1. A. All dentists in active practice licensed by the Board of Dentistry shall maintain a policy for professional liability insurance; provided, however, that such requirement shall not apply to dentists:

   1. 1. Covered by a group or hospital malpractice insurance policy;
   2. 2. Practicing in a state facility subject to The Governmental Tort Claims Act, Section 151 et seq. of Title 51 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
   3. 3. Practicing in a federal facility subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act; or
   4. 4. Providing care as a volunteer under a special volunteer license pursuant to Section 328.23a of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
2. B. The Board of Dentistry may promulgate rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, minimum requirements for professional liability insurance policies and penalties for noncompliance.

Laws 2011, SB 574, c. 262, § 8, emerg. eff. July 1, 2011.