SECTION 450:53-1-3. Authority of the Commissioner and Department


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  • (a)   The Commissioner or designee shall have the authority and duty to issue, renew, revoke, deny, suspend and/or place on probation certifications to offer peer recovery support services.
    (b)   The Department shall have authority to:
    (1)   Receive and deposit fees as required by 43A O.S. § 3-326(C);
    (2)   Examine all qualified applicants for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists training and certification;
    (3)   Investigate complaints and possible violation of the rules and standards of Peer Recovery Support Specialists;
    (4)   Make recommendations regarding the outcome of formal complaints;
    (5)   Enforce the recommendations of the formal complaint process.
[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 912, eff 7-1-11]