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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.9a. Reinstatement of suspended, revoked or nonrenewed licenses or certificates.

A. 1. Licenses or certificates suspended, revoked or not renewed for any purpose may be reinstated upon the motion of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners upon proper application of the licensee or certificate holder.
2. A license or certificate suspended for failure to renew may be reinstated by the president or secretary-treasurer of the Board. Provided, such action shall be approved or ratified, or may be rescinded by the Board at the Board meeting following such action.
B. Requirements for reinstatement of a license or certificate which has been suspended, revoked or not renewed shall be by rule and shall include, but not be limited to, evidence that:
1. All requirements for full licensure or certification have been met; and
2. The applicant has not been convicted or the applicant’s license or certificate suspended, revoked or not renewed or placed on probation in another state for violations of an act that would constitute the same or similar penalty in this state.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.10a. Renewal certificate of registration - Application - Failure to renew - Fee - Automatic suspension.

A. Every licensed veterinarian who is the holder of a license or certificate authorizing the practice of veterinary medicine in any manner whatsoever shall on or before the first day of July of each and every year apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on forms furnished by the Board, for a renewal certificate of registration entitling such veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine in this state during the next fiscal year. Each such application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount fixed by the Board.
B. The Board may modify the terms and dates of renewal requirements in order to expedite the efficiency of the procedure and to prevent inequitable financial burden on its applicants and licensees.
C. 1. Failure to renew a license or certificate properly shall be evidence of noncompliance with the laws of this state and rules of the Board.
2. The license or certificate shall automatically be placed in an inactive status for failure to renew and shall be considered inactive and not in good standing for purposes of practice of veterinary medicine.
D. 1. If, within sixty (60) calendar days after July 1 the licensee or certificate holder pays the renewal fee plus any reactivation fee set by rule by the Board, the president or secretary-treasurer of the Board may reactivate the license or certificate.
2. If sixty (60) calendar days elapses and the license or certificate is not reactivated, the license or certificate shall be automatically suspended for failure to renew.
3. A license or certificate suspended for failure to renew may be reinstated pursuant to the provisions of Section 698.9a of this title.
E. Practice of veterinary medicine is prohibited unless the license or certificate is active and in good standing with the Board.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1990. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.11. Practice defined.

A. The practice of veterinary medicine shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Diagnosing, surgery, treating, correcting, changing, relieving, or preventing animal disease, deformity, defect, injury or other physical or mental conditions including the prescribing or administering of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic, telemedicine, animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment, or other therapeutic diagnostic substance or technique; dentistry; complementary and alternative therapies to be defined by rule pursuant to Section 698.7 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; testing for pregnancy or correcting sterility or enhancing fertility; or rendering advice or recommendation with regard to any of the above;
2. Representing, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, an ability and willingness to do any act prescribed in paragraph 1 of this subsection; and
3. Using any title words, abbreviation or letters by any person other than a licensed veterinarian in a manner or under circumstances which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in paragraph 1 of this subsection. Such use shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to represent oneself as a licensed veterinarian engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine.
B. Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, may use the word “Doctor”, or an abbreviation thereof, and shall have the right to use, whether or not in conjunction with the word “Doctor” or any abbreviation thereof, the designation “D.V.M.” or “V.M.D.”.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 11, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2000, c. 131, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2000; Laws 2003, c. 84, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.15. Report of contagious or infectious diseases.

It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine to report to the State Veterinarian of the State of Oklahoma the name of the owner or person in possession of all domestic animals afflicted with any contagious or infectious disease required to be reported to the State Board of Agriculture together with the location of the animals and the disease with which the animals are afflicted immediately upon such knowledge or information coming to such practitioners.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 15, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.16. Abandoned animals.

A. 1. Any animal except domestic animals as such term is defined in Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for services which is abandoned by its owner, the owner’s agent, or any other person for a period of more than three (3) days after written notice is given by registered or certified mail, return receipt, is receipted, refused, unclaimed or by actual hand-delivery to the owner or the owner’s agent at the last-known address of the owner or the owner’s agent, shall be deemed abandoned and may be sold, disposed of in a humane manner by the veterinarian or turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society, or animal shelter.
2. Any animal except domestic animals as such term is defined in Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for, but not limited to, boarding, treatment, or any other care, which is abandoned by an anonymous individual for a period of more than five (5) days, shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be sold, disposed of in a humane manner by the veterinarian or turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society or animal shelter.
B. Any domestic animal as such term is defined by Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for boarding, treatment or any other reason which is abandoned by the owner, the owner’s agent or by an anonymous individual may be disposed of as required for estrays pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. 1. Compliance with the notice provisions of this section by the licensed veterinarian or the disposal of an animal pursuant to subsection B of this section, as provided in subsection A of this section, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom such animal may be given of any further liability for disposal.
2. Such procedure by a licensed veterinarian shall not constitute grounds for disciplining pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.
3. Compliance with this section shall relieve the veterinarian from liability for such disposal or sale.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 16, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 192, § 9, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982; Laws 1990, c. 314, § 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2005, c. 172, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2006, c. 72, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.16b. Persons reporting information or investigating – Liability.

No person or entity which, in good faith, reports or provides information or investigates any person as authorized by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, shall be liable in a civil action for damages or relief arising from the reporting, providing of information or investigation except upon clear and convincing evidence that the report of information was completely false, or that the investigation was based on false information, and that the falsity was actually known to the person or entity making the report, providing the information or conducting the investigation at the time thereof.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.17. Good faith rendering of emergency care or treatment to animal or human victim – Liability.

Any veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who is licensed or certified in this state or licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician who is a resident of another state or the District of Columbia, and who in good faith renders or attempts to render emergency care or treatment to an animal at the scene of an accident or disaster or emergency care or treatment to a human victim thereof, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person rendering or attempting to render the emergency care or treatment.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 17, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.18. Penalties.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine without a current license or certificate issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, or to knowingly aid or abet another person in the unlicensed practice or attempted practice of veterinary medicine in this state.
B. Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in an amount not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Added by Laws 1971, c. 126, § 18, emerg. eff. May 4, 1971. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2008, c. 358, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2009, c. 237, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.21. Certified veterinary technician – Use of terms and titles - Person not considered to be veterinary technician.

A. Individuals certified as veterinary technicians pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act may use the terms registered veterinary technician, veterinary technician, or abbreviations such as CVT, RVT, and VT.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to use any recognized title, abbreviation, or sign to indicate that such person is a registered veterinary technician, unless that person has been certified as having met the qualifications provided for in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Such use shall be prima facie evidence of the intention to represent oneself as a registered veterinary technician.
C. A person shall not act as a veterinary technician in this state unless that person is certified by the Board and is under direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.
D. A person shall not be considered to be a registered veterinary technician in this state who:
1. Administers to animals for which such person holds title, unless such person has received title for the purpose of circumventing the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act; or
2. Is a regular student in a legally chartered and recognized curriculum for veterinary technician training, while in the performance of studies and acts assigned by that person's instructors.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.22. Candidates for examination - Employment by veterinarian of registered veterinary technician not required.

A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall examine a candidate for certification as a veterinary technician. A candidate for examination shall pay to the secretary of the Board a reasonable fee established by rule of the Board and shall furnish satisfactory proof of graduation from a program of veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and approved by the Board.
B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act shall not require a licensed veterinarian to hire a registered veterinary technician nor prohibit a licensed veterinarian from employing a veterinary assistant. Licensed veterinarians may delegate animal care responsibilities to employees commensurate with their training, experience, and skills.
C. On or before July 1 of each year, every registered veterinary technician shall apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a renewal certificate of registration. Completion of the renewal certificate will permit the veterinary technician to be registered in Oklahoma during the next fiscal year. Forms for the renewal registration shall be furnished by the Board. Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount to be established by the Board by rule.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2005, c. 172, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.23. Issuance of certificate.

Upon receiving from the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners a report that an applicant has successfully passed the examination and is recommended for certification, the Board shall issue a certificate in a form approved by the Board.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.25. Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew - Probation.

The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the certificate of a veterinary technician or place the veterinary technician on probation, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, upon a determination based on clear and convincing evidence of a violation of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act or rules promulgated or orders issued pursuant thereto or any other law or rule relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1997, c. 143, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.26. Unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine – Emergency treatment – Improper use of title - Penalties.

A. It is unlawful for a registered veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, nurse, veterinary assistant or other employee to diagnose animal diseases, prescribe medical or surgical treatment, or perform as a surgeon and such acts shall constitute the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine as prohibited in Section 698.18 of this title.
B. It is unlawful for any person to assume the title of registered veterinary technician, or the abbreviation RVT, or any other words, letters, signs, or figures that might induce a person to believe that the person using the name is a registered veterinary technician, when in fact such person is not certified.
C. A registered veterinary technician may perform emergency treatments in a life saving situation in accordance with rules promulgated by the Board.
D. Except as provided in Section 698.18 of this title, any person certified as a veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, veterinary nurse, or veterinary assistant who practices veterinary medicine contrary to the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, or any person who aids or abets another in the practice or attempted practice as a veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, veterinary nurse, or veterinary assistant without license or certification, or any person violating any provision of subsection B of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition to criminal penalties, the violator shall be subject to denial, revocation, suspension, probation or nonrenewal of certification by the Board.
E. The penalties provided in subsection D of this section shall not apply to a student enrolled in an accredited school of veterinary technology while the student is under the supervision of an instructor and is performing activities required as a part of the student's training.
F. Any veterinarian licensed in this state who permits or directs a veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, veterinary nurse, aide or animal attendant to perform a task or procedure in violation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, upon conviction, shall be guilty of aiding or abetting the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine as prohibited by Section 698.18 of this title, and shall be, in addition to any criminal penalties, subject to revocation, probation, nonrenewal or suspension of license by the Board.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 7, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2008, c. 358, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.28. Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the "Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund" which shall consist of all monies received by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as provided by statute. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations. Monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be expended by the Board for carrying out the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims submitted by the Board to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 192, § 10, emerg. eff. April 22, 1982. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 29, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 267.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.29. Confidentiality of information.

A. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its employees, independent contractors, appointed committee members, or other agents shall keep confidential, all information obtained:
1. During an investigation of citizen complaints into allegations of violations of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, including:
a.
any review or investigation made to determine whether to allow an applicant to take an examination, or
b.
whether the Board shall grant a certificate, license, or permit; and
2. In the course of conducting an investigation, including:
a.
investigative reports provided to the Board by a registrant, and
b.
examinations and test scores.
B. To ensure the confidentiality of the information for the protection of the affected individual or entity, the information obtained shall not be deemed to be a record as that term is defined in the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
C. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, information obtained by the Board or any of its agents shall be considered competent evidence in a court of competent jurisdiction only in matters directly related to actions of the Board and the affected individual or entity as a result of the Board obtaining the information and the information shall not be admissible as evidence in any other type of civil or criminal action.
D. At the discretion of the Board or any committee designated by the Board and in the interest of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, any information contained in the investigation files of the Board may upon request be provided to the following:
1. Any board or commission of the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States which exercises disciplinary authority; and
2. Any law enforcement agency which makes a proper showing that such information is necessary to conduct or complete a pending investigation of a crime not covered by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 78, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 72, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.30. Nonveterinary equine dental care provider certification.

A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall annually certify any practitioner of teeth floating, known as a nonveterinary equine dental care provider and as defined by paragraph 25 of Section 698.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Certification shall be issued within ninety (90) days of application, and to be eligible for this certification, nonveterinary equine dental care providers shall provide proof of qualification to be a nonveterinary equine dental care provider using one of the following methods:
1. Completion of at least eighty (80) hours of training in equine dentistry at the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry, the Academy of Equine Dentistry or a similar program approved by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; or
2. Certification as a nonveterinary equine dental care provider by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or its equivalent by a similar certifying organization approved by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
B. Proof of four (4) hours of continuing education shall be required for annual certification renewal for a nonveterinary equine dental care provider. This continuing education shall be a course approved by the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry, the Academy of Equine Dentistry, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the International Association of Equine Dentistry or a similar organization approved by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and shall be obtained in the twelve-month period immediately preceding the year for which the certification is to be issued.
C. If prescription drugs, not to include any controlled dangerous substances as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, are to be used in nonveterinary equine dental care procedures, the equine owner shall contact a veterinarian licensed by the state. If the veterinarian deems that prescription drugs, not to include any controlled dangerous substances as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, are necessary, the veterinarian may assemble those drugs and may allow the owner or the owner's agent, who can be a nonveterinary equine dental care provider, to pick up those drugs and deliver them to the equine owner. No prescription drugs shall be prescribed, dispensed or administered without the establishment of a valid client-patient relationship between the equine owner and the veterinarian. Prescription drugs must be used in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration regulations.
D. Complaints related to any nonveterinary equine dental care provider shall be filed with the State Veterinarian through the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The State Veterinarian may investigate complaints, and may forward findings as it deems appropriate to the appropriate law enforcement entity.
Added by Laws 2010, c. 112, § 4. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 564, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.30a. Nonveterinary reproductive services technician - Certification requirements.

A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall certify an individual as a nonveterinary reproductive services technician who qualifies and passes a written certification examination approved by the Board and who holds a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university with emphasis in animal reproductive physiology, or a Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in animal reproductive physiology and Board Certification in animal physiology by the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, which certification authorizes them to provide nonveterinary reproductive services as defined in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.
B. In connection with performing nonveterinary reproductive services, federal legend drugs shall be prescribed and dispensed only on the order of a licensed veterinarian who has an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship as defined by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act and the rules of the Board and shall only be administered in accordance with the act. Every nonveterinary reproductive services technician shall keep and maintain medical records that include the source of any prescription drugs used in connection with providing nonveterinary reproductive services including the name and address of the veterinarian prescribing or dispensing the drugs, the date the drugs are received, the species and description of the animal involved, the animal owner or client name and address and the medications administered including date and dosage. All medical records pertaining to prescription drugs shall be made available for inspection by the Board or the Board's agent upon request and must be kept and maintained for a period of two (2) years from the date the drug was administered.
C. Proof of at least eight (8) hours of continuing education from courses and study approved by the Board shall be required for annual certification renewal as a nonveterinarian reproductive services technician.
D. The certification examination and continuing education described in this section shall be approved by the Examination Committee that is overseen by the Board and consists of:
1. A veterinarian designated by the Dean of the Oklahoma State University Center of Veterinary Health Sciences;
2. An animal scientist with a Ph.D. with an emphasis in animal reproductive physiology designated by the head of the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science; and
3. An animal embryologist as designated by the American Embryo Transfer Association.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 83, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2011. Amended by Laws 2021, c. 564, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.30b. Animal Technology Advisory Committee - Oversight - Members.

A. The Animal Technology Advisory Committee shall be overseen by the Board and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and shall investigate, examine, discuss and determine whether any new or evolving technology, procedure, method or practice should be considered or designated an act of animal husbandry, the practice of veterinary medicine, or added to the list of acts not prohibited in paragraph 1 of Section 698.12 of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act.
B. The Animal Technology Advisory Committee shall be chaired by the State Veterinarian employed by the Department who shall have the following duties:
1. Call and give notice of all meetings of the committee;
2. Establish the agenda for the meetings of the committee;
3. Keep and maintain minutes of all meetings of the committee; and
4. Publish and distribute all determinations of the committee to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.
C. In addition to the chairperson, who shall be a nonvoting member, the Animal Technology Advisory Committee shall be comprised of the following voting members:
1. Two veterinarians appointed by the Board;
2. One veterinarian appointed by the head of the Oklahoma State University Center of Veterinary Health Sciences;
3. Two individuals actively involved in the livestock industry appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture; and
4. One faculty member of the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science appointed by the head of the Department.
D. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee shall be made by a majority vote of the voting members of the committee and shall be presented to the Board, in writing, for consideration and review at least thirty (30) days before a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Board shall consider the committee recommendations and if approved take necessary action through the rulemaking process to adopt the rules accordingly.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 83, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-698.32. Definitions.

As used in the Large Animal Veterinarian Incentive Act:
1. “Veterinary Center” means the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University;
2. “Program” means the veterinary training program for rural Oklahoma established pursuant to Section 3 of this act; and
3. “Program agreement” means an agreement to meet all the obligations provided in Section 3 of this act by a person who is a first-year veterinary student at the Veterinary Center or currently practicing large animal veterinarian in exchange for the benefits provided in Section 3 of this act.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 338, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-725.1. Branch of healing art indicated by appending words or letters to name.

A. Every person who writes or prints, or causes to be written or printed, his or her name (whether or not the word "Doctor", or an abbreviation thereof, is used in connection therewith) in connection with, as engaging in, or holding himself or herself out as engaging in, any of the branches of the healing art shall append to his or her name the letters or words set forth in Section 725.2 of this title if the person is one of the ten classes of persons listed in subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title.
B. If the person is not one of the ten classes of persons listed in subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title and is engaged in a branch of the healing art, the person shall write or print, in the same size letters as his or her name, appropriate and generally and easily understood words or letters, which clearly show and indicate the branch of the healing art in which he or she is licensed to practice and is engaged.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 357, § 1, emerg. eff. March 13, 1947. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 148, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2022, c. 149, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-725.3. Violations – Administrative penalties – Investigation and prosecution by Attorney General.

A. 1. Any licensed health care provider found by the appropriate licensing board or state agency to be in violation of the provisions of subsection E of Section 725.2 of this title shall be punished by an administrative penalty of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to be administered and collected by the appropriate licensing board or state agency.
2. Any person who is not a licensed health care provider and found by the appropriate licensing board or state agency to be in violation of the provisions of subsection E of Section 725.2 of this title, shall be punished by an administrative penalty of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to be administered and collected by the appropriate licensing board or state agency. Each day this act is violated shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
B. 1. Any licensed health care provider found by the appropriate licensing board or state agency to be in violation of the provisions of this act, other than subsection E of Section 725.2 of this title, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be administered and collected by the appropriate licensing board or state agency.
2. Any person who is not a licensed health care provider and found by the appropriate licensing board or state agency to be in violation of the provisions of this act, other than subsection E of Section 725.2 of this title, shall be punished by an administrative penalty of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be administered and collected by the appropriate licensing board or state agency.
3. Each day this act is violated shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
C. A case shall be referred to the Attorney General for investigation and prosecution if a licensing board or state agency makes a finding of gross or repeated violations of this act by a licensed health care provider or an unlicensed health care provider.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 357, § 3, emerg. eff. March 13, 1947. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 148, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-725.4. Referral of patients or clients to testing center or laboratory - Disclosure of financial interest or remuneration - Disciplinary actions - Injunctions.

A. Any health or mental health care professional or health care provider who refers patients or clients to a testing center or laboratory shall provide written disclosure to such patient or client or the guardian of such patient or client of any financial interest of the professional or provider in the center or laboratory or any remuneration received by the professional or provider for referrals to the center or laboratory. Provided, however, that disclosure shall not be required where:
1. The testing center or laboratory is an extension of or ancillary to the health or mental health care professional's or health care provider's practice;
2. The testing center or laboratory is not a separate business entity and is not billed as a separate entity; and
3. The health or mental health care professional or health care provider provides for and supervises the services at the facility.
B. Any person who has been determined to be in violation of subsection A of this section by the State Board of Health, after notice and a hearing by the Board shall be subject to a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
C. In addition to any other penalties or remedies provided by law:
1. A violation of this section by a health or mental health care professional or health care provider shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the state agency licensing, certifying or registering such professional or provider; and
2. A state agency licensing, certifying or registering such professional or provider may institute an action to enjoin violation or potential violation of this section. The action for an injunction shall be in addition to any other action, proceeding or remedy authorized by law.
Added by Laws 1992, c. 356, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 1992. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 165, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-725.5. Limitation of liability for doctors rendering medical care on volunteer basis.

A health care provider authorized to use the designation “Doctor”, or an abbreviation thereof pursuant to the provisions of Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, who renders medical care on a voluntary basis at a free medical clinic or an educational sporting event is not liable for any civil damages, other than for injuries resulting in death, caused by acts or omissions of the health care provider while rendering such medical care unless it is plainly alleged in the complaint and later proven that the acts or omissions of the health care provider constituted gross negligence or willful or wanton wrongs during the rendering of such medical care.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 523, § 26, emerg. eff. June 9, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.1. Definitions.

As used in Sections 731.1 through 731.7 of this title:
1. "Person" means any individual, or association of individuals or group of individuals;
2. "Human ill" or "human illness" means any human disease, ailment, deformity, injury or unhealthy or abnormal physical and/or mental condition of any nature;
3. "Diagnosis" means the use professionally of any means for the discovery or determination of any human ill as herein defined, or the cause of any such human ill; and
4. "Treatment" means the use of drugs, surgery, including appliances, manual or mechanical means, or any other means of any nature whatsoever, for the cure, relief, palliation, adjustment or correction of any human ill as defined herein.
Laws 1947, p. 357, § 1, emerg. eff. May 22, 1947; Laws 1993, c. 168, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.2. Use of word "Doctor" or abbreviation "Dr.", etc. as evidence.

A. Proof that any class of persons identified in Section 725.2 of this title appends to their name the word "Doctor", the abbreviation "Dr.", or any other word, abbreviation or designation, which word, abbreviation or designation, indicate that such person is qualified for diagnosis or treatment, as herein defined, shall constitute prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself or herself out, within the meaning of Sections 731.1 through 731.6 of this title, as qualified to engage in diagnosis or treatment.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a person specified in paragraphs 7 through 10 of subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title from appending to such person's name the word "Doctor", so long as such person follows such name and designation with the letters signifying the recognized doctoral degrees specified in paragraphs 7 through 10 of subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 358, § 2, emerg. eff. May 22, 1947. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 168, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2000, c. 52, § 2, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2022, c. 149, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.3. Unlicensed person not to hold himself out as qualified.

Except as authorized by the provisions of Sections 492 and 731.5 of this title and Section 5 of this act, no person shall in any manner engage in, offer to engage in, or hold himself out as qualified to engage in the diagnosis and/or treatment of any human ill unless such person is the holder of a legal and unrevoked license or certificate issued under the laws of Oklahoma authorizing such person to practice the healing art covered by such license and is practicing thereunder in the manner and subject to the limitations provided by the laws of the State of Oklahoma for the issuance of such license or certificate for the practice thereunder.
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 192, 4, emerg. eff. May 14, 1984.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.4. Punishment for violations.

Any person who shall violate the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00), nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), 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 upon which this act shall be violated shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as such.
Laws 1947, p. 358, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.5. Application of law.

Nothing in Sections 731.1 through 731.6 of this title shall apply to:
1. Any commissioned officer in any of the healing arts licensed as such in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Public Health Service, or Marine Hospital Service, in the discharge of the professional duties of such officer;
2. Any legally qualified person when engaged exclusively in the practice of the particular profession of such person, as defined by law;
3. Any licensed person practicing any of the healing arts from another state or territory, when in actual consultation with a licensed practitioner in this state;
4. Any physician's trained assistant who is assisting a licensed physician to render services within the licensed scope of practice of the physician, if the assistant is under the supervision and control of the physician;
5. Any student in any recognized school of the healing arts in carrying out prescribed courses of study provided such school is a recognized institution by the statutes of Oklahoma, and its practitioners are duly licensed as prescribed by law;
6. The practice of those who endeavor to prevent, or cure, disease or suffering, by spiritual means or prayer; or
7. Any legally qualified person specified in paragraphs 7 through 10 of subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title in the discharge of the professional duties of the person, so long as such person is employed by any state or governmental agency, or any recognized college or university.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 358, § 5, emerg. eff. May 22, 1947. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 258, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1997, c. 222, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2000, c. 52, § 3, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2022, c. 149, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-731.7. Spinal manipulation.

A. No person shall perform spinal manipulation in this state until first being adequately trained in this procedure through formal education at an accredited college or school.
B. As used in this section, "spinal manipulation" means a manual procedure that involves a directed thrust to move a spinal joint past the physiological range of motion, without exceeding the anatomical limit.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 317, § 3, emerg. eff. June 24, 1986. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 90, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-738.1. Injunctions granted without bond to specified boards.

Injunctions, without bond, may be granted by district courts to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, the Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Dentistry, the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, for the purpose of enforcing the respective acts and laws creating and establishing these boards.
Laws 1951, p. 166, § 1; Laws 1987, c. 118, § 43, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1995, c. 207, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2011, c. 262, § 6, eff. July 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-738.2. Consent of Board issuing license - Laws governing - Duty of Attorney General.

None of the Boards referred to in Section 1 of this act shall be permitted to institute an action to enjoin any person who holds a valid license regularly issued by any other of the above-named Boards without first obtaining the written consent of said other Board to file such injunction proceedings. The terms and provisions of the respective acts and laws creating and establishing the Boards above referred to are set forth in Title 59, Oklahoma Statutes 1951, as Chapters 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 14. Provided, that in the event any of the above-named Boards as to an injunction action, or the proper district attorney as to a criminal action, fails or refuses to file such an action to enforce the respective acts and laws applicable to any such Board within ninety (90) days after complaint of violation thereof is made thereto, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma, if such a sworn complaint is made thereto, to file and prosecute an appropriate injunction or criminal action to enforce said act or law, that is, if he finds there is sufficient competent evidence to support such action.
Laws 1951, p. 166, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-738.3. Attorneys, employment of.

Each of the Boards referred to in Section 1 of this act shall have the authority to employ attorneys to advise and assist such Boards in the performance of its official duties and functions and in carrying out the provisions of this act; provided, that the compensation of such attorney shall be paid from the fund, or monies, from which other expenses of the Board are paid and shall not be a charge against the State of Oklahoma.
Laws 1951, p. 166, § 3.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-738.6. Actions for declaratory rulings.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no board referred to in Section 738.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes may bring or maintain any action for declaratory ruling against any person or entity, including any agency of this state, other than licensees of that board or persons holding themselves out as licensees of that board, to determine if any act performed by such person or entity constitutes the unauthorized practice of a healing art regulated by that board.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to impair or in any manner affect any civil action for a declaratory ruling brought or for any actions arising pursuant to Section 491.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes prior to September 1, 1996.
Added by Laws 1996, c. 6, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1996.