OK SB1479

Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 491 to require all persons practicing medicine in Oklahoma to possess a valid, unrevoked license under the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act, or the Oklahoma Interventional Pain Management and Treatment Act.

Establishes criminal penalties for unlicensed practice of medicine including felony conviction with fines of $1,000 to $10,000 and/or county jail time up to 1 year or Department of Corrections custody up to 4 years; each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

Authorizes district attorneys to file separate medical battery charges for each person injured by unlicensed treatment or surgery, and prohibits unlicensed practitioners from receiving compensation for services.

Grants the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision authority to assess administrative fines up to $5,000 per day for practicing after license revocation or suspension, plus authority to initiate disciplinary and injunctive proceedings against violators of the Oklahoma Interventional Pain Management and Treatment Act.

Effective date: November 1, 2016.