Oklahoma § 59-4200.11 - Disciplinary actions and proceedings

§ 59-4200.11. Disciplinary actions and proceedings

A. The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering may take

disciplinary action against a person licensed pursuant to the

Massage Therapy Practice Act as follows:

1. Deny or refuse to renew a license;

2. Suspend or revoke a license;

3. Issue an administrative reprimand; or

4. Impose probationary conditions when the licensee or

applicant has engaged in unprofessional conduct that has endangered

or is likely to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the

public.

B. The Board shall take disciplinary action upon a finding that

the licensee or person has committed an act of unprofessional

conduct or committed a violation of rule or law.

C. Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted by sworn

complaint of any person, including members of the Board, and shall

conform to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

D. The Board shall establish the guidelines for the disposition

of disciplinary cases. Guidelines may include, but shall not be

limited to, periods of probation, conditions of probation,

suspension, revocation or reissuance of a license.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

E. A license holder who has been found culpable and sanctioned

by the Board shall be responsible for the payment of all costs of

the disciplinary proceedings and any administrative fees imposed.

F. The surrender of a license shall not deprive the Board of

jurisdiction to proceed with disciplinary action.

Added by Laws 2016, c. 292, § 11, eff. Aug. 26, 2016.