Professions and occupations; Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act; licenses; investigator duties; physicians or surgeons; inactive status; executive director duties; effective date.

This Oklahoma law updates the rules for issuing medical licenses, allowing the state board to grant temporary licenses between meetings and to issue conditional licenses for specific public health needs. It also expands the authority of board investigators to act as peace officers with statewide jurisdiction to inspect records and pursue disciplinary actions for unprofessional misconduct or drug law violations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that medical licenses can be suspended if a physician is convicted of a felony in any court.