental offices and dental laboratories;

10. Establish guidelines for courses of study necessary for

dental assistants, oral maxillofacial surgery assistants and, when

appropriate, issue permits authorizing dental assistants or oral

maxillofacial surgery assistants to perform expanded duties;

11. Establish continuing education requirements for dentists,

dental hygienists, dental assistants and oral maxillofacial surgery

assistants who hold permits issued by the Board;

12. Recognize the parameters and standards of care established

and approved by the American Dental Association or another

nationally recognized medical or dental association that establishes

guidelines for health care as it relates to dentistry. The Board

shall have the sole authority to determine scope of practice of

licensees considering these standards and guidelines;

13. Formulate, adopt, and promulgate rules, pursuant to Article

I of the Administrative Procedures Act, as may be necessary to

implement and enforce the provisions of the Oklahoma Dental

Mediation Act;

14. Seek and receive advice and assistance of the Office of the

Attorney General of this state;

15. Promote the dental health and the education of dental

health of the people of this state;

16. Inform, educate, and advise all persons who hold a license

or permit issued by the Board, or who are otherwise regulated by the

Board, regarding the State Dental Act and the rules of the Board;

17. Affiliate with the American Association of Dental Boards as

an active member, pay regular dues, and send members of the Board as

delegates to its meetings;

18. Enter into contracts;

19. Acquire by purchase, lease, gift, solicitation of gift or

by any other manner, hold, encumber, and dispose of personal

property as is needed, maintain, use and operate or contract for the

maintenance, use and operation of or lease of any and all property

of any kind, real, personal or mixed or any interest therein unless

otherwise provided by the State Dental Act; provided, all contracts

for real property shall be subject to the provisions of Section 63

of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes;

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20. Receive or accept the surrender of a license, permit, or

certificate granted to any person by the Board as provided in

Section 328.44b of this title; and

21. Take all other actions necessary to implement and enforce

the State Dental Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2065 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2065
Licenses - Renewal
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Licensed

Perfusionists Act, a license shall be renewed annually. The State

Board of Examiners of Perfusionists shall mail notices at least

thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration for renewal of

licenses to every person to whom a license was issued or renewed

during the preceding renewal period. A person may renew an

unexpired license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Board of

compliance with the continuing professional education requirements

prescribed by the Board and paying a renewal fee as specified by

Section 21 of this act to the Board before the expiration date of

the license.

B. If a person's license has been expired for not more than

ninety (90) days, the person may renew the license by submitting

proof satisfactory to the Board of compliance with the continuing

professional education requirements prescribed by the Board and

paying to the Board a renewal fee as specified by Section 21 of this

act.

C. If a person's license has been expired for more than ninety

(90) days but less than two (2) years, the person may renew the

license by submitting proof satisfactory to the Board of compliance

with the continuing professional education requirements prescribed

by the Board and paying to the Board all unpaid renewal fees and a

reinstatement fee as specified by Section 21 of this act.

D. If a person's license has been expired two (2) years or

more, the person may not be permitted to renew the license, but such

person may obtain a new license by submitting to reexamination and

complying with the current requirements and procedures for obtaining

a license.

E. No penalty for late renewal shall be charged to any license

holder whose license expires while the holder is in military service

if an application for renewal is made within one (1) year following

such holder's service discharge.

F. The Board is authorized to establish by rule fees for

replacement and duplicate licenses.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-810 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-810
AMC controlling person
Status: in_force

A. Each AMC applying to the Oklahoma Real Estate Appraiser

Board for a registration or for a renewal of a registration in this

state shall designate one controlling person that shall serve as the

main contact for all communication between the Board and the AMC.

B. The controlling person designated pursuant to subsection A

of this section shall:

1. Remain in good standing with any appraiser-credentialing

jurisdictions that the controlling person has credentials with,

however, nothing in this section shall require that a designated

controlling person hold an appraiser credential in any jurisdiction;

2. Have never had a credential issued by any appraiser-

credentialing jurisdiction to act as an appraiser refused, denied,

canceled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending disciplinary

proceeding in any jurisdiction;

3. Be of good moral character, as determined by the Board;

4. Submit to a background investigation, as determined by the

Board; and

5. Notify the Oklahoma Real Estate Appraiser Board of any

discipline imposed by any other jurisdiction, whether state or

federal, including but not limited to consent agreements or orders,

in connection with any real property valuation activity including,

but not limited to, public or private reprimand, censure, financial

penalty, probation, restriction on practice, delisting, suspension,

revocation, surrender of license or credential, debarment or any

other formal or informal resolution as to the Appraisal Management

Company or any of its individual controlling officers in their

capacity as an appraiser.

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a. Discipline imposed by another jurisdiction shall be

reported in writing within ten (10) calendar days of

the certificate holder's receipt of the final order or

notice of the discipline imposed, and failure to

report shall itself be grounds for discipline.

b. The decision of the other jurisdiction that imposed

discipline may not be collaterally attacked. The sole

issue to be determined by the Board in the

disciplinary proceeding in this state shall be the

extent of the final discipline to be imposed by the

Board which may be less or more severe than the

discipline imposed by the other jurisdiction that

imposed discipline.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.51a — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.51a
Fees
Status: in_force

A. The Board of Dentistry is authorized to charge the following

fees for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the State Dental

Act. The penalty and late fee shall be twice the amount of the

original fee for license renewals. Notwithstanding any other

provisions of the State Dental Act, the fees established by the

Board shall be not less nor more than the range created by the

following schedule:

1. LICENSE AND PERMIT APPLICATION FEES:

Minimum Maximum

a. License by Examination

Dentist $200.00 $400.00

Dental Hygienist $100.00 $200.00

b. License by Credentialing

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Dentist $500.00 $1,000.00

Dental Hygienist $100.00 $200.00

c. Dental Specialty License by

Examination $300.00 $600.00

d. Dental Specialty License by

Credentialing $500.00 $1,000.00

e. Faculty Permit

Dentist $100.00 $200.00

Dental Hygienist $50.00 $100.00

f. Dental Student Intern Permit $50.00 $200.00

g. Temporary License to Practice

Dental Hygiene $50.00 $100.00

h. Dental Assistant Permit $50.00 $100.00

i. Dental Assistant with

Expanded Duty or Duties by

Credential $100.00 $200.00

j. Temporary License to Practice

Dentistry $75.00 $150.00

k. Permit to Operate a Dental

Laboratory – current Oklahoma

licensed dentist $20.00 $60.00

l. General Anesthesia Permit

Dentist $100.00 $200.00

m. Conscious Sedation Permit

Dentist $100.00 $200.00

n. Permit to Operate a Dental

Laboratory – commercial $200.00 $500.00

2. RE-EXAMINATION FEES:

a. License by Examination

Dentist $200.00 $400.00

Dental Hygienist $100.00 $200.00

b. Dental Specialty License by

Examination $300.00 $600.00

c. Jurisprudence Only Re-

Examination

Dentist $10.00 $20.00

Dental Hygienist $10.00 $20.00

3. ANNUAL RENEWAL FEES:

a. Dentist $200.00 $400.00

b. Dental Hygienist $100.00 $200.00

c. Dental Specialty License $100.00 $200.00

d. Faculty Permit

Dentist $50.00 $100.00

Dental Hygienist $50.00 $100.00

e. Dental Resident, Dental

Fellowship $100.00 $200.00

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f. Dental Assistant or Dental

Student Intern Permit $50.00 $100.00

g. Permit to Operate a Dental

Laboratory, current Oklahoma

Licensed dentist $20.00 $60.00

h. General Anesthesia Permit

Dentist $100.00 $200.00

i. Conscious Sedation Permit

Dentist $100.00 $200.00

j. Permit to Operate a Dental

Laboratory, non-dentist owner $300.00 $500.00

4. OTHER FEES:

a. Duplicate License

Dentist or Dental

Hygienist $30.00 $40.00

b. Duplicate Permit or

Registration $5.00 $15.00

c. Certificate of Good Standing $5.00 $15.00

d. Professional Entity

Certification Letter $5.00 $20.00

e. Professional Entity

Registration or Update $5.00 $20.00

f. Mobile Dental Clinic $200.00 $400.00

g. List of the Name and Current

Mailing Address of all

Persons who hold a License or

Permit issued by the Board.

(A request for a list shall

be submitted to the Board in

writing noting the specific

proposed use of the list.) $25.00 $75.00

h. Official State Dental License

Identification Card with

Picture $25.00 $35.00

i. Returned checks $25.00 $30.00

B. A person who holds a license to practice dentistry in this

state, and who also holds a dental specialty license, shall not be

required to pay an annual renewal fee for the dental specialty

license if the licensee has paid the annual renewal fee for the

license to practice dentistry.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1850.3 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1850.3
Construction Industries Board - Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

The Construction Industries Board shall have the power and duty

to:

1. Promulgate, prescribe, amend, and repeal rules necessary to

implement the provisions of the Mechanical Licensing Act including,

but not limited to, defining categories and limitations for such

licenses and for registration of apprentices, and establishing

bonding and insurance requirements precluding municipal

requirements; and

2. Establish minimum standards of mechanical installations in

this state.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-985 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-985
Bonds - Service of process
Status: in_force

At the time of filing said application, and as a part thereof,

the applicant shall file and deposit with the said county treasurer

a bond, with sureties to be approved by the said county treasurer,

in the penal sum of two times the value of the merchandise proposed

to be offered for sale at public auction as shown by the inventory

filed, running to the State of Oklahoma, and for the use and benefit

of any purchaser of any such new goods, wares or merchandise at the

said auction who might have a cause of action of any nature arising

from or out of a sale or sales at such auction or against the

applicant or against the auctioneer; the said bond shall be further

conditioned on the payment by the applicant of all taxes that may be

payable by or due from, the applicant to the State of Oklahoma or

any department thereof or any subdivision of the State of Oklahoma,

municipal or otherwise, the payment of any fines that may be

assessed by any court against the applicant or against the

auctioneer for violation of the provisions of this act, and the

satisfaction of all causes of action commenced within one (1) year

from the date that such sale is made at any such auction and arising

therefrom provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the

surety for all said taxes, fines, and causes of action shall in no

event exceed the sum of such bond but there shall be no limitation

of liability against the owners of the new goods, wares and

merchandise or the auctioneer or the applicant for the license.

In such bond the applicant and surety shall appoint the

treasurer of said county in which said bond is filed the agent of

the applicant and the surety for the service of process. At the

time that said bond is filed and deposited with the county treasurer

as herein provided the auctioneer shall appoint the said county

treasurer the agent of the auctioneer for the service of process. In

the event of such service of process, the agent on whom such service

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is made shall, within five (5) days after the service, mail by

ordinary mail a true copy of the process served upon him to each

party for whom he has been served, addressed to the last known

address of such party. Failure to so mail said copy shall not,

however, affect the court's jurisdiction.

The State of Oklahoma or any department or subdivision,

municipal or otherwise, thereof, or any person having a cause of

action arising out of any sale of such new goods, wares or

merchandise may join the applicant and the surety on such bond and

the auctioneer in the same action, or may in such action due either

such applicant or the surety or the auctioneer alone.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2095.21 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2095.21
Licensed mortgage loan originator continuing education
Status: in_force

requirements.

A. In order to meet the annual continuing education

requirements as provided in subsection A of Section 2095.10 of this

title, a licensed mortgage loan originator shall complete at least

eight (8) hours of education approved as provided in subsection B of

this section, which shall include at least:

1. Three (3) hours of federal law and regulations;

2. Two (2) hours of ethics, which shall include instruction on

fraud, consumer protection and fair lending issues; and

3. Two (2) hours of training related to lending standards for

the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace.

B. For purposes of subsection A of this section, continuing

education courses shall be reviewed and approved by the Nationwide

Multistate Licensing System and Registry based upon reasonable

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standards. Review and approval of a continuing education course

shall include review and approval of the course provider.

C. Nothing in this section shall preclude any education course

as approved by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and

Registry that is provided by the employer of the mortgage loan

originator or an entity which is affiliated with the mortgage loan

originator by an agency contract or any subsidiary or affiliate of

such employer or entity.

D. Continuing education may be offered either in a classroom,

online or by any other means approved by the Nationwide Multistate

Licensing System and Registry.

E. A licensed mortgage loan originator, except as provided in

subsection B of Section 2095.10 of this title and subsection I of

this section:

1. May only receive credit for a continuing education course in

the year in which the course is taken; and

2. May not take the same approved course in the same or

successive years to meet the annual requirements for continuing

education.

F. A licensed mortgage loan originator who is an approved

instructor of an approved continuing education course may receive

credit for the licensed mortgage loan originator’s own annual

continuing education requirement at the rate of two (2) hours credit

for every one (1) hour taught.

G. An individual having successfully completed the education

requirements approved by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System

and Registry in paragraph 1 of subsection A and subsections B and C

of this section for any state shall be accepted as credit towards

completion of continuing education requirements in this state.

H. A licensed mortgage loan originator who subsequently becomes

unlicensed must complete the continuing education requirements for

the last year in which the license was held prior to issuance of a

new or renewed license.

I. An individual meeting the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2

of subsection A of Section 2095.10 of this title may make up any

deficiency in continuing education as established by rule.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1370.2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1370.2
Temporary suspension of license
Status: in_force

The chair of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, upon

concurrence of the vice-chair of the Board that an emergency exists

for which the immediate suspension of a license is imperative for

the public health, safety, and welfare, may conduct a hearing as

provided by Section 314 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes to

temporarily suspend the license of any person under the jurisdiction

of the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.27 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.27
Cease and desist order – Fine - Injunction
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any other powers conferred on the Board to

impose penalties for violations of the provisions of the Oklahoma

Accountancy Act, whenever in the judgment of the Board any

individual or entity has engaged in any acts or practices, that

constitute a violation of the Oklahoma Accountancy Act, the Board

may:

1. After notice and hearing, issue a cease and desist order to

any individual who should have obtained a certificate, license,

practice privilege or permit or to an entity which should have

obtained a permit;

2. Impose a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars

($10,000.00) for each violation in the event after the issuance of

an order to cease and desist the illegal activity, the individual or

entity to whom the order is directed commits any act in violation of

the order; and

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3. Make application to the appropriate court for an order

enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the Board

that such person has engaged in any such acts or practices, an

injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be

appropriate shall be granted by such court, without bond.

B. Each day a violation is continuing shall constitute a

separate offense.

C. Administrative fines imposed pursuant to this section shall

be enforceable in the district courts of this state.

D. Notices and hearings required by this section shall be in

accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

E. Appeals from orders entered pursuant to this section shall

be in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-540.6 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-540.6
Licensure requirements
Status: in_force

A. To be eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation

specialist pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation

Practice Act, an applicant shall:

1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

2. Have successfully completed an academic program with a

baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or

university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in

recreation or leisure with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic

recreation;

3. Have successfully completed a period of field experience

under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation

Specialist (CTRS) or a licensed therapeutic specialist approved by

the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her

academic requirements; and

4. Have successfully completed the proctored examination

approved by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

B. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may,

upon notice and opportunity for a hearing, deny an application for

reinstatement of a license or reinstate the license with conditions.

Conditions imposed may include a requirement for continuing

education, practice under the supervision of a licensed therapeutic

recreation specialist, or any other conditions deemed appropriate by

the Board.

C. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, the Board may

grant initial licenses to therapeutic recreation specialists who are

certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation

Certification (NCTRC) prior to July 1, 2009, and who hold an active

CTRS credential.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-4100.4 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-4100.4
Satisfactory evidence of equivalent education
Status: in_force

A. Every administrative body, state agency director or official

with authority over any occupational or professional license or

certification, and each of the respective examining and licensing

boards, shall, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of

equivalent education, training and experience by an applicant for

certification or licensure, accept the education, training, and

experience completed by the individual as a member of the Armed

Forces or Reserves of the United States, National Guard of any

state, the Military Reserves of any state, or the Naval Militias of

any state, and apply it in the manner most favorable toward

satisfying the qualifications for issuance of the requested license

or certification or approval for license examination in this state.

B. Each agency director or official, and each examining and

licensing board, shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions

of this section.

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C. Any state licensing or certification authority that fails to

implement rules or laws for recognizing appropriate military

training and experience for its occupational or professional

licensing or certification process shall be deemed in violation of

this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.32 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.32
Renumbered as § 15.36 of this title by Laws 1992, c
Status: in_force

272, § 34, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-46.47 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-46.47
No authority to engage in practice of architecture or
Status: in_force

landscape architecture.

Licensure under the State Architectural and Licensed Interior

Designers Act shall not authorize a licensed interior designer to

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engage in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture as

described herein.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-101 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-101
Title and construction
Status: in_force

This Code shall be known and cited as "The Oklahoma Real Estate

License Code".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-353.25 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-353.25
Violation of act - Penalty - Perjury
Status: in_force

A. The violation of any provision of the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act

for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable as

a misdemeanor.

B. Any person who shall willfully make any false

representations in procuring or attempting to procure for himself or

herself, or for another, licensure under the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act

shall be guilty of the felony of perjury, a Class D1 felony offense,

and shall be punished by imprisonment as provided for in subsections

B through F of Section 20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1421 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1421
Renumbered as § 11-90 of Title 2 by Laws 2014, c. 18, §
Status: in_force

3, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1611 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1611
Code of ethics
Status: in_force

A. The Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and

Audiology shall publish a code of ethics. The code shall take into

account the professional character of speech-language and hearing

services, and shall be designed to protect the interests of the

client and the public.

B. In developing and revising the code of ethics, the Board

shall hold hearings where interested persons may be heard on the

subject. In addition, the Board will take into account the ethical

standards promulgated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-375.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-375.1
Short title - Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment
Status: in_force

Licensing Act.

Sections 2 through 5 of this act shall be known and may be cited

as the "Oklahoma Durable Medical Equipment Licensing Act".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-161.11 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-161.11
Annual renewal license - Fee - Suspension and
Status: in_force

reinstatement - Disciplinary guidelines.

A. 1. Beginning January 1, 2005:

a. a person holding an original license and who is

actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in

this state shall pay to the Board of Chiropractic

Examiners, on or before July 1 of each year, a renewal

license fee of Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars

($275.00),

b. an inactive nonresident holding an original license to

practice chiropractic in Oklahoma and who has filed a

statement with the Board that the licensee is not

actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in

this state and shall not engage in the practice of

chiropractic in this state during the succeeding year,

shall pay to the Board, on or before July 1 of each

year, a renewal license fee of One Hundred Seventy-

five Dollars ($175.00),

c. an inactive resident holding an original license to

practice chiropractic in Oklahoma, and who has filed,

or on whose behalf has been filed, a statement with

the Board that because of illness, infirmity, active

military service or other circumstances as approved by

the Board, the licensee is unable to actively engage

in the practice of chiropractic during the succeeding

year, shall pay to the Board a renewal license fee of

One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and

d. a person holding an original license, but who is

sixty-five (65) years of age or older and who has

filed a statement with the Board that the licensee is

not actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic

in this state and shall not engage in the practice of

chiropractic in this state during the succeeding year,

shall pay to the Board a renewal licensee fee of Fifty

Dollars ($50.00).

2. In addition, each licensee shall present to the Board

satisfactory evidence that during the preceding twelve (12) months

the licensee attended sixteen (16) hours of continuing education

that meets the requirements of Section 161.10a of this title,

provided that inactive resident licensees may, at the discretion of

the Board, be exempt from this requirement.

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3. Every chiropractic physician who is actively engaged in the

practice of chiropractic in this state shall submit to the Board

documentary evidence that the chiropractor has malpractice insurance

and maintains such insurance twelve (12) months of each year when

practicing in this state. Any licensee who is not actively engaged

in practice in this state, shall be exempt from providing proof of

malpractice insurance.

B. Subject to the laws of this state applicable to professional

licenses and rules promulgated pursuant to the Oklahoma Chiropractic

Practice Act, the Board shall, upon determination that a licensee

has complied with the requirements of this section and the duly

promulgated rules of the Board, issue a renewal license to the

licensee.

C. The failure of a licensee to properly renew a license or

certificate shall be evidence of noncompliance with the Oklahoma

Chiropractic Practice Act.

1. The license shall automatically be placed in a lapsed status

for failure to renew and shall be considered lapsed and not in good

standing for purposes of the practice of chiropractic.

2. If within sixty (60) calendar days after July 1, the

licensee cures any renewal requirement deficiency, pays the renewal

fee and pays a reinstatement fee set by the Board, the license may

be reactivated.

3. If a license is not reactivated under this subsection within

sixty (60) calendar days after July 1, the license shall

automatically be suspended for failure to renew.

4. The practice of chiropractic is prohibited unless the

license is active and in good standing with the Board.

D. When an original license or renewal license, or both, have

been suspended under the provisions of this section, the license or

licenses may be reinstated upon:

1. Payment of a reinstatement fee in an amount fixed by the

Board not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00);

2. Payment of the renewal license fee for the calendar year in

which the original license is reinstated; and

3. Presentation to the Board of satisfactory evidence of

compliance with the continuing education requirement of this section

for the calendar year in which the original license is reinstated.

E. The Board, by rule, may establish guidelines for the

disposition of disciplinary cases involving specific types of

violations. The guidelines may include, but are not limited to:

1. Minimum and maximum administrative fines;

2. Periods of suspension, probation or supervision;

3. Terms and conditions of probation; and

4. Terms and conditions for the reinstatement of an original

license or renewal license, or both.

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F. The license of a chiropractic physician who is not compliant

with Oklahoma income tax law pursuant to Section 238.1 of Title 68

of the Oklahoma Statutes shall not be renewed. Such license shall

be automatically suspended as of July 1 of the renewal year and

shall remain suspended until the Board receives notice from the

Oklahoma Tax Commission that the licensee has come into compliance

with Oklahoma income tax law. A physician whose license is

suspended under this subsection shall pay a reinstatement fee in an

amount fixed by the Board but not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars

($400.00).
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-199 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-199
Short title – Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act
Status: in_force

Chapter 6 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known

and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2037 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2037
Renewal of license - Lapse and reinstatement - Inactive
Status: in_force

status - Continuing education requirements.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Respiratory Care

Practice Act, a license shall be renewed biennially. The State

Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall mail notices at

least thirty (30) calendar days prior to expiration for renewal of

licenses to every person to whom a license was issued or renewed

during the preceding renewal period. The licensee shall complete

the notice of renewal and return it to the Board with the renewal

fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) before the date of expiration.

B. Upon receipt of the notice of renewal and the fee, the Board

shall verify its contents and shall issue the licensee a license for

the current renewal period, which shall be valid for the period

stated thereon.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1417

C. A licensee who allows the license to lapse by failing to

renew it may be reinstated by the Board upon payment of the renewal

fee and reinstatement fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00);

provided, that such request for reinstatement is received within

thirty (30) days of the end of the renewal period.

D. 1. A licensed respiratory care practitioner who does not

intend to engage in the practice of respiratory care shall send a

written notice to that effect to the Board and is not required to

submit a notice of renewal and pay the renewal fee as long as the

practitioner remains inactive. Upon desiring to resume the practice

of respiratory care, the practitioner shall notify the Board in

writing of this intent and shall satisfy the current requirements of

the Board in addition to submitting a notice of renewal and

remitting the renewal fee for the current renewal period and the

reinstatement fee.

2. Rules of the Board shall provide for a specific period of

time of continuous inactivity after which retesting is required.

E. The Board is authorized to establish by rule fees for

replacement and duplicate licenses.

F. The Board shall by rule prescribe continuing education

requirements, not to exceed twelve (12) clock hours biennially, as a

condition for renewal of license. The program criteria with respect

thereto shall be approved by the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2059 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2059
License - Requirements - Application - Education programs
Status: in_force

- Notice of qualification or nonqualification.

A. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Licensed

Perfusionists Act, no person shall practice perfusion in this state

unless licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Licensed

Perfusionists Act.

B. No person shall be licensed to practice perfusion in this

state except upon a finding by the State Board of Examiners of

Perfusionists that such person:

1. Has fully complied with all applicable licensure

requirements of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act; and

2. Has produced satisfactory evidence to the Board of the

ability of the applicant to practice perfusion with reasonable skill

and safety.

C. An applicant for a perfusionist license must submit a sworn

application accompanied by an application fee specified in Section

2071 of this title in an amount set by rule of the Board.

D. The Board shall prescribe the form of the application and by

rule may establish dates by which applications and fees must be

received. These rules must not be inconsistent with present rules

of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision related to

application dates of other licenses. The Board may review and

verify medical credentials and screen applicant records through

recognized national information services.

E. To qualify for the examination for licensure, the applicant

must have successfully completed a perfusion education program

approved by the Board.

F. In approving perfusion education programs necessary for

qualification for examination, the Board shall approve only a

program that has educational standards that are at least as

stringent as those established by the Accreditation Committee for

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Perfusion Education and approved by the Committee on Allied Health

Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association or

their successors.

G. Not later than the forty-fifth day after the date of receipt

of a properly submitted and timely application and not later than

the thirtieth day before the next examination date, the Board shall

notify an applicant in writing that the applicant's application and

any other relevant evidence pertaining to applicant qualifications

established by the Board by rule have been received and

investigated. The notice shall state whether the application and

other evidence submitted have qualified the applicant for

examination. If the applicant has not qualified for examination,

the notice shall state the reasons for lack of qualification.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1384 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1384
Adverse actions against psychologists
Status: in_force

A. A home state shall have the power to impose adverse action

against a psychologist's license issued by the home state. A

distant state shall have the power to take adverse action on a

psychologist's temporary authorization to practice within that

distant state.

B. A receiving state may take adverse action on a

psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional

telepsychology within that receiving state. A home state may take

adverse action against a psychologist based on an adverse action

taken by a distant state regarding temporary in-person, face-to-face

practice.

C. If a home state takes adverse action against a

psychologist's license, that psychologist's authority to practice

interjurisdictional telepsychology is terminated and the E-Passport

is revoked. Furthermore, that psychologist's temporary

authorization to practice is terminated and the interjurisdictional

practice certificate (IPC) is revoked.

1. All home state disciplinary orders which impose adverse

action shall be reported to the Commission in accordance with the

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rules promulgated by the Commission. A compact state shall report

adverse actions in accordance with the rules of the Commission.

2. In the event discipline is reported on a psychologist, the

psychologist will not be eligible for telepsychology or temporary

in-person, face-to-face practice in accordance with the rules of the

Commission.

3. Other actions may be imposed as determined by the rules

promulgated by the Commission.

D. A home state's psychology regulatory authority shall

investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported

inappropriate conduct engaged in by a licensee which occurred in a

receiving state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a

licensee within the home state. In such cases, the home state's law

shall control in determining any adverse action against a

psychologist's license.

E. A distant state's psychology regulatory authority shall

investigate and take appropriate action with respect to reported

inappropriate conduct engaged in by a psychologist practicing under

the temporary authorization to practice which occurred in that

distant state as it would if such conduct had occurred by a licensee

within the home state. In such cases, the distant state's law shall

control in determining any adverse action against a psychologist's

temporary authorization to practice.

F. Nothing in this Compact shall override a compact state's

decision that a psychologist's participation in an alternative

program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such

participation shall remain nonpublic if required by the compact

state's law. Compact states must require psychologists who enter

any alternative programs to not provide telepsychology services

under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology

or provide temporary psychological services under the temporary

authorization to practice in any other compact state during the term

of the alternative program.

G. No other judicial or administrative remedies shall be

available to a psychologist in the event a compact state imposes an

adverse action pursuant to subsection C of this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.23b — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.23b
Retired volunteer licenses
Status: in_force

A dentist, dental hygienist or dental assistant who has been

licensed or permitted in good standing with the Board in excess of

twenty (20) years on a consecutive basis may apply for a retired

volunteer dentist, dental hygienist or dental assistant license or

permit on a yearly basis to provide volunteer services. There shall

be no continuing education requirements. A retired dentist, dental

hygienist or dental assistant with a retired volunteer license or

permit shall not receive payment either directly or indirectly for

work provided.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2026 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2026
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory

Care Practice Act".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1944 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1944
Statement of Professional Disclosure - Furnishing to
Status: in_force

client.

All licensed behavioral practitioners, except those employed by

federal, state, or local governmental agencies, shall, prior to the

performance of service, furnish the client with a copy of the

Statement of Professional Disclosure as promulgated by rule of the

State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. A current copy of the

document shall be on file with the Board at all times.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328
Designation of parts
Status: in_force

Chapter 7 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be composed

of two parts as follows: Part 1 shall be titled the State Dental

Act, and Part 2 shall be titled the Oklahoma Dental Mediation Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1380 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1380
Home state licensure
Status: in_force

A. The home state shall be a compact state where a psychologist

is licensed to practice psychology.

B. A psychologist may hold one or more compact state licenses

at a time. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact

state, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist

was physically present when the services were delivered, as

authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional

telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.

C. Any compact state may require a psychologist not previously

licensed in a compact state to obtain and retain a license to be

authorized to practice in the compact state under circumstances not

authorized by the authority to practice interjurisdictional

telepsychology under the terms of this Compact.

D. Any compact state may require a psychologist to obtain and

retain a license to be authorized to practice in a compact state

under circumstances not authorized by the temporary authorization to

practice under the terms of this Compact.

E. A home state's license authorizes a psychologist to practice

in a receiving state under the authority to practice

interjurisdictional telepsychology only if the compact state:

1. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active E-

Passport;

2. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating

complaints about licensed individuals;

3. Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms

herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory

information regarding a licensed individual;

4. Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at

initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints

or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of

the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other designee with similar

authority, not later than ten (10) years after activation of the

Compact; and

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5. Complies with the bylaws and rules of the Commission.

F. A home state's license grants temporary authorization to

practice to a psychologist in a distant state only if the compact

state:

1. Currently requires the psychologist to hold an active

interjurisdictional practice certificate (IPC);

2. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating

complaints about licensed individuals;

3. Notifies the Commission, in compliance with the terms

herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory

information regarding a licensed individual;

4. Requires an identity history summary of all applicants at

initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprints

or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of

the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other designee with similar

authority, no later than ten (10) years after activation of the

Compact; and

5. Complies with the bylaws and rules of the Commission.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1850.2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1850.2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Mechanical Licensing Act:

1. "Air conditioning system" means the process of treating air

by controlling its temperature, humidity, and cleanliness, to meet

the requirements of a designated area;

2. "Committee" means the Committee of Mechanical Examiners;

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3. “Board” means the Construction Industries Board;

4. "Gas piping" means and includes all natural gas piping

within or adjacent to any building, structure, or conveyance, on the

premises and to the connection with a natural gas meter, regulator,

or other source of supply;

5. "Heating systems" means and includes systems consisting of

air heating appliances from which the heated air is distributed and

shall include any accessory apparatus and equipment installed in

connection therewith;

6. "Mechanical contractor" or "contractor" means any person

engaged in the business of planning, contracting, supervising or

furnishing labor or labor and materials for mechanical work;

7. "Mechanical journeyman" or "journeyman" means any person

other than a contractor or apprentice who engages in mechanical

work;

8. "Mechanical apprentice" or "apprentice" means any person

sixteen (16) years of age or older whose principal occupation is

learning mechanical work on the job under the direct supervision of

a journeyman or contractor;

9. "Mechanical firm" means any corporation, partnership,

association, proprietorship, limited liability company, or other

business entity which plans or engages, or offers to engage, in

mechanical work for another within this state;

10. "Mechanical work" means the installation, maintenance,

repair, or renovation, in whole or in part, of any heating system,

exhaust system, cooling system, mechanical refrigeration system or

ventilation system or any equipment or piping carrying chilled

water, air for ventilation purposes, or natural gas, or the

installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of process piping

used to carry any liquid, substance, or material, including steam

and hot water used for space heating purposes not under the

jurisdiction of the Department of Labor other than minor repairs to

such systems;

11. "Refrigeration system" means the installation, repairing and

servicing of a system employing a fluid which normally is vaporized

and liquefied in an air conditioning system, food preservation

measure or manufacturing process;

12. "Sheet metal" means the erection, installation and

repairing of all ferrous or nonferrous duct work and all other

materials used in all air conditioning and exhaust systems;

13. "Temporary mechanical journeyman" means any person other

than a person permanently licensed as a mechanical journeyman or

contractor in this state who meets the temporary licensure

requirements of Section 1850.8A of this title; and

14. "Variance and Appeals Board" means the Oklahoma State

Mechanical Installation Code Variance and Appeals Board.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1304
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-4200.10 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-4200.10
Preemption
Status: in_force

A. The Massage Therapy Practice Act shall supersede all

ordinances or regulations regulating massage therapists in any city,

county, or political subdivision of this state.

B. This section shall not affect the regulations of a city,

county, or a political subdivision of this state relating to zoning

requirements or occupational license fees pertaining to health care

professions.

C. This section shall not affect the regulations of a city,

county, or a political subdivision of this state relating to zoning

or licensing requirements for business locations offering massage

therapy.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-199.8 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-199.8
Apprentices
Status: in_force

A. Each person training as an apprentice shall be required to

have the same qualifications as a student for admission into a

cosmetology or barber school, and shall be registered with the State

Board of Cosmetology and Barbering before commencing the training.

B. No apprentice shall engage in any of the practices of

cosmetology or barbering except under the immediate supervision of a

licensed instructor in a cosmetology or barber establishment

approved by the Board for apprentice training.

C. All apprentices shall wear a badge which designates them as

an apprentice and is furnished by the Board with the apprentice

registration receipt.

D. Only two apprentices may be registered to receive training

in any cosmetology or barber establishment at any one time. An

apprentice registered to receive training in any cosmetology or

barber establishment may receive compensation during his or her

training.

E. Completion of two thousand two hundred fifty (2,250) hours

of apprentice training in a cosmetology or barber establishment is

the equivalent of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) hours’

training in a cosmetology or barber school and shall entitle the

apprentice to take the examination.

F. The required curriculum for apprenticeships shall be created

by an organization approved by the Board for each discipline.

Practical and theory-related benchmarks shall be administered by

either a master barber or master cosmetologist at the end of each

chapter/unit of the curriculum. Benchmarks shall be established

within the course outline and curriculum shall be provided to the

Board upon request during the apprenticeship application process.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1885 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1885
Reimbursement under health insurance or nonprofit
Status: in_force

hospital or medical service plan.

Nothing in the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be

construed to require reimbursement under a health insurance or

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nonprofit hospital or medical service plan unless a contract

specifically provides for reimbursement to certified or licensed

alcohol and drug counselors.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-481 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-481
See the following versions:
Status: in_force

OS 59-481v1 (SB 597, Laws 2024, c. 227, § 1)

OS 59-481v2 (HB 1032, Laws 2025, c. 14, § 1)
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-307.3 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-307.3
Application for reissuance of license after
Status: in_force

revocation.

A person shall not be permitted to file an application for

reissuance of a license after revocation of the license within five

(5) years of the effective date of revocation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-595 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-595
Certain agreements, contracts, understandings, etc
Status: in_force

prohibited.

No optometrist, licensed under Chapter 13 of Title 59 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, shall enter into any agreement, contract,

arrangement, practice, or understanding, written or otherwise, with

any optical supplier engaged in the sale of optical goods and

materials to the public, whereby persons are referred by the optical

supplier to said licensed person, and/or whereby persons are

referred back to the optical supplier for the purchase of optical

goods and materials.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1032 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1032
Rules - Promulgation by Construction Industries Board
Status: in_force

The Construction Industries Board shall promulgate rules

governing the examination and licensing of building, electrical,

mechanical, plumbing, and other construction inspectors and the

establishment of classifications for such inspectors. The Board may

adopt as part of such rules any or all nationally recognized

inspector certification programs or codes for purposes of building

and construction inspector licensing. The rules adopted by the

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Board shall provide requirements for continuing education for

building and construction inspectors.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-715 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-715
Nonresident applicants - Consent of service of process
Status: in_force

- Reciprocal license.

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.

B. An appraiser licensed by and residing in another state who

is not licensed as an Oklahoma appraiser and who does not obtain an

Oklahoma temporary practice permit for such purpose, may apply for

and obtain an Oklahoma reciprocal license if:

1. The appraiser licensing and certification program of the

state of the appraiser’s licensure and residence is in compliance

with the reciprocity provisions of 12 U.S.C. 3351(b) and such other

state has in place a policy of issuing a reciprocal certification or

license for an appraiser licensed by another state; and

2. The nonresident appraiser holds a valid certification from a

state whose requirements for appraiser certification or licensing

meet or exceed the appraiser licensure standards established by the

Oklahoma Certified Real Estate Appraisers Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1316 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1316
Signing of bonds - Submission of agreements for approval
Status: in_force

- Suspension of bail agents - Receipt - Power of attorney.

A. 1. A bail bondsman shall neither sign nor countersign in

blank any bond, nor shall the bondsman give a power of attorney to,

or otherwise authorize, anyone to countersign the name of the bail

bondsman to bonds unless the person so authorized is a licensed

surety bondsman or managing general agent appointed by a licensed

professional bondsman or multicounty agent bondsman giving the power

of attorney. The professional bondsman or multicounty agent

bondsman shall notify the Commissioner whenever any appointment is

canceled. If the bondsman surrenders the professional or

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multicounty agent bondsman qualification, or the professional or

multicounty agent bondsman qualification is suspended or revoked, or

if a surety company authorized to write bail bond business

surrenders their bail surety line of authority, or this line of

authority is suspended or revoked, then the Commissioner shall

suspend the appointment of all of the bail agents of the

professional bondsman, multicounty agent bondsman or surety company.

The Commissioner shall immediately notify any bail agent whose

license is affected and the court clerk of the agent's resident

county upon the suspension or revocation of the qualification of the

professional bondsman or multicounty agent bondsman or surety

company. If the professional or multicounty agent bondsman

qualification or the bail surety line of authority is reinstated

within twenty-four (24) hours, the Commissioner shall not be

required to suspend the bail agent appointments. If the

Commissioner reinstates the professional or multicounty agent

bondsman qualification or the bail surety line of authority within

twenty-four (24) hours, the Commissioner shall also reinstate the

appointment of the bail agents of the professional bondsman,

multicounty agent bondsman or surety company. If more than twenty-

four (24) hours elapse following the suspension or revocation, then

the professional bondsman, multicounty agent bondsman or surety

company shall submit new agent appointments to the Commissioner.

2. Bail bondsmen shall not allow other licensed bondsmen to

present bonds that have previously been signed and completed. The

bail bondsman that presents the bond shall sign the form in the

presence of the official that receives the bond.

B. Premium charged shall be indicated on the appearance bond

prior to the filing of the bond.

C. 1. At the time he or she receives payment for the issuance

of an appearance bond, a bail bondsman shall provide the payor or

indemnitors with a proper receipt and copies of any agreements

executed relating to the appearance bond.

2. Any receipt provided by a bondsman shall be individually

numbered and include:

a. the precise amount of the fees, premium, collateral,

or other payments received by the bondsman,

b. the full name of the defendant,

c. the defendant's case number if it is available, and

d. full name of the individual(s) presenting the payment.

D. All surety bondsmen or managing general agents shall attach

a completed power of attorney to the appearance bond that is filed

with the court clerk on each bond written.

E. Any bond written in this state shall contain the name and

last-known mailing address of the bondsman and, if applicable, of

the insurer.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-605 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-605
Cumulative character of act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall be cumulative to other laws.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.15A — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.15A
Firm permits
Status: in_force

A. The Oklahoma Accountancy Board, upon application, shall

issue a permit to practice public accounting to each firm seeking to

provide professional services to the public in this state except

that a firm not required to register with the Board under paragraph

4 of subsection A of Section 15.12A of this title and a firm exempt

from the registration requirements under paragraph 3 of subsection A

of Section 15.15 of this title shall also not be required to obtain

a permit under this section. Renewals of firm permits shall be

applied for during the month of May of each year.

B. Applicants for initial firm permits shall provide the Board

with the following information:

1. A list of all states in which the firm has applied for or

been issued a permit or its equivalent within the five (5) years

immediately preceding the date of application;

2. Relevant details as to a denial, revocation, or suspension

of a permit or its equivalent of the firm, or any partner or

shareholder of the firm in any other state or jurisdiction;

3. Documentary proof that the firm has complied with the

requirements of the Office of the Secretary of State applicable to

such entities; and

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4. Such other information as the Board deems appropriate for

demonstrating that the qualifications of the firm are sufficient for

the practice of public accounting in this state.

C. The following changes in a firm affecting the offices in

this state shall be reported to the Board within thirty (30)

calendar days from the date of occurrence:

1. Changes in the partners or shareholders of the firm;

2. Changes in the structure of the firm;

3. Change of the designated manager of the firm;

4. Changes in the number or location of offices of the firm;

and

5. Denial, revocation, or suspension of certificates, licenses,

permits, or their equivalent to the firm or its partners,

shareholders, or employees other than in this state.

D. The Board shall be notified in the event the firm is

dissolved. Such notification shall be made within thirty (30)

calendar days of the dissolution. The Board shall adopt rules for

notice and rules appointing the responsible party to receive such

notice for the various types of firms authorized to receive permits.

Such notice of dissolution shall contain but not be limited to the

following information:

1. A list of all partners and shareholders at the time of

dissolution;

2. The location of each office of the firm at the time of

dissolution; and

3. The date the dissolution became effective.

E. The Board shall set a fee not more than Two Hundred Dollars

($200.00) for each initial or renewal firm permit except for sole

proprietorships.

F. Each firm seeking a permit to practice accounting as a CPA

firm shall be issued a permit by the Board upon application and

payment of appropriate fees. A firm applying for a permit shall

provide documentary proof to the Board that:

1. Except as authorized in Section 15.15B of this title, a

simple majority of the ownership of the firm, in terms of financial

interests and voting rights, belongs to partners or shareholders

engaged in the practice of public accounting in the United States

and holding a certificate as a certified public accountant in one or

more jurisdictions. Although firms may include non-certificate

holder owners, the firm and its ownership must comply with rules

promulgated by the Board; and

2. Each designated manager of an office in this state is a

holder of a valid Oklahoma certificate and permit to practice as a

certified public accountant; and

3. All nonlicensed owners are active individual participants in

the public accounting firm or affiliated entities, except as

authorized in Section 15.15B of this title.

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G. Each firm seeking a permit to practice accounting as a PA

firm shall be issued a permit by the Board upon application and

payment of appropriate fees. A firm applying for a permit shall

provide documentary proof to the Board that:

1. Except as authorized in Section 15.15B of this title, a

simple majority of the ownership of the firm, in terms of financial

interests and voting rights, belongs to partners or shareholders

engaged in the practice of public accounting in the United States

and holding a license as a public accountant in one or more

jurisdictions. Although firms may include nonlicense holder owners,

the firm and its ownership must comply with rules promulgated by the

Board; and

2. Each designated manager of an office in this state has

received an Oklahoma license and permit to practice as a public

accountant or certificate and permit to practice as a certified

public accountant; and

3. All nonlicensed owners are active individual participants in

the public accounting firm or affiliated entities, except as

authorized in Section 15.15B of this title.

H. Any individual licensee who is responsible for supervising

attest or compilation services and signs or authorizes someone to

sign the accountant’s report on the financial statement on behalf of

the firm shall meet the competency requirements set out in the

professional standards for such services.

I. Any individual licensee who signs or authorizes someone to

sign the accountant’s report on the financial statements on behalf

of the firm shall meet the competency requirements of the prior

subsection.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-625 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-625
Fees
Status: in_force

Fees for the Home Inspection Licensing Act shall not exceed the

following:

Approval fees for schools, instructors

and home inspection organizations $100.00

Approval fees for educational course

content $50.00

Application for license $30.00

Licensure for reciprocity $50.00

Examination fee $200.00

License fee $250.00

License renewal $150.00

License reactivation $50.00
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3107 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3107
Nonpayment on account - Collection practices
Status: in_force

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A. A lender shall collect past-due accounts in a professional,

fair and lawful manner, in accordance with the federal Fair Debt

Collection Practices Act.

B. A lender shall not threaten or pursue criminal action

against a debtor as a result of the debtor’s instrument being

returned unpaid or the debtor’s deferred deposit loan account not

being paid.

C. A debtor shall not be subject to any criminal penalty if an

instrument is dishonored.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-487 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-487
Secretary - Duties
Status: in_force

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may

appoint a Board secretary to carry out the statutory duties of the

Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision

Act. The Board may hire the secretary as an employee of the Board

at such hours of employment and compensation as determined by the

Board. The secretary shall be a licensed allopathic physician. The

secretary shall not be a member of the Board and shall not vote on

Board actions.

B. The secretary of the Board shall preserve a true record of

the official proceedings of the meetings of the Board. He or she

shall also preserve a record of physicians licensed, applying for

such license, or applying for reinstatement of such license in this

state showing:

1. Age;

2. Ethnic origin;

3. Sex;

4. Place of practice and residence;

5. The time spent in premedical and medical study, together

with the names of the schools attended, and the date of graduation

therefrom, with the degrees granted;

6. The grades made in examination for license or grades filed

in application therefor; and

7. A record of the final disposition of each application for

licensure.

C. The Board may hire a licensed physician to serve as a

medical advisor to the Board and the Board staff. The medical

advisor shall assist in carrying out the statutory duties of the

Board including, but not limited to, compliance and investigations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1850.11 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1850.11
Violations - Penalties - Administrative fines -
Status: in_force

Injunctions.

A. Any person, mechanical contractor, mechanical journeyman,

mechanical apprentice or mechanical firm who violates any of the

provisions of the Mechanical Licensing Act in addition to suspension

or revocation of a license, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a

misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than Two Hundred

Dollars ($200.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or

both such fine and imprisonment together with the costs of

prosecution.

B. In addition to other penalties provided by law, if after a

hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section 1850.14 of this

title, the Mechanical Hearing Board shall find any mechanical

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contractor, mechanical journeyman, mechanical apprentice or

mechanical firm to be in violation of any of the provisions of this

act, such person or firm may be subject to an administrative fine of

not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation.

Each day a person or firm is in violation of this act may constitute

a separate violation. The maximum fine will not exceed One Thousand

Dollars ($1,000.00). All administrative fines collected pursuant to

the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited in the Oklahoma

Mechanical Licensing Revolving Fund. Administrative fines imposed

pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district

courts of this state.

C. The Mechanical Hearing Board may make application to the

appropriate court for an order enjoining the acts or practices

prohibited by this act, and upon a showing by the Mechanical Hearing

Board that the person or firm has engaged in any of the prohibited

acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or other order

as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-160.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-160.1
Interpretation of "podiatry" and "podiatric medicine"
Status: in_force

The terms "podiatry" and "podiatric medicine" are synonymous and

mean the branch of the healing arts defined in the Podiatric

Medicine Practice Act. Wherever in the Oklahoma Statutes reference

is made to the term "podiatry", the same shall be interpreted to

mean "podiatric medicine", and wherever reference is made to the

term "podiatrist", the same shall be interpreted to mean "podiatric

physician".
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-199.20 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-199.20
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) school within correctional facility
Status: in_force

— Licensing.

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall issue a

license to any nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt school located within

a correctional facility in this state that proposes to provide

cosmetology or barbering training courses designed to qualify

persons for licensure to practice cosmetology or barbering.

B. 1. Any nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt school seeking to

operate within a correctional facility shall submit an application

to the Board with the following:

a. whether the school intends to operate as a secondary

or postsecondary establishment,

b. the names, addresses, and contact information of the:

(1) Director of Corrections,

(2) Chief Administrator of Classification and

Programs of the Department of Corrections,

(3) Department of Corrections’ administrator of

programs,

(4) warden of the correctional facility where the

school is to be located, and

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(5) instructors for the proposed program,

c. a notarized affidavit stating the source of sufficient

bond coverage and that the building where the school

is proposed to be conducted is owned by the Department

of Corrections,

d. the contact information of the correctional facility,

and

e. a brief description of the proposed education areas

within the correctional facility location, other

training sections located within the correctional

facility, and parking areas.

2. An applicant shall obtain a memorandum of understanding from

the Department stating that the Department shall allow the applicant

use of the designated area for one (1) year, or a sum of twelve-

month increments, that shall be used for the proposed school to

operate.

3. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt schools within a correctional

facility shall not charge tuition. Education shall be provided free

of cost to all students enrolled in the programs. All supplies

shall either be purchased from funds obtained through grants or by

private donations made to the organization. The Board shall not

require a financial statement to be furnished by the school.

4. All licenses, work permits, registration receipts, student

permits, and all other information required by the Board shall be

posted conspicuously.

5. Licensed instructors shall adhere to all Department

requirements necessary for visitation within the correctional

facility.

C. The Board shall permit an applicant’s inmate identification

badge as his or her identification for purposes of enrollment. A

student enrolled to take classes from a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-

exempt school within a correctional facility shall automatically be

considered a low-income individual. Proof of incarceration, or a

consolidated record card, shall be sufficient for the applicant to

be qualified for a one-time, one-year waiver of all fees associated

with licensure, certification, or renewal.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1296 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1296
Licensee compliance in Remote State
Status: in_force

A. A Licensee providing services in a Remote State under a

Multistate Authorization to Practice shall adhere to the laws and

regulations, including laws, regulations, and applicable standards,

of the Remote State where the client is located at the time care is

rendered.

B. Nothing herein shall prevent or inhibit the enforcement of

any other law of a Member State that is not inconsistent with the

Compact.

C. Any laws, statutes, regulations, or other legal requirements

in a Member State in conflict with the Compact are superseded to the

extent of the conflict.

D. All permissible agreements between the Commission and the

Member States are binding in accordance with their terms.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-637.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-637.1
Alternatives to revoking, conditioning, suspending,
Status: in_force

reinstating or refusing to renew license.

A. In addition or as an alternative, as the case may be, to

revoking, conditioning, suspending, reinstating or refusing to renew

any license, the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners may, after

affording opportunity to be heard:

1. Temporarily order suspension or limitation of license;

2. Issue an order of warning, reprimand or censure with regard

to any act, conduct or practice which, in the judgment of the Board

upon consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, does not

warrant the initiation of formal action;

3. Order that any person violating any provision of an act or

regulation administered by the Board to cease and desist from future

violations thereof or to take such affirmative corrective action as

may be necessary with regard to any act or practice found unlawful

by the Board;

4. Order any person as a condition for continued, reinstated or

renewed licensure or as a condition for probation or suspension to

secure medical or such other professional treatment as may be

necessary to properly discharge licensee functions; or

5. Order any person as a condition of any suspension or

probation or any disciplinary action, to attend and produce evidence

of successful completion of a specific term of education, residency

or training in enumerated fields and/or institutions as ordered by

the Board based on the facts of the case. Said education, residency

or training shall be at the expense of the person so ordered.

B. If after considering all the testimony presented, the State

Board of Osteopathic Examiners finds that the respondent has

violated any provision of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act or

any rule promulgated thereto, the Board may impose on the respondent

as a condition of any suspension, revocation, or probation, or any

other disciplinary action, the payment of costs expended by the

Board in investigating and prosecuting said cause, such costs to

include but not be limited to staff time, salary and travel expense,

witness fees and attorney fees. In addition, the Board may impose

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an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed One Thousand

Dollars ($1,000.00) for each count or separate violation.

C. The Secretary of the Board may issue a letter of concern to

a licensee, without a hearing, when evidence does not warrant formal

proceedings, but indications exist of possible errant conduct that

could lead to serious consequences and formal action. The letter of

concern may contain, at the Secretary's discretion, clarifying

information from the licensee. Such letters of concern are

considered remedial.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1303 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1303
License required - Acts exempt - Individual license -
Status: in_force

Renewal - Corporations - Attorneys.

A. No person shall act in the capacity of a bail bondsman or

perform any of the functions, duties or powers prescribed for bail

bondsmen under the provisions of Section 1301 et seq. of this title,

unless that person shall be qualified and licensed as provided in

Section 1301 et seq. of this title or as authorized pursuant to the

Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act. Provided, however, none of the

provisions or terms of this section shall prohibit any individual or

individuals from:

1. Pledging real or other property as security for a bail bond

for himself, herself or another in judicial proceedings who does not

receive, or is not promised, a fee or charge for his or her services

provided such person shall not be permitted to make in excess of ten

bonds per year; or

2. Executing any bail bond for an insurer, pursuant to a bail

bond service agreement entered into between such insurer and any

automobile club or association, financing institution, insurance

company or other organization or association, on behalf of a person

required to furnish bail in connection with any violation of law

arising out of the use of a motor vehicle.

B. No license shall be issued except in compliance with Section

1301 et seq. of this title and none shall be issued except to an

individual. License renewals shall be granted subject to all other

provisions of Section 1301 et seq. of this title.

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A corporation as such shall not be licensed. Nothing herein

contained shall be construed as repealing Section 11 of Title 5 of

the Oklahoma Statutes; and it is further provided that licensed

attorneys are prohibited from signing any bonds as surety in any

civil or criminal action pending or about to be filed in any court

of this state.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1684 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1684
Examinations for licenses
Status: in_force

A. Examinations for licenses as electrical contractors or

journeyman electricians shall be uniform and practical in nature for

each respective license and shall be sufficiently strict to test the

qualifications and fitness of the applicants for licenses.

Examinations shall be in whole or in part in writing. The Committee

shall conduct examinations twice a year and at such other times as

it deems necessary.

B. The maximum grade value of each part of any such examination

shall be one hundred (100) points. A passing score shall be seventy

percent (70%) or higher on each part. Any applicant failing to pass

the examination shall not be permitted to take another examination

for a period of thirty (30) days.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-587 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-587
Examinations - Fees - Compensation and expenses -
Status: in_force

Optometry Board Revolving Fund.

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The fee for such examinations shall be set by rules promulgated

by the Board of Examiners in Optometry, not to be less than One

Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars

($200.00), and a yearly license fee set by rules promulgated by the

Board of Examiners in Optometry, not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00), shall be paid each fiscal year by all persons holding a

license to practice optometry in this state, and shall be paid not

later than the 30th day of June of each year. In the event of

default of payment of such license fee by any person, his or her

certificate shall be revoked by the Board who shall take such action

only after notifying the person in default by registered mail and

allowing that person fifteen (15) days in which to comply with this

requirement. The Board shall be paid travel expenses as provided in

the State Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 500.1 et seq. of Title

74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The secretary-treasurer shall receive

compensation fixed by the Board, not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars

($200.00) per month. All fees and charges collected by the

secretary-treasurer of the Board shall be paid on the first day of

each month into a revolving fund in the State Treasury to be

designated as the "Optometry Board Revolving Fund". This fund shall

consist of all monies received by the Board other than appropriated

funds. The revolving fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to

fiscal year limitations and shall be under the control and

management of the Board. Expenditures from this fund shall be made

pursuant to the purposes of Sections 581 through 606 of this title

and without legislative approval. Warrants for expenditures shall

be drawn by the State Treasurer based on claims signed by an

authorized employee or employees of the Board and approved for

payment by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1332.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1332.1
Persons permitted to return defendant to custody
Status: in_force

For the purpose of surrendering a defendant after a breach of

the undertaking, the following persons may return the defendant to

custody:

1. A bondsman or surety;

2. A licensed bail enforcer having authority under a client

contract with a bondsman or surety pursuant to the Bail Enforcement

and Licensing Act; or

3. A peace officer acting within the peace officer's

jurisdiction.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-630 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-630
Education and training required
Status: in_force

To practice as an osteopathic physician, the applicant shall be

a graduate of a school or college of osteopathic medicine which is

accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American

Osteopathic Association and shall have completed at least one (1)

year of rotating internship or the equivalent thereof, in an

accredited internship or residency program acceptable to the Board.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-402 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-402
Administrative fines
Status: in_force

A. The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission may impose

administrative fines on any licensee licensed pursuant to The

Oklahoma Real Estate License Code as follows:

1. Any administrative fine imposed as a result of a violation

of this Code or the rules of the Commission shall not:

a. be less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and shall

not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each

violation of this Code or the rules of the Commission,

or

b. exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for all

violations resulting from a single incident or

transaction;

2. All administrative fines shall be paid within thirty (30)

days of notification of the licensee by the Commission of the order

of the Commission imposing the administrative fine;

3. The license may be suspended until any fine imposed upon the

licensee by the Commission is paid;

4. If fines are not paid in full by the licensee within thirty

(30) days of the notification by the Commission of the order, the

fines shall double and the licensee shall have an additional thirty-

day period. If the doubled fine is not paid within the additional

thirty-day period, the license shall automatically be revoked; and

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5. All monies received by the Commission as a result of the

imposition of the administrative fine provided for in this section

shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Real Estate Education and

Recovery Fund, created pursuant to Section 858-601 of this title.

B. The administrative fines authorized by this section may be

in addition to any other criminal penalties or civil actions

provided for by law.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1360 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1360
Psychologists Licensing Fund
Status: in_force

The secretary of the Board shall receive and account for all

monies derived under this act. The secretary shall pay these monies

monthly to the State Treasurer who shall keep them in a separate

fund to be known as the "Psychologists Licensing Fund". All monies

received in said fund are hereby appropriated to the Board.

Expenditures from the Psychologist Licensing Fund shall be made upon

warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as

prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services for approval and payment. It is further

provided that all monies in the Psychologists Licensing Fund at the

end of each fiscal year, being the unexpended balance of such fund,

shall be carried forward and placed to the credit of the

Psychologists Licensing Fund for the succeeding fiscal year. The

Board may make expenditures from this fund for any purpose which is

reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this act;

provided that all reimbursement for expenses shall be paid only from

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the Psychologists Licensing Fund. No money shall ever be paid from

the General Revenue Fund for the administration of this act and any

expenses or liabilities incurred by said Board shall not constitute

a charge on any state funds other than said Psychologists Licensing

Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1311.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1311.1
Hearings - Record
Status: in_force

A. Hearings shall be held in the Insurance Commissioner's

offices or at such other place as the Commissioner may deem

convenient.

B. The Commissioner shall appoint an independent hearing

examiner to preside at the hearing to sit in the capacity of a

quasi-judicial officer.

C. All hearings will be public and held in accordance with, and

governed by, Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act,

Section 308a et seq. of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

D. If at a hearing the person presiding determines that a

license which was suspended prior to the hearing pursuant to Section

1311 of this title shall be revoked or suspended, the period of

revocation or suspension shall be deemed to have begun on the date

the license was suspended pending the hearing.

E. The Commissioner, upon written request reasonably made by

the licensed bail bondsman affected by the hearing, and at such bail

bondsman's expense, shall cause a full stenographic record of the

proceedings to be made by a competent court reporter.

F. The ordinary fees and costs of such hearing examiner may be

assessed by the hearing examiner against the respondent, unless the

respondent is the prevailing party.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1925.16 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1925.16
False representation as licensed marital and family
Status: in_force

therapist - Penalty - Injunction.

A. Any person who represents himself or herself by the title

"licensed marital and family therapist" or any designation

representing such person to be a licensed marital and family

therapist without having first complied with the provisions of the

Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, upon conviction thereof,

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition

of a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more

than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and in addition

may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the

county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. The Commissioner may also proceed in district court to

enjoin and restrain any unlicensed person from violating the Marital

and Family Therapist Licensure Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-493.4 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-493.4
Special licenses
Status: in_force

A. No person who is granted a special license or a special

training license shall practice outside the limitations of the

license.

B. To be eligible for special or special training licensure,

the applicant shall have completed all the requirements for full and

unrestricted medical licensure except graduate education and/or

licensing examination or other requirements relative to the basis

for the special license or special training license.

C. By rule, the State Board of Medical Licensure and

Supervision shall establish restrictions for special and special

training licensure to assure that the holder will practice only

under appropriate circumstances as set by the Board.

D. A special license or special training license shall be

renewable annually upon the approval of the Board and upon the

evaluation of performance in the special circumstances upon which

the special license or special training license was granted.

E. The issuance of a special license or a special training

license shall not be construed to imply that a full and unrestricted

medical license will be issued at a future date.

F. All other provisions of the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and

Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act shall apply to holders of

special licenses or special training licenses.

G. This section shall not limit the authority of any state

agency or educational institution in this state which employs a

special or special training licensed physician to impose additional

practice limitations upon such physician.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1000.9 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1000.9
Orders requiring compliance with standards and rules -
Status: in_force

Penalty.

A. In addition to any other remedies provided for by law, the

Construction Industries Board may issue a written order to any

person or entity whom the Board has reason to believe is in

violation of, or has violated, any law which the Board has authority

to enforce or the standards or rules promulgated by the Board, and

to whom the Board has served, no less than fifteen (15) days

previously, a written notice of violation. The fifteen-day notice

period may be reduced as, in the opinion of the Board, may be

necessary to render the order reasonably effectual.

B. The written order may require immediate compliance with the

law or the standards or rules promulgated by the Board, or within a

specified time period, or both. The order may also assess an

administrative fine for each day or part of a day that such person

fails to comply with the order.

C. Any order issued pursuant to this section shall state with

specificity the nature of the violation. Any penalty assessed in

the order shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day

of noncompliance with the order. In assessing such penalty, the

Board shall consider the seriousness of the violation and any

efforts to comply with applicable requirements.

D. Any order issued pursuant to the provisions of this section

shall become a final order unless, no later than fifteen (15) days

after the order is served, the person or persons named therein

request an administrative hearing. Upon such request, the Board

shall promptly conduct a hearing. The Board may dismiss such

proceedings when compliance with the order is demonstrated and all

assessed fines, whether negotiated or not, are paid. A final order

following a hearing determining a violation occurred shall assess an

administrative fine based upon consideration of the evidence and as

allowed by law or rule.

E. Such orders and hearings are subject to the Administrative

Procedures Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-698.5a — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-698.5a
Authority and duties
Status: in_force

A. 1. Investigators for the State Board of Veterinary Medical

Examiners shall perform such services as are necessary in the

investigation of criminal activity or preparation of administrative

actions.

2. In addition, investigators shall have the authority and duty

to investigate and inspect the records of all licensees in order to

determine whether the licensee is in compliance with applicable

narcotics and dangerous drug laws and regulations.

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B. Any investigator certified as a peace officer by the Council

on Law Enforcement Education and Training shall have statewide

jurisdiction to perform the duties authorized by this section. In

addition, the investigator shall be considered a peace officer and

shall have the powers now or hereafter vested by law in peace

officers.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-401 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-401
Penalties - Fines - Injunctions and restraining orders
Status: in_force

- Appeals.

A. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any

person unlicensed pursuant to The Oklahoma Real Estate License Code

who shall willingly, knowingly, or negligently violate any provision

of this Code, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars

($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than

six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. In addition to any civil or criminal actions authorized by

law, whenever, in the judgment of the Oklahoma Real Estate

Commission, any unlicensed person has engaged in any acts or

practices which constitute a violation of the Oklahoma Real Estate

License Code, the Commission may:

1. After notice and hearing, and upon finding a violation of

the Code, impose a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars

($5,000.00) or the amount of the commission or commissions earned,

whichever is greater for each violation of the Code for unlicensed

activity;

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2. Make application to the appropriate court for an order

enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the

Commission that such person has engaged in any such acts or

practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as

may be appropriate shall be granted by such court, without bond; or

3. Impose administrative fines pursuant to this subsection

which shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.

The order of the Commission shall become final and binding on all

parties unless appealed to the district court as provided in the

Administrative Procedures Act. If an appeal is not made, such order

may be entered on the judgment docket of the district court in a

county in which the debtor has property and thereafter enforced in

the same manner as an order of the district court for collection

actions.

C. Notices and hearings required by this section and any

appeals from orders entered pursuant to this section shall be in

accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.

D. Such funds as collected pursuant to this section shall be

deposited in the Oklahoma Real Estate Education and Recovery Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-888.7 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-888.7
Application for license - Form - Examination and
Status: in_force

reexamination.

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A. A person applying for a license shall demonstrate his or her

eligibility in accordance with the requirements of Section 888.6 of

this title and shall make application for examination upon a form in

such a manner as the National Board for Certification in

Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) shall prescribe. A person who fails

the examination may make reapplication for reexamination accompanied

by the prescribed fee.

B. Each applicant for licensure pursuant to the provisions of

the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be examined on the

applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to

occupational therapy and occupational theory and practice, including

the application of professional skills and judgment in the

utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods and such

other subjects as the Board may deem useful to determine the

applicant's fitness to practice. The Board shall approve an

examination and establish standards for acceptable practice. NBCOT

shall be the approved provider for the examination according to

national standards for entry-level practice.

C. Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and

place as NBCOT may determine. Applicants must pass the examination

by a score determined by NBCOT. Examinations shall be given at

least two times each year at such places as NBCOT may determine.

D. In case of failure of any examination the applicant shall

have the privilege of a second examination on payment of the regular

fees. In case of a second failure, the applicant shall be eligible

for the third examination, but shall, in addition to the

requirements for previous examinations have to wait a specific

period as determined by NBCOT, not to exceed one (1) year, before

reexamination. The waiting period may include completion of

academic or clinical work as prescribed by rules promulgated by the

Board. A temporary license may be issued pursuant to the provisions

of Section 888.8 of this title. Further testing shall be at the

discretion of the Board and NBCOT guidelines.

E. Applicants shall be given their examination scores in

accordance with such rules and regulations as NBCOT may establish.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-164f — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-164f
Renumbered as Section 161.14 of Title 59 by Laws 1991, c
Status: in_force

265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-567.4b — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-567.4b
Formulary Advisory Council
Status: in_force

A. 1. The rules regarding authorization for a certified

registered nurse anesthetist to order, select, obtain and administer

drugs, promulgated by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing pursuant to

paragraph 10 of Section 567.3a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes,

shall provide for establishment of a Formulary Advisory Council to

develop and submit to the Board recommendations for an inclusionary

formulary that lists drugs or categories of drugs that may be

ordered, selected, obtained or administered by certified registered

nurse anesthetists authorized by the Board to order, select, obtain

and administer drugs.

2. Such Formulary Advisory Council shall also develop and

submit to the Board recommendations for practice-specific standards

for ordering, selecting, obtaining and administering drugs for a

certified registered nurse anesthetist authorized by the Board to

order, select, obtain and administer drugs pursuant to the

provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

3. The Board shall either accept or reject the recommendations

of the Council. No amendments to the recommended inclusionary

formulary may be made by the Board without the approval of the

Formulary Advisory Council.

B. 1. The Formulary Advisory Council shall be composed of five

(5) members as follows:

a. two certified registered nurse anesthetists, appointed

by the Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists

located in this state,

b. two anesthesiologists, appointed by the Oklahoma

Society of Anesthesiologists located in this state,

and

c. a hospital-based pharmacist appointed by the Oklahoma

Pharmaceutical Association located in this state.

2. All professional members of the Formulary Advisory Council

shall be in active clinical practice at least fifty percent (50%) of

the time within their defined area of specialty.

3. a. Members of the Formulary Advisory Council shall serve

at the pleasure of their appointing authority for a

term of three (3) years. The terms of the members

shall be staggered. Members of the Council may serve

beyond the expiration of their term of office until a

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successor is appointed by the original appointing

authority. A vacancy on the Council shall be filled

for the balance of the unexpired term by the original

appointing authority.

b. Members of the Council shall elect a chair and a vice-

chair from among the membership of the Council. Three

members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction

of business.

C. The Council shall recommend and the Board shall approve and

implement an initial inclusionary formulary on or before January 1,

1998. The Council and the Board shall annually review and evaluate

the approved inclusionary formulary and shall make any necessary

revisions utilizing the same procedures used to develop the initial

inclusionary formulary.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-493.5a — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-493.5a
Temporary critical need license
Status: in_force

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may issue

temporary critical need licenses for allopathic physicians under

Section 1 of this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-143 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-143
Unlawful practices - Penalty
Status: in_force

A. It shall be unlawful for:

1. Any person to practice or attempt to practice podiatric

medicine in this state as defined by the applicable laws or as

otherwise defined, or to hold himself out to the public in this

state as a podiatric physician, doctor of podiatric medicine,

podiatrist, foot doctor or foot specialist without having first

obtained a license to practice podiatric medicine from the Board of

Podiatric Medical Examiners, or after his license to practice

podiatric medicine has been revoked, or while such license is under

suspension. Provided, however, an applicant for a license by

examination who has successfully passed the examination administered

by the Board may practice podiatric medicine to the extent necessary

to enable him to observe and assist a podiatric physician, as an

intern, preceptee or resident, if while so doing he complies with

all of the rules of the Board;

2. A podiatric physician to practice as such at any time when

his license is not conspicuously displayed in his place of regular

practice;

3. Any person to knowingly represent in any manner in this

state, either publicly or privately, that another person is a

licensed podiatric physician, doctor of podiatric medicine,

podiatrist, foot doctor or foot specialist, or is capable of

examining, diagnosing, recommending for, prescribing for, caring

for, or treating in this state ailments, diseased conditions,

deformities, or injuries of the human foot, unless such other person

at the time of such representation is a licensed podiatric

physician; and

4. Any podiatric physician to violate any provision of the

Podiatric Medicine Practice Act or the rules of the Board.

B. Any person who does any one or more of the things made

unlawful by subsection A of this section shall be deemed guilty of a

misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not

more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the

county jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine

and imprisonment. Each day of such violation shall constitute a

separate and distinct offense.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3110 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3110
Limit on number of loans - Payment in full required
Status: in_force

After the debtor has entered into a fifth consecutive deferred

deposit loan, a lender shall not make a deferred deposit loan to a

debtor until 8:00 a.m. on the second business day after the fifth

consecutive deferred deposit loan has been paid in full.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-46.34 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-46.34
Seal of landscape architect
Status: in_force

A. Each landscape architect shall have a seal, the image of

which shall contain the name of the landscape architect, the

person's license number and the words "Licensed Landscape Architect,

State of Oklahoma". All technical submissions prepared by such

landscape architect, or under the responsible control of the

landscape architect, shall be sealed, signed and dated, which shall

mean that the landscape architect was in responsible control over

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the content of such technical submissions during their preparation

and has applied the required professional standard of care. No

landscape architect may sign or seal technical submissions unless

they were prepared by or under the responsible control of the

landscape architect, except that:

1. The person may sign or seal those portions of the technical

submissions under the responsible control of persons who are

licensed under the State Architectural and Licensed Interior

Designers Act if the landscape architect has reviewed and adapted in

whole or in part such portions and has either coordinated their

preparation or integrated them into the work; and

2. The person may sign or seal those portions of the technical

submissions that are not required to be prepared by or under the

responsible control of a landscape architect if the landscape

architect has reviewed and adapted in whole or in part such

submissions and integrated them into the work. The seal may be a

rubber stamp or may be generated electronically pursuant to rules

adopted by the Board.

B. All drawings, specifications, plans, reports or other papers

or documents involving the practice of landscape architecture, shall

be dated and bear the signature and seal of the landscape architect

or landscape architects who prepared or approved them. It is

permissible to only sign, seal and date documents on the first sheet

of bound sets of drawings, with index of drawings included, title

page of specifications, and other drawings and contract documents in

a manner consistent with this act and rules of the Board.

C. The seal, signature and date of the landscape architect may

be applied to tracings to produce legible reproduction of the

drawings or to reprints made from the tracings. This provision,

however, does not in any manner modify the requirements of the other

subsections of this section.

D. The license of a landscape architect shall not permit the

practice of architecture, engineering or land surveying, except that

which is incidental, meaning less than ten percent (10%) of the

total cost of the total project, to the practice of landscape

architecture. No landscape architect shall permit his or her seal

to be affixed to any plans, specifications or drawings if such

portions thereof as are involved in the practice of his or her

particular profession were not prepared by or under the landscape

architect's responsible control.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2303 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2303
Persons to whom act does not apply
Status: in_force

The Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act shall not apply to:

1. Physicians licensed by this state to practice medicine and

surgery (M.D.), chiropractic (D.C.), osteopathy (D.O.), or podiatry

(D.P.M.) when engaging in the practice or practices for which the

person is licensed;

2. A person licensed by this state as a physical therapist when

engaging in the practice for which licensed;

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3. Persons whose competence is credentialed by a certifying

agency recognized by the State Board of Medical Licensure and

Supervision; or

4. The practice of pedorthics by:

a. a person who is employed by the United States

government or any entity thereof while in the

discharge of the employee's assigned duties,

b. a student enrolled in a school of pedorthics

recognized by the Board, or

c. a student participating in a Board-recognized work

experience program or internship in pedorthics.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1941 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1941
Denial, revocation, suspension, or placement on probation
Status: in_force

of license – Administrative hearing for applicant with felony

conviction – Definitions.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure may deny,

revoke, suspend, or place on probation any license or specialty

designation issued pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed

Behavioral Practitioner Act to a licensed behavioral practitioner,

if the person has:

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1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates

to the practice of behavioral health and poses a reasonable threat

to public safety;

2. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services

rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the

provisions of this act;

3. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not licensed pursuant to

these provisions in representing himself or herself as a licensed

behavioral practitioner in this state;

4. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules

established by the Board;

5. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance

of the licensee's duties; or

6. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a

license.

B. If the Board determines that a felony conviction of an

applicant renders the convicted applicant unfit to practice

counseling, the Board shall provide notice and opportunity to the

applicant, by certified mail at the last-known address, for an

administrative hearing to contest such determination before the

Board may deny the application. The request shall be made by the

applicant within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice.

C. No license or specialty designation shall be suspended or

revoked, nor a licensed behavioral practitioner placed on probation,

until notice is served upon the licensed behavioral practitioner and

a hearing is held in conformity with Article II of the

Administrative Procedures Act.

D. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1925.15 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1925.15
Denial, revocation, suspension or probation of license
Status: in_force

– Administrative hearing for applicant with felony conviction –

Definitions.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure may deny,

revoke, suspend or place on probation any license issued subject to

the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, if

the person has:

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1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates

to the practice of counseling and poses a reasonable threat to

public safety;

2. Violated ethical standards of such a nature as to render the

person found by the Board to have engaged in such violation unfit to

practice marital and family therapy;

3. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a

license;

4. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services

rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the

provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;

5. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not licensed pursuant to

these provisions in representing himself or herself as a licensed

marital and family therapist in this state;

6. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules

promulgated by the Board; or

7. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance

of the duties of such person.

B. If the Board determines that a felony conviction of an

applicant renders the convicted applicant unfit to practice

counseling, the Board shall provide notice and opportunity to the

applicant, by certified mail at the last-known address, for an

administrative hearing to contest such determination before the

Board may deny the application. The request shall be made by the

applicant within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice.

C. No license shall be suspended, revoked or placed on

probation until notice is served upon the licensed marital and

family therapist and a hearing is held in such manner as is required

by the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act.

D. Any person who is determined by the Board to have violated

any of the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure

Act or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto may be

subject to an administrative penalty. The maximum fine shall not

exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). All administrative

penalties collected pursuant to the Marital and Family Therapist

Licensure Act shall be deposited into the Licensed Marital and

Family Therapist Revolving Fund. Administrative penalties imposed

pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district

courts of this state.

E. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

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of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1292 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1292
Promulgation of rules
Status: in_force

A. The Commission shall promulgate reasonable Rules in order to

effectively and efficiently implement and administer the purposes

and provisions of the Compact. A Rule shall be invalid and have no

force or effect only if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that

the Rule is invalid because the Commission exercised its rulemaking

authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the

Compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another

applicable standard of review.

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B. The Rules of the Commission shall have the force of law in

each Member State, provided, however, that where the Rules of the

Commission conflict with the laws of the Member State that establish

the Member State’s laws, regulations, and applicable standards that

govern the practice of Social Work as held by a court of competent

jurisdiction, the Rules of the Commission shall be ineffective in

that State to the extent of the conflict.

C. The Commission shall exercise its Rulemaking powers pursuant

to the criteria set forth in this section and the Rules adopted

thereunder. Rules shall become binding on the day following

adoption or the date specified in the rule or amendment, whichever

is later.

D. If a majority of the legislatures of the Member States

rejects a Rule or portion of a Rule, by enactment of a statute or

resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within four

(4) years of the date of adoption of the Rule, then such Rule shall

have no further force and effect in any Member State.

E. Rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of

the Commission.

F. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule, the Commission shall

hold a public hearing and allow persons to provide oral and written

comments, data, facts, opinions, and arguments.

G. Prior to adoption of a proposed Rule by the Commission, and

at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the

Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Rule, the

Commission shall provide a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:

1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly

accessible platform;

2. To persons who have requested notice of the Commission’s

notices of proposed rulemaking; and

3. In such other way(s) as the Commission may by Rule specify.

H. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include:

1. The time, date, and location of the public hearing at which

the Commission will hear public comments on the proposed Rule and,

if different, the time, date, and location of the meeting where the

Commission will consider and vote on the proposed Rule;

2. If the hearing is held via telecommunication,

videoconference, or other electronic means, the Commission shall

include the mechanism for access to the hearing in the Notice of

Proposed Rulemaking;

3. The text of the proposed Rule and the reason therefor;

4. A request for comments on the proposed Rule from any

interested person; and

5. The manner in which interested persons may submit written

comments.

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I. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording and

all written comments and documents received by the Commission in

response to the proposed Rule shall be available to the public.

J. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a

separate hearing on each Rule. Rules may be grouped for the

convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.

K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take

final action on the proposed Rule based on the Rulemaking record and

the full text of the Rule.

1. The Commission may adopt changes to the proposed Rule

provided the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the

proposed Rule.

2. The Commission shall provide an explanation of the reasons

for substantive changes made to the proposed Rule as well as reasons

for substantive changes not made that were recommended by

commenters.

3. The Commission shall determine a reasonable effective date

for the Rule. Except for an emergency as provided in subsection L

of this section, the effective date of the Rule shall be no sooner

than thirty (30) days after issuing the notice that it adopted or

amended the Rule.

L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission

may consider and adopt an emergency Rule with forty-eight (48)

hours’ notice, with opportunity to comment, provided that the usual

Rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section

shall be retroactively applied to the Rule as soon as reasonably

possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the

effective date of the Rule. For the purposes of this provision, an

emergency Rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:

1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or

welfare;

2. Prevent a loss of Commission or Member State funds;

3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of a Rule that is

established by federal law or rule; or

4. Protect public health and safety.

M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission

may direct revisions to a previously adopted Rule for purposes of

correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in

consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions

shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision

shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty

(30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on

grounds that the revision results in a material change to a Rule. A

challenge shall be made in writing and delivered to the Commission

prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the

revision will take effect without further action. If the revision

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is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval

of the Commission.

N. No Member State’s rulemaking requirements shall apply under

this Compact.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1350.5 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1350.5
Prohibition of unnecessary force - Training
Status: in_force

A. Notwithstanding any provision in Section 643 of Title 21 of

the Oklahoma Statutes, the use or attempt to use force by a bail

enforcer in the recovery of a defendant as defined in the Bail

Enforcement and Licensing Act is prohibited when unnecessarily

committed or when the force is excessive or unreasonable in manner,

degree or duration.

B. Every bail enforcer shall be trained on the use of force and

the rules for use of force promulgated for the Bail Enforcement and

Licensing Act.

C. No force shall be authorized which is more than sufficient

to temporarily restrain a defendant who has refused to obey a lawful

command to surrender to the bail enforcer. The duration and manner

of any force used by a bail enforcer shall be only that reasonably

necessary to surrender the defendant to the public officer competent

to receive such person into custody.

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D. Any force used by a bail enforcer in self-defense while

recovering a defendant or to defend another from injury or threat of

injury while recovering a defendant shall be not more than

sufficient to prevent an offense.

E. Any force deemed by the district attorney to be

unnecessarily committed or excessive or unreasonable in manner,

degree or duration may be prosecuted as a crime committed without

justification or excusable cause under an existing provision of law.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2056 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2056
State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists - Employees and
Status: in_force

property - Executive Secretary.

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A. The State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists may employ

such personnel and acquire such facilities, equipment, and supplies

as are necessary to assist the Board in the administration and

implementation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Licensed

Perfusionists Act.

B. The Board shall designate a member of the Board to serve as

the Executive Secretary of the Board. The Executive Secretary shall

be the administrator of the licensure activities of the Board.

C. In addition to other duties prescribed by the Oklahoma

Licensed Perfusionists Act and by the Board, the Executive Secretary

shall:

1. Keep full and accurate minutes of the transactions and

proceedings of the Board;

2. Be the custodian of the files and records of the Board;

3. Prepare and recommend to the Board plans and procedures

necessary to implement the purposes and objectives of the Oklahoma

Licensed Perfusionists Act, including rules and proposals on

administrative procedures consistent with the Oklahoma Licensed

Perfusionists Act;

4. Exercise general supervision over persons employed by the

Board in the administration of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists

Act;

5. Be responsible for the investigation of complaints and for

the presentation of formal complaints;

6. Attend all meetings of the Board as a nonvoting participant;

and

7. Handle the correspondence of the Board and obtain, assemble

or prepare the reports and information that the Board may direct or

authorize.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1393 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1393
Construction and severability
Status: in_force

This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate

the purposes thereof. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the

constitution of any state member thereto, the Compact shall remain

in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.