Oklahoma § 18-809 - License requirement
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-809 — License requirement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-809. License requirement
Except as provided in Section 815 of this title, no person shall
hold an interest in a domestic professional entity including a
domestic professional entity that owns a domestic professional
entity rendering professional service who is not duly licensed or
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 18. Corporations
otherwise permitted in accordance with the provisions of this
state’s licensing laws for the profession or related profession to
render the same professional services or related professional
services as those for which the entity is organized. No person
shall be a shareholder of a professional corporation who is not duly
licensed or otherwise permitted to render the same professional
services or related professional services as the services for which
the corporation is organized. An owner of a qualified foreign
professional entity need not be duly licensed if he or she is not
rendering professional services in this state.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 206, § 9, emerg. eff. July 26, 1961. Amended
by Laws 1981, c. 312, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1981; Laws 1993, c. 345, §
2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 339, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1995;
Laws 2024, c. 120, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-809
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-809 cover?
Section 18-809 ("License requirement") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 18-809?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 18-809" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 18-809 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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