Oklahoma § 59-540.12 - Violation of act - Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.12 — Violation of act - Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-540.12. Violation of act - Penalties
A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise
represent himself or herself as a therapeutic recreational
specialist or as a provider of therapeutic recreation or recreation
therapy services unless the person is licensed pursuant to the
provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act.
B. It shall be a misdemeanor for a person to violate any
provision of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice Act and, upon
conviction, such person shall be subject to one or more of the
following actions which may be taken by the State Board of Medical
Licensure and Supervision in consultation with the Therapeutic
Recreation Committee:
1. Revocation of license;
2. Suspension of license not to exceed six (6) months from the
date of hearing; or
3. Invocation of restrictions in the form of probation as
defined by the Board.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-540.12
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-540.12 cover?
Section 59-540.12 ("Violation of act - Penalties") 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.
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