Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-889.11

of, license – Definitions.

A. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may

refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke a license to any

person, after notice and hearing in accordance with rules

promulgated pursuant to the Music Therapy Practice Act and the

provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act who has:

1. Treated or attempted to treat ailments or other health

conditions of human beings other than by music therapy as authorized

by the Music Therapy Practice Act;

2. Failed to refer patients to other health care providers if

symptoms are known to be present for which music therapy treatment

is inadvisable or if symptoms indicate conditions for which

treatment is outside the scope of music therapy practice as

specified by the American Music Therapy Association and the

Certification Board for Music Therapists;

3. Used drugs, narcotics, medication or intoxicating liquors to

an extent which affects the professional competency of the applicant

or licensee;

4. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates

to the occupation of music therapy and poses a reasonable threat to

public safety;

5. Obtained or attempted to obtain a license as a music

therapist by fraud or deception;

6. Been grossly negligent in the practice of music therapy;

7. Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent

jurisdiction and has not subsequently been lawfully declared sane;

8. Been guilty of conduct unbecoming a person licensed as a

music therapist or guilty of conduct detrimental to the best

interests of the public or the profession;

9. Been guilty of any act in conflict with the ethics of the

profession of music therapy; or

10. Had a license suspended or revoked in another state.

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B. As used in this section:

1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct

for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the

fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or

responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and

2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal

conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat

of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability

to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.