Oklahoma § 59-493.4 - Special licenses
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-493.4 — Special licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-493.4. Special licenses
A. No person who is granted a special license or a special
training license shall practice outside the limitations of the
license.
B. To be eligible for special or special training licensure,
the applicant shall have completed all the requirements for full and
unrestricted medical licensure except graduate education and/or
licensing examination or other requirements relative to the basis
for the special license or special training license.
C. By rule, the State Board of Medical Licensure and
Supervision shall establish restrictions for special and special
training licensure to assure that the holder will practice only
under appropriate circumstances as set by the Board.
D. A special license or special training license shall be
renewable annually upon the approval of the Board and upon the
evaluation of performance in the special circumstances upon which
the special license or special training license was granted.
E. The issuance of a special license or a special training
license shall not be construed to imply that a full and unrestricted
medical license will be issued at a future date.
F. All other provisions of the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and
Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act shall apply to holders of
special licenses or special training licenses.
G. This section shall not limit the authority of any state
agency or educational institution in this state which employs a
special or special training licensed physician to impose additional
practice limitations upon such physician.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 323, § 17, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by
Laws 2004, c. 523, § 5, emerg. eff. June 9, 2004; Laws 2008, c. 149,
§ 2, emerg. eff. May 12, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-493.4
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-493.4 cover?
Section 59-493.4 ("Special 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 § 59-493.4?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 59-493.4" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 59-493.4 apply to my situation?
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