Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-851.3: Certificate of need required

No long-term care facility shall be developed, acquired or

offered unless a certificate of need therefor has been issued as

provided in the Long-term Care Certificate of Need Act. No

governmental entity shall approve any grant of funds, issue any

debentures or issue or renew any license for the operation of a

long-term care facility, nor shall any third-party purchasers,

licensed or operated by this state, issue reimbursement for services

provided to its insurers or clients, unless the certificate of need

as provided in the Long-term Care Certificate of Need Act has been

obtained.