Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 435 - State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Chapter 1 - Administration and Organization
Section 435:1-1-2 - Description of organization

(a) The Board is created by the Oklahoma Legislature, 59 O.S. Section 481 . The Board has the authority and duty to regulate and administer the practice of allopathic medicine in this state and related practice placed under the authority of the Board by the Oklahoma Legislature.

(b) The Board consists of nine (9) members who are qualified and appointed in accordance with the provisions of 59 O.S. Section 482 . The two (2) lay members of the Board, appointed in accordance with 59 O.S. §481, shall participate in all matters before the Board.

(c) The powers and duties of the Board are set forth in the Act, the Physical Therapy Practice Act, 59 O.S. Sections 887.1 through 887.17, the Registered Electrologist Act, 59 O.S. Sections 536.1 through 536.14, the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 59 O.S. Sections 888.1 through 888.16, the Registered Dietitian Act, 59 O.S. Sections 1721 through 1740, the Athletic Trainers Act, 59 O.S. Sections 525 through 535, the Physician Assistant Act, 59 O.S. Sections 519 through 524, the Respiratory Care Practice Act, 59 O.S. Sections 2026 through 2045, the Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthists Act, 59 O.S. Sections 2301 through 2308, and the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act, 59 O.S. Sections 3001 through 3008 as amended.