SECTION 40:10-9-1. Persons authorized to withdraw blood


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  • (a)   Authority to withdraw blood. Licensed medical doctors, licensed osteopathic physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, personnel licensed in accordance with 63 O.S. §1-2505 as Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedicacting within the limits of protocols established by the applicable medical director and other persons designated by law (47 O.S., Section 752) or who otherwise hold a certification or designation as a phlebotomist and has been approved by the medical facility for which they are employed are authorized to withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the concentration of alcohol or other intoxicating substance therein, when acting at the request of a law enforcement officer or of an arrested person under the provisions of Title 47 and 3 O.S., Section 303 and 63 O.S., Section 4210A, Oklahoma Statutes.
    (b)   Permits. The current and valid license, registration, practice certificate or other official document entitling its holder to engage in the practice of the respective profession or practice, issued by the respective healing arts licensing body to any qualified practitioner enumerated above is deemed by the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to be a valid Permit to Withdraw Blood under the provisions of Title 47 and 3 O.S., Section 303 and 63 O.S., Section 4210A, Oklahoma Statutes.
[Source: Amended at 31 Ok Reg 773, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 989, eff 9-11-20]