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59 OK Stat § 59-698.9a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.9a. Reinstatement of suspended, revoked or nonrenewed licenses or certificates.

|A. 1. Licenses or certificates suspended, revoked or not renewed for any purpose may be reinstated upon the motion of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners upon proper application of the licensee or certificate holder. |2. A license or certificate suspended for failure to renew may be reinstated by the president or secretary-treasurer of the Board. Provided, such action shall be approved or ratified, or may be rescinded by the Board at the Board meeting following such action.B. Requirements for reinstatement of a license or certificate which has been suspended, revoked or not renewed shall be by rule and shall include, but not be limited to, evidence that:1. All requirements for full licensure or certification have been met; and2. The applicant has not been convicted or the applicant’s license or certificate suspended, revoked or not renewed or placed on probation in another state for violations of an act that would constitute the same or similar penalty in this state.Added by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.10a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.10a. Renewal certificate of registration - Application - Failure to renew - Fee - Automatic suspension.

|A. Every licensed veterinarian who is the holder of a license or certificate authorizing the practice of veterinary medicine in any manner whatsoever shall on or before the first day of July of each and every year apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on forms furnished by the Board, for a renewal certificate of registration entitling such veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine in this state during the next fiscal year. Each such application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount fixed by the Board. |B. The Board may modify the terms and dates of renewal requirements in order to expedite the efficiency of the procedure and to prevent inequitable financial burden on its applicants and licensees.C. 1. Failure to renew a license or certificate properly shall be evidence of noncompliance with the laws of this state and rules of the Board.2. The license or certificate shall automatically be placed in an inactive status for failure to renew and shall be considered inactive and not in good standing for purposes of practice of veterinary medicine.D. 1. If, within sixty (60) calendar days after July 1 the licensee or certificate holder pays the renewal fee plus any reactivation fee set by rule by the Board, the president or secretary-treasurer of the Board may reactivate the license or certificate.2. If sixty (60) calendar days elapses and the license or certificate is not reactivated, the license or certificate shall be automatically suspended for failure to renew.3. A license or certificate suspended for failure to renew may be reinstated pursuant to the provisions of Section 698.9a of this title.E. Practice of veterinary medicine is prohibited unless the license or certificate is active and in good standing with the Board.Added by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.11 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.11. Practice defined.

|A. The practice of veterinary medicine shall include, but not be limited to: |1. Diagnosing, surgery, treating, correcting, changing, relieving, or preventing animal disease, deformity, defect, injury or other physical or mental conditions including the prescribing or administering of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic, telemedicine, animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment, or other therapeutic diagnostic substance or technique; dentistry; complementary and alternative therapies to be defined by rule pursuant to Section 698.7 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; testing for pregnancy or correcting sterility or enhancing fertility; or rendering advice or recommendation with regard to any of the above;2. Representing, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, an ability and willingness to do any act prescribed in paragraph 1 of this subsection; and3. Using any title words, abbreviation or letters by any person other than a licensed veterinarian in a manner or under circumstances which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in paragraph 1 of this subsection. Such use shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to represent oneself as a licensed veterinarian engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine.B. Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, may use the word “Doctor”, or an abbreviation thereof, and shall have the right to use, whether or not in conjunction with the word “Doctor” or any abbreviation thereof, the designation “D.V.M.” or “V.M.D.”.Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 11, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 131, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 84, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.15 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.15. Report of contagious or infectious diseases.

|It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine to report to the State Veterinarian of the State of Oklahoma the name of the owner or person in possession of all domestic animals afflicted with any contagious or infectious disease required to be reported to the State Board of Agriculture together with the location of the animals and the disease with which the animals are afflicted immediately upon such knowledge or information coming to such practitioners. |Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 15, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.16 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.16. Abandoned animals.

|A. 1. Any animal except domestic animals as such term is defined in Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for services which is abandoned by its owner, the owner’s agent, or any other person for a period of more than three (3) days after written notice is given by registered or certified mail, return receipt, is receipted, refused, unclaimed or by actual hand-delivery to the owner or the owner’s agent at the last-known address of the owner or the owner’s agent, shall be deemed abandoned and may be sold, disposed of in a humane manner by the veterinarian or turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society, or animal shelter. |2. Any animal except domestic animals as such term is defined in Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for, but not limited to, boarding, treatment, or any other care, which is abandoned by an anonymous individual for a period of more than five (5) days, shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be sold, disposed of in a humane manner by the veterinarian or turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society or animal shelter.B. Any domestic animal as such term is defined by Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for boarding, treatment or any other reason which is abandoned by the owner, the owner’s agent or by an anonymous individual may be disposed of as required for estrays pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes.C. 1. Compliance with the notice provisions of this section by the licensed veterinarian or the disposal of an animal pursuant to subsection B of this section, as provided in subsection A of this section, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom such animal may be given of any further liability for disposal.2. Such procedure by a licensed veterinarian shall not constitute grounds for disciplining pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.3. Compliance with this section shall relieve the veterinarian from liability for such disposal or sale.Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 16, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 192, § 9, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982; Laws 1990, c. 314, § 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2005, c. 172, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 72, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.16b (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.16b. Persons reporting information or investigating – Liability.

|No person or entity which, in good faith, reports or provides information or investigates any person as authorized by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, shall be liable in a civil action for damages or relief arising from the reporting, providing of information or investigation except upon clear and convincing evidence that the report of information was completely false, or that the investigation was based on false information, and that the falsity was actually known to the person or entity making the report, providing the information or conducting the investigation at the time thereof. |Added by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.17 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.17. Good faith rendering of emergency care or treatment to animal or human victim – Liability.

|Any veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who is licensed or certified in this state or licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician who is a resident of another state or the District of Columbia, and who in good faith renders or attempts to render emergency care or treatment to an animal at the scene of an accident or disaster or emergency care or treatment to a human victim thereof, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person rendering or attempting to render the emergency care or treatment. |Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 17, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.18 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.18. Penalties.

|A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine without a current license or certificate issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, or to knowingly aid or abet another person in the unlicensed practice or attempted practice of veterinary medicine in this state. |B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in an amount not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 18, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2008, c. 358, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2009, c. 237, § 1.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.21 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.21. Certified veterinary technician – Use of terms and titles - Person not considered to be veterinary technician.

|A. Individuals certified as veterinary technicians pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act may use the terms registered veterinary technician, veterinary technician, or abbreviations such as CVT, RVT, and VT. |B. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any recognized title, abbreviation, or sign to indicate that such person is a registered veterinary technician, unless that person has been certified as having met the qualifications provided for in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Such use shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to represent oneself as a registered veterinary technician.C. A person shall not act as a veterinary technician in this state unless that person is certified by the Board and is under direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.D. A person shall not be considered to be a registered veterinary technician in this state who:1. Administers to animals for which such person holds title, unless such person has received title for the purpose of circumventing the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; or2. Is a regular student in a legally chartered and recognized curriculum for veterinary technician training, while in the performance of studies and acts assigned by that person's instructors.Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.22 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.22. Candidates for examination - Employment by veterinarian of registered veterinary technician not required.

|A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall examine a candidate for certification as a veterinary technician. A candidate for examination shall pay to the secretary of the Board a reasonable fee established by rule of the Board and shall furnish satisfactory proof of graduation from a program of veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and approved by the Board. |B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act shall not require a licensed veterinarian to hire a registered veterinary technician nor prohibit a licensed veterinarian from employing a veterinary assistant. Licensed veterinarians may delegate animal care responsibilities to employees commensurate with their training, experience, and skills.C. On or before July 1 of each year, every registered veterinary technician shall apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a renewal certificate of registration. Completion of the renewal certificate will permit the veterinary technician to be registered in Oklahoma during the next fiscal year. Forms for the renewal registration shall be furnished by the Board. Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount to be established by the Board by rule.Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2005, c. 172, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.23 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.23. Issuance of certificate.

|Upon receiving from the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners a report that an applicant has successfully passed the examination and is recommended for certification, the Board shall issue a certificate in a form approved by the Board. |Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.25 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.25. Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew - Probation.

|The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the certificate of a veterinary technician or place the veterinary technician on probation, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, upon a determination based on clear and convincing evidence of a violation of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act or rules promulgated or orders issued pursuant thereto or any other law or rule relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. |Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1997, c. 143, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.26 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.26. Unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine – 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 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 suspension of license by the Board.Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 7, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2008, c. 358, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.28 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.28. Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the "Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund" which shall consist of all monies received by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as provided by statute. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations. Monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be expended by the Board for carrying out the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims submitted by the Board to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 1982, c. 192, § 10, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 29, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 267.
59 OK Stat § 59-698.29 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-698.29. Confidentiality of information.

|A. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its employees, independent contractors, appointed committee members, or other agents shall keep confidential, all information obtained: |1. During an investigation of citizen complaints into allegations of violations of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, including:a.any review or investigation made to determine whether to allow an applicant to take an examination, orb.whether the Board shall grant a certificate, license, or permit; and2. In the course of conducting an investigation, including:a.investigative reports provided to the Board by a registrant, andb.examinations and test scores.B. To ensure the confidentiality of the information for the protection of the affected individual or entity, the information obtained shall not be deemed to be a record as that term is defined in the Oklahoma Open Records Act.C. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, information obtained by the Board or any of its agents shall be considered competent evidence in a court of competent jurisdiction only in matters directly related to actions of the Board and the affected individual or entity as a result of the Board obtaining the information and the information shall not be admissible as evidence in any other type of civil or criminal action.D. At the discretion of the Board or any committee designated by the Board and in the interest of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, any information contained in the investigation files of the Board may upon request be provided to the following:1. Any board or commission of the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States which exercises disciplinary authority; and2. Any law enforcement agency which makes a proper showing that such information is necessary to conduct or complete a pending investigation of a crime not covered by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.Added by Laws 2004, c. 78, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 72, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.