Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-5-26

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 775:10-5-26 - Disciplinary action

(a) The Board may revoke, suspend, probate or otherwise modify a license or certificate in accordance with the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. Any veterinarian impaired by abuse of alcohol or other drugs, or found unable to practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety or to deliver competent professional care may be the subject of disciplinary action. The Board may use its own discretion, or the advice of competent authorities, in approving a treatment modality for each individual case. The competent authority may recommend specific tests including but not limited to a mental or physical examination, body fluid, nail, or hair follicle test, or a chemical addiction abuse or dependency evaluation. The Board may also monitor the veterinarian to ensure compliance with the terms of treatment.

(b) In accordance with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act and the Rules and Regulations of the Board, a program of therapy for the veterinarian, against whom allegations of impairment have been made and properly filed with the Board, may be determined by mutual consent and voluntary submittal to Board jurisdiction before a license suspension or revocation hearing is held. In this case, the hearing may be deferred pending the termination of treatment, at which time the hearing may be convened or canceled.

Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-5-26

Added at 9 Ok Reg 1595, eff 4-27-92; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1422, eff 5-11-00

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022