Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-4000: Exemptions

A. All state entities that are charged with oversight of

occupational licenses shall establish procedures by which

individuals who are convicted of a felony or misdemeanor where

substance abuse or mental illness is the underlying cause of the

crime, or plead guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or misdemeanor

where substance abuse or mental illness is the underlying cause of

the crime, may appeal to have an occupational license reinstated.

B. All state entities described in this section may consider

the length of time since the plea or conviction. Other items that

may be considered are education since the plea or conviction,

recovery status since the plea or conviction if the underlying crime

was alcohol- or drug-related, and the public safety of allowing an

individual to return to the specific occupation.

C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to

professional licensure boards that currently recognize and comply

with the spirit and intent of this act.