Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.13 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.13
Issuance of certificate to applicant authorized to
Status: in_force

practice in another jurisdiction - Reciprocity.

A. The Oklahoma Accountancy Board may issue a certificate to an

applicant who has been authorized to practice public accounting as a

certified public accountant pursuant to the laws of any jurisdiction

if the applicant passed a test administered for the purpose of

authorizing an individual to practice as a certified public

accountant with grades which were equivalent to passing a test for

the same purpose in this state as of the date the applicant

originally passed the examination, and the applicant:

1. Meets the requirements for issuance of a certificate in this

state on the date of making application;

2. Met, on the date the certificate was issued by the other

jurisdiction, the requirements in effect on that date for issuance

of a certificate in this state; or

3. Met, on the date of becoming a candidate in another

jurisdiction, the requirements of becoming a candidate in this

state, except for residency.

B. In the event an applicant does not meet the requirements of

subsection A of this section, but has passed a test administered for

the purpose of authorizing an individual to practice as a certified

public accountant with grades which were equivalent to passing a

test for the same purpose in this state on the date the applicant

passed the examination, the Board may issue a certificate to an

applicant if such applicant has four (4) years of experience

practicing public accounting as a certified public accountant

pursuant to the laws of any jurisdiction. Such experience must have

occurred within the ten (10) years immediately preceding the

application. Experience acceptable to satisfy the requirements of

this subsection shall be determined by standards established by the

Board.

C. An applicant who is seeking a permit to practice under this

section must also provide satisfactory documentation to the Board

that such applicant has met the continuing professional education

requirements, as provided in Section 15.35 of this title, in effect

on the date of the application.

D. The Board may issue a certificate by reciprocity to the

extent required by treaties entered into by the government of the

United States.

E. A fee in the amount equal to the registration fee and permit

fee, if applicable, plus an administrative fee, the total of which

shall not exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), shall be paid by

an applicant seeking a certificate pursuant to the provisions of

this section. The total amount shall be established by Board rule.

F. On or after July 1, 2005, an applicant for the certificate

of certified public accountant under this section shall provide

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evidence of successful completion of an ethics examination

prescribed by the Board.

G. As an alternative to the requirements of subsection A, B or

C of this section, a certificate holder licensed by another

jurisdiction who establishes the certificate holder's principal

place of business in this state shall request the issuance of a

certificate from the Board prior to establishing such principal

place of business. The Board shall issue a certificate to such

person who obtains from the NASBA National Qualification Appraisal

Service verification that such individual's CPA qualifications are

substantially equivalent to the CPA licensure requirements of the

AICPA/NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act.

H. An applicant for the certificate of certified public

accountant under this section shall submit to a national criminal

history record check in accordance with Section 150.9 of Title 74 of

the Oklahoma Statutes. Results of national criminal history record

checks shall be provided to the Oklahoma Accountancy Board by the

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Criminal history record

check results are confidential and shall not be disseminated outside

the Oklahoma Accountancy Board. The costs associated with the

national criminal history record check shall be paid by the

applicant.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1533 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1533
Advertisements
Status: in_force

Any advertisement in which a dealer offers to engage as a

precious metal and gem dealer in the State of Oklahoma shall include

the precious metal and gem dealer license number of the dealer that

is issued by the Administrator for the business location at which

the dealer is offering to engage as a precious metal and gem dealer.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-887.4 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-887.4
Physical Therapy Committee - Membership - Powers and
Status: in_force

duties.

A. There is hereby established a Physical Therapy Committee to

assist the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in

conducting examinations for applicants and to advise the Board on

all matters pertaining to the licensure, education, and continuing

education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants

and the practice of physical therapy.

B. 1. The Physical Therapy Committee shall consist of five (5)

members who shall be appointed by the State Board of Medical

Licensure and Supervision as follows:

a. three members shall be licensed physical therapists,

b. one member shall be a licensed physical therapist

assistant, and

c. one member shall be a lay person.

2. Except for the lay appointee, each appointee shall be

selected from a list of three persons submitted for each vacancy by

the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.

a. Members serving on the Committee on the effective date

of this act may continue serving until expiration of

their terms of office and may be reappointed if

eligible pursuant to the provisions of this act.

Members of the original Physical Therapy Committee

shall have been appointed for staggered terms of one

(1), two (2), and three (3) years, respectively.

Terms of office of each appointed member shall expire

July 1 of that year in which they expire regardless of

the calendar date when such appointments were made.

Subsequent appointments shall be made for a term of

three (3) years or until their successors are

appointed and qualified.

b. The lay member and physical therapist assistant member

initially appointed to fill the two new positions

created pursuant to this act shall be appointed for

staggered terms of office which will expire July 1,

1998, and July 1, 1999. Thereafter, members appointed

to these positions shall serve for terms of three (3)

years or until their successors are appointed and

qualified.

c. Vacancies shall be filled by the Board in the same

manner as the original appointment.

3. Each member of the Committee shall be a resident of this

state. The physical therapist and physical therapist assistant

members shall be licensed pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice

Act for at least three (3) years prior to appointment to the

Committee. The lay member shall not be a physical therapist or a

licensed health care professional or be related by adoption, blood,

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or marriage within the third degree of consanguinity to a physical

therapist or a licensed health care professional.

4. Members of the Committee shall be reimbursed for all actual

and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties

required by the Physical Therapy Practice Act in accordance with the

provisions of the State Travel Reimbursement Act.

C. The Committee shall have the power and duty to:

1. Assist in selecting and conducting examinations for

licensure, and in determining which applicants successfully passed

such examination;

2. Advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure,

education, and continuing education requirements for, and practice

of physical therapy in this state;

3. Maintain a current list of approved schools of physical

therapy and physical therapist assistants; and

4. Assist and advise in all hearings involving physical

therapists or physical therapist assistants who are deemed to be in

violation of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-888.5 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-888.5
Practices, services and activities not prohibited
Status: in_force

Nothing in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be

construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services, or

activities of:

1. Any persons of other licensed professions or personnel

supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing

work incidental to the practice of their profession or occupation,

if that person does not represent himself as an occupational

therapist or occupational therapy assistant;

2. Any person employed as an occupational therapist or

occupational therapy assistant by the Government of the United

States if such person provides occupational therapy solely under the

direction or control of the organization by which he or she is

employed;

3. Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or

certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited educational

program if such activities and services constitute a part of a

supervised course of study, if such a person is designated by a

title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee;

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4. Any person fulfilling the supervised field work experience

requirements of Section 888.6 of this title, if such activities and

services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the

requirements of that section;

5. Any person performing occupational therapy services in this

state, if services are performed for no more than ninety (90) days

in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist

licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act, if:

a. such person is licensed according to the laws of

another state which has licensure requirements equal

to or surpassing the requirements of the Occupational

Therapy Practice Act, or

b. such person is certified as an occupational therapist

registered (O.T.R.) or a certified occupational

therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.), by the National Board

for Certification in Occupational Therapy;

6. Any person employed or working under the direct supervision

of an occupational therapist as an occupational therapy aide; or

7. A certified recreational therapist in the area of play and

leisure.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-519.3 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-519.3
Physician Assistant Committee - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created the Physician Assistant Committee,

which shall be composed of nine (9) members. Five members of the

Committee shall be physician assistants appointed by the State Board

of Medical Licensure and Supervision from a list of qualified

individuals submitted by the Oklahoma Academy of Physician

Assistants. One member shall be a physician appointed by the Board

from its membership. One member shall be a physician appointed by

the Board from a list of qualified individuals submitted by the

Oklahoma State Medical Association and who is not a member of the

Board. One member shall be a physician appointed by the State Board

of Osteopathic Examiners from its membership. One member shall be a

physician appointed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners from

a list of qualified individuals submitted by the Oklahoma

Osteopathic Association and who is not a member of said board.

B. The term of office for each member of the Committee shall be

five (5) years.

C. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. At the initial

meeting of each calendar year, the Committee members shall elect a

chair from the physician assistant members. The chair or his or her

designee shall represent the Committee at all meetings of the Board.

Five members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting

official business of the Committee.

D. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is

hereby granted the power and authority to promulgate rules, which

are in accordance with the provisions of Section 519.1 et seq. of

this title, governing the requirements for licensure as a physician

assistant, as well as to establish standards for training, approve

institutions for training, and regulate the standards of practice of

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a physician assistant after licensure, including the power of

revocation of a license.

E. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is

hereby granted the power and authority to investigate all

complaints, hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and initiate

prosecution concerning violations of Section 519.1 et seq. of this

title. When such complaints involve physicians licensed by the

State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, the State Board of Osteopathic

Examiners shall be officially notified of such complaints.

F. 1. The Committee shall advise the Board on all matters

pertaining to the practice of physician assistants.

2. The Committee shall review and make recommendations to the

Board on all applications for licensure as a physician assistant and

all applications to practice which shall be approved by the Board.

When considering applicants for licensure, to establish standards of

training or approve institutions for training, the Committee shall

include the Director, or designee, of all Physician Assistant

educational programs conducted by institutions of higher education

in the state as members.

3. The Committee shall assist and advise the Board in all

hearings involving physician assistants who are deemed to be in

violation of Section 519.1 et seq. of this title or the rules of the

Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1682 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1682
Definitions
Status: in_force

A. As used in the Electrical License Act:

1. “Board” means the Construction Industries Board;

2. “Committee” means the Committee of Electrical Examiners

appointed by the Board;

3. “Electrical apprentice” means any person sixteen (16) years

of age or older whose principal occupation is the learning of and

assisting in the installation of electrical work under the direct

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supervision of a licensed journeyman electrician or electrical

contractor;

4. “Journeyman electrician” means any person other than an

electrical contractor who engages in the actual installation,

alteration, repair or renovation of electrical facilities or

electrical construction work unless specifically exempted by the

provisions of the Electrical License Act;

5. “Electrical contractor” means any person skilled in the

planning, superintending and practical installation of electrical

facilities who is familiar with the laws, rules and regulations

governing such work. Electrical contractor also means any

individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability

company or business performing skills of an electrical contractor or

an electrician or the business of contracting, or furnishing labor

or labor and materials for the installation, repair, maintenance or

renovation of electrical facilities or electrical construction work

according to the provisions of the Electrical License Act;

6. “Electrical facilities” means all wiring, fixtures,

appurtenances and appliances for, and in connection with, a supply

of electricity within or adjacent to any building, structure or

conveyance on the premises but not including the connection with a

power supply meter or other power supply source;

7. “Category” means the classification by which licenses and

electrical work may be limited. Such categories shall include but

shall not be limited to installation, maintenance, repair,

alteration, residential, oilfield and commercial;

8. “Temporary journeyman electrician” means any person other

than a person permanently licensed as a journeyman electrician or

electrical contractor in this state who meets the temporary

licensure requirements of Section 1685.1 of this title;

9. “Variance and Appeals Board” means the Oklahoma State

Electrical Installation Code Variance and Appeals Board;

10. “Electrical construction work” means installation,

fabrication or assembly of equipment or systems included in

“premises wiring” as defined in the National Electrical Code

(reference 158:40-1-4. Standard of Installation), and which is

hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Electrical

construction work includes but is not limited to installation of

raceway systems used for any electrical purposes, and installation

of field-assembled systems such as ice and snow melting, pipe-

tracing and manufactured wiring systems. Electrical construction

work shall not include in-plant work performed by employees of the

company owning the plant, work performed by telecommunications

employees for telecommunications companies or installation of

factory-assembled appliances or machinery which is not part of the

premises wiring unless wiring interconnections external to the

equipment are required in the field;

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11. “Electrical work” means work consisting primarily of the

layout, installation, maintenance, repair, testing or replacement of

all or part of electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures,

appliances or equipment for transmitting, carrying, controlling or

using electricity in, on, outside or attached to a building,

structure, property or premises. Electrical work shall not mean

work that is related to or facilitates the construction,

installation or maintenance of all or part of an electrical system,

but which does not involve actual work with any of the electrical

components provided in this definition; and

12. “Student apprentice” means any person sixteen (16) years of

age or older who complies with the requirements for registration

under Section 1686 of this title.

B. Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall be exempt from the

requirements of electrical licensing of either an electrical

contractor or a journeyman electrician, provided the work is

performed in accordance with the National Fire Protection

Association 70 requirements for Class 2 and Class 3 circuits.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1214 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1214
Examinations
Status: in_force

When examinations are required, they shall be held at such time

and place as the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and

Forestry shall determine. The methods of procedure shall be

prescribed by the Department. A candidate failing an examination

may apply for reexamination at the expiration of six (6) months and

shall be entitled to one reexamination without payment of an

additional fee. Subsequent examinations may be granted upon payment

of a fee to be determined by the Department, but not in excess of

Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3150.6 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3150.6
Application approval – Posting of license
Status: in_force

A. Upon the filing of an application in a form prescribed by

the Administrator of the Department of Consumer Credit, accompanied

by the fees and documents required by this act, the Administrator

shall investigate to ascertain whether the requirements prescribed

by this act have been satisfied. If the Administrator finds that

the requirements have been satisfied and approves the documents, the

Administrator shall issue to the applicant a license to engage in

the business of making small loans in this state.

B. The license shall be conspicuously posted in the licensee's

place of business at all times.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1282 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1282
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the

following definitions shall apply:

A. “Active Military Member” means any individual with full-time

duty status in the active Armed Forces of the United States

including members of the National Guard and Reserve;

B. “Adverse Action” means any administrative, civil, equitable,

or criminal action permitted by a State’s laws which is imposed by a

Licensing Authority or other authority against a Regulated Social

Worker, including actions against an individual’s license or

Multistate Authorization to Practice such as revocation, suspension,

probation, monitoring of the Licensee, limitation on the Licensee’s

practice, or any other Encumbrance on licensure affecting a

Regulated Social Worker’s authorization to practice, including

issuance of a cease and desist action;

C. “Alternative Program” means a nondisciplinary monitoring or

practice remediation process approved by a Licensing Authority to

address practitioners with an Impairment;

D. “Charter Member States” means Member States who have enacted

legislation to adopt this Compact where such legislation predates

the effective date of this Compact as described in Section 14 of

this act;

E. “Compact Commission” or “Commission” means the government

agency whose membership consists of all States that have enacted

this Compact, which is known as the Social Work Licensure Compact

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Commission, as described in Section 10 of this act, and which shall

operate as an instrumentality of the Member States;

F. “Current Significant Investigative Information” means:

1. Investigative information that a Licensing Authority, after

a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity

for the Regulated Social Worker to respond, has reason to believe is

not groundless and, if proved true, would indicate more than a minor

infraction as may be defined by the Commission; or

2. Investigative information that indicates that the Regulated

Social Worker represents an immediate threat to public health and

safety, as may be defined by the Commission, regardless of whether

the Regulated Social Worker has been notified and has had an

opportunity to respond;

G. “Data System” means a repository of information about

Licensees, including continuing education, examination, licensure,

Current Significant Investigative Information, Disqualifying Event,

Multistate License(s) and Adverse Action information or other

information as required by the Commission;

H. “Disqualifying Event” means any Adverse Action or incident

which results in an Encumbrance that disqualifies or makes the

Licensee ineligible to either obtain, retain, or renew a Multistate

License;

I. “Domicile” means the jurisdiction in which the Licensee

resides and intends to remain indefinitely;

J. “Encumbrance” means a revocation or suspension of, or any

limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of Social Work

licensed and regulated by a Licensing Authority;

K. “Executive Committee” means a group of delegates elected or

appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them

by, the Compact and Commission;

L. “Home State” means the Member State that is the Licensee’s

primary Domicile;

M. “Impairment” means a condition(s) that may impair a

practitioner’s ability to engage in full and unrestricted practice

as a Regulated Social Worker without some type of intervention and

may include alcohol and drug dependence, mental health impairment,

and neurological or physical impairments;

N. “Licensee(s)” means an individual who currently holds a

license from a State to practice as a Regulated Social Worker;

O. “Licensing Authority” means the board or agency of a Member

State, or equivalent, that is responsible for the licensing and

regulation of Regulated Social Workers;

P. “Member State” means a state, commonwealth, district, or

territory of the United States of America that has enacted this

Compact;

Q. “Multistate Authorization to Practice” means a legally

authorized privilege to practice, which is equivalent to a license,

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associated with a Multistate License permitting the practice of

Social Work in a Remote State;

R. “Multistate License” means a license to practice as a

Regulated Social Worker issued by a Home State Licensing Authority

that authorizes the Regulated Social Worker to practice in all

Member States under Multistate Authorization to Practice;

S. “Qualifying National Exam” means a national licensing

examination approved by the Commission;

T. “Regulated Social Worker” means any clinical, master’s or

bachelor’s Social Worker licensed by a Member State regardless of

the title used by that Member State;

U. “Remote State” means a Member State other than the

Licensee’s Home State;

V. “Rule(s)” or “Rule(s) of the Commission” means a regulation

or regulations duly promulgated by the Commission, as authorized by

the Compact, that has the force of law;

W. “Single State License” means a Social Work license issued by

any State that authorizes practice only within the issuing State and

does not include Multistate Authorization to Practice in any Member

State;

X. “Social Work” or “Social Work Services” means the

application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and

the professional use of self to restore or enhance social,

psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals,

couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities through

the care and services provided by a Regulated Social Worker as set

forth in the Member State’s statutes and regulations in the State

where the services are being provided;

Y. “State” means any state, commonwealth, district, or

territory of the United States of America that regulates the

practice of Social Work; and

Z. “Unencumbered License” means a license that authorizes a

Regulated Social Worker to engage in the full and unrestricted

practice of Social Work.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1350.7 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1350.7
Enforcement of act
Status: in_force

A. The Director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and

Training, and any staff member designated by the Director, shall

have all the powers and authority of peace officers of this state

for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the Bail Enforcement

and Licensing Act, and all other duties which are or may be

conferred upon the Council by the Bail Enforcement and Licensing

Act. The powers and duties conferred on the Director or any staff

member appointed by the Director as a peace officer shall not limit

the powers and duties of other peace officers of this state or any

political subdivision thereof. Nothing in the Bail Enforcement and

Licensing Act shall be construed to restrict the Director from

appointing the same staff members as peace officers to enforce both

the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act and the

Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act.

B. The Council shall have the following powers and duties:

1. To promulgate rules and forms to implement, enforce and

carry out the purposes of the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act;

2. To establish and enforce standards governing the training of

persons required to be licensed pursuant to the Bail Enforcement and

Licensing Act with respect to:

a. issuing, denying, or revoking certificates of approval

to bail enforcement training schools, and programs

administered by the state, a county, a municipality, a

private corporation, or an individual,

b. certifying instructors at approved bail enforcement

training schools,

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c. establishing minimum requirements for bail enforcement

training schools and periodically reviewing these

standards, and

d. providing for periodic inspection of all bail

enforcement training schools or programs;

3. To establish minimum curriculum requirements for training as

the Council may require for bail enforcers and armed bail enforcers.

Training requirements for unarmed bail enforcers shall be not less

than forty (40) hours of instruction which shall be in addition to

the Phase I, II, and III training requirements. Training

requirements for armed bail enforcers shall be the same as for

unarmed bail enforcers plus Phase IV firearm and weapons training;

4. To establish minimum requirements for a mandatory continuing

education program for all licensed bail enforcers which shall

include, but not be limited to:

a. establishing a designated minimum number of clock

hours of required attendance, not less than twenty-

four (24) clock hours during the licensing period, at

accredited educational functions,

b. establishing the penalties to be imposed upon a

licensee for failure to comply with the continuing

education requirements, and

c. providing that the expense of such continuing

education shall be paid by the licensee participating

therein;

5. To grant a waiver of any training requirement, except

firearms training and weapons training which shall be required for

an armed bail enforcer license, unless the applicant has completed

at least one (1) year of full-time employment as an armed security

guard, armed private investigator, or CLEET-certified law

enforcement officer within the three-year period immediately

preceding the date of application and the applicant provides

sufficient documentation thereof as may be required by the Council;

6. To grant an applicant credit for fulfilling any prescribed

course or courses of training, including firearms training, upon

submission of acceptable documentation of comparable training. The

Council may grant or refuse any such credit at its discretion;

7. To issue the licenses and identification cards provided for

in the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act;

8. To investigate alleged violations of the Bail Enforcement

and Licensing Act, or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, and to

deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and identification cards if

necessary, or to issue notices of reprimand to licensees with or

without probation under the rules promulgated by the Council;

9. To investigate alleged violations of the Bail Enforcement

and Licensing Act by persons not licensed in this state as bail

enforcers and to impose administrative sanctions pursuant to rule,

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to seek injunctions pursuant to Section 1750.2A of Title 59 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, or seek criminal prosecution, or any and all of

the foregoing;

10. To provide all forms for applications, identification

cards, badges, and licenses required by the Bail Enforcement and

Licensing Act;

11. To immediately suspend a license if a licensee's actions

present a danger to the licensee or to the public; and

12. To require additional testing for continuation or

reinstatement of a license if a licensee exhibits an inability to

exercise reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.

C. The Council may use staff and resources established for the

Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act to implement,

administer and enforce the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act and

shall use funds available from the CLEET Bail Enforcement Revolving

Fund created pursuant to Section 21 of this act for necessary

financial support for the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act.

D. Nothing in the Bail Enforcement and Licensing Act or the

Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act shall be

construed to prohibit the Council from authorizing approved training

schools or individuals to conduct combined education or training for

security guards, private investigators and bail enforcers, including

Phases I, II, III and IV training.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3150.9 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3150.9
Transferability and assignability – Change of control
Status: in_force

requests.

A. A license issued pursuant to this act is not transferable or

assignable.

B. 1. The prior written approval of the Administrator of the

Department of Consumer Credit is required for the continued

operation of a small loan business whenever a change in control of a

licensee is proposed. The Administrator may require information

deemed necessary to determine whether a new application is required.

Reasonable and actual costs incurred by the Administrator in

investigating a change-of-control request shall be paid by the

person requesting approval. If the person acquiring control of a

licensee is already licensed under this act, the person shall notify

the Administrator thirty (30) days prior to the acquisition.

2. Whenever control is acquired or exercised in violation of

this section, the license shall be deemed revoked as of the date of

the unlawful acquisition of control. The licensee or its

controlling person shall surrender the license to the Administrator

on demand.

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C. A licensee shall notify the Administrator thirty (30) days

before any change in the licensee's principal place of business,

branch office or name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-475.20 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-475.20
Criminal and administrative penalties - Legal counsel
Status: in_force

A. Criminal penalties:

Any person or entity who practices, or offers to practice,

engineering or surveying in this state without being licensed by the

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors in

accordance with the provisions of this act, or any person or entity

using or employing the words "engineer" or "engineering" or

"surveyor" or "surveying" or any modification or derivative thereof

in its name or form of business or activity except as authorized in

this act, or any person presenting or attempting to use the license

or the seal of another, or any person who gives false or forged

evidence of any kind to the Board or to any member thereof in

obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, or any person who

falsely impersonates any other licensee of like or different name,

or any person who attempts to use an expired, suspended, revoked, or

nonexistent license, or who practices or offers to practice when not

qualified, or their practice is restricted, or any person who

falsely claims to be registered or licensed under this act, or any

person who violates any of the provisions of this act, shall be

guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than Two

Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), nor more than Two Thousand Dollars

($2,000.00).

B. Administrative penalties:

1. Any person or entity who has been determined by the Board to

have violated any provision of this act, or any rule, regulation or

order issued pursuant to such provisions, may be liable for an

administrative penalty of not less than Five Hundred Dollars

($500.00) nor more than Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) for

each separate violation.

2. The amount of the penalty shall be assessed by the Board

pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of this subsection, after

notice and hearing. In determining the amount of the penalty, the

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Board shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the

nature, circumstances and gravity of the violation, and with respect

to the person or entity found to have committed the violation, the

degree of culpability, the effect on ability of the person or entity

to continue to do business, and any show of good faith in attempting

to achieve compliance with the provisions of this act. All monies

collected from administrative penalties shall be deposited with the

State Treasurer and placed in the "Professional Engineers and

Surveyors Fund".

3. Any license or certificate of authority holder may request

to surrender the license or certificate of authority in lieu of an

administrative action, but shall be permanently barred from

obtaining a reissuance of the license or certificate of authority.

All such requests shall be presented to the Board for approval.

C. Legal Counsel:

The Attorney General of this state or an assistant shall act as

legal advisor to the Board and render such legal assistance as may

be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this act. The Board

may employ counsel whose compensation and expenses shall be paid

from Board funds for necessary legal assistance to aid in the

enforcement of and carrying out the provisions of this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-698.12 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-698.12
Acts not prohibited
Status: in_force

The Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act shall not be construed to

prohibit:

1. Acts of animal husbandry consisting of dehorning, branding,

tagging or notching ears, teeth floating, farriery, pregnancy

checking by transrectal palpation, collecting semen, preparing

semen, freezing semen, castrating, worming, vaccinating, injecting

or nonsurgical artificial insemination of farm animals; or the acts

or conduct of a person advising with respect to nutrition, feeds or

feeding; and such other acts designated by administrative rule of

the Board which may be recommended by the Animal Technology Advisory

Committee;

2. The owner of an animal or the owner's employees or helpers

from caring for or treating animals belonging to the owner; provided

that, the acts of the owner's employees or helpers otherwise

prohibited by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act are only an

incidental part of the employment duties and for which no special

compensation is made;

3. Acts of a person in lawful possession of an animal for some

other purpose than practicing veterinary medicine; provided that, no

charge may be made or included in any other charge or fee or

adjustment otherwise made of any charge or fee for acts performed

pursuant to this subsection unless the acts are performed by a

licensed veterinarian as provided by the Oklahoma Veterinary

Practice Act;

4. Acts of auction markets and other shippers of food animals

in preparing such animals for shipment;

5. Acts of a person who is a student in good standing in a

veterinary school, in performing duties or functions assigned by the

student’s instructors, or working under the direct supervision of a

licensed veterinarian for each individual case and acts performed by

an instructor or student in a school of veterinary medicine

recognized by the Board and performed as a part of the educational

and training curriculum of the school under the direct supervision

of faculty. The unsupervised or unauthorized practice of veterinary

medicine even though on the premises of a school of veterinary

medicine is prohibited;

6. Acts of any employee in the course of employment by the

federal government or acts of a veterinarian practicing on property

and persons outside the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma;

7. A veterinarian currently licensed in another state from

consulting with a licensed veterinarian of this state;

8. Acts of agriculture education instructors or students while

engaged in regular agriculture education instruction in programs

approved by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology

Education; provided that said acts are under the supervision of

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instructors and are carried out in the usual course of instruction

and not as independent practice by an unlicensed veterinarian

without supervision;

9. Any person employed by a licensed veterinarian who is

assisting with the professional duties of the licensed veterinarian

and who is under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarian

from administering medication or rendering auxiliary or supporting

assistance under the direct supervision of such licensed

veterinarian, provided that the practice is conducted in compliance

with all laws of this state and rules of this Board;

10. Any chiropractic physician licensed in this state who is

certified by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to engage in animal

chiropractic diagnosis and treatment from practicing animal

chiropractic diagnosis and treatment;

11. Any chiropractic physician licensed in this state who is

not certified to practice animal chiropractic diagnosis and

treatment by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners from providing

chiropractic treatment to an animal referred to such chiropractic

physician by a licensed veterinarian;

12. Any individual that is certified in animal massage therapy

and acquires liability insurance from engaging in animal massage

therapy after referral from a licensed veterinarian;

13. Any individual that is certified by the State Board of

Veterinary Medical Examiners and pays a certification fee of Two

Hundred Dollars ($200.00) under subsection A of Section 698.30 of

this title from engaging in nonveterinary equine dental care; or

14. Any individual that is certified by the Board pursuant to

Section 3 of this act and pays a certification fee of Two Hundred

Dollars ($200.00) from providing nonveterinary reproductive services

as defined by Section 698.2 of this title.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1820.9 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1820.9
Marketing, distribution or sale of portable fire
Status: in_force

extinguisher or fire suppression systems - Requirements -

Exceptions.

A. No person shall market, distribute, or sell any portable

fire extinguisher or fire suppression system in this state unless

the following requirements are met:

1. The portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system

complies with standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal

Commission; and

2. The portable fire extinguisher or fire suppression system

has been examined by and bears the label of a nationally recognized

testing laboratory approved by the State Fire Marshal Commission as

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qualified to test portable fire extinguishers and fire suppression

systems.

B. The State Fire Marshal Commission may grant reasonable

exceptions to the provisions of this section when the portable fire

extinguisher or fire suppression system is intended for industrial

use in places to which the public is not invited or admitted. The

provisions of this section apply to the state and any political

subdivision thereof.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1001 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1001
Citation
Status: in_force

Sections 1001 through 1023.1 of this title shall be known and

may be cited as "The Plumbing License Law of 1955”.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1452 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1452
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this act to regulate all persons who

purport to be able to detect deception or to verify truth of

statements through the use of instrumentation (as lie detectors,

polygraphs, deceptographs, and/or similar or related devices and

instruments without regard to the nomenclature applied thereto) and

this act shall be liberally construed to regulate all such persons

and instruments. No person who purports to be able to detect

deception or to verify truth of statements through instrumentation

shall be held exempt from the provisions of this act because of the

terminology which he may use to refer to himself, to his instrument,

or to his services.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-698.26 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-698.26
Unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine –
Status: in_force

Emergency treatment – Improper use of title - Penalties.

A. It is unlawful for a registered veterinary technician,

veterinary technologist, nurse, veterinary assistant or other

employee to diagnose animal diseases, prescribe medical or surgical

treatment, or perform as a surgeon and such acts shall constitute

the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine as prohibited in

Section 698.18 of this title.

B. It is unlawful for any person to assume the title of

registered veterinary technician, or the abbreviation RVT, or any

other words, letters, signs, or figures that might induce a person

to believe that the person using the name is a registered veterinary

technician, when in fact such person is not certified.

C. A registered veterinary technician may perform emergency

treatments in a life saving situation in accordance with rules

promulgated by the Board.

D. Except as provided in Section 698.18 of this title, any

person certified as a veterinary technician, veterinary

technologist, veterinary nurse, or veterinary assistant who

practices veterinary medicine contrary to the provisions of the

Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, or any person who aids or abets

another in the practice or attempted practice as a veterinary

technician, veterinary technologist, veterinary nurse, or veterinary

assistant without license or certification, or any person violating

any provision of subsection B of this section, upon conviction,

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less

than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five

Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail

for a term of not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than six (6)

months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition to

criminal penalties, the violator shall be subject to denial,

revocation, suspension, probation or nonrenewal of certification by

the Board.

E. The penalties provided in subsection D of this section shall

not apply to a student enrolled in an accredited school of

veterinary technology while the student is under the supervision of

an instructor and is performing activities required as a part of the

student's training.

F. Any veterinarian licensed in this state who permits or

directs a veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, veterinary

nurse, aide or animal attendant to perform a task or procedure in

violation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act,

upon conviction, shall be guilty of aiding or abetting the

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unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine as prohibited by Section

698.18 of this title, and shall be, in addition to any criminal

penalties, subject to revocation, probation, nonrenewal or

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1315.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1315.1
Owners of certain restaurant establishments permitted
Status: in_force

to be bondsmen - ABLE Commission investigations.

A. On and after November 1, 2015, as an exception to the

provisions in paragraph 8, 9, 10 or 11 of subsection A of Section

1315 of this title prohibiting a person from being a bail bondsman

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or receiving any benefit from the execution of any bail bond, a

person who holds an ownership interest in a restaurant establishment

where alcoholic beverages are lawfully sold or who is an officer,

director or stockholder of a corporation that owns or operates a

restaurant where alcoholic beverages are lawfully sold, may be a

licensed bail bondsman.

B. No licensed bondsman who holds any license issued from the

ABLE Commission or any permit issued from any governmental

subdivision or who has any ownership interest, employment or

interest in any business identified by the provisions of paragraph

8, 9, 10 or 11 of subsection A of Section 1315 of this title may

execute the duties of a bondsman or have a bondsman office on the

premises of such establishment.

C. No exception authorized in this section for a licensed

bondsman to additionally hold a license issued by the ABLE

Commission or a permit issued by a governmental subdivision pursuant

to paragraph 8, 9, 10 or 11 of subsection A of Section 1315 of this

title shall apply to or be construed as an exception for a bail

enforcer.

D. The ABLE Commission shall be authorized to investigate all

provisions authorized by this section and shall certify in writing

to the Insurance Commissioner, upon written request, that a person

is eligible for an exception to the prohibitions of Section 1315 of

this title. The ABLE Commission shall immediately notify the

Insurance Commissioner, in writing, if a person becomes disqualified

for an exception to the prohibitions of paragraph 8, 9, 10 or 11 of

subsection A of Section 1315 of this title. If, after an

investigation of a violation of the provisions of this section, the

bail bondsman is found to be disqualified to be licensed as a bail

bondsman, the ABLE Commission shall be entitled to reimbursement for

all costs, expenses and attorney fees and in addition, the person

shall have the bail bondsman license permanently revoked by the

Insurance Commissioner.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-642 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-642
Failure to comply with license renewal requirements -
Status: in_force

Cancellation of license - Reinstatement - Inactive status prohibited

- Voluntary cancellation of license.

A. If any licensee shall fail to comply with the requirements

of Section 641 of this title or this section and such license is

allowed to lapse, the licensee shall, upon order of the State Board

of Osteopathic Examiners, forfeit the right to practice osteopathic

medicine in this state and the license and certificate shall be

canceled; provided, however, that the Board may reinstate such

person upon the payment of all fees due, plus a penalty fee in the

amount fixed by the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners not to

exceed twice the amount of the license renewal fees as determined by

the Board and upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence of the

attendance at an educational program as provided for in Sections

637, 637.1, and 641 of this title and such other proof of

professional conduct as prescribed by rule. The State Board of

Osteopathic Examiners shall not place the license of any person

authorized to practice osteopathic medicine in this state on

inactive status.

B. Any licensee whose renewal application is rejected by the

Board shall have the right to appeal from such action to the

district court of the county of residence. If the licensee does not

reside or practice in this state, appeal shall be to the Oklahoma

County District Court.

C. Licensees who retire from such practice or desire to request

cancellation of their license shall file with the State Board of

Osteopathic Examiners an affidavit, on a form to be furnished by the

Board, which states the date of retirement and such other facts to

verify the retirement or other reasons for cancellation as the Board

may deem necessary and the license shall be canceled. If a licensee

desires to re-engage the practice, the licensee shall reinstate the

license as provided for in Sections 637, 637.1, and 641 of this

title and subsection A of this section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1385 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1385
Regulatory authority
Status: in_force

A. In addition to any other powers granted under state law, a

compact state's psychology regulatory authority shall have the

authority under this Compact to:

1. Issue subpoenas, for both hearings and investigations, which

require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production

of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a compact state's psychology

regulatory authority for the attendance and testimony of witnesses

and/or the production of evidence from another compact state shall

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be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent

jurisdiction, according to that court's practice and procedure in

considering subpoenas issued in its own proceedings. The issuing

state psychology regulatory authority shall pay any witness fees,

travel expenses, mileage and other fees required by the service

statutes of the state where the witnesses or evidence is located;

and

2. Issue cease and desist and/or injunctive relief orders to

revoke a psychologist's authority to practice interjurisdictional

telepsychology and/or temporary authorization to practice.

B. During the course of any investigation, a psychologist may

not change his or her home state licensure. A home state psychology

regulatory authority is authorized to complete any pending

investigations of a psychologist and to take any actions appropriate

under its law. The home state psychology regulatory authority shall

promptly report the conclusions of such investigations to the

Commission. Once an investigation has been completed, and pending

the outcome of said investigation, the psychologist may change his

or her home state licensure. The Commission shall promptly notify

the new home state of any such decisions as provided in the rules of

the Commission. All information provided to the Commission or

distributed by compact states pursuant to the psychologist shall be

confidential, filed under seal and used for investigatory or

disciplinary matters. The Commission may create additional rules

for mandated or discretionary sharing of information by compact

states.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3023.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3023.1
Application for Elevator Inspector
Status: in_force

A. Any person, sole proprietor, partnership, firm, joint

venture, association, corporation or any other business entity

wishing to engage in the business of elevator, escalator, moving

walk or platform or stairway chairlift inspections within the

jurisdiction of this state shall make application for a license with

the Department of Labor on a form to be provided by the Department.

An inspector shall possess those qualifications established by rule

of the Department of Labor.

B. No inspector's license shall be granted to any person unless

he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of

Labor that he or she meets the current ASME QEI-1, Standards for the

Qualifications of Elevator Inspectors.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-540.12 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-540.12
Violation of act - Penalties
Status: in_force

A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise

represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreational

specialist or as a provider of therapeutic recreation or recreation

therapy services unless the person is licensed pursuant to the

provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.

B. It shall be a misdemeanor for a person to violate any

provision of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and, upon

conviction, such person shall be subject to one or more of the

following actions which may be taken by the State Board of Medical

Licensure and Supervision in consultation with the Therapeutic

Recreation Committee:

1. Revocation of license;

2. Suspension of license not to exceed six (6) months from the

date of hearing; or

3. Invocation of restrictions in the form of probation as

defined by the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2095.8 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2095.8
Prelicense education requirements - Course approval
Status: in_force

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A. In order to meet the prelicensing education requirement

referred to in Section 2095.7 of this title, an individual shall

complete at least twenty (20) hours of education approved in

accordance with subsection B of this section, which shall include at

least:

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

2. Three (3) hours of ethics, which shall include instruction

on fraud, consumer protection and fair lending issues;

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

the nontraditional mortgage product marketplace; and

4. One (1) hour of Oklahoma law and regulations.

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

education courses shall be reviewed and approved by the Nationwide

Multistate Licensing System and Registry based upon reasonable

standards. Review and approval of a prelicensing education course

shall include review and approval of the course provider.

C. Nothing in this section shall preclude any prelicensing

education course as approved by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing

System and Registry that is provided by the employer of the

applicant or an entity which is affiliated with the applicant by an

agency contract or any subsidiary or affiliate of such employer or

entity.

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

online or by any other means approved by the Nationwide Multistate

Licensing System and Registry.

E. The prelicensing 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 prelicensing

education requirements in this state.

F. An individual previously licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma

Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, subsequent

to July 1, 2009, and applying to be licensed again, must prove

completion of all of the continuing education requirements for the

year in which the license was last held.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-858-515.2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-858-515.2
Violation of duty to disclose source of information
Status: in_force

- Damages.

A. If a real estate licensee has provided any third-party

information, as defined in paragraph 2 of subsection B of Section 1

of this act, to any party to a real estate transaction concerning

size or area of the subject real property, a party to the real

estate transaction may recover damages from the licensee in a civil

action only when a licensee knowingly violates the duty to disclose

the source of the information, as required in paragraph 1 of

subsection B of Section 1 of this act.

B. The sole and exclusive civil remedy at common law or

otherwise for a violation of paragraph 1 of subsection B of Section

1 of this act by a real estate licensee shall be an action for

actual damages suffered by the party as a result of such violation

and shall not include exemplary or punitive damages.

C. For any real estate transaction commenced after the

effective date of this act, any civil action brought pursuant to

this section shall be commenced within two (2) years after the date

of transfer of the subject real property.

D. In any civil action brought pursuant to this section, the

prevailing party shall be allowed court costs and reasonable

attorney fees to be set by the court and collected as costs of the

action.

E. A transfer of a possessory interest in real property subject

to the provisions of this act may not be invalidated solely because

of the failure of any person to comply with the provisions of this

act.

F. The provisions of this act shall apply to, regulate and

determine the rights, duties, obligations and remedies, at common

law or otherwise, of the seller marketing his or her real property

for sale through a real estate licensee, and of the purchaser of

real property offered for sale through a real estate licensee, with

respect to disclosure of third-party information concerning the

subject real property’s size or area, in square footage or

otherwise, and this act hereby supplants and abrogates all common

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law liability, rights, duties, obligations and remedies of all

parties therefor.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-15.1A — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-15.1A
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Oklahoma Accountancy Act:

1. “Accountancy” means the profession or practice of

accounting;

2. “AICPA” means the American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants;

3. “Applicant” means an individual or entity that has made

application to the Board for a certificate or permit and the

application has not been approved;

4. “Assurance” means independent professional services that

improve the quality of information, or its context, for decision

makers;

5. “Attest” means providing the following services:

a. any audit or other engagement to be performed in

accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards

(SAS),

b. any review of a financial statement to be performed in

accordance with the Statements on Standards for

Accounting and Review Services (SSARS),

c. any examination of prospective financial information

to be performed in accordance with the Statements on

Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE),

d. any engagement to be performed in accordance with the

Auditing Standards of the Public Company Accounting

Oversight Board (PCAOB), and

e. any engagements, review, or agreed upon procedures

engagement to be performed in accordance with the

SSAE, other than the exceptions described in

subparagraph c of paragraph 34 of this section.

The statements on standards specified in this definition shall

be adopted by reference by the Board pursuant to rulemaking and

shall be those developed for general application by recognized

national accountancy organizations, such as the AICPA, IFAC and the

PCAOB;

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6. “Audit” can only be performed by an individual or entity who

is registered with the Board and holding a valid permit issued

pursuant to the Oklahoma Accountancy Act, or an entity that is

exempt from registration under paragraph 3 of subsection A of

Section 15.15 of this title or an individual granted practice

privileges under Section 15.12A of this title, and means a

systematic investigation or appraisal of information, procedures, or

operations performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing

standards in the United States, for the purpose of determining

conformity with established criteria and communicating the results

to interested parties;

7. “Board” means the Oklahoma Accountancy Board;

8. “Candidate” means an individual who has been qualified and

approved by the Board to take the examination for a certificate;

9. “Certificate” means the Oklahoma document issued by the

Board to a candidate upon successful completion of the certified

public accountant examination designating the holder as a certified

public accountant pursuant to the laws of Oklahoma. Certificate

shall also mean the Oklahoma document issued by reciprocity to an

individual who has previously been certified in another

jurisdiction;

10. “Certified public accountant” means any person who has

received a certificate from the Board or other jurisdictions;

11. “Client” means the individual or entity which retains a

registrant, an individual granted practice privileges under Section

15.12A of this title, or a firm exempt from the permit and

registration requirements under Section 15.15C of this title, which

also is exempt from the registration requirement of paragraph 3 of

subsection A of Section 15.15 of this title, to perform professional

services;

12. “Compilation” when used with reference to financial

statements, means presenting information in the form of financial

statements which is the representation of management or owners

without undertaking to express any assurance on the statements;

13. “CPA” or “C.P.A.” means certified public accountant;

14. “Designated manager” means the Oklahoma certified public

accountant or public accountant appointed by the firm partners or

shareholders to be responsible for the administration of the office;

15. “Designee” means the National Association of State Boards

of Accountancy (NASBA) or other entities so designated by the Board;

16. “Entity” means an organization whether for profit or not,

recognized by this state to conduct business;

17. “Examination” means all or any part of the Uniform

Certified Public Accountant Examination developed and scored by the

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as approved or

designated by the Board;

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18. “Executive director” means the chief administrative officer

of the Board;

19. “Financial statements” means statements and footnotes

related thereto that undertake to present an actual or anticipated

financial position as of a point in time, or results of operations,

cash flow, or changes in financial position for a period of time, in

conformity with generally accepted accounting principles or another

comprehensive basis of accounting. The term does not include

incidental financial data included in management advisory service

reports to support recommendations to a client; nor does it include

tax returns and supporting schedules;

20. “Firm” means an entity that is either a sole

proprietorship, partnership, professional limited liability company,

professional limited liability partnership, limited liability

partnership or professional corporation, or any other professional

form of organization organized under the laws of this state or the

laws of another jurisdiction and issued a permit in accordance with

Section 15.15A of this title or exempt from the permit requirement

under Section 15.15C of this title, which also is exempt from the

registration requirement of paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section

15.15 of this title, including individual partners or shareholders,

that is engaged in accountancy;

21. “Holding out” means any representation by an individual

that he or she holds a certificate or license and a valid permit, or

by an entity that it holds a valid permit. Any such representation

is presumed to invite the public to rely upon the professional

skills implied by the certificate or license and valid permit in

connection with the services or products offered;

22. “Home office” means the location specified by the client as

the address to which a service described in Section 15.12A of this

title is directed;

23. “IFAC” means the International Federation of Accountants;

24. “Individual” means a human being;

25. “Jurisdiction” means any state or territory of the United

States and the District of Columbia;

26. “License” means the Oklahoma document issued by the Board

to a candidate upon successful completion of the public accountant

examination designating the holder as a public accountant pursuant

to the laws of this state. License shall also mean the Oklahoma

document issued by the Board by reciprocity to a public accountant

who has previously been licensed by examination in another

jurisdiction;

27. “Management advisory services”, also known as “management

consulting services”, “management services”, “business advisory

services” or other similar designation, hereinafter collectively

referred to as “MAS”, means the function of providing advice and/or

technical assistance, performed in accordance with standards for MAS

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engagements and MAS consultations such as those issued by the

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where the

primary purpose is to help the client improve the use of its

capabilities and resources to achieve its objectives including but

not limited to:

a. counseling management in analysis, planning,

organizing, operating, risk management and controlling

functions,

b. conducting special studies, preparing recommendations,

proposing plans and programs, and providing advice and

technical assistance in their implementation,

c. reviewing and suggesting improvement of policies,

procedures, systems, methods, and organization

relationships, and

d. introducing new ideas, concepts, and methods to

management.

MAS shall not include recommendations and comments prepared as a

direct result of observations made while performing an audit,

review, or compilation of financial statements or while providing

tax services including tax consultations;

28. “NASBA” means the National Association of State Boards of

Accountancy;

29. “PA” or “P.A.” means public accountant;

30. “Partnership” means a contractual relationship based upon a

written, oral, or implied agreement between two or more individuals

who combine their resources and activities in a joint enterprise and

share in varying degrees and by specific agreement in the management

and in the profits or losses. A partnership may be general or

limited as the laws of this state define those terms;

31. “PCAOB” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight

Board;

32. “Peer review” means a review performed pursuant to a set of

peer review rules established by the Board. The term peer review

also encompasses the term “quality review”;

33. “Permit” means the written authority granted annually by

the Board to individuals or firms to practice public accounting in

this state, which is issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Accountancy

Act;

34. a. “Practice of public accounting”, also known as

“practice public accounting”, “practice” and “practice

accounting”, refers to the activities of a registrant,

an individual granted practice privileges under

Section 15.12A of this title, or a firm exempt from

the permit and registration requirements under Section

15.15C of this title in reference to accountancy. An

individual or firm shall be deemed to be engaged in

the practice of public accounting if the individual or

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firm holds itself out to the public in any manner as

one skilled in the knowledge, science, and practice of

accounting and auditing, taxation and management

advisory services and is qualified to render such

professional services as a certified public accountant

or public accountant, and performs the following:

(1) maintains an office for the transaction of

business as a certified public accountant or

public accountant,

(2) offers to prospective clients to perform or who

does perform on behalf of clients professional

services that involve or require an audit,

verification, investigation, certification,

presentation, or review of financial transactions

and accounting records or an attestation

concerning any other written assertion,

(3) prepares or certifies for clients reports on

audits or investigations of books or records of

account, balance sheets, and other financial,

accounting and related schedules, exhibits,

statements, or reports which are to be used for

publication or for the purpose of obtaining

credit, or for filing with a court of law or with

any governmental agency, or for any other

purpose,

(4) generally or incidentally to the work described

herein, renders professional services to clients

in any or all matters relating to accounting

procedure and to the recording, presentation, or

certification of financial information or data,

(5) keeps books, or prepares trial balances,

financial statements, or reports, all as a part

of bookkeeping services for clients,

(6) prepares or signs as the tax preparer, tax

returns for clients, consults with clients on tax

matters, conducts studies for clients on tax

matters and prepares reports for clients on tax

matters, unless the services are uncompensated

and are limited solely to the registrant’s, or

the registrant’s spouse’s lineal and collateral

heirs,

(7) prepares personal financial or investment plans

or provides to clients products or services of

others in implementation of personal financial or

investment plans, or

(8) provides management advisory services to clients.

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b. Except for an individual granted practice privileges

under Section 15.12A of this title or a firm exempt

from the permit and registration requirements under

Section 15.15C of this title, an individual or firm

not holding a certificate, license or permit shall not

be deemed to be engaged in the practice of public

accounting if the individual or firm does not hold

itself out, solicit, or advertise for clients using

the certified public accountant or public accountant

designation and engages only in the following

services:

(1) keeps books, or prepares trial balances,

financial statements, or reports, provided such

instruments do not use the terms “audit”,

“audited”, “exam”, “examined”, “review” or

“reviewed” or are not exhibited as having been

prepared by a certified public accountant or

public accountant. Except for an individual

granted practice privileges under Section 15.12A

of this title or a firm exempt from the permit

and registration requirements under Section

15.15C of this title, nonregistrants may use the

following disclaimer language in connection with

financial statements and be in compliance with

the Oklahoma Accountancy Act: “I (we) have not

audited, examined or reviewed the accompanying

financial statements and accordingly do not

express an opinion or any other form of assurance

on them.”,

(2) prepares or signs as the tax preparer, tax

returns for clients, consults with clients on tax

matters, conducts studies for clients on tax

matters and prepares reports for clients on tax

matters,

(3) prepares personal financial or investment plans

or provides to clients products or services of

others in implementation of personal financial or

investment plans, or

(4) provides management advisory services to clients.

c. Only permit holders, individuals granted practice

privileges under Section 15.12A of this title, or

firms exempt from the permit and registration

requirements under Section 15.15C of this title, who

also meet the requirements of paragraph 3 of

subsection A of Section 15.15 of this title, may

render or offer to render any attest service, as

defined herein, or issue a report on financial

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statements which purport to be in compliance with the

Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review

Services (SSARS). This restriction shall not prohibit

any act of a public official or public employee in the

performance of that person’s duties. This restriction

shall not be construed to prohibit the performance by

any unlicensed individual of other services as set out

in subparagraph b of this paragraph.

d. A person is not deemed to be practicing public

accounting within the meaning of this section solely

by displaying an Oklahoma CPA certificate or a PA

license in an office, identifying himself or herself

as a CPA or PA on letterhead or business cards, or

identifying himself or herself as a CPA or PA.

However, the designation of CPA or PA on such

letterheads, business cards, public signs,

advertisements, publications directed to clients or

potential clients, financial or tax documents of a

client, performance of any attest service or issuance

of a report constitutes the practice of public

accounting and requires a permit, practice privileges

under Section 15.12A of this title, or an exemption

from the permit and registration requirements under

Section 15.15C of this title;

35. “Preissuance review” means a review preformed pursuant to a

set of procedures that include review of engagement document,

report, and clients’ financial statements in order to permit the

reviewer to assess compliance with all applicable professional

standards;

36. “Principal place of business” means the office location

designated by the licensee for the purposes of substantial

equivalency and reciprocity;

37. “Professional corporation” means a corporation organized

pursuant to the laws of this state;

38. “Professional” means arising out of or related to the

specialized knowledge or skills associated with CPAs or PAs;

39. “Public accountant” means any individual who has received a

license from the Board;

40. “Public interest” means the collective well-being of the

community of people and institutions the profession serves;

41. “Qualification applicant” means an individual who has made

application to the Board to qualify to become a candidate for

examination;

42. “Registrant” means a CPA, PA, or firm composed of certified

public accountants or public accountants or combination of both

currently registered with the Board pursuant to the authority of the

Oklahoma Accountancy Act;

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43. “Report”, when used with reference to any attest or

compilation service, means an opinion, report or other form of

language that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of

the attested information or complied financial statements, and that

also includes or is accompanied by any statement or implication that

the person or firm issuing it has special knowledge or competence in

accounting or auditing. Such a statement or implication of special

knowledge or competence may arise from use by the issuer of the

report of names or titles indicating that the person or firm is an

accountant or auditor, or from the language of the report itself.

The term report includes any form of language which disclaims an

opinion when such form of language is conventionally understood to

imply any positive assurance as to the reliability of the attested

information or compiled financial statements referred to and/or

special competence on the part of the person or firm issuing such

language; and it includes any other form of language that is

conventionally understood to imply such assurance and/or such

special knowledge or competence. This definition is not intended to

include a report prepared by a person not holding a certificate or

license or not granted practice privileges under Section 15.12A of

this title. However, such report shall not refer to “audit”,

“audited”, “exam”, “examined”, “review” or “reviewed”, nor use the

language “in accordance with standards established by the American

Institute of Certified Public Accountants” or successor of this

entity, or governmental agency approved by the Board, except for the

Internal Revenue Service. Except for an individual granted practice

privileges under Section 15.12A of this title or a firm exempt from

the permit and registration requirements under Section 15.15C of

this title, nonregistrants may use the following disclaimer language

in connection with financial statements not to be in violation of

the Oklahoma Accountancy Act: “I (we) have not audited, examined,

or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and accordingly do

not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them.”;

44. “Representation” means any oral or written communication

including but not limited to the use of title or legends on

letterheads, business cards, office doors, advertisements, and

listings conveying the fact that an individual or entity holds a

certificate, license or permit;

45. “Review”, when used with reference to financial statements,

means a registrant or an individual granted practice privileges

under Section 15.12A of this title, which also meets the

requirements of paragraph 3 of subsection A of Section 15.15 of this

title, or a firm exempt from the permit and registration

requirements under Section 15.15C of this title performing inquiry

and analytical procedures that provide the registrant with a

reasonable basis for expressing limited assurance that there are no

material modifications that should be made to the statements in

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order for them to be in conformity with generally accepted

accounting principles or, if applicable, with another comprehensive

basis of accounting; and

46. “Substantial equivalency” is a determination by the

Oklahoma Accountancy Board or its designee that:

a. the education, examination and experience requirements

contained in the statutes and administrative rules of

another jurisdiction are comparable to, or exceed, the

education, examination and experience requirements

contained in the AICPA/NASBA Uniform Accountancy Act,

or

b. that an individual certified public accountant’s or

public accountant’s education, examination and

experience qualifications are comparable to or exceed

the education, examination and experience requirements

contained in the Oklahoma Accountancy Act and rules of

the Board.

In ascertaining substantial equivalency as used in the Oklahoma

Accountancy Act, the Board or its designee shall take into account

the qualifications without regard to the sequence in which

experience, education, or examination requirements were attained.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-889.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-889.1
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Music Therapy Practice Act:

1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and

Supervision;

2. "Board-certified music therapist" means an individual who

has completed the education and clinical training requirements

established by the American Music Therapy Association, and who holds

current board certification from the Certification Board for Music

Therapists;

3. "Committee" means the Music Therapy Committee;

4. "Licensed music therapist" means a person licensed to

practice music therapy in the State of Oklahoma;

5. "Music therapy" means the clinical and evidence-based use of

music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of

all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship

between a patient and a practitioner who is licensed pursuant to the

Music Therapy Practice Act; and

6. "Practice of music therapy" includes the development of

individualized music therapy treatment plans specific to the needs

and strengths of the client who may be seen individually or in

groups. The goals, objectives and potential strategies of the music

therapy services are appropriate for the client and setting. The

music therapy interventions may include music improvisation,

receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and

imagery, singing, music performance, learning through music, music

combined with other arts, music-assisted relaxation, music-based

patient education, electronic music technology, adapted music

intervention and movement to music. The practice of music therapy

does not include the diagnosis or assessment of any physical, mental

or communication disorder. This term may include:

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a. accepting referrals for music therapy services from

medical, developmental, mental health or education

professionals, family members, clients, caregivers or

others involved and authorized with provision of

client services. Before providing music therapy

services to a client for an identified clinical or

developmental need, the licensee collaborates, as

applicable, with the primary care provider(s) to

review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs and

treatment plan. During the provision of music therapy

services to a client the licensee collaborates, as

applicable, with the client's treatment team,

b. conducting a music therapy assessment of a client to

determine if treatment is indicated. If treatment is

indicated, the licensee collects systematic,

comprehensive and accurate information to determine

the appropriateness and type of music therapy services

to provide for the client,

c. developing an individualized music therapy treatment

plan for the client that is based upon the results of

the music therapy assessment. The music therapy

treatment plan includes individualized goals and

objectives that focus on the assessed needs and

strengths of the client and specify music therapy

approaches and interventions to be used to address

these goals and objectives,

d. implementing an individualized music therapy treatment

plan that is consistent with any other developmental,

rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health,

preventive, wellness care or educational services

being provided to the client,

e. evaluating the client's response to music therapy and

the music therapy treatment plan, documenting change

and progress and suggesting modifications, as

appropriate,

f. developing a plan for determining when the provision

of music therapy services is no longer needed in

collaboration with the client, physician or other

provider of health care or education of the client,

family members of the client, and any other

appropriate person upon whom the client relies for

support,

g. minimizing any barriers to ensure that the client

receives music therapy services in the least

restrictive environment,

h. collaborating with and educating the client and the

family or caregiver of the client, or any other

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appropriate person regarding the needs of the client

that are being addressed in music therapy and the

manner in which the music therapy treatment addresses

those needs, and

i. utilizing appropriate knowledge and skills to inform

practice including use of research, reasoning and

problem-solving skills to determine appropriate

actions in the context of each specific clinical

setting.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-495 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-495
Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

When an applicant shall have shown that he or she is qualified

as herein required, a license, in form approved by the State Board

of Medical Licensure and Supervision and attested by the seal of the

Board, shall be issued to the applicant by the Board, authorizing

the applicant to practice medicine and surgery within the meaning of

the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and

Supervision Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1873v2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1873v2
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2025,

in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the

Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, consisting

of seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Governor, with the

advice and consent of the Senate, as provided by subsection B of

this section.

B. 1. Five members shall be licensed alcohol and drug

counselors, and one member shall be certified as an alcohol and drug

counselor. Each such member shall be licensed or certified in good

standing and shall have at least three (3) years of experience in

the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in this state. Of the

members appointed under the provisions of this paragraph, the

Governor shall appoint:

a. four members from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor

Association,

b. one member from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association, and

c. one member from a list of names submitted by the

Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and

Transformation Association.

2. One member shall be appointed from and shall represent the

general public. Such member shall be a resident of this state who

has attained the age of majority and shall not be, nor shall ever

have been, a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or

the spouse of a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or

a person who has ever had any material financial interest in the

provision of alcohol and drug counseling services or has engaged in

any activity directly related to the practice of alcohol and drug

counseling.

C. The terms of all members shall be five (5) years.

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D. A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as

the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.

Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no more than two

consecutive terms. Each member shall serve until a successor is

appointed and qualified.

E. Members of the Board may be removed from office for one or

more of the following reasons:

1. The refusal or inability for any reason to perform the

duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and

professional manner;

2. The misuse of office for pecuniary or material gain or for

personal advantage for self or another;

3. A violation of the laws or rules governing the practice of

alcohol and drug counseling; or

4. Conviction of a felony as verified by a certified copy of

the record of the court of conviction.

F. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but

shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses as

provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1322 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1322
Affidavit as to undertaking
Status: in_force

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A. Every bondsman shall file with the undertaking an affidavit

stating whether or not the bondsman or anyone for the use of the

bondsman has been promised or has received any security or

consideration for the undertaking, and if so, the nature and

description of security and amount thereof, and the name of the

person by whom the promise was made or from whom the security or

consideration was received. Any willful misstatement in the

affidavit relating to the security or consideration promised or

given shall render the person making it subject to the same

prosecution and penalty as one who commits the felony of perjury, a

Class D1 felony offense punishable as provided for in subsections B

through F of Section 20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

B. An action to enforce any indemnity agreement shall not lie

in favor of the surety against the indemnitor, except with respect

to agreements set forth in the affidavit. In an action by the

indemnitor against the surety to recover any collateral or security

given by the indemnitor, the surety shall have the right to retain

only the security or collateral as it mentioned in the affidavit

required by this section.

C. If security or consideration other than that reported on the

original affidavit is received after the affidavit is filed with the

court clerk, an amended affidavit shall be filed with the court

clerk indicating the receipt of security or consideration.

D. If a bondsman accepts a mortgage on real property as

collateral on a bond, the bondsman shall file a copy of the mortgage

with the bond within thirty (30) days of receipt of the mortgage.

The Commissioner shall have the authority to extend or waive this

requirement.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1876 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1876
Certificate or license to practice as alcohol or drug
Status: in_force

counselor - Application - Requirements - Scope of practice.

A. Unless exempt pursuant to Section 1872 of this title, any

person wishing to practice alcohol and drug counseling in this state

shall obtain a certificate or license to practice pursuant to the

provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act.

B. An application for a certificate or license to practice as a

certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall be made to

the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in

writing. Such application shall be on a form and in a manner

prescribed by the Board. The application shall be accompanied by

the fee required by the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act,

which shall be retained by the Board and not returned to the

applicant.

C. Each applicant for a certificate or license to practice as a

certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall:

1. Pass an examination based on standards established by the

International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, any

successor organization to the International Certification and

Reciprocity Consortium or another national or international

organization recognized by the Board to have similar standards equal

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to or higher than the International Certification and Reciprocity

Consortium;

2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

3. Not have engaged in, nor be engaged in, any practice or

conduct which would be grounds for denying, revoking or suspending a

license pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug

Counselors Act; and

4. Otherwise comply with the rules promulgated by the Board

pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug

Counselors Act.

D. In addition to the qualifications specified by the

provisions of subsection C of this section, an applicant for a

license to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall:

1. Have at least a master's degree in alcohol and substance

abuse counseling or other clinical counseling field recognized by

the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors that

includes, at a minimum, the following knowledge areas and graduate

credit hours from a college or university accredited by an agency

recognized by the United States Department of Education:

a. three courses in foundational knowledge, including one

course in alcohol and drug addiction, one course in

drug and alcohol counseling theory, and one course in

the pharmacology of drugs and abuse,

b. three courses in assessment and treatment of

behavioral health problems, which may include group

dynamics, individual and family counseling skills,

specific counseling approaches, assessment methods,

community resources and referral, or other courses

primarily related to the assessment and treatment of

behavioral health problems,

c. one course in human development,

d. one course in psychopathology,

e. one course in multicultural and cultural competency

issues,

f. one course in family systems theory,

g. one course in addiction in the family theory,

h. one course in addiction in the family counseling,

i. one course in ethics, which includes established

ethical conduct for alcohol and drug counselors,

j. one course in research methods, and

k. one three-hour practicum/internship in the field of

drug and alcohol counseling of at least three hundred

(300) clock hours.

All courses shall be graduate level courses and shall be three

(3) semester hours or four (4) quarter credit hours which shall

include a minimum of forty-five (45) class hours for each course;

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2. Have successfully completed at least one (1) year of full-

time supervised work experience providing behavioral health

services. For the purpose of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug

Counselors Act, one (1) year of full-time work experience shall mean

two thousand (2,000) hours of work experience, of which at least one

thousand (1,000) hours shall consist of direct client contact; or

3. Be a licensed mental health professional as defined in

Section 1-103 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes and have

completed a minimum of fifteen (15) hours in master's level

substance abuse specific coursework, including, but not limited to,

chemical addiction, counseling, alcohol/drug counseling theory,

pharmacology of drugs and abuse, assessment and treatment of alcohol

and drug problems, theories in family addiction, and/or family

addiction counseling.

E. The scope of practice of a licensed alcohol and drug

counselor who meets the educational requirements set forth in

paragraph 1 of subsection D of this section may include the

assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.

Licensees who have been determined by the Board to meet these

requirements shall have the designation "licensed alcohol and drug

counselor/mental health" or "LADC/MH" noted on their license and

wallet card.

F. The scope of practice of a licensed alcohol and drug

counselor who made application for license or who was licensed prior

to the effective date of the educational requirements set forth in

paragraph 1 of subsection D of this section shall not include the

assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders

unless:

1. The licensed alcohol and drug counselor holds a master's

degree that meets the educational requirements for licensure in the

following behavioral health professions:

a. licensed professional counselor as defined in Section

1902 of this title,

b. licensed clinical social worker as defined in Section

1250.1 of this title,

c. licensed marital and family therapist as defined in

Section 1925.2 of this title, or

d. licensed behavioral practitioner as defined in Section

1931 of this title; or

2. The licensed alcohol and drug counselor holds a valid Co-

Occurring Disorders Certification based on standards established by

the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, any

successor organization to the International Certification and

Reciprocity Consortium, or any other national or international

organization recognized by the Board to have similar standards equal

to or higher than the International Certification and Reciprocity

Consortium.

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G. In addition to the qualifications specified in subsection C

of this section, each applicant for a certificate to practice as a

certified alcohol and drug counselor shall have:

1. At a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science

field that is recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol

and Drug Counselors as appropriate to practice as a certified drug

and alcohol counselor in this state;

2. Successfully completed at least two (2) years of full-time

supervised work experience. For the purpose of the Licensed Alcohol

and Drug Counselors Act, "two years of full-time work experience"

shall be defined as four thousand (4,000) hours of work experience

of which at least two thousand (2,000) hours shall consist of

providing alcohol and drug counseling services to an individual

and/or the individual's family;

3. Successfully completed at least two hundred seventy (270)

clock hours of education related to alcohol and drug counseling

subjects, theory, practice or research;

4. Successfully completed, as part of or in addition to the

education requirements established in paragraph 3 of this

subsection, a minimum of forty-five (45) clock hours of specialized

training approved by the Board in identifying co-occurring disorders

and making appropriate referrals for treatment of co-occurring

disorders; and

5. Successfully completed at least three hundred (300) hours of

supervised practicum experience in the field of drug and alcohol

counseling.

H. Any licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor wishing

to be certified for co-occurring disorders in this state may obtain

such certification pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed

Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act.

I. An application by a licensed or certified alcohol and drug

counselor for certification for co-occurring disorders shall be made

to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in

writing. Such application shall be on a form and in a manner

prescribed by the Board. The application shall be accompanied by

the fee required by Section 1884 of this title, which shall be

retained by the Board and not returned to the applicant.

J. Each applicant for certification for co-occurring disorders

shall:

1. Be a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor in

good standing with the Board;

2. Meet the requirements promulgated by the Board to establish

the applicant's competency to include treatment of co-occurring

disorders within his or her scope of practice;

3. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

4. Not have engaged in, nor be engaged in, any practice or

conduct which would be grounds for denying, revoking or suspending a

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license pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug

Counselors Act; and

5. Otherwise comply with the rules promulgated by the Board

pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug

Counselors Act.

K. Applicants with degrees from schools outside the United

States may qualify with Board approval by providing the Board with

an acceptable comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a

foreign credential evaluation service that is acceptable to the

Board, and any other requirement the Board deems necessary.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2095.16 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2095.16
Trust account
Status: in_force

A. A mortgage broker or mortgage loan originator shall deposit,

prior to the end of the next business day, all monies received from

borrowers for third-party provider services in a trust account of a

federally insured financial institution. The trust account shall be

designated and maintained for the benefit of borrowers. Monies

maintained in the trust account shall be exempt from execution,

attachment, or garnishment. A mortgage broker or mortgage loan

originator shall not in any way encumber the corpus of the trust

account or commingle any other operating funds with trust account

funds.

B. Withdrawals from the trust account shall be only for the

payment of bona fide services rendered by a third-party provider or

for refunds to borrowers. Any interest earned on the trust account

shall be refunded or credited to the borrowers at closing. Any

monies remaining in the trust account after payment to third-party

providers shall be refunded to the borrower.

C. The mortgage broker or mortgage loan originator shall pay

third-party providers no later than thirty (30) days after

completion of the third-party service.

D. A mortgage broker or mortgage loan originator shall maintain

accurate, current, and readily available records of the trust

account until at least three (3) years have elapsed following the

effective period to which the records relate. The records shall be

subject to audit by the Administrator of Consumer Credit pursuant to

an examination or investigation.

E. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a

depository institution as defined in Section 2095.2 of this title,

its subsidiaries and affiliates or any employee or exclusive agent

thereof.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-887.6 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-887.6
Qualifications for license
Status: in_force

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, to be eligible for

licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant

pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act an

applicant shall pass an examination based on standards promulgated

by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision pursuant to

the Physical Therapy Practice Act which shall include a written

examination testing the knowledge of the applicant on:

1. The basic and clinical sciences as they relate to physical

therapy theory and physical therapy procedures; and

2. Such other subjects as the Board may deem necessary to test

the applicant's fitness to practice physical therapy or as a

physical therapist assistant. Examinations shall be held within

this state at least once per year, at such time and place as the

Board shall determine.

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B. 1. In addition to the requirements provided by subsection A

of this section, and except as provided in paragraph 2 of this

subsection or subsection D of this section, an applicant for a

license to practice as a physical therapist shall have graduated

from a school of physical therapy approved by a national accrediting

body which has been recognized by the Board.

2. An applicant for a license to practice as a physical

therapist who has been educated through a program or school of

physical therapy which is or has been sponsored by a branch of the

Armed Forces of the United States may be licensed as a physical

therapist if the Board determines that the education of the

applicant is substantially equivalent to, or exceeds, the

requirements of accredited educational programs.

C. 1. In addition to the requirements provided by subsection A

of this section, and except as provided in paragraph 2 of this

subsection, an applicant for a license to practice as a physical

therapist assistant shall have graduated from an approved program

for physical therapist assistants consisting of at least a two-year

program approved by a national accrediting body which has been

recognized by the Board. An approved course of study shall include

such elementary and intermediate courses in the anatomical,

biological, and physical sciences as may be determined by the Board.

2. An applicant for a license to practice as a physical

therapist assistant who has been educated through a program for

physical therapist assistants which is or has been sponsored by a

branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may be licensed as a

physical therapist assistant if the Board determines that the

education of the applicant is substantially equivalent to, or

exceeds, the requirements of accredited educational programs.

D. 1. Except as otherwise provided by paragraph 2 of this

subsection, an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist who

has been educated in physical therapy outside the United States

shall meet the following qualifications:

a. have completed the application process,

b. provide satisfactory evidence that their education is

substantially equivalent to the requirements of

physical therapists educated in accredited educational

programs as determined by the Board. If the Board

determines that a foreign-educated applicant's

education is not substantially equivalent, it may

require completion of additional course work before

proceeding with the application process,

c. provide written proof that the school of physical

therapy education is recognized by its own ministry of

education,

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d. provide written proof of authorization to practice as

a physical therapist without limitations in the

country where the professional education occurred,

e. provide proof of legal authorization to reside and

seek employment in the United States or its

territories,

f. have their educational credentials evaluated by a

Board-approved credential evaluation agency,

g. have passed the Board-approved English proficiency

examinations if their native language is not English,

h. have participated in an interim supervised clinical

practice period prior to licensure, which may be

waived at the discretion of the Board, if:

(1) the applicant for licensure is able to verify the

successful completion of one (1) year of clinical

practice in the United States or the District of

Columbia, or

(2) the applicant is able to document exceptional

expertise acceptable to the Board in the fields

of research, education, or clinical practice, and

i. have successfully passed the national examination

approved by the Board.

2. If the foreign-educated physical therapist applicant is a

graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy education program,

requirements in subparagraphs b, c, f and h of paragraph 1 of this

subsection may be waived.

E. When a foreign-educated applicant satisfies the

qualifications for licensure set forth in subparagraphs a through g

of paragraph 1 of subsection D of this section, prior to licensure

the Board shall issue an interim permit to the applicant for the

purpose of participating in a supervised clinical practice period.

The time period of an interim permit shall not be less than ninety

(90) days nor more than six (6) months. An interim permit holder,

to the satisfaction of the Board, shall complete a period of

clinical practice under the continuous and immediate supervision of

a physical therapist who holds an unrestricted license issued

pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act in a facility approved

by the Board.

F. 1. In addition to the requirements provided by subsection A

of this section, the Board may require an applicant for licensure as

a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant pursuant to the

provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, as a condition for

eligibility for initial licensure, to submit a full set of

fingerprints in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

2. The Board is authorized to obtain state and national

criminal history record information on the applicant.

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3. The Board shall not disseminate criminal history record

information resulting from the background check outside of this

state.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.7 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.7
Board of Dentistry - Membership - Tenure - Nomination and election districts -
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 5and election districts - Vacancies.

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A. Pursuant to Section 39 of Article V of the Oklahoma

Constitution, there is hereby created the Board of Dentistry which

shall be an agency of state government. The Board shall adopt a

seal, sue and be sued in its own name, and implement and enforce the

provisions of the State Dental Act.

B. 1. The Board shall consist of eight dentist members, one

dental hygienist member and two members who shall represent the

public. One dentist member shall be elected by the dentists

residing in each of the eight geographical districts established by

subsection D of this section. The residence of the dentist members

shall be determined by the primary location listed on the dentists'

licenses. The dental hygienist member shall be elected at-large by

the dental hygienists residing in this state who are legally

licensed to practice dental hygiene therein. The two public

representative members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject

to confirmation by the Senate. No public representative member may

be a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental laboratory

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

be related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to

any such person.

2. Before assuming duties on the Board, each member shall take

and subscribe to the oath of office or affirmation provided in

Article XV of the Oklahoma Constitution, which oath or affirmation

shall be administered and filed as provided in the Article.

3. Each member of the Board shall hold office for a term of

three (3) years and until a successor in office is elected and

qualified. Board members shall not serve for more than three (3)

consecutive terms. To be eligible to be elected to and serve on the

Board, a dentist or dental hygienist must have been licensed to

practice in this state for at least five (5) years, and for the five

(5) years prior to the date of counting the ballots, not have been

subject to a penalty imposed by the Board or another state board.

C. 1. a. Nominations for dentist members of the Board shall be

by petition signed by at least ten dentists residing

in the district to be represented by the nominee.

b. Nominations for the dental hygienist member of the

Board shall be by petition signed by at least ten

dental hygienists residing in this state.

2. The elections shall be by secret ballot. The ballots shall

be mailed by the Board to those entitled to vote at least thirty

(30) days prior to the date of counting of the ballots and shall be

returned by mail to the office of the Board, then opened and counted

at a meeting of the Board. In other respects, elections shall be

conducted as provided by the rules of the Board.

3. a. Only dentists residing in a district shall be entitled

to vote to elect the Board member from that district.

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b. Only dental hygienists residing and licensed in this

state shall be entitled to vote to elect the dental

hygienist Board member.

D. For the purpose of nominating and electing dentist members

of the Board, this state shall be divided into eight geographical

districts, which shall consist of the following counties within the

following districts:

District No. 1: Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woods, Alfalfa,

Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Dewey, Blaine,

Kingfisher and Logan.

District No. 2: Tulsa and Creek.

District No. 3: Roger Mills, Custer, Beckham, Washita, Harmon,

Greer, Kiowa, Caddo, Jackson and Tillman.

District No. 4: Canadian, Grady, McClain, Comanche, Cotton,

Stephens, Jefferson, Garvin, Murray, Carter and Love.

District No. 5: Oklahoma.

District No. 6: Lincoln, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole,

Okfuskee, Hughes, Pontotoc, Coal, Johnston, Marshall and Bryan.

District No. 7: Mayes, Wagoner, Cherokee, Adair, Okmulgee,

Muskogee, Sequoyah, McIntosh, Haskell, Pittsburg, Latimer, LeFlore,

Atoka, Pushmataha, Choctaw and McCurtain.

District No. 8: Osage, Payne, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Ottawa,

Rogers, Delaware and Pawnee.

E. 1. Dentist members of the Board may be recalled and removed

from the Board in a special recall election to be conducted by the

Board upon receipt of a written recall petition signed by at least

twenty percent (20%) of the dentists residing in the district

represented by the member who is the subject of the recall petition.

Only dentists residing in the affected district may vote in the

special recall election.

2. The dental hygienist member of the Board may be recalled and

removed from the Board in a special recall election to be conducted

by the Board upon receipt of a written recall petition signed by at

least twenty percent (20%) of the licensed dental hygienists

residing in this state. Only dental hygienists residing and

licensed in this state shall be entitled to vote in the special

recall election.

3. Special recall elections shall be by secret ballot. The

ballots shall be mailed by the Board to those entitled to vote at

least thirty (30) days prior to the date of counting the ballots and

shall be returned by mail to the office of the Board, then opened

and counted at a meeting of the Board. In other respects, special

recall elections shall be conducted as provided by the rules of the

Board. If a majority of the votes cast in the special recall

election are in favor of recalling the Board member, the member

shall be removed from the Board effective on the date the results of

the special recall election are certified by the Board.

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F. 1. A vacancy among the dentist members of the Board shall

be filled by a special election in the district of the vacancy for

the unexpired term within sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs.

2. A vacancy of the dental hygienist member on the Board shall

be filled by a special election in this state for the unexpired term

within sixty (60) days after the vacancy occurs.

3. Nominations shall be made and special elections shall be

conducted in the same manner as provided in subsection C of this

section. If no one is nominated within forty-five (45) days from

date of vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the

Board. A vacancy among the public representative members of the

Board shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, subject to

confirmation by the Senate.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-144 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-144
Examination - Fee - Qualifications of applicants –
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 3Definitions – License - Temporary license.

A. The fee for examination for a license to practice podiatric

medicine in this state shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The

Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners may increase this fee by not

more than an additional Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). The

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examination for such license shall be given by the Board. The Board

may give the examination at any special meeting, but shall not be

required to do so. The Board may utilize the National Board of

Podiatric Examiners' National Board Examination Part III as the

written portion of the state licensing exam.

B. To be entitled to take the examination, a person shall:

1. File a written or electronic online application on a form

prescribed by the Board;

2. Pay to the secretary-treasurer of the Board in advance the

fee for examination;

3. Satisfy the Board that the person legally resides in the

United States of America;

4. Be more than twenty-one (21) years of age;

5. Not have been convicted of any felony crime that

substantially relates to the practice of podiatric medicine and

poses a reasonable threat to public safety;

6. Be a graduate of an accredited college of podiatric

medicine; and

7. Have complied with applicable Board rules.

C. An applicant satisfying the requirements of subsection B of

this section shall receive a license to practice podiatric medicine

in this state, to be issued by the Board, if the applicant:

1. Takes the examination administered or approved by the Board

and receives a passing score of at least seventy-five percent (75%)

on both the written and oral portions. An applicant receiving less

than a score of seventy-five percent (75%) on either the written or

oral portion of the examination shall be deemed to have failed the

entire examination;

2. Satisfactorily completes a podiatric surgical residency,

approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education of the

American Podiatric Medical Association, of not less than three (3)

years; provided, the provisions of this paragraph shall only apply

to applicants after March 1, 2018;

3. Satisfies the Board that the applicant has not violated any

of the provisions of the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act or any of

the rules of the Board; and

4. Satisfies the Board, in the case of any criminal conviction,

that the crime does not substantially relate to the practice of

podiatric medicine nor pose a reasonable threat to public safety, or

constitute an act of moral turpitude that would affect the practice

of podiatric medicine or public safety. For purposes of this

paragraph:

a. "substantially relate" 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

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b. "pose 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.

D. The examination administered or approved by the Board shall

include both a written and an oral portion, shall be administered in

the English language, and shall cover areas in anatomy, pathology,

podiatric medicine and surgery, dermatology, pharmacology,

biomechanics, anesthesia, radiology, Oklahoma law relating to

podiatric medicine, and such other subjects as the Board from time

to time determines necessary and appropriate. The Board may

authorize examination papers to be graded by one or more of its own

members or by any one or more licensed podiatric physicians selected

by the Board. Each license issued by the Board shall be signed by

each member of the Board, bear the seal of the Board, and designate

the licensee as a licensed podiatric physician.

E. The Board may issue a temporary license if the applicant:

1. Has met the requirements of subsection B of this section;

2. Takes the examination administered or approved by the Board

and receives a passing score of at least seventy-five percent (75%)

on both the written and oral portions. An applicant receiving less

than a score of seventy-five percent (75%) on either the written or

oral portion of the examination shall be deemed to have failed the

entire examination;

3. Is within ninety (90) days of completing or has completed a

podiatric surgical residency, approved by the Council of Podiatric

Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association, of

not less than three (3) years; provided, the provisions of this

paragraph shall only apply to applicants after March 1, 2018; and

4. Satisfies the Board that the applicant has not violated any

of the provisions of the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act or any of

the rules of the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.33 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.33
Revocation or suspension of license of dental hygienist
Status: in_force

or discipline by probation or reprimand.

A. The following acts or occurrences by a dental hygienist

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 or be the basis for denying a new applicant any license

or permit issued by the Board:

1. Any of the causes now existing in the laws of this state;

2. A violation of the provisions of the State Dental Act; or

3. A violation of the rules of the Board promulgated pursuant

to the State Dental Act.

B. The Board shall also have the power to act upon a petition

by a dental hygienist for reinstatement to good standing. The Board

shall keep a record of the evidence and proceedings in all matters

involving the revocation or suspension of a license or reprimand or

probation of a dental hygienist. The Board shall make findings of

fact and a decision thereon. The Board shall immediately forward a

certified copy of the decision to the dental hygienist involved by

registered mail to the last-known business address of the dental

hygienist.

C. 1. The decision shall be final unless the dental hygienist

appeals the decision as provided by the State Dental Act.

2. If an appeal is not timely taken, the decision shall be

carried out by striking the name of the dental hygienist from the

rolls, or suspending the dental hygienist for the period mentioned

in issuing a reprimand, or otherwise acting as required by the

decision.

D. The Board shall have power to revoke or suspend the license,

reprimand, or place on probation a dental hygienist for a violation

of one or more of the following:

1. 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;

2. Presenting to the Board a false diploma, license or

certificate or one obtained by fraud or illegal means;

3. Being, by reason of persistent inebriety or addiction to

drugs, incompetent to continue the practice of dental hygiene;

4. Has been guilty of dishonorable or unprofessional conduct;

5. Failure to pay registration fees as provided by the State

Dental Act;

6. Is a menace to the public health by reason of communicable

disease;

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7. Being shown to be mentally incapacitated or has been

admitted to a mental institution, either public or private, and

until the dental hygienist has been proven to be mentally competent;

8. Being shown to be grossly immoral;

9. Being incompetent in the practice of dental hygiene;

10. Committing willful negligence in the practice of dental

hygiene;

11. Being involuntarily committed for treatment for drug

addiction to a facility, either public or private, and until the

dental hygienist has been proven cured;

12. Practicing or attempting to practice dental hygiene in any

place or in any manner other than as authorized by Section 328.34 of

this title;

13. Claiming the use of any secret or patented methods or

treatments with materials not approved by the Food and Drug

Administration;

14. Making statements or advertising as having the ability to

diagnose or prescribe for any treatment;

15. Performing any services in the mouth other than those

authorized by the Board of Dentistry pursuant to authority conferred

by the State Dental Act;

16. Attempting to conduct a practice of dental hygiene in any

place or in any manner other than as authorized by Section 328.34 of

this title;

17. Attempting to use in any manner whatsoever any oral

prophylaxis list, call list, records, reprints or copies of same or

information gathered therefrom, or the names of patients whom he or

she has formerly treated when serving as an employee in the office

of a dentist for whom he or she was formerly employed;

18. Failing to keep prominently displayed in the office of the

dentist for whom he or she is employed his or her current valid

license renewal certificate;

19. Using or attempting to use in any manner whatsoever any

oral prophylaxis list, call list, records, reprints or copies of

same, or information gathered therefrom, of the names of patients

whom such dental hygienist might have served in the office of a

prior employer, unless such names appear upon the bona fide call or

oral prophylaxis list of the present employer of the dental

hygienist and were caused to so appear through the legitimate

practice of dentistry, as provided for in the State Dental Act;

20. Violating the state dental act of another state resulting

in a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, conviction, or suspension or

revocation of the license of the dental hygienist under the laws of

that state;

21. Violating or attempting to violate the provisions of the

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

accessory or accomplice;

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22. Failing to comply with the terms and conditions of an order

imposing suspension of a license or placement on probation issued

pursuant to Section 328.44a of this title; or

23. Any violation that would otherwise be a violation for a

dentist under Section 328.32 of this title.

E. A dental hygienist may advertise that he or she is

practicing in the office of the supervising dentist in which he or

she is employed.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-161.12 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-161.12
Penalties - Grounds for imposition
Status: in_force

A. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized, after

notice and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Article II of

the Administrative Procedures Act, to issue an order imposing one or

more of the following penalties whenever the Board finds, by clear

and convincing evidence, that a chiropractic physician has committed

any of the acts or occurrences set forth in subsection B of this

section:

1. Disapproval of an application for a renewal license;

2. Revocation or suspension of an original license or renewal

license, or both;

3. Restriction of the practice of a chiropractic physician

under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board;

4. An administrative fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00) for each count or separate violation;

5. A censure or reprimand;

6. Placement of a chiropractic physician on probation for a

period of time and under such terms and conditions as the Board may

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specify, including requiring the chiropractic physician to submit to

treatment, to attend continuing education courses, to submit to

reexamination, or to work under the supervision of another

chiropractic physician; and

7. The assessment of costs expended by the Board in

investigating and prosecuting a violation. The costs may include,

but are not limited to, staff time, salary and travel expenses,

witness fees and attorney fees, and shall be considered part of the

order of the Board.

B. The following acts or occurrences by a chiropractic

physician shall constitute grounds for which the penalties specified

in subsection A of this section may be imposed by order of the

Board:

1. 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.

A copy of the judgment and sentence of the conviction, duly

certified by the clerk of the court in which the conviction was

obtained, and a certificate of the clerk that the conviction has

become final, shall be sufficient evidence for the imposition of a

penalty;

2. Being habitually drunk or habitually using habit-forming

drugs;

3. Using advertising in which statements are made that are

fraudulent, deceitful or misleading to the public;

4. Aiding or abetting any person not licensed to practice

chiropractic in this state to practice chiropractic, except students

who are regularly enrolled in an accredited chiropractic college;

5. Performing or attempting to perform major or minor surgery

in this state, or using electricity in any form for surgical

purposes, including cauterization;

6. Using or having in a chiropractic physician's possession any

instrument for treatment purposes, the use or possession of which

has been prohibited or declared unlawful by any agency of the United

States or the State of Oklahoma;

7. Unlawfully possessing, prescribing or administering any

drug, medicine, serum or vaccine. This section shall not prevent a

chiropractic physician from possessing, prescribing or

administering, by a needle or otherwise, vitamins, minerals or

nutritional supplements, or from practicing within the scope of the

science and art of chiropractic as defined in Section 161.2 of this

title;

8. Advertising or displaying, directly or indirectly, any

certificate, diploma or other document which conveys or implies

information that the person is skilled in any healing art other than

chiropractic unless the chiropractic physician also possesses a

valid current license in said healing art;

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9. Obtaining an original license or renewal license in a

fraudulent manner;

10. Violating any provision of the Unfair Claims Settlement

Practices Act or any rule promulgated pursuant thereto;

11. Willfully aiding or assisting an insurer, as defined in

Section 1250.2 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or an

administrator, as defined in Section 1442 of Title 36 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, to deny claims which under the terms of the

insurance contract are covered services and are medically necessary;

12. Violating any provision of the Oklahoma Chiropractic

Practice Act; or

13. Violating any of the rules of the Board.

C. Any chiropractic physician against whom a penalty is imposed

by an order of the Board under the provisions of this section shall

have the right to seek a judicial review of the order pursuant to

Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.

D. The Board is authorized to issue a confidential letter of

concern to a chiropractic physician when, though evidence does not

warrant initiation of an individual proceeding, the Board has noted

indications of possible errant conduct by the chiropractic physician

that could lead to serious consequences and formal action by the

Board.

E. If no order imposing a penalty against a chiropractic

physician is issued by the Board within three (3) years after a

complaint against the chiropractic physician is received by the

Board, the complaint and all related documents shall be expunged

from the records of the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1954 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1954
Disclosures required - Prohibited provisions -
Status: in_force

Reinstatement rights - Advertisement contents

A. The disclosures required by the Oklahoma Rental-Purchase

Act:

1. Shall be made clearly and conspicuously;

2. Shall be in writing, a copy of which shall be delivered to

the lessee;

3. May use terminology different from that employed in the

Oklahoma Rental-Purchase Act if it conveys substantially the same

meaning;

4. May be supplemented by additional information or

explanations supplied by the lessor;

5. Shall comply with the provisions of the Oklahoma Rental-

Purchase Act although rendered inaccurate by any act, occurrence, or

agreement, subsequent to the required disclosure;

6. Shall be made to the person who signs the rental-purchase

agreement, except that in a transaction involving more than one

lessee, a disclosure statement or a copy of the agreement need not

be given to more than one of the lessees; and

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7. Shall be made by the lessor specified on the rental-purchase

license.

B. A rental-purchase agreement shall disclose the following

items, as applicable:

1. Whether the property is new or used;

2. The period and amount of payments;

3. The total number of payments necessary and the total amounts

to be paid to acquire ownership of the merchandise;

4. The amount and purpose of any other payment, charge or fee

in addition to the regular periodic payments;

5. Whether the consumer is liable for loss or damage to the

rental property, and if so, the maximum amount for which the

consumer may be liable;

6. The amount of any deposit required by lessor and the

conditions under which it shall be refundable or nonrefundable;

7. If applicable, that the lessee may purchase from the lessor

insurance to cover the property or a waiver of liability for damage

to or destruction of the property, and the amount of any such charge

or fee. The insurance or waiver of liability coverage may be

offered to the lessee at any time during the term of the rental-

purchase agreement; and

8. That the consumer does not acquire ownership rights unless

the consumer has complied with the ownership terms of the agreement.

C. A rental-purchase agreement may not contain a provision:

1. Requiring a confession of judgment;

2. Authorizing a lessor or an agent of the lessor to commit a

breach of the peace in the repossession of rental property;

3. Waiving any defense, counterclaim, or right the lessee may

have against the lessor or an agent of the lessor;

4. Requiring the purchase of insurance from the lessor to cover

the rental property; provided, however, that the lessor may offer to

the lessee any such insurance if it is clearly and conspicuously

disclosed on the face of the agreement of insurance, in print not

less than 8-point boldface type, that the purchase of any such

insurance by the lessee from the lessor is optional. Lessors

offering any such insurance must comply with the rules and

regulations governing the offering for sale and sale of insurance in

the State of Oklahoma, and the offering for sale and sale of such

insurance shall be governed and regulated by the State of Oklahoma

Commissioner of Insurance;

5. Requiring the purchase of a waiver of liability from the

lessor for damage to or destruction of the property; provided,

however, that the lessor may offer to the lessee any such waiver of

liability if it is clearly and conspicuously disclosed on the face

of the waiver of liability agreement, in print not less than 8-point

boldface type, that the purchase of any such waiver of liability by

the lessee from the lessor is optional; and

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6. Requiring the payment of any fee in an amount that is in

excess of the range of fees usually or customarily charged by

providers of similar services or products. Any rent due and charges

or fees assessed may be held from the payment or may be accrued and

collected when possible.

D. A rental-purchase agreement shall provide reinstatement

rights as follows:

1. A consumer who fails to make a timely payment may reinstate

a rental-purchase agreement without losing rights or options

previously acquired, by arranging with the lessor to make the past

due payments, within two (2) days after the due date of the payment

and by arranging to pay any fees due or by returning the property

within two (2) days if the lessor so requests. Provided, nothing

herein shall prevent the lessor from modifying payment arrangements

to allow the consumer to make the account current and to accrue any

charges due or any rent due to be paid at some future agreed upon

date. Partial payment agreements shall provide for the rent to be

prorated with notice to the consumer of the next due date; and

2. If the rental property is returned during the reinstatement

period, other than through judicial process, the right to reinstate

the agreement shall be extended for a period of not less than thirty

(30) days after the date of the return of the property. Upon

reinstatement, the lessor shall provide the lessee with the same

rental property or substitute property of comparable quality and

condition. If substitute property is provided, the lessor shall

provide the lessee with the disclosures required in subsection B of

this section. Notice of the right to reinstate shall be disclosed

in the agreement.

E. An advertisement for a rental-purchase agreement that states

the amount of a payment and the right to acquire ownership of any

one particular item must clearly and conspicuously state:

1. That the transaction advertised is a rental-purchase

agreement; and

2. The total amount and the number of payments necessary to

acquire ownership.

F. Any consumer neglect of the merchandise resulting in

reasonable repairs will be the responsibility of the consumer and

charges for such repair may be received in payments agreed upon by

the lessor according to an agreed upon payment schedule.

G. When property that is not displayed or offered primarily for

rental-purchase is offered for rental-purchase, the following shall

be separately disclosed prior to the disclosures required by

subsection B of this section:

1. The cash price of the property;

2. The amount of the periodic rental payment; and

3. The total number and amount of periodic rental payments

necessary to acquire ownership of the property.

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H. In addition to the disclosures required by subsections B and

G of this section, if the property that is the subject of a rental-

purchase agreement was not displayed or offered primarily for

rental-purchase prior to the rental-purchase transaction, the

following additional disclosures shall be made on a separate page

titled "Acknowledgment of Rental-Purchase Transaction" and signed by

the lessee:

1. That the agreement is a rental-purchase agreement and the

lessee does not own the merchandise but can obtain ownership by

using ownership options provided in the agreement;

2. That the agreement is not a credit transaction;

3. That the lessee has the right to return the merchandise to

the lessor without additional charge or penalty at any time and will

owe nothing further except unpaid rent charges and fees;

4. That if the lessee returns the property, the agreement

offers reinstatement rights which allow the lessee to get the

property back if the lessee has complied with the agreement and the

law;

5. That the lessee has been advised of and reviewed the

lessor's cash price of the property, the amount of any periodic

payment and the total number and amount of periodic payments

necessary to acquire ownership of the property; and

6. That the lessee has reviewed and acknowledged the terms of

the agreement, including the purchase option rights and the total

cost if all scheduled payments are made.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1850.10 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1850.10
Application of act - Exemptions
Status: in_force

A. 1. No person shall install, replace or repair gas piping

unless such person is licensed under the Mechanical Licensing Act or

is licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber pursuant

to the laws of this state.

2. No person shall install, replace or repair floor furnaces or

wall heaters unless such person is licensed under the Mechanical

Licensing Act or is licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman

plumber pursuant to the laws of this state.

3. No person shall install, replace or repair any radiant-floor

heating systems unless such person is licensed under the Mechanical

Licensing Act or is licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman

plumber pursuant to the laws of this state.

B. The Mechanical Licensing Act shall not apply to:

1. A person who is the property owner of record, or his or her

authorized representative, when performing minor repair which shall

include, but not be limited to, cleaning, adjusting, calibrating and

repair of mechanical system parts and the replacement of fuses and

room thermostats, and other minor repairs which shall not include

any repair which could violate the safe operation of the equipment;

2. The installation of portable, self-contained, ductless air

conditioners or heaters;

3. The setting or connecting of detached air conditioning units

which utilize flexible ductwork on a manufactured home. The term

manufactured home shall have the same definition as such term is

defined in Section 1102 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes;

4. Any permanent employee of a manufacturing facility, whether

owned or leased, while performing mechanical work on the premises of

such facility. The performance of such mechanical work authorized

by this paragraph shall not violate any manufacturer specification

or compromise any health or safety standards and practices in

accordance with state and federal regulations;

5. The service, repair and installation of boilers, pressure

vessels and welded steam lines which are subject to the jurisdiction

of the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the provisions of the

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act; or

6. Employees of state-owned institutions doing maintenance to

state-owned facilities which does not violate manufacturer

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specifications nor compromise health or safety standards and

practices.

C. The licensing requirements of the Mechanical Licensing Act

shall not apply to public utilities, public service corporations,

intrastate gas pipeline companies, gas gathering pipeline companies,

gas processing companies, rural electric associations, or municipal

utilities and their subsidiaries during work on their own facilities

or during the performance of energy audits, operational inspections,

minor maintenance, or minor repairs for their customers or on their

own equipment.

D. The licensing requirements of the Mechanical Licensing Act

shall not apply to contractors, the contractor's employees,

employees of chemical plants, gas processing plants, intrastate gas

pipelines, gas gathering pipelines and petroleum refineries during

work on their own facilities or during the performance of

operational inspections, mechanical work, maintenance, or repairs on

their own equipment, the performance of which does not violate any

manufacturer specification or compromise any health or safety

standards and practices in accordance with state and federal

regulations.

E. The licensing requirements of the Mechanical Licensing Act

shall not apply to employees of research facilities during work on

their own facilities or during the performance of operational

inspections, mechanical work, maintenance, or repairs on their own

equipment used solely for research purposes when such items of

equipment require one or more details of construction not covered by

normally used national codes and standards or which involve

destruction or reduce life of the equipment and systems.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3150.19 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-3150.19
Written complaints – Investigation – Exclusive
Status: in_force

administrative power.

A. Any person aggrieved by the conduct of a licensee or

unlicensed person in connection with regulated activities pursuant

to this act, may file a written complaint with the Administrator of

the Department of Consumer Credit who may investigate the complaint.

B. In the course of the investigation of the complaint, the

Administrator may:

1. Subpoena witnesses;

2. Administer oaths;

3. Examine any individual under oath or affirmation; and

4. Compel the production of records, books, papers, contracts

or other documents relevant to the investigation.

C. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena of the

Administrator under this act or to testify concerning any matter

about which the person may be interrogated under this act, the

Administrator may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for

enforcement.

D. The license of any licensee under this act who fails to

comply with a subpoena of the Administrator may be suspended pending

compliance with the subpoena.

E. The Administrator shall have exclusive administrative power

for the State of Oklahoma to investigate and enforce any and all

complaints relating to the business of making small loans filed by

any person that are not criminal in nature.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-506 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-506
Decisions of Board - Suspension and reinstatement -
Status: in_force

Narcotics conviction.

A. If it is the decision of the State Board of Medical

Licensure and Supervision, after considering all the testimony

presented, that the defendant is guilty as charged, the Board shall

revoke the license of the defendant, and the defendant's rights to

practice medicine and surgery. The Board, however, may suspend a

license, during which suspension the holder of such suspended

license shall not be entitled to practice medicine and surgery

thereunder. If during suspension, the defendant practiced medicine

or surgery or has been guilty of any act of unprofessional conduct,

as defined by the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure

and Supervision Act, the Board may revoke the license of such

licensee or place the licensee upon probation for any period of time

not less than one (1) year, nor more than five (5) years, or on

second offense place the licensee on probation for an indefinite

period of time, during which time the licensee's conduct will be

kept under observation. The Board, furthermore, may impose on the

defendant, as a condition of any suspension or probation, a

requirement that the defendant 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. The education, residency, or

training shall be at the expense of the defendant. The Board may

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also impose other disciplinary actions as provided for in Section

509.1 of this title. At the end of any term of suspension imposed

by the Board, the applicant for reinstatement shall show to the

Board successful completion of all conditions and requirements

imposed by the Board and demonstrate eligibility for reinstatement.

B. Immediately upon learning that a licensee has been convicted

of a felonious violation of a state or federal narcotics law, the

Executive Director of the Board shall summarily suspend the license

and assign a hearing date for the matter to be presented to the

Board. Immediately upon learning that a licensee is in violation of

a Board-ordered probation, the Executive Director of the Board may

summarily suspend the license based on imminent harm to the public

and assign a hearing date for the matter to be presented at the next

scheduled Board meeting.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-396.28 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-396.28
Funeral directors and embalmers from other states –
Status: in_force

Temporary permit.

In case of a catastrophe as declared by the executive director

of the Board, funeral directors and embalmers from other states may

be allowed to practice in this state. A temporary permit may be

issued to those persons, and the permit shall allow the persons to

practice for a length of time as determined by the Board.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1469 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1469
Violations on part of polygraph examiner or trainee -
Status: in_force

Effect on employer.

Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this

act on the part of any polygraph examiner or trainee shall not be

cause for revocation of the license of any other polygraph examiner

for whom the offending examiner or trainee may have been employed,

unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Board that the

polygraph examiner-employer has willfully or negligently aided or

abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraph

examiner or trainee.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2001 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-2001
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Oklahoma Health Spa Act:

1. "Administrator" means the Administrator of Consumer Credit

as defined in Section 6-501 of Title 14A of the Oklahoma Statutes;

2. "Business day" means any day except a Sunday or a legal

holiday;

3. "Buyer/Member" means a natural person who enters into a

health spa contract or membership;

4. "Membership agreement" means any agreement between a member

and a health spa for use of health spa services;

5. "Health spa" means and includes any person, firm,

corporation, organization, club or association engaged in a program

of physical exercise, which includes the use of one or more of a

sauna, whirlpool, weight-lifting room, massage, steam room, or

exercising machine or device, or exercise rooms, or engaged in the

sale of the right or privilege to use exercise equipment or

facilities, such as a sauna, whirlpool, weight-lifting room,

massage, steam room or exercising machine or device or exercise

rooms. The term "health spa" shall not include the following:

a. bona fide nonprofit organizations, including, but not

limited to, the Young Men's Christian Association,

Young Women's Christian Association, or similar

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organizations whose functions as health spas are only

incidental to their overall functions and purposes,

b. any private club owned and operated by its members,

c. any organization solely operated for the purpose of

teaching a particular form of self-defense such as

judo or karate,

d. any facility owned or operated by the United States,

e. any facility owned or operated by this state or any of

its political subdivisions,

f. any nonprofit public or private school, college or

university,

g. any facility operated solely for aerobics or toning,

and

h. any facility that only offers month-to-month

memberships and does not charge any application,

process, cancellation, or other service fees;

6. "Health spa services" means and includes services,

privileges, or rights offered for sale or provided by a health spa;

7. "Initiation fee" means a nonrecurring fee charged at or near

the beginning of a health spa membership;

8. "Monthly fee" means the total consideration, including but

not limited to, equipment or locker rental, credit check, finance,

medical and dietary evaluation, class and training fees, and all

other similar fees or charges and interest, but excluding any

initiation fee, to be paid by a buyer, divided by the total number

of months of health spa service use allowed by the buyer's contract

or membership, including months or time periods called "free" or

"bonus" months or time periods and such months or time periods which

are described in any other terms suggesting that they are provided

free of charge, which months or time periods are given or

contemplated when the contract or membership is initially executed;

9. "Prepayment" means any amount paid in advance of the

maturity of the health spa membership, to include payment in part or

in full, accelerated monthly fees or any required down payment or

initiation fee;

10. "Program" means any use of a health spa facility for the

purpose of physical exercise in a structured or nonstructured

environment; and

11. "Presale" means payment of any consideration for services

or the use of facilities made prior to the day on which the services

or facilities of the health spa are fully open and available for

regular use by the members.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1000.26 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1000.26
Chief Executive Officer - Hire and terminate -
Status: in_force

Majority of vote.

A. No later than August 15, 2009, and thereafter, each time the

position becomes vacant, the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code

Commission shall hire an Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission

Chief Executive Officer. The Commission may, upon a majority vote,

terminate the employment of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code

Commission Chief Executive Officer.

B. The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Chief

Executive Officer shall assist the Commission in the performance of

its duties and shall report directly to the Commission.

C. Commission employees shall be hired by and subject to the

supervision and control of the Chief Executive Officer or designee.

All employees are employees of the State of Oklahoma and shall be in

the unclassified service.

D. The Chief Executive Officer is authorized to employ

temporary workers or contract labor as may be prudent to properly

administer the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1946 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1946
Licensed Behavioral Practitioners Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund

for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, to be designated

the "Licensed Behavioral Practitioners Revolving Fund". The fund

shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations,

and shall consist of all monies received pursuant to this act. All

monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated

and may be budgeted and expended by the Executive Director to meet

expenses necessary for carrying out the purpose of the Licensed

Behavioral Practitioner Act. Expenditures from the fund shall be

approved by the Board and 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.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-367.5.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-367.5.1
Pharmacies operated by or under contract with
Status: in_force

Department of Corrections – Resale or redispensing of prescription

drugs.

A. A pharmacy operated by the Department of Corrections or

under contract with the Department of Corrections or a county jail

may accept for the purpose of resale or redispensing a prescription

drug that has been dispensed and has left the control of the

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 354

pharmacist if the prescription drug is being returned by a state

correctional facility or a county jail that has a licensed

physician's assistant, a registered professional nurse, or a

licensed practical nurse, who is responsible for the security,

handling, and administration of prescription drugs within that state

correctional facility or county jail and if all of the following

conditions are met:

1. The pharmacist is satisfied that the conditions under which

the prescription drug has been delivered, stored and handled before

and during its return were such as to prevent damage, deterioration

or contamination that would adversely affect the identity, strength,

quality, purity, stability, integrity or effectiveness of the

prescription drug;

2. The pharmacist is satisfied that the prescription drug did

not leave the control of the registered professional nurse or

licensed practical nurse responsible for the security, handling, and

administration of that prescription drug and that the prescription

drug did not come into the physical possession of the individual for

whom it was prescribed;

3. The pharmacist is satisfied that the labeling and packaging

of the prescription drug are accurate, have not been altered,

defaced or tampered with, and include the identity, strength,

expiration date and lot number of the prescription drug; and

4. The prescription drug was dispensed in a unit dose package

or unit of issue package.

B. A pharmacy operated by the Department of Corrections or

under contract with the Department of Corrections or a county jail

shall not accept or return prescription drugs as provided under this

section until the pharmacist in charge develops a written set of

protocols for accepting, returning to stock, repackaging, labeling

and redispensing prescription drugs. The written protocols shall be

maintained on the premises and shall be readily accessible to each

pharmacist on duty and available for review by the Board. The

written protocols shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Methods to ensure that damage, deterioration or

contamination has not occurred during the delivery, handling,

storage and return of the prescription drugs which would adversely

affect the identity, strength, quality, purity, stability, integrity

or effectiveness of those prescription drugs or otherwise render

those drugs unfit for distribution;

2. Methods for accepting, returning to stock, repackaging,

labeling and redispensing the prescription drugs returned pursuant

to this section; and

3. A uniform system of recording and tracking prescription

drugs that are returned to stock, repackaged, labeled, and

redistributed pursuant to this section.

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C. If the integrity of a prescription drug and its package is

maintained, a prescription drug returned pursuant to this section

shall be returned to stock and redistributed as follows:

1. A prescription drug that was originally dispensed in the

manufacturer's unit dose package or unit of issue package and is

returned in that same package may be returned to stock, repackaged

and redispensed as needed;

2. A prescription drug that is repackaged into a unit dose

package or a unit of issue package by the pharmacy, dispensed and

returned to that pharmacy in that unit dose package or unit of issue

package may be returned to stock, but it shall not be repackaged. A

unit dose package or unit of issue package prepared by the

pharmacist and returned to stock shall only be redispensed in that

same unit dose package or unit of issue package. A pharmacist shall

not add unit dose package drugs to a partially used unit of issue

package.

D. This section does not apply to any of the following:

1. A controlled dangerous substance;

2. A prescription drug that is dispensed as part of customized

adherence medication packaging;

3. A prescription drug that is not dispensed as a unit dose

package or a unit of issue package; or

4. A prescription drug that is not properly labeled with the

identity, strength, lot number and expiration date.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1266.1 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1266.1
Refusal to issue or renew, suspend, revoke, censure,
Status: in_force

reprimand, restrict or limit license – Fines - Judicial review –

Definitions.

A. The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may refuse to

issue or renew the license of, or may suspend, revoke, censure,

reprimand, restrict or limit the license of, or fine, any person

pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act or the procedures set

forth in the Social Worker's Licensing Act upon one or more of the

following grounds as determined by the Board:

1. Unprofessional conduct as determined by the Board;

2. Practicing outside the scope of practice authorized by the

Social Worker's Licensing Act;

3. Conduct which violates any of the provisions of the Social

Worker's Licensing Act or rules adopted pursuant to the Social

Worker's Licensing Act;

4. Incapacity or impairment that prevents a licensee from

engaging in the practice of social work with reasonable skill,

competence, and safety to the public;

5. Conviction of or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a

felony crime that substantially relates to the occupation of a

social worker and poses a reasonable threat to public safety;

6. Violations of the laws of this state, or rules pertaining

thereto, or of laws, rules and regulations of any other state, or of

the federal government pertaining to any aspect of the practice of

social work;

7. Misrepresentation of a material fact by an applicant or

licensee in securing or attempting to secure the issuance or renewal

of a license, or in statements regarding the applicant or licensee's

skills or the efficiency or value of any treatment provided or to be

provided, or using any false, fraudulent, or deceptive statement

connected with the practice or social work including, but not

limited to, false or misleading advertising;

8. Fraud by a licensee in connection with the practice of

social work including engaging in improper or fraudulent billing

practices or violating Medicare and Medicaid laws or state medical

assistance laws;

9. Engaging or aiding and abetting an individual to engage in

the practice of social work without a license, or falsely using the

title of social worker;

10. Failing to comply with any stipulation or agreement

involving probation or settlement of any disciplinary matter with

the Board or with any order entered by the Board;

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11. Being found by the Board to be in violation of any of the

provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act or rules adopted

pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act;

12. Conduct which violates the security of any licensure

examination materials;

13. Being the subject of the revocation, suspension, surrender

or other disciplinary sanction of a social worker or related license

or of other adverse action related to a social worker or related

license issued by this state, in another jurisdiction or country

including the failure to report such adverse action to the Board; or

14. Being adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction,

within or without this state, as incapacitated, mentally

incompetent, chemically dependent, mentally ill and dangerous to the

public, or a psychopathic personality.

B. 1. The Board may defer action with regard to an impaired

licensee who voluntarily signs an agreement, in a form satisfactory

to the Board, agreeing not to practice social work and to enter an

approved treatment and monitoring program in accordance with this

section; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to a

licensee who has been convicted of, pleads guilty to, or enters a

plea of nolo contendere to a felonious act prohibited by Oklahoma

law or a conviction relating to a controlled substance in a court of

law of the United States or any other jurisdiction or a conviction

related to sexual misconduct.

2. A licensee who is physically or mentally impaired due to

mental illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol may qualify as anOklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 27ed of, pleads guilty to, or enters a

plea of nolo contendere to a felonious act prohibited by Oklahoma

law or a conviction relating to a controlled substance in a court of

law of the United States or any other jurisdiction or a conviction

related to sexual misconduct.

2. A licensee who is physically or mentally impaired due to

mental illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol may qualify as an

impaired social worker and have disciplinary action deferred and

ultimately waived subject to the following conditions:

a. the Board is satisfied that such action will not

endanger the public,

b. the licensee enters into an agreement with the Board

for a treatment and monitoring plan approved by the

Board,

c. the licensee progresses satisfactorily in such

treatment and monitoring program, and

d. the licensee complies with all terms of the agreement

and all other applicable terms of this section.

3. Failure to enter such agreement or to comply with the terms

and make satisfactory progress in the treatment and monitoring

program shall disqualify the licensee from the provisions of this

section and the Board may activate an immediate investigation and

disciplinary proceeding. Upon completion of the rehabilitation

program in accordance with the agreement signed by the Board, the

licensee may apply for permission to resume the practice of social

work upon such conditions as the Board determines necessary.

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4. The Board may require a licensee to enter into an agreement,

pursuant to this subsection, which includes, but is not limited to,

the following provisions:

a. the licensee agrees that the license shall be

suspended or revoked indefinitely under this section,

b. the licensee agrees to enroll in a treatment and

monitoring program approved by the Board,

c. the licensee agrees that failure to satisfactorily

progress in such treatment and monitoring program

shall be reported to the Board by the treating

professional who shall be immune from any liability

for such reporting made in good faith, and

d. the licensee consents to the reports of the treating

physician or professional of the approved treatment

and monitoring program to the Board on the progress of

licensee at such intervals as the Board deems

necessary.

5. The ability of an impaired social worker to practice shall

only be restored and charges dismissed when the Board is satisfied

by the reports it has received from the approved treatment program

that the licensee can resume practice without danger to the public.

6. The impaired licensee shall consent, in accordance with

applicable law, to the release of any treatment information to the

Board from anyone within the approved treatment program.

7. The impaired licensee who has enrolled in an approved

treatment and monitoring program and entered into an agreement with

the Board in accordance with this subsection shall have his or her

license suspended or revoked but enforcement of this suspension or

revocation shall be stayed by the length of time the licensee

remains in the program and makes satisfactory progress, complies

with the terms of the agreement, and adheres to any limitations on

the practice imposed by the Board to protect the public. The

licensee may petition the Board for reinstatement pursuant to

subsection D of this section. Failure to enter into such agreement

or to comply with the terms and make satisfactory progress in the

treatment and monitoring program shall disqualify the licensee from

the provisions of this section and the Board shall activate an

immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings.

C. Any social worker who has substantial evidence that a

licensee has an active addiction for which the licensee is not

receiving treatment under a program approved by the Board pursuant

to an agreement entered into under this section, is diverting a

controlled substance, or is mentally or physically incompetent to

carry out the duties of the license, shall make or cause to be made

a report to the Board. Any person who makes a report pursuant to

this section in good faith and without malice shall be immune from

any civil or criminal liability arising from such reports. Failure

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to provide such a report within a reasonable time from receipt of

knowledge may be considered grounds for disciplinary action against

the licensee.

D. Any person whose license to practice social work in this

state has been suspended or restricted pursuant to the Social

Worker's Licensing Act, whether voluntarily or by action of the

Board, shall have the right to petition the Board for reinstatement

of such license. Such a petition shall be made in writing and in

the form prescribed by the Board. Upon investigation and hearing,

the Board may grant or deny such petition, or it may modify its

original finding to reflect any circumstances which have changed

sufficiently to warrant such modifications. The Board may also

require such person to pass an examination or examinations for

reentry into the practice of social work.

E. The Board may issue a cease and desist order to stop an

individual from engaging in an unauthorized practice or violating or

threatening to violate a statute, rule, or order which the Board has

issued or is empowered to enforce. The cease and desist order must

state the reason for its issuance and give notice of the

individual's right to request a hearing under the Administrative

Procedures Act. Nothing herein shall be construed as barring

criminal prosecutions for violations of the Social Worker's

Licensing Act.

F. All final decisions by the Board shall be subject to

judicial review pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

G. Any individual whose license to practice social work is

revoked, suspended, or not renewed shall return such license to the

offices of the Board within ten (10) days after notice of such

action.

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, § 59-567.24 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-567.24
Copy of nurse information available in the coordinated
Status: in_force

licensure information system.

A. On request and payment of a certified verification fee, the

Oklahoma Board of Nursing shall provide a registered or practical

nurse licensed by this state with a copy of information regarding

the nurse maintained by the coordinated licensure information system

under Article 6 of the Nurse Licensure Compact.

B. A board is not obligated to provide information that is not

available to the board or information that is not available to the

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nurse under the laws of the state contributing the information to

the coordinated licensure information system.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-597 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-597
Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of the provisions of this act shall be a misdemeanor.

If violation hereof is by a licensed optometrist the same shall

constitute grounds for revocation of such license whether or not he

may be also charged with a misdemeanor. The Board of Examiners in

Optometry shall determine the existence of a violation of this act

by an optometrist and shall proceed with revocation under powers

granted to said Board and in accordance with procedure prescribed in

Section 585 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Said Board may

make rules necessary for the enforcement of this act so long as such

rules are not inconsistent with the provisions of this or any other

law of this state.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1000.28 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1000.28
Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Revolving
Status: in_force

Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund

for the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission to be designated

the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission Revolving Fund. The

fund shall be a continuous fund, not subject to fiscal year

limitations, and shall consist of all fees or payments of any type

received by the Commission. All monies accruing to the credit of

the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by

the Commission for the purpose of implementing the Oklahoma Uniform

Building Code Commission Act. 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.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1905 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1905
Duties and responsibilities of State Board of Behavioral
Status: in_force

Health Licensure.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall:

1. Prescribe, adopt and promulgate rules to implement

and enforce the provisions of the Licensed Professional

Counselors Act, including the adoption of the State

Department of Health rules by reference;

2. Adopt and establish rules of professional conduct;

3. Set license and examination fees as required by the Licensed

Professional Counselors Act; and

4. Promulgate rules for licensed professional counselors who

are licensed outside of Oklahoma to provide counseling services

approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, the Marital

and Family Therapist Licensure Act, and the Licensed Behavioral

Practitioner Act. Provided, such rules shall only be valid for the

duration of a declaration of emergency issued by the Governor or the

Legislature pursuant to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of

2003 or a declaration of a catastrophic health emergency issued by

the Governor pursuant to the Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers

Act. Provided, such rules shall only authorize the provision of

services that are pro bono or reimbursed by nongovernmental

entities. Nothing in this section shall be construed as to permit

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the adoption of permanent rules weakening the licensing requirements

established by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, the Marital

and Family Therapist Licensure Act, and the Licensed Behavioral

Practitioner Act.

B. The Board shall have the authority to:

1. Seek injunctive relief;

2. Request the district attorney to bring an action to enforce

the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;

3. Receive fees and deposit said fees into the Licensed

Professional Counselors Revolving Fund as required by the Licensed

Professional Counselors Act;

4. Issue, renew, revoke, deny, suspend and place on probation

licenses to practice professional counseling pursuant to the

provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;

5. Examine all qualified applicants for licenses to practice

professional counseling;

6. Request assistance from the State Board of Medical Licensure

and Supervision for the purposes of investigating complaints and

possible violations of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;

7. Accept grants and gifts from various foundations and

institutions; and

8. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as the

Executive Director may deem necessary for the administration of the

Licensed Professional Counselors Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-1324 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-1324
Property bond
Status: in_force

Where the undertaking is a property bond, whether posted by a

bail bondsman, the defendant personally, or by any other person,

said bond shall give the legal description of the property, the

assessed valuation, the amount of encumbrances, if any, and the

status of the legal title, all by affidavit. Any property located

within the state wherein the bail is allowed, that is subject to

execution shall be accepted for security on a property bond for the

market value of the property. Market value is defined to be four

times the assessed valuation of the property as recorded on the tax

rolls, less any encumbrances thereon; provided, that homesteads may

be accepted as security for appearance if the homestead exemption is

waived in writing. Such waiver shall be verified and executed by

the spouse, if any. The property listed upon any property bond or

bonds will be security on said bonds up to the aggregate amounts as

follows:

(A) In the event of bonds written by a licensed property

bondsman; four times the market value of said property.

(B) All other property bonds; in the face amount of the market

value of said property.

The court clerk, upon the approval of a property bond, shall

forthwith file a certified copy of said bond in the office of the

county clerk in which the property is located, transmitting to the

county clerk the filing fee which will be paid by the person

executing said bond. The county clerk shall index said bond upon

his tract index as a lien against said described property, and such

bond shall be a lien upon the real estate described therein until a

certificate discharging said bond shall be filed in the office of

the county clerk. Said lien shall be superior to any conveyance,

encumbrance or lien thereafter pertaining to said property. When

said bond shall have been discharged, the clerk of said court shall

issue to the surety a certificate of discharge describing the bond

and the real property, which shall, upon filing with the county

clerk and the payment of the filing fee, be recorded in the tract

index. An abstract company preparing an abstract upon such real

estate, shall be required to list in said abstract only the

undischarged liens and shall not list any discharge liens.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.41 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-328.41
Renewal certificate - Continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

– Fee - Automatic cancellation.

A. 1. On or before the last day of December of each year,

every dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and other

licensee or permit holders previously licensed or permitted by the

Board of Dentistry to practice in this state, with the exception of

those listed in paragraph 2 of this subsection, shall submit a

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completed renewal application with information as may be required by

the Board, together with an annual renewal fee established by the

rules of the Board. Upon receipt of the annual renewal fee, the

Board shall issue a renewal certificate authorizing the dentist,

dental hygienist, or dental assistant to continue the practice of

dentistry or dental hygiene, respectively, in this state for a

period of one (1) year. Every license or permit issued by the Board

shall begin on January 1 and expire on December 31 of each year.

2. Resident and fellowship permits shall be valid from July 1

through June 30 of each year and dental student intern permits shall

be valid from August 1 through July 31 of each year.

B. Continuing education requirements shall be due at the end of

each two-year period.

C. 1. Continuing education requirements for a dentist or

dental hygienist shall consist of:

a. a live, in-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation class

approved by the Board,

b. an ethics class approved by the Board,

c. for a dentist, two (2) hours of opioid and scheduled

drug prescribing classes, and

d. any combination of the following:

(1) completion of classes at a university, college or

technology center school accredited by the

Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or

college courses related to dentistry, which shall

count equal to credit hours received on a

transcript,

(2) teaching one or more classes at a school or

program accredited by CODA, for which the dentist

or dental hygienist shall receive credit for the

semester credit hours and one (1) hour of credit

per eighteen (18) hours of clinical instruction,

(3) publishing papers, presenting clinics and

lecturing, for which the dentist or dental

hygienist shall receive six (6) credit hours for

each hour of the original presentation and hour-

for-hour credit for a subsequent presentation of

the same material. No more than fifty percent

(50%) of total required continuing education

hours may be fulfilled by activities described in

this division,

(4) a scientific-based medical treatment and patient

care class approved by the Board,

(5) any health-related program sponsored by the

United States Department of Veteran Affairs or

Armed Forces provided at a government facility,

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(6) formal meetings by national or state professional

organizations for dental providers, or

university-sponsored professional alumni clinical

meetings approved by the Board,

(7) organized study clubs,

(8) uncompensated volunteer work at an event approved

by the Board not to exceed seven (7) hours for a

dentist or four (4) hours for a dental hygienist,

or

(9) practice-management-related courses not to exceed

four (4) hours for a dentist or two (2) hours for

a dental hygienist.

2. Full-time graduate study, internships, residencies and

dentists and dental hygienists engaged in a full-time program

accredited by CODA shall be exempt from continuing education for a

continuing education year per academic year completed.

3. New graduates of dental and hygiene programs shall not be

required to complete continuing education for the first year after

graduation. Continuing education requirements for dentists and

dental hygienists who are new graduates shall begin July 1 of the

calendar year following the year of graduation. Hours shall be

prorated by year of new licensure.

4. A dentist or dental hygienist on active duty military

service shall be exempt from continuing education if he or she is:

a. currently on full-time active duty service as a

dentist or dental hygienist for a minimum of eighteen

(18) months in a two-year continuing education cycle

and is deployed outside of the United States, or

b. a licensed dentist or dental hygienist serving in the

reserve components of the armed forces as specified in

10 U.S.C., Section 10101, who is actively deployed

outside of the United States for a minimum of eighteen

(18) months in a two-year continuing education cycle.

D. 1. Dentists shall complete forty (40) hours of continuing

education with no more than twenty (20) hours to be completed

online. Dental hygienists shall complete twenty (20) hours of

continuing education with no more than ten (10) hours to be

completed online. Interactive classes or webinar classes may, at

the discretion of the Board, count as in-person.

2. Dental assistants with an oral maxillofacial expanded duty

permit shall complete eight (8) hours of continuing education

including one (1) hour of infection control.

3. All other dental assistants shall complete two (2) hours of

infection control.

4. Any newly licensed dentist shall complete a two-hour opioid

and scheduled drug prescribing class within one (1) year of

obtaining licensure.

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E. Upon failure of a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental

assistant to pay the annual renewal fee within two (2) months after

January 1 of each year, the Board shall notify the dentist, dental

hygienist, dental assistant, or other permit holder that the license

or permit will be officially canceled as of April 1 pursuant to

subsection M of Section 328.21 of this title. A list of canceled

licenses or permits not otherwise renewed shall be published at the

following meeting of the Board.

F. Any dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant whose

license or permit is automatically canceled by reason of failure,

neglect or refusal to secure the renewal certificate may be

reinstated by the Board at any time within five (5) years from the

date of the expiration of the license, upon payment of the annual

renewal fee and a penalty fee established by the rules of the Board.

The Board may require any training or continuing education

requirements be met prior to reinstatement.

G. A dentist, dental assistant, or dental hygienist who is on

active duty with any of the Armed Forces of the United States and is

deployed outside of the United States shall be exempt from renewal

fees.

H. In case of a lost or destroyed license or renewal

certificate and upon satisfactory proof of the loss or destruction

thereof, the Board may issue a duplicate, charging therefor a fee

established by the rules of the Board.

I. A dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant that is in

good standing and not under investigation that notifies the Board in

writing of a voluntary nonrenewal of license or requests retirement

status shall have a right to renew or reinstate his or her license

within five (5) years from the date of notice. The Board may

require any training or continuing education requirements to be met

prior to reinstatement.

J. A dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant that has

not had an active license or permit in excess of five (5) years

shall be required to apply as a new applicant.

K. Any application for a license or permit that has remained

inactive for more than one (1) year shall be closed.
Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-46.3v2 — OK Code / Title 59 / Section 59-46.3v2
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior

Designers Act:

1. "Architect" means any person who is licensed in the practice

of architecture in the State of Oklahoma as hereinafter defined;

2. "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to

render certain services, in connection with the design and

construction, enlargement or alteration of a building or a group of

buildings and the space surrounding such buildings, including

buildings which have as their principal purpose human occupancy or

habitation. The services referred to include planning, providing

preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications,

investigations and other technical submissions, the administration

of construction contracts, and reviewing and coordinating technical

submissions prepared by other licensed professionals for use in the

construction or alteration of any building in the Code Use Groups

subject to the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers

Act; provided, that the practice of architecture shall include such

other professional services as may be necessary for the rendering of

or offering to render architectural services;

3. "License" means a license issued by the Board;

4. "Building" means a structure consisting of a foundation,

walls, all floors and roof, with or without other parts;

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5. "Board" means the Board of Governors of the Architects,

Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma;

6. "Certificate of authority" means the authorization granted

by the Board for persons to practice or offer to practice

architecture, landscape architecture, or licensed interior design

through a partnership, firm, association, corporation, limited

liability company or limited liability partnership;

7. "Technical submissions" means drawings, plans,

specifications, studies and any other technical reports or documents

which are issued in the course of practicing architecture, landscape

architecture or licensed interior design with the intent that they

be considered as formal or final documents, but shall not include

record drawings. Prototypical plans are not technical submissions;

8. "Responsible control" means the amount of direct control and

personal supervision of architectural, landscape architectural or

licensed interior design work and detailed knowledge of the content

of tactical and technical submissions during their preparation as is

ordinarily exercised by architects, landscape architects or licensed

interior designers applying the required professional standard of

care. The terms direct control and personal supervision, whether

used separately or together, mean active and personal management of

the firm's personnel and practice to maintain charge of, and

concurrent direction over, architecture, landscape architecture or

licensed interior design and the instruments of professional

services to which the licensee affixes the seal, signature, and

date;

9. "Landscape architect" means a person licensed to practice

landscape architecture as provided in the State Architectural and

Licensed Interior Designers Act;

10. "Landscape architecture" means the performance of

professional services defined as teaching, consultations,

investigations, reconnaissance, research, planning, design,

preparation of construction drawings and specifications,

construction observation and the coordination of any elements of

technical submissions prepared by others in connection with the

planning and arranging of land and the elements thereon for public

and private use and enjoyment, including the design and layout of

roadways, service areas, parking areas, walkways, steps, ramps,

pools, parks, parkways, trails and recreational areas, the location

and site of improvements including buildings and other structures,

and the grading of the land, surface and subsoil drainage, erosion

control, planting, reforestation, and the preservation of the

natural landscape, in accordance with accepted professional

standards, and to the extent that the dominant purpose of such

services or creative works is the preservation, conservation,

enhancement, or determination of proper land uses, natural land

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features, ground cover and plantings, or naturalistic and aesthetic

values.

The practice of landscape architecture shall include the

location and arrangement of tangible objects and features as are

incidental and necessary to the purpose outlined for landscape

architecture. The practice of landscape architecture shall not

include the design of structures or facilities with separate and

self-contained purposes for habitation or industry, or the design of

public streets, highways, utilities, storm and sanitary sewers and

sewage treatment facilities, that are statutorily defined as the

practice of engineering or architecture;

11. "Code" means the nationally recognized codes adopted by the

Uniform Building Code Commission of the State of Oklahoma;

12. "Applicable building official" means the official

responsible for the application of the adopted building code as

implemented by the local, municipal or county jurisdiction in which

a building is located. Where no building code has been adopted by

the local, municipal or county jurisdiction, the applicable building

official shall be defined as the State Fire Marshal;

13. "Licensed interior designer" means a person licensed to

practice licensed interior design as provided in the State

Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act;

14. "Plans" means technical documents issued by the licensed

professionals intended to meet all current and applicable codes as

adopted by the Uniform Building Code Commission of the State of

Oklahoma, other statutory codes and applicable federal codes and

which shall be submitted to all required building code and/or permit

offices required by the State of Oklahoma, county, municipal and/or

federal government;

15. "Equivalent standards" means those standards adopted by the

Board intended to be used as alternative equivalents to determine

competency for education, training and testing for architects,

landscape architects and licensed interior designers and for

complying with the Military Service Occupation, Education and

Credentialing Act for military personnel and their spouses;

16. "Licensed interior design" means the rendering of or the

offering to render services relating to nonstructural interior

construction by a licensed interior designer in a newly constructed

or existing building, including but not limited to:

a. analysis, research, planning, and design of the

interior spaces of a building for the purpose of

enhancing and protecting the health, safety, and

welfare of the public by preparation of interior

drawings, specifications, or other technical

submissions and administration of nonstructural

interior construction,

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b. design and specification of code-compliant interior

finishes, furnishings, fixtures, or equipment,

c. design or modification of existing nonstructural

interior partitions, doors, suspended ceiling systems,

or constructed ceiling elements,

d. design or modification of existing internal

circulation systems or number and configuration of

interior exits for suite occupant load, or

e. review, analysis, and evaluation of building codes,

accessibility standards, or guidelines for interior

planning, design, and nonstructural interior

construction compliance;

17. "Nonstructural interior construction" means the

construction of elements which do not include:

a. design of, or the responsibility for, architectural

and engineering work, except as explicitly provided

for in this act,

b. altering the building's existing primary structural,

fire and life safety, mechanical, electrical, and

plumbing systems, as set out in Oklahoma state law,

this act, or the current International Building Code

as adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code

Commission, or other related primary building systems,

and

c. changes to the building's core and shell; and

18. "Fire and life safety systems" means those systems and

construction that pertain to fire and life safety protection, such

as fire sprinklers, fire alarms, smoke evacuation systems, fire

walls, fire barriers or smoke barriers as defined by the current

International Building Code adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building

Code Commission.

The definitions in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior

Designers Act shall have the same meaning when applicable to any

rule promulgated pursuant to such act.