Oklahoma § 59-3040.8 Limits on advertising, identification statements and

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 59-3040.8 — Limits on advertising, identification statements and

Oklahoma § 59-3040.8

Title 59Professions And Occupations

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-3040.8 (2026).

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A.A licensed or unlicensed midwife shall not: 1. Advertise or represent that the midwife is a physician or a graduate of a medical school unless the midwife is licensed to practice medicine by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners or can show proof of graduation from a medical school; 2. Use advertising or an identification statement that is false, misleading or deceptive; or 3. Except as authorized by rules adopted by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, use in combination with the term "midwife" the term "nurse" or another title, initial or designation that implies that the midwife is licensed as a Registered Nurse or vocational nurse.

B.An unlicensed midwife shall not use a title in an identification statement or advertiseme

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titles. A. A licensed or unlicensed midwife shall not: 1. Advertise or represent that the midwife is a physician or a graduate of a medical school unless the midwife is licensed to practice medicine by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners or can show proof of graduation from a medical school; 2. Use advertising or an identification statement that is false, misleading or deceptive; or 3. Except as authorized by rules adopted by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, use in combination with the term "midwife" the term "nurse" or another title, initial or designation that implies that the midwife is licensed as a Registered Nurse or vocational nurse. B. An unlicensed midwife shall not use a title in an identification statement or advertisement that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the midwife is certified. C. All midwives licensed pursuant to Shepherd's Law shall include in any title, identification statement or advertisement that the midwife is licensed in this state and the credential the midwife possesses.