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§ 887.16. Misrepresentations--Penalties and actions

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 59. Professions and Occupations

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 59. Professions and Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 21. Physical Therapy (Refs & Annos)
59 Okl.St.Ann. § 887.16
§ 887.16. Misrepresentations--Penalties and actions
Currentness
A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or as a provider of physical therapy services unless such person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
B. Any person who violates any provision of the Physical Therapy Practice Act shall be found guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to punishment pursuant to the provisions of Section 491 of this title and to one or more of the following actions which may be taken by the State Board of Medical Examiners in consultation with the Physical Therapy Committee:
1. Revocation of license;
2. Suspension of license not to exceed six (6) months from the date of hearing;
3. Invocation of restrictions in the form of probation as defined by the Board; or
4. For emergency situations where the question of continued right to practice is a threat to public welfare, utilization of procedures as outlined in Section 481 et seq. of this title regarding physicians.

Credits

Laws 1965, c. 153, § 16, emerg. eff. May 26, 1985; Laws 1987, c. 13, § 14, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 Okl. St. Ann. § 887.16, OK ST T. 59 § 887.16
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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