Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-396.5b
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Continuing education courses
Official statutory text
A. Beginning July 1, 2006, as a condition of renewal or
reactivation of a license, each licensee shall submit to the
Oklahoma Funeral Board evidence of the completion of clock hours of
continuing education courses approved by the Board within the twelve
(12) months immediately preceding the term for which the license is
issued. The number of hours, or its equivalent, required for each
licensed term shall be determined by the Board and promulgated by
rule. Each licensee shall be required to complete and include as
part of the continuing education provision a certain number of
required subjects as provided by rule.
B. The continuing education courses required by this section
shall be satisfied by courses approved by the Board or the Academy
of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
C. The Board shall maintain a listing of courses approved by
the Board.
D. The Board shall not issue an active renewal license or
reactivate a license unless the continuing education requirement set
forth in this section is satisfied within the prescribed time
period.
E. The provisions of this section shall not apply:
1. During the period a licensee is on inactive status;
2. To a nonresident licensee licensed in this state if the
licensee is not engaged in funeral service or embalming practice in
Oklahoma; and
3. To classes of licensees exempted by rules of the Board.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 378
reactivation of a license, each licensee shall submit to the
Oklahoma Funeral Board evidence of the completion of clock hours of
continuing education courses approved by the Board within the twelve
(12) months immediately preceding the term for which the license is
issued. The number of hours, or its equivalent, required for each
licensed term shall be determined by the Board and promulgated by
rule. Each licensee shall be required to complete and include as
part of the continuing education provision a certain number of
required subjects as provided by rule.
B. The continuing education courses required by this section
shall be satisfied by courses approved by the Board or the Academy
of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
C. The Board shall maintain a listing of courses approved by
the Board.
D. The Board shall not issue an active renewal license or
reactivate a license unless the continuing education requirement set
forth in this section is satisfied within the prescribed time
period.
E. The provisions of this section shall not apply:
1. During the period a licensee is on inactive status;
2. To a nonresident licensee licensed in this state if the
licensee is not engaged in funeral service or embalming practice in
Oklahoma; and
3. To classes of licensees exempted by rules of the Board.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 378
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