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OK SB734

OK SB734
Oklahoma Acupuncture Practice Act; creating; establishing board; creating misdemeanor penalty for violation. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to professions and occupations; creating the Oklahoma Acupuncture Practice Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing the Oklahoma Board of Acupuncture; providing for appointment of membership and terms, vacancy, and removal; setting meetings and quorum; providing for travel reimbursement and per diem and immunity for liability; stating board duties and responsibilities; authorizing employment or contracts for certain services; creating the Oklahoma Board of Acupuncture Revolving Fund; stating purpose and source of funds; prohibiting practice of acupuncture without a license after certain date; prohibiting certain activities; stating license requirements; providing certain exemptions for licensure; construing limitations; stating license qualifications and procedure for application; providing for renewals and reinstatements; requiring certain report of disciplinary actions and judgments; providing for certain license endorsements; establishing procedure for complaints; authorizing subpoenas for hearings; requiring compliance under the Administrative Procedures Act; stating grounds for unprofessional conduct; allowing reinstatement of license after certain time; providing certain action under court orders; providing criminal misdemeanor penalty and administrative fines; setting maximum fine; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Oklahoma Acupuncture Practice Act, establishing the Oklahoma Board of Acupuncture to regulate the practice of acupuncture in the state. The bill defines key terms like "acupuncture," "acupuncturist," and "license," sets requirements for board membership and operation, and grants the board various powers to administer the act, including issuing and disciplining licenses. The bill prohibits the practice of acupuncture without a license after October 1, 2020, with some exceptions, and outlines the requirements and process for obtaining a license. The bill also establishes an acupuncture revolving fund, allows the board to impose fines and penalties for violations, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Business, Commerce and Tourism Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 02/05/2019)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb734&Session=2000
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