Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations

Fees. A. Applicants for a license shall apply on a form as prescribed by the Administrator of Consumer Credit. B. In order to fulfill the purposes of the Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, the Administrator is authorized to establish relationships or…

originator license – Definitions. A. The Administrator of Consumer Credit shall not issue a mortgage loan originator license unless the Administrator makes at a minimum the following findings: 1. The applicant has never had a mortgage loan originator license revoked in any govern…

A. In order to meet the prelicensing education requirement referred to in Section 2095.7 of this title, an individual shall complete at least twenty (20) hours of education approved in accordance with subsection B of this section, which shall include at least: 1. Three (3) hours …

A. In order to meet the written test requirement referred to in Section 2095.7 of this title, an individual shall pass, in accordance with standards established under this section, a qualified written test developed by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry and a…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act". Added by Laws 2001, c. 190, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.

As used in the Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act: 1. "Accommodative device" means a device designed with a primary goal of conforming to the individual's anatomy; 2. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; 3. "Certified Pedorthist (C. Ped.)” means a pr…

The Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act shall not apply to: 1. Physicians licensed by this state to practice medicine and surgery (M.D.), chiropractic (D.C.), osteopathy (D.O.), or podiatry (D.P.M.) when engaging in the practice or practices for which the person is licensed; 2. A p…

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is hereby authorized to adopt and promulgate rules, pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, that it deems necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act, including b…

A. There is hereby established an Advisory Committee on Pedorthics, which shall consist of five (5) voting members to be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to three-year terms ending December 31; provided, initial appointments shall be staggered suc…

qualification contracts - Licensure and registration without examination. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, with the assistance of the Advisory Committee on Pedorthics, shall establish qualifications for licensure and registration under the Oklahoma License…

provided - Practice without license or registration - Fines. A. A licensed pedorthist may only provide care or services pursuant to an order from a licensed podiatrist, physician, or chiropractor, when addressing a medical condition, or when evaluating, planning treatment, measur…

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall maintain a current roster of the names and addresses of all persons licensed or registered pursuant to the Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act and of all persons whose licenses or registrations have been suspended or revoke…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act”. Added by Laws 2001, c. 158, § 1, eff. Nov 1, 2001.

As used in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act: 1. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; 2. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee on Orthotics and Prosthetics; 3. "Licensed orthotist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthet…

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act shall not apply to: 1. Persons licensed by this state as practitioners of the healing arts when engaging in the practice or practices for which licensed; 2. A person who is employed by the government of the United States or any entity th…

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision is hereby authorized to adopt and promulgate rules, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, that it deems necessary for the implementation and enforcement of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act, including but n…

Assistance and advice to the Board. A. There is hereby established an Advisory Committee on Orthotics and Prosthetics, which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to three-year terms ending December 31; p…

Alternative requirements – Temporary licensure without examination. A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, with the assistance of the Advisory Committee on Orthotics and Prosthetics, shall establish qualifications for licensure and registration under the Orthoti…

for practicing without license. A. A licensed orthotist may only provide care or services pursuant to a prescription from a licensed physician. A licensed prosthetist may only provide care or services pursuant to a prescription from a licensed physician. B. Effective July 1, 2002…

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall maintain a current roster of the names and addresses of all persons licensed or registered pursuant to the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act and of all persons whose licenses or registrations have been suspended or r…

59 O.S. § 3009 Repealed by Laws 2006, c. 207, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2006

59 O.S. § 3010 Repealed by Laws 2006, c. 207, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2006

59 O.S. § 3011 Repealed by Laws 2006, c. 207, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2006

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Elevator Safety Act”. Added by Laws 2006, c. 207, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.

required - Temporary cessation of operation - Hearings - Registration of elevator - Exemptions - Other laws - Interference with Commissioner. A. The Legislature, finding that the protection of public health and safety requires that elevators and similar devices be installed, main…

As used in the Elevator Safety Act: 1. "Agency" means the Oklahoma Department of Labor; 2. "Certificate of operation" means a document issued by the Commissioner and affixed to an elevator that indicates that the elevator has been inspected and tested and found to be in complianc…

rules – Inspections. A. There is hereby established an Elevator Inspection Bureau in the Department of Labor under the direction of the chief elevator inspector, who shall be responsible to the Commissioner of Labor or a duly authorized representative for the supervision, inspect…

A. Any person, sole proprietor, partnership, firm, joint venture, association, corporation or any other business entity wishing to engage in the business of elevator, escalator, moving walk or platform or stairway chairlift inspections within the jurisdiction of this state shall …

operation fee. A. The certificate of operation fee for newly installed elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts for private residences shall be subsequent to an inspection by a third party inspector or by the Commissioner or his or her designee. B. A third party inspect…

Elevator inspectors, not employed by the authority having jurisdiction, shall submit to the Department of Labor an insurance policy, or certified copy thereof, issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state to provide general liability coverage of at least …

A. It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor to develop an enforcement program which will ensure compliance with regulations and requirements referenced in this chapter. An enforcement program may include, but is not limited to, regulations for identification of property lo…

This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of any person, firm or corporation owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing or repairing any elevator or other related me…

A. Initial inspections shall be conducted by the Commissioner or his or her designee. It shall be the responsibility of the owners of all new and existing conveyances located in any building or structure to have the conveyances inspected annually (ASME A17.1, category one) by a l…

of revenues - License and certification renewal A. The Commissioner of Labor shall have the following powers and duties: 1. The Commissioner shall: a. adopt or determine standards of elevator safety, b. license elevator contractors, elevator mechanics, and elevator inspectors, c.…

59 O.S. § 3025 Repealed by Laws 2010, c. 414, § 5, eff. July 1, 2010

This act shall be known and may be cited as "Shepherd's Law". Added by Laws 2020, c. 40, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

A. A licensed or unlicensed midwife shall disclose verbally and in written form to a prospective client at the outset of the professional relationship: 1. Which credential the midwife possesses, if any; 2. The limitations of the skills and practices of a midwife; 3. Whether the m…

situations. A. A licensed midwife shall advise a client in writing to seek medical care through consultation or referral, as specified by rules of the State Commissioner of Health, if the midwife determines that the pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum period or newborn period …

Midwives. A physician or Certified Nurse-Midwife who issues an order directing or instructing a midwife is immune from liability arising out of the inability, failure or refusal of the midwife to comply with the order. Added by Laws 2020, c. 40, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2020.

A. The State Department of Health shall maintain a roster of each person licensed as a midwife in this state. The roster shall contain for each licensed midwife the information required on the informed choice and disclosure statement under Section 3040.10 of this title and other …

As used in Shepherd's Law: 1. "Certified Nurse-Midwife" or "nurse-midwife" shall have the same meaning as provided by Section 567.3a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; 2. "Commissioner" means the State Commissioner of Health; 3. "Committee" means the Advisory Committee on Midw…

Shepherd's Law does not apply to: 1. A Certified Nurse-Midwife, a physician or another health care professional licensed by the state and operating within the scope of the person's license; 2. A student midwife who is providing midwifery care under the direct supervision of a qua…

A. The State Commissioner of Health is hereby authorized to promulgate rules, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, that the Commissioner deems necessary for the implementation and enforcement of Shepherd's Law including, but not limited to: 1. Scope of practice; 2. A fo…

A. There is hereby created, to continue until July 1, 2026, an Advisory Committee on Midwifery, which shall consist of seven (7) voting members to be appointed by the State Commissioner of Health as follows: 1. Three licensed midwives, each of whom has at least three (3) years of…

A. The State Commissioner of Health shall, with the assistance of the Advisory Committee on Midwifery, establish qualifications for licensure under Shepherd's Law. B. No person who is certified as, or holds himself or herself out to be, a Certified Professional Midwife or a Certi…

A licensed midwife shall not: 1. Provide midwifery care in violation of the rules of the State Commissioner of Health, except in an emergency that poses an immediate threat to the life of a woman or newborn; 2. Administer a prescription drug to a client other than as provided by …

titles. A. A licensed or unlicensed midwife shall not: 1. Advertise or represent that the midwife is a physician or a graduate of a medical school unless the midwife is licensed to practice medicine by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Ost…

A. Effective July 1, 2021, any person who holds himself or herself out to be, represents himself or herself to be or uses the title of Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Midwife, without holding a license issued by the State Commissioner of Health, or who is in violation…

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Deferred Deposit Lending Act”. Added by Laws 2003, c. 240, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Small Lenders Act. Any person licensed pursuant to the Deferred Deposit Lending Act may make application for licensure under the Oklahoma Small Lenders Act beginning on January 1, 2020. Beginning on and after August 1, 2020, no new deferred deposit loan may be entered into or tra…