Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-704
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-704, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 63, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 63,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Licenses - Fees - Duration - Posting
Official statutory text
A. 1. The application by any person for a license to operate a
hospital within the meaning of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title
shall be accompanied by a fee to be determined by the number of beds
available for patients, to be established by the State Commissioner
of Health, but not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each bed
included in the maximum bed capacity at such facility.
2. For the purpose of determining the fee, the total number of
beds shall include cribs and bassinets.
B. No such fee shall be refunded unless licensure is refused.
All licenses shall be for a period of twelve (12) months from the
date of issue. Provided that licenses may be issued for a period of
more than twelve (12) months, but not more than twenty-four (24)
months, for the license period immediately following the enactment
of this provision in order to permit an equitable distribution of
license expiration dates to all months of the year.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 268
C. Fees for such extended licensure period shall be prorated
according to the total months to be licensed, with such amounts to
be calculated to the nearest dollar.
D. All licenses:
1. Shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall
not be transferable or assignable;
2. Shall be issued only for the premises named in the
application;
3. Shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed
premises; and
4. May be renewed for twelve-month periods upon application,
investigation and payment of license fee, as in the case of
procurement of an original license.
E. The Commissioner shall review current law and rules
promulgated by the Commissioner that mandate that a hospital post a
notice, poster or sign in public spaces. The purpose of this review
shall be to coordinate the placement, format and language required
in mandatory signage. All signage shall be reviewed for the
following:
1. Duplication of information;
2. Reduce the potential for confusion to patients, families of
patients and others; and
3. Administrative burden of compliance.
hospital within the meaning of Section 1-701 et seq. of this title
shall be accompanied by a fee to be determined by the number of beds
available for patients, to be established by the State Commissioner
of Health, but not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each bed
included in the maximum bed capacity at such facility.
2. For the purpose of determining the fee, the total number of
beds shall include cribs and bassinets.
B. No such fee shall be refunded unless licensure is refused.
All licenses shall be for a period of twelve (12) months from the
date of issue. Provided that licenses may be issued for a period of
more than twelve (12) months, but not more than twenty-four (24)
months, for the license period immediately following the enactment
of this provision in order to permit an equitable distribution of
license expiration dates to all months of the year.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 268
C. Fees for such extended licensure period shall be prorated
according to the total months to be licensed, with such amounts to
be calculated to the nearest dollar.
D. All licenses:
1. Shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner and shall
not be transferable or assignable;
2. Shall be issued only for the premises named in the
application;
3. Shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed
premises; and
4. May be renewed for twelve-month periods upon application,
investigation and payment of license fee, as in the case of
procurement of an original license.
E. The Commissioner shall review current law and rules
promulgated by the Commissioner that mandate that a hospital post a
notice, poster or sign in public spaces. The purpose of this review
shall be to coordinate the placement, format and language required
in mandatory signage. All signage shall be reviewed for the
following:
1. Duplication of information;
2. Reduce the potential for confusion to patients, families of
patients and others; and
3. Administrative burden of compliance.
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