Title 63 — Title 63 — Public Health and Safety

The Director of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Volunteerism Act in accordance with Article 1 of the Administrative Procedures Act, Sections 250.3 through 308.2 and Article I…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma First Informer Broadcasters Act". Added by Laws 2014, c. 129, § 1, emerg. eff. April 22, 2014.

Access to area affected by emergency or disaster. A. As defined in this section: 1. "Broadcaster" means a radio broadcasting station or television broadcasting station primarily engaged in, and deriving income from, the business of facilitating speech via over-the-air communicati…

duties of Director. A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM). The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Department, with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be the head of the Department. The Governor shall fix the salary of …

29, 2003.

A. There is hereby created the State Hazard Mitigation Team, composed of the administrative heads of the following agencies or their designees: 1. Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, who shall serve as the Team Coordinator; 2. Oklahoma Water Resources Board; 3. Oklahoma …

A. The Governor shall have general direction and control of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003. In the event of an emergency that exceeds local capability, the G…

Governor. The provisions of this section shall be operative only during the existence of a natural or man-made emergency. The existence of such emergency may be proclaimed by the Governor or by concurrent resolution of the Legislature if the Governor in such proclamation, or the …

The Emergency Management Compact is hereby entered into by this state with any and all other states legally joining therein in accordance with its terms, in the form substantially as follows: Added by Laws 1996, c. 325, § 1, emerg. eff. June 12, 1996.

ARTICLE IX Reimbursement Any party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be reimbursed by the party state receiving such aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment and the provision of any service in answering…

ARTICLE X Evacuation Plans for the orderly evacuation and interstate reception of portions of the civilian population as the result of any emergency or disaster of sufficient proportions to so warrant, shall be worked out and maintained between the party states and the emergency …

ARTICLE XI Implementation A. This compact shall become effective immediately upon its enactment into law by any two states. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon enactment by that state. B. Any party state may withdraw from this compact by ena…

ARTICLE XII Validity Nothing in this compact shall authorize or permit the use of military force by the National Guard of a state at any place outside that state in any emergency for which the President is authorized by law to call into federal service the militia, or for any pur…

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 31, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.25.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 32, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.26.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 33, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.27.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 34, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.28.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 35, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.29.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 36, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.30.

ARTICLE I Purpose and Authorities This compact is made and entered into by and between the participating member states, hereinafter called party states, which enact this compact. For the purposes of this compact, the term "states" is taken to mean the several states, the Commonwe…

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 37, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.31.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 38, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.32.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 39, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.33.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 40, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.34.

eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Laws 2009, c. 228, § 41, which created this section, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Douglas v. Cox Retirement Properties, Inc., 2013 OK 37, 302 P.2d 789 (Okla. 2013). Now see Title 63, § 684.35.

Practitioners Act. Sections 3 through 13 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act". Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 3, § 3, emerg. eff. Sept. 10, 2013. NOTE: Text formerly resided under repealed Title 63, § 684…

As used in the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act: 1. "Disaster relief organization" means an entity that provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and that: a. is designa…

The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act applies to volunteer health practitioners registered with a registration system that complies with Section 7 of this act and who provide health or veterinary services in this state for a host entity while an emergency decla…

A. While an emergency declaration is in effect, the State Department of Health may limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate: 1. The duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners; 2. The geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice; 3. The types o…

A. To qualify as a volunteer health practitioner registration system, a system must: 1. Accept applications for the registration of volunteer health practitioners before or during an emergency; 2. Include information about the licensure and good standing of health practitioners w…

ARTICLE II General Implementation Each party state entering into this compact recognizes that many emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and other emergencies under this compact. Each state…

in other states. A. While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner, registered with a registration system that complies with Section 7 of this act and licensed and in good standing in the state upon which the registration of the practitioner is based…

A. For purposes of this section: 1. "Credentialing" means obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a health practitioner to provide treatment, care, or services in or for a health facility; and 2. "Privileging" means the authorizing by an appropriate authority, s…

Administrative sanctions. A. Subject to subsections B and C of this section, a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of this state. B. Except …

A. The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act does not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of thi…

The State Board of Health may promulgate rules to implement the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. In doing so, the State Department of Health shall consult with and consider the recommendations of the entity established to coordinate the implementation of the …

In applying and construing the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Added by Laws 2013, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 3, § 13, emerg. eff. …

ARTICLE III Party State Responsibilities A. It shall be the responsibility of each party state to formulate procedural plans and programs for interstate cooperation in the performance of the responsibilities listed in this article. In formulating such plans, and in carrying them …

ARTICLE IV Limitations Any party state requested to render mutual aid or conduct exercises and training for mutual aid shall take such action as is necessary to provide and make available the resources covered by this compact in accordance with the terms hereof; provided that it …

ARTICLE V Licenses and Permits Whenever any person holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by any state party evidencing the meeting of qualifications for professional, mechanical, or other skills, and when such assistance is requested by the receiving party state, s…

ARTICLE VI Liability Officers or employees of a party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be considered agents of the requesting state for tort liability and immunity purposes. No party state or its officers or employees rendering aid in another st…

ARTICLE VII Supplementary Agreements Inasmuch as it is probable that the pattern and detail of the machinery for mutual aid among two or more states may differ from that among the states that are party hereto, this compact contains elements of a broad base common to all states, a…

ARTICLE VIII Compensation Each state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and representatives of deceased members of such forces who sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Emergency Interim Executive and Judicial Succession Act", and shall be cumulative to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Act of 2003. Added by Laws 1959, p. 212, § 1, emerg. eff. June 5, 1959. Amended by Laws 1963, c. 270, § 1, emerg…

Until such time as the persons designated as emergency interim successors or special emergency judges are authorized to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of an office in accordance with this act, including Section 9 hereof, said persons may be removed or replaced by sa…

Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this act with respect to an office in the executive branch of the state government (except a dispute of fact relative to the Office of Governor) shall be adjudicated by the Governor (or other official authorized under the Co…

Because of the existing possibility of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters in the United States of unprecedented size and destructiveness, and in the event such an incident occurs: to assure continuity of government through legally-constituted leadership, authority and…

As used in this act: 1. "Unavailable" means either that a vacancy in office exists and there is no deputy authorized to exercise all of the powers and discharge the duties of the office, or that the lawful incumbent of the office, including any deputy exercising the powers and di…

Whenever a natural or man-made disaster or emergency occurs in the United States, and in the event that the Governor, for any of the reasons specified in Article VI, Section 16 of the Oklahoma Constitution, is not able to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Govern…

Governor. All state officers, other than the Governor, subject to such regulations as the Governor, or other official authorized under the Constitution and this act to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Office of Governor, may issue, upon approval of this act, in…