Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations
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59 O.S. § 698.14a Sanctions – Enforcement actions – Injunctions –
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Suspension or revocation of license or certificate – Complaints – Hearings – Penalties. A. A range of sanctions is hereby made available to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners which includes, but is not limited to: 1. Revocation of licensure or certification; 2. Suspe…
59 O.S. § 698.14b Inability to practice due to mental illness or drug
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abuse - Required submission to alcohol or drug testing - Actions of Board - Reporting of impaired performance. A. Impairment is defined as the inability of a person to practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety by reason of: 1. Mental illness; or 2. Habitual us…
59 O.S. § 698.15 Report of contagious or infectious diseases
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It shall be the duty of every person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine to report to the State Veterinarian of the State of Oklahoma the name of the owner or person in possession of all domestic animals afflicted with any contagious or infectious disease required to b…
59 O.S. § 698.16 Abandoned animals
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A. 1. Any animal except domestic animals as such term is defined in Section 85.1 of Title 4 of the Oklahoma Statutes placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for services which is abandoned by its owner, the owner’s agent, or any other person for a period of more than thr…
59 O.S. § 698.16a Animal health records – Disclosure – Liability
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A. Animal health records shall be the property of the owner or manager of a veterinary practice that has prepared such records, and shall include, but not be limited to, written records and notes, radiographs, sonographic images, video tapes, photographs, laboratory reports, or o…
59 O.S. § 698.16b Persons reporting information or investigating –
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Liability. No person or entity which, in good faith, reports or provides information or investigates any person as authorized by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, shall be liable in a civil action for damages or relief arising from the reporting, providing of information or i…
59 O.S. § 698.17 Good faith rendering of emergency care or treatment to
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animal or human victim – Liability. Any veterinarian or registered veterinary technician who is licensed or certified in this state or licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician who is a resident of another state or the District of Columbia, and who in good faith ren…
59 O.S. § 698.18 Penalties
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine without a current license or certificate issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, or to knowingly aid or abet another person in the unlicensed practice or attempted pract…
59 O.S. § 698.19A Field citation – Probable cause committee – Contest
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hearing – Fine. A. 1. If, upon completion of an investigation, the Executive Director of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has probable cause to believe that a licensed veterinarian or any other person has violated provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act …
59 O.S. § 698.2 Definitions
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As used in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; 2. "Animal" means any animal other than humans and includes, but is not limited to, fowl, fish, birds and reptiles, wild or domestic, living or dead; 3. "Veterinaria…
59 O.S. § 698.20 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
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59 O.S. § 698.20 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
59 O.S. § 698.21 Certified veterinary technician – Use of terms and
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titles - Person not considered to be veterinary technician. A. Individuals certified as veterinary technicians pursuant to the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act may use the terms registered veterinary technician, veterinary technician, or abbreviations such as CVT, RVT, and VT. B.…
59 O.S. § 698.22 Candidates for examination - Employment by veterinarian
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of registered veterinary technician not required. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall examine a candidate for certification as a veterinary technician. A candidate for examination shall pay to the secretary of the Board a reasonable fee established by rule of…
59 O.S. § 698.23 Issuance of certificate
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Upon receiving from the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners a report that an applicant has successfully passed the examination and is recommended for certification, the Board shall issue a certificate in a form approved by the Board. Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 4, eff. …
59 O.S. § 698.24 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
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59 O.S. § 698.24 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
59 O.S. § 698.25 Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew - Probation
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The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the certificate of a veterinary technician or place the veterinary technician on probation, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, upon a determination based on clear and convincing eviden…
59 O.S. § 698.26 Unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine –
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Emergency treatment – Improper use of title - Penalties. A. It is unlawful for a registered veterinary technician, veterinary technologist, nurse, veterinary assistant or other employee to diagnose animal diseases, prescribe medical or surgical treatment, or perform as a surgeon …
59 O.S. § 698.27 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
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59 O.S. § 698.27 Repealed by Laws 1999, c. 94, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1999
59 O.S. § 698.28 Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund
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There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the "Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund" which shall consist of all monies received by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as provided by statute. The fund shall be a continuing fund not su…
59 O.S. § 698.29 Confidentiality of information
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A. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its employees, independent contractors, appointed committee members, or other agents shall keep confidential, all information obtained: 1. During an investigation of citizen…
59 O.S. § 698.3 State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Purpose -
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Conflicts of interest - Liability. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2030, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, to regulate and enforce the practice of veterinary medicine in this state in a…
59 O.S. § 698.30 Nonveterinary equine dental care provider
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certification. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall annually certify any practitioner of teeth floating, known as a nonveterinary equine dental care provider and as defined by paragraph 25 of Section 698.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Certification sh…
59 O.S. § 698.30a Nonveterinary reproductive services technician -
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Certification requirements. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall certify an individual as a nonveterinary reproductive services technician who qualifies and passes a written certification examination approved by the Board and who holds a Ph.D. from an accredit…
59 O.S. § 698.30b Animal Technology Advisory Committee - Oversight -
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Members. A. The Animal Technology Advisory Committee shall be overseen by the Board and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry and shall investigate, examine, discuss and determine whether any new or evolving technology, procedure, method or practice should be…
59 O.S. § 698.31 Short title
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Large Animal Veterinarian Incentive Act”. Added by Laws 2008, c. 338, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
59 O.S. § 698.32 Definitions
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As used in the Large Animal Veterinarian Incentive Act: 1. “Veterinary Center” means the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University; 2. “Program” means the veterinary training program for rural Oklahoma established pursuant to Section 3 of this act; and 3.…
59 O.S. § 698.33 Short title — Dr. Lee Denney Act of 2024 — Veterinary
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training program for rural Oklahoma. A. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dr. Lee Denney Act of 2024". B. There is hereby established the veterinary training program for rural Oklahoma to be administered by the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Medici…
59 O.S. § 698.4 Appointment - Qualifications - Terms - Removal for
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cause. A. 1. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall consist of six (6) members, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Board shall consist of five licensed veterinarian members, and one lay person representing the general public. 2…
59 O.S. § 698.5 Oath of office - Officers, powers and duties - Reports -
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Standing or ad hoc committees. A. 1. Each member of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall take the constitutional oath of office. 2. The Board shall organize annually, at the last meeting of the Board before the beginning of the next fiscal year, by electing from …
59 O.S. § 698.5a Authority and duties
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A. 1. Investigators for the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall perform such services as are necessary in the investigation of criminal activity or preparation of administrative actions. 2. In addition, investigators shall have the authority and duty to investigate …
59 O.S. § 698.6 Meetings - Notice - Emergency meetings - Travel expenses
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- Revenues and funds - Increases in fees, charges, etc. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall meet at least once each year in the first half of the calendar year and once each year in the second half of the calendar year. In addition, the Board may meet at othe…
59 O.S. § 698.7 Powers and duties of Board
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The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall have the powers and it shall also be its duty to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine. In addition to any other powers placed on it by the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act or as otherwise provided by law, the Board sha…
59 O.S. § 698.8 Licenses - Evidence of suitability to practice -
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Practice without license - Certificate in lieu of license. A. It shall be unlawful to practice veterinary medicine in this state without a license or certificate issued by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. B. Requirements for licensure or certification shall be set…
59 O.S. § 698.8a Veterinary faculty license
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The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may issue a veterinary faculty license to any qualified applicant associated with one of the state's institutions of higher learning and involved in the instructional program of either undergraduate or graduate veterinary medical st…
59 O.S. § 698.9 Repealed by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1990
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59 O.S. § 698.9 Repealed by Laws 1990, c. 314, § 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1990
59 O.S. § 698.9a Reinstatement of suspended, revoked or nonrenewed
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licenses or certificates. A. 1. Licenses or certificates suspended, revoked or not renewed for any purpose may be reinstated upon the motion of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners upon proper application of the licensee or certificate holder. 2. A license or certifica…
59 O.S. § 725.1 Branch of healing art indicated by appending words or
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letters to name. A. Every person who writes or prints, or causes to be written or printed, his or her name (whether or not the word "Doctor", or an abbreviation thereof, is used in connection therewith) in connection with, as engaging in, or holding himself or herself out as enga…
59 O.S. § 725.2 Designations to be used and by whom
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A. The following ten classes of persons may use the word "Doctor", or an abbreviation thereof, and shall have the right to use, whether or not in conjunction with the word "Doctor", or any abbreviation thereof, the following designations: 1. The letters "D.P.M." or the words podi…
59 O.S. § 725.3 Violations – Administrative penalties – Investigation
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and prosecution by Attorney General. A. 1. Any licensed health care provider found by the appropriate licensing board or state agency to be in violation of the provisions of subsection E of Section 725.2 of this title shall be punished by an administrative penalty of not less tha…
59 O.S. § 725.4 Referral of patients or clients to testing center or
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laboratory - Disclosure of financial interest or remuneration - Disciplinary actions - Injunctions. A. Any health or mental health care professional or health care provider who refers patients or clients to a testing center or laboratory shall provide written disclosure to such p…
59 O.S. § 725.5 Limitation of liability for doctors rendering medical
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care on volunteer basis. A health care provider authorized to use the designation “Doctor”, or an abbreviation thereof pursuant to the provisions of Section 725.2 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, who renders medical care on a voluntary basis at a free medical clinic or an ed…
59 O.S. § 731.1 Definitions
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As used in Sections 731.1 through 731.7 of this title: 1. "Person" means any individual, or association of individuals or group of individuals; 2. "Human ill" or "human illness" means any human disease, ailment, deformity, injury or unhealthy or abnormal physical and/or mental co…
59 O.S. § 731.2 Use of word "Doctor" or abbreviation "Dr.", etc. as
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evidence. A. Proof that any class of persons identified in Section 725.2 of this title appends to their name the word "Doctor", the abbreviation "Dr.", or any other word, abbreviation or designation, which word, abbreviation or designation, indicate that such person is qualified …
59 O.S. § 731.3 Unlicensed person not to hold himself out as qualified
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Except as authorized by the provisions of Sections 492 and 731.5 of this title and Section 5 of this act, no person shall in any manner engage in, offer to engage in, or hold himself out as qualified to engage in the diagnosis and/or treatment of any human ill unless such person …
59 O.S. § 731.4 Punishment for violations
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Any person who shall violate the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00), nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not le…
59 O.S. § 731.5 Application of law
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Nothing in Sections 731.1 through 731.6 of this title shall apply to: 1. Any commissioned officer in any of the healing arts licensed as such in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Public Health Service, or Marine Hospital Service, in the discharge of the professional duties o…
59 O.S. § 731.6 Partial invalidity
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If any section, paragraph or clause of this act is for any reason held invalid, such fact shall not affect the validity of any other portion hereof. Laws 1947, p. 359, § 6.
59 O.S. § 731.7 Spinal manipulation
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A. No person shall perform spinal manipulation in this state until first being adequately trained in this procedure through formal education at an accredited college or school. B. As used in this section, "spinal manipulation" means a manual procedure that involves a directed thr…
59 O.S. § 736.2 Injunction
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Provided that any violation hereof shall be enjoined by any court having jurisdiction of the parties on the application or petition of the county attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, and upon his refusal, by the Attorney General. Laws 1947, p.359, § 2.
59 O.S. § 738.1 Injunctions granted without bond to specified boards
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Injunctions, without bond, may be granted by district courts to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, the Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Dentistry,…