Oklahoma § 59-1875 - Powers and duties - Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol

§ 59-1875. Powers and duties - Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol

and Drug Counselors.

In addition to any other powers and duties imposed by law, the

Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors shall have

the power and duty to:

1. Promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of

the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act, and to make orders as

it may deem necessary or expedient in the performance of its duties;

2. Prepare, conduct and grade examinations of persons who apply

for certification or licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor and

certification for co-occurring disorders;

3. Determine a satisfactory passing score on such examinations

and issue certifications and licenses to persons who pass the

examinations or who are otherwise entitled to certification and

licensure;

4. Determine eligibility for certification and licensure and

requirements for approval as a supervisor;

5. Issue and renew certificates and licenses for alcohol and

drug counselors and certification for co-occurring disorders;

6. Upon good cause shown:

a.

deny the issuance of a certificate or license,

b.

suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a certificate or

license,

c.

place a holder of a certificate or a licensee on

probation, or

d.

suspend, revoke, refuse to renew or otherwise sanction

a certified alcohol and drug counselor candidate or a

licensed alcohol and drug counselor candidate;

7. Establish and levy administrative penalties against any

person or entity who violates any of the provisions of the Licensed

Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act or any rule promulgated or order

issued pursuant thereto;

8. Obtain an office, secure facilities, and employ, direct,

discharge and define the duties and set the salaries of office

personnel as deemed necessary by the Board;

9. Initiate disciplinary, prosecution and injunctive

proceedings against any person or entity who violates any of the

provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act, or any

rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto; provided, the

Board shall be exempt from providing surety for the costs in

connection with the commencement of any legal proceedings under the

provisions of the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act;

10. Investigate alleged violations of the Licensed Alcohol and

Drug Counselors Act, or the rules, orders or final orders of the

Board and impose as part of any disciplinary action the payment of

costs expended by the Board for any legal fees and costs, including,

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but not limited to, probation and monitoring, staff time, salary and

travel expenses, witness fees and attorney fees;

11. Promulgate rules of conduct governing the practice of

certified and licensed alcohol and drug counselors, certified

alcohol and drug counselor candidates, licensed alcohol and drug

counselor candidates and supervisors;

12. Keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings;

13. Promulgate rules for continuing education requirements for

certified and licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and supervisors;

14. Issue a certificate or license by endorsement to an

applicant certified or licensed to practice as a certified or

licensed alcohol and drug counselor in another state if the Board

deems such applicant to have qualifications that are comparable to

those required under the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act

and, if the Board deems the applicant as meeting the standards,

provided by rules, for certification or licensure by endorsement;

15. Require certified and licensed drug and alcohol counselors

to maintain their patient records for a period of seven (7) years

from the date the service was provided; and

16. Perform such other duties and have such other

responsibilities as necessary to implement the provisions of the

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act.

Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 6, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended

by Laws 2008, c. 400, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008; Laws 2011, c. 254, §

1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.