Oklahoma § 4-397 - Revocation of licenses

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 4-397 — Revocation of licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-397. Revocation of licenses

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry,

after notice and a reasonable opportunity to defend, may revoke the

license granted an institution (1) if the institution has violated

any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated by

the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry pursuant

hereto; (2) if the standards, personnel, facilities, practices or

activities of an institution are such that the continued exercise of

the rights conferred by the license issued to the institution is not

in the public interest.

Added by Laws 1951, p. 10, § 7. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 108, § 3,

eff. Nov. 1, 2012.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 4-397

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 4-397 cover?

Section 4-397 ("Revocation of licenses") 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 § 4-397?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 4-397 apply to my situation?

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