Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations

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59 O.S. § 475.10 Record of proceedings and applications - Evidentiary
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use - Annual reports - Confidentiality. A. The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors shall keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for licensing, which record shall show: 1. The name, date of birth and last-known mailing and email addr…
59 O.S. § 475.11 Rosters
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Complete rosters showing the names and last-known mailing addresses of all professional engineers, professional structural engineers, professional surveyors, certified interns, and firms holding a certificate of authority shall be made available to the licensees and the public. A…
59 O.S. § 475.12 Repealed by Laws 2017, c. 259, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2017
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59 O.S. § 475.12 Repealed by Laws 2017, c. 259, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2017
59 O.S. § 475.12a Licensure or certification as professional engineer
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A. Certification or Enrollment as an Engineer Intern. The following shall be considered as minimum evidence that the applicant is qualified for certification as an engineer intern: 1. Satisfying the education requirements as outlined in this section; and 2. Passing the National C…
59 O.S. § 475.12b Licensure or certification as a professional surveyor
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A. Certification as a Surveyor Intern. Passing of the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination and completion of one of the following shall be considered as minimum evidence that the applicant is qualified for certification as a surveyor intern: 1. Graduating from a surve…
59 O.S. § 475.12c Qualifications to use title Professional Structural
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Engineer. A. A "Professional Structural Engineer", "P.E., S.E.", or "S.E." professional engineer licensed in Oklahoma shall submit the following by application and prescribed fees, if applicable, for Board consideration as minimum evidence that the applicant is qualified to use t…
59 O.S. § 475.13 Application form - Certified council record in lieu of
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form - Fees. A. 1. Application for a professional engineer, professional structural engineer, or professional surveyor license, or certification as an engineer intern or surveyor intern, shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the Board. It shall contain statements made un…
59 O.S. § 475.14 Examinations
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A. Examinations shall be held at such times and places as the Board directs and/or in accordance with NCEES examination policy. B. Examinations may be taken only after the applicant has met other minimum requirements as set forth in Sections 475.12a, 475.12b and 475.12c of this t…
59 O.S. § 475.15 License - Seal - Intern certificate
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A. The Board shall issue to any applicant who, in the opinion of the Board, has met the requirements of this act, a license giving the licensee proper authority to practice in this state. The license for a professional engineer shall carry the designation "Professional Engineer",…
59 O.S. § 475.16 Terms for certificates of authority — Renewal
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A. The Board shall issue licenses and certificates of authority for firms for a term of twenty-four (24) months. B. A license or certificate of authority may be renewed up to sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. Renewal and reinstatement fees and conditions shall be esta…
59 O.S. § 475.17 Lost or destroyed license or certificate — Replacement
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A new license or certificate of authority, to replace any certificate lost or destroyed, may be issued, subject to the rules of the Board. Added by Laws 1968, c. 245, § 17, emerg. eff. April 26, 1968. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 297, § 17; Laws 2005, c. 115, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2005;…
59 O.S. § 475.18 Disciplinary actions - Grounds - Rules of Professional
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Conduct – Definitions. A. As provided in subsections A and B of Section 475.8 of this title, the Board shall have the power to deny, place on probation, suspend, revoke, place practice restrictions on, or refuse to issue a certificate or license, or fine, reprimand, issue orders,…
59 O.S. § 475.19 Allegations of violations - Notice and hearing -
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Appeal. A. Investigations and inquiries concerning the professional licensed activities of licensees, or any person or entity who may be in violation of the Board's statutes and rules, may be initiated pursuant to the request of the Investigative Committee or the public. In the e…
59 O.S. § 475.2 Definitions
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As used in this act: 1. "Professional Engineer" or "P.E." means a person who is qualified to practice engineering by reason of engineering education, training, experience, and examination in the application of engineering principles and the interpretation of engineering data and …
59 O.S. § 475.20 Criminal and administrative penalties - Legal counsel
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A. Criminal penalties: Any person or entity who practices, or offers to practice, engineering or surveying in this state without being licensed by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors in accordance with the provisions of this act, or any person or…
59 O.S. § 475.21 Condition for practice of engineering or surveying by
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firm. A. The practice of or offer to practice engineering or surveying by firms authorized under this act, or by more than one person acting individually through a firm, is permitted provided: 1. The managing agent(s) in responsible charge of such practice and all personnel who a…
59 O.S. § 475.22 Exceptions
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This act shall not be construed to prevent: 1. Other professions. The practice of any other legally recognized profession; 2. Temporary license: a. Professional engineer. The practice or offer to practice engineering by a person not a resident of or having no established place of…
59 O.S. § 475.22a Surveying documents - Conditions of filing
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It shall be unlawful for the registrar of deeds or the county clerk of any county or proper public authority to file any map, plat, survey or other documents within the definition of surveying which do not have impressed thereon and affixed thereto the personal signature and seal…
59 O.S. § 475.22b Repealed by Laws 1992, c. 165, § 21, eff. July 1
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1992.
59 O.S. § 475.3 State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and
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Surveyors. A. The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, whose duty it shall be to administer the provisions of this act. The Board shall…
59 O.S. § 475.4 Qualifications of Board members
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Each professional engineer member of the Board shall be a citizen of the United States and resident of this state. The member shall have been engaged in the lawful practice of engineering as a professional engineer for at least ten (10) years. The member shall have been in respon…
59 O.S. § 475.40 XXX
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A. As used in this section: 1. "Design profession" means the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying or engineering; 2. "Design professional" means an architect, landscape architect, land surveyor or professional engineer or a business entity authorized t…
59 O.S. § 475.6 Removal of Board members - Vacancies
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The Governor may remove any member of the Board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any sufficient cause, in the manner prescribed by law for removal of state officials. Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by…
59 O.S. § 475.7 Meetings - Officers - Quorum
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The Board shall hold at least four regular meetings each year. Special meetings may be held as the bylaws of the Board provide. The Board shall elect or appoint annually the following officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of…
59 O.S. § 475.8 Powers and authority of Board
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A. The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors shall have the power to adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure, not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of this state and this act, including the adoption and promulgation of Rules of Prof…
59 O.S. § 475.9 Professional Engineers and Surveyors Fund - Expenditures
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- Audits. A. The Executive Director of the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors shall be responsible for accounting for all monies derived under the provisions of this act. This fund shall be known as the "Professional Engineers and Surveyors Fund", a…
59 O.S. § 478 Definitions
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As used in Section 478.1 of this title, "telemedicine" means technology-enabled health and care management and delivery systems that extend capacity and access, which includes: a. synchronous mechanisms, which may include live audiovisual interaction between a patient and a healt…
59 O.S. § 478.1 Establishment of physician-patient relationship through
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telemedicine. A. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a valid physician- patient relationship may be established by an allopathic or osteopathic physician with a patient located in this state through telemedicine, provided that the physician: 1. Holds a license to practice medicin…
59 O.S. § 479.1 Supervising physician for Advanced Practice Registered
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Nurse — Requirements. A. As used in this section: 1. “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” has the same meaning as defined in Section 567.3a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, except that such term does not include a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; 2. “Board” means the …
59 O.S. § 480 Short title - Intent - Definitions
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Sections 481 through 518 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act". It is the intent that this act shall apply only to allopathic and surgical practices and to exclude any o…
59 O.S. § 481 See the following versions:
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OS 59-481v1 (SB 597, Laws 2024, c. 227, § 1) OS 59-481v2 (HB 1032, Laws 2025, c. 14, § 1)
59 O.S. § 481.1 Statutory references
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Whenever in the Statutes reference is made to the State Board of Medical Examiners, it shall mean hereafter the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Added by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 6, operative July 1, 1987.
59 O.S. § 481v1 State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision -
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Members. A. A State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision hereinafter referred to as the “Board”, is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The Board shall be composed of seven (7) allopathic physician…
59 O.S. § 481v2 State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision -
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Members. A State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision hereinafter referred to as the "Board", is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2030, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law. The Board shall be composed of seven (7) allopathic physicians l…
59 O.S. § 482 Tenure - Appointment list - Persons ineligible
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Physician members of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall be appointed for terms of seven (7) years. The lay members of the Board shall serve terms coterminous with that of the Governor and until a qualified successor has been duly appointed and shall serve …
59 O.S. § 483 Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 68, § 1, emerg. eff. April 10
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1980.
59 O.S. § 484 Oath
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Each member of said Board shall, before entering upon the duties of office, take the constitutional oath of office, and shall, in addition, make oath that he or she is qualified under the terms of this act to hold such office. Added by Laws 1923, c. 59, p. 103, § 4, emerg. eff. M…
59 O.S. § 485 Organization - Officers
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The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall elect a president and a vice-president each year. If either office becomes vacant during that year, an election to fill the vacancy shall be held at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. Added by Laws 1923, c…
59 O.S. § 486 Repealed by Laws 1980, c. 159, § 40, emerg. eff. April 2
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1980.
59 O.S. § 487 Secretary - Duties
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A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may appoint a Board secretary to carry out the statutory duties of the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act. The Board may hire the secretary as an employee of the Board at such hours of emp…
59 O.S. § 488 Meetings of Board - Determining qualifications of
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applicants. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may hold regular meetings at times to be fixed by the president and secretary of the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. In addition, the president and secretary may call suc…
59 O.S. § 489 Rules - Fees - Increasing or changing educational
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requirements. The Board shall from time to time adopt such rules as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act, and shall have authority to establish fees not otherwise provided for in this act; and from time to time, as the courses of instruction in medical…
59 O.S. § 489.1 Repealed by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 60, operative July 1
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1987.
59 O.S. § 490 Administration of oaths - Evidence and witnesses
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Any member of the Board shall have the authority to administer oaths in all matters pertaining to the affairs of the Board and to take evidence and compel the attendance of witnesses on questions pertaining to the enforcement of this act. The trial examiner of the Board shall hav…
59 O.S. § 491 Practicing without a license - Penalties
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A. 1. Every person before practicing medicine and surgery or any of the branches or departments of medicine and surgery, within the meaning of the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, or the Oklahoma Interv…
59 O.S. § 491.1 Repealed by Laws 1996, c. 6, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1996
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59 O.S. § 491.1 Repealed by Laws 1996, c. 6, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1996
59 O.S. § 492 Designation of physicians - Employment by hospitals -
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Practice of medicine defined - Services rendered by trained assistants - Persons practicing nonallopathic healing. A. Every person shall be regarded as practicing allopathic medicine within the meaning and provisions of this act, who shall append to his or her name the letters "M…
59 O.S. § 492.1 Application forms - Requirements for practicing medicine
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- Agent or representative of applicant. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall create such application forms as are necessary for the licensure of applicants to practice medicine and surgery in this state. B. No person shall be licensed to practice medicine…
59 O.S. § 493 Repealed by Laws 1994, c. 323, § 38, eff. July 1, 1994
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59 O.S. § 493 Repealed by Laws 1994, c. 323, § 38, eff. July 1, 1994
59 O.S. § 493.1 Contents of application - Requirements for licensure
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A. An applicant to practice medicine and surgery in this state shall provide to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and attest to the following information and documentation in a manner required by the Board: 1. The applicant’s full name and all aliases or other …