Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-24-201
Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created a State Board of Collection Agencies composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor. (2) The members of the board: (A) Shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified; and (B) May be removed by the Governor for: (i) Lacking competency to perform the duties of the position; (ii) Conduct or behavior that is immoral; (iii) Physical or mental infirmity that prevents the discharge of the member's duties; (iv) An abuse of his or her official power; or (v) Other good cause. (3) The Governor shall fill a vacancy by appointment within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. (4) A member appointed to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal: (A) Shall meet the qualifications of the vacancy to be filled; (B) Shall serve for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor; and (C) Is eligible to be subsequently appointed to the board to the same position and any other position to which the member is qualified. (5) The members of the board shall serve three-year staggered terms without compensation except they may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (b) (1) Two (2) members shall: (A) Be actively engaged as an owner or manager of a collection agency or someone employed by a collection agency in an executive capacity; and (B) Have been actively engaged in connection with the operation of a collection agency for five (5) years next preceding their appointment. (2) One (1) member shall be selected from the public at large. (3) One (1) member shall: (A) Represent the elderly; (B) Be at least sixty (60) years of age; and (C) Not be actively engaged in or retired from the operation of a collection agency. (4) One (1) member shall be: (A) Selected to represent the banking industry; and (B) An Arkansas resident who is actively engaged in the operation of a banking entity that is chartered to conduct business in the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2023, No. 360,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 542,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1965, No. 145, § 3; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-623 -- 6-626, 71-2003; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 131; 1997, No. 1018, § 3; 2001, No. 1766, § 1.

(a) (1) There is created a State Board of Collection Agencies composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor. (2) The members of the board: (A) Shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified; and (B) May be removed by the Governor for: (i) Lacking competency to perform the duties of the position; (ii) Conduct or behavior that is immoral; (iii) Physical or mental infirmity that prevents the discharge of the member's duties; (iv) An abuse of his or her official power; or (v) Other good cause. (3) The Governor shall fill a vacancy by appointment within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs. (4) A member appointed to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal: (A) Shall meet the qualifications of the vacancy to be filled; (B) Shall serve for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor; and (C) Is eligible to be subsequently appointed to the board to the same position and any other position to which the member is qualified. (5) The members of the board shall serve three-year staggered terms without compensation except they may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(1) There is created a State Board of Collection Agencies composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor.

(2) The members of the board: (A) Shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified; and (B) May be removed by the Governor for: (i) Lacking competency to perform the duties of the position; (ii) Conduct or behavior that is immoral; (iii) Physical or mental infirmity that prevents the discharge of the member's duties; (iv) An abuse of his or her official power; or (v) Other good cause.

(A) Shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified; and

(B) May be removed by the Governor for: (i) Lacking competency to perform the duties of the position; (ii) Conduct or behavior that is immoral; (iii) Physical or mental infirmity that prevents the discharge of the member's duties; (iv) An abuse of his or her official power; or (v) Other good cause.

(i) Lacking competency to perform the duties of the position;

(ii) Conduct or behavior that is immoral;

(iii) Physical or mental infirmity that prevents the discharge of the member's duties;

(iv) An abuse of his or her official power; or

(v) Other good cause.

(3) The Governor shall fill a vacancy by appointment within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs.

(4) A member appointed to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal: (A) Shall meet the qualifications of the vacancy to be filled; (B) Shall serve for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor; and (C) Is eligible to be subsequently appointed to the board to the same position and any other position to which the member is qualified.

(A) Shall meet the qualifications of the vacancy to be filled;

(B) Shall serve for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor; and

(C) Is eligible to be subsequently appointed to the board to the same position and any other position to which the member is qualified.

(5) The members of the board shall serve three-year staggered terms without compensation except they may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(b) (1) Two (2) members shall: (A) Be actively engaged as an owner or manager of a collection agency or someone employed by a collection agency in an executive capacity; and (B) Have been actively engaged in connection with the operation of a collection agency for five (5) years next preceding their appointment. (2) One (1) member shall be selected from the public at large. (3) One (1) member shall: (A) Represent the elderly; (B) Be at least sixty (60) years of age; and (C) Not be actively engaged in or retired from the operation of a collection agency. (4) One (1) member shall be: (A) Selected to represent the banking industry; and (B) An Arkansas resident who is actively engaged in the operation of a banking entity that is chartered to conduct business in the State of Arkansas.

(1) Two (2) members shall: (A) Be actively engaged as an owner or manager of a collection agency or someone employed by a collection agency in an executive capacity; and (B) Have been actively engaged in connection with the operation of a collection agency for five (5) years next preceding their appointment.

(A) Be actively engaged as an owner or manager of a collection agency or someone employed by a collection agency in an executive capacity; and

(B) Have been actively engaged in connection with the operation of a collection agency for five (5) years next preceding their appointment.

(2) One (1) member shall be selected from the public at large.

(3) One (1) member shall: (A) Represent the elderly; (B) Be at least sixty (60) years of age; and (C) Not be actively engaged in or retired from the operation of a collection agency.

(A) Represent the elderly;

(B) Be at least sixty (60) years of age; and

(C) Not be actively engaged in or retired from the operation of a collection agency.

(4) One (1) member shall be: (A) Selected to represent the banking industry; and (B) An Arkansas resident who is actively engaged in the operation of a banking entity that is chartered to conduct business in the State of Arkansas.

(A) Selected to represent the banking industry; and

(B) An Arkansas resident who is actively engaged in the operation of a banking entity that is chartered to conduct business in the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 360,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 542,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1965, No. 145, § 3; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-623 -- 6-626, 71-2003; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 131; 1997, No. 1018, § 3; 2001, No. 1766, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Social Work Licensing Act". Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Social Work Licensing Act".

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-709 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-87-709
Injunction
Status: in_force

(a) The Pulaski County Circuit Court is vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful provision of medication assistive person services in any county of the State of Arkansas in a proceeding initiated by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, any member of the board, or any citizen in this state. (b) (1) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The remedy of injunction is to be in addition to liability for criminal prosecution. Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.

(a) The Pulaski County Circuit Court is vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful provision of medication assistive person services in any county of the State of Arkansas in a proceeding initiated by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, any member of the board, or any citizen in this state.

(b) (1) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of this subchapter. (2) The remedy of injunction is to be in addition to liability for criminal prosecution.

(1) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) The remedy of injunction is to be in addition to liability for criminal prosecution.

Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-36-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-36-309
Exemptions from licensing
Status: in_force

(a) The following are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision; (2) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States Government while engaged in the practice of landscape architecture within this state on behalf of the United States Government; (3) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the state or a municipal government while providing services for the governmental employer's facilities; (4) The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners; (5) The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, nurserymen, landscape contractors, home builders, floriculturists, ornamental horticulturists, landscape designers, irrigation designers, and irrigation contractors performing their respective trades or professions; and (6) The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of this state. (b) None of the persons referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall use the title of landscape architect without complying with the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1995, No. 904, § 5; 2001, No. 617, § 20.

(a) The following are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision; (2) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States Government while engaged in the practice of landscape architecture within this state on behalf of the United States Government; (3) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the state or a municipal government while providing services for the governmental employer's facilities; (4) The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners; (5) The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, nurserymen, landscape contractors, home builders, floriculturists, ornamental horticulturists, landscape designers, irrigation designers, and irrigation contractors performing their respective trades or professions; and (6) The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of this state.

(1) The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision;

(2) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States Government while engaged in the practice of landscape architecture within this state on behalf of the United States Government;

(3) The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the state or a municipal government while providing services for the governmental employer's facilities;

(4) The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners;

(5) The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, nurserymen, landscape contractors, home builders, floriculturists, ornamental horticulturists, landscape designers, irrigation designers, and irrigation contractors performing their respective trades or professions; and

(6) The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of this state.

(b) None of the persons referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall use the title of landscape architect without complying with the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1995, No. 904, § 5; 2001, No. 617, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-49-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity; (2) "Temporary or transient business" means any business conducted for the sale or offer for sale of goods, wares, or merchandise that is carried on in any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real estate for a period of less than six (6) months in each year without written evidence of a right to occupy the premises on which a person is conducting business; and (3) "Transient merchant" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity that engages in, does, or transacts any temporary or transient business in the state, either in one (1) locality or in traveling from place to place in the state, offering for sale or selling goods, wares, merchandise, or services. Acts 1983, No. 587, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5603; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity;

(2) "Temporary or transient business" means any business conducted for the sale or offer for sale of goods, wares, or merchandise that is carried on in any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real estate for a period of less than six (6) months in each year without written evidence of a right to occupy the premises on which a person is conducting business; and

(3) "Transient merchant" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity that engages in, does, or transacts any temporary or transient business in the state, either in one (1) locality or in traveling from place to place in the state, offering for sale or selling goods, wares, merchandise, or services.

Acts 1983, No. 587, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5603; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-92-307
Internship required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every applicant for licensure must have experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, before and after graduation and examination as the board shall deem necessary to maintain and preserve the reciprocal agreements with other states and territories. (2) The experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist shall be predominantly related to the selling of drugs and medical supplies, compounding prescriptions, preparing pharmaceutical preparations, and keeping records and making reports required under the state and federal statutes. (b) The board is directed and empowered to establish an internship program whereby students and graduates of a recognized college of pharmacy may be permitted to practice pharmacy under the direction and control of a licensed pharmacist. Acts 1955, No. 57, § 2; 1971, No. 26, § 2; 1983, No. 511, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.2, 72-1045.

(a) (1) Every applicant for licensure must have experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, before and after graduation and examination as the board shall deem necessary to maintain and preserve the reciprocal agreements with other states and territories. (2) The experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist shall be predominantly related to the selling of drugs and medical supplies, compounding prescriptions, preparing pharmaceutical preparations, and keeping records and making reports required under the state and federal statutes.

(1) Every applicant for licensure must have experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, before and after graduation and examination as the board shall deem necessary to maintain and preserve the reciprocal agreements with other states and territories.

(2) The experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist shall be predominantly related to the selling of drugs and medical supplies, compounding prescriptions, preparing pharmaceutical preparations, and keeping records and making reports required under the state and federal statutes.

(b) The board is directed and empowered to establish an internship program whereby students and graduates of a recognized college of pharmacy may be permitted to practice pharmacy under the direction and control of a licensed pharmacist.

Acts 1955, No. 57, § 2; 1971, No. 26, § 2; 1983, No. 511, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.2, 72-1045.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-83-304
Provisional licenses
Status: in_force

(a) A provisional license to practice as a dietitian may be issued by the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of the education requirements. (b) A provisional license shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance. Provisional licenses may be renewed one (1) time upon submission to the board of a satisfactory explanation for the applicant's failure to become licensed within the original eighteen-month period. (c) A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the supervision of a dietitian licensed in this state. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 11.

(a) A provisional license to practice as a dietitian may be issued by the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of the education requirements.

(b) A provisional license shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance. Provisional licenses may be renewed one (1) time upon submission to the board of a satisfactory explanation for the applicant's failure to become licensed within the original eighteen-month period.

(c) A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the supervision of a dietitian licensed in this state.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-51-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-51-204
Renewal - Standing
Status: in_force

(a) Licenses shall be valid for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewable by the Department of Health upon application without examination, provided that the applicant is in good standing. (b) The licensee, in order to remain in good standing, shall demonstrate his or her interest in the technical developments of water system operation by fulfilling requirements as the State Board of Health may direct. Acts 1957, No. 333, §§ 6, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1706, 71-1708; Acts 1991, No. 1001, § 1.

(a) Licenses shall be valid for a period of two (2) years and shall be renewable by the Department of Health upon application without examination, provided that the applicant is in good standing.

(b) The licensee, in order to remain in good standing, shall demonstrate his or her interest in the technical developments of water system operation by fulfilling requirements as the State Board of Health may direct.

Acts 1957, No. 333, §§ 6, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1706, 71-1708; Acts 1991, No. 1001, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-804 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 8 / Section 17-82-804
Background records sealed
Status: in_force

(a) A background record received by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners from the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall not be available for examination except by: (1) An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representative; or (2) A person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative. (b) A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the department. Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.

(a) A background record received by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners from the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall not be available for examination except by: (1) An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representative; or (2) A person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative.

(1) An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representative; or

(2) A person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative.

(b) A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the department.

Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-405 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-29-405
Deposit and distribution of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All funds derived from civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services shall be deposited into one (1) or more cash funds deposited to the State Treasury. (b) The funds under this section shall be used by the board for administering the provisions of § 17-29-301 et seq. and § 23-61-1101 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1985, No. 217, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-929.

(a) All funds derived from civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services shall be deposited into one (1) or more cash funds deposited to the State Treasury.

(b) The funds under this section shall be used by the board for administering the provisions of § 17-29-301 et seq. and § 23-61-1101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2018.

Acts 1985, No. 217, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-929.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-15-301
License required
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title "architect", or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title "architect", or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects.

Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-104-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 888, § 4; 2005, No. 1013, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 888, § 4; 2005, No. 1013, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-606 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-26-606
Blood-borne pathogens course
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each artist, artist instructor, and student artist shall complete United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the Department of Health. (2) An approved online course may be used to satisfy the requirement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) Each artist instructor shall complete the course before training any student artist. (c) Each student artist shall complete the course before applying for the examination required under § 17-26-608 . (d) (1) After completion of a first United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the department, an artist, an artist instructor, and a student artist shall renew the training annually. (2) A copy of each annual certification under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be submitted to the department with the license renewal. Amended by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. This section was enacted as §17-6-606, but has been codified as §17-26-606 to reflect the apparent intent of the legislature.

(a) (1) Each artist, artist instructor, and student artist shall complete United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the Department of Health. (2) An approved online course may be used to satisfy the requirement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) Each artist, artist instructor, and student artist shall complete United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the Department of Health.

(2) An approved online course may be used to satisfy the requirement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) Each artist instructor shall complete the course before training any student artist.

(c) Each student artist shall complete the course before applying for the examination required under § 17-26-608 .

(d) (1) After completion of a first United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the department, an artist, an artist instructor, and a student artist shall renew the training annually. (2) A copy of each annual certification under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be submitted to the department with the license renewal.

(1) After completion of a first United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogens training approved by the department, an artist, an artist instructor, and a student artist shall renew the training annually.

(2) A copy of each annual certification under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall be submitted to the department with the license renewal.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

This section was enacted as §17-6-606, but has been codified as §17-26-606 to reflect the apparent intent of the legislature.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-40-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 47, eff. 9/1/2015. Subchapter heading amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 46, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2125.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 47, eff. 9/1/2015.

Subchapter heading amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 46, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2125.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-420 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-26-420
Mobile salons
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning September 1, 2017, the Department of Health may issue a license for the operation of a mobile salon to an applicant who submits an application on a form approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee, pays required fees as determined by the department with the advice of the committee, and is in compliance with this chapter. (2) Requirements that apply to a cosmetological establishment under this chapter shall apply to mobile salons, except to the extent that the requirements conflict with rules adopted by the department under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (b) (1) By September 1, 2017, the department shall adopt rules to implement this section. (2) The rules as described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include the establishment of minimum specifications for the facilities, technical equipment, environment, supplies, personnel, operation, ownership, and procedures for mobile salons. Added by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) Beginning September 1, 2017, the Department of Health may issue a license for the operation of a mobile salon to an applicant who submits an application on a form approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee, pays required fees as determined by the department with the advice of the committee, and is in compliance with this chapter. (2) Requirements that apply to a cosmetological establishment under this chapter shall apply to mobile salons, except to the extent that the requirements conflict with rules adopted by the department under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) Beginning September 1, 2017, the Department of Health may issue a license for the operation of a mobile salon to an applicant who submits an application on a form approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee, pays required fees as determined by the department with the advice of the committee, and is in compliance with this chapter.

(2) Requirements that apply to a cosmetological establishment under this chapter shall apply to mobile salons, except to the extent that the requirements conflict with rules adopted by the department under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(b) (1) By September 1, 2017, the department shall adopt rules to implement this section. (2) The rules as described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include the establishment of minimum specifications for the facilities, technical equipment, environment, supplies, personnel, operation, ownership, and procedures for mobile salons.

(1) By September 1, 2017, the department shall adopt rules to implement this section.

(2) The rules as described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include the establishment of minimum specifications for the facilities, technical equipment, environment, supplies, personnel, operation, ownership, and procedures for mobile salons.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-206 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-19-206
Duties of board and clerks
Status: in_force

(a) Before issuance of a license under this chapter, applicants for a license shall satisfy the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board as to Arkansas residency, trustworthiness, and competence, as applicable, and shall otherwise comply with the conditions and qualifications set forth in this chapter. (b) (1) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rule of the board. (2) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant that has made a material misrepresentation in the application for a license. (c) Upon the approval and issuance of a license under this chapter, the board shall give notice to the sheriff of each county in the state. (d) Upon revocation or suspension of license, the board shall give notice to that effect to the sheriff in each county in the state. (e) The board shall maintain a complete record of registrations, revocations, and suspensions, and the record shall be available to the sheriff and county clerk of each county of the state. (f) Annually, the board shall furnish the sheriffs with a list of renewal licenses. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2007, No. 674, § 1; 2011, No. 95, § 1.

(a) Before issuance of a license under this chapter, applicants for a license shall satisfy the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board as to Arkansas residency, trustworthiness, and competence, as applicable, and shall otherwise comply with the conditions and qualifications set forth in this chapter.

(b) (1) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rule of the board. (2) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant that has made a material misrepresentation in the application for a license.

(1) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rule of the board.

(2) The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant that has made a material misrepresentation in the application for a license.

(c) Upon the approval and issuance of a license under this chapter, the board shall give notice to the sheriff of each county in the state.

(d) Upon revocation or suspension of license, the board shall give notice to that effect to the sheriff in each county in the state.

(e) The board shall maintain a complete record of registrations, revocations, and suspensions, and the record shall be available to the sheriff and county clerk of each county of the state.

(f) Annually, the board shall furnish the sheriffs with a list of renewal licenses.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2007, No. 674, § 1; 2011, No. 95, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-604 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-92-604
Regulatory authority
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and standards as may be necessary to the regulation of the operation of a hospital pharmacy and for the accomplishment of all other purposes of this subchapter. (b) The board may modify, amend, or rescind the rules and standards, provided the modification, amendment, or rescission does not in any manner defeat the purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1596, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 659, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1060; Acts 1999, No. 105, § 16.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and standards as may be necessary to the regulation of the operation of a hospital pharmacy and for the accomplishment of all other purposes of this subchapter.

(b) The board may modify, amend, or rescind the rules and standards, provided the modification, amendment, or rescission does not in any manner defeat the purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1596, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 659, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1060; Acts 1999, No. 105, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-315 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-29-315
Transporting human remains - Operating a transport service - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) A person who desires to transport human remains or operate a transport service to transport human remains in this state shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license appropriate for the operation of the motor vehicle as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; (3) Make written application to the board for each transport service firm to register as a driver on forms provided by the board and attaching the fee as prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed] for the transport service; (4) Own an appropriate and acceptable motor vehicle as determined by the board to transport human remains; (5) Each driver shall be required to submit initial United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogen training for an initial registration; and (6) Provide the information required by the board. (b) Application for a transport service license shall be made on forms furnished by the board. (c) The board shall grant the application if the board finds that the applicant: (1) Has an acceptable driving record; and (2) Meets the qualifications under this section. (d) Within a reasonable amount of time after July 22, 2015, an individual who is currently transporting human remains in this state shall be licensed as determined by rules of the board. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2018. Added by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 38, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A person who desires to transport human remains or operate a transport service to transport human remains in this state shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license appropriate for the operation of the motor vehicle as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services; (3) Make written application to the board for each transport service firm to register as a driver on forms provided by the board and attaching the fee as prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed] for the transport service; (4) Own an appropriate and acceptable motor vehicle as determined by the board to transport human remains; (5) Each driver shall be required to submit initial United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogen training for an initial registration; and (6) Provide the information required by the board.

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license appropriate for the operation of the motor vehicle as determined by the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services;

(3) Make written application to the board for each transport service firm to register as a driver on forms provided by the board and attaching the fee as prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed] for the transport service;

(4) Own an appropriate and acceptable motor vehicle as determined by the board to transport human remains;

(5) Each driver shall be required to submit initial United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration blood-borne pathogen training for an initial registration; and

(6) Provide the information required by the board.

(b) Application for a transport service license shall be made on forms furnished by the board.

(c) The board shall grant the application if the board finds that the applicant: (1) Has an acceptable driving record; and (2) Meets the qualifications under this section.

(1) Has an acceptable driving record; and

(2) Meets the qualifications under this section.

(d) Within a reasonable amount of time after July 22, 2015, an individual who is currently transporting human remains in this state shall be licensed as determined by rules of the board.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2018.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 38, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-82-308
Credentials - Persons licensed in other states
Status: in_force

(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas and who has been practicing his or her profession continuously for a period of five (5) years or more next preceding the date of the application may apply in writing to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas without undergoing the examination required for licensing provided for in §§ 17-82-304 - 17-82-306 . The applicant must have been practicing by virtue of a license lawfully issued by the authority of another state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Canada, where the standard of proficiency at least equals that of the State of Arkansas. (b) The application shall be accompanied by: (1) A fee to be prescribed by the board which shall be an amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs of processing the application; (2) The original or certified copy of the original license under which the applicant has been practicing his or her profession; or (3) A certificate from the authority which issued the license, setting forth the applicant's history with the board, professional ability, and such other information or data as the board may deem necessary or expedient. (c) Upon furnishing satisfactory proof of his or her fitness as contemplated in this section, the board in its discretion may issue a license to practice his or her profession to the applicant without further cost except as otherwise provided in this chapter for the renewal of licenses. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 64, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1955, No. 14, § 23; 1981, No. 889, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-556; Acts 1987, No. 499, § 1; 1993, No. 270, § 1; 2001, No. 439, § 3.

(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas and who has been practicing his or her profession continuously for a period of five (5) years or more next preceding the date of the application may apply in writing to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners for a license to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas without undergoing the examination required for licensing provided for in §§ 17-82-304 - 17-82-306 . The applicant must have been practicing by virtue of a license lawfully issued by the authority of another state, territory, the District of Columbia, or Canada, where the standard of proficiency at least equals that of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The application shall be accompanied by: (1) A fee to be prescribed by the board which shall be an amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs of processing the application; (2) The original or certified copy of the original license under which the applicant has been practicing his or her profession; or (3) A certificate from the authority which issued the license, setting forth the applicant's history with the board, professional ability, and such other information or data as the board may deem necessary or expedient.

(1) A fee to be prescribed by the board which shall be an amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs of processing the application;

(2) The original or certified copy of the original license under which the applicant has been practicing his or her profession; or

(3) A certificate from the authority which issued the license, setting forth the applicant's history with the board, professional ability, and such other information or data as the board may deem necessary or expedient.

(c) Upon furnishing satisfactory proof of his or her fitness as contemplated in this section, the board in its discretion may issue a license to practice his or her profession to the applicant without further cost except as otherwise provided in this chapter for the renewal of licenses.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 64, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 14, § 23; 1981, No. 889, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-556; Acts 1987, No. 499, § 1; 1993, No. 270, § 1; 2001, No. 439, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-420 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-420
Application for enrollment
Status: in_force

(a) A school of barbering shall not enroll or admit any student thereto unless the student makes and files in duplicate a duly verified application. This application shall be of such form and contain such matters as the State Board of Barber Examiners may prescribe. (b) One (1) copy of the application shall be retained by the school enrolling or admitting the student, and one (1) copy shall be filed by the school with the board, along with the fee prescribed for the administration of the student application and student license. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 27, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-531.

(a) A school of barbering shall not enroll or admit any student thereto unless the student makes and files in duplicate a duly verified application. This application shall be of such form and contain such matters as the State Board of Barber Examiners may prescribe.

(b) One (1) copy of the application shall be retained by the school enrolling or admitting the student, and one (1) copy shall be filed by the school with the board, along with the fee prescribed for the administration of the student application and student license.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 27, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-49-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that because of the temporary nature of the business conducted by transient merchants, consumers in the State of Arkansas are not likely to be able to obtain proper contact information to resolve disputes with, serve legal process upon, or satisfy monetary judgments against transient merchants doing business in the State of Arkansas. (b) It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to: (1) Provide the consumers of the State of Arkansas with contact information regarding potential monetary recourse against transient merchants; and (2) Provide that the registration fees and bonding requirements in this subchapter for transient merchants shall be minimum registration fees and bonding requirements and shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of counties, cities, and towns in the state to levy additional license fees and to require additional bonding for transient merchants engaged in business in counties, cities, and towns. Acts 1983, No. 587, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5602; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that because of the temporary nature of the business conducted by transient merchants, consumers in the State of Arkansas are not likely to be able to obtain proper contact information to resolve disputes with, serve legal process upon, or satisfy monetary judgments against transient merchants doing business in the State of Arkansas.

(b) It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to: (1) Provide the consumers of the State of Arkansas with contact information regarding potential monetary recourse against transient merchants; and (2) Provide that the registration fees and bonding requirements in this subchapter for transient merchants shall be minimum registration fees and bonding requirements and shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of counties, cities, and towns in the state to levy additional license fees and to require additional bonding for transient merchants engaged in business in counties, cities, and towns.

(1) Provide the consumers of the State of Arkansas with contact information regarding potential monetary recourse against transient merchants; and

(2) Provide that the registration fees and bonding requirements in this subchapter for transient merchants shall be minimum registration fees and bonding requirements and shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of counties, cities, and towns in the state to levy additional license fees and to require additional bonding for transient merchants engaged in business in counties, cities, and towns.

Acts 1983, No. 587, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5602; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-406 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-92-406
Hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may issue a hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement to a healthcare organization that is licensed as a hospital in this state and that has a hospital pharmaceutical services permit. (b) A hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement shall allow a hospital to sell drugs and medications at retail for emergency room patients or patients upon discharge from the hospital for off premises, personal use in an outpatient setting for either up to a thirty-one (31) day supply or a single commercially available package size that is used as a continuation of or supplement to hospital or emergency room treatment. Added by Act 2023, No. 233,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may issue a hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement to a healthcare organization that is licensed as a hospital in this state and that has a hospital pharmaceutical services permit.

(b) A hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement shall allow a hospital to sell drugs and medications at retail for emergency room patients or patients upon discharge from the hospital for off premises, personal use in an outpatient setting for either up to a thirty-one (31) day supply or a single commercially available package size that is used as a continuation of or supplement to hospital or emergency room treatment.

Added by Act 2023, No. 233,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-96-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 96 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-96-304
Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine may make such rules governing the conduct of the examinations as it shall deem necessary, and willful violation of the rules shall subject the applicant to the loss of the examination fee. (b) (1) Examinations shall be in the English language and shall be written and clinical. (2) The board shall approve and designate the examinations to be given to those individuals who desire a license to practice podiatric medicine in the State of Arkansas. The board shall set forth the standards for successful completion of the examination for licensure. (c) (1) An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactory to the board and is therefore refused registration shall be entitled to a reexamination within six (6) months after the refusal. (2) The examination shall be at a meeting of the board called for the examination of applicants. (3) The applicant shall make payment of an additional fee to be established by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each reexamination. (4) Two (2) such reexaminations shall exhaust the privilege under the original application. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1632, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1923, No. 610, § 5; 1937, No. 187, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 10849, 12114; Acts 1973, No. 31, § 3; 1983, No. 429, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-305; Acts 1997, No. 966, § 9.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine may make such rules governing the conduct of the examinations as it shall deem necessary, and willful violation of the rules shall subject the applicant to the loss of the examination fee.

(b) (1) Examinations shall be in the English language and shall be written and clinical. (2) The board shall approve and designate the examinations to be given to those individuals who desire a license to practice podiatric medicine in the State of Arkansas. The board shall set forth the standards for successful completion of the examination for licensure.

(1) Examinations shall be in the English language and shall be written and clinical.

(2) The board shall approve and designate the examinations to be given to those individuals who desire a license to practice podiatric medicine in the State of Arkansas. The board shall set forth the standards for successful completion of the examination for licensure.

(c) (1) An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactory to the board and is therefore refused registration shall be entitled to a reexamination within six (6) months after the refusal. (2) The examination shall be at a meeting of the board called for the examination of applicants. (3) The applicant shall make payment of an additional fee to be established by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each reexamination. (4) Two (2) such reexaminations shall exhaust the privilege under the original application.

(1) An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactory to the board and is therefore refused registration shall be entitled to a reexamination within six (6) months after the refusal.

(2) The examination shall be at a meeting of the board called for the examination of applicants.

(3) The applicant shall make payment of an additional fee to be established by the board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for each reexamination.

(4) Two (2) such reexaminations shall exhaust the privilege under the original application.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1632, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1923, No. 610, § 5; 1937, No. 187, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 10849, 12114; Acts 1973, No. 31, § 3; 1983, No. 429, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-305; Acts 1997, No. 966, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-103-202
Organization and functions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year. (2) At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (3) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide. (b) Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board or at the written request of any three (3) members of the board. (c) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state. (d) A quorum of the board shall consist of four (4) members. (e) The board may employ a Director of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Health, for the performance of its functions and fix the compensation of the director within the limits of funds available to the board. (f) The board shall adopt a seal that shall be affixed to all certificates issued by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4909, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

(a) (1) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year. (2) At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (3) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide.

(1) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year.

(2) At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.

(3) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide.

(b) Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board or at the written request of any three (3) members of the board.

(c) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.

(d) A quorum of the board shall consist of four (4) members.

(e) The board may employ a Director of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Health, for the performance of its functions and fix the compensation of the director within the limits of funds available to the board.

(f) The board shall adopt a seal that shall be affixed to all certificates issued by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4909, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-29-303
Embalmers, funeral directors - Examination - Certificates
Status: in_force

(a) Within a reasonable time after an application to practice the science of embalming or to engage in the business of funeral directing is filed with the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, the board shall give the applicant a written examination to test the applicant's competency to act as an embalmer or a funeral director, or both. (b) If on examination the board finds that an applicant possesses a knowledge of funeral directing or the science of embalming, sanitation, and disinfection, or both, and meets the qualifications prescribed in this subchapter, the board shall issue the applicant a certificate authorizing him or her to engage in the business of funeral directing or to practice the science of embalming, or both, if the applicant has submitted a complete application under subsection (a) of this section and attached the fee as prescribed by the board. (c) The certificate shall be signed by a member of the board and shall have the official seal affixed. (d) A license or certificate issued by the board under this section shall be displayed at each place of business of the licensee. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 19, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-904.

(a) Within a reasonable time after an application to practice the science of embalming or to engage in the business of funeral directing is filed with the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, the board shall give the applicant a written examination to test the applicant's competency to act as an embalmer or a funeral director, or both.

(b) If on examination the board finds that an applicant possesses a knowledge of funeral directing or the science of embalming, sanitation, and disinfection, or both, and meets the qualifications prescribed in this subchapter, the board shall issue the applicant a certificate authorizing him or her to engage in the business of funeral directing or to practice the science of embalming, or both, if the applicant has submitted a complete application under subsection (a) of this section and attached the fee as prescribed by the board.

(c) The certificate shall be signed by a member of the board and shall have the official seal affixed.

(d) A license or certificate issued by the board under this section shall be displayed at each place of business of the licensee.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 19, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 18, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-88-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-88-312
Unlawful use of professional title - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked, to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the words "occupational therapist", "licensed occupational therapist", "occupational therapist registered", "occupational therapy assistant", "licensed occupational therapy assistant", "certified occupational therapy assistant", or the letters "O.T.", "L.O.T.", "O.T.R.", "O.T.A.", "L.O.T.A.", or "C.O.T.A.", or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. (2) It is also unlawful for any such person, in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, to represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. (b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or be both fined and imprisoned. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Acts 1977, No. 381, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1916.

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked, to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the words "occupational therapist", "licensed occupational therapist", "occupational therapist registered", "occupational therapy assistant", "licensed occupational therapy assistant", "certified occupational therapy assistant", or the letters "O.T.", "L.O.T.", "O.T.R.", "O.T.A.", "L.O.T.A.", or "C.O.T.A.", or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. (2) It is also unlawful for any such person, in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, to represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.

(1) It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under this chapter as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or whose registration has been suspended or revoked, to use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, the words "occupational therapist", "licensed occupational therapist", "occupational therapist registered", "occupational therapy assistant", "licensed occupational therapy assistant", "certified occupational therapy assistant", or the letters "O.T.", "L.O.T.", "O.T.R.", "O.T.A.", "L.O.T.A.", or "C.O.T.A.", or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.

(2) It is also unlawful for any such person, in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, to represent himself or herself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or be both fined and imprisoned. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

Acts 1977, No. 381, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1916.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-308
Electrical apprentices
Status: in_force

(a) Upon proper application and payment of the fee, the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall register as an electrical apprentice and issue a certificate of registration to any person who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is enrolled in a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the United States Office of Apprenticeship. (b) The board shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to supervise and enforce apprenticeship supervision ratios established by the board by rule. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an apprentice who has successfully completed a certified school or training program and has been released for testing may continue to renew his or her apprentice registration card, if otherwise qualified, without enrolling in a school or training program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1395, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 11; 2001, No. 1776, § 2; 2007, No. 495, § 3.

(a) Upon proper application and payment of the fee, the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall register as an electrical apprentice and issue a certificate of registration to any person who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is enrolled in a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the United States Office of Apprenticeship.

(b) The board shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to supervise and enforce apprenticeship supervision ratios established by the board by rule.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an apprentice who has successfully completed a certified school or training program and has been released for testing may continue to renew his or her apprentice registration card, if otherwise qualified, without enrolling in a school or training program.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1395, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 11; 2001, No. 1776, § 2; 2007, No. 495, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-95-307
License eligibility
Status: in_force

A person is not eligible to receive or hold a license to practice medicine or another healthcare profession issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board if the person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 97, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1249, § 1.

A person is not eligible to receive or hold a license to practice medicine or another healthcare profession issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board if the person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 97, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1249, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-303
License nontransferable
Status: in_force

No license certificates issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall be assignable or transferable. Acts 1979, No. 870, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5312.

No license certificates issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall be assignable or transferable.

Acts 1979, No. 870, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5312.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 102 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-102-203
Board members - Liability
Status: in_force

No member of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques during the term of his or her office or thereafter shall be liable for damages as a result of any official act in the performance of his or her duty as such a member. Any action therefor shall upon motion be dismissed with prejudice at the cost of the plaintiff. Acts 1997, No. 816, § 9.

No member of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques during the term of his or her office or thereafter shall be liable for damages as a result of any official act in the performance of his or her duty as such a member. Any action therefor shall upon motion be dismissed with prejudice at the cost of the plaintiff.

Acts 1997, No. 816, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-203
Exemptions for noncommercial applicators - Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This chapter shall not apply either to persons doing pest control to their own property or to their employees hired as laborers only who do not hold themselves out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work. (2) (A) However, no noncommercial applicator shall use, supervise the use of, or demonstrate the use of a restricted-use pesticide, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, unless the person has passed a prescribed examination and has been licensed by the State Plant Board. (B) (i) The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of how to apply pesticides under the classifications applied for and his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of the pesticides. (ii) If the applicant is found qualified and has paid the required examination and license fees, the board shall issue a noncommercial applicator license limited to such activities and classifications as qualified for. (C) (i) The license shall expire June 30 each year unless suspended or revoked prior thereto for cause. (ii) Reexamination before license renewal may be required to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use restricted-use pesticides safely and properly as technology changes. (b) Except for the requirements stated in this section, the noncommercial applicator shall be exempt from all other requirements of this chapter. Acts 1975, No. 488, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 77-1808, 77-1808.1.

(a) (1) This chapter shall not apply either to persons doing pest control to their own property or to their employees hired as laborers only who do not hold themselves out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work. (2) (A) However, no noncommercial applicator shall use, supervise the use of, or demonstrate the use of a restricted-use pesticide, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, unless the person has passed a prescribed examination and has been licensed by the State Plant Board. (B) (i) The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of how to apply pesticides under the classifications applied for and his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of the pesticides. (ii) If the applicant is found qualified and has paid the required examination and license fees, the board shall issue a noncommercial applicator license limited to such activities and classifications as qualified for. (C) (i) The license shall expire June 30 each year unless suspended or revoked prior thereto for cause. (ii) Reexamination before license renewal may be required to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use restricted-use pesticides safely and properly as technology changes.

(1) This chapter shall not apply either to persons doing pest control to their own property or to their employees hired as laborers only who do not hold themselves out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work.

(2) (A) However, no noncommercial applicator shall use, supervise the use of, or demonstrate the use of a restricted-use pesticide, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, unless the person has passed a prescribed examination and has been licensed by the State Plant Board. (B) (i) The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of how to apply pesticides under the classifications applied for and his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of the pesticides. (ii) If the applicant is found qualified and has paid the required examination and license fees, the board shall issue a noncommercial applicator license limited to such activities and classifications as qualified for. (C) (i) The license shall expire June 30 each year unless suspended or revoked prior thereto for cause. (ii) Reexamination before license renewal may be required to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use restricted-use pesticides safely and properly as technology changes.

(A) However, no noncommercial applicator shall use, supervise the use of, or demonstrate the use of a restricted-use pesticide, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, unless the person has passed a prescribed examination and has been licensed by the State Plant Board.

(B) (i) The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of how to apply pesticides under the classifications applied for and his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of the pesticides. (ii) If the applicant is found qualified and has paid the required examination and license fees, the board shall issue a noncommercial applicator license limited to such activities and classifications as qualified for.

(i) The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of how to apply pesticides under the classifications applied for and his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of the pesticides.

(ii) If the applicant is found qualified and has paid the required examination and license fees, the board shall issue a noncommercial applicator license limited to such activities and classifications as qualified for.

(C) (i) The license shall expire June 30 each year unless suspended or revoked prior thereto for cause. (ii) Reexamination before license renewal may be required to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use restricted-use pesticides safely and properly as technology changes.

(i) The license shall expire June 30 each year unless suspended or revoked prior thereto for cause.

(ii) Reexamination before license renewal may be required to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use restricted-use pesticides safely and properly as technology changes.

(b) Except for the requirements stated in this section, the noncommercial applicator shall be exempt from all other requirements of this chapter.

Acts 1975, No. 488, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 77-1808, 77-1808.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-32-312
Disciplinary action - Procedures
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct against any registrant or nonregistrant. The charges shall be: (1) In writing; (2) Sworn to by the person or persons making them; and (3) Filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. (b) Unless dismissed by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists as unfounded or trivial or settled informally, all charges shall be heard by the board within six (6) months after the date on which the charges were filed. (c) (1) The time and place for the hearings shall be fixed by the board, and a copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing, shall be personally served or mailed to the last known address of the accused individual holding a certificate of authorization at least twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (2) At any hearing, the accused individual shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses, and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or her defense. (3) If the accused individual fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges. (d) If after the hearing a majority of the board votes in favor of sustaining the charges, the board may: (1) Reprimand the individual; (2) Refuse to issue, restore, or renew a registrant's certificate of registration; (3) Place a registrant on probation for a period of time; or (4) Suspend or revoke a registrant's certificate of registration subject to conditions as the board may specify. (e) A registrant or a nonregistrant aggrieved by any action of the board in levying a fine or denying, suspending, or revoking his or her certificate of registration or refusing to issue, restore, or renew his or her certificate of registration may seek administrative or judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (f) (1) In addition to or in lieu of any action under subsection (d) of this section, a civil penalty under § 17-32-103 may be assessed in a proceeding conducted under this section. (2) Unless the amount of the penalty is paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final, the order shall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and an execution issued in the manner as any other judgment of a court of record. (g) Upon petition of a registrant, the board may reissue a certificate of registration upon the approval of a majority of the members of the board in favor of the reissuance. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 23; 1987, No. 701, § 24; 2005, No. 676, § 11.

(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct against any registrant or nonregistrant. The charges shall be: (1) In writing; (2) Sworn to by the person or persons making them; and (3) Filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.

(1) In writing;

(2) Sworn to by the person or persons making them; and

(3) Filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.

(b) Unless dismissed by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists as unfounded or trivial or settled informally, all charges shall be heard by the board within six (6) months after the date on which the charges were filed.

(c) (1) The time and place for the hearings shall be fixed by the board, and a copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing, shall be personally served or mailed to the last known address of the accused individual holding a certificate of authorization at least twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (2) At any hearing, the accused individual shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses, and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or her defense. (3) If the accused individual fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.

(1) The time and place for the hearings shall be fixed by the board, and a copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing, shall be personally served or mailed to the last known address of the accused individual holding a certificate of authorization at least twenty (20) days before the date fixed for the hearing.

(2) At any hearing, the accused individual shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses, and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or her defense.

(3) If the accused individual fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.

(d) If after the hearing a majority of the board votes in favor of sustaining the charges, the board may: (1) Reprimand the individual; (2) Refuse to issue, restore, or renew a registrant's certificate of registration; (3) Place a registrant on probation for a period of time; or (4) Suspend or revoke a registrant's certificate of registration subject to conditions as the board may specify.

(1) Reprimand the individual;

(2) Refuse to issue, restore, or renew a registrant's certificate of registration;

(3) Place a registrant on probation for a period of time; or

(4) Suspend or revoke a registrant's certificate of registration subject to conditions as the board may specify.

(e) A registrant or a nonregistrant aggrieved by any action of the board in levying a fine or denying, suspending, or revoking his or her certificate of registration or refusing to issue, restore, or renew his or her certificate of registration may seek administrative or judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(f) (1) In addition to or in lieu of any action under subsection (d) of this section, a civil penalty under § 17-32-103 may be assessed in a proceeding conducted under this section. (2) Unless the amount of the penalty is paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final, the order shall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and an execution issued in the manner as any other judgment of a court of record.

(1) In addition to or in lieu of any action under subsection (d) of this section, a civil penalty under § 17-32-103 may be assessed in a proceeding conducted under this section.

(2) Unless the amount of the penalty is paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final, the order shall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and an execution issued in the manner as any other judgment of a court of record.

(g) Upon petition of a registrant, the board may reissue a certificate of registration upon the approval of a majority of the members of the board in favor of the reissuance.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 23; 1987, No. 701, § 24; 2005, No. 676, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-406 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-89-406
Disclaimer in advertisements required
Status: in_force

(a) Any advertisement made by, for, or in behalf of any ophthalmic dispensing firm or any dispensing optician in this state, by newspaper, magazine, handbill, circular, radio, television, billboard, sign, or other means or forms of advertisement, except goodwill advertising as determined by the State Board of Optometry, shall cause to have printed thereon, or stated in oral advertisements, the following disclaimer: "This firm is not licensed to make eye examinations." (b) (1) In any printed advertisement, the disclaimer shall be printed in the same style, arrangement, and overall appearance of other printed material appearing within the advertisement, giving similar prominence to the disclaimer in the same size of type, style, arrangement, and overall appearance used in a majority of the written material in the advertisement. (2) In oral advertisements, the disclaimer shall be depicted in a vocal presentation of the same volume, quality, and style as other portions of the oral advertisement are presented. Acts 1985, No. 418, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2126.

(a) Any advertisement made by, for, or in behalf of any ophthalmic dispensing firm or any dispensing optician in this state, by newspaper, magazine, handbill, circular, radio, television, billboard, sign, or other means or forms of advertisement, except goodwill advertising as determined by the State Board of Optometry, shall cause to have printed thereon, or stated in oral advertisements, the following disclaimer: "This firm is not licensed to make eye examinations."

"This firm is not licensed to make eye examinations."

(b) (1) In any printed advertisement, the disclaimer shall be printed in the same style, arrangement, and overall appearance of other printed material appearing within the advertisement, giving similar prominence to the disclaimer in the same size of type, style, arrangement, and overall appearance used in a majority of the written material in the advertisement. (2) In oral advertisements, the disclaimer shall be depicted in a vocal presentation of the same volume, quality, and style as other portions of the oral advertisement are presented.

(1) In any printed advertisement, the disclaimer shall be printed in the same style, arrangement, and overall appearance of other printed material appearing within the advertisement, giving similar prominence to the disclaimer in the same size of type, style, arrangement, and overall appearance used in a majority of the written material in the advertisement.

(2) In oral advertisements, the disclaimer shall be depicted in a vocal presentation of the same volume, quality, and style as other portions of the oral advertisement are presented.

Acts 1985, No. 418, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-88-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-88-311
Unlawful practice - Injunction
Status: in_force

(a) The courts of record in this state having general equity jurisdiction are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful practice of occupational therapy in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in which the defendant resides. (b) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of this chapter, but the remedy of injunction shall be in addition to criminal prosecution. Acts 1977, No. 381, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1919.

(a) The courts of record in this state having general equity jurisdiction are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful practice of occupational therapy in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in which the defendant resides.

(b) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of this chapter, but the remedy of injunction shall be in addition to criminal prosecution.

Acts 1977, No. 381, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1919.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-313 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-313
License and credential - Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license or credential issued under this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance. (2) To renew an unexpired license or credential, the licensee or the credential holder shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. (3) Upon approval of the application by the director, a renewal license or credential shall be issued. (b) (1) A suspended license or credential is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this chapter. (2) However, renewal does not entitle the licensee or the credential holder, while the license or credential remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed or credentialed activity. (c) It is unlawful for a suspended licensee or credential holder or an employee of the suspended licensee or credential holder to operate while the license or credential is suspended. (d) A license or credential that is not renewed within six (6) months after its expiration shall not be renewed thereafter. (e) The holder of the license or credential that has been expired for more than six (6) months may obtain a new license or credential only on compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of an initial license or credential. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5980, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 67, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 34, 35, 37; 1981, No. 792, §§ 17, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2155, 71-2156, 71-2158.

(a) (1) A license or credential issued under this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance. (2) To renew an unexpired license or credential, the licensee or the credential holder shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. (3) Upon approval of the application by the director, a renewal license or credential shall be issued.

(1) A license or credential issued under this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance.

(2) To renew an unexpired license or credential, the licensee or the credential holder shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter.

(3) Upon approval of the application by the director, a renewal license or credential shall be issued.

(b) (1) A suspended license or credential is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this chapter. (2) However, renewal does not entitle the licensee or the credential holder, while the license or credential remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed or credentialed activity.

(1) A suspended license or credential is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this chapter.

(2) However, renewal does not entitle the licensee or the credential holder, while the license or credential remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed or credentialed activity.

(c) It is unlawful for a suspended licensee or credential holder or an employee of the suspended licensee or credential holder to operate while the license or credential is suspended.

(d) A license or credential that is not renewed within six (6) months after its expiration shall not be renewed thereafter.

(e) The holder of the license or credential that has been expired for more than six (6) months may obtain a new license or credential only on compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of an initial license or credential.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5980, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 67, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 34, 35, 37; 1981, No. 792, §§ 17, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2155, 71-2156, 71-2158.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-82-301
License required - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas without first having been authorized and issued a regular license by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. (2) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas during any period of suspension of his or her license by the board or after revocation by the board of any license theretofore issued to the offending person. (b) The board is entitled to the equitable remedy of injunction against any person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene or attempts or offers to practice either in violation of subsection (a) of this section. (c) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a Class D felony and shall be subject to imprisonment not to exceed six (6) years in the Division of Correction or a fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both. Each unauthorized act constitutes a separate offense. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 972, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1955, No. 14, §§ 7-9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-540 -- 72-542; Acts 1987, No. 497, § 1.

(a) (1) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas without first having been authorized and issued a regular license by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. (2) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas during any period of suspension of his or her license by the board or after revocation by the board of any license theretofore issued to the offending person.

(1) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas without first having been authorized and issued a regular license by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.

(2) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas during any period of suspension of his or her license by the board or after revocation by the board of any license theretofore issued to the offending person.

(b) The board is entitled to the equitable remedy of injunction against any person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene or attempts or offers to practice either in violation of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a Class D felony and shall be subject to imprisonment not to exceed six (6) years in the Division of Correction or a fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both. Each unauthorized act constitutes a separate offense.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 972, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 14, §§ 7-9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-540 -- 72-542; Acts 1987, No. 497, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-31-303
Application for registration
Status: in_force

(a) Application for registration shall: (1) Be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas Forestry Commission; (2) Contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience; and (3) Contain the names and addresses of not fewer than five (5) references, of whom three (3) or more shall be registered foresters who have personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience or his or her character and ability. (b) The amount of the application fee and the registration fee shall be set annually by the commission. (c) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 87, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 86, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 14; 1971, No. 122, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2414; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 10; 2011, No. 177, § 3.

(a) Application for registration shall: (1) Be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas Forestry Commission; (2) Contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience; and (3) Contain the names and addresses of not fewer than five (5) references, of whom three (3) or more shall be registered foresters who have personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience or his or her character and ability.

(1) Be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas Forestry Commission;

(2) Contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience; and

(3) Contain the names and addresses of not fewer than five (5) references, of whom three (3) or more shall be registered foresters who have personal or professional knowledge of the applicant's forestry experience or his or her character and ability.

(b) The amount of the application fee and the registration fee shall be set annually by the commission.

(c) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 87, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 86, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 14; 1971, No. 122, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2414; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 10; 2011, No. 177, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-501 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-29-501
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "funeral home" means an establishment that satisfies the requirements of § 17-29-503 that is suitable for: (1) The preparation of human bodies for interment; and (2) The rights, services, and ceremonies customarily associated with an interment. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 43, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1957, No. 241, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-918.

As used in this subchapter, "funeral home" means an establishment that satisfies the requirements of § 17-29-503 that is suitable for:

(1) The preparation of human bodies for interment; and

(2) The rights, services, and ceremonies customarily associated with an interment.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 43, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1957, No. 241, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-918.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-89-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Apprentice dispensing optician" means an individual registered with the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians to work under the supervision of a licensed or registered dispensing optician, a physician skilled in disease of the eye, or an optometrist licensed by this state; (2) [Repealed.] (3) "Licensed dispensing optician" means any person licensed by the board to engage in ophthalmic dispensing; (4) (A) "Ophthalmic dispensing" means the preparation of laboratory work orders, verification, and dispensing of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the intended wearer on a written prescription from a licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye or from a licensed optometrist. (B) "Opthalmic dispensing" shall include: (i) The measuring, fitting, adapting, and adjusting of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the human face; (ii) The preparation and delivery of work orders to laboratory technicians engaged in grinding lenses and fabrication of eyewear; (iii) The verification of the quality of finished spectacle lenses, spectacles, or eyeglasses; and (iv) The adjustment or repair of spectacle frames to the human face. (C) The prescribing, adapting, fitting, duplicating, dispensing, modifying, selling, or supplying of contact lenses for or to the human eye is specifically excluded; (5) "Person" shall include individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, professional corporations, unincorporated associations, or any of the foregoing; (6) "Registered dispensing optician" means any person registered by the board to engage in ophthalmic dispensing; and (7) "Supervision" means the direct personal physical provision of direction and control through personal inspection. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 41, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 589, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2102.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Apprentice dispensing optician" means an individual registered with the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians to work under the supervision of a licensed or registered dispensing optician, a physician skilled in disease of the eye, or an optometrist licensed by this state;

(2) [Repealed.]

(3) "Licensed dispensing optician" means any person licensed by the board to engage in ophthalmic dispensing;

(4) (A) "Ophthalmic dispensing" means the preparation of laboratory work orders, verification, and dispensing of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the intended wearer on a written prescription from a licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye or from a licensed optometrist. (B) "Opthalmic dispensing" shall include: (i) The measuring, fitting, adapting, and adjusting of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the human face; (ii) The preparation and delivery of work orders to laboratory technicians engaged in grinding lenses and fabrication of eyewear; (iii) The verification of the quality of finished spectacle lenses, spectacles, or eyeglasses; and (iv) The adjustment or repair of spectacle frames to the human face. (C) The prescribing, adapting, fitting, duplicating, dispensing, modifying, selling, or supplying of contact lenses for or to the human eye is specifically excluded;

(A) "Ophthalmic dispensing" means the preparation of laboratory work orders, verification, and dispensing of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the intended wearer on a written prescription from a licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye or from a licensed optometrist.

(B) "Opthalmic dispensing" shall include: (i) The measuring, fitting, adapting, and adjusting of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the human face; (ii) The preparation and delivery of work orders to laboratory technicians engaged in grinding lenses and fabrication of eyewear; (iii) The verification of the quality of finished spectacle lenses, spectacles, or eyeglasses; and (iv) The adjustment or repair of spectacle frames to the human face.

(i) The measuring, fitting, adapting, and adjusting of spectacle lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or parts thereof to the human face;

(ii) The preparation and delivery of work orders to laboratory technicians engaged in grinding lenses and fabrication of eyewear;

(iii) The verification of the quality of finished spectacle lenses, spectacles, or eyeglasses; and

(iv) The adjustment or repair of spectacle frames to the human face.

(C) The prescribing, adapting, fitting, duplicating, dispensing, modifying, selling, or supplying of contact lenses for or to the human eye is specifically excluded;

(5) "Person" shall include individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, professional corporations, unincorporated associations, or any of the foregoing;

(6) "Registered dispensing optician" means any person registered by the board to engage in ophthalmic dispensing; and

(7) "Supervision" means the direct personal physical provision of direction and control through personal inspection.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 41, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 589, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-219 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-219
Automatic invalidity of license
Status: in_force

A license shall automatically become invalid should the licensed operator whose name appears on the license cease to personally supervise and be in direct charge of the pest control operation. The license shall remain invalid until some other person, having been examined in accordance with this chapter and the rules under this chapter, shall be certified as the licensed operator in his or her stead. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1434, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1807.

A license shall automatically become invalid should the licensed operator whose name appears on the license cease to personally supervise and be in direct charge of the pest control operation. The license shall remain invalid until some other person, having been examined in accordance with this chapter and the rules under this chapter, shall be certified as the licensed operator in his or her stead.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1434, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1807.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-80-205
Procedures
Status: in_force

The physicians' health committee and the dentists' health committee shall develop procedures for: (1) Immediate reporting to the appropriate board of the names and results of any contact or investigation regarding any impaired physician or impaired dentist who is believed to constitute an imminent danger to the public or to himself or herself; (2) Reporting to the appropriate board in a timely fashion any impaired physician or any impaired dentist who refuses to cooperate with the respective committee, refuses to submit to treatment, or whose impairment is not substantially alleviated through treatment, and who, in the opinion of the respective committee, exhibits professional incompetence; and (3) Informing each participant of the impaired physician program or the impaired dentist program of the program procedures, responsibilities of program participants, and the possible consequences of noncompliance with the program. Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 5.

The physicians' health committee and the dentists' health committee shall develop procedures for:

(1) Immediate reporting to the appropriate board of the names and results of any contact or investigation regarding any impaired physician or impaired dentist who is believed to constitute an imminent danger to the public or to himself or herself;

(2) Reporting to the appropriate board in a timely fashion any impaired physician or any impaired dentist who refuses to cooperate with the respective committee, refuses to submit to treatment, or whose impairment is not substantially alleviated through treatment, and who, in the opinion of the respective committee, exhibits professional incompetence; and

(3) Informing each participant of the impaired physician program or the impaired dentist program of the program procedures, responsibilities of program participants, and the possible consequences of noncompliance with the program.

Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-706 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-92-706
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per year to the committee for the program. (2) The board may provide to the committee at any time the moneys authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) Documentation of the use of these funds shall be provided quarterly to the board for review and comment. Acts 1991, No. 741, § 7; 2009, No. 355, § 7.

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per year to the committee for the program. (2) The board may provide to the committee at any time the moneys authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per year to the committee for the program.

(2) The board may provide to the committee at any time the moneys authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) Documentation of the use of these funds shall be provided quarterly to the board for review and comment.

Acts 1991, No. 741, § 7; 2009, No. 355, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-83-202
Organization and meetings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. (B) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide. (2) Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board. (3) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state. (4) A quorum of the board shall consist of three (3) members. (5) A secretary of the board shall be employed by the Department of Health. (6) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board. (b) The Department of Health shall employ personnel for the performance of the board's functions and the board may disburse funds to the Department of Health to employ necessary personnel for the performance of the board's functions. Amended by Act 2023, No. 56,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4875, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 392, §§ 9, 10.

(a) (1) (A) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. (B) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide. (2) Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board. (3) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state. (4) A quorum of the board shall consist of three (3) members. (5) A secretary of the board shall be employed by the Department of Health. (6) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board.

(1) (A) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. (B) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide.

(A) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair.

(B) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide.

(2) Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board.

(3) Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.

(4) A quorum of the board shall consist of three (3) members.

(5) A secretary of the board shall be employed by the Department of Health.

(6) The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board.

(b) The Department of Health shall employ personnel for the performance of the board's functions and the board may disburse funds to the Department of Health to employ necessary personnel for the performance of the board's functions.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 56,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4875, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 392, §§ 9, 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-37-107
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) In its rules made pursuant to this chapter and after a public hearing, the State Plant Board shall establish license, registration, inspection, reinspection, reporting, and examination fees sufficient to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the board and are to be used in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1429, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.

(a) In its rules made pursuant to this chapter and after a public hearing, the State Plant Board shall establish license, registration, inspection, reinspection, reporting, and examination fees sufficient to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(b) All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the board and are to be used in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1429, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-53-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the certification and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of health education who hold themselves under the title of certified health education specialist or certified professional health educator. Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 2.

It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the certification and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of health education who hold themselves under the title of certified health education specialist or certified professional health educator.

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-312
License and credential - Termination
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe by rule the procedure under which a license or credential issued under this chapter may be terminated by the licensee or credential holder. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5979, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 66, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2144.

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe by rule the procedure under which a license or credential issued under this chapter may be terminated by the licensee or credential holder.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5979, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 66, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2144.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-320 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-11-320
Certificate of authority required
Status: in_force

No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of abstracting in this state until a certificate of authority has been issued to the person, firm, or corporation by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 8.

No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of abstracting in this state until a certificate of authority has been issued to the person, firm, or corporation by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-212 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-212
Transferability - Change in licensee status
Status: in_force

(a) No license or registration shall be transferable. (b) When there is a change in the status of a licensee, such as change of address, operator in charge, agents, or solicitors, the licensee shall immediately notify the State Plant Board of the changes. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.

(a) No license or registration shall be transferable.

(b) When there is a change in the status of a licensee, such as change of address, operator in charge, agents, or solicitors, the licensee shall immediately notify the State Plant Board of the changes.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-12-306
Examination fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall charge a fee to each applicant applying to sit for the examination. In the board's discretion, the fee for a first-time applicant may be greater than the fee charged for reexamination. (b) The board shall also charge a fee to each applicant for the administration of the examination. The board may in its discretion contract with a third party to assist in the administration of the examination. In such an event, the fee charged by the third party may be charged to and paid by the applicant. (c) The fees to be paid by each applicant pursuant to this section shall be determined by the board, taking into account the approximate cost of processing the applications and administering the examination. In setting the fees, the board may also take into account additional costs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may establish a reserve for such purposes. (d) The applicable fees payable pursuant to this section shall be paid by the applicant at the time he or she applies for examination or reexamination. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613; Acts 1997, No. 242, § 5; 1999, No. 180, § 16.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall charge a fee to each applicant applying to sit for the examination. In the board's discretion, the fee for a first-time applicant may be greater than the fee charged for reexamination.

(b) The board shall also charge a fee to each applicant for the administration of the examination. The board may in its discretion contract with a third party to assist in the administration of the examination. In such an event, the fee charged by the third party may be charged to and paid by the applicant.

(c) The fees to be paid by each applicant pursuant to this section shall be determined by the board, taking into account the approximate cost of processing the applications and administering the examination. In setting the fees, the board may also take into account additional costs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may establish a reserve for such purposes.

(d) The applicable fees payable pursuant to this section shall be paid by the applicant at the time he or she applies for examination or reexamination.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613; Acts 1997, No. 242, § 5; 1999, No. 180, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 30 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-30-202
Officers and Director of State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
Status: in_force

The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall: (1) Select its own officers; and (2) Have the power in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing to employ a Director of the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors who shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5424, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 214, § 4; 1957, No. 285, § 1; 1969, No. 131, § 1; 1969, No. 196, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1021; Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 2; 2009, No. 444, § 3.

The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall:

(1) Select its own officers; and

(2) Have the power in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing to employ a Director of the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors who shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5424, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 214, § 4; 1957, No. 285, § 1; 1969, No. 131, § 1; 1969, No. 196, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1021; Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 2; 2009, No. 444, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-602 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-12-602
Sanctions
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensee or holder of a practice privilege under § 17-12-311 is found to have committed an action or omission identified in § 17-12-601 , the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy may impose any one (1) or more of the following sanctions: (1) Suspension, revocation, or denial of his or her license or practice privilege or the renewal thereof; (2) A penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation as well as investigation costs incurred by the board; (3) Completion of appropriate education programs or courses; (4) Preissuance review of audits, review reports, or compilations; (5) Quality review conducted in such a manner as the board may specify; (6) Successful completion of the licensing examination; (7) Conditions or restrictions upon the license, registration, or practice privilege; and (8) All other requirements or penalties the board finds appropriate to the circumstances of the case and that would achieve the desired disciplinary purposes but that would not impair the public welfare and morals. (b) In any proceeding in which the board finds that the licensee or holder of a practice privilege has committed any action or omission identified in § 17-12-601 , the board may also require the licensee to pay the cost of the proceeding. (c) Each instance when a federal or state law or any board rule is violated shall constitute a separate violation. (d) Upon imposition of a sanction, the board may order that the license, permit, certificate, credential, registration, or practice privilege be suspended until its holder has complied in full with all applicable sanctions imposed under this section. (e) (1) The power and authority of the board to impose sanctions authorized in this section are independent of and in addition to any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation. (2) The imposition of a penalty does not preclude the board from imposing other sanctions short of revocation. (f) The board is authorized to file suit in either the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of any county in which the defendant resides or does business to collect any monetary penalty assessed under this chapter if the penalty is not paid within the time prescribed by the board. Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-623; Acts 1997, No. 242, § 19; 1999, No. 180, § 39; 2005, No. 54, § 18; 2009, No. 93, § 10.

(a) If a licensee or holder of a practice privilege under § 17-12-311 is found to have committed an action or omission identified in § 17-12-601 , the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy may impose any one (1) or more of the following sanctions: (1) Suspension, revocation, or denial of his or her license or practice privilege or the renewal thereof; (2) A penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation as well as investigation costs incurred by the board; (3) Completion of appropriate education programs or courses; (4) Preissuance review of audits, review reports, or compilations; (5) Quality review conducted in such a manner as the board may specify; (6) Successful completion of the licensing examination; (7) Conditions or restrictions upon the license, registration, or practice privilege; and (8) All other requirements or penalties the board finds appropriate to the circumstances of the case and that would achieve the desired disciplinary purposes but that would not impair the public welfare and morals.

(1) Suspension, revocation, or denial of his or her license or practice privilege or the renewal thereof;

(2) A penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation as well as investigation costs incurred by the board;

(3) Completion of appropriate education programs or courses;

(4) Preissuance review of audits, review reports, or compilations;

(5) Quality review conducted in such a manner as the board may specify;

(6) Successful completion of the licensing examination;

(7) Conditions or restrictions upon the license, registration, or practice privilege; and

(8) All other requirements or penalties the board finds appropriate to the circumstances of the case and that would achieve the desired disciplinary purposes but that would not impair the public welfare and morals.

(b) In any proceeding in which the board finds that the licensee or holder of a practice privilege has committed any action or omission identified in § 17-12-601 , the board may also require the licensee to pay the cost of the proceeding.

(c) Each instance when a federal or state law or any board rule is violated shall constitute a separate violation.

(d) Upon imposition of a sanction, the board may order that the license, permit, certificate, credential, registration, or practice privilege be suspended until its holder has complied in full with all applicable sanctions imposed under this section.

(e) (1) The power and authority of the board to impose sanctions authorized in this section are independent of and in addition to any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation. (2) The imposition of a penalty does not preclude the board from imposing other sanctions short of revocation.

(1) The power and authority of the board to impose sanctions authorized in this section are independent of and in addition to any other civil or criminal proceeding concerning the same violation.

(2) The imposition of a penalty does not preclude the board from imposing other sanctions short of revocation.

(f) The board is authorized to file suit in either the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of any county in which the defendant resides or does business to collect any monetary penalty assessed under this chapter if the penalty is not paid within the time prescribed by the board.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-623; Acts 1997, No. 242, § 19; 1999, No. 180, § 39; 2005, No. 54, § 18; 2009, No. 93, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-98-107
Disposition of fees or payments
Status: in_force

(a) All fees or payments collected by the State Board of Health under this chapter shall be deposited into a bank designated by the board, and the board shall make a report annually to the Governor showing all receipts and disbursements of moneys and a summary of all business transacted during the year. (b) Expense reimbursement for the board in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. and other expenses provided hereunder shall be paid by the board from the fees collected by it. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 17; 1997, No. 250, § 169.

(a) All fees or payments collected by the State Board of Health under this chapter shall be deposited into a bank designated by the board, and the board shall make a report annually to the Governor showing all receipts and disbursements of moneys and a summary of all business transacted during the year.

(b) Expense reimbursement for the board in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. and other expenses provided hereunder shall be paid by the board from the fees collected by it.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 17; 1997, No. 250, § 169.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-101-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 650, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1134; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 173; 2001, No. 1741, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1975, No. 650, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1134; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 173; 2001, No. 1741, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-36-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-36-302
Application
Status: in_force

Application for licensure shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience. Acts 1975, No. 353, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2903; Acts 2001, No. 617, § 13; 2009, No. 1367, § 18.

Application for licensure shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience.

Acts 1975, No. 353, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2903; Acts 2001, No. 617, § 13; 2009, No. 1367, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-83-203
Duties and powers - Fees - Continuing education
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall: (1) Establish an examination procedure, utilizing the examination approved by the board; (2) Establish a licensure reciprocity agreement with other states; (3) Annually compile a list of names, addresses, both residential and business, and dates and license numbers of all persons licensed under this chapter to be available upon request and cost; (4) Establish mechanisms for appeal and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses, such mechanisms to include provisions for judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (5) Make such rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to regulate its proceedings; (6) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter; (7) Compile an annual report; (8) Establish rules defining unprofessional conduct and set forth and publish standards of professional responsibility and publish standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting; (9) Receive and process complaints; (10) Impose penalties; (11) Establish fees and publish financial records; and (12) Require at the time of license renewal each applicant to present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued he or she has completed the continuing education requirements in a manner specified by the board. (b) The board shall establish, charge, and collect for: (1) The filing of an application for a license under this chapter; (2) The original issuance of a license under this chapter; (3) A renewal of a license issued in accordance with this chapter; and (4) Replacement of a license or renewal lost or destroyed. (c) The board shall establish continuing education requirements and shall notify the applicants for licensing of the requirements. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1526, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.

(a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall: (1) Establish an examination procedure, utilizing the examination approved by the board; (2) Establish a licensure reciprocity agreement with other states; (3) Annually compile a list of names, addresses, both residential and business, and dates and license numbers of all persons licensed under this chapter to be available upon request and cost; (4) Establish mechanisms for appeal and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses, such mechanisms to include provisions for judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (5) Make such rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to regulate its proceedings; (6) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter; (7) Compile an annual report; (8) Establish rules defining unprofessional conduct and set forth and publish standards of professional responsibility and publish standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting; (9) Receive and process complaints; (10) Impose penalties; (11) Establish fees and publish financial records; and (12) Require at the time of license renewal each applicant to present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued he or she has completed the continuing education requirements in a manner specified by the board.

(1) Establish an examination procedure, utilizing the examination approved by the board;

(2) Establish a licensure reciprocity agreement with other states;

(3) Annually compile a list of names, addresses, both residential and business, and dates and license numbers of all persons licensed under this chapter to be available upon request and cost;

(4) Establish mechanisms for appeal and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses, such mechanisms to include provisions for judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;

(5) Make such rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to regulate its proceedings;

(6) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter;

(7) Compile an annual report;

(8) Establish rules defining unprofessional conduct and set forth and publish standards of professional responsibility and publish standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting;

(9) Receive and process complaints;

(10) Impose penalties;

(11) Establish fees and publish financial records; and

(12) Require at the time of license renewal each applicant to present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued he or she has completed the continuing education requirements in a manner specified by the board.

(b) The board shall establish, charge, and collect for: (1) The filing of an application for a license under this chapter; (2) The original issuance of a license under this chapter; (3) A renewal of a license issued in accordance with this chapter; and (4) Replacement of a license or renewal lost or destroyed.

(1) The filing of an application for a license under this chapter;

(2) The original issuance of a license under this chapter;

(3) A renewal of a license issued in accordance with this chapter; and

(4) Replacement of a license or renewal lost or destroyed.

(c) The board shall establish continuing education requirements and shall notify the applicants for licensing of the requirements.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1526, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-12-202
Officers and proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall elect annually a president, a secretary, and a treasurer from its members. (b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (c) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed. The board shall keep records of its proceedings. In any proceeding in court, civil or criminal, arising out of or founded upon any provision of this chapter, copies of the records certified as correct under the seal of the board shall be admissible in evidence as tending to prove the content of the records. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-612.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall elect annually a president, a secretary, and a treasurer from its members.

(b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(c) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed. The board shall keep records of its proceedings. In any proceeding in court, civil or criminal, arising out of or founded upon any provision of this chapter, copies of the records certified as correct under the seal of the board shall be admissible in evidence as tending to prove the content of the records.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-505 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-24-505
Harassment or abuse
Status: in_force

(a) A debt collector may not engage in a conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse a person in connection with the collection of a debt. (b) Without limiting the general application of subsection (a) of this section, the following conduct is a violation of this section: (1) The use or threat of use of violence or other criminal means to harm the physical person, reputation, or property of a person; (2) The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader; (3) The publication of a list of consumers who allegedly refuse to pay debts, except to a consumer reporting agency or to persons meeting the requirements of 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(f) or 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(3) , as they existed on January 1, 2009; (4) The advertisement for sale of a debt to coerce payment of the debt; (5) Causing a telephone to ring or engaging a person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass a person at the called number; or (6) Except as provided in § 17-24-503 , the placement of telephone calls without meaningful disclosure of the caller's identity. Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.

(a) A debt collector may not engage in a conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse a person in connection with the collection of a debt.

(b) Without limiting the general application of subsection (a) of this section, the following conduct is a violation of this section: (1) The use or threat of use of violence or other criminal means to harm the physical person, reputation, or property of a person; (2) The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader; (3) The publication of a list of consumers who allegedly refuse to pay debts, except to a consumer reporting agency or to persons meeting the requirements of 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(f) or 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(3) , as they existed on January 1, 2009; (4) The advertisement for sale of a debt to coerce payment of the debt; (5) Causing a telephone to ring or engaging a person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass a person at the called number; or (6) Except as provided in § 17-24-503 , the placement of telephone calls without meaningful disclosure of the caller's identity.

(1) The use or threat of use of violence or other criminal means to harm the physical person, reputation, or property of a person;

(2) The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader;

(3) The publication of a list of consumers who allegedly refuse to pay debts, except to a consumer reporting agency or to persons meeting the requirements of 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(f) or 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(3) , as they existed on January 1, 2009;

(4) The advertisement for sale of a debt to coerce payment of the debt;

(5) Causing a telephone to ring or engaging a person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass a person at the called number; or

(6) Except as provided in § 17-24-503 , the placement of telephone calls without meaningful disclosure of the caller's identity.

Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-504 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-95-504
Remedial training
Status: in_force

(a) A temporary license may be granted to an eligible physician for not more than three (3) twelve-month terms. (b) (1) If after that time the physician has not satisfactorily passed the examination for licensure, the Arkansas State Medical Board, in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shall review the physician's performance and areas of deficiency on the examination for licensure and shall prescribe a plan of remedial training for the physician. (2) The physician must carry out the prescribed plan before being eligible for either a regular license based on successful passage of the examination for licensure or another period of temporary licensure under the same provisions and requirements as were originally applied for his or her temporary license under the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1977, No. 415, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-632; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 4.

(a) A temporary license may be granted to an eligible physician for not more than three (3) twelve-month terms.

(b) (1) If after that time the physician has not satisfactorily passed the examination for licensure, the Arkansas State Medical Board, in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shall review the physician's performance and areas of deficiency on the examination for licensure and shall prescribe a plan of remedial training for the physician. (2) The physician must carry out the prescribed plan before being eligible for either a regular license based on successful passage of the examination for licensure or another period of temporary licensure under the same provisions and requirements as were originally applied for his or her temporary license under the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) If after that time the physician has not satisfactorily passed the examination for licensure, the Arkansas State Medical Board, in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Medicine of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shall review the physician's performance and areas of deficiency on the examination for licensure and shall prescribe a plan of remedial training for the physician.

(2) The physician must carry out the prescribed plan before being eligible for either a regular license based on successful passage of the examination for licensure or another period of temporary licensure under the same provisions and requirements as were originally applied for his or her temporary license under the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1977, No. 415, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-632; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-909 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-92-909
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1601, eff. 7/24/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 174,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1101, § 8.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1601, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 174,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1101, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-2-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 17-2-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that hard-working Arkansans maintain occupational licenses while trying to maintain debt-free lives and trying not to be impoverished. Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that hard-working Arkansans maintain occupational licenses while trying to maintain debt-free lives and trying not to be impoverished.

Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-403 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-50-403
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Contraband property" means property of any nature, including personal, tangible, or intangible, but not real property, that is used or intended to be used in violation of § 17-50-104 ; (2) (A) "Pumping equipment" means all machinery and parts of pumps such as deep well turbine pumps with right angle gear drive, vertical hollow shaft motors, jet pumps and motors, submersible pumps and motors, and other parts and fittings installed or attached to the well. (B) "Pumping equipment" does not include cooling units, horizontal electric motors, heat pump circulating pipe, and stationary diesel or gas engines; (3) "Rig" means any power-driven, percussion, rotary, digging, jetting, direct push, vibrating, hydrofracturing, or augering machine used in the construction, alteration, or abandonment of water wells, or any hoist or machine used in installing or removing pumps from wells with the lifting capacity of one thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.) or more; and (4) (A) "Water well" means any excavation that is drilled, redrilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise artificially constructed for the purpose of locating, acquiring, diverting, or artificially recharging ground water. (B) (i) "Water well" includes excavations made for the purpose of exchanging the geothermal energy found in the earth as heat pump wells as defined in § 17-50-103 . (ii) "Water well" does not include an excavation made for the purpose of obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals, or products of mining or quarrying, or for inserting media to repressure oil or natural gas-bearing formations, or for storing petroleum, natural gas, or other products. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 33, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 855, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Contraband property" means property of any nature, including personal, tangible, or intangible, but not real property, that is used or intended to be used in violation of § 17-50-104 ;

(2) (A) "Pumping equipment" means all machinery and parts of pumps such as deep well turbine pumps with right angle gear drive, vertical hollow shaft motors, jet pumps and motors, submersible pumps and motors, and other parts and fittings installed or attached to the well. (B) "Pumping equipment" does not include cooling units, horizontal electric motors, heat pump circulating pipe, and stationary diesel or gas engines;

(A) "Pumping equipment" means all machinery and parts of pumps such as deep well turbine pumps with right angle gear drive, vertical hollow shaft motors, jet pumps and motors, submersible pumps and motors, and other parts and fittings installed or attached to the well.

(B) "Pumping equipment" does not include cooling units, horizontal electric motors, heat pump circulating pipe, and stationary diesel or gas engines;

(3) "Rig" means any power-driven, percussion, rotary, digging, jetting, direct push, vibrating, hydrofracturing, or augering machine used in the construction, alteration, or abandonment of water wells, or any hoist or machine used in installing or removing pumps from wells with the lifting capacity of one thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.) or more; and

(4) (A) "Water well" means any excavation that is drilled, redrilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise artificially constructed for the purpose of locating, acquiring, diverting, or artificially recharging ground water. (B) (i) "Water well" includes excavations made for the purpose of exchanging the geothermal energy found in the earth as heat pump wells as defined in § 17-50-103 . (ii) "Water well" does not include an excavation made for the purpose of obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals, or products of mining or quarrying, or for inserting media to repressure oil or natural gas-bearing formations, or for storing petroleum, natural gas, or other products.

(A) "Water well" means any excavation that is drilled, redrilled, cored, bored, washed, driven, dug, jetted, or otherwise artificially constructed for the purpose of locating, acquiring, diverting, or artificially recharging ground water.

(B) (i) "Water well" includes excavations made for the purpose of exchanging the geothermal energy found in the earth as heat pump wells as defined in § 17-50-103 . (ii) "Water well" does not include an excavation made for the purpose of obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals, or products of mining or quarrying, or for inserting media to repressure oil or natural gas-bearing formations, or for storing petroleum, natural gas, or other products.

(i) "Water well" includes excavations made for the purpose of exchanging the geothermal energy found in the earth as heat pump wells as defined in § 17-50-103 .

(ii) "Water well" does not include an excavation made for the purpose of obtaining or prospecting for oil, natural gas, minerals, or products of mining or quarrying, or for inserting media to repressure oil or natural gas-bearing formations, or for storing petroleum, natural gas, or other products.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 33, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 855, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-702 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-12-702
No liability to persons not in privity - Exceptions
Status: in_force

No person, partnership, or corporation licensed or authorized to practice under this chapter, or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders shall be liable to persons not in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation for civil damages resulting from acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services performed by such a person, partnership, or corporation, except for: (1) Acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentations; or (2) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action. For the purposes of this subdivision (2), if the person, partnership, or corporation: (A) Identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services; and (B) Sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with such a person, partnership, or corporation. Acts 1987, No. 661, § 1.

No person, partnership, or corporation licensed or authorized to practice under this chapter, or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders shall be liable to persons not in privity of contract with the person, partnership, or corporation for civil damages resulting from acts, omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with professional services performed by such a person, partnership, or corporation, except for:

(1) Acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentations; or

(2) Other acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct if the person, partnership, or corporation was aware that a primary intent of the client was for the professional services to benefit or influence the particular person bringing the action. For the purposes of this subdivision (2), if the person, partnership, or corporation: (A) Identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services; and (B) Sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with such a person, partnership, or corporation.

(A) Identifies in writing to the client those persons who are intended to rely on the services; and

(B) Sends a copy of the writing or similar statement to those persons identified in the writing or statement, then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with such a person, partnership, or corporation.

then the person, partnership, or corporation or any of its employees, partners, members, officers, or shareholders may be held liable only to the persons intended to so rely, in addition to those persons in privity of contract with such a person, partnership, or corporation.

Acts 1987, No. 661, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-103-304
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) A license is effective at the time of issuance by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (b) The license of a licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, and licensed certified social worker is valid for two (2) years after the date of issuance. (c) (1) A license may be renewed by the payment of a renewal fee as set by the board. (2) A notice of license renewal shall be sent to a licensee at the most recent address as it appears in the records of the board approximately two (2) months before the expiration date of the license. (3) Before the expiration date of the license, the licensee shall: (A) Submit a renewal application and fee online; or (B) Mail the renewal application and fee to the office of the board. (4) Upon receipt of an application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and, if approved, issue to the applicant a notice of license renewal valid for the next two (2) years. (d) (1) If a licensee fails to renew his or her license before the expiration date, the license shall lapse the last day of the month of the calendar year that is exactly two (2) years from the calendar year and month in which the license was issued. (2) A license that has lapsed for a period of less than three (3) months may be renewed by submission of: (A) A completed renewal application; (B) A fee that is two (2) times the amount of the renewal fee specified; and (C) An attestation that the licensee has not practiced social work since the day that his or her license lapsed and the licensee will not practice social work until his or her license is approved for renewal by the board. (3) If a license has lapsed for three (3) months or longer, the applicant for the license shall be considered a new applicant subject to appropriate provisions of this chapter. (4) A license that has expired over three (3) months is not renewable. (e) At the time of license renewal, an applicant shall present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued, he or she has completed the continuing education requirements as required by the board. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

(a) A license is effective at the time of issuance by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.

(b) The license of a licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, and licensed certified social worker is valid for two (2) years after the date of issuance.

(c) (1) A license may be renewed by the payment of a renewal fee as set by the board. (2) A notice of license renewal shall be sent to a licensee at the most recent address as it appears in the records of the board approximately two (2) months before the expiration date of the license. (3) Before the expiration date of the license, the licensee shall: (A) Submit a renewal application and fee online; or (B) Mail the renewal application and fee to the office of the board. (4) Upon receipt of an application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and, if approved, issue to the applicant a notice of license renewal valid for the next two (2) years.

(1) A license may be renewed by the payment of a renewal fee as set by the board.

(2) A notice of license renewal shall be sent to a licensee at the most recent address as it appears in the records of the board approximately two (2) months before the expiration date of the license.

(3) Before the expiration date of the license, the licensee shall: (A) Submit a renewal application and fee online; or (B) Mail the renewal application and fee to the office of the board.

(A) Submit a renewal application and fee online; or

(B) Mail the renewal application and fee to the office of the board.

(4) Upon receipt of an application and fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and, if approved, issue to the applicant a notice of license renewal valid for the next two (2) years.

(d) (1) If a licensee fails to renew his or her license before the expiration date, the license shall lapse the last day of the month of the calendar year that is exactly two (2) years from the calendar year and month in which the license was issued. (2) A license that has lapsed for a period of less than three (3) months may be renewed by submission of: (A) A completed renewal application; (B) A fee that is two (2) times the amount of the renewal fee specified; and (C) An attestation that the licensee has not practiced social work since the day that his or her license lapsed and the licensee will not practice social work until his or her license is approved for renewal by the board. (3) If a license has lapsed for three (3) months or longer, the applicant for the license shall be considered a new applicant subject to appropriate provisions of this chapter. (4) A license that has expired over three (3) months is not renewable.

(1) If a licensee fails to renew his or her license before the expiration date, the license shall lapse the last day of the month of the calendar year that is exactly two (2) years from the calendar year and month in which the license was issued.

(2) A license that has lapsed for a period of less than three (3) months may be renewed by submission of: (A) A completed renewal application; (B) A fee that is two (2) times the amount of the renewal fee specified; and (C) An attestation that the licensee has not practiced social work since the day that his or her license lapsed and the licensee will not practice social work until his or her license is approved for renewal by the board.

(A) A completed renewal application;

(B) A fee that is two (2) times the amount of the renewal fee specified; and

(C) An attestation that the licensee has not practiced social work since the day that his or her license lapsed and the licensee will not practice social work until his or her license is approved for renewal by the board.

(3) If a license has lapsed for three (3) months or longer, the applicant for the license shall be considered a new applicant subject to appropriate provisions of this chapter.

(4) A license that has expired over three (3) months is not renewable.

(e) At the time of license renewal, an applicant shall present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued, he or she has completed the continuing education requirements as required by the board.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-110 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-39-110
Director of Division of Arkansas State Police - Designee
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may designate a person on his or her staff to administer and carry out the provisions of this subchapter and subchapter 2. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5933, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 10, eff. 9/1/2015.

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may designate a person on his or her staff to administer and carry out the provisions of this subchapter and subchapter 2.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5933, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 10, eff. 9/1/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-43-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-43-202
Organization and proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall hold a meeting at least one (1) time a year and at such times as the Chair of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall appoint. (b) At the first meeting and annually thereafter, the board shall elect a chair and a secretary from its members appointed by the Governor. (c) Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken on any questions unless at least three (3) members are in accord. (d) The board shall adopt and have an official seal which shall be affixed to all certificates of registration. Acts 1957, No. 281, §§ 4, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1604, 71-1605.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall hold a meeting at least one (1) time a year and at such times as the Chair of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall appoint.

(b) At the first meeting and annually thereafter, the board shall elect a chair and a secretary from its members appointed by the Governor.

(c) Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken on any questions unless at least three (3) members are in accord.

(d) The board shall adopt and have an official seal which shall be affixed to all certificates of registration.

Acts 1957, No. 281, §§ 4, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1604, 71-1605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-407 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-26-407
Inspection of school facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Before any school license under this subchapter shall be finally granted, a second inspection shall be made after the equipment has been installed and before the school is permitted to begin operation. (b) An applicant shall not be granted a license to operate a school unless the Department of Health finds that sufficient equipment has been installed for the requirements of enrolling a minimum of not fewer than twenty-five (25) bona fide students and that not fewer than twenty-five (25) bona fide full-time student registration requests have been received in the case of any new school. (c) New schools of cosmetology shall be required to contain not less than two thousand five hundred square feet (2,500 sq. ft.) of floor space in the working area. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 5; 1965, No. 403, § 7; 1969, No. 400, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-856; Acts 2009, No. 4, § 18.

(a) Before any school license under this subchapter shall be finally granted, a second inspection shall be made after the equipment has been installed and before the school is permitted to begin operation.

(b) An applicant shall not be granted a license to operate a school unless the Department of Health finds that sufficient equipment has been installed for the requirements of enrolling a minimum of not fewer than twenty-five (25) bona fide students and that not fewer than twenty-five (25) bona fide full-time student registration requests have been received in the case of any new school.

(c) New schools of cosmetology shall be required to contain not less than two thousand five hundred square feet (2,500 sq. ft.) of floor space in the working area.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 5; 1965, No. 403, § 7; 1969, No. 400, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-856; Acts 2009, No. 4, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-42-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Real Estate License Law". Acts 1993, No. 690, § 25.

This chapter shall be known as the "Real Estate License Law".

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-208
Licensing standards
Status: in_force

(a) In promulgating rules under this chapter, the State Plant Board shall prescribe standards for the licensing of applicators of pesticides. (b) The standards shall relate to the use and handling of the pesticides or to the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticide covered by the individual's license and shall be relative to the hazards involved. (c) (1) In determining standards, the board shall consider the characteristics of the pesticide formulation such as: (A) The acute dermal and inhalation toxicity; (B) The persistence, mobility, and susceptibility to biological concentration; (C) The use experience which may reflect an inherent misuse or an unexpected good safety record which does not always follow laboratory toxicological information; (D) The relative hazards of patterns of use such as granular soil applications, ultra low volume or dust aerial applications, or air blast sprayer applications; and (E) The extent of the intended use. (2) Further, the board shall take into consideration standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is authorized to adopt these standards by rule. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1432, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1431, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.

(a) In promulgating rules under this chapter, the State Plant Board shall prescribe standards for the licensing of applicators of pesticides.

(b) The standards shall relate to the use and handling of the pesticides or to the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticide covered by the individual's license and shall be relative to the hazards involved.

(c) (1) In determining standards, the board shall consider the characteristics of the pesticide formulation such as: (A) The acute dermal and inhalation toxicity; (B) The persistence, mobility, and susceptibility to biological concentration; (C) The use experience which may reflect an inherent misuse or an unexpected good safety record which does not always follow laboratory toxicological information; (D) The relative hazards of patterns of use such as granular soil applications, ultra low volume or dust aerial applications, or air blast sprayer applications; and (E) The extent of the intended use. (2) Further, the board shall take into consideration standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is authorized to adopt these standards by rule.

(1) In determining standards, the board shall consider the characteristics of the pesticide formulation such as: (A) The acute dermal and inhalation toxicity; (B) The persistence, mobility, and susceptibility to biological concentration; (C) The use experience which may reflect an inherent misuse or an unexpected good safety record which does not always follow laboratory toxicological information; (D) The relative hazards of patterns of use such as granular soil applications, ultra low volume or dust aerial applications, or air blast sprayer applications; and (E) The extent of the intended use.

(A) The acute dermal and inhalation toxicity;

(B) The persistence, mobility, and susceptibility to biological concentration;

(C) The use experience which may reflect an inherent misuse or an unexpected good safety record which does not always follow laboratory toxicological information;

(D) The relative hazards of patterns of use such as granular soil applications, ultra low volume or dust aerial applications, or air blast sprayer applications; and

(E) The extent of the intended use.

(2) Further, the board shall take into consideration standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is authorized to adopt these standards by rule.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1432, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1431, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-90-107
Subpoenas
Status: in_force

A subpoena is to be directed to the sheriff of any county where a witness resides or is found. It shall be served and returned in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions in the circuit courts are served and returned. Acts 1941, No. 94, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-811.

A subpoena is to be directed to the sheriff of any county where a witness resides or is found. It shall be served and returned in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions in the circuit courts are served and returned.

Acts 1941, No. 94, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-98-305
Application for reinstatement
Status: in_force

(a) A former registered disease intervention specialist whose certificate has expired or has been suspended or revoked may make application for reinstatement by paying a renewal fee and submitting satisfactory proof to the State Board of Health that he or she has complied with the continuing education requirements. (b) The board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant as in the case of an original application. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 53, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 114, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 14.

(a) A former registered disease intervention specialist whose certificate has expired or has been suspended or revoked may make application for reinstatement by paying a renewal fee and submitting satisfactory proof to the State Board of Health that he or she has complied with the continuing education requirements.

(b) The board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant as in the case of an original application.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 53, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 114, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-315 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-81-315
Professional titles
Status: in_force

(a) Each holder of a license under the provisions of this chapter shall be privileged to use after his or her name: (1) Any of the following terms: "Doctor of Chiropractic"; "Chiropractic Physician"; "Chiropractor"; and "D.C."; and (2) The use of titles from any special certification issued through courses or seminars of instruction for professional learning by colleges conducting or sponsoring such courses or seminars holding status with the Council on Chiropractic Education or those titles issued in like manner, not excluding honorary titles, by instruction and sponsored by the International Chiropractors Association or the American Chiropractic Association. (b) Nothing in this section shall exclude the use of titles issued by colleges or universities accredited by the United States Department of Education granting degrees such as B.S., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., or other similar degrees. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-430; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 16.

(a) Each holder of a license under the provisions of this chapter shall be privileged to use after his or her name: (1) Any of the following terms: "Doctor of Chiropractic"; "Chiropractic Physician"; "Chiropractor"; and "D.C."; and (2) The use of titles from any special certification issued through courses or seminars of instruction for professional learning by colleges conducting or sponsoring such courses or seminars holding status with the Council on Chiropractic Education or those titles issued in like manner, not excluding honorary titles, by instruction and sponsored by the International Chiropractors Association or the American Chiropractic Association.

(1) Any of the following terms: "Doctor of Chiropractic"; "Chiropractic Physician"; "Chiropractor"; and "D.C."; and

(2) The use of titles from any special certification issued through courses or seminars of instruction for professional learning by colleges conducting or sponsoring such courses or seminars holding status with the Council on Chiropractic Education or those titles issued in like manner, not excluding honorary titles, by instruction and sponsored by the International Chiropractors Association or the American Chiropractic Association.

(b) Nothing in this section shall exclude the use of titles issued by colleges or universities accredited by the United States Department of Education granting degrees such as B.S., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., or other similar degrees.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-430; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-608 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-26-608
Examination - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Each artist in training seeking licensure as an artist under the rules of the Department of Health shall take a written examination prepared or approved by the department upon completion of training. (B) Upon completion of the hours required under § 17-26-607 , a practical examination shall be conducted by the department in each field of training for which the artist in training is seeking licensure. (2) Until an artist in training receives a passing grade on the practical examination, no artist in training may: (A) Be licensed as an artist; (B) Hold himself or herself out as a licensed artist; or (C) Independently perform a body art procedure without the supervision of a body art trainer. (b) The department shall levy and collect a nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) from each artist in training who applies to take the written and practical examinations required under this section for licensure as an artist. (c) A fee collected under this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury, credited to the Public Health Fund, and used exclusively for the Body Art Program of the department. Amended by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) (A) Each artist in training seeking licensure as an artist under the rules of the Department of Health shall take a written examination prepared or approved by the department upon completion of training. (B) Upon completion of the hours required under § 17-26-607 , a practical examination shall be conducted by the department in each field of training for which the artist in training is seeking licensure. (2) Until an artist in training receives a passing grade on the practical examination, no artist in training may: (A) Be licensed as an artist; (B) Hold himself or herself out as a licensed artist; or (C) Independently perform a body art procedure without the supervision of a body art trainer.

(1) (A) Each artist in training seeking licensure as an artist under the rules of the Department of Health shall take a written examination prepared or approved by the department upon completion of training. (B) Upon completion of the hours required under § 17-26-607 , a practical examination shall be conducted by the department in each field of training for which the artist in training is seeking licensure.

(A) Each artist in training seeking licensure as an artist under the rules of the Department of Health shall take a written examination prepared or approved by the department upon completion of training.

(B) Upon completion of the hours required under § 17-26-607 , a practical examination shall be conducted by the department in each field of training for which the artist in training is seeking licensure.

(2) Until an artist in training receives a passing grade on the practical examination, no artist in training may: (A) Be licensed as an artist; (B) Hold himself or herself out as a licensed artist; or (C) Independently perform a body art procedure without the supervision of a body art trainer.

(A) Be licensed as an artist;

(B) Hold himself or herself out as a licensed artist; or

(C) Independently perform a body art procedure without the supervision of a body art trainer.

(b) The department shall levy and collect a nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) from each artist in training who applies to take the written and practical examinations required under this section for licensure as an artist.

(c) A fee collected under this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury, credited to the Public Health Fund, and used exclusively for the Body Art Program of the department.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-421 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-421
Applicants for admission or examination - Qualification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every applicant for entrance as a student in a barber college or for admittance to examination to receive a certificate of registration as a registered barber shall have a diploma showing completion of grade eight (8) or a certification of equivalency. (2) All students of barbering shall be registered with the State Board of Barber Examiners before hours can be obtained. (3) The application for enrollment shall be accompanied with identification of the applicant in the form of: (A) A copy of his or her Social Security card; (B) A driver's license or a state-issued identification card; and (C) Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the applicant with the name of the applicant on the back. (b) A student shall complete a reenrollment form with the appropriate administrative fee whenever a change of schools occurs or upon reenrollment. Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-523; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 10.

(a) (1) Every applicant for entrance as a student in a barber college or for admittance to examination to receive a certificate of registration as a registered barber shall have a diploma showing completion of grade eight (8) or a certification of equivalency. (2) All students of barbering shall be registered with the State Board of Barber Examiners before hours can be obtained. (3) The application for enrollment shall be accompanied with identification of the applicant in the form of: (A) A copy of his or her Social Security card; (B) A driver's license or a state-issued identification card; and (C) Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the applicant with the name of the applicant on the back.

(1) Every applicant for entrance as a student in a barber college or for admittance to examination to receive a certificate of registration as a registered barber shall have a diploma showing completion of grade eight (8) or a certification of equivalency.

(2) All students of barbering shall be registered with the State Board of Barber Examiners before hours can be obtained.

(3) The application for enrollment shall be accompanied with identification of the applicant in the form of: (A) A copy of his or her Social Security card; (B) A driver's license or a state-issued identification card; and (C) Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the applicant with the name of the applicant on the back.

(A) A copy of his or her Social Security card;

(B) A driver's license or a state-issued identification card; and

(C) Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the applicant with the name of the applicant on the back.

(b) A student shall complete a reenrollment form with the appropriate administrative fee whenever a change of schools occurs or upon reenrollment.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-523; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-29-308
Grandfather clause
Status: in_force

A person currently holding an embalmer's license or a funeral director's license or any funeral establishment holding a license on March 3, 1983, shall not be required to make application for, or submit to, an examination, but shall be entitled to a renewal of such a license, upon the same terms and conditions as are herein provided for the renewal of licenses of those who may be licensed after March 3, 1983, and such rules as the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may adopt under this subchapter and § 23-61-1101 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-909.

A person currently holding an embalmer's license or a funeral director's license or any funeral establishment holding a license on March 3, 1983, shall not be required to make application for, or submit to, an examination, but shall be entitled to a renewal of such a license, upon the same terms and conditions as are herein provided for the renewal of licenses of those who may be licensed after March 3, 1983, and such rules as the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may adopt under this subchapter and § 23-61-1101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2018.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-909.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-917 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-917
Medical malpractice - Professional and legal liability for actions
Status: in_force

A graduate registered physician shall be covered under the provisions regarding medical malpractice and legal liability as they apply to his or her supervising physician as embodied in §§ 16-114-201 - 16-114-203 and 16-114-205 - 16-114-209 . Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

A graduate registered physician shall be covered under the provisions regarding medical malpractice and legal liability as they apply to his or her supervising physician as embodied in §§ 16-114-201 - 16-114-203 and 16-114-205 - 16-114-209 .

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-80-209
Participation in treatment program
Status: in_force

An impaired physician who is participating in or has successfully completed a treatment program pursuant to this subchapter shall not be excluded from any hospital staff solely because of such participation. Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 9.

An impaired physician who is participating in or has successfully completed a treatment program pursuant to this subchapter shall not be excluded from any hospital staff solely because of such participation.

Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-907 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-907
Supervision
Status: in_force

(a) Supervision of a graduate registered physician shall be continuous and require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the place that the services are rendered. (b) Each team of physicians and graduate registered physicians has an obligation to ensure that: (1) The graduate registered physician's scope of practice is identified; (2) The delegation of a medical task is appropriate to the graduate registered physician's level of competence; (3) The relationship and access to the supervising physician are defined; and (4) A process of evaluation of the graduate registered physician's performance is established. (c) The graduate registered physician and supervising physician may designate back-up physicians who agree to supervise the graduate registered physician during the absence of the supervising physician. (d) A physician who desires to supervise a graduate registered physician shall: (1) Be licensed in this state; (2) Notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of his or her intent to supervise a graduate registered physician; (3) Submit a statement to the board that he or she will exercise supervision over the graduate registered physician in accordance with rules adopted by the board; and (4) Limit supervision to no more than two (2) graduate registered physicians per supervising physician. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) Supervision of a graduate registered physician shall be continuous and require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the place that the services are rendered.

(b) Each team of physicians and graduate registered physicians has an obligation to ensure that: (1) The graduate registered physician's scope of practice is identified; (2) The delegation of a medical task is appropriate to the graduate registered physician's level of competence; (3) The relationship and access to the supervising physician are defined; and (4) A process of evaluation of the graduate registered physician's performance is established.

(1) The graduate registered physician's scope of practice is identified;

(2) The delegation of a medical task is appropriate to the graduate registered physician's level of competence;

(3) The relationship and access to the supervising physician are defined; and

(4) A process of evaluation of the graduate registered physician's performance is established.

(c) The graduate registered physician and supervising physician may designate back-up physicians who agree to supervise the graduate registered physician during the absence of the supervising physician.

(d) A physician who desires to supervise a graduate registered physician shall: (1) Be licensed in this state; (2) Notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of his or her intent to supervise a graduate registered physician; (3) Submit a statement to the board that he or she will exercise supervision over the graduate registered physician in accordance with rules adopted by the board; and (4) Limit supervision to no more than two (2) graduate registered physicians per supervising physician.

(1) Be licensed in this state;

(2) Notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of his or her intent to supervise a graduate registered physician;

(3) Submit a statement to the board that he or she will exercise supervision over the graduate registered physician in accordance with rules adopted by the board; and

(4) Limit supervision to no more than two (2) graduate registered physicians per supervising physician.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-503 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-20-503
Certificate authorizing barbershop to continue to employ
Status: in_force

Upon application from a currently licensed barbershop and upon receipt of the application fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), the State Board of Barber Examiners shall issue a certificate authorizing the licensed barbershop to continue to employ not more than two (2) persons as barber technicians. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1987, No. 563, § 7.

Upon application from a currently licensed barbershop and upon receipt of the application fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), the State Board of Barber Examiners shall issue a certificate authorizing the licensed barbershop to continue to employ not more than two (2) persons as barber technicians.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 563, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-87-303
Registered nurse practitioners
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person holding a license to practice as a registered nurse and possessing the educational qualifications required under subsection (b) of this section to be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner, upon application and payment of necessary fees to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, may be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner and have the right to use the title of "registered nurse practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.N.P.". (2) No other person shall assume such a title or use such an abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using them is a registered nurse practitioner. (b) In order to be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner, a registered nurse must hold a certificate or academic degree evidencing successful completion of the educational program of an accredited school of nursing or other nationally recognized accredited program recognized by the board as meeting the requirements of a nurse practitioner program. (c) However, any person qualified to receive a license as a registered nurse practitioner may obtain the license upon the payment of a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the original license. The license fees are to be in addition to the person's registered nurse license fees. Acts 1971, No. 432, §§ 2, 10; 1979, No. 404, §§ 1, 7; 1979, No. 613, §§ 2, 3; 1981 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-746, 72-754.

(a) (1) Any person holding a license to practice as a registered nurse and possessing the educational qualifications required under subsection (b) of this section to be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner, upon application and payment of necessary fees to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, may be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner and have the right to use the title of "registered nurse practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.N.P.". (2) No other person shall assume such a title or use such an abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using them is a registered nurse practitioner.

(1) Any person holding a license to practice as a registered nurse and possessing the educational qualifications required under subsection (b) of this section to be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner, upon application and payment of necessary fees to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, may be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner and have the right to use the title of "registered nurse practitioner" and the abbreviation "R.N.P.".

(2) No other person shall assume such a title or use such an abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using them is a registered nurse practitioner.

(b) In order to be licensed as a registered nurse practitioner, a registered nurse must hold a certificate or academic degree evidencing successful completion of the educational program of an accredited school of nursing or other nationally recognized accredited program recognized by the board as meeting the requirements of a nurse practitioner program.

(c) However, any person qualified to receive a license as a registered nurse practitioner may obtain the license upon the payment of a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the original license. The license fees are to be in addition to the person's registered nurse license fees.

Acts 1971, No. 432, §§ 2, 10; 1979, No. 404, §§ 1, 7; 1979, No. 613, §§ 2, 3; 1981 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 19, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-746, 72-754.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-613 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-26-613
Prohibited practice
Status: in_force

An artist licensed by the Department of Health shall not perform or attempt to perform the insertion of a subdermal implant. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

An artist licensed by the Department of Health shall not perform or attempt to perform the insertion of a subdermal implant.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-20-205
Meetings
Status: in_force

The State Board of Barber Examiners shall hold a meeting at least quarterly at a place where, in the discretion of the board, there are a sufficient number of applicants to warrant holding an examination outside of Little Rock for the purpose of: (1) Passing upon barbers' applications; (2) Conducting an examination to determine an applicant's ability to receive a license and issuing or refusing to issue a license thereon; and (3) Transacting any other business which may properly come before it. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 313, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12074; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-506; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 3.

The State Board of Barber Examiners shall hold a meeting at least quarterly at a place where, in the discretion of the board, there are a sufficient number of applicants to warrant holding an examination outside of Little Rock for the purpose of:

(1) Passing upon barbers' applications;

(2) Conducting an examination to determine an applicant's ability to receive a license and issuing or refusing to issue a license thereon; and

(3) Transacting any other business which may properly come before it.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 313, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12074; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-506; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-116 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-92-116
Exemption for home peritoneal kidney dialysis
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 17-92-101 , 17-92-103 , 17-92-105 , 17-92-205 , 17-92-206 , 17-92-303 , 17-92-401 , 17-92-402 , 17-92-404 , 17-92-405 , 17-92-409 , 17-92-410 , 17-92-411 , and 17-92-902 do not apply to the sale or distribution of dialysate or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease if: (1) The dialysate composed of dextrose or icodextrin or devices are: (A) Approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as required by federal law; (B) Lawfully held by a manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer that is properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a wholesale distributor or medical device provider; (C) Held and delivered in original, sealed packaging from the manufacturing facility; and (D) Delivered only by the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer and only upon receipt of a physician's order by a licensed pharmacy and the transmittal of an order from a licensed pharmacy to the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer; and (2) The manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer delivers the dialysate or devices directly to: (A) A patient with end-stage renal disease or a designee for the self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or (B) A healthcare provider or institution for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease. (b) (1) The board shall retain oversight of all other drugs for home peritoneal kidney dialysis with the exception of dialysate as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) All records of sales and distribution of dialysate to patients under this section shall be retained according to state law and rule of the board. Added by Act 2017, No. 722,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The provisions of §§ 17-92-101 , 17-92-103 , 17-92-105 , 17-92-205 , 17-92-206 , 17-92-303 , 17-92-401 , 17-92-402 , 17-92-404 , 17-92-405 , 17-92-409 , 17-92-410 , 17-92-411 , and 17-92-902 do not apply to the sale or distribution of dialysate or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease if: (1) The dialysate composed of dextrose or icodextrin or devices are: (A) Approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as required by federal law; (B) Lawfully held by a manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer that is properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a wholesale distributor or medical device provider; (C) Held and delivered in original, sealed packaging from the manufacturing facility; and (D) Delivered only by the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer and only upon receipt of a physician's order by a licensed pharmacy and the transmittal of an order from a licensed pharmacy to the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer; and (2) The manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer delivers the dialysate or devices directly to: (A) A patient with end-stage renal disease or a designee for the self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or (B) A healthcare provider or institution for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease.

(1) The dialysate composed of dextrose or icodextrin or devices are: (A) Approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as required by federal law; (B) Lawfully held by a manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer that is properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a wholesale distributor or medical device provider; (C) Held and delivered in original, sealed packaging from the manufacturing facility; and (D) Delivered only by the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer and only upon receipt of a physician's order by a licensed pharmacy and the transmittal of an order from a licensed pharmacy to the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer; and

(A) Approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as required by federal law;

(B) Lawfully held by a manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer that is properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a wholesale distributor or medical device provider;

(C) Held and delivered in original, sealed packaging from the manufacturing facility; and

(D) Delivered only by the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer and only upon receipt of a physician's order by a licensed pharmacy and the transmittal of an order from a licensed pharmacy to the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer; and

(2) The manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer delivers the dialysate or devices directly to: (A) A patient with end-stage renal disease or a designee for the self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or (B) A healthcare provider or institution for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease.

(A) A patient with end-stage renal disease or a designee for the self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or

(B) A healthcare provider or institution for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease.

(b) (1) The board shall retain oversight of all other drugs for home peritoneal kidney dialysis with the exception of dialysate as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) All records of sales and distribution of dialysate to patients under this section shall be retained according to state law and rule of the board.

(1) The board shall retain oversight of all other drugs for home peritoneal kidney dialysis with the exception of dialysate as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(2) All records of sales and distribution of dialysate to patients under this section shall be retained according to state law and rule of the board.

Added by Act 2017, No. 722,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-13-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 17-13-104
Inapplicable to forestry consultants
Status: in_force

This chapter shall in no way apply to: (1) Forestry consultants or in any way restrict or regulate forestry consultants; or (2) State, federal, or local government employees or employees of local conservation districts or in any way restrict or regulate those employees while they are working in their official capacity. Acts 1987, No. 609, § 11; 2005, No. 857, § 2.

This chapter shall in no way apply to:

(1) Forestry consultants or in any way restrict or regulate forestry consultants; or

(2) State, federal, or local government employees or employees of local conservation districts or in any way restrict or regulate those employees while they are working in their official capacity.

Acts 1987, No. 609, § 11; 2005, No. 857, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-336 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-336
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 80, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 80, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-89-205
Refund to expenditure
Status: in_force

Fines collected by the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians shall be deposited into the Board of Dispensing Opticians Fund in the State Treasury as a refund to expenditure for the year in which the deposit is made. Acts 2003, No. 231, § 4.

Fines collected by the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians shall be deposited into the Board of Dispensing Opticians Fund in the State Treasury as a refund to expenditure for the year in which the deposit is made.

Acts 2003, No. 231, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-96-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 96 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-96-102
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to physicians or surgeons licensed in the State of Arkansas, nor to the surgeons of the United States Army, the United States Navy, and the United States Public Health Service, when in actual performance of their duties. Acts 1923, No. 610, § 11; Pope's Dig., §§ 10855, 12120; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-311.

This chapter shall not apply to physicians or surgeons licensed in the State of Arkansas, nor to the surgeons of the United States Army, the United States Navy, and the United States Public Health Service, when in actual performance of their duties.

Acts 1923, No. 610, § 11; Pope's Dig., §§ 10855, 12120; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 102 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-102-312
Legend drugs
Status: in_force

An acupuncturist as defined in § 17-102-102(2) shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer a legend drug as defined under § 20-64-503 . Acts 2009, No. 1461, § 4.

An acupuncturist as defined in § 17-102-102(2) shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer a legend drug as defined under § 20-64-503 .

Acts 2009, No. 1461, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-1106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 11 / Section 17-92-1106
Resale prohibited
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to provide for the resale of prescription drugs by any person or entity. Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to provide for the resale of prescription drugs by any person or entity.

Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.