Oklahoma § 59-540.1 - Purpose of act

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.1 — Purpose of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 59-540.1. Purpose of act

In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to

protect the public from being misled by incompetent and unauthorized persons, to assure the highest degree of professional

conduct on the part of therapeutic recreation specialists and to

assure the availability of therapeutic recreation services of high

quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of

this act to provide for the regulation of persons offering

therapeutic recreation service to the public.

Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-540.1

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.1 cover?

Section 59-540.1 ("Purpose of act") 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 § 59-540.1?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 59-540.1 apply to my situation?

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