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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.9. Apprentice registration.

A. The Construction Industries Board, upon proper application and payment of an apprentice registration fee, shall register as a mechanical apprentice and issue a certificate of such registration to any person who furnishes satisfactory proof to the Board that the applicant is:
1. Sixteen (16) years of age or older; and
2. Enrolled in a school or training course for mechanical apprentices recognized by the Board or has arranged for employment as a mechanical apprentice with a licensed mechanical contractor.
B. Apprentice registration certificates shall expire one (1) year after date of registration, at which time the apprentice may reregister and receive, upon payment of the apprentice registration renewal fee, a renewal certificate.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 93, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1999, c. 405, § 13, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999; Laws 2001, c. 394, § 60, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.11. Violations - Penalties - Administrative fines - Injunctions.

A. Any person, mechanical contractor, mechanical journeyman, mechanical apprentice or mechanical firm who violates any of the provisions of the Mechanical Licensing Act in addition to suspension or revocation of a license, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment together with the costs of prosecution.
B. In addition to other penalties provided by law, if after a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Section 1850.14 of this title, the Mechanical Hearing Board shall find any mechanical contractor, mechanical journeyman, mechanical apprentice or mechanical firm to be in violation of any of the provisions of this act, such person or firm may be subject to an administrative fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation. Each day a person or firm is in violation of this act may constitute a separate violation. The maximum fine will not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). All administrative fines collected pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Revolving Fund. Administrative fines imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.
C. The Mechanical Hearing Board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the acts or practices prohibited by this act, and upon a showing by the Mechanical Hearing Board that the person or firm has engaged in any of the prohibited acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 93, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 236, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2008, c. 142, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.12. Political subdivisions - Inspections - Permits - Registration.

The provisions of the Mechanical Licensing Act shall not prohibit any political subdivision from appointing inspectors, making inspections, requiring permits for mechanical work and charging such fees as are determined to be necessary by such political subdivision. Said political subdivision may inspect mechanical work performed within the jurisdiction of that political subdivision, and may require contractors to register within their jurisdiction.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 93, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 318, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.13. Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Construction Industries Board, to be designated the "Oklahoma Mechanical Licensing 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 Mechanical Licensing Act, including administrative fines authorized by Section 1850.11 of this title. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Construction Industries Board for the purpose of implementing the Mechanical Licensing Act, and the fully adjudicated fine revenue received into this fund may be transferred to the Skilled Trade Education and Workforce Development Fund created in subsection E of Section 1 of this act. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 93, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1987. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 236, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2001, c. 394, § 61, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Laws 2004, c. 163, § 9, emerg. eff. April 26, 2004; Laws 2008, c. 4, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 286; Laws 2018, c. 244, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.15. Statewide validity of license - Persons not required to be licensed under act.

A license issued pursuant to this act shall be valid statewide; however, a person or entity who is licensed locally and only performs work in such locality shall not be required to be licensed hereunder.
Added by Laws 1987, c. 93, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1850.17. Petroleum refinery mechanical journeyman license – Examinations – Maximum apprentice-to-journeyman ratio.

A. The Construction Industries Board shall offer examinations for a petroleum refinery mechanical journeyman license. The Board shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
B. The maximum apprentice-to-journeyman ratio for mechanical work requiring a petroleum refinery journeyman license shall not be greater than five apprentices to one petroleum refinery journeyman. This provision is limited to petroleum refinery mechanical work and shall not apply to other apprentice-to-journeyman ratios established by the Construction Industries Board.
Added by Laws 2008, c. 405, § 12, emerg. eff. June 3, 2008. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 219, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1872. Other professionals – Use of title “licensed alcohol and drug counselor” – Practice of other profession by licensee.

A. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall in no way infringe upon the pursuits of the following professionals acting within the scope of their licenses or employment as such professionals, nor shall such professionals use the title “licensed alcohol and drug counselor”:
1. Physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, licensed behavioral practitioners, and registered nurses who are licensed by their respective licensing authorities;
2. Members of the clergy;
3. Persons employed by the state or federal government; and
4. Any person who provides a prepared curriculum of life skills education and training that is designed to be self-taught, and who does not provide individual, group or family counseling.
B. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall not be construed to allow the practice of any of the professions specified in subsection A of this section by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor unless the licensed alcohol and drug counselor is also licensed or accredited by the appropriate agency, institution or board.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 3, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1874. Chair, vice-chair, and officers - Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors – Meetings.

A. The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors shall annually elect from among its members a chair, a vice-chair and such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary to conduct its business. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. Each additional officer elected by the Board shall perform those duties customarily associated with the position and such other duties assigned by the Board. Officers elected by the Board shall serve for one (1) year and shall serve no more than three (3) consecutive years in any office to which the Board member is elected.
B. 1. The Board shall meet at least once every three (3) months to transact its business and may meet at such additional times as the Board may determine.
2. The Board shall meet in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.
3. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. All actions of the Board shall be by a majority of the quorum present.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 5, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1877. Alcohol and drug counselor license – Examination.

A. 1. On and after January 1, 2005, before any person is eligible to receive a license to practice as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor in this state, such person shall successfully pass an examination pursuant to the provisions of this section.
2. Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors directs. An examination shall be held at least annually. The Board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations. The examination shall cover such technical, professional and practical subjects as relate to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling.
3. If an applicant fails to pass the examination, the applicant may reapply.
B. The Board shall preserve the answers to any examination, and the applicant’s performance on each section of the examination, as part of the records of the Board for a period of two (2) years following the date of the examination.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 8, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1878. Alcohol and drug counselor license – Term – Fees – Renewal – Reapplication after expiration – Retirement.

A. An applicant who meets the requirements for certification or licensure pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act, pays the required certification or license fees, and otherwise complies with the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be certified or licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
B. Each initial certificate or license issued pursuant to the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance unless sooner revoked.
C. 1. A certificate or license may be renewed annually upon application and payment of fees. The application for renewal shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has satisfied relevant professional or continuing education requirements during the previous twelve (12) months.
2. Failure to renew a certificate or license shall result in forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the certificate or license.
D. A person whose certificate or license has expired may make application to the Board, in writing, within one (1) year following the expiration date of the certificate or license requesting reinstatement in a manner prescribed by the Board and upon payment of the fees required by the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act. The certificate or license of a person whose certificate or license has been expired for more than one (1) year shall not be reinstated. A person may reapply for a new certificate or license as provided in Section 7 of this act.
E. A certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor whose certificate or license is current and in good standing and who wishes to retire the certificate or license may do so by informing the Board in writing and returning the certificate or license to the Board. A certificate or license so retired shall not be reinstated, but such retirement shall not prevent a person from applying for a new certificate or license at a future date.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 9, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1879. Disclosure of information received as alcohol and drug counselor.

No person certified or licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall knowingly and willfully disclose any information that the holder of the certificate or license may have acquired from persons consulting the licensee in his or her professional capacity as an alcohol and drug counselor or be compelled to disclose such information except as provided by rules promulgated by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Such rules shall comply with state and federal law.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 10, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1880. Acting as alcohol and drug counselor and use of title without license – Exemptions – Penalty.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not certified or licensed or specifically exempt from the provisions of Section 3 of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act to:
1. Represent himself or herself by the title “licensed alcohol and drug counselor” or “certified alcohol and drug counselor” without having first complied with the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act;
2. Use the title of licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is certified or licensed as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor;
3. Practice alcohol and drug counseling; or
4. Advertise or otherwise offer to perform alcohol- or drug-abuse-related counseling services.
B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to persons who are exempt pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of this act.
C. Any person violating the provisions of subsection A of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense, imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed as making unlawful the practice of other professionals acting within the scopes of their licenses or employment as provided by Section 3 of this act.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 11, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1881. Denial, revocation, suspension, or probation of alcohol and drug counselor license - Other discipline - Misconduct of licensee.

A. The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors may deny, revoke, suspend, place on probation or otherwise sanction the holder of or candidate for any certificate or license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act to a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor, or withdraw its acceptance of a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor candidate if the person has:
1. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a felony;
2. Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a misdemeanor determined to be of such a nature as to render the person convicted unfit to practice alcohol and drug counseling;
3. Been found by the Board to have a substance abuse or co-occurring disorder and not be in recovery or to have relapsed from recovery;
4. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselors Act;
5. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not certified or licensed pursuant to these provisions in representing himself or herself as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor in this state;
6. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by rules promulgated by the Board;
7. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance of his or her duties; or
8. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a certificate or license.
B. No certificate or license shall be suspended or revoked, nor shall a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor be placed on probation or subjected to an administrative penalty until notice is served upon the certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor and an opportunity for a hearing is provided in conformity with Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.
C. In addition to the notice provided for in subsection B of this section, notice shall also be served on the licensing board for any other license held by the certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
D. 1. Any person who is determined by the Board to have violated any provision of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act, or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto, may be subject to an administrative penalty.
2. The maximum administrative penalty shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
3. Administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.
4. All administrative penalties collected shall be deposited into the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund, created by Section 1883 of this title.
E. The hearings provided for by the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be conducted in conformity with, and records made thereof as provided by Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 12, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 400, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1882. Promulgation of rules and regulations.

The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors shall promulgate rules governing any certification or licensure action to be taken pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 13, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1883. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, to be designated the "Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received pursuant to the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Board to meet expenses necessary for carrying out the purposes of this act. Expenditures from the fund shall be approved by the Board and shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 14, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 287.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1884. Fees for certification, licensure, annual renewal of license as certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor - Administration fees and revolving fund.

A. The fee for certification, licensure or annual renewal of a certificate or license as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor, certification to provide treatment for co-occurring disorders, approval as a supervisor or for other actions reasonable and necessary to the proper administration of the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be fixed by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
B. The Board shall fix the amount of the fees so that the total fees collected will be sufficient to meet the expenses of administering the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act and so that there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Revolving Fund; provided, the Board shall not fix the certification or licensure fee at an amount in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), or the annual renewal fee at an amount in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
C. 1. The fee for the issuance of a certificate or license to replace a lost, destroyed or mutilated certificate or license shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).
2. The fee shall accompany the application for a replacement license.
D. The fee for the application and examination required pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 15, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 400, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1885. Reimbursement under health insurance or nonprofit hospital or medical service plan.

Nothing in the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall be construed to require reimbursement under a health insurance or nonprofit hospital or medical service plan unless a contract specifically provides for reimbursement to certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 16, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1901. Short title.

Chapter 44 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Licensed Professional Counselors Act".
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1902. Definitions.

For the purpose of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act:
1. "Licensed professional counselor" or "LPC" means any person who offers professional counseling services for compensation to any person and is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. The term shall not include those professions exempted by Section 1903 of this title;
2. "Board" means the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure;
3. "Counseling" means the application of mental health and developmental principles in order to:
a.
facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span,
b.
prevent, diagnose or treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or associated distress which interfere with mental health,
c.
conduct assessments or diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives, and
d.
plan, implement or evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions;
4. "Counseling treatment interventions" means the application of cognitive, affective, behavioral and systemic counseling strategies which include principles of development, wellness, and pathology that reflect a pluralistic society. Such interventions are specifically implemented in the context of a professional counseling relationship;
5. "Consulting" means interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling to provide assistance in solving current or potential problems of individuals, groups or organizations;
6. "Referral activities" means the evaluating of data to identify problems and to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists;
7. "Research activities" means reporting, designing, conducting or consulting on research in counseling;
8. "Specialty" means the designation of a subarea of counseling practice that is recognized by a national certification agency or by the Board;
9. "Supervisor" means a person who meets the requirements established by the Board and who is licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
10. "Licensed professional counselor candidate" means a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure as provided in Section 1906 of this title; and
11. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1905. Duties and responsibilities of State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall:
1. Prescribe, adopt and promulgate rules to implement and enforce the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, including the adoption of the State Department of Health rules by reference;
2. Adopt and establish rules of professional conduct;
3. Set license and examination fees as required by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act; and
4. Promulgate rules for licensed professional counselors who are licensed outside of Oklahoma to provide counseling services approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, and the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Act. Provided, such rules shall only be valid for the duration of a declaration of emergency issued by the Governor or the Legislature pursuant to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003 or a declaration of a catastrophic health emergency issued by the Governor pursuant to the Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act. Provided, such rules shall only authorize the provision of services that are pro bono or reimbursed by nongovernmental entities. Nothing in this section shall be construed as to permit the adoption of permanent rules weakening the licensing requirements established by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, and the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Act.
B. The Board shall have the authority to:
1. Seek injunctive relief;
2. Request the district attorney to bring an action to enforce the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
3. Receive fees and deposit said fees into the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund as required by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
4. Issue, renew, revoke, deny, suspend and place on probation licenses to practice professional counseling pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
5. Examine all qualified applicants for licenses to practice professional counseling;
6. Request assistance from the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the purposes of investigating complaints and possible violations of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
7. Accept grants and gifts from various foundations and institutions; and
8. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as the Executive Director may deem necessary for the administration of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 65, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1907. Examinations.

A. 1. Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure directs. An examination shall be held at least annually. The Board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations. The examination shall cover such technical, professional and practical subjects as relate to the practice of professional counseling.
2. If an applicant fails to pass the examinations, the applicant may reapply.
B. The Board shall preserve answers to any examination, and the applicant's performance on each section, as part of the records of the Board for a period of two (2) years following the date of the examination.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 2, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1908. Issuance of license - Expiration - Renewal - Suspension - Retirement.

A. An applicant who meets the requirements for licensure pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, has paid the required license fees and has otherwise complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall be licensed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
B. Each initial license issued pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance unless revoked. A license may be renewed annually upon application and payment of fees. The application for renewal shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has completed relevant professional or continued educational experience during the previous twenty-four (24) months. Failure to renew a license shall result in forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the license. A person whose license has expired may make application within one (1) year following the expiration in writing to the Board requesting reinstatement in a manner prescribed by the Board and payment of the fees required by the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. The license of a person whose license has expired for more than one (1) year shall not be reinstated. A person may reapply for a new license as provided in Section 1906 of this title.
C. A licensed professional counselor whose license is current and in good standing, who wishes to retire the license, may do so by informing the Board in writing and returning the license to the Office of Licensed Professional Counselors. A license so retired shall not be reinstated but does not prevent a person from applying for a new license at a future date.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 3, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1909. Licenses by endorsement.

The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall have the power to issue a license by endorsement to an applicant licensed in another state to practice as a licensed professional counselor if the Board deems such applicant to have qualifications comparable to those required under the Licensed Professional Counselors Act and if the Board finds the applicant meets the standards, provided by rules, for license by endorsement.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 4, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1910. Information acquired in professional capacity -Disclosure - Privileges and immunities - Court proceeding.

A. No person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall knowingly and willfully disclose any information the licensee may have acquired from persons consulting the licensee in his professional capacity as a professional counselor or be compelled to disclose such information except:
1. With the written consent of the client, or in the case of death or disability of the client, the consent of his personal representative or other person authorized to sue or the beneficiary of any insurance policy on his life, health or physical condition;
2. If the person is a child under the age of eighteen (18) years and the information acquired by the licensed person indicated that the child was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed person may be required to testify fully in relation thereto upon an examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry;
3. If the client waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed person;
4. When failure to disclose such information presents a danger to the health of any person; or
5. If the licensed professional counselor is a party to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from such therapy, in which case any waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action.
B. No information shall be treated as privileged and there shall be no privileges created by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act as to any information acquired by the person licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act when such information pertains to criminal acts or violation of any law.
C. The Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not be construed to prohibit any licensed person from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, battery or matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of this client.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 100, § 1, emerg. eff. April 19, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1911. Failure to comply with act - Penalties.

A. Any person who:
1. Represents himself or herself by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "LPC" without having first complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act;
2. Otherwise offers to perform counseling services;
3. Uses the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor; or
4. Practices counseling,
upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition of a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and in addition may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed or supervised pursuant to or specifically exempt from the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act to:
1. Advertise or otherwise offer to perform counseling services;
2. Use the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor; or
3. Practice counseling.
Such action shall be subject to injunctive action by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 5, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1912. Denial, revocation, suspension or probation of license – Administrative hearing for applicant with felony conviction – Definitions.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure may deny, revoke, suspend or place on probation any license or specialty designation issued pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act to a licensed professional counselor, if the person has:
1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates to the practice of counseling and poses a reasonable threat to public safety;
2. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the provisions of this act;
3. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not licensed pursuant to these provisions in representing himself as a licensed professional counselor in this state;
4. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board;
5. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance of his or her duties; or
6. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a license.
B. If the Board determines that a felony conviction of an applicant renders the convicted applicant unfit to practice counseling, the Board shall provide notice and opportunity to the applicant, by certified mail at the last-known address, for an administrative hearing to contest such determination before the Board may deny the application. The request shall be made by the applicant within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice.
C. No license or specialty designation shall be suspended or revoked, nor a licensed professional counselor placed on probation until notice is served upon the licensed professional counselor and a hearing is held in conformity with Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.
D. 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 1985, c. 145, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 220, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 183, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 63, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1913.1. Rules and orders - Penalty.

A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall promulgate rules governing any licensure action to be taken pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act which shall be consistent with the requirements of notice and hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act. No action shall be taken without prior notice unless the Board determines that there exists a threat to the health and safety of the residents of Oklahoma.
B. 1. Any person who is determined by the Board to have violated any provision of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto, may be subject to an administrative penalty.
2. The maximum administrative penalty shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).
3. Administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.
4. All administrative penalties collected shall be deposited into the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1914. Application of Administrative Procedures Act.

The hearings provided for by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall be conducted in conformity with, and records made thereof as provided by, the provisions of Sections 301 through 325 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1915.1. Exemption from education requirements.

On or before January 1, 2000, any person holding a valid license as a Licensed Professional Counselor shall be exempt from the revised education requirements of Section 1906 of this title.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1916.1. Statement of Professional Disclosure - Copy to be furnished to client.

All licensed professional counselors, except those employed by federal, state, or local governmental agencies, shall, prior to the performance of service, furnish the client with a copy of the Statement of Professional Disclosure as promulgated by rule of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. A current copy shall be on file with the Board at all times.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1917. Specialty designation.

A. A professional specialty designation area may be established by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure upon receipt of a petition signed by fifteen qualified persons who are currently licensed as licensed professional counselors, and who meet the recognized minimum standards as established by appropriate nationally recognized certification agencies; provided, if a nationally recognized certification does not exist, the Board may establish minimum standards for specialty designations.
B. Upon receipt of credentials from the appropriate certification agency, the Board may grant the licensed professional counselor the appropriate specialty designation. The licensed professional counselor may attain specialty designation through examination. A licensed professional counselor shall not claim or advertise a counseling specialty and shall not incorporate the specialty designation into the professional title of such licensed professional counselor, unless the qualifications and certification requirements of that specialty have been met and have been approved by the Board and the appropriate certification agency.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 6, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1918. Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, to be designated the "Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received pursuant to this act. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Executive Director to meet expenses necessary for carrying out the purpose of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. Expenditures from said fund shall be approved by the Board and shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 288; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1919. License fee and annual renewal fee - Fixing amount.

A. The licensing fee and the annual renewal fee shall be amounts fixed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure upon recommendations of the Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors Advisory Board.
B. The Board shall fix the amount of the fees so that the total fees collected will be sufficient to meet the expenses of administering the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act and so that there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.
C. The Board shall not fix a license fee at an amount in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) and a renewal fee at an amount in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
D. 1. The fee for the issuance of a license to replace a license which was lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).
2. The fee shall accompany the application for a replacement license.
3. The fee for specialty designation shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00).
4. The fee for an examination required pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not exceed the Board's actual costs for holding and grading the examination.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 7, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1920. Reimbursement under health insurance and nonprofit hospital or medical service plan not required.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to require reimbursement under the policies of health insurers and nonprofit hospital or medical service plans unless the contract specifically calls for reimbursement to licensed professional counselors.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1921.1. Enactment of Counseling Compact.

The Counseling Compact is hereby enacted into law and the Governor shall enter into a compact on behalf of the State of Oklahoma with any jurisdiction legally joined therein, in the form substantially as set forth in Section 2 of this act.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 123, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1925.1. Short title.

Chapter 44A of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act".
Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 59. Professions and Occupations › §59-1925.2. Definitions.

For purposes of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act:
1. "Advertise" means, but is not limited to, the issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or device to any person; or the causing, permitting or allowing any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper or magazine or in any directory, or on radio or television, or by advertising by any other means designed to secure public attention;
2. "Board" means the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure;
3. "Licensed marital and family therapist" means a person holding a current license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;
4. "Marital and family therapy" means the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marital and family systems. Marital and family therapy involves the professional application of family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, marital pairs, and families for the purpose of treating such disorders;
5. "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, organization or body politic;
6. "Practice of marital and family therapy" means the rendering of professional marital and family therapy services to individuals, family groups and marital pairs, singly or in groups, whether such services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations either public or private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise;
7. "Recognized educational institution" means a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education;
8. "Use a title or description of" means to hold oneself out to the public as having a particular status by means of stating on signs, mailboxes, address plates, stationery, announcements, calling cards or other instruments of professional identification;
9. "Licensed marital and family therapist candidate" means a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure as set forth in Section 1925.6 of this title; and
10. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.