Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations
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59 O.S. § 738.2 Consent of Board issuing license - Laws governing - Duty
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of Attorney General. None of the Boards referred to in Section 1 of this act shall be permitted to institute an action to enjoin any person who holds a valid license regularly issued by any other of the above-named Boards without first obtaining the written consent of said other …
59 O.S. § 738.3 Attorneys, employment of
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Each of the Boards referred to in Section 1 of this act shall have the authority to employ attorneys to advise and assist such Boards in the performance of its official duties and functions and in carrying out the provisions of this act; provided, that the compensation of such at…
59 O.S. § 738.4 District attorney's right not abrogated
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Nothing in this act shall abrogate the right of any district attorney in this state to institute an action to enjoin or prosecute for violations of any of the laws of this state relating to the practice of any of the healing arts. Laws 1951, p. 166, § 4.
59 O.S. § 738.6 Actions for declaratory rulings
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no board referred to in Section 738.1 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes may bring or maintain any action for declaratory ruling against any person or entity, including any agency of this state, other than licensees of that board or p…
59 O.S. § 887.1 Short title
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This act shall be known as the "Physical Therapy Practice Act". Laws 1965, c. 153, § 1, emerg. eff. May 26, 1965.
59 O.S. § 887.10 Temporary permit without examination
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A. Upon proper application to the Board, and payment of the fee required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, the Board shall issue without examination a temporary permit to practice physical therapy or to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this stat…
59 O.S. § 887.12 Renewal of licenses
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A. 1. Except as otherwise provided by the Physical Therapy Practice Act, all licenses shall expire on January 31 of each year. A license may be renewed during the month of January of each year upon: a. application, b. evidence of satisfactory completion of a program of continuing…
59 O.S. § 887.13 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license –
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Definitions. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke a license to any person, after notice and hearing in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the…
59 O.S. § 887.14 Titles and abbreviations
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Any person holding a license pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act as a physical therapist may use the title "Physical Therapist", "Registered Physical Therapist", or "Licensed Physical Therapist", or the letters "P.T.", "R.P.T.", or "L.P.T.", as authori…
59 O.S. § 887.15 Obtaining license by misrepresentations - Penalty
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Any person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant by any willful misrepresentation, grossly negligent misrepresentation, or any fraudulent misrepresentation, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall…
59 O.S. § 887.16 Misrepresentations - Penalties and actions
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A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or as a provider of physical therapy services unless such person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. B. Any…
59 O.S. § 887.17 Referrals by physicians, surgeons, or assistants
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thereof - Exceptions. A. 1. Except for workers’ compensation claims, any person licensed under the Physical Therapy Practice Act as a physical therapist including, but not limited to, a licensed physical therapist operating under a direct-to-employer contract, may evaluate and tr…
59 O.S. § 887.18 Fees
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The Board shall prescribe and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees in the amounts determined by the Board but not exceeding the following maximum amounts unless cost justification is present: Physical Therapist Examination ..................$150.0…
59 O.S. § 887.19 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Purpose A. The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs …
59 O.S. § 887.2 Definitions
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As used in the Physical Therapy Practice Act: 1. “Physical therapy” means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act; 2. “Practice of physical therapy” means the us…
59 O.S. § 887.3 License requirements
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No person shall designate himself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, nor practice, nor hold himself out to the public as being able to practice physical therapy in this state, unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice…
59 O.S. § 887.4 Physical Therapy Committee - Membership - Powers and
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duties. A. There is hereby established a Physical Therapy 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 education of …
59 O.S. § 887.5 Powers and duties of Board
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The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall have the power and duty to: 1. Promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act; 2. Determine, as recommended by the Committee, the qualifications of applicants for licensure, co…
59 O.S. § 887.6 Qualifications for license
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A. Except as otherwise provided by law, to be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act an applicant shall pass an examination based on standards promulgated by the State Board of…
59 O.S. § 887.7 Application for licenses - Fees
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Any person intending to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state shall apply to the Board in writing. Such application shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Board and shall request such information from the applicant as will in…
59 O.S. § 887.8 Issuance of license - Reexamination
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The Board shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who successfully passes the examination in accordance with standards promulgated by the Board and who otherwise complies with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Any applicant who fails to pass the ex…
59 O.S. § 887.9 License without examination
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Upon payment to the Board of a fee as provided by the Physical Therapy 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 licensed or otherwise registered as a physical thera…
59 O.S. § 888.1 Short title
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This act shall be known and cited as the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act". Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
59 O.S. § 888.10 Renewal of license - Continuing education
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A. Licenses under this act shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Board, upon payment of a renewal fee provided for in Section 11 of this act. The Board may provide for the late renewal of a …
59 O.S. § 888.11 Fees
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The Board shall prescribe and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees in the amounts determined by the Board for the following: 1. Initial license fee; 2. Renewal of license fee; and 3. Late renewal fee. Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 11, eff. Nov. 1,…
59 O.S. § 888.12 Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee -
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Creation - Membership - Term - Vacancies - Removal - Liability. An Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is hereby created. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Board, upon recommendati…
59 O.S. § 888.13 Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee -
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Officers - Meetings - Rules - Records - Expenses. A. The members of the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee shall elect from their number a chairman. Special meetings of the Committee shall be called by the chairman on the written request of any three members. The Co…
59 O.S. § 888.14 Powers and duties of Committee
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A. The Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee shall recommend to the Board for approval a list of applicants for licenses at least twice each year at such reasonable times and places as shall be designated by the Board in its discretion. B. The Board shall approve the e…
59 O.S. § 888.15 Titles and abbreviations - Misrepresentation -
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Penalties. A. Any person holding a license as occupational therapist issued by the Board may use the title "Occupational Therapist", "Registered Occupational Therapist", or "Licensed Occupational Therapist", or the letters "O.T.", "O.T.R.", or "O.T.R./L.". Any person holding a li…
59 O.S. § 888.2 Purpose
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In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being misled by incompetent and unauthorized persons, to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, and to as…
59 O.S. § 888.3 Definitions
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As used in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act: 1. "Occupational therapy" is a health profession for which practitioners provide assessment, treatment, and consultation through the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by or at risk of physical illness or …
59 O.S. § 888.4 License required - Application of act - Plan of care
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A. No person shall practice occupational therapy or hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the provisions…
59 O.S. § 888.5 Practices, services and activities not prohibited
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Nothing in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: 1. Any persons of other licensed professions or personnel supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing work incidental to the p…
59 O.S. § 888.6 See the following versions:
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OS 59-888.6v1 (HB 1373, Laws 2019, c. 363, § 39). OS 59-888.6v2 (SB 1038, Laws 2019, c. 383, § 3).
59 O.S. § 888.6v1 Application for license - Information required
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An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file written application on forms provided by the Board, as recommended by the Committee, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that he meets the following requiremen…
59 O.S. § 888.6v2 Application for license - Information required
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An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file written application on forms provided by the Board, as recommended by the Committee, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant meets the following…
59 O.S. § 888.7 Application for license - Form - Examination and
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reexamination. A. A person applying for a license shall demonstrate his or her eligibility in accordance with the requirements of Section 888.6 of this title and shall make application for examination upon a form in such a manner as the National Board for Certification in Occupat…
59 O.S. § 888.8 Waiver of examination, education or experience
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requirements. A. The Board shall waive the examination and grant a license to any person certified prior to the effective date of this act as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or a certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the American Occupational Therap…
59 O.S. § 888.9 Denial, refusal, suspension, revocation, censure
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probation and reinstatement of license – Definitions. A. The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license, or may censure a licensee, publicly or otherwise, or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant for license has be…
59 O.S. § 889 Short title - Music Therapy Practice Act
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This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Music Therapy Practice Act". Added by Laws 2016, c. 202, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
59 O.S. § 889.1 Definitions
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As used in the Music Therapy Practice Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; 2. "Board-certified music therapist" means an individual who has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy …
59 O.S. § 889.10 License required to advertise or represent – Violations
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of act - Penalties. A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself or herself as a licensed music therapist or as a provider of music therapy services unless the person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Music Therapy Practice Act. B. It sh…
59 O.S. § 889.11 Refusal to issue or renew, or suspension or revocation
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of, license – Definitions. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke a license to any person, after notice and hearing in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to the Music Therapy Practice Act and the prov…
59 O.S. § 889.12 License fees
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The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall prescribe and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees in the amounts determined by the Board, but not exceeding the following maximum amount, unless cost justification is present: Music Thera…
59 O.S. § 889.2 License required to practice
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A. No person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice music therapy or provide music therapy services in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the Music Therapy Practice Act. B. Nothing in the Music Therapy Pr…
59 O.S. § 889.3 Music Therapy Committee
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A. There is hereby established the Music Therapy Committee to advise the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision on all matters pertaining to the licensure, education and continuing education of licensed music therapists and the practice of music therapy. B. 1. The Board…
59 O.S. § 889.4 State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision duties
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The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall: 1. Appoint all members of the Committee. The Committee shall consist of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Board with expertise and assistance in carrying out his or her duties pursuant to…
59 O.S. § 889.5 License requirements
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A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall issue a license to an applicant for a music therapy license when such applicant has completed and submitted an application upon a form and in such manner as the Board prescribes, ac…
59 O.S. § 889.6 License renewal – Inactive status
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A. Every license issued under the Music Therapy Practice Act shall be renewed biennially. A license shall be renewed upon payment of a renewal fee if the applicant is not in violation of any of the terms of the Music Therapy Practice Act at the time of application for renewal. Pr…
59 O.S. § 889.7 Acceptable uses of music-therapy-related acronyms and
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names. A. A licensed professional music therapist may use the letters "LPMT" in connection with his or her name. Use of the letters "MT- BC" is contingent upon maintenance of national certification guidelines provided by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. B. A person o…