Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-147
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Penalties - Guidelines
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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.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 150
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.
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.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 150
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.
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