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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 775. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |
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Chapter 10. Licensure of Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Animal Euthanasia Technicians |
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Subchapter 8. Certification of Euthanasia Technicians |
SECTION 775:10-8-29. Denial, suspension or revocation of Board recognition
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- (a) The Board may deny, suspend or revoke the recognition and approval of a law enforcement agency, animal control agency, or animal shelter and/or impose a penalty upon an agency or shelter for:(1) Violation of any part of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act or the Oklahoma Veterinary Administrative Rules;(2) Violation of Title 4, Section 501 et seq. of the Oklahoma Statutes;(3) Fraud, misrepresentation or deception in obtaining recognition and approval by the Board, or failure to provide accurate information upon request by the Board during an investigation or disciplinary hearing;(4) Violation of any state or federal laws and/or implementing rules or regulations relating to the purchase, storage or administration of controlled dangerous substances;(5) Having a working association with any person, agency or organization practicing veterinary medicine or performing animal euthanasia unlawfully;(6) Incompetence or negligence in performing animal euthanasia; or(7) Cruelty to animals.(b) The President or Secretary-Treasurer of the Board may issue a confidential letter of concern to a certificate holder when, although evidence does not warrant formal proceedings, there has been noted indications of possible misconduct by the certificate holder that could lead to serious consequences and formal action.(c) In the event it comes to the attention of the Board that a violation of the rules may have occurred, even though a formal complaint or charge may not have been filed, the Board may conduct an investigation of such possible violation, and may, upon its own motion, institute a formal complaint.