Title 63, Title 63 — Public Health and Safety

Voluntary contributions. A. 1. An applicant for an original or replacement driver license or identification card shall be given an opportunity to make a voluntary contribution of One Dollar ($1.00) to be credited to the Oklahoma Organ Donor Education and Awareness Program Revolvi…

secondary schools. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall develop and implement in conjunction with the State Department of Health an organ donor education and awareness curriculum for use in the elementary and secondary schools of this state. The State Board of Edu…

As used in this act: 1. "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of ANSI Standard Z-97.1-1966 and such further requirements as may be adopted by the State Health D…

Each light of safety glazing material manufactured, distributed, imported or sold for use in hazardous locations or installed in such a location within the State of Oklahoma shall be permanently labeled by such means as etching, sandblasting or firing ceramic material on the safe…

It shall be unlawful within the State of Oklahoma to knowingly sell, fabricate, assemble, glaze, install, consent or cause to be installed glazing material other than safety glazing materials in, or for use in, any hazardous location as defined in Section 1, paragraph 2. Added by…

No liability under this act shall be created as to workmen who are employees of a contractor, subcontractor or other employer responsible for compliance with this act. Added by Laws 1971, c. 217, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

Local ordinances that substantially comply to this act shall take precedence over this act. Added by Laws 1971, c. 217, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

Whoever violates the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or both. Added by Laws 1971, c. 217, § 6, eff.…

Sections 2407 through 2415 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Legal Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard- of-Hearing Act". Added by Laws 1982, c. 290, § 1. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 395, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.

As used in the Oklahoma Legal Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard- of-Hearing Act: 1. "Deaf person" or "hard-of-hearing person" means an individual whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the ordinary purposes of life, and also may include a person who is deaf-blind, meaning a …

proceeding. A. In any case before any state or local court or grand jury, wherein a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing is a litigant, defendant, spectator as required by subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub. L. 101-336, witness, party, prospective…

A. In the event a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing is arrested and taken into custody for any alleged violation of a criminal law of this state or for civil contempt, a qualified legal interpreter shall be obtained through any interpreter service agency providing qualified l…

In any proceeding before any department, board, commission, agency or licensing authority of the state, in any political subdivision or municipality, wherein any deaf or hard-of-hearing person is a defendant, applicant, spectator as required by subtitle A of Title II of the Ameri…

loss. Every deaf or hard-of-hearing person whose appearance in any proceeding entitles that person to a qualified legal interpreter shall make a good faith effort to notify the appointing authority of the desire of the person for an interpreter. An appointing authority may requir…

It shall be the responsibility of the appointing authority to request interpreter services through any interpreter service agency providing qualified legal interpreting services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing or with individuals who meet the qualifications for a qualified legal…

interpreter services. Any agency of this state that requires the services of a qualified interpreter for a deaf person is authorized to enter into contracts with employees of other state agencies if the work hours of employment would not be contemporaneous except as otherwise aut…

Before a qualified legal interpreter may participate in any proceedings under the provisions of the Oklahoma Legal Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Act, such interpreter shall make an oath or affirmation that the interpreter will make a true interpretation in the mann…

A. A qualified legal interpreter appointed under the provisions of the Oklahoma Legal Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Act shall be entitled to the prevailing rate for qualified legal interpreters in this state; provided, any interpreter who is appointed pursuant to S…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Act". Added by Laws 1986, c. 183, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 246, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.

Rehabilitation Services. The State Department of Rehabilitation Services is hereby directed to: 1. Provide for the availability, distribution and maintenance, at no cost to qualified individuals with hearing or speech disabilities, or both, telecommunication devices and ring-sign…

the Hearing Impaired Revolving Fund. A. There is hereby imposed a surcharge of five cents ($0.05) per local exchange telephone access line per month to pay for the equipment and maintenance program provided for in Section 2417 of this title and to provide for other needed service…

Compliance with federal legislation - Assessment of surcharge. Each certified local exchange telephone company shall comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and regulations promulgated thereunder relating to telecommunications relay services for …

If the revenues collected under this act exceed the costs of operating the program provided for in this act, and if such excess at any time equals the three-year average of expenditures under this act then such collections shall cease until one half of such surplus has been exhau…

As used in Sections 2550.1 through 2550.4 of this title: 1. “Covered person” means an individual who receives medical care and treatment through a managed care plan. In the case of a minor child, the term includes the parent or legal guardian of the child and, in the case of an i…

A. A managed care plan that has no participating provider for a covered benefit requiring a specialist shall arrange for a referral to a specialist with expertise in treating the covered benefit. The specialist shall agree to abide by the terms of the plan’s provider contract if …

conditions. A. Every managed care plan shall establish procedures governing termination of a participating provider who is terminated for reasons other than cause. The procedures shall include assurance of continued coverage of services, at the contract terms and price by a termi…

A. A managed care plan that has a closed formulary or that requires prior authorization to obtain certain drugs shall approve or disapprove a provider’s or a covered person’s request for a nonformulary drug or a drug that requires prior authorization within twenty-four (24) hours…

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Uniform Duties to Disabled Persons Act." Added by Laws 1975, c. 212, § 1, emerg. eff. May 27, 1975.

In the Uniform Duties to Disabled Persons Act: 1. "Disabled condition" means the condition of being unconscious, semiconscious, incoherent or otherwise incapacitated to communicate; 2. "Disabled person" means a person in a disabled condition; 3. "The emergency symbol" means the c…

A. A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition or any other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods or complete unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical treatment, is allergic to…

A. A law enforcement officer shall make a diligent effort to determine whether any disabled person he finds is an epileptic or a diabetic or suffers from some other type of illness that would cause the condition. Whenever feasible, this effort shall be made before the person is c…

A. A medical practitioner, in discharging his duty to a disabled person whom he has undertaken to examine or treat, shall make a reasonable search for an identifying device or identification card of the type described in subsection B, Section 3 of this act, and examine them for e…

practitioners. A. A person, other than a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner, who finds and undertakes to help a disabled person may: 1. Make a reasonable search for an identifying device; and 2. If the identifying device is found may make a reasonable search for an i…

A person who with intent to deceive provides, wears, uses or possesses a false identifying device or identification card of the type described in subsection B, Section 3 of this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined not more than Three Hundred Dollars (…

The duties imposed by this act are in addition to, and not in limitation of, other duties existing under the law of this state. Added by Laws 1975, c. 212, § 8, emerg. eff. May 27, 1975.

Act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Nondiscrimination in Health Care Coverage Act". Added by Laws 2020, c. 113, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

The Legislature finds and declares that: 1. Physical and mental disabilities, age or chronic illness should in no way diminish a person's right to life, human dignity and equal access to medical care; 2. Historically, persons with disabilities, advanced age or chronic illness hav…

As used in the Nondiscrimination in Health Care Coverage Act: 1. "Agency" shall include the state and all units of state government and shall not exclude any entity established under the constitution or laws of the state or established by any entity which was itself established u…

An agency shall be prohibited from developing or employing a dollars-per-quality adjusted life year, or similar measure that discounts the value of a life because of an individual's disability, including age or chronic illness, as a threshold to establish what type of health care…

public comment. Any agency proposing new utilization management measures shall post for public comment both the proposed measure and the rationale behind the proposed measure, including the availability of alternatives, analysis of potential impact on atypical patient populations…

ensure stakeholder engagement and transparency – Research and analysis methods. A. Any agency making decisions on utilization management measures, coverage, reimbursement or incentive programs shall be required to consult with: 1. Organizations representing patients and people wi…

For the purposes of this act, the following words and phrases mean: (a) "Minor" means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age, except such person who is on active duty with or has served in any branch of the Armed Services of the United States shall be considered a…

patient privileges A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following minors may consent to have services provided by health professionals in the following cases: 1. Any minor who is married, has a dependent child or is emancipated; 2. Any minor who is separated from hi…

The spouse, parents or legal guardian of the minor shall not be liable for payment for any health services provided under the authority of this act, unless they shall have expressly agreed to pay for such care. Minors consenting to health services shall thereby assume financial r…

If major surgery, general anesthesia; or a life-threatening procedure has to be undertaken on a minor, it shall be necessary for the physician to obtain concurrence from another physician except in an emergency in a community where no other surgeon can be contacted within a reaso…

Nothing in this act shall require any health professional to provide health care nor shall any health professional be liable for refusal to give health care. Added by Laws 1975, c. 225, § 5, emerg. eff. May 29, 1975.

Violations — Penalties — Enforcement. A. As used in this section: 1. "Child" means any person under eighteen (18) years of age; 2. a. "Gender transition procedures" means the following medical or surgical services performed for the purpose of attempting to affirm the minor's perc…

Sections 1 through 3 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Medical Savings Account Act". Added by Laws 1995, c. 249, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.

As used in the Medical Savings Account Act: 1. "Account holder" means the individual including but not limited to an employee of an employer or dependents of the individual on whose behalf the medical savings account is established; 2. "Dependent child" means any person under the…

A. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 1995, an individual who is a resident of this state or an employer shall be allowed to deposit contributions to a medical savings account. The amount of deposit for the first taxable year subsequent to the effective date of this a…