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59 OK Stat § 59-1879 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1879. Disclosure of information received as alcohol and drug counselor.

|No person certified or licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall knowingly and willfully disclose any information that the holder of the certificate or license may have acquired from persons consulting the licensee in his or her professional capacity as an alcohol and drug counselor or be compelled to disclose such information except as provided by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Such rules shall comply with state and federal law. |Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 10, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1880 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1880. Acting as alcohol and drug counselor and use of title without license – Exemptions – Penalty.

|A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not certified or licensed or specifically exempt from the provisions of Section 3 of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act to: |1. Represent himself or herself by the title “licensed alcohol and drug counselor” or “certified alcohol and drug counselor” without having first complied with the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act;2. Use the title of licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is certified or licensed as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor;3. Practice alcohol and drug counseling; or4. Advertise or otherwise offer to perform alcohol- or drug-abuse-related counseling services.B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to persons who are exempt pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of this act.C. Any person violating the provisions of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense, imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as making unlawful the practice of other professionals acting within the scopes of their licenses or employment as provided by Section 3 of this act.Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 11, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1881 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1881. Denial, revocation, suspension, or probation of alcohol and drug counselor license - Other discipline - Misconduct of licensee.

|A. The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors may deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation or otherwise sanction the holder of or candidate for any certificate or license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act to a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor, or withdraw its acceptance of a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor candidate if the person has: |1. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a felony;2. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a misdemeanor determined to be of such a nature as to render the person convicted unfit to practice alcohol and drug counseling;3. Been found by the Board to have a substance abuse or co-occurring disorder and not be in recovery or to have relapsed from recovery;4. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselors Act;5. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not certified or licensed pursuant to these provisions in representing himself or herself as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor in this state;6. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by rules promulgated by the Board;7. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance of his or her duties; or8. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a certificate or license.B. No certificate or license shall be suspended or revoked, nor shall a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor be placed on probation or subjected to an administrative penalty until notice is served upon the certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor and an opportunity for a hearing is provided in conformity with Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.C. In addition to the notice provided for in subsection B of this section, notice shall also be served on the licensing board for any other license held by the certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.D. 1. Any person who is determined by the Board to have violated any provision of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act, or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto, may be subject to an administrative penalty.2. The maximum administrative penalty shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).3. Administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.4. All administrative penalties collected shall be deposited into the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund, created by Section 1883 of this title.E. The hearings provided for by the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be conducted in conformity with, and records made thereof as provided by Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 12, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 400, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 OK Stat § 59-1882 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1882. Promulgation of rules and regulations.

|The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors shall promulgate rules governing any certification or licensure action to be taken pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. |Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 13, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1883 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1883. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, to be designated the "Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received pursuant to the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board to meet expenses necessary for carrying out the purposes of this 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. |Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 14, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 287.
59 OK Stat § 59-1884 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1884. Fees for certification, licensure, annual renewal of license as certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor - Administration fees and revolving fund.

|A. The fee for certification, licensure or annual renewal of a certificate or license as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certification to provide treatment for co-occurring disorders, approval as a supervisor or for other actions reasonable and necessary to the proper administration of the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. |B. The Board shall fix the amount of the fees so that the total fees collected will be sufficient to meet the expenses of administering the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act and so that there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund; provided, the Board shall not fix the certification or licensure fee at an amount in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), or the annual renewal fee at an amount in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).C. 1. The fee for the issuance of a certificate or license to replace a lost, destroyed or mutilated certificate or license shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).2. The fee shall accompany the application for a replacement license.D. The fee for the application and examination required pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 15, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 400, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 OK Stat § 59-1885 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1885. Reimbursement under health insurance or nonprofit hospital or medical service plan.

|Nothing in the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be construed to require reimbursement under a health insurance or nonprofit hospital or medical service plan unless a contract specifically provides for reimbursement to certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselors. |Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 16, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-1901 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1901. Short title.

|Chapter 44 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Licensed Professional Counselors Act". |Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1902 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1902. Definitions.

|For the purpose of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act: |1. "Licensed professional counselor" or "LPC" means any person who offers professional counseling services for compensation to any person and is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. The term shall not include those professions exempted by Section 1903 of this title;2. "Board" means the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure;3. "Counseling" means the application of mental health and developmental principles in order to:a.facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span,b.prevent, diagnose or treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or associated distress which interfere with mental health,c.conduct assessments or diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives, andd.plan, implement or evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions;4. "Counseling treatment interventions" means the application of cognitive, affective, behavioral and systemic counseling strategies which include principles of development, wellness, and pathology that reflect a pluralistic society. Such interventions are specifically implemented in the context of a professional counseling relationship;5. "Consulting" means interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling to provide assistance in solving current or potential problems of individuals, groups or organizations;6. "Referral activities" means the evaluating of data to identify problems and to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists;7. "Research activities" means reporting, designing, conducting or consulting on research in counseling;8. "Specialty" means the designation of a subarea of counseling practice that is recognized by a national certification agency or by the Board;9. "Supervisor" means a person who meets the requirements established by the Board and who is licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;10. "Licensed professional counselor candidate" means a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure as provided in Section 1906 of this title; and11. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1905 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1905. Duties and responsibilities of State Board of Behavioral 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; and4. 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 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; and8. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as the Executive Director may deem necessary for the administration of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 65, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
59 OK Stat § 59-1907 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1907. Examinations.

|A. 1. Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure directs. An examination shall be held at least annually. The Board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations. The examination shall cover such technical, professional and practical subjects as relate to the practice of professional counseling. |2. If an applicant fails to pass the examinations, the applicant may reapply.B. The Board shall preserve answers to any examination, and the applicant's performance on each section, as part of the records of the Board for a period of two (2) years following the date of the examination.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 2, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1908 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1908. Issuance of license - Expiration - Renewal - Suspension - Retirement.

|A. An applicant who meets the requirements for licensure pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, has paid the required license fees and has otherwise complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall be licensed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. |B. Each initial license issued pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance unless revoked. A license may be renewed annually upon application and payment of fees. The application for renewal shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has completed relevant professional or continued educational experience during the previous twenty-four (24) months. Failure to renew a license shall result in forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the license. A person whose license has expired may make application within one (1) year following the expiration in writing to the Board requesting reinstatement in a manner prescribed by the Board and payment of the fees required by the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. The license of a person whose license has expired for more than one (1) year shall not be reinstated. A person may reapply for a new license as provided in Section 1906 of this title.C. A licensed professional counselor whose license is current and in good standing, who wishes to retire the license, may do so by informing the Board in writing and returning the license to the Office of Licensed Professional Counselors. A license so retired shall not be reinstated but does not prevent a person from applying for a new license at a future date.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 3, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1909 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1909. Licenses by endorsement.

|The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall have the power to issue a license by endorsement to an applicant licensed in another state to practice as a licensed professional counselor if the Board deems such applicant to have qualifications comparable to those required under the Licensed Professional Counselors Act and if the Board finds the applicant meets the standards, provided by rules, for license by endorsement. |Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 4, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1910 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1910. Information acquired in professional capacity -Disclosure - Privileges and immunities - Court proceeding.

|A. No person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall knowingly and willfully disclose any information the licensee may have acquired from persons consulting the licensee in his professional capacity as a professional counselor or be compelled to disclose such information except: |1. With the written consent of the client, or in the case of death or disability of the client, the consent of his personal representative or other person authorized to sue or the beneficiary of any insurance policy on his life, health or physical condition;2. If the person is a child under the age of eighteen (18) years and the information acquired by the licensed person indicated that the child was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed person may be required to testify fully in relation thereto upon an examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry;3. If the client waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed person;4. When failure to disclose such information presents a danger to the health of any person; or5. If the licensed professional counselor is a party to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from such therapy, in which case any waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action.B. No information shall be treated as privileged and there shall be no privileges created by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act as to any information acquired by the person licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act when such information pertains to criminal acts or violation of any law.C. The Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not be construed to prohibit any licensed person from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, battery or matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of this client.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 100, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 2002.
59 OK Stat § 59-1911 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1911. Failure to comply with act - Penalties.

|A. Any person who: |1. Represents himself or herself by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "LPC" without having first complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;2. Otherwise offers to perform counseling services;3. Uses the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor; or4. Practices counseling,upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition of a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and in addition may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment.B. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed or supervised pursuant to or specifically exempt from the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act to:1. Advertise or otherwise offer to perform counseling services;2. Use the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor; or3. Practice counseling.Such action shall be subject to injunctive action by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 5, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.