Oklahoma § 59-545.3 - Participation requirements
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-545.3 — Participation requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-545.3. Participation requirements
A. To participate in the Compact, a participating state shall:
1. License PAs;
2. Participate in the Compact Commission's data system;
3. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating
complaints against licensees and license applicants;
4. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the
Compact and Commission rules, of any adverse action against a
licensee or license applicant and the existence of significant
investigative information regarding a licensee or license applicant;
5. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement
within a time frame established by Commission rule, by its licensing
board receiving the results of a criminal background check, and
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reporting to the Commission whether the license applicant has been
granted a license;
6. Comply with the rules of the Compact Commission;
7. Utilize passage of a recognized national exam such as the
NCCPA PANCE as a requirement for PA licensure; and
8. Grant the Compact privilege to a holder of a qualifying
license in a participating state.
B. Nothing in the Compact prohibits a participating state from
charging a fee for granting the Compact privilege.
Added by Laws 2024, c. 22, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-545.3
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-545.3 cover?
Section 59-545.3 ("Participation requirements") 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 § 59-545.3?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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