SECTION 86:20-5-6. Professional standards

(a)   Violations of other laws. It shall be unprofessional conduct for a LBP to plead guilty to or no contest to or be convicted of a state or federal statute if the violation directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the LBP or if the violation involves moral turpitude.

(b)   Drug and alcohol use. LBPs shall not render professional services while under the influence of alcohol or other mind or mood altering drugs.

(c)   Updating. LBPs shall notify the Board of any change in their contact information, including but not limited to: mailing address, telephone number, place of employment, name and email address, within fourteen (14) days of the change.

(d)   Candor to the Board. An LBP, LBP candidate, or applicant for LBP licensure, in connection with a license application or an investigation conducted by the Board pursuant to OAC 86:20-29-4, shall not:

(1)   knowingly make a false statement of material fact;

(2)   fail to disclose a fact necessary to correct a misapprehension known by the LBP, LBP candidate or applicant for licensure to have arisen in the application or the matter under investigation; or

(3)   fail to respond to a demand for information made by the Board or any designated representative thereof.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 175, eff 4-23-14 (emergency); Added at 32 Ok Reg 1587, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1263, eff 9-11-16; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 510, eff 7-25-19]