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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-145.1. Continuing education requirement for renewal of license - Exemptions.

A. Sixty (60) hours of continuing education shall be required for renewal of an individual license to practice podiatric medicine in this state. This must be obtained in the two-year period immediately preceding the two-year period for which the license is to be issued. Such continuing education shall include not less than two (2) hours of education in pain management or two (2) hours of education in opioid use or addiction, unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number. The continuing education required by this section shall be any of the following:
1. Education presented by an organization approved by the Council on Continuing Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association;
2. A national, state or county podiatric medical association meeting approved by the Board;
3. Hospital-sponsored scientific programs approved by the Board; or
4. Six (6) hours of continuing education credit may be obtained by attending meetings and hearings of the Board.
At least thirty (30) hours of the required sixty (60) hours must be obtained in this state.
B. Any practitioner not so satisfying the Board of the fulfillment of the continuing education requirements required by subsection A of this section shall cease to be entitled to have such license renewed.
C. Any practitioner fully retired from the practice of podiatric medicine shall be exempt from compliance with the requirements imposed by subsection A of this section. However, upon resuming the practice of podiatric medicine, the individual shall fulfill such requirements which have accrued from October 1, 1979, to the time of resumption of practice.
Added by Laws 1979, c. 81, § 2. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 150, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2013, c. 185, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2019, c. 428, § 1, emerg. eff. May 21, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-147. Penalties - Guidelines.

A. The Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners is authorized, after notice and 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 podiatric physician has committed any of the acts or occurrences set forth in Section 148 of this title:
1. Disapproval of an application for a renewal license;
2. Suspension of a license issued by the Board for a maximum period of three (3) years;
3. Revocation of a license issued 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 on probation for a period of time and under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board;
7. Restriction of the practice of a podiatric physician under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board; and
8. Payment of costs associated with a disciplinary proceeding.
B. The Board may, by rule, establish guidelines for the disposition of disciplinary cases involving specific types of violations. The guidelines may include:
1. Minimum and maximum administrative fines;
2. Periods of suspension, probation or supervision;
3. Terms and conditions of probation; and
4. Terms and conditions for the reinstatement of a license.
C. The Board is authorized to issue a confidential letter of concern to a podiatric physician when, though evidence does not warrant initiation of an individual proceeding, the Board has noted indications of possible errant conduct by the podiatric physician that could lead to serious consequences and formal action by the Board.
D. A podiatric physician against whom a penalty is imposed by an order of the Board pursuant to the provisions of this section shall have the right to seek a judicial review of such order pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 313, § 12, emerg. eff. May 23, 1955. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 150, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1997, c. 222, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-149. Complaint.

A. Any person may file a written and signed complaint with the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, alleging that a podiatric physician has violated the provisions of the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act, the Code of Ethics, or the rules of the Board, and the facts upon which the allegations are based. Each complaint received by the Board shall be investigated in a manner to be prescribed in the rules of the Board.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 315, § 14. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 222, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-149.1. Guidance to podiatric physicians for recommending medical marijuana – Disciplinary action.

A. The Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners is hereby authorized to issue guidance to all podiatric physicians in this state on the recommending of medical marijuana to patients.
B. The Board may take disciplinary action as provided for in the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act against any podiatric physician who willfully violates or aids another in the willful violation of the provisions of Section 420 et seq. of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes or the provisions of Enrolled House Bill No. 2612 of the 1st Session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature.
Added by Laws 2019, c. 390, § 3, emerg. eff. May 15, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-152. Reciprocity - Fees.

A. By way of reciprocity and without examination, the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners may issue a license to practice podiatric medicine in this state to any person who:
1. Satisfies the Board that he has all the qualifications required, by the applicable laws and the rules of the Board, of a person to entitle the person to a license to practice podiatric medicine in this state pursuant to examination, excepting any as to which the Board excuses compliance for good cause shown; and
2. Satisfies the Board that for at least three (3) years immediately prior to the date on which he pays the required fee he lawfully practiced podiatric medicine within and under the laws of a district or territory or other state of the United States of America pursuant to a license issued thereby authorizing such practice; and
3. Pays in advance to the secretary-treasurer of the Board the fee required by the rules of the Board for a license by reciprocity, which shall not be less than One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) or more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00).
B. The provisions and benefits of this section shall extend only to persons who are residents in good faith of districts, territories, or states which in the judgment of the Board extend to citizens of this state substantially equal or greater reciprocity privileges as to a license to practice podiatric medicine.
Laws 1955, p. 316, § 17, emerg. eff. May 23, 1955; Laws 1993, c. 150, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-154. Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners' Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, to be designated as the "Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners' Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims signed by the secretary-treasurer of the Board or by an authorized employee or employees of the Board and filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 316, § 19, emerg. eff. May 23, 1955. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 138, § 7, operative July 1, 1983; Laws 1993, c. 150, § 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 260.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-155. Investigations and hearings.

The Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners shall:
1. Conduct investigations of complaints against podiatric physicians filed with the Board pursuant to Section 149 of this title; and
2. Initiate and conduct individual proceedings, pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act, against podiatric physicians alleged to have violated the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act, the Code of Ethics, or the rules of the Board. For such purposes the Board, or any member thereof, is empowered to issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses, and administer oaths and affirmations. Subpoenas authorized by this section may be signed and issued by any member of the Board, and shall be served, and return of service thereof made, in the same manner as a subpoena is served from a court of record in this state and as return of service in such case is made. Any person failing and refusing to attend in obedience to such subpoena, or refusing to be sworn or examined or answer any question propounded by any member of the Board or any attorney or licensee upon permission from the Board, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable as such.
Added by Laws 1955, p. 316, § 20. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 222, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-156. Annual report.

Said Board shall make an annual report to the Governor, not later than the fifteenth day of November each year, which report shall contain an account of all monies received, licenses issued, suspended, or revoked and all expenditures made by said Board the twelve (12) months prior to said date.
Laws 1955, p. 317, § 21.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-158. Restraining orders and injunctions.

Restraining orders and temporary and permanent injunctions may be granted by the district and superior courts upon application of the Board for the purpose of restraining, enjoining, and preventing threatened or likely violations of, and also enforcing, and also requiring compliance with, the applicable laws.
Laws 1955, p. 317, § 23.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-159.1. Rules and regulations concerning casts for individual shoes.

The Board may adopt rules and regulations which are necessary or helpful to promote the public health and safety which define and establish minimum standards and requirements for methods and practices to be used in taking or making casts or equivalents thereof of the human foot for the purpose of prescribing, offering, making, furnishing,correcting, changing, or fitting shoes for the foot. It shall be unlawful to take or make said casts or equivalents for any purpose except in accordance with such rules and regulations as the Board may prescribe.
Amended by Laws 1983, c. 138, § 6, operative July 1, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-159.2. Unlawful acts.

It shall be unlawful to make, furnish, correct, change, or fit any of the following if moulded for the foot or part of the foot of a specific person, as distinguished from persons generally, to wit: shoes for the purpose of diagnosing, correcting, relieving, treating, aiding, controlling, or alleviating ailments, diseases, diseased conditions, deformities, injuries, or abnormalities of the foot or feet of the specific person, except upon the prescription of a medical doctor, podiatric physician, osteopathic physician duly licensed under the laws of this state, or to offer so to do, or for any one other than such medical doctor, podiatric physician or osteopathic physician to prescribe any thereof for any such purpose.
Laws 1959, p. 224, § 2; Laws 1993, c. 150, § 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-159.5. Penalties.

Any violation of this act shall constitute a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable upon conviction, by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment; and each separate day upon which any person unlawfully does a thing made unlawful by this act shall be and constitute a separate and distinct offense.
Laws 1959, p. 224, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-160.1. Interpretation of "podiatry" and "podiatric medicine".

The terms "podiatry" and "podiatric medicine" are synonymous and mean the branch of the healing arts defined in the Podiatric Medicine Practice Act. Wherever in the Oklahoma Statutes reference is made to the term "podiatry", the same shall be interpreted to mean "podiatric medicine", and wherever reference is made to the term "podiatrist", the same shall be interpreted to mean "podiatric physician".
Added by Laws 1969, c. 198, § 1, emerg. eff. April 18, 1969. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 150, § 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 207, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.1. Short title.

Sections 161.1 through 161.20 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act".
Added by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.2. Scope of practice of chiropractic.

A. Chiropractic is the science and art that teaches health in anatomic relation and disease or abnormality in anatomic disrelation, and includes hygienic, sanitary and therapeutic measures incident thereto in humans. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services and procedures which have been taught by an accredited chiropractic college and have been approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
B. A chiropractic physician may engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if certified to do so by the Board. A licensed chiropractic physician may provide chiropractic treatment to an animal without being certified in animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment by the Board if an animal has been referred to the chiropractic physician by a licensed veterinarian in writing.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 131, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2019, c. 213, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.5. Meetings of Board – Duties of officers - Bonding and liability.

A. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall organize annually at the first meeting of the Board after the beginning of each fiscal year, by electing from among its members a president, a vice-president and a secretary-treasurer. The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at least once each quarter at a time and place determined by the Board, and may hold such special meetings, emergency meetings, or continued or reconvened meetings as found by the Board to be expedient or necessary. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
B. The president shall preside at meetings of the Board, arrange the Board agenda, sign Board orders and other required documents, coordinate Board activities and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
C. The vice-president shall perform the duties of the president during the president's absence or disability and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
D. The secretary-treasurer shall be responsible for the administrative functions of the Board and shall submit at the first regular meeting of the Board after the end of each fiscal year, a full itemized report of the receipts and disbursements for the prior fiscal year, showing the amount of funds on hand.
E. The Board shall act in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and the Administrative Procedures Act.
F. All members of the Board and such employees as determined by the Board shall be bonded as required by Sections 85.26 through 85.31 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
G. The liability of any member or employee of the Board acting within the scope of Board duties or employment shall be governed by the Governmental Tort Claims Act.
H. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
I. All fees, charges, reimbursement minimums and other revenue-generating amounts shall be set by the Board by rule.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 390, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2004, c. 269, § 3, emerg. eff. May 6, 2004; Laws 2005, c. 149, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.8. Subjects covered by examination.

If an examination is administered by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, it shall include those technical, professional and practical subjects that relate to the practice of chiropractic including, but not limited to, chiropractic principles, anatomy, histology, physiology, symptomatology, orthopedia, chemistry, spinography, diagnosis, sanitation and hygiene, pathology, public health service and adjustology. The Board shall also examine each applicant in the art of chiropractic adjusting, x-ray, diagnostic laboratory procedures, physiological therapeutics and other subjects taught by accredited chiropractic colleges.
Added by Laws 1921, c. 7, p. 13, § 4. Amended by Laws 1972, c. 250, § 3, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972; Laws 1982, c. 268, § 4, emerg. eff. May 14, 1982; Laws 1985, c. 176, § 1; Laws 1989, c. 325, § 1, emerg. eff. May 26, 1989; Laws 1990, c. 163, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1991, c. 265, § 8, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 164 of this title by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 269, § 6, emerg. eff. May 6, 2004.
NOTE: Laws 1985, c. 178, § 29 repealed by Laws 1989, c. 325, § 2, emerg. eff. May 26, 1989.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.10a. Continuing education.

A. Applications to provide chiropractic continuing education seminars shall be submitted for review and approval by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. An applicant shall submit to the Board for approval:
1. An application to provide continuing education in this state;
2. The agenda for the continuing education seminar;
3. The professional background of the instructors; and
4. A summary of the courses to be taught at the continuing education seminar.
B. Prior to approval of an application, the Board may authorize the Executive Director to temporarily approve applications, or amendments to an application, pursuant to the requirements specified by this section and the rules approved by the Board for continuing education programs. Continuing education credits may only be counted for seminars receiving final Board approval.
C. A continuing education program shall offer seminars providing continuing education on those subjects within the scope of practice of chiropractic as well as those technical, professional, and practical subjects that relate to the practice of chiropractic as included in Section 161.8 of this title. Instructors at continuing education seminars may sell products as long as the sale of such products is ancillary to the purpose of the seminar.
D. Each year a chiropractic physician must attend sixteen (16) hours of continuing education. Twelve (12) hours must be within the scope of practice of chiropractic as well as those technical, professional, and practical subjects that relate to the practice of chiropractic as included in Section 161.8 of this title. A maximum of four (4) hours may be non-clinical in nature.
E. A maximum of eight (8) hours of the annual Oklahoma continuing education requirements may be obtained by a continuing education program outside this state if the out-of-state continuing education program is approved by the Board.
F. Chiropractic physicians who have not been in active practice during the previous year shall be exempt from that calendar year's continuing education requirements. However, prior to returning to active practice, the chiropractor must have attended the required continuing education during the previous calendar year.
G. All licensed chiropractic physicians must attend a minimum of eight (8) hours of in-state continuing education programs approved by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
H. The Board may waive the requirements for continuing education, if the licensee was prevented from attending by illness or extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Board. In waiving the continuing education requirements for any given year, the Board may require the licensee to make up the hours in the succeeding year as a condition for license renewal.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 269, § 8, emerg. eff. May 6, 2004. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 149, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2007, c. 363, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2018, c. 94, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2018; Laws 2023, c. 13, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.12a. Certificate – Chiropractic claims consultant.

A chiropractic physician who desires to act as a chiropractic claims consultant shall register with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners on a form prescribed by the Board. The Board shall issue a certificate to the chiropractic physician entitling them to act as a chiropractic claims consultant in this state.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 149, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.13. Suspension of license because of mental illness.

A. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act, to issue an order suspending the original license or renewal license, or both, of a chiropractic physician whenever the Board finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the chiropractic physician has become incompetent to practice chiropractic because of mental illness. Commitment of a chiropractic physician to an institution for the mentally ill shall be considered prima facie evidence of his incompetency to practice chiropractic because of mental illness.
B. Any chiropractic physician who has his original license or renewal license, or both, suspended 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.
C. The Board, on its own motion or on the application of a chiropractic physician whose original license or renewal license, or both, have been suspended under the provisions of this section, is authorized, on proper showing that the chiropractic physician's competency to practice chiropractic has been restored, to reinstate the license or licenses at any time; provided, however, reinstatement shall not be made while the chiropractic physician is confined in an institution for the mentally ill. No reinstatement fee shall be charged by the Board for the reinstatement of any license which has been suspended under the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 261, § 1, emerg. eff. Feb. 25, 1953. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 13, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 167 of this title by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 90, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.14. Practice without license - Penalties – Injunction.

A. Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice chiropractic in this state, or who shall hold himself or herself out to the public as a practitioner of chiropractic in this state, without having first obtained an original license to practice chiropractic from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or after the original license to practice chiropractic has been revoked, or while such original license is under suspension, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than five (5) days nor more than thirty (30) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
B. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners is hereby authorized to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining an unlicensed person from practicing chiropractic or holding himself or herself out as a practitioner of chiropractic. Any injunctive relief granted by the court shall be without bond.
Added by Laws 1937, p. 65, § 6, emerg. eff. May 25, 1937. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 14, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 164f of Title 59 by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 390, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2002, c. 255, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.15. Doctors of chiropractic governed by public health laws.

Doctors of chiropractic shall be bound by all the provisions of the Oklahoma Public Health Code that apply to them, and shall be qualified to sign:
1. Death certificates, pursuant to Section 1-317 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and
2. All other certificates, including those relating to public health, the same as doctors of medicine and surgery and doctors of osteopathic medicine, and with like effect.
Added by Laws 1921, c. 7, p. 14, § 5. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 15, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 165 by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 181, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.16. Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program.

A. A Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program, to be administered by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, is hereby created. Chiropractic education scholarships may be awarded each fiscal year to persons approved by the Board for the study of chiropractic leading to the attainment of the degree of doctor of chiropractic. To be eligible to receive a scholarship a person must:
1. Be a legal resident of this state for not less than five (5) years prior to the date of submitting an application to the Board;
2. Meet all requirements and academic standards established by the Board;
3. Attend an accredited chiropractic college; and
4. Demonstrate satisfactory progress in the study of chiropractic.
B. Preference in the granting of such scholarships shall be given to those individuals with the highest weighted scholastic averages, provided they are persons of high integrity and character and are found by the Board to have those qualities and attributes which give a reasonable assurance of their pursuing to completion the course of study required for a degree of doctor of chiropractic. The scholarships shall be awarded in an amount not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) each year per student. No student shall be given more than four (4) annual scholarships. The Board is authorized to accept any federal, state, county or private funds, grants or appropriations to be used to award such scholarships to qualified persons.
Added by Laws 1972, c. 250, § 8, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972. Amended by Laws 1981, c. 32, § 1, eff. July 1, 1981; Laws 1982, c. 268, § 9, emerg. eff. May 14, 1982; Laws 1991, c. 265, § 16, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 170 of this title by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 227, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2004, c. 269, § 11, emerg. eff. May 6, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.17. Chiropractic Undergraduate Preceptorship Program.

A Chiropractic Undergraduate Preceptorship Program, in conjunction with accredited chiropractic colleges, shall be established by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, who may appoint five (5) chiropractic physicians to administer the program.
Each intern in the program shall pay a nonrefundable fee of Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) to the Board each trimester the intern participates in the program.
The Board shall by rule establish standards, qualifications and responsibilities for interns, preceptors and accredited chiropractic colleges participating in the program.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 260, § 15, operative July 1, 1984; Laws 1991, c. 265, § 17, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 164b.2 by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.18. Listing in publications.

Chiropractic physicians may be listed in all publications as:
1. Physicians, Chiropractic;
2. Chiropractors; or
3. Doctors of Chiropractic.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 176, § 3. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 18, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Renumbered from § 170.1 of this title by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 22, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 207, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 131, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2002, c. 255, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2004, c. 269, § 12, emerg. eff. May 6, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-161.20. Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, to be designated as the "Board of Chiropractic Examiners' Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Oklahoma Chiropractic Practice Act. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims signed by the secretary-treasurer of the Board or by an authorized employee or employees of the Board and filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1991, c. 265, § 19, eff. Oct. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 261.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199. Short title – Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act.

Chapter 6 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act".
Added by Laws 2000, c. 355, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000. Amended by Laws 2013, c. 229, § 84, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.4. Executive director.

The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall employ an executive director who shall be in charge of the office of the Board. The executive director shall have such qualifications as shall be established by rules of the Board; provided, the executive director shall not be actively engaged in the practice of cosmetology or barbering while serving as executive director. The executive director shall:
1. Devote his or her entire time to the duties of the office;
2. Receive salary and benefits as provided by law;
3. Keep and preserve all books and records pertaining to the Board;
4. Have authority, in the name of and in behalf of the Board, to issue all licenses, certificates of registration, permits, orders, and notices;
5. Have authority to collect all fees and penalties provided for by the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act;
6. Make quarterly reports to the Board of all monies collected and the sources from which derived;
7. Have authority to approve payrolls and all claims for the Board;
8. Have authority to employ staff;
9. Keep a continuous inventory of all properties, excluding supplies, belonging to the Board; and
10. Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Board.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 392, § 4, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 1957, p. 465, § 2, emerg. eff. May 29, 1957; Laws 1961, p. 444, § 2, emerg. eff. June 15, 1961; Laws 1968, c. 313, § 4, emerg. eff. May 7, 1968; Laws 1978, c. 215, § 2; Laws 1980, c. 159, § 10, emerg. eff. April 2, 1980; Laws 1994, c. 135, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 355, § 5, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 2; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 88, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.5. Positions and salaries.

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall create positions and fix the salaries of officials and employees necessary to carry out the purposes of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act and the administration thereof.
B. The employees shall include not less than five nor more than nine cosmetology and barbering inspectors. Only licensed instructors shall be employed as cosmetology or barbering inspectors by the Board.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 392, § 5, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 355, § 6, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 3; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 89, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.8. Apprentices.

A. Each person training as an apprentice shall be required to have the same qualifications as a student for admission into a cosmetology or barber school, and shall be registered with the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering before commencing the training.
B. No apprentice shall engage in any of the practices of cosmetology or barbering except under the immediate supervision of a licensed instructor in a cosmetology or barber establishment approved by the Board for apprentice training.
C. All apprentices must wear a badge which designates them as an apprentice and is furnished by the Board with the apprentice registration receipt.
D. Only one apprentice may be registered to receive training in any cosmetology or barber establishment at any one time.
E. Completion of three thousand (3,000) hours of apprentice training in a cosmetology or barber establishment is the equivalent of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours' training in a cosmetology or barber school and shall entitle the apprentice to take the examination.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 395, § 8, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 1994, c. 135, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 355, § 9, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 92, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.9. Inspection of facilities – Licensure required.

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall not issue a license for a cosmetology or barber establishment until an inspection has been made of the salon and equipment, including the sanitary facilities thereof. Temporary approval pending inspection may be made upon sworn affidavit by the license applicant that all requirements have been met. No license shall be issued for a cosmetology or barber establishment to be operated in a private home or residence unless the salon is located in a room or rooms not used or occupied for residential purposes.
B. 1. Except as otherwise provided in the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice cosmetology or barbering in any place other than a licensed establishment or school licensed by the Board.
2. In an emergency such as illness, invalidism, or death, a licensed operator may perform cosmetology or barbering services for a person by appointment in a place other than a licensed cosmetology or barber establishment or cosmetology or barber school.
C. A person licensed as a cosmetologist may perform cosmetology services in a barber establishment. A person licensed as a barber may perform barbering services in a cosmetology establishment. Any salon which provides both cosmetology and barbering services must obtain a license from the Board.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 395, § 9, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 1951, p. 164, § 5, emerg. eff. May 26, 1951; Laws 1983, c. 259, § 1, emerg. eff. June 23, 1983; Laws 1994, c. 135, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Laws 2000, c. 355, § 10, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 93, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.10. Expiration and renewal of licenses

A. All licenses issued under the provisions of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act shall be issued for a period of one (1) year. The expiration date of the license shall be the last day of the month in which the applicant's birthday falls. The public display of a licensee's personal residential address on the face of any license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act shall be prohibited on and after July 1, 2016, and such personal address information, if publically displayed on a valid license, may be redacted by the licensee until the license is renewed and no longer bears his or her personal residential address.
B. Applications for renewal must be made on or before the last day of the month in which the applicant's birthday falls, and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees.
C. Any person who fails to renew the license within the required time may make application for renewal at any time within five (5) years from the expiration date of the license by paying the regular renewal license fee and a late fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00), which becomes due two (2) months after the expiration date.
D. Any person who fails to renew within the required time may make application with subsequent renewal and penalty fees.
E. Before a person may take an examination to renew an expired license after a period of five (5) years, such person shall register in a cosmetology or barber school for the given number of review hours in accordance with the following timetable and schedule based upon the type of license held.
Expired Five
Review
License Type
Years or More
Hours Required
Basic Cosmetologist
250 hours
Barber
250 hours
Master Cosmetology
Instructor
100 hours
Master Barber
Instructor
100 hours
Facial/Esthetics
Instructor
100 hours
Manicurist/Nail
Technician
Instructor
100 hours
Manicurist
100 hours
Facial Operator
100 hours
Cosmetician
100 hours
Hairbraiding
Technician
100 hours
F. Each person holding a license shall notify the Board of any change in the mailing address of such person within thirty (30) days after any change.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 396, § 10, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 1968, c. 313, § 7, emerg. eff. May 7, 1968; Laws 1978, c. 215, § 4; Laws 1992, c. 184, § 2, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 2000, c. 355, § 11, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 5; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 94, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2016, c. 265, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.11. Grounds for denial of license, certificate or registration – Definitions.

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is hereby authorized to deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license, certificate, or registration that it is authorized to issue under the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act for any of the following causes:
1. Conviction of a felony crime that substantially relates to the practice of cosmetology and poses a reasonable threat to public safety;
2. Gross malpractice or gross incompetence;
3. Fraud practiced in obtaining a license or registration;
4. A license or certificate holder's continuing to practice while afflicted with an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease;
5. Habitual drunkenness or addiction to use of habit forming drugs;
6. Advertising by means of statements known to be false or deceptive;
7. Continued or flagrant violation of any rules of the Board, or continued practice by a Board licensee in a cosmetology or barber establishment wherein violations of the rules of the Board are being committed within the knowledge of the licensee;
8. Failure to display license or certificate as required by the Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act;
9. Continued practice of cosmetology or barbering after expiration of a license therefor;
10. Employment by a salon or barber establishment owner or manager of any person to perform any of the practices of cosmetology or barbering who is not duly licensed to perform the services;
11. Practicing cosmetology or barbering in an unprofessional manner;
12. Unsanitary operating practices or unsanitary conditions of a school or establishment; or
13. Unsanitary operating practices of a licensee.
B. 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.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 396, § 11, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 355, § 12, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 6; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 95, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2015, c. 183, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.13. Reciprocity licenses - Criteria for issuing licenses without examination.

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering may issue a reciprocity license to an applicant if:
1. The applicant has complied with the requirements of another state, territory or province and applicant holds a current license as verified by certification; and
2. The applicant successfully passes Oklahoma's state rules, regulations and law test administered by the Board.
B. The Board may issue a license without examination to an applicant from a foreign country or territory if:
1. The applicant is otherwise qualified and possesses a current license issued in that foreign country or territory; or
2. The applicant is otherwise qualified and does not possess a current license issued in that foreign country or territory, but can show he or she has continuously engaged in the practices or occupation for which a reciprocity license is applied for at least (3) years immediately prior to such application.
The applicant from a foreign country or territory applying for a cosmetology, manicurist, facialist or barber license shall successfully pass Oklahoma's state rules, regulations and law test administered by the Board and shall possess the equivalent of at least an eighth-grade education.
The applicant from a foreign country or territory applying for a master instructor's license shall successfully pass Oklahoma's state rules, regulations and law test administered by the Board and shall possess the equivalent of a high school education.
The applicant from a foreign country may be required to provide evidence that documents have been verified as valid by a creditable agency as recognized by the Board.
C. The applicant from a foreign country or territory who is otherwise qualified, but who possesses a current license issued in that foreign country or territory must take examinations, both practical and written, to be issued a license if the applicant cannot show that he or she has been continuously engaged in the practices or occupation for which a reciprocity license is applied for at least three (3) years immediately prior to such application and shall successfully pass Oklahoma's state rules, regulations and law test administered by the Board.
D. Payment of the reciprocity fee shall also constitute payment of the first annual license fee.
E. The Board may establish by rule any administrative or other fees associated with processing reciprocity applications for licensure without examination.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 396, § 13, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 355, § 13, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 7; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 96, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2018, c. 62, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-199.14. Fees.

A. The following fees shall be charged by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering:
Registration as a student
$ 5.00
Examination for license
35.00
Cosmetology and Barber school license (initial)
400.00
Cosmetology and Barber school license (renewal)
125.00
Apprentice Registration
10.00
Renewal Advanced Operator license (annual)
25.00
Facial Operator license (annual)
25.00
Cosmetology license (annual)
25.00
Barber license (annual)
25.00
Manicurist license (annual)
25.00
Facial/Esthetics Instructor license (annual)
30.00
Cosmetician license (annual)
25.00
Manicurist/Nail Technician Instructor license (annual)
30.00
Demonstrator license (annual)
20.00
Master Cosmetology Instructor license (annual)
50.00
Master Barber Instructor license (annual)
50.00
Cosmetology establishment license (initial)
45.00
Cosmetology establishment license (renewal)
30.00
Barber establishment license (initial)
45.00
Barber establishment license (renewal)
30.00
Cosmetic Studio license (initial)
50.00
Cosmetic Studio license (renewal)
30.00
Nail Salon (initial)
45.00
Nail Salon (renewal)
30.00
Reciprocity license (initial)
30.00
Reciprocity processing fee
30.00
Duplicate license (in case of loss or destruction of original)
5.00
Notary fee
1.00
Certification of Records
10.00
B. In addition to the fees specified in subsection A of this section, the Board shall charge a total penalty of Ten Dollars ($10.00), as provided for in Section 199.10 of this title.
C. Any person licensed as an advanced operator prior to July 1, 1985, may renew the advanced cosmetologist license annually by payment of the fee required by this section and by being in compliance with the rules promulgated by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 397, § 14, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended by Laws 1968, c. 313, § 8, emerg. eff. May 7, 1968; Laws 1978, c. 215, § 5; Laws 1985, c. 77, § 4, eff. July 1, 1985; Laws 1992, c. 184, § 3, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 2000, c. 355, § 14, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 56, § 8; Laws 2006, c. 86, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 97, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2014, c. 260, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2014; Laws 2018, c. 62, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.