Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations
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59 O.S. § 521 Exceptions
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No health care services may be performed under this act in any of the following areas: (a) The measurement of the powers or range of human vision, or the determination of the accommodation and refractive states of the human eye or the scope of its functions in general, or the fit…
59 O.S. § 521.1 Primary care provider
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, a physician assistant shall be considered to be a primary care provider when the physician assistant is practicing in the medical specialties required for a physician to be a primary care provider. Added by Laws 2020, c. 1…
59 O.S. § 521.2 Billing and payment
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A. Payment for services within the physician assistant's scope of practice by a health insurance plan shall be made when ordered or performed by the physician assistant, if the same service would have been covered if ordered or performed by a physician. An in-network physician as…
59 O.S. § 521.3 Emergency or state or local disaster medical care –
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Liability immunity. A. A physician assistant licensed in this state or licensed or authorized to practice in any other U.S. jurisdiction or who is credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a…
59 O.S. § 521.4 Repealed by Laws 2025, c. 343, § 10
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59 O.S. § 521.4 Repealed by Laws 2025, c. 343, § 10
59 O.S. § 522 Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 289, § 12, emerg. eff. June 3
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1993.
59 O.S. § 523 Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 289, § 12, emerg. eff. June 3
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1993.
59 O.S. § 524 Abortion - Infant prematurely born alive - Right to
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medical treatment. The rights to medical treatment of an infant prematurely born alive in the course of an abortion shall be the same as the rights of an infant of similar medical status prematurely born. Laws 1977, c. 10, § 1, emerg. eff. March 11, 1977.
59 O.S. § 525 Short title
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act". Laws 1981, c. 150, § 1, operative July 1, 1981.
59 O.S. § 526 Definitions
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As used in the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Act: 1. "Athletic trainer" means a person with the qualifications specified in Section 530 of this title, whose major responsibility is the rendering of professional services for the prevention, emergency care, first aid and treatment of …
59 O.S. § 527 License required
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No person shall hold himself or herself out as an athletic trainer without firstbeing licensed under the provisions of this act. Laws 1981, c. 150, § 3, operative July 1, 1981.
59 O.S. § 528 Board - Powers and duties
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The Board, acting upon the advice of the Committee, shall issue all licenses required by this act, and shall exercise the following powers and duties: 1. To make rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of this act; 2. To prescribe application forms for …
59 O.S. § 529 Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee
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There is hereby created the Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee, to be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. To qualify as a member, a person must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Oklahoma for fiv…
59 O.S. § 530 Qualifications of applicants - Applications - Examination
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fee - Apprentice athletic trainers license. A. An applicant to be eligible for an athletic trainer license must meet one of the following qualifications: 1. Has successfully completed the athletic training curriculum requirements of an accredited college or university approved by…
59 O.S. § 531 Expiration of license - Renewal - License fees
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A. A license issued pursuant to this act expires one (1) year from the date of issuance. Licenses shall be renewed according to procedures established by the Board and upon payment of the renewal fee. B. License fees shall be established by the Board: 1. An athletic trainer exami…
59 O.S. § 532 Denial, suspension or revocation of license – Definitions
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A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may refuse to issue a license to an applicant or may suspend or revoke the license of any athletic trainer or apprentice if he or she has: 1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates to the occupation of a…
59 O.S. § 533 Violation of act - Penalty
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Violation of any provision of this act shall be a misdemeanor and conviction shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Laws 1981, c. 150, § 9, operative July 1, 1981.
59 O.S. § 534 Persons actively engaged as athletic trainers exempted
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from qualifications - Misrepresentations - Voluntary prevention, emergency care or first aid services. A. Any person actively engaged as an athletic trainer in this state on the effective date of this act shall, within six (6) months of that date, be issued a license if proof is …
59 O.S. § 535 Practice of medicine unauthorized - Exemptions from act
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A. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the practice of medicine by any person. The provisions of this act do not apply to physicians licensed as such by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; to dentists, duly qualified and registered under the laws of t…
59 O.S. § 536.1 Short title
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Sections 1 through 11 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the "Registered Electrologist Act". Added by Laws 1985, c. 151, § 1, operative July 1, 1985.
59 O.S. § 536.10 Personnel and facilities
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A. The basic personnel and necessary facilities which are required to administer the Registered Electrologist Act shall be the personnel and facilities of the Board. The Board personnel shall act as agents of the Committee. If necessary for the administration or implementation of…
59 O.S. § 536.11 Violation of act - Penalties
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On and after July 1, 1985, any person who practices electrolysis in violation of the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand D…
59 O.S. § 536.2 Definitions
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As used in the Registered Electrologist Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; 2. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists; 3. "Electrolysis" means the practice of using an electrosurgical apparatus to accomplish p…
59 O.S. § 536.3 Transfer of funds, records, etc
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On or before August 1, 1985, all monies, funds, records, equipment, furniture and fixtures, files and supplies now subject to the jurisdiction and control of the State Board of Electrology are hereby transferred to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Any other o…
59 O.S. § 536.4 Board - Powers and duties
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The Board, acting upon the advice of the Committee, shall issue all licenses required by the Registered Electrologist Act, and shall exercise the following powers and duties: 1. To make rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement the provisions of the Registered Electrolo…
59 O.S. § 536.5 Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists
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A. There is hereby created the Advisory Committee of Registered Electrologists. The Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Board. The Board may appoint the Committee members from a list of six (6) persons submitted annually by the Oklahoma State Electrologi…
59 O.S. § 536.7 Qualifications for licensure - Evidence - Examination -
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Nonresidents - Continuing education - Renewal of license. A. A licensed electrologist shall consist of all persons who are currently licensed by the State Board of Electrology and all persons over twenty-one (21) years of age who have satisfactorily passed all examinations before…
59 O.S. § 536.8 Registration of license - Display - Surrender
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Every person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act to practice electrolysis in this state shall keep the license displayed in his place of business as long as he or she is engaged in the practice of electrolysis. The receipt for the annual…
59 O.S. § 536.9 Suspension or revocation of license
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A. The Board may suspend or revoke the license of any person authorized to practice electrolysis pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Electrologist Act upon proof that the licensee: 1. Has used fraud or deception in applying for a license or in passing the examination pro…
59 O.S. § 538.1 Short title — Laser Hair Removal Act
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Laser Hair Removal Act”. Added by Laws 2024, c. 291, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
59 O.S. § 538.2 Definitions
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1. “Health professional” means a physician, physician assistant as defined in Section 519.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as defined in Section 567.3a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Registered Nurse as defined in Section 567.3a of…
59 O.S. § 538.3 Practitioner requirements — Oversight
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A. A laser practitioner shall only perform laser hair removal using lasers or pulsed light devices approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for noninvasive procedures. B. A person shall not perform or attempt to perform laser hair removal unless the person…
59 O.S. § 540 Short title
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act". Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
59 O.S. § 540.1 Purpose of act
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In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being misled by incompetent and un- authorized persons, to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of therapeutic recreation specialists and to assure the availability of…
59 O.S. § 540.10 Restriction on delegation compromising client safety
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A. No person shall coerce a licensed therapeutic recreation specialist into compromising client safety by requiring the licensed therapist to delegate activities or tasks if the licensed therapeutic recreation specialist determines that it is inappropriate to do so. B. A licensed…
59 O.S. § 540.11 License without examination - Temporary licenses
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A. Upon payment to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision of a fee as provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board may issue a license without examination to any person who is l…
59 O.S. § 540.12 Violation of act - Penalties
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A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreational specialist or as a provider of therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy services unless the person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Re…
59 O.S. § 540.2 Definitions
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As used in the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act: 1. "Therapeutic recreation specialist" means a person licensed to practice therapeutic recreation in the State of Oklahoma; 2. a. "Therapeutic recreation" or "recreation therapy" means the specialized application of recreation t…
59 O.S. § 540.3 License required
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A. No person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice therapeutic recreation or provide therapeutic recreation services in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act. B. Noth…
59 O.S. § 540.4 Therapeutic Recreation Committee - Membership - Powers
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and duties. A. There is hereby established the Therapeutic Recreation Committee to assist the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision in conducting examinations for applicants and to advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education, and continuing e…
59 O.S. § 540.5 State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision -
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Powers and duties. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall have the power and duty to: 1. Promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the performance of its duties pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act, including the requi…
59 O.S. § 540.6 Licensure requirements
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A. To be eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation specialist pursuant to the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act, an applicant shall: 1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; 2. Have successfully completed an academic program with a baccalaureate deg…
59 O.S. § 540.7 License renewal
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A. Initial licenses and renewals shall be valid for two (2) years. B. Persons licensed as therapeutic recreation specialists are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: 1. Have completed a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of therapeutic recreation service; and 2. Have m…
59 O.S. § 540.8 Restrictions on the use of certain words and the letters
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TRS/L or CTRS/L in connection with a name or business. A. A licensed therapeutic recreation specialist may use the letters TRS/L or CTRS/L in connection with his or her name or place of business. CTRS/L is contingent upon maintenance of the National Council for Therapeutic Recrea…
59 O.S. § 540.9 Services requiring a referral - Exceptions
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A. Initiation of therapeutic recreation services to individuals with medically related conditions shall be based on a referral from a physician who is either a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathy. B. No freestanding clinic may be operated under this license. C. Prevention, w…
59 O.S. § 541 Short title
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act”. Added by Laws 2008, c. 20, § 1, emerg. eff. April 11, 2008.
59 O.S. § 541.1 Services of assistant – Scope of practice –
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Certification and registration – Acts prohibited. A. A radiologist may use the services of a radiologist assistant, licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, to practice radiology assistance under the direct supervision of a physician licensed by the State…
59 O.S. § 541.2 Radiologist Assistant Advisory Committee
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A. There is hereby created a Radiologist Assistant Advisory Committee within the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to assist in administering the provisions of the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: 1. …
59 O.S. § 541.3 Board – Powers and duties
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A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall: 1. License and renew the licenses of duly qualified applicants; 2. Maintain an up-to-date list of every person licensed to practice as a radiologist assistant pursuant to the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act. The l…
59 O.S. § 541.4 Examination – Licensure by endorsement
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A. The applicant, except where otherwise defined in the Radiologist Assistant Licensure Act, shall be required to pass an examination, whereupon the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may issue to the applicant a license to practice as a radiologist assistant. B. Th…