Okla. Admin. Code § 310:400-17-4.1

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

Section 310:400-17-4.1 - Filing of an action

(a) The Department may begin a disciplinary action against an LMFT or a person practicing marital and family therapy who is not exempt from licensure by following the procedures in Chapter 2 of this Title. The Department shall specifically state the violation(s) and shall request the appropriate remedy. Remedies include revocation of a license, suspension of a license, probation of a license and administrative penalty.

(b) If in the course of an investigation the Department determines that a licensee or candidate for licensure has engaged in conduct of a nature that is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and which conduct necessitates immediate action to prevent further harm, the Commissioner may order a summary suspension of the counselor's license or authorization to conduct marital and family therapy and/or the practice of marital and family therapy. A presumption of imminent harm to the public shall exist if the Department determines that probable cause exists that a licensee or candidate has violated 310:400-5-1(c), 310:400-5-3(b) (1, 2, or 5), and 310:400-5-3(f) or 310:400-5-3(o).

Added at 17 Ok Reg 3436, eff 8-29-00 (emergency); Added at 18 Ok Reg 1688, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2745, eff 7-12-04