Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-2040

Probation, reprimand or denial of license.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1418

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may revoke,

suspend or refuse to renew any license or place on probation, or

otherwise reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if

it finds that the person:

1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to

procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory

care;

2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or

other causes of incompetency;

3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used

or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;

6. Has practiced respiratory care after the license has expired

or has been suspended;

7. Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any license

illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;

8. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any

provision of the Respiratory Care Practice Act;

9. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the

rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics

adopted and published by the Board; or

10. Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine.