Oklahoma § 59-1738 - Probation, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license

§ 59-1738. Probation, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license

– Definitions.

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall

revoke or suspend a license, probate a license suspension, or

reprimand a licensee on proof of:

1. Any violation of the provisions of the Licensed Dietitian

Act;

2. Any violation of a rule adopted by the Advisory Committee on

Dietetic Registration of the State Board of Medical Examiners;

3. Failure to refer patients to other health care providers if

symptoms indicate conditions for which treatment is outside the

standards of practice as specified in the rules and regulations

promulgated by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed

Dietitian Act;

4. Use of drugs, narcotics, medication or intoxicating liquors

to an extent which affects the professional competency of the

applicant or licensee;

5. Conviction of a felony crime that substantially relates to

the occupation of a licensed dietitian and poses a reasonable threat

to public safety;

6. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license as a dietitian

by fraud or deception;

7. Gross negligence in the practice of nutrition;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

8. A finding of mental incompetence by a court of competent

jurisdiction and the licensee has not subsequently been lawfully

declared sane;

9. Engagement in conduct contrary to the Standards of

Professional Conduct established by the Board, whether in the course

of his or her professional capacity or otherwise, which conduct

would reasonably be found to bring discredit to the profession of

dietetics;

10. Engagement in any act in conflict with the Code of Ethics

established by the Board; or

11. A license suspended or revoked in another state.

B. If the Board proposes to suspend or revoke a person's

license, the person is entitled to a hearing before the Board.

C. Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a license

are governed by rules and regulations of the Board.

D. Conviction in a criminal proceeding shall not be a condition

precedent to the imposition of discipline.

E. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.

Added by Laws 1984, c. 144, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by

Laws 2016, c. 368, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 56,

eff. Nov. 1, 2019.