1. A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and its employees, independent contractors, appointed committee members, or other agents shall keep confidential, all information obtained:

   1. 1. During an investigation of citizen complaints into allegations of violations of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, including:

      1. a. any review or investigation made to determine whether to allow an applicant to take an examination, or
      2. b. whether the Board shall grant a certificate, license, or permit; and

   2. 2. In the course of conducting an investigation, including:

      1. a. investigative reports provided to the Board by a registrant, and
      2. b. examinations and test scores.
2. B. To ensure the confidentiality of the information for the protection of the affected individual or entity, the information obtained shall not be deemed to be a record as that term is defined in the Oklahoma Open Records Act.
3. C. Information obtained by the Board or any of its agents shall be considered competent evidence in a court of competent jurisdiction only in matters directly related to actions of the Board and the affected individual or entity as a result of the Board obtaining the information. The information shall not be admissible as evidence in any other type of civil or criminal action.

Added by Laws 2004, HB 2608, c. 78, § 1, eff. November 1, 2004.