Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-698.5a
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Authority and duties
Official statutory text
A. 1. Investigators for the State Board of Veterinary Medical
Examiners shall perform such services as are necessary in the
investigation of criminal activity or preparation of administrative
actions.
2. In addition, investigators shall have the authority and duty
to investigate and inspect the records of all licensees in order to
determine whether the licensee is in compliance with applicable
narcotics and dangerous drug laws and regulations.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 658
B. Any investigator certified as a peace officer by the Council
on Law Enforcement Education and Training shall have statewide
jurisdiction to perform the duties authorized by this section. In
addition, the investigator shall be considered a peace officer and
shall have the powers now or hereafter vested by law in peace
officers.
Examiners shall perform such services as are necessary in the
investigation of criminal activity or preparation of administrative
actions.
2. In addition, investigators shall have the authority and duty
to investigate and inspect the records of all licensees in order to
determine whether the licensee is in compliance with applicable
narcotics and dangerous drug laws and regulations.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 658
B. Any investigator certified as a peace officer by the Council
on Law Enforcement Education and Training shall have statewide
jurisdiction to perform the duties authorized by this section. In
addition, the investigator shall be considered a peace officer and
shall have the powers now or hereafter vested by law in peace
officers.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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