Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations
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59 O.S. § 396.6 License required - Employment of licensed embalmer –
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Display of license or certificate. A. No person shall operate a funeral establishment, commercial embalming establishment, or crematory, engage in the sale of any funeral service merchandise to the public, provide funeral services, carry on the business or profession of embalming…
59 O.S. § 396.7 Repealed by Laws 1961, p. 457, § 1
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59 O.S. § 396.7 Repealed by Laws 1961, p. 457, § 1
59 O.S. § 396.8 Reciprocity – Definitions
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A. The Oklahoma Funeral Board shall have the power to issue reciprocal licenses to applicants licensed in other states which have equal or like educational requirements as required by this state or the Board. B. A license as an embalmer or funeral director shall be issued without…
59 O.S. § 396.8a Repealed by Laws 1945, p. 193, § 4
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59 O.S. § 396.8a Repealed by Laws 1945, p. 193, § 4
59 O.S. § 396.9 Repealed by Laws 1983, p. 163, § 7 and Laws 1983, c
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245, § 5, operative Sept. 1, 1983.
59 O.S. § 4000 Exemptions
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A. All state entities that are charged with oversight of occupational licenses shall establish procedures by which individuals who are convicted of a felony or misdemeanor where substance abuse or mental illness is the underlying cause of the crime, or plead guilty or nolo conten…
59 O.S. § 4000.1 Grounds for denial of a license or certification to
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practice an occupation - Request for determination on criminal history record – State oversight entities to list disqualifying offenses. A. As used in this section: 1. “Substantially relate” means the nature of the criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct …
59 O.S. § 4001 Participation in execution of death sentence barred as
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basis for revoking, suspending, or denying professional license. No licensing entity, board, commission, association, or agency shall file, attempt to file, initiate a proceeding, or take any action to revoke, suspend, or deny a license to any person authorized to operate as a pr…
59 O.S. § 4002 Liability for acts of licensed profession or trade
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The owner of property, or an owner’s agent, or a lumber yard or building material center, or its agents or employees, who attempts to determine cost estimates, determine various material options, secure a detailed list of materials, or prepare a material takeoff based upon a draw…
59 O.S. § 4003 Waiver of fees for low-income individuals
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A. Except for health care professions, every administrative body, state agency director or official with authority over any occupational or professional license or certification, and each of the respective examining and licensing boards, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence…
59 O.S. § 4100 Short title - Military Service Occupation, Education and
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Credentialing Act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act". Added by Laws 2012, c. 226, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 257, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 O.S. § 4100.1 Legislative findings
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The Legislature finds that military service members after separating from military service are frequently delayed in getting post-military employment even though the service member may have applicable military education, training, and experience which could qualify for an occupat…
59 O.S. § 4100.2 Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in
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the Armed Services. The Legislature hereby authorizes the public and private institutions of higher education and the career and technology centers in this state to utilize the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Cou…
59 O.S. § 4100.3 Award of educational credits
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A. In addition to any other power, duty or function authorized for institutions of higher education or career and technology centers, each governing board shall adopt, not later than January 1, 2013, a policy authorizing the institution or career and technology center under the b…
59 O.S. § 4100.4 Satisfactory evidence of equivalent education
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A. Every administrative body, state agency director or official with authority over any occupational or professional license or certification, and each of the respective examining and licensing boards, shall, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence of equivalent education, tra…
59 O.S. § 4100.5 Expediting endorsement of licenses or certifications
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for military spouses. A. Every agency, board or commission shall establish a procedure to expedite endorsement of licenses or certifications for military spouse applicants; provided, the military service member is on active duty within this state or claims permanent residency in …
59 O.S. § 4100.6 Automatic extension of licensure or certification
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A. Every agency, board or commission in this state with authority to issue and regulate professional licenses or certifications is authorized to provide for the automatic extension of such professional license or certification for active-duty military service members and to provi…
59 O.S. § 4100.7 Interpretation of act
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Nothing in the Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act shall be construed to require the issuance of any license or certificate to an applicant who does not otherwise meet the stated eligibility standards, criteria, qualifications or requirements for licensur…
59 O.S. § 4100.8 Personnel in other states – Expedited temporary
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reciprocal or comity license or certification. A. Every active duty military personnel and their spouse who is licensed or certified in any occupation or profession in another state, upon receiving notice or orders for military transfer or honorable discharge to this state, may i…
59 O.S. § 4150 Short title - Universal Licensing Recognition Act
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Universal Licensing Recognition Act". Added by Laws 2021, c. 342, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
59 O.S. § 4150.1 Professional and occupational licensing recognition for
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applicants moving to and residing in Oklahoma. A. There is hereby created professional and occupational licensing recognition for the issuance of licenses for applicants moving to and residing in Oklahoma. Unless otherwise provided by law, this act shall not apply to any laws aut…
59 O.S. § 4200.1 Short title - Massage Therapy Practice Act
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Massage Therapy Practice Act". Added by Laws 2016, c. 292, § 1, eff. Aug. 26, 2016.
59 O.S. § 4200.10 Preemption
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A. The Massage Therapy Practice Act shall supersede all ordinances or regulations regulating massage therapists in any city, county, or political subdivision of this state. B. This section shall not affect the regulations of a city, county, or a political subdivision of this stat…
59 O.S. § 4200.11 Disciplinary actions and proceedings
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A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering may take disciplinary action against a person licensed pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act as follows: 1. Deny or refuse to renew a license; 2. Suspend or revoke a license; 3. Issue an administrative reprimand; or 4. Impose…
59 O.S. § 4200.12 Immunity
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A. No member of the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall bear liability or be subject to civil damages or criminal prosecution for any action undertaken or performed within the scope of duty imposed pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act. B. No person or legal ent…
59 O.S. § 4200.13 Violations
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A. A person who does any of the following shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction: 1. Violates a provision of the Massage Therapy Practice Act or rules adopted pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act; 2. Renders or attempts to render massage therapy services or mass…
59 O.S. § 4200.2 Definitions
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As used in the Massage Therapy Practice Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; 2. "Direct access" means the ability that the public has to seek out treatment by a massage therapist without the direct referral from a medical or health care professional…
59 O.S. § 4200.3 Licensed massage therapist - When license is required -
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Restrictions on practicing massage therapy A. Unless a person is a licensed massage therapist, a person shall not: 1. Use the title of massage therapist; 2. Represent himself or herself to be a massage therapist; 3. Use any other title, words, abbreviations, letters, figures, sig…
59 O.S. § 4200.4 Authority of State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering -
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Advisory Board on Massage Therapy - License fees A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is hereby authorized to adopt and promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act that are necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the Massage Therapy Pract…
59 O.S. § 4200.5 License requirements – Definitions
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A. Between the effective date of this act and May 1, 2017, the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall issue a license to practice massage therapy to any person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees, and who submits satisfactory evidence that …
59 O.S. § 4200.6 License posting required - License not assignable or
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transferable A. A massage therapy license issued by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering shall at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business of the holder. B. A license issued pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act is not assignabl…
59 O.S. § 4200.7 Massage therapy schools - License required -
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Instruction as massage therapist A. A person shall not advertise, maintain, manage or operate a massage therapy school unless the school is licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. B. A person shall not instruct as a massage therapist unless the instruction i…
59 O.S. § 4200.8 Examination for licensure - Standardized national
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examination The required examination approved by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering for licensure under the Massage Therapy Practice Act shall be a standardized national massage therapy examination that meets the following criteria: 1. Is statistically validated through…
59 O.S. § 4200.9 Out-of-state license holders - License renewal -
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Inactive status - Fees A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering may license an applicant, provided that the applicant possesses a valid license or registration to practice massage therapy issued by the appropriate examining board under the laws of any other state or territ…
59 O.S. § 46.1 Short title — State Architectural and Licensed Interior
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Designers Act. Section 46.1 et seq. of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act". Added by Laws 1947, p. 347, § 1, emerg. eff. April 16, 1947. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 314, § 1, eff. July 1, 1980; Laws 1986, c. 287…
59 O.S. § 46.10 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.10v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 5). OS 59-46.10v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 7).
59 O.S. § 46.10v1 Dues - Cancellation of license or registration for
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nonpayment. A. Every licensed architect, landscape architect, registered commercial interior designer, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership shall pay to the Board a renewal fee as prescribed by the rules of the Board prior to or on…
59 O.S. § 46.10v2 Dues - Cancellation of license or registration for
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nonpayment. Every licensed architect, landscape architect and licensed interior designer shall pay to the Board a fee as prescribed by the rules of the Board. Upon receipt of the fee the Board shall issue a renewal of the license, which shall authorize the person to practice arch…
59 O.S. § 46.11 Renewal of license or certificate - Display
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No license or certificate of authority shall be issued or renewed for longer than two (2) years. A license or certificate may be renewed upon application, compliance with this act or the rules of the Board, and payment of fees prior to or on June 30 of alternate years. Every arch…
59 O.S. § 46.12 Reinstatement of license, registration or certificate
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After the expiration of a period of six (6) months and upon payment to the Board of a fee as prescribed by the rules of the Board, a person or entity whose license or certificate of authority has been suspended or revoked for cause, pursuant to the provisions of the State Archite…
59 O.S. § 46.13 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.13 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.14 Grounds for suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of
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license or certificate – Hearing – Definitions. A. The Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma shall have power to suspend, to revoke or refuse to renew a license or certificate of authority issued by it, pursuant to …
59 O.S. § 46.15 Appeals from Board - Jurisdiction of District Court of
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Oklahoma County. Any person or entity aggrieved by a final order of the Board may appeal from such decision by filing a petition in the District Court of Oklahoma County within thirty (30) days from the date of such final order. The District Court of Oklahoma County shall have ju…
59 O.S. § 46.16 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.16 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.17 Criminal penalties
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Any person or entity convicted of violating any provision of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The continued violation of any provision of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act during each day shall…
59 O.S. § 46.18 Civil penalties
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A. Any person or entity who has been determined by the Board to have violated any provision of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act or any rule or order issued pursuant to the provisions of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act may be …
59 O.S. § 46.19 Board of Architects' Fund
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All monies which shall be paid to the Board pursuant to the provisions of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act shall be deposited with the State Treasurer of Oklahoma and placed in a separate and distinct fund to be known as the "Board of Architects' Fund".…
59 O.S. § 46.2 Purpose of act
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In order to safeguard life, health and property and to promote public welfare, the professions of architecture, landscape architecture and licensed interior design are declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer …
59 O.S. § 46.20 Annual report
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At the close of each fiscal year, the Board shall make a full report of its proceedings during the year to the Governor and shall pay into the General Revenue Fund of the state ten percent (10%) of all license and certificate of authority issuance and renewal fees collected and r…
59 O.S. § 46.21 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.21v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 6). OS 59-46.21v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 15).