§ 59-1877. Alcohol and drug counselor license – Examination.

A.  1.  On and after January 1, 2005, before any person is eligible to receive a license to practice as a certified or licensed alcohol and drug counselor in this state, such person shall successfully pass an examination pursuant to the provisions of this section.

2.  Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors directs.  An examination shall be held at least annually.  The Board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations.  The examination shall cover such technical, professional and practical subjects as relate to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling.

3.  If an applicant fails to pass the examination, the applicant may reapply.

B.  The Board shall preserve the answers to any examination, and the applicant’s performance on each section of the examination, as part of the records of the Board for a period of two (2) years following the date of the examination.

Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 8, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.