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59 OK Stat § 59-1220 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1220. Violations - Penalties.

|Any person who shall practice or offer to practice the profession of forestry as a registered forester in this state, without being registered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1201 et seq. of this title, or any person who shall use or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a registered forester, without being registered in accordance with the provisions of this act, or any person who shall present or attempt to use as his or her own the license of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, or any member thereof, in obtaining a license, or any person who shall attempt to use an expired or revoked license, or any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and such monies shall be collected by the Department. The Department, or such person or persons as may be designated by the Department to act in its stead, is empowered to prefer charges for any violations of this act in any court of competent jurisdiction. It shall be the duty of all duly-constituted officers of the law of this state to enforce the provisions of this act and to prosecute any persons, firms, partnerships, or corporations violating the same. |Added by Laws 1963, c. 92, § 20, emerg. eff. May 27, 1963. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 118, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1250 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1250. Short title.

|This act may be cited as the "Social Worker's Licensing Act". |Added by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.
59 OK Stat § 59-1251 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1251. License required - Exemptions.

|A. In order to safeguard the welfare of the people of the State of Oklahoma, no person shall engage in the practice of social work for compensation or hold himself or herself forth as performing the services of a social worker unless he or she is licensed under the Social Worker's Licensing Act, nor may any person participate in the delivery of social work service unless under the supervision of a person licensed under these provisions, and no person may use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device incorporating the words "social worker" or a derivative thereof unless such person has been duly licensed under the provisions of this law. |B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent qualified persons from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions. Provided, that such persons shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of services as being engaged in the practice of social work.C. Employees of agencies of the state shall be exempt from the requirements of the Social Worker's Licensing Act as to the performance of their duties as state employees or health care facilities or employees of health care facilities licensed by the state. This exemption shall not apply to persons licensed by the Board of Licensed Social Workers, regardless of their employment.D. 1. As a requirement for licensure, a license obtained pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act shall be posted in a conspicuous place where the services of the social worker obtaining such license are rendered.2. Information regarding the procedure for reporting any unethical or illegal practices pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act shall be made available to the public by the social worker or employer of such social worker, as applicable, in the location where services of the social worker are rendered.Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 1. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1988, c. 231, § 2, emerg. eff. June 22, 1988. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2015, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
59 OK Stat § 59-1253 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1253. State Board of Licensed Social Workers - Membership - Qualifications.

|A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2023, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, consisting of seven (7) members. |B. Three of the members of the Board shall be licensed social workers or licensed clinical social workers licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act. Two other members shall be licensed as either social work associates or master's social workers. One member shall be the president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The remaining member of the Board shall be selected from and shall represent the general public.C. Responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this act is hereby vested in the State Board of Social Work. The Board shall have all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by, or necessary for, the enforcement of this act as well as other duties, powers and authority it may be granted by applicable law.D. 1. Each member of the Board appointed as a social worker shall:a.be a resident of this state,b.be licensed in good standing to engage in the practice of social work in this state,c.at the time of appointment, have been actively engaged in the practice of social work for at least one (1) year out of the last five (5) years, andd.have at least three (3) years of experience in the practice of social work.2. Each member of the Board appointed to represent the general public shall be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority and shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a social work licensee, or the spouse of a social work licensee, or a person who has ever had any material financial interest in the provision of social work services or has engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of social work.Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 3. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 1, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 225, § 14; Laws 1994, c. 106, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 28, § 1; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2006, c. 43, § 1; Laws 2012, c. 68, § 1; Laws 2014, c. 62, § 1; Laws 2020, c. 116, § 8, eff. July 1, 2020.NOTE: Laws 2014, c. 95, § 2 repealed by Laws 2021, c. 101, § 6, emerg. eff. April 20, 2021.
59 OK Stat § 59-1254 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1254. Appointment - Term - Vacancies - Removal - Compensation - Staff.

|A. The members of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. When a vacancy on the Board occurs or at the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, the member's successor for a term of five (5) years. Members may serve more than two (2) terms, but shall be limited to serving no more than two (2) consecutive terms. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in a like manner for the balance of any unexpired term. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. |B. Members of the Board may be removed from office, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act, upon one or more of the following grounds:1. The refusal or inability for any reason of a Board member to perform the duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and professional manner;2. The misuse of office by a Board member for pecuniary or material gain or for personal advantage for the Board member or another;3. Violation by any Board member of the laws governing the practice of social work; or4. Conviction of a felony shown by a certified copy of the record of the court of conviction.C. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed their actual and necessary travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.D. The Board may employ persons in such positions or capacities as it deems necessary to conduct Board business and to fulfill the Board’s responsibilities as defined in the Social Worker’s Licensing Act.Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 4. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 2, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
59 OK Stat § 59-1255 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1255. Officers – Meetings.

|A. The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall biennially elect from its membership a chair and a vice-chair and such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary to conduct its business. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. Each additional officer elected by the Board shall perform those duties customarily associated with the position and such other duties assigned by the Board. Officers elected by the Board shall serve terms of two (2) years and shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive full terms in each office to which the Board member is elected. |B. 1. The Board shall meet at least once every three (3) months to transact its business and may meet at such additional times as the Board may determine.2. The Board shall meet in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.3. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of Board business. All actions of the Board shall be by a majority of the quorum present.Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 5. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1982, c. 122, § 3, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2011, c. 146, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
59 OK Stat § 59-1256.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1256.2. Reports to Board - Conduct by applicant or license.

|A. A social worker shall report to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers information on the following conduct by an applicant or a licensee: |1. Sexual contact or sexual conduct with a client or a former client, only when the client consents to the report;2. Failure to report information as required by law;3. Impairment in the ability to practice by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, or other chemicals, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;4. Improper or fraudulent billing practices;5. Fraud in the licensure application process or any other false statements made to the Board;6. Conviction of any felony or crime reasonably related to the practice of social work; or7. A violation of a Board order.B. Social Workers shall report to the Board information on any other conduct by an applicant or a licensee that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under this act or the rules of the Board when the social worker reasonably believes that the client’s functioning has been affected negatively by the conduct.C. An applicant or licensee shall report to the Board any personal action that would otherwise require a report to be made to the Board pursuant to this act.D. Reports required by this section must be submitted not later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the reportable event or knowledge by the person reporting the occurrence. The Board may adopt such rules as are necessary to assure prompt and accurate reporting.E. Any person, social worker, business, or organization is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report under this section.Added by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
59 OK Stat § 59-1261.1a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1261.1a. License renewal - Continuing education - Reapplication.

|A. Licensees shall be required to renew their license at such time and in such manner established by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers by rule, including the form of application and payment of the applicable renewal fee. Under no circumstances shall the renewal period exceed two (2) years. |B. As a requirement for license renewal, each licensee shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that such licensee has annually completed at least sixteen (16) hours of a program of continuing education as prescribed by the Board.C. The Board shall also provide procedures by rule to ensure that license renewal candidates maintain the qualifications to practice social work, as set forth in this act.D. If a social worker fails to make application to the Board for renewal of a license within a period of ninety (90) days after the expiration of the license, such person must reapply as an initial applicant for licensure and pass the current licensure examination; however, a person who has been licensed under the laws of this state and the license has expired, but who has continually practiced social work in another state under a license issued by the authority of such state, may renew the license upon completion of the continuing education requirements set forth by the Board and payment of the designated fee.E. Any licensee who allows their license to expire after January 1, 2012, shall, in addition to any other requirements for reinstatement, be required to submit to a national criminal history record check as defined by Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, and pay the fee for the record check. However, the individual shall be allowed to practice with the expired license pending receipt by the Board of a complete and satisfactory national criminal history record check. If the Board does not receive two classifiable sets of fingerprints taken by a local, state or federal law enforcement agency or a civilian entity approved by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the required fee within thirty (30) days from the date the license was reinstated, the license shall be suspended until receipt by the Board of the sets of fingerprints and the fee for the record check.Added by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 146, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
59 OK Stat § 59-1261.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1261.4. Reciprocity - Qualifications.

|A. Any person who becomes a resident of this state and who is or has been, immediately preceding the person's residency in this state, licensed to practice social work by another state which grants a like privilege of reciprocity and who meets the educational and work experience qualifications for licensure in this state may, upon payment of the necessary fee and submission of documentation as required by the Board, be licensed under the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act. |B. In cases where reciprocity does not exist the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers may endorse the actions of another state licensing board upon receipt of information by that board documenting that the applicant has met the educational and supervisory requirements of the Oklahoma State Board in another state, and has passed the same examination or a more stringent examination than that used by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.C. 1. For a social worker currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a social worker by reciprocity in this state, an applicant shall:a.submit a written application in the form prescribed by the Board,b.have attained the age of majority,c.have a social work degree at the designation for which the applicant is seeking licensure,d.possess, at the time of initial licensure as a social worker, the qualifications necessary to have been eligible for licensure in this state,e.present to the Board a passing score on the designated licensure examination,f.present to the Board proof that the transferring social work license is current and in good standing,g.present to the Board proof that any social work or any other professional license or other credential granted to the applicant by any other state has not been suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education credits in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed, andh.pay the fees specified by the Board.2. Applicants for license transfer under this section shall only be eligible for licensure at the equivalent designation recognized in the currently licensed jurisdiction.Added by Laws 1982, c. 122, § 6, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 108, § 5, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 44, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-1261.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1261.5. Provisional licenses.

|Upon certification by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, the Board shall authorize the issuance of provisional licenses to persons who have met all qualifications for licensure under provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act except passage of the required examination. Such persons shall, upon payment of the necessary fee and submission of documentation as required by the Board, be issued a provisional license subject to the following provisions: |1. If a person subsequently fails the examination, upon receipt and recording of the person's examination score by the Board, such person may retake the examination every ninety (90) days until the person passes, or until one (1) year from the date of issuance of the provisional license;2. Upon receipt and recording of a person's passing score by the Board, the provisional license will be replaced by a permanent license; and3. Upon a person's failure to pass the examination within one (1) year from the date the provisional license was issued, that license will be automatically revoked. A new application may be submitted by the individual who fails to pass the exam within one (1) year of their approval date, however, for the licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed social worker with administration specialty (LSWAD), and licensed social worker (LSW), the applicant must be under board approved supervision prior to the submission of a new application requesting license.a.Those seeking to re-apply for licensure past their provisional year must remain under supervision until such time the Board office confirms a passing score for the appropriate licensure exam.b.If an applicant is unable to pass the appropriate licensure exam during the provisional year or two subsequent approval years, the applicant may not apply for licensure again until they have completed an additional 4000 hours of supervised practice with a Board approved supervisor. If completed by the applicant, the Board may approve up to two additional years of examination testing.c.For all licensure levels, any applicant who fails to pass the exam after a total of five approval years permanently loses their application eligibility status.Added by Laws 1982, c. 122, § 7, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2006, c. 100, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006; Laws 2014, c. 95, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
59 OK Stat § 59-1261.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1261.6. Information confidential - Disclosure.

|No person licensed under the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act or secretary, stenographer or clerk of such a licensed person or anyone who participates in delivery of social work services or anyone working under supervision of a person licensed under these provisions may disclose any information acquired from persons consulting the licensed social worker in his or her professional capacity or be compelled to disclose such information. |The confidential relations and communications between a person licensed under this act and the client are placed on the same basis as provided by law for those between an attorney and client. Nothing in the Social Worker's Licensing Act shall be construed to require such privileged communication to be disclosed except:1. With the written consent of the client, or in the case of death or disability, of his or her personal representative, other person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of any insurance policy on his or her life, health or physical condition;2. That no information shall be treated as privileged and there shall be no privilege created by this act as to any information acquired by a person licensed under this act or a secretary, stenographer or clerk of such a licensed person or anyone who participates in delivery of social work services or anyone working under the supervision of such a licensed person when such information pertains to criminal acts or violations of any law;3. When 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 any examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry; or4. When the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed person.Nothing in this act shall be construed to prohibit any licensed person from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, or matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of the client.Added by Laws 1982, c. 122, § 8, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 85, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
59 OK Stat § 59-1262 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1262. Licensure and identification as licensed social worker or licensed social worker associate.

|The applicant shall receive a license when the State Board of Licensed Social Workers has determined that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure, and the Board shall provide the applicant with a license or other suitable device to identify the person to the public as a person licensed under this act. |Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 12. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 10, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
59 OK Stat § 59-1263 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1263. Fees - Licensed Social Workers' Revolving Fund.

|A. The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may assess such fees as it deems necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Social Worker's Licensing Act. Fees shall be assessed according to the fee schedule in the rules promulgated by the Board. |B. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, to be designated the "Licensed Social Workers' Revolving Fund". The fund shall consist of monies received by the Board under statutory authority and such monies accruing to the credit of the fund may be expended by the Board for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Social Worker's Licensing Act. The fund shall be administered in accordance with standard revolving fund procedures. The Board shall pay into the General Revenue Fund of the state ten percent (10%) of the gross fees so collected and received as provided for in Section 211 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes.Added by Laws 1965, c. 140, § 13. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 124, § 11, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1987, c. 108, § 4, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1990, c. 86, § 1, emerg. eff. April 18, 1990; Laws 2003, c. 85, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2003; Laws 2011, c. 146, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.