Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-702a
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Licensing of birthing centers to cease
Official statutory text
A. On and after the effective date of this act, the State
Department of Health shall cease licensing birthing centers. No new
license shall be issued, and no current license shall be renewed
upon expiration. Provided, however, this subsection shall not be
construed to exempt a hospital that operates a birthing center from
the requirement to obtain a hospital license under Section 1-702 of
this title.
B. The State Commissioner of Health shall promulgate rules
establishing standards for day treatment programs other than those
operated by community mental health centers.
Department of Health shall cease licensing birthing centers. No new
license shall be issued, and no current license shall be renewed
upon expiration. Provided, however, this subsection shall not be
construed to exempt a hospital that operates a birthing center from
the requirement to obtain a hospital license under Section 1-702 of
this title.
B. The State Commissioner of Health shall promulgate rules
establishing standards for day treatment programs other than those
operated by community mental health centers.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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