§ 59-1873v2 — Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

A. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, consisting of seven (7) members, to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, as provided by subsection B of this section. B. 1. Five members shall be licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and one member shall be certified as an alcohol and drug counselor. Each such member shall be licensed or certified in good standing and shall have at least three (3) years of experience in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in this state. Of the members appointed under the provisions of this paragraph, the Governor shall appoint: a. four members from a list of names submitted by the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association, b. one member from a list of names submitted by the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association, and c. one member from a list of names submitted by the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association. 2. One member shall be appointed from and shall represent the general public. Such member shall be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority and shall not be, nor shall ever have been, a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or the spouse of a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, or a person who has ever had any material financial interest in the provision of alcohol and drug counseling services or has engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling. C. The terms of all members shall be five (5) years. D. A vacancy on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term. Members may succeed themselves but shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. E. Members of the Board may be removed from office for one or more of the following reasons: 1. The refusal or inability for any reason to perform the duties of a Board member in an efficient, responsible and professional manner; 2. The misuse of office for pecuniary or material gain or for personal advantage for self or another; 3. A violation of the laws or rules governing the practice of alcohol and drug counseling; or 4. Conviction of a felony as verified by a certified copy of the record of the court of conviction. F. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses as provided in the State Travel Reimbursement Act.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 4, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 359, § 1; Laws 2014, c. 66, § 1; Laws 2020, c. 116, § 10, eff. July 1, 2020; Laws 2023, c. 88, § 1; Laws 2025, c. 235, § 1, emerg. eff. May 15, 2025.