SECTION 175:20-13-1. Complaints and disciplinary proceedings


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  • (a)   Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted by sworn complaint of any person, including members of the Board, and shall conform to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
    (b)   Complaints shall be made, and investigations and disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted, as provided for in Subchapter 5 of Chapter 1 of this Title.
    (c)   A license holder who has been found guilty and sanctioned by the Board shall be responsible for the payment of all costs of the disciplinary proceedings and any administrative fees imposed.
    (d)   If the Board finds that public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the Board may summarily suspend the license of a licensee pending the outcome of an individual proceeding which shall be promptly instituted in conformity with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.
[Source: Added at 34 Ok Reg 437, eff 1-23-17 (emergency); Added at 34 Ok Reg 1050, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1086, eff 9-14-18]