§ 59-2068. Disciplinary proceedings - Investigation - Hearing - Costs - Publication of names and addresses.

A.  Upon the filing of a written complaint with the State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists charging a person with any of the acts described in Section 17 of this act, an authorized employee of the Board may make an investigation.  If the Board finds reasonable grounds for the complaint, a time and place for a hearing shall be set, notice of which shall be served on the license holder, or applicant at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior thereto.  The notice shall be by personal service or by certified or registered mail sent to the last-known address of the person.

B.  Hearing procedures shall be conducted in accordance with, and a person who feels aggrieved by a decision of the Board may make an appeal pursuant to, Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.

C.  Any person who has been determined to be in violation of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act or any rule promulgated thereto, in addition to any administrative penalty assessed by the Board pursuant to Section 20 of this act, shall pay for all costs incurred by the Board.

D.  The Board shall make public on a case-by-case basis the names and addresses of persons whose licenses have been denied, surrendered, revoked, suspended, or who have been denied renewal of their licenses, placed on probation or otherwise reprimanded, and persons who have been practicing perfusion in violation of the Oklahoma Licensed Perfusionists Act.

Added by Laws 1996, c. 226, § 18, eff. July 1, 1996.