Oklahoma § 59-2040 - Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license Probation, reprimand or denial of license

§ 59-2040. Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license Probation, reprimand or denial of license

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may revoke,

suspend or refuse to renew any license or place on probation, or

otherwise reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if

it finds that the person:

1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to

procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory

care;

2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or

other causes of incompetency;

3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used

or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;

6. Has practiced respiratory care after the license has expired

or has been suspended;

7. Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any license

illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;

8. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any

provision of the Respiratory Care Practice Act;

9. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the

rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics

adopted and published by the Board; or

10. Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 171, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.