Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-147

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Penalties - Guidelines

Official statutory text

A. The Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners is authorized,

after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Article II of

the Administrative Procedures Act, to issue an order imposing one or

more of the following penalties whenever the Board finds, by clear

and convincing evidence, that a podiatric physician has committed

any of the acts or occurrences set forth in Section 148 of this

title:

1. Disapproval of an application for a renewal license;

2. Suspension of a license issued by the Board for a maximum

period of three (3) years;

3. Revocation of a license issued by the Board;

4. An administrative fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars

($1,000.00) for each count or separate violation;

5. A censure or reprimand;

6. Placement on probation for a period of time and under such

terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board;

7. Restriction of the practice of a podiatric physician under

such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board; and

8. Payment of costs associated with a disciplinary proceeding.

B. The Board may, by rule, establish guidelines for the

disposition of disciplinary cases involving specific types of

violations. The guidelines may include:

1. Minimum and maximum administrative fines;

2. Periods of suspension, probation or supervision;

3. Terms and conditions of probation; and

4. Terms and conditions for the reinstatement of a license.

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C. The Board is authorized to issue a confidential letter of

concern to a podiatric physician when, though evidence does not

warrant initiation of an individual proceeding, the Board has noted

indications of possible errant conduct by the podiatric physician

that could lead to serious consequences and formal action by the

Board.

D. A podiatric physician against whom a penalty is imposed by

an order of the Board pursuant to the provisions of this section

shall have the right to seek a judicial review of such order

pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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