Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-412 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-14-412
Applicability
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to: (1) An agency of the federal, state, county, or municipal government; (2) A person authorized to engage in business as a bank, farm credit system, savings institution, or credit union under the laws of the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any other state; (3) A licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent performing activities regulated by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission unless the licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent receives compensation or other pecuniary gain in connection with the referral, placement, or execution of a request for appraisal services; (4) An officer or employee of a government agency, person, licensed real estate broker, or licensed real estate agent described in this section when acting within the scope of employment of the officer or employee; (5) A federally regulated appraisal management company; (6) A person who exclusively employs appraisers on an employer and employee basis for the performance of appraisals; (7) A person acting as an appraisal firm that at all times during a calendar year employs on an exclusive basis as independent contractors not more than fifteen (15) appraisers for the performance of appraisals; (8) A person who enters into an agreement with an appraiser for the performance of an appraisal that on completion results in a report signed by both the appraiser who completed the appraisal and the appraiser who requested completion of the appraisal; or (9) An appraisal management company operating: (A) Only in this state with an appraiser panel of not more than fifteen (15) appraisers at all times during a calendar year; or (B) In multiple states, including this state, with an appraiser panel of not more than twenty-four (24) appraisers in all states at all times during a calendar year. Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 10, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.

This subchapter does not apply to:

(1) An agency of the federal, state, county, or municipal government;

(2) A person authorized to engage in business as a bank, farm credit system, savings institution, or credit union under the laws of the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any other state;

(3) A licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent performing activities regulated by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission unless the licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent receives compensation or other pecuniary gain in connection with the referral, placement, or execution of a request for appraisal services;

(4) An officer or employee of a government agency, person, licensed real estate broker, or licensed real estate agent described in this section when acting within the scope of employment of the officer or employee;

(5) A federally regulated appraisal management company;

(6) A person who exclusively employs appraisers on an employer and employee basis for the performance of appraisals;

(7) A person acting as an appraisal firm that at all times during a calendar year employs on an exclusive basis as independent contractors not more than fifteen (15) appraisers for the performance of appraisals;

(8) A person who enters into an agreement with an appraiser for the performance of an appraisal that on completion results in a report signed by both the appraiser who completed the appraisal and the appraiser who requested completion of the appraisal; or

(9) An appraisal management company operating: (A) Only in this state with an appraiser panel of not more than fifteen (15) appraisers at all times during a calendar year; or (B) In multiple states, including this state, with an appraiser panel of not more than twenty-four (24) appraisers in all states at all times during a calendar year.

(A) Only in this state with an appraiser panel of not more than fifteen (15) appraisers at all times during a calendar year; or

(B) In multiple states, including this state, with an appraiser panel of not more than twenty-four (24) appraisers in all states at all times during a calendar year.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 10, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-107
"Physician" defined
Status: in_force

For the purposes of the "Good Samaritan" law, § 17-95-101 , and any other law of this state which takes effect on or after January 1, 1994, the term "physician" means a person licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board, the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Acts 1993, No. 1190, § 1.

For the purposes of the "Good Samaritan" law, § 17-95-101 , and any other law of this state which takes effect on or after January 1, 1994, the term "physician" means a person licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board, the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Acts 1993, No. 1190, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-26-303
Examinations generally
Status: in_force

(a) The examination of applicants for a license in any of the branches or practices of cosmetology shall include both a practical demonstration and written test and shall embrace the subjects concerning the particular branch or branches, practice, or practices for which a license is applied. (b) The examination shall not be confined to any special system or method. (c) The examination shall be consistent in both practical and technical requirements and of sufficient thoroughness to satisfy the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee as to the applicant's skill in and knowledge of the practice of the occupation or occupations for which a license is sought. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 6, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-840; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 14.

(a) The examination of applicants for a license in any of the branches or practices of cosmetology shall include both a practical demonstration and written test and shall embrace the subjects concerning the particular branch or branches, practice, or practices for which a license is applied.

(b) The examination shall not be confined to any special system or method.

(c) The examination shall be consistent in both practical and technical requirements and of sufficient thoroughness to satisfy the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee as to the applicant's skill in and knowledge of the practice of the occupation or occupations for which a license is sought.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 6, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-840; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-100-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 100 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-100-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology by any title or description of services incorporating the words "audiologist", "hearing clinician", "hearing therapist", or any similar title or description of services; (2) "Audiology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures of measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, consultation, counseling, instruction, habilitation, or rehabilitation related to hearing and balance disorders of the auditory system for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, preventing, ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals and groups of individuals; (3) "Person" means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter; (4) "Speech-language pathologist" means an individual who practices speech-language pathology by any title or description of services incorporating the words "speech-language pathologist", "speech therapist", "speech correctionist", "speech clinician", "language pathologist", "language therapist", "logopedist", "communicologist", "voice therapist", "voice pathologist", or any similar title or description of service; (5) "Speech-language pathology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures for the measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, instruction, habilitation, or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, or language, and dysphagia for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals and groups of individuals; (6) "Speech-language pathology support personnel" or any variation, synonym, or coinage of the term means an individual who holds a bachelor's degree in speech language pathology or an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, which are less than those established by this chapter as necessary for licensing as a speech-language pathologist, and who provides services as prescribed, directed, and supervised by a speech-language pathologist licensed under this chapter; (7) "Telepractice" means telespeech, teleaudiology, teleSLP, telehealth, or telerehabilitation when used separately or together; and (8) "Telepractice service" means the application of telecommunication technology equivalent in quality to services delivered face-to-face to deliver speech-language pathology or audiology services, or both, at a distance for assessment, intervention or consultation, or both. Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 277, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1807; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 3; 1995, No. 826, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology by any title or description of services incorporating the words "audiologist", "hearing clinician", "hearing therapist", or any similar title or description of services;

(2) "Audiology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures of measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, consultation, counseling, instruction, habilitation, or rehabilitation related to hearing and balance disorders of the auditory system for the purpose of evaluating, identifying, preventing, ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals and groups of individuals;

(3) "Person" means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter;

(4) "Speech-language pathologist" means an individual who practices speech-language pathology by any title or description of services incorporating the words "speech-language pathologist", "speech therapist", "speech correctionist", "speech clinician", "language pathologist", "language therapist", "logopedist", "communicologist", "voice therapist", "voice pathologist", or any similar title or description of service;

(5) "Speech-language pathology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures for the measurement, testing, evaluation, prediction, counseling, instruction, habilitation, or rehabilitation related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, or language, and dysphagia for the purpose of evaluating, preventing, ameliorating, or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals and groups of individuals;

(6) "Speech-language pathology support personnel" or any variation, synonym, or coinage of the term means an individual who holds a bachelor's degree in speech language pathology or an individual who meets minimum qualifications established by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, which are less than those established by this chapter as necessary for licensing as a speech-language pathologist, and who provides services as prescribed, directed, and supervised by a speech-language pathologist licensed under this chapter;

(7) "Telepractice" means telespeech, teleaudiology, teleSLP, telehealth, or telerehabilitation when used separately or together; and

(8) "Telepractice service" means the application of telecommunication technology equivalent in quality to services delivered face-to-face to deliver speech-language pathology or audiology services, or both, at a distance for assessment, intervention or consultation, or both.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 277, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1807; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 3; 1995, No. 826, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-312
Supervision of apprentice electricians
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an apprentice electrician should be trained in a manner that: (1) Develops the skills of the apprentice electrician; (2) Ensures the safety of electricians and the public; and (3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice electrician complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards. (b) (1) An apprentice electrician shall not engage in electrical work unless he or she is supervised by a master electrician or a journeyman electrician. (2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master electrician, journeyman electrician, and apprentice electrician in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards. (3) (A) The master electrician or journeyman electrician shall observe the work of an apprentice electrician in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (B) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall promulgate rules which determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician. (4) (A) The supervising master electrician or journeyman electrician shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice electrician while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising electrician to the apprentice electrician is reasonable if: (i) The supervising electrician is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician. (c) One (1) master electrician or journeyman electrician may supervise up to three (3) apprentice electricians on a single electrical job. Added by Act 2015, No. 1122,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an apprentice electrician should be trained in a manner that: (1) Develops the skills of the apprentice electrician; (2) Ensures the safety of electricians and the public; and (3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice electrician complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards.

(1) Develops the skills of the apprentice electrician;

(2) Ensures the safety of electricians and the public; and

(3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice electrician complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards.

(b) (1) An apprentice electrician shall not engage in electrical work unless he or she is supervised by a master electrician or a journeyman electrician. (2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master electrician, journeyman electrician, and apprentice electrician in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards. (3) (A) The master electrician or journeyman electrician shall observe the work of an apprentice electrician in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (B) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall promulgate rules which determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician. (4) (A) The supervising master electrician or journeyman electrician shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice electrician while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising electrician to the apprentice electrician is reasonable if: (i) The supervising electrician is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician.

(1) An apprentice electrician shall not engage in electrical work unless he or she is supervised by a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.

(2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master electrician, journeyman electrician, and apprentice electrician in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards.

(3) (A) The master electrician or journeyman electrician shall observe the work of an apprentice electrician in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (B) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall promulgate rules which determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician.

(A) The master electrician or journeyman electrician shall observe the work of an apprentice electrician in person at regular and reasonable intervals.

(B) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall promulgate rules which determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician.

(i) Nature of the work; and

(ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician.

(4) (A) The supervising master electrician or journeyman electrician shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice electrician while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising electrician to the apprentice electrician is reasonable if: (i) The supervising electrician is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician.

(A) The supervising master electrician or journeyman electrician shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice electrician while work is being performed.

(B) The proximity of the supervising electrician to the apprentice electrician is reasonable if: (i) The supervising electrician is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician.

(i) The supervising electrician is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or

(a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or

(b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or

(ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician.

(c) One (1) master electrician or journeyman electrician may supervise up to three (3) apprentice electricians on a single electrical job.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1122,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-19-205
Letter of credit or certificate of deposit required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An applicant for a professional bail bond company license shall file with the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board an irrevocable letter of credit from an Arkansas chartered bank or a federally chartered bank in Arkansas or a certificate of deposit. (2) (A) The letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall be approved by the board as to form and sufficiency and shall be conditioned upon faithful performance of the duties of the licensee. (B) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or before July 1, 1989, shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (C) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed after July 1, 1989, shall be one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (D) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or after July 1, 2009, shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (E) Professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen who were licensed under Act 400 of 1971 [repealed] before March 8, 1989, shall be required only to file or have on file with the board a letter of credit or certificate of deposit approved by the board as to form and sufficiency, in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the licensee, provided they do not exceed the maximum amount of unsecured bond commitments as provided in § 17-19-304 [repealed]. (b) A letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall not be subject to termination or cancellation by either party in less than sixty (60) days after the giving of written notice thereof to the other parties and to the board. (c) A termination or cancellation shall not affect the liability of the surety or sureties on a bond incurred before the effective date of termination or cancellation. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2009, No. 147, § 1.

(a) (1) An applicant for a professional bail bond company license shall file with the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board an irrevocable letter of credit from an Arkansas chartered bank or a federally chartered bank in Arkansas or a certificate of deposit. (2) (A) The letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall be approved by the board as to form and sufficiency and shall be conditioned upon faithful performance of the duties of the licensee. (B) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or before July 1, 1989, shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (C) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed after July 1, 1989, shall be one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (D) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or after July 1, 2009, shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (E) Professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen who were licensed under Act 400 of 1971 [repealed] before March 8, 1989, shall be required only to file or have on file with the board a letter of credit or certificate of deposit approved by the board as to form and sufficiency, in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the licensee, provided they do not exceed the maximum amount of unsecured bond commitments as provided in § 17-19-304 [repealed].

(1) An applicant for a professional bail bond company license shall file with the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board an irrevocable letter of credit from an Arkansas chartered bank or a federally chartered bank in Arkansas or a certificate of deposit.

(2) (A) The letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall be approved by the board as to form and sufficiency and shall be conditioned upon faithful performance of the duties of the licensee. (B) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or before July 1, 1989, shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (C) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed after July 1, 1989, shall be one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (D) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or after July 1, 2009, shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (E) Professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen who were licensed under Act 400 of 1971 [repealed] before March 8, 1989, shall be required only to file or have on file with the board a letter of credit or certificate of deposit approved by the board as to form and sufficiency, in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the licensee, provided they do not exceed the maximum amount of unsecured bond commitments as provided in § 17-19-304 [repealed].

(A) The letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall be approved by the board as to form and sufficiency and shall be conditioned upon faithful performance of the duties of the licensee.

(B) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or before July 1, 1989, shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(C) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed after July 1, 1989, shall be one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(D) The minimum amount for a professional bail bond company initially licensed on or after July 1, 2009, shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(E) Professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen who were licensed under Act 400 of 1971 [repealed] before March 8, 1989, shall be required only to file or have on file with the board a letter of credit or certificate of deposit approved by the board as to form and sufficiency, in a minimum amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the licensee, provided they do not exceed the maximum amount of unsecured bond commitments as provided in § 17-19-304 [repealed].

(b) A letter of credit or certificate of deposit shall not be subject to termination or cancellation by either party in less than sixty (60) days after the giving of written notice thereof to the other parties and to the board.

(c) A termination or cancellation shall not affect the liability of the surety or sureties on a bond incurred before the effective date of termination or cancellation.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2009, No. 147, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-125 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-125
Insurer billing and payment
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by the supervising physician, a physician assistant shall be: (1) Identified as the treating provider in billing and claims processes when the physician assistant delivered the medical services to the patient; and (2) Allowed to file claims as the billing provider for medical services delivered by the physician assistant to a patient that: (A) Is a Medicaid beneficiary; or (B) Has a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer. (b) Under this section, a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer or the Arkansas Medicaid Program shall not require the physical presence of the supervising physician as provided in § 17-105-101(5) . Added by Act 2023, No. 303,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) If authorized by the supervising physician, a physician assistant shall be: (1) Identified as the treating provider in billing and claims processes when the physician assistant delivered the medical services to the patient; and (2) Allowed to file claims as the billing provider for medical services delivered by the physician assistant to a patient that: (A) Is a Medicaid beneficiary; or (B) Has a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer.

(1) Identified as the treating provider in billing and claims processes when the physician assistant delivered the medical services to the patient; and

(2) Allowed to file claims as the billing provider for medical services delivered by the physician assistant to a patient that: (A) Is a Medicaid beneficiary; or (B) Has a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer.

(A) Is a Medicaid beneficiary; or

(B) Has a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer.

(b) Under this section, a health benefit plan provided by a healthcare insurer or the Arkansas Medicaid Program shall not require the physical presence of the supervising physician as provided in § 17-105-101(5) .

Added by Act 2023, No. 303,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-26-306
Electrologists - Prerequisites to examination
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall admit to examination for a license as an electrologist a person who has made application to the department in proper form, has paid the fee required, and who: (1) Is not less than eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Has completed the twelfth grade at an accredited senior high school in the public schools of this state or its equivalent; and (3) Has completed one (1) of the following: (A) A course of three hundred fifty (350) hours of practical training as a student in conjunction with a course of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist; (B) A course of six hundred (600) hours of practical training as a student, when not in conjunction with a regular course in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist, extending over a period of not less than four (4) months under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrologist instructor in a school of cosmetology; (C) The prescribed course of study in electrology under the laws of another state whose licensing requirements are equal to or stricter than those in Arkansas; or (D) Training and practice in electrology for a period as shall be specified by rules of the State Board of Health. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 15, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 4, § 2; 1965, No. 403, § 2; 1985, No. 215, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-834; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 17; 2009, No. 4, § 6.

The Department of Health shall admit to examination for a license as an electrologist a person who has made application to the department in proper form, has paid the fee required, and who:

(1) Is not less than eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Has completed the twelfth grade at an accredited senior high school in the public schools of this state or its equivalent; and

(3) Has completed one (1) of the following: (A) A course of three hundred fifty (350) hours of practical training as a student in conjunction with a course of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist; (B) A course of six hundred (600) hours of practical training as a student, when not in conjunction with a regular course in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist, extending over a period of not less than four (4) months under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrologist instructor in a school of cosmetology; (C) The prescribed course of study in electrology under the laws of another state whose licensing requirements are equal to or stricter than those in Arkansas; or (D) Training and practice in electrology for a period as shall be specified by rules of the State Board of Health.

(A) A course of three hundred fifty (350) hours of practical training as a student in conjunction with a course of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist;

(B) A course of six hundred (600) hours of practical training as a student, when not in conjunction with a regular course in cosmetology or for a licensed cosmetologist, extending over a period of not less than four (4) months under the immediate supervision of a licensed electrologist instructor in a school of cosmetology;

(C) The prescribed course of study in electrology under the laws of another state whose licensing requirements are equal to or stricter than those in Arkansas; or

(D) Training and practice in electrology for a period as shall be specified by rules of the State Board of Health.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 15, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 4, § 2; 1965, No. 403, § 2; 1985, No. 215, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-834; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 17; 2009, No. 4, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-4-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 17-4-106
Expedited occupational licensure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An occupational licensing entity may submit proposed rules recommending an expedited process for the attainment of occupational licensure instead of automatic occupational licensure as provided under § 17-4-105 to the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (2) The proposed rules described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall include temporary or provisional occupational licensure provisions with a term of ninety (90) days or more. (3) The occupational licensing entity shall provide automatic occupational licensure if the proposed expedited occupational licensure rules are not approved as required by § 17-4-109 . (b) (1) An occupational licensing entity shall expedite the process for initial occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in § 17-4-104 . (2) An occupational licensing entity shall provide the applicant under subdivision (b)(1) of this section with a temporary or provisional license upon receipt of required documentation or the successful completion of any examination required by the relevant occupational licensing entity to enable the applicant to secure employment in his or her occupation or profession. Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.

(a) (1) An occupational licensing entity may submit proposed rules recommending an expedited process for the attainment of occupational licensure instead of automatic occupational licensure as provided under § 17-4-105 to the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (2) The proposed rules described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall include temporary or provisional occupational licensure provisions with a term of ninety (90) days or more. (3) The occupational licensing entity shall provide automatic occupational licensure if the proposed expedited occupational licensure rules are not approved as required by § 17-4-109 .

(1) An occupational licensing entity may submit proposed rules recommending an expedited process for the attainment of occupational licensure instead of automatic occupational licensure as provided under § 17-4-105 to the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

(2) The proposed rules described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall include temporary or provisional occupational licensure provisions with a term of ninety (90) days or more.

(3) The occupational licensing entity shall provide automatic occupational licensure if the proposed expedited occupational licensure rules are not approved as required by § 17-4-109 .

(b) (1) An occupational licensing entity shall expedite the process for initial occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in § 17-4-104 . (2) An occupational licensing entity shall provide the applicant under subdivision (b)(1) of this section with a temporary or provisional license upon receipt of required documentation or the successful completion of any examination required by the relevant occupational licensing entity to enable the applicant to secure employment in his or her occupation or profession.

(1) An occupational licensing entity shall expedite the process for initial occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in § 17-4-104 .

(2) An occupational licensing entity shall provide the applicant under subdivision (b)(1) of this section with a temporary or provisional license upon receipt of required documentation or the successful completion of any examination required by the relevant occupational licensing entity to enable the applicant to secure employment in his or her occupation or profession.

Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-405 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-80-405
Liability - Noncompliance
Status: in_force

(a) If a decision is made to provide healthcare services through telemedicine, the healthcare professional accepts responsibility and liability for the care of the patient. (b) Noncompliance with this subchapter is a violation of the practice act of the healthcare professional. Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) If a decision is made to provide healthcare services through telemedicine, the healthcare professional accepts responsibility and liability for the care of the patient.

(b) Noncompliance with this subchapter is a violation of the practice act of the healthcare professional.

Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-80-401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Telemedicine Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Telemedicine Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-95-302
Organization and proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall meet and organize by electing a chair, vice chair, and treasurer. The Treasurer of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall give bond in such amount as may be designated by the board, which may be increased or decreased from time to time, conditioned for the faithful disbursement and accounting of all moneys coming into his or her hands as the treasurer. (b) The board shall hold its regular meetings at such time as the board shall establish by rule and shall have the power to call and hold special meetings at such times and places as it deems necessary. (c) The Chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, the Vice Chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, and the Secretary of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall have power to administer oaths for the purpose of performing their powers and duties. (d) The board shall have a seal bearing the name "Arkansas State Medical Board". Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1620, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1955, No. 65, § 2; 1979, No. 150, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-602.

(a) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall meet and organize by electing a chair, vice chair, and treasurer. The Treasurer of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall give bond in such amount as may be designated by the board, which may be increased or decreased from time to time, conditioned for the faithful disbursement and accounting of all moneys coming into his or her hands as the treasurer.

(b) The board shall hold its regular meetings at such time as the board shall establish by rule and shall have the power to call and hold special meetings at such times and places as it deems necessary.

(c) The Chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, the Vice Chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board, and the Secretary of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall have power to administer oaths for the purpose of performing their powers and duties.

(d) The board shall have a seal bearing the name "Arkansas State Medical Board".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1620, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 65, § 2; 1979, No. 150, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-506 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-80-506
Applicability
Status: in_force

This subchapter is supplemental to existing protections of the right of conscience within the Arkansas Code and does not affect the existing laws within the state concerning protection of the right of conscience. Added by Act 2021, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter is supplemental to existing protections of the right of conscience within the Arkansas Code and does not affect the existing laws within the state concerning protection of the right of conscience.

Added by Act 2021, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-107-104
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict: (1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by: (A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties; (B) A student enrolled in an orthotic education program, prosthetic education program, or pedorthic education program; (C) An orthotic resident or prosthetic resident; or (D) A student participating in a pedorthic work experience program or internship approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (2) A licensed healthcare practitioner from engaging in the full scope of practice of the practitioner's profession or from doing work within the standards and ethics of his or her respective professions; (3) An individual from sizing a prefabricated device, including without limitation diabetic shoes and similar devices for a customer if the individual: (A) Is acting under the supervision and control of a pharmacist or pharmacy licensed under § 17-92-101 et seq.; (B) Does not cast, measure, mold, or scan a part of the human body for the purpose of constructing an external device intended to treat a customer's medical condition; and (C) Can provide satisfactory evidence of one (1) of the following: (i) The individual has documentation of training from an orthotist, a prosthetist, a pedorthist, or a manufacturer approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (ii) The individual is certified or registered as an orthotic fitter or a pedorthic fitter by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; or (iii) The individual works under the direct supervision of an orthotic fitter or pedorthic fitter who is certified or registered by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (4) (A) Any other licensed healthcare professional within this state, or prevent a member of any healthcare profession or any person employed by or supervised by a licensed healthcare professional from doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, so long as the licensed healthcare professional does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensee under this chapter. (B) The exemption created in subdivision (4)(A) of this section expressly exempts licensure manufacturers' representatives so long as the process of measuring and fitting of the orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic device takes place under the supervision of a qualified member of a licensed healthcare profession within this state; and (5) A licensed athletic trainer from engaging in the full scope of practice of the athletic trainer's profession or from doing work within the standards and ethics of the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict:

(1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by: (A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties; (B) A student enrolled in an orthotic education program, prosthetic education program, or pedorthic education program; (C) An orthotic resident or prosthetic resident; or (D) A student participating in a pedorthic work experience program or internship approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of the employee's official duties;

(B) A student enrolled in an orthotic education program, prosthetic education program, or pedorthic education program;

(C) An orthotic resident or prosthetic resident; or

(D) A student participating in a pedorthic work experience program or internship approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(2) A licensed healthcare practitioner from engaging in the full scope of practice of the practitioner's profession or from doing work within the standards and ethics of his or her respective professions;

(3) An individual from sizing a prefabricated device, including without limitation diabetic shoes and similar devices for a customer if the individual: (A) Is acting under the supervision and control of a pharmacist or pharmacy licensed under § 17-92-101 et seq.; (B) Does not cast, measure, mold, or scan a part of the human body for the purpose of constructing an external device intended to treat a customer's medical condition; and (C) Can provide satisfactory evidence of one (1) of the following: (i) The individual has documentation of training from an orthotist, a prosthetist, a pedorthist, or a manufacturer approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (ii) The individual is certified or registered as an orthotic fitter or a pedorthic fitter by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; or (iii) The individual works under the direct supervision of an orthotic fitter or pedorthic fitter who is certified or registered by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Is acting under the supervision and control of a pharmacist or pharmacy licensed under § 17-92-101 et seq.;

(B) Does not cast, measure, mold, or scan a part of the human body for the purpose of constructing an external device intended to treat a customer's medical condition; and

(C) Can provide satisfactory evidence of one (1) of the following: (i) The individual has documentation of training from an orthotist, a prosthetist, a pedorthist, or a manufacturer approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (ii) The individual is certified or registered as an orthotic fitter or a pedorthic fitter by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; or (iii) The individual works under the direct supervision of an orthotic fitter or pedorthic fitter who is certified or registered by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(i) The individual has documentation of training from an orthotist, a prosthetist, a pedorthist, or a manufacturer approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(ii) The individual is certified or registered as an orthotic fitter or a pedorthic fitter by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; or

(iii) The individual works under the direct supervision of an orthotic fitter or pedorthic fitter who is certified or registered by a nationally recognized board or association approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(4) (A) Any other licensed healthcare professional within this state, or prevent a member of any healthcare profession or any person employed by or supervised by a licensed healthcare professional from doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, so long as the licensed healthcare professional does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensee under this chapter. (B) The exemption created in subdivision (4)(A) of this section expressly exempts licensure manufacturers' representatives so long as the process of measuring and fitting of the orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic device takes place under the supervision of a qualified member of a licensed healthcare profession within this state; and

(A) Any other licensed healthcare professional within this state, or prevent a member of any healthcare profession or any person employed by or supervised by a licensed healthcare professional from doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, so long as the licensed healthcare professional does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensee under this chapter.

(B) The exemption created in subdivision (4)(A) of this section expressly exempts licensure manufacturers' representatives so long as the process of measuring and fitting of the orthotic, prosthetic, or pedorthic device takes place under the supervision of a qualified member of a licensed healthcare profession within this state; and

(5) A licensed athletic trainer from engaging in the full scope of practice of the athletic trainer's profession or from doing work within the standards and ethics of the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-317 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-317
Licensees and credential holders - Windup period
Status: in_force

When the individual on the basis of whose qualifications a license or credential under this chapter has been obtained ceases to be connected with the business for which a license or credential under this chapter is required, the business may be carried on for a temporary period under such terms and conditions as the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide by rule. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5984, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 71, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2139.

When the individual on the basis of whose qualifications a license or credential under this chapter has been obtained ceases to be connected with the business for which a license or credential under this chapter is required, the business may be carried on for a temporary period under such terms and conditions as the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide by rule.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5984, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 71, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2139.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-42-203
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may do all things necessary and convenient for carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter and may from time to time promulgate necessary or desirable rules. (b) The commission shall have power to administer oaths. (c) The commission shall adopt a seal with such design as it may prescribe engraved thereon. (d) Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission, certified and authenticated by the commission, shall be received in evidence in all courts equally and with like effect as the originals. (e) The commission: (1) Shall maintain in writing or in electronic format a list of the names and addresses of all active licensees licensed by it under the provisions of this chapter; and (2) May publish in writing or in electronic format the names of all persons who have been sanctioned under § 17-42-312 or by consent order, together with other information relative to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as it may deem of interest to the public. (f) The commission may conduct or assist in conducting real estate institutes and seminars and incur and pay the reasonable and necessary expenses in connection therewith. The institutes or seminars shall be open to all licensees. (g) The commission is authorized to make reasonable charges for materials provided by the commission and for services performed in connection with providing materials. (h) (1) The commission may establish reasonable procedures that shall be used by licensees participating in real estate auctions. (2) For the protection of the public, licensees who participate in real estate auctions also shall be required to be licensed by the Auctioneer's Licensing Board. (3) Notwithstanding subdivision (h)(2) of this section, the commission shall have sole jurisdiction over licensees and their actions when participating in real estate auctions. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1460, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 23, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 5; 2005, No. 1173, § 1; 2007, No. 263, § 3.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may do all things necessary and convenient for carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter and may from time to time promulgate necessary or desirable rules.

(b) The commission shall have power to administer oaths.

(c) The commission shall adopt a seal with such design as it may prescribe engraved thereon.

(d) Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission, certified and authenticated by the commission, shall be received in evidence in all courts equally and with like effect as the originals.

(e) The commission: (1) Shall maintain in writing or in electronic format a list of the names and addresses of all active licensees licensed by it under the provisions of this chapter; and (2) May publish in writing or in electronic format the names of all persons who have been sanctioned under § 17-42-312 or by consent order, together with other information relative to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as it may deem of interest to the public.

(1) Shall maintain in writing or in electronic format a list of the names and addresses of all active licensees licensed by it under the provisions of this chapter; and

(2) May publish in writing or in electronic format the names of all persons who have been sanctioned under § 17-42-312 or by consent order, together with other information relative to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as it may deem of interest to the public.

(f) The commission may conduct or assist in conducting real estate institutes and seminars and incur and pay the reasonable and necessary expenses in connection therewith. The institutes or seminars shall be open to all licensees.

(g) The commission is authorized to make reasonable charges for materials provided by the commission and for services performed in connection with providing materials.

(h) (1) The commission may establish reasonable procedures that shall be used by licensees participating in real estate auctions. (2) For the protection of the public, licensees who participate in real estate auctions also shall be required to be licensed by the Auctioneer's Licensing Board. (3) Notwithstanding subdivision (h)(2) of this section, the commission shall have sole jurisdiction over licensees and their actions when participating in real estate auctions.

(1) The commission may establish reasonable procedures that shall be used by licensees participating in real estate auctions.

(2) For the protection of the public, licensees who participate in real estate auctions also shall be required to be licensed by the Auctioneer's Licensing Board.

(3) Notwithstanding subdivision (h)(2) of this section, the commission shall have sole jurisdiction over licensees and their actions when participating in real estate auctions.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1460, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 23, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 5; 2005, No. 1173, § 1; 2007, No. 263, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-33-201
Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the HVACR Licensing Board to be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The board shall be composed of the following members who shall be residents of the State of Arkansas: (1) The secretary of the board shall be a representative of the Department of Labor and Licensing; (2) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class A license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas; (3) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class B license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas; (4) One (1) member of the board shall be a mechanical engineer registered in the State of Arkansas who is directly associated with HVACR design; (5) One (1) member of the board shall be a representative of a city or county HVACR inspection program; (6) One (1) member of the board shall be a consumer with no personal or financial interest in the HVACR industry; and (7) One (1) member of the board shall be a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Arkansas, Inc., who holds a current state contractor's license. (b) A member shall serve until he or she is replaced by a successor. (c) No member shall serve more than two (2) successive terms on the board, or until he or she ceases to be qualified as required by this chapter. (d) The secretary of the board, who shall be an employee of the Department of Labor and Licensing, shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and all other members shall serve four-year terms. (e) Members of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5432, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5431, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 277, § 2; 1997, No. 250, § 141.

(a) There is hereby created the HVACR Licensing Board to be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The board shall be composed of the following members who shall be residents of the State of Arkansas: (1) The secretary of the board shall be a representative of the Department of Labor and Licensing; (2) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class A license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas; (3) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class B license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas; (4) One (1) member of the board shall be a mechanical engineer registered in the State of Arkansas who is directly associated with HVACR design; (5) One (1) member of the board shall be a representative of a city or county HVACR inspection program; (6) One (1) member of the board shall be a consumer with no personal or financial interest in the HVACR industry; and (7) One (1) member of the board shall be a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Arkansas, Inc., who holds a current state contractor's license.

(1) The secretary of the board shall be a representative of the Department of Labor and Licensing;

(2) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class A license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas;

(3) Two (2) members of the board shall be Class B license holders whose business is located in the State of Arkansas;

(4) One (1) member of the board shall be a mechanical engineer registered in the State of Arkansas who is directly associated with HVACR design;

(5) One (1) member of the board shall be a representative of a city or county HVACR inspection program;

(6) One (1) member of the board shall be a consumer with no personal or financial interest in the HVACR industry; and

(7) One (1) member of the board shall be a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Arkansas, Inc., who holds a current state contractor's license.

(b) A member shall serve until he or she is replaced by a successor.

(c) No member shall serve more than two (2) successive terms on the board, or until he or she ceases to be qualified as required by this chapter.

(d) The secretary of the board, who shall be an employee of the Department of Labor and Licensing, shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, and all other members shall serve four-year terms.

(e) Members of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5432, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5431, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 277, § 2; 1997, No. 250, § 141.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-104-312
Violations
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of: (1) Any violation of this chapter; (2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Board of Health; or (3) Unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited to: (A) Incompetence or gross negligence in carrying out usual perfusion functions; (B) A conviction of practicing perfusion without a license or a provisional license; (C) The use of advertising relating to perfusion in a manner which violates state law; (D) Procuring a license or provisional license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake; (E) Making or giving any false statement or information in connection with the application for the license or provisional license; (F) A plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or a finding of guilt of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 or any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a perfusionist, in which event the record shall be conclusive evidence; or (G) Impersonating an applicant or acting as proxy for an applicant in any examination required under this chapter for the issuance of a license. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 129, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 888, § 19.

The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of:

(1) Any violation of this chapter;

(2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Board of Health; or

(3) Unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited to: (A) Incompetence or gross negligence in carrying out usual perfusion functions; (B) A conviction of practicing perfusion without a license or a provisional license; (C) The use of advertising relating to perfusion in a manner which violates state law; (D) Procuring a license or provisional license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake; (E) Making or giving any false statement or information in connection with the application for the license or provisional license; (F) A plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or a finding of guilt of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 or any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a perfusionist, in which event the record shall be conclusive evidence; or (G) Impersonating an applicant or acting as proxy for an applicant in any examination required under this chapter for the issuance of a license.

(A) Incompetence or gross negligence in carrying out usual perfusion functions;

(B) A conviction of practicing perfusion without a license or a provisional license;

(C) The use of advertising relating to perfusion in a manner which violates state law;

(D) Procuring a license or provisional license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake;

(E) Making or giving any false statement or information in connection with the application for the license or provisional license;

(F) A plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or a finding of guilt of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 or any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a perfusionist, in which event the record shall be conclusive evidence; or

(G) Impersonating an applicant or acting as proxy for an applicant in any examination required under this chapter for the issuance of a license.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 129, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 888, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 17-6-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Earn and Learn Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Earn and Learn Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-111 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-111
Restrictions on "Doctor" as title in advertising
Status: in_force

No person shall advertise or allow oneself to be advertised by the title "Doctor" in association with the practice of one (1) of the healing arts, except in the practice of one (1) of the healthcare professions regulated under § 17-1-101 et seq., in which case that person shall use the title in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the particular healthcare profession or unless that person has been granted a doctoral degree in any healing arts profession and is licensed in that profession under § 17-1-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1504, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 338, § 3.

No person shall advertise or allow oneself to be advertised by the title "Doctor" in association with the practice of one (1) of the healing arts, except in the practice of one (1) of the healthcare professions regulated under § 17-1-101 et seq., in which case that person shall use the title in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the particular healthcare profession or unless that person has been granted a doctoral degree in any healing arts profession and is licensed in that profession under § 17-1-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1504, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 338, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-20-304
Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a certificate of registration to practice as a registered barber who fails to pass a satisfactory examination conducted by the State Board of Barber Examiners may apply for another examination at any future meeting of the board. (b) The fee for each reexamination shall be the same as the fee for original examination. (c) A person enrolled as a student in a barber school in this state shall be given credit for all time spent enrolled in the barber school, provided that his or her hours can be certified by the officials of the barber school the person attended. (d) Examinations shall include both a practical demonstration and a written and oral test and shall embrace the subjects usually taught in schools of barbering approved by the board. (e) A certificate of registered barber shall be issued by the board to any applicant who shall pass a satisfactory examination making a grade of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) in all subjects upon which he or she is examined and who shall possess the qualifications required in this chapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 4-6; Pope's Dig., §§ 12072-12074; Acts 1947, No. 125, § 1; 1951, No. 127, § 2; 1985, No. 133, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-504 -- 71-506; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 8.

(a) An applicant for a certificate of registration to practice as a registered barber who fails to pass a satisfactory examination conducted by the State Board of Barber Examiners may apply for another examination at any future meeting of the board.

(b) The fee for each reexamination shall be the same as the fee for original examination.

(c) A person enrolled as a student in a barber school in this state shall be given credit for all time spent enrolled in the barber school, provided that his or her hours can be certified by the officials of the barber school the person attended.

(d) Examinations shall include both a practical demonstration and a written and oral test and shall embrace the subjects usually taught in schools of barbering approved by the board.

(e) A certificate of registered barber shall be issued by the board to any applicant who shall pass a satisfactory examination making a grade of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) in all subjects upon which he or she is examined and who shall possess the qualifications required in this chapter.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 4-6; Pope's Dig., §§ 12072-12074; Acts 1947, No. 125, § 1; 1951, No. 127, § 2; 1985, No. 133, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-504 -- 71-506; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-82-201
Members - Appointment - Oath
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for terms of five (5) years: (A) Six (6) members shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists; (B) One (1) member shall be a regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dental hygienist who shall have all voting powers of a board member; (C) One (1) member, to be known as the consumer representative, shall be appointed from the state as a member at large. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The consumer representative shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. He or she shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations; and (D) One (1) member of the board, to represent the elderly, shall be sixty (60) years of age or older, shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of dentistry or dental hygiene, shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations. (2) The members in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be appointed after consulting the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists' Association, or the dental section of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association. (b) The consumer representative and the representative of the elderly positions may not be filled by the same person. (c) The board members shall serve subject to the provisions of this chapter during the remainder of their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. (d) (1) All vacancies which occur by reason of death, resignation, or in any other manner shall be filled by the Governor. (2) All such appointments shall be limited to the unexpired term of the office vacated. (e) Each member appointed to the board, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall take the oath prescribed by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1955, No. 14, § 2; 1977, No. 113, §§ 1-3; 1981, No. 197, § 1; 1981, No. 717, § 2; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; 1985, No. 849, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-617 -- 6-619, 6-623 -- 6-626, 72-535, 72-535.1; Acts 1987, No. 683, § 1; 1999, No. 44, § 1.

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for terms of five (5) years: (A) Six (6) members shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists; (B) One (1) member shall be a regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dental hygienist who shall have all voting powers of a board member; (C) One (1) member, to be known as the consumer representative, shall be appointed from the state as a member at large. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The consumer representative shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. He or she shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations; and (D) One (1) member of the board, to represent the elderly, shall be sixty (60) years of age or older, shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of dentistry or dental hygiene, shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations. (2) The members in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be appointed after consulting the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists' Association, or the dental section of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association.

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for terms of five (5) years: (A) Six (6) members shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists; (B) One (1) member shall be a regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dental hygienist who shall have all voting powers of a board member; (C) One (1) member, to be known as the consumer representative, shall be appointed from the state as a member at large. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The consumer representative shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. He or she shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations; and (D) One (1) member of the board, to represent the elderly, shall be sixty (60) years of age or older, shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of dentistry or dental hygiene, shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.

(A) Six (6) members shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists;

(B) One (1) member shall be a regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dental hygienist who shall have all voting powers of a board member;

(C) One (1) member, to be known as the consumer representative, shall be appointed from the state as a member at large. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate. The consumer representative shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. He or she shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations; and

(D) One (1) member of the board, to represent the elderly, shall be sixty (60) years of age or older, shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of dentistry or dental hygiene, shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall be a full voting member but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.

(2) The members in subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be appointed after consulting the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists' Association, or the dental section of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association.

(b) The consumer representative and the representative of the elderly positions may not be filled by the same person.

(c) The board members shall serve subject to the provisions of this chapter during the remainder of their respective terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(d) (1) All vacancies which occur by reason of death, resignation, or in any other manner shall be filled by the Governor. (2) All such appointments shall be limited to the unexpired term of the office vacated.

(1) All vacancies which occur by reason of death, resignation, or in any other manner shall be filled by the Governor.

(2) All such appointments shall be limited to the unexpired term of the office vacated.

(e) Each member appointed to the board, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall take the oath prescribed by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1955, No. 14, § 2; 1977, No. 113, §§ 1-3; 1981, No. 197, § 1; 1981, No. 717, § 2; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; 1985, No. 849, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-617 -- 6-619, 6-623 -- 6-626, 72-535, 72-535.1; Acts 1987, No. 683, § 1; 1999, No. 44, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-610 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-82-610
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this subchapter. (b) The rules adopted under this subchapter shall specify that a dental hygienist or a dental assistant shall not be an operator under this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this subchapter.

(b) The rules adopted under this subchapter shall specify that a dental hygienist or a dental assistant shall not be an operator under this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 17-6-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Apprenticeship" means a program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 C.F.R. Part 29, as existing on March 1, 2021, and existing programs currently implementing work requirements as approved by the United States Office of Apprenticeship as meeting the requirements of an apprenticeship; (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that is required for an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession; and (3) "Licensing entity" means an office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority to license, certify, register, permit, or otherwise authorize an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession. Added by Act 2021, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Apprenticeship" means a program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 C.F.R. Part 29, as existing on March 1, 2021, and existing programs currently implementing work requirements as approved by the United States Office of Apprenticeship as meeting the requirements of an apprenticeship;

(2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that is required for an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession; and

(3) "Licensing entity" means an office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority to license, certify, register, permit, or otherwise authorize an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession.

Added by Act 2021, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-352 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-352
License, credential, or commission - Record of denial, revocation, or suspension
Status: in_force

(a) If the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police denies the application or suspends or revokes a license, credential, or commission, or if a fine is imposed, the director's decision shall be in writing. (b) The notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, licensee, credential holder, or commission holder within sixty (60) days of the director's decision. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5999, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 91, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 11; 1979, No. 907, §§ 5-8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2132.

(a) If the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police denies the application or suspends or revokes a license, credential, or commission, or if a fine is imposed, the director's decision shall be in writing.

(b) The notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, licensee, credential holder, or commission holder within sixty (60) days of the director's decision.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5999, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 91, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 11; 1979, No. 907, §§ 5-8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2132.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-84-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 84 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-84-306
Issuance and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Upon payment of a permanent registration fee and an annual license fee as prescribed by the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers pursuant to this chapter, the board shall register and issue licenses to applicants who have fulfilled the requirements of this chapter. (b) All licenses shall expire on the date or dates set by the board, and all licenses shall be renewed annually. (c) (1) The fee for renewal of a license as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be paid before the expiration of the license. (2) (A) Failure to make the payment before the expiration date of the license shall result in the payment of the license renewal fee plus a late penalty as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter if paid within thirty (30) days after expiration. (B) If the renewal fee is not paid within the thirty-day grace period, the board shall renew the license upon payment of the required fee as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter and satisfaction of all other requirements contained in this chapter for the renewal of the license. (C) If the license renewal fee or other requirements for license renewal under this chapter, or both, are delinquent by at least sixty (60) days, the licensee shall be reexamined before the renewal of the license. (d) (1) The board shall require that all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses shall: (A) Show proof of attending during the preceding year a minimum of twelve (12) hours of board-approved continuing education in the methods and techniques of testing for and fitting hearing instruments, including at least one (1) hour of ethics; (B) Present written evidence of annual calibration of all audiometers and tympanometers to current national standards; and (C) Provide a blank copy of the currently used bill of sale or comparable document provided to patients under § 17-84-104 . (2) The board shall require that all new applicants and all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses state whether they are engaged in the practice of dispensing in-office assembled hearing instruments. Amended by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 197, § 8; 1977, No. 406, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1709; Acts 1991, No. 46, § 1; 1997, No. 731, § 1; 1999, No. 592, § 9; 2007, No. 428, § 7.

(a) Upon payment of a permanent registration fee and an annual license fee as prescribed by the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers pursuant to this chapter, the board shall register and issue licenses to applicants who have fulfilled the requirements of this chapter.

(b) All licenses shall expire on the date or dates set by the board, and all licenses shall be renewed annually.

(c) (1) The fee for renewal of a license as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be paid before the expiration of the license. (2) (A) Failure to make the payment before the expiration date of the license shall result in the payment of the license renewal fee plus a late penalty as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter if paid within thirty (30) days after expiration. (B) If the renewal fee is not paid within the thirty-day grace period, the board shall renew the license upon payment of the required fee as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter and satisfaction of all other requirements contained in this chapter for the renewal of the license. (C) If the license renewal fee or other requirements for license renewal under this chapter, or both, are delinquent by at least sixty (60) days, the licensee shall be reexamined before the renewal of the license.

(1) The fee for renewal of a license as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be paid before the expiration of the license.

(2) (A) Failure to make the payment before the expiration date of the license shall result in the payment of the license renewal fee plus a late penalty as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter if paid within thirty (30) days after expiration. (B) If the renewal fee is not paid within the thirty-day grace period, the board shall renew the license upon payment of the required fee as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter and satisfaction of all other requirements contained in this chapter for the renewal of the license. (C) If the license renewal fee or other requirements for license renewal under this chapter, or both, are delinquent by at least sixty (60) days, the licensee shall be reexamined before the renewal of the license.

(A) Failure to make the payment before the expiration date of the license shall result in the payment of the license renewal fee plus a late penalty as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter if paid within thirty (30) days after expiration.

(B) If the renewal fee is not paid within the thirty-day grace period, the board shall renew the license upon payment of the required fee as prescribed by the board pursuant to this chapter and satisfaction of all other requirements contained in this chapter for the renewal of the license.

(C) If the license renewal fee or other requirements for license renewal under this chapter, or both, are delinquent by at least sixty (60) days, the licensee shall be reexamined before the renewal of the license.

(d) (1) The board shall require that all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses shall: (A) Show proof of attending during the preceding year a minimum of twelve (12) hours of board-approved continuing education in the methods and techniques of testing for and fitting hearing instruments, including at least one (1) hour of ethics; (B) Present written evidence of annual calibration of all audiometers and tympanometers to current national standards; and (C) Provide a blank copy of the currently used bill of sale or comparable document provided to patients under § 17-84-104 . (2) The board shall require that all new applicants and all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses state whether they are engaged in the practice of dispensing in-office assembled hearing instruments.

(1) The board shall require that all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses shall: (A) Show proof of attending during the preceding year a minimum of twelve (12) hours of board-approved continuing education in the methods and techniques of testing for and fitting hearing instruments, including at least one (1) hour of ethics; (B) Present written evidence of annual calibration of all audiometers and tympanometers to current national standards; and (C) Provide a blank copy of the currently used bill of sale or comparable document provided to patients under § 17-84-104 .

(A) Show proof of attending during the preceding year a minimum of twelve (12) hours of board-approved continuing education in the methods and techniques of testing for and fitting hearing instruments, including at least one (1) hour of ethics;

(B) Present written evidence of annual calibration of all audiometers and tympanometers to current national standards; and

(C) Provide a blank copy of the currently used bill of sale or comparable document provided to patients under § 17-84-104 .

(2) The board shall require that all new applicants and all applicants seeking renewal of their licenses state whether they are engaged in the practice of dispensing in-office assembled hearing instruments.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 197, § 8; 1977, No. 406, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1709; Acts 1991, No. 46, § 1; 1997, No. 731, § 1; 1999, No. 592, § 9; 2007, No. 428, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-19-106
Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board
Status: in_force

(a) This section may be cited as the "Arkansas Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Act". (b) (1) There is hereby created the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. (2) (A) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor for terms of seven (7) years. (B) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. (3) (A) Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed bail bond company owners, one (1) a current or former municipal chief of police, one (1) a current or former county sheriff, and two (2) shall be residents of the state who are not a bail bond company owner, a sheriff, or a chief of police. (B) (i) Each congressional district shall be represented by at least one (1) member of the board. (ii) At least one (1) board member shall be an African-American. (iii) At least one (1) board member shall be a female. (4) The board shall have the authority and responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter relating to licensing and regulation of professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen. (5) The board shall have the authority to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as it determines to be necessary to enable it to effectively and efficiently carry out its official duty of licensing and regulating professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen. (c) The members of the board shall receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq., and a stipend pursuant to § 25-16-904 . (d) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to repeal any laws in effect on August 13, 1993, relating to the licensing and regulation of professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen but such laws shall remain in full force and effect and shall be administered by the board created herein. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1033,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1358, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 500, §§ 1-5; 1995, No. 827, § 2; 1997, No. 250, § 126; 1999, No. 1286, § 2; 2001, No. 1817, § 1; 2009, No. 683, §§ 1, 2.

(a) This section may be cited as the "Arkansas Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Act".

(b) (1) There is hereby created the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. (2) (A) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor for terms of seven (7) years. (B) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. (3) (A) Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed bail bond company owners, one (1) a current or former municipal chief of police, one (1) a current or former county sheriff, and two (2) shall be residents of the state who are not a bail bond company owner, a sheriff, or a chief of police. (B) (i) Each congressional district shall be represented by at least one (1) member of the board. (ii) At least one (1) board member shall be an African-American. (iii) At least one (1) board member shall be a female. (4) The board shall have the authority and responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter relating to licensing and regulation of professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen. (5) The board shall have the authority to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as it determines to be necessary to enable it to effectively and efficiently carry out its official duty of licensing and regulating professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen.

(1) There is hereby created the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board.

(2) (A) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor for terms of seven (7) years. (B) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.

(A) The board shall be composed of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor for terms of seven (7) years.

(B) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.

(3) (A) Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed bail bond company owners, one (1) a current or former municipal chief of police, one (1) a current or former county sheriff, and two (2) shall be residents of the state who are not a bail bond company owner, a sheriff, or a chief of police. (B) (i) Each congressional district shall be represented by at least one (1) member of the board. (ii) At least one (1) board member shall be an African-American. (iii) At least one (1) board member shall be a female.

(A) Three (3) members of the board shall be licensed bail bond company owners, one (1) a current or former municipal chief of police, one (1) a current or former county sheriff, and two (2) shall be residents of the state who are not a bail bond company owner, a sheriff, or a chief of police.

(B) (i) Each congressional district shall be represented by at least one (1) member of the board. (ii) At least one (1) board member shall be an African-American. (iii) At least one (1) board member shall be a female.

(i) Each congressional district shall be represented by at least one (1) member of the board.

(ii) At least one (1) board member shall be an African-American.

(iii) At least one (1) board member shall be a female.

(4) The board shall have the authority and responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter relating to licensing and regulation of professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen.

(5) The board shall have the authority to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as it determines to be necessary to enable it to effectively and efficiently carry out its official duty of licensing and regulating professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen.

(c) The members of the board shall receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq., and a stipend pursuant to § 25-16-904 .

(d) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to repeal any laws in effect on August 13, 1993, relating to the licensing and regulation of professional bail bond companies and professional bail bondsmen but such laws shall remain in full force and effect and shall be administered by the board created herein.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1033,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1358, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 500, §§ 1-5; 1995, No. 827, § 2; 1997, No. 250, § 126; 1999, No. 1286, § 2; 2001, No. 1817, § 1; 2009, No. 683, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-106
Penalties and enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Violations of this chapter shall constitute Class A misdemeanors. (b) (1) (A) When the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is made aware of a possible violation of § 17-103-105 , a registered letter with a return receipt requested shall be mailed to the individual in question, calling to his or her attention the pertinent aspects of the law and the rules of the board. (B) If the individual continues the alleged illegal practice, the information shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for legal action. (2) The board shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter. (3) Any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1668, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1; 2003, No. 1274, § 1.

(a) Violations of this chapter shall constitute Class A misdemeanors.

(b) (1) (A) When the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is made aware of a possible violation of § 17-103-105 , a registered letter with a return receipt requested shall be mailed to the individual in question, calling to his or her attention the pertinent aspects of the law and the rules of the board. (B) If the individual continues the alleged illegal practice, the information shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for legal action. (2) The board shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter. (3) Any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

(1) (A) When the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is made aware of a possible violation of § 17-103-105 , a registered letter with a return receipt requested shall be mailed to the individual in question, calling to his or her attention the pertinent aspects of the law and the rules of the board. (B) If the individual continues the alleged illegal practice, the information shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for legal action.

(A) When the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is made aware of a possible violation of § 17-103-105 , a registered letter with a return receipt requested shall be mailed to the individual in question, calling to his or her attention the pertinent aspects of the law and the rules of the board.

(B) If the individual continues the alleged illegal practice, the information shall be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authorities for legal action.

(2) The board shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.

(3) Any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1668, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1; 2003, No. 1274, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-88-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-88-201
Arkansas State Medical Board
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall administer the provisions of this chapter. (b) With the advice and assistance of the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee, the board shall pass upon the qualification of applicants for licensure, regulate and supervise all examinations, determine the applicants who successfully pass the examination, and license the applicants who meet the qualifications provided in this chapter. (c) In addition to the other powers and duties set out elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall: (1) Adopt and put into effect reasonable rules to carry this chapter into effect; (2) Investigate reported violations of this chapter and take such steps as may be necessary to enforce this chapter; (3) Keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter and of all persons registered by it on a register which shall show the name of every registrant, his or her last known place of business, his or her last known place of residence, and the date and number of his or her license; and (4) Compile a list of all occupational therapists who are licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arkansas. The list shall be printed annually. It shall furnish a copy of the list to all persons requesting it upon the payment of a fee as may be fixed by the board to compensate for the cost of printing the list. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1545, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 381, §§ 3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1903, 72-1905.

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall administer the provisions of this chapter.

(b) With the advice and assistance of the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee, the board shall pass upon the qualification of applicants for licensure, regulate and supervise all examinations, determine the applicants who successfully pass the examination, and license the applicants who meet the qualifications provided in this chapter.

(c) In addition to the other powers and duties set out elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall: (1) Adopt and put into effect reasonable rules to carry this chapter into effect; (2) Investigate reported violations of this chapter and take such steps as may be necessary to enforce this chapter; (3) Keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter and of all persons registered by it on a register which shall show the name of every registrant, his or her last known place of business, his or her last known place of residence, and the date and number of his or her license; and (4) Compile a list of all occupational therapists who are licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arkansas. The list shall be printed annually. It shall furnish a copy of the list to all persons requesting it upon the payment of a fee as may be fixed by the board to compensate for the cost of printing the list.

(1) Adopt and put into effect reasonable rules to carry this chapter into effect;

(2) Investigate reported violations of this chapter and take such steps as may be necessary to enforce this chapter;

(3) Keep a record of its proceedings under this chapter and of all persons registered by it on a register which shall show the name of every registrant, his or her last known place of business, his or her last known place of residence, and the date and number of his or her license; and

(4) Compile a list of all occupational therapists who are licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Arkansas. The list shall be printed annually. It shall furnish a copy of the list to all persons requesting it upon the payment of a fee as may be fixed by the board to compensate for the cost of printing the list.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1545, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 381, §§ 3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1903, 72-1905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-902 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-902
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Graduate registered physician" means an individual who: (i) Is a resident of Arkansas who has graduated from an accredited allopathic medical school or osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program; or (ii) Is a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien who has graduated from an accredited Arkansas allopathic medical school or Arkansas osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program. (B) The graduate registered physician is a dependent medical practitioner who: (i) Only provides healthcare services under the supervision of a physician; and (ii) Works under a physician-drafted protocol approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which describes how the graduate registered physician and the physician will work together and practice guidelines required by the supervising physician; (2) "Medical school" means a school as defined by the board; (3) "Resident of Arkansas" means a natural person who provides evidence deemed sufficient to the board that the person uses an Arkansas residence address for federal or state tax purposes; (4) "Supervising physician" means a physician licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., who has agreed to practice in consultation with a graduate registered physician and who is board eligible in his or her specialty; and (5) (A) "Supervision" means overseeing the activities of and accepting responsibility for the medical services rendered by a graduate registered physician. (B) Supervision of each graduate registered physician by a physician or physicians shall be continuous. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Graduate registered physician" means an individual who: (i) Is a resident of Arkansas who has graduated from an accredited allopathic medical school or osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program; or (ii) Is a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien who has graduated from an accredited Arkansas allopathic medical school or Arkansas osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program. (B) The graduate registered physician is a dependent medical practitioner who: (i) Only provides healthcare services under the supervision of a physician; and (ii) Works under a physician-drafted protocol approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which describes how the graduate registered physician and the physician will work together and practice guidelines required by the supervising physician;

(A) "Graduate registered physician" means an individual who: (i) Is a resident of Arkansas who has graduated from an accredited allopathic medical school or osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program; or (ii) Is a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien who has graduated from an accredited Arkansas allopathic medical school or Arkansas osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program.

(i) Is a resident of Arkansas who has graduated from an accredited allopathic medical school or osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program; or

(ii) Is a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien who has graduated from an accredited Arkansas allopathic medical school or Arkansas osteopathic medical school and is not currently enrolled in an accredited graduate medical education training program.

(B) The graduate registered physician is a dependent medical practitioner who: (i) Only provides healthcare services under the supervision of a physician; and (ii) Works under a physician-drafted protocol approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which describes how the graduate registered physician and the physician will work together and practice guidelines required by the supervising physician;

(i) Only provides healthcare services under the supervision of a physician; and

(ii) Works under a physician-drafted protocol approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which describes how the graduate registered physician and the physician will work together and practice guidelines required by the supervising physician;

(2) "Medical school" means a school as defined by the board;

(3) "Resident of Arkansas" means a natural person who provides evidence deemed sufficient to the board that the person uses an Arkansas residence address for federal or state tax purposes;

(4) "Supervising physician" means a physician licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., who has agreed to practice in consultation with a graduate registered physician and who is board eligible in his or her specialty; and

(5) (A) "Supervision" means overseeing the activities of and accepting responsibility for the medical services rendered by a graduate registered physician. (B) Supervision of each graduate registered physician by a physician or physicians shall be continuous.

(A) "Supervision" means overseeing the activities of and accepting responsibility for the medical services rendered by a graduate registered physician.

(B) Supervision of each graduate registered physician by a physician or physicians shall be continuous.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-87-306
Fees
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall establish and collect fees and penalties for services relating to certification, examination, licensing, endorsement, certification for prescriptive authority, temporary permits, license renewal, certification renewal, and other reasonable services as determined by the board. Acts 1995, No. 409, § 12; 2005, No. 1423, § 3.

The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall establish and collect fees and penalties for services relating to certification, examination, licensing, endorsement, certification for prescriptive authority, temporary permits, license renewal, certification renewal, and other reasonable services as determined by the board.

Acts 1995, No. 409, § 12; 2005, No. 1423, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-37-104
Injunctions
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for, and the court, upon hearing and for cause shown, may grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provisions of this chapter or of the rules made under the authority of this chapter. (b) The injunction is to be without bond. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1427, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1809.

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for, and the court, upon hearing and for cause shown, may grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provisions of this chapter or of the rules made under the authority of this chapter.

(b) The injunction is to be without bond.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1427, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-7-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 17-7-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act". Added by Act 2023, No. 457,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act".

Added by Act 2023, No. 457,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-39-201
License required
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person, including a city, county, or state employee, to administer polygraph examinations or hold himself or herself out as a polygraph examiner or intern without a polygraph examiner license or intern polygraph examiner license approved and issued by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5934, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 11, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, §§ 6, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2206, 71-2216.

It is unlawful for a person, including a city, county, or state employee, to administer polygraph examinations or hold himself or herself out as a polygraph examiner or intern without a polygraph examiner license or intern polygraph examiner license approved and issued by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5934, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 11, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, §§ 6, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2206, 71-2216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-99-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-99-308
Denial, suspension, or revocation - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The procedure on all refusals, revocations, and suspensions of registration shall be prescribed by the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq. (b) (1) Any person may file a complaint with the Arkansas State Medical Board against any person having a license to practice respiratory care in this state charging the person with having violated the provisions of § 17-99-307 . (2) The complaint shall set forth a specification of charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is charged. (3) When the complaint is filed, the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall mail a copy to the accused by registered mail at his or her last address of record, with a written notice of the time and place of hearing, advising him or her that he or she may be present in person and by counsel, if he or she so desires, to offer evidence and be heard in his or her defense. (c) (1) At the time and place fixed for a hearing before the board, the board shall receive evidence upon the subject matter under consideration and shall accord the person against whom charges are preferred a full and fair opportunity to be heard in his defense. (2) The board shall not be bound by strict or technical rules of evidence but shall consider all evidence fully and fairly. However, all oral testimony considered by the board must be under oath. (d) (1) Appeal may be had by either of the parties from the decision of the board as now provided by law. (2) All evidence considered by the board shall be reduced to writing and available for the purposes of appeal. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to deprive any person of his or her rights without full, fair, and impartial hearing. Acts 1969, No. 168, §§ 13, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1613, 72-1614; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 12.

(a) The procedure on all refusals, revocations, and suspensions of registration shall be prescribed by the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.

(b) (1) Any person may file a complaint with the Arkansas State Medical Board against any person having a license to practice respiratory care in this state charging the person with having violated the provisions of § 17-99-307 . (2) The complaint shall set forth a specification of charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is charged. (3) When the complaint is filed, the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall mail a copy to the accused by registered mail at his or her last address of record, with a written notice of the time and place of hearing, advising him or her that he or she may be present in person and by counsel, if he or she so desires, to offer evidence and be heard in his or her defense.

(1) Any person may file a complaint with the Arkansas State Medical Board against any person having a license to practice respiratory care in this state charging the person with having violated the provisions of § 17-99-307 .

(2) The complaint shall set forth a specification of charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is charged.

(3) When the complaint is filed, the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board shall mail a copy to the accused by registered mail at his or her last address of record, with a written notice of the time and place of hearing, advising him or her that he or she may be present in person and by counsel, if he or she so desires, to offer evidence and be heard in his or her defense.

(c) (1) At the time and place fixed for a hearing before the board, the board shall receive evidence upon the subject matter under consideration and shall accord the person against whom charges are preferred a full and fair opportunity to be heard in his defense. (2) The board shall not be bound by strict or technical rules of evidence but shall consider all evidence fully and fairly. However, all oral testimony considered by the board must be under oath.

(1) At the time and place fixed for a hearing before the board, the board shall receive evidence upon the subject matter under consideration and shall accord the person against whom charges are preferred a full and fair opportunity to be heard in his defense.

(2) The board shall not be bound by strict or technical rules of evidence but shall consider all evidence fully and fairly. However, all oral testimony considered by the board must be under oath.

(d) (1) Appeal may be had by either of the parties from the decision of the board as now provided by law. (2) All evidence considered by the board shall be reduced to writing and available for the purposes of appeal.

(1) Appeal may be had by either of the parties from the decision of the board as now provided by law.

(2) All evidence considered by the board shall be reduced to writing and available for the purposes of appeal.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to deprive any person of his or her rights without full, fair, and impartial hearing.

Acts 1969, No. 168, §§ 13, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1613, 72-1614; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-410 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-410
Revocation or suspension of certificate
Status: in_force

The State Board of Barber Examiners may revoke or suspend any certificate of school license or registration upon finding that the school or college fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or with the rules prescribed by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1367, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-528.

The State Board of Barber Examiners may revoke or suspend any certificate of school license or registration upon finding that the school or college fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or with the rules prescribed by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1367, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-528.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-35-303
Registration renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Every registered interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established by the board. (b) It is unlawful for an interior designer who fails to renew his or her registration to continue to use the title of "registered interior designer". Acts 1993, No. 847, § 14; 2009, No. 1367, § 14.

(a) Every registered interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established by the board.

(b) It is unlawful for an interior designer who fails to renew his or her registration to continue to use the title of "registered interior designer".

Acts 1993, No. 847, § 14; 2009, No. 1367, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-505 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-42-505
Civil penalties - Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) If after notice and a hearing under this subchapter and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Real Estate Commission finds that a person has offered a nonqualified offering, the commission may impose a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and assess costs against the person. (b) The fact that a person offers to provide or provides a course offering without the appropriate license or course approval from the commission is prima facie evidence that the person is offering a nonqualified offering. (c) In addition to civil penalties imposed under this section, the commission may require a person who offered a nonqualified offering to reimburse compensation, fees, or other remuneration collected for the nonqualified offering. Amended by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 23; 1995, No. 1285, § 4.

(a) If after notice and a hearing under this subchapter and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Real Estate Commission finds that a person has offered a nonqualified offering, the commission may impose a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and assess costs against the person.

(b) The fact that a person offers to provide or provides a course offering without the appropriate license or course approval from the commission is prima facie evidence that the person is offering a nonqualified offering.

(c) In addition to civil penalties imposed under this section, the commission may require a person who offered a nonqualified offering to reimburse compensation, fees, or other remuneration collected for the nonqualified offering.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 23; 1995, No. 1285, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-33-303
Classes of licenses
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every individual who designs, installs, constructs, maintains, services, repairs, alters, or modifies any HVACR system or any portion of an HVACR system in the State of Arkansas shall obtain one (1) of the following classes of licenses and pay the fees prescribed by the HVACR Licensing Board: (1) Class A - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or horsepower capacities; (2) Class B - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit; (3) Class C - Entitles the licensee who is in the business of servicing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment for the public to service, repair, or replace components of HVACR equipment and to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit. A Class C license holder shall not install any original HVACR equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment; (4) Class D - Entitles the licensee to perform sheet metal work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR systems without regard to or limitation of horsepower of the system to which the duct connects. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of HVACR equipment and systems; (5) Class E - Entitles the licensee to perform refrigeration work as defined in § 17-33-101 without regard to or limitation of horsepower. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning equipment used for the treatment of air for human comfort requirements; and (6) Class L - Entitles a licensee to apply for and obtain a restricted lifetime license without having to pay a license fee in any specific category of license as defined in this chapter. The applicant must be at least sixty-five (65) years of age and hold a current license in good standing with the board. The board shall promulgate rules to define the specific requirements of the lifetime license. (b) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (c) (1) An individual may perform HVACR work under a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E HVACR license holder by registering with the Department of Labor and Licensing. (2) The registrant shall pay an annual registration fee as required by the board. (3) All licensees are responsible for ensuring that all HVACR employees hold a current HVACR registration or HVACR license. Amended by Act 2023, No. 270,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1420, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1419, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 277, § 7; 1999, No. 465, § 6.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every individual who designs, installs, constructs, maintains, services, repairs, alters, or modifies any HVACR system or any portion of an HVACR system in the State of Arkansas shall obtain one (1) of the following classes of licenses and pay the fees prescribed by the HVACR Licensing Board: (1) Class A - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or horsepower capacities; (2) Class B - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit; (3) Class C - Entitles the licensee who is in the business of servicing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment for the public to service, repair, or replace components of HVACR equipment and to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit. A Class C license holder shall not install any original HVACR equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment; (4) Class D - Entitles the licensee to perform sheet metal work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR systems without regard to or limitation of horsepower of the system to which the duct connects. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of HVACR equipment and systems; (5) Class E - Entitles the licensee to perform refrigeration work as defined in § 17-33-101 without regard to or limitation of horsepower. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning equipment used for the treatment of air for human comfort requirements; and (6) Class L - Entitles a licensee to apply for and obtain a restricted lifetime license without having to pay a license fee in any specific category of license as defined in this chapter. The applicant must be at least sixty-five (65) years of age and hold a current license in good standing with the board. The board shall promulgate rules to define the specific requirements of the lifetime license.

(1) Class A - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work without limitation to BTUH or horsepower capacities;

(2) Class B - Entitles the licensee to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit;

(3) Class C - Entitles the licensee who is in the business of servicing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration equipment for the public to service, repair, or replace components of HVACR equipment and to perform HVACR work on air conditioning systems that develop a total of not more than fifteen (15) tons of cooling capacity per unit or one million (1,000,000) BTUH heating input per unit and refrigeration systems of fifteen horsepower (15 h.p.) or less per unit. A Class C license holder shall not install any original HVACR equipment or replace any existing HVACR equipment;

(4) Class D - Entitles the licensee to perform sheet metal work as it relates to ductwork for HVACR systems without regard to or limitation of horsepower of the system to which the duct connects. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of HVACR equipment and systems;

(5) Class E - Entitles the licensee to perform refrigeration work as defined in § 17-33-101 without regard to or limitation of horsepower. The licensee in this category is prohibited from the sale, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning equipment used for the treatment of air for human comfort requirements; and

(6) Class L - Entitles a licensee to apply for and obtain a restricted lifetime license without having to pay a license fee in any specific category of license as defined in this chapter. The applicant must be at least sixty-five (65) years of age and hold a current license in good standing with the board. The board shall promulgate rules to define the specific requirements of the lifetime license.

(b) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(c) (1) An individual may perform HVACR work under a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E HVACR license holder by registering with the Department of Labor and Licensing. (2) The registrant shall pay an annual registration fee as required by the board. (3) All licensees are responsible for ensuring that all HVACR employees hold a current HVACR registration or HVACR license.

(1) An individual may perform HVACR work under a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E HVACR license holder by registering with the Department of Labor and Licensing.

(2) The registrant shall pay an annual registration fee as required by the board.

(3) All licensees are responsible for ensuring that all HVACR employees hold a current HVACR registration or HVACR license.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 270,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1420, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1419, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 277, § 7; 1999, No. 465, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-55-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 55 / Section 17-55-102
Provisions applicable to electrical inspectors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Licensure as an electrical inspector does not qualify a person to act as an electrician under § 17-28-101 et seq. (2) (A) This chapter shall not require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, or local ordinances. (B) The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party. (b) A person licensed as an electrical inspector under this chapter shall not inspect electrical work that he or she: (1) Installed; or (2) Supervised. (c) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c)(2) and (3) of this section, a person licensed as an electrical inspector shall conduct inspections only within the political subdivision employing the inspector. (2) If a person licensed as an electrical inspector is employed by more than one (1) political subdivision, he or she may conduct inspections within any of the political subdivisions employing the person as an electrical inspector. (3) A person employed by the state as an electrical inspector may conduct inspections anywhere within the State of Arkansas. (d) This chapter and § 17-28-202 , § 17-28-301(b) , and § 17-28-305 shall not prohibit a person licensed as an electrical inspector or an electrician from performing work free of charge on his or her own properties, properties of family members, or for a nonprofit charity if the person holds the requisite license for the work performed free of charge. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1499, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) Licensure as an electrical inspector does not qualify a person to act as an electrician under § 17-28-101 et seq. (2) (A) This chapter shall not require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, or local ordinances. (B) The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party.

(1) Licensure as an electrical inspector does not qualify a person to act as an electrician under § 17-28-101 et seq.

(2) (A) This chapter shall not require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, or local ordinances. (B) The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party.

(A) This chapter shall not require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, or local ordinances.

(B) The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party.

(b) A person licensed as an electrical inspector under this chapter shall not inspect electrical work that he or she: (1) Installed; or (2) Supervised.

(1) Installed; or

(2) Supervised.

(c) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c)(2) and (3) of this section, a person licensed as an electrical inspector shall conduct inspections only within the political subdivision employing the inspector. (2) If a person licensed as an electrical inspector is employed by more than one (1) political subdivision, he or she may conduct inspections within any of the political subdivisions employing the person as an electrical inspector. (3) A person employed by the state as an electrical inspector may conduct inspections anywhere within the State of Arkansas.

(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c)(2) and (3) of this section, a person licensed as an electrical inspector shall conduct inspections only within the political subdivision employing the inspector.

(2) If a person licensed as an electrical inspector is employed by more than one (1) political subdivision, he or she may conduct inspections within any of the political subdivisions employing the person as an electrical inspector.

(3) A person employed by the state as an electrical inspector may conduct inspections anywhere within the State of Arkansas.

(d) This chapter and § 17-28-202 , § 17-28-301(b) , and § 17-28-305 shall not prohibit a person licensed as an electrical inspector or an electrician from performing work free of charge on his or her own properties, properties of family members, or for a nonprofit charity if the person holds the requisite license for the work performed free of charge.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1499, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-101-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-47-312
Disciplinary actions - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violation of the code of ethics against any individual registrant. (b) Charges shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them, and shall be filed with the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. (c) All charges, unless dismissed by the commission as unfounded or trivial, shall be heard by the commission within three (3) months after the date on which they have been preferred. (d) The time and place for the hearing shall be fixed by the commission. (e) A copy of the charges together with a notice of the time and place of hearing shall be served upon the accused either personally or sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the individual registrant at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for hearing. (f) At any hearing, the accused registrant shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses appearing against the accused, and to produce evidence and witnesses in defense of the accused. (g) If the accused person fails or refuses to appear, the commission may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges. (h) If after the hearing a majority of the commission votes in favor of sustaining the charges, the commission shall make findings of fact, draw its conclusions, and issue its order therein and serve it upon the accused. (i) In the order the commission may reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke the accused individual's certificate of registration. (j) Any person who feels aggrieved by any action of the commission in denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking his or her certificate of registration may appeal therefrom to the circuit court of the county in which he or she resides or in Pulaski County as the aggrieved party may elect. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 115, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 105, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2717.

(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violation of the code of ethics against any individual registrant.

(b) Charges shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them, and shall be filed with the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

(c) All charges, unless dismissed by the commission as unfounded or trivial, shall be heard by the commission within three (3) months after the date on which they have been preferred.

(d) The time and place for the hearing shall be fixed by the commission.

(e) A copy of the charges together with a notice of the time and place of hearing shall be served upon the accused either personally or sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the individual registrant at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for hearing.

(f) At any hearing, the accused registrant shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses appearing against the accused, and to produce evidence and witnesses in defense of the accused.

(g) If the accused person fails or refuses to appear, the commission may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.

(h) If after the hearing a majority of the commission votes in favor of sustaining the charges, the commission shall make findings of fact, draw its conclusions, and issue its order therein and serve it upon the accused.

(i) In the order the commission may reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke the accused individual's certificate of registration.

(j) Any person who feels aggrieved by any action of the commission in denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking his or her certificate of registration may appeal therefrom to the circuit court of the county in which he or she resides or in Pulaski County as the aggrieved party may elect.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 115, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 105, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 460, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2717.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-24-301
License required
Status: in_force

Unless licensed by the State Board of Collection Agencies under this subchapter it is unlawful to: (1) Engage in the collection of delinquent accounts, bills, or other forms of indebtedness; (2) Use a fictitious name or any name other than their own in the collection of their own accounts receivable; (3) Solicit claims for collection; or (4) Purchase and attempt to collect delinquent accounts or bills. Acts 1965, No. 145, § 1; 1969, No. 214, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2001; Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 6.

Unless licensed by the State Board of Collection Agencies under this subchapter it is unlawful to:

(1) Engage in the collection of delinquent accounts, bills, or other forms of indebtedness;

(2) Use a fictitious name or any name other than their own in the collection of their own accounts receivable;

(3) Solicit claims for collection; or

(4) Purchase and attempt to collect delinquent accounts or bills.

Acts 1965, No. 145, § 1; 1969, No. 214, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2001; Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-11-304
Certificate of registration - Issuance or reapplication
Status: in_force

(a) If the applicant satisfactorily passes the examinations, the applicant shall be certified as a registered abstracter, and the certificate provided for shall be issued to him or her. The privileges granted by the certificate shall continue unless revoked, as provided in this chapter, or unless the certificate is otherwise surrendered to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. (b) The certificate shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall attest that the person possesses the knowledge, skill, ability, and understanding of abstracting and is designated a registered abstracter. The certificate shall be prominently displayed in the abstract office wherein the person is employed. (c) An applicant failing to satisfy the board that he or she possesses the qualifications or proficiency to become a registered abstracter may reapply for registration if the application is accompanied by the examination fee provided for in § 17-11-302(c) , but no application shall be submitted sooner than six (6) months following the date on which the last previous examination was administered to the applicant. (d) Each holder of a certificate shall pay an annual fee to be set by the board. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 109, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-105; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 6.

(a) If the applicant satisfactorily passes the examinations, the applicant shall be certified as a registered abstracter, and the certificate provided for shall be issued to him or her. The privileges granted by the certificate shall continue unless revoked, as provided in this chapter, or unless the certificate is otherwise surrendered to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

(b) The certificate shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall attest that the person possesses the knowledge, skill, ability, and understanding of abstracting and is designated a registered abstracter. The certificate shall be prominently displayed in the abstract office wherein the person is employed.

(c) An applicant failing to satisfy the board that he or she possesses the qualifications or proficiency to become a registered abstracter may reapply for registration if the application is accompanied by the examination fee provided for in § 17-11-302(c) , but no application shall be submitted sooner than six (6) months following the date on which the last previous examination was administered to the applicant.

(d) Each holder of a certificate shall pay an annual fee to be set by the board.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 109, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-105; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-317 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-82-317
Revocation or suspension - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any other person has reason to believe that any license issued to a dentist or dental hygienist or a permit to perform expanded duties issued to a dental assistant should be suspended or revoked because of the existence of some cause provided for in this chapter, the board or such other person shall file with the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners written charges against the holder thereof specifically setting forth the offense complained of. (2) The charges filed with the secretary-treasurer will become the basis for a disciplinary hearing upon the finding by a majority vote of the board that sufficient cause exists to conduct the disciplinary hearing. (b) (1) A copy of the charges shall forthwith be delivered to the accused in person or by registered mail at his or her last known address, either of which constitutes sufficient notice to justify proceeding with a hearing of the charges against the accused. (2) Accompanying the copy of the charges shall be a notice to the accused of the hour, day, and place of hearing of the charges and a notice to the accused to be present, if he or she so desires, to defend the action. (c) The accused may be represented by counsel at the hearing and at the taking of all testimony relative to the action. (d) The secretary-treasurer is empowered to administer oaths to all persons testifying at any such hearing. (e) The accused must be allowed at least twenty (20) days from the date of the notice of hearing before being required to defend the action. (f) After considering the testimony adduced at the hearing, the board shall cause to be entered upon its minute book its findings and the action taken. (g) If the license of the accused is suspended or revoked, it is further the duty of the board to enter its action on its registration record. Acts 1955, No. 14, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-561; Acts 1989, No. 364, § 1.

(a) (1) If the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any other person has reason to believe that any license issued to a dentist or dental hygienist or a permit to perform expanded duties issued to a dental assistant should be suspended or revoked because of the existence of some cause provided for in this chapter, the board or such other person shall file with the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners written charges against the holder thereof specifically setting forth the offense complained of. (2) The charges filed with the secretary-treasurer will become the basis for a disciplinary hearing upon the finding by a majority vote of the board that sufficient cause exists to conduct the disciplinary hearing.

(1) If the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any other person has reason to believe that any license issued to a dentist or dental hygienist or a permit to perform expanded duties issued to a dental assistant should be suspended or revoked because of the existence of some cause provided for in this chapter, the board or such other person shall file with the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners written charges against the holder thereof specifically setting forth the offense complained of.

(2) The charges filed with the secretary-treasurer will become the basis for a disciplinary hearing upon the finding by a majority vote of the board that sufficient cause exists to conduct the disciplinary hearing.

(b) (1) A copy of the charges shall forthwith be delivered to the accused in person or by registered mail at his or her last known address, either of which constitutes sufficient notice to justify proceeding with a hearing of the charges against the accused. (2) Accompanying the copy of the charges shall be a notice to the accused of the hour, day, and place of hearing of the charges and a notice to the accused to be present, if he or she so desires, to defend the action.

(1) A copy of the charges shall forthwith be delivered to the accused in person or by registered mail at his or her last known address, either of which constitutes sufficient notice to justify proceeding with a hearing of the charges against the accused.

(2) Accompanying the copy of the charges shall be a notice to the accused of the hour, day, and place of hearing of the charges and a notice to the accused to be present, if he or she so desires, to defend the action.

(c) The accused may be represented by counsel at the hearing and at the taking of all testimony relative to the action.

(d) The secretary-treasurer is empowered to administer oaths to all persons testifying at any such hearing.

(e) The accused must be allowed at least twenty (20) days from the date of the notice of hearing before being required to defend the action.

(f) After considering the testimony adduced at the hearing, the board shall cause to be entered upon its minute book its findings and the action taken.

(g) If the license of the accused is suspended or revoked, it is further the duty of the board to enter its action on its registration record.

Acts 1955, No. 14, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-561; Acts 1989, No. 364, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-39-209
Notification of address change
Status: in_force

Notice in writing shall be given to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police by the polygraph examiner licensee or the intern of any change of principal business location, telephone number, or email address within thirty (30) days of the time he or she changes location, telephone number, or email address. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5941, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 19, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2214.

Notice in writing shall be given to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police by the polygraph examiner licensee or the intern of any change of principal business location, telephone number, or email address within thirty (30) days of the time he or she changes location, telephone number, or email address.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5941, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 19, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 18, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-22-306
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Within five (5) business days after a combative sports match or exhibition, the licensed manager, promoter, or person responsible for the match or exhibition shall furnish to the State Athletic Commission a written report under the penalty of perjury on a form that shall be provided by the commission showing the number of tickets that were issued or sold and the gross receipts therefor without any deductions whatsoever. (2) (A) The person shall also pay to the commission at the same time a five-percent fee of the total gross receipts received from admission charges for each exhibition held under the authority of this chapter. (B) The five percent (5%) shall be computed using gross gate receipts, unless the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter. (C) If the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter, the five percent (5%) shall be computed on the net gate receipts after sales tax. (D) (i) If a promoter allows admission to a match or exhibition in return for a payment other than the cash purchase of tickets, the commission shall: (a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or (b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission. (ii) If the promoter requests a decision from the commission regarding the payment under this section before the match or exhibition, the commission shall make the determination and notify the promoter of the determination before the match or exhibition. (3) (A) The promoter shall pay the cost of an event inspector or investigator present at the event. (B) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, the cost of the event inspector or investigator shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day for each inspector or investigator. (C) The commission shall: (i) Determine if there is a need to appoint an inspector or investigator at an event; (ii) Determine the number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed for the event; and (iii) Notify the promoter in writing before the event of: (a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed; (b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and (c) The reasons for the appointment. (D) [Repealed.] (b) (1) (A) The commission may designate a representative to be present and to observe the computation of the number of tickets issued or sold and the determination of the gross receipts. (B) All events shall utilize tickets for admission. (2) (A) When the tickets are sold through an electronic ticket system, the commission may accept a computerized certification of tickets sold and a statement from the venue. (B) The statement from the venue shall be signed by an arena representative and the promoter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 923,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 860,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1096,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 659, § 5; 1999, No. 1085, § 9; 2001, No. 536, § 1; 2009, No. 781, § 7.

(a) (1) Within five (5) business days after a combative sports match or exhibition, the licensed manager, promoter, or person responsible for the match or exhibition shall furnish to the State Athletic Commission a written report under the penalty of perjury on a form that shall be provided by the commission showing the number of tickets that were issued or sold and the gross receipts therefor without any deductions whatsoever. (2) (A) The person shall also pay to the commission at the same time a five-percent fee of the total gross receipts received from admission charges for each exhibition held under the authority of this chapter. (B) The five percent (5%) shall be computed using gross gate receipts, unless the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter. (C) If the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter, the five percent (5%) shall be computed on the net gate receipts after sales tax. (D) (i) If a promoter allows admission to a match or exhibition in return for a payment other than the cash purchase of tickets, the commission shall: (a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or (b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission. (ii) If the promoter requests a decision from the commission regarding the payment under this section before the match or exhibition, the commission shall make the determination and notify the promoter of the determination before the match or exhibition. (3) (A) The promoter shall pay the cost of an event inspector or investigator present at the event. (B) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, the cost of the event inspector or investigator shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day for each inspector or investigator. (C) The commission shall: (i) Determine if there is a need to appoint an inspector or investigator at an event; (ii) Determine the number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed for the event; and (iii) Notify the promoter in writing before the event of: (a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed; (b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and (c) The reasons for the appointment. (D) [Repealed.]

(1) Within five (5) business days after a combative sports match or exhibition, the licensed manager, promoter, or person responsible for the match or exhibition shall furnish to the State Athletic Commission a written report under the penalty of perjury on a form that shall be provided by the commission showing the number of tickets that were issued or sold and the gross receipts therefor without any deductions whatsoever.

(2) (A) The person shall also pay to the commission at the same time a five-percent fee of the total gross receipts received from admission charges for each exhibition held under the authority of this chapter. (B) The five percent (5%) shall be computed using gross gate receipts, unless the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter. (C) If the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter, the five percent (5%) shall be computed on the net gate receipts after sales tax. (D) (i) If a promoter allows admission to a match or exhibition in return for a payment other than the cash purchase of tickets, the commission shall: (a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or (b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission. (ii) If the promoter requests a decision from the commission regarding the payment under this section before the match or exhibition, the commission shall make the determination and notify the promoter of the determination before the match or exhibition.

(A) The person shall also pay to the commission at the same time a five-percent fee of the total gross receipts received from admission charges for each exhibition held under the authority of this chapter.

(B) The five percent (5%) shall be computed using gross gate receipts, unless the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter.

(C) If the venue collects and remits sales tax for the promoter, the five percent (5%) shall be computed on the net gate receipts after sales tax.

(D) (i) If a promoter allows admission to a match or exhibition in return for a payment other than the cash purchase of tickets, the commission shall: (a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or (b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission. (ii) If the promoter requests a decision from the commission regarding the payment under this section before the match or exhibition, the commission shall make the determination and notify the promoter of the determination before the match or exhibition.

(i) If a promoter allows admission to a match or exhibition in return for a payment other than the cash purchase of tickets, the commission shall: (a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or (b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission.

(a) Determine the method to be used to calculate the five-percent value of the gate receipts; or

(b) Set a reasonable price per person to be paid by the promoter to the commission.

(ii) If the promoter requests a decision from the commission regarding the payment under this section before the match or exhibition, the commission shall make the determination and notify the promoter of the determination before the match or exhibition.

(3) (A) The promoter shall pay the cost of an event inspector or investigator present at the event. (B) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, the cost of the event inspector or investigator shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day for each inspector or investigator. (C) The commission shall: (i) Determine if there is a need to appoint an inspector or investigator at an event; (ii) Determine the number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed for the event; and (iii) Notify the promoter in writing before the event of: (a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed; (b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and (c) The reasons for the appointment. (D) [Repealed.]

(A) The promoter shall pay the cost of an event inspector or investigator present at the event.

(B) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, the cost of the event inspector or investigator shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per day for each inspector or investigator.

(C) The commission shall: (i) Determine if there is a need to appoint an inspector or investigator at an event; (ii) Determine the number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed for the event; and (iii) Notify the promoter in writing before the event of: (a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed; (b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and (c) The reasons for the appointment.

(i) Determine if there is a need to appoint an inspector or investigator at an event;

(ii) Determine the number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed for the event; and

(iii) Notify the promoter in writing before the event of: (a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed; (b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and (c) The reasons for the appointment.

(a) The number of inspectors or investigators to be appointed;

(b) The cost of the inspectors or investigators; and

(c) The reasons for the appointment.

(D) [Repealed.]

(b) (1) (A) The commission may designate a representative to be present and to observe the computation of the number of tickets issued or sold and the determination of the gross receipts. (B) All events shall utilize tickets for admission. (2) (A) When the tickets are sold through an electronic ticket system, the commission may accept a computerized certification of tickets sold and a statement from the venue. (B) The statement from the venue shall be signed by an arena representative and the promoter.

(1) (A) The commission may designate a representative to be present and to observe the computation of the number of tickets issued or sold and the determination of the gross receipts. (B) All events shall utilize tickets for admission.

(A) The commission may designate a representative to be present and to observe the computation of the number of tickets issued or sold and the determination of the gross receipts.

(B) All events shall utilize tickets for admission.

(2) (A) When the tickets are sold through an electronic ticket system, the commission may accept a computerized certification of tickets sold and a statement from the venue. (B) The statement from the venue shall be signed by an arena representative and the promoter.

(A) When the tickets are sold through an electronic ticket system, the commission may accept a computerized certification of tickets sold and a statement from the venue.

(B) The statement from the venue shall be signed by an arena representative and the promoter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 923,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 860,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1096,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 659, § 5; 1999, No. 1085, § 9; 2001, No. 536, § 1; 2009, No. 781, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-307
License or credential - Application and examination
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and shall include: (1) The full name and business address of the applicant; (2) The name under which the applicant intends to do business; (3) A statement as to the general nature of the business and the business classification in which the applicant intends to engage; (4) The full name and residence address of each of the applicant's partners, officers, directors, and managers if the applicant is an entity other than an individual; (5) Two (2) recent passport-style photographs of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity; (6) Two (2) classifiable sets of fingerprints of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity; (7) A verified statement of the applicant's experience qualifications; (8) A verified statement disclosing any record of arrests, pending criminal charges, or convictions of the applicant of a felony, Class A misdemeanor, a crime involving an act of violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude, including those that have been sealed or expunged; and (9) Information that may be required by the director that would show that the applicant is honest, trustworthy, and of good character if the applicant is an individual. (b) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall include the Social Security number of the applicant. (c) The director may require an applicant or his or her manager to demonstrate qualifications determined by the director by an examination or show proof of other qualifications as may be determined by the director. (d) (1) Payment of the application fee prescribed by this chapter entitles the applicant or his or her manager to one (1) examination without further charge. (2) If the person fails to pass the examination, he or she shall not be eligible for any subsequent examination except upon payment of the reexamination fee, which shall be set by the director. (e) (1) (A) Each first-time applicant and applicant for license or credential renewal shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (B) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the director for the review of applicant qualification. (2) The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints as required in subdivision (a)(6) of this section. (3) The applicant shall sign a release of information to the director and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and national criminal background check. (4) Upon completion of the state and national criminal background check, the division shall forward to the director all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant. (f) The burden is on the applicant to provide information sufficient to allow the director to determine if the applicant is qualified to hold the license or credential. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5976, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5975, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5974, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 61, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 15; 1979, No. 907, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2136; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 6; 2005, No. 2237, § 2.

(a) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and shall include: (1) The full name and business address of the applicant; (2) The name under which the applicant intends to do business; (3) A statement as to the general nature of the business and the business classification in which the applicant intends to engage; (4) The full name and residence address of each of the applicant's partners, officers, directors, and managers if the applicant is an entity other than an individual; (5) Two (2) recent passport-style photographs of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity; (6) Two (2) classifiable sets of fingerprints of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity; (7) A verified statement of the applicant's experience qualifications; (8) A verified statement disclosing any record of arrests, pending criminal charges, or convictions of the applicant of a felony, Class A misdemeanor, a crime involving an act of violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude, including those that have been sealed or expunged; and (9) Information that may be required by the director that would show that the applicant is honest, trustworthy, and of good character if the applicant is an individual.

(1) The full name and business address of the applicant;

(2) The name under which the applicant intends to do business;

(3) A statement as to the general nature of the business and the business classification in which the applicant intends to engage;

(4) The full name and residence address of each of the applicant's partners, officers, directors, and managers if the applicant is an entity other than an individual;

(5) Two (2) recent passport-style photographs of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity;

(6) Two (2) classifiable sets of fingerprints of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or of each officer and of each partner or shareholder who owns an interest of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the applicant if the applicant is an entity;

(7) A verified statement of the applicant's experience qualifications;

(8) A verified statement disclosing any record of arrests, pending criminal charges, or convictions of the applicant of a felony, Class A misdemeanor, a crime involving an act of violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude, including those that have been sealed or expunged; and

(9) Information that may be required by the director that would show that the applicant is honest, trustworthy, and of good character if the applicant is an individual.

(b) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall include the Social Security number of the applicant.

(c) The director may require an applicant or his or her manager to demonstrate qualifications determined by the director by an examination or show proof of other qualifications as may be determined by the director.

(d) (1) Payment of the application fee prescribed by this chapter entitles the applicant or his or her manager to one (1) examination without further charge. (2) If the person fails to pass the examination, he or she shall not be eligible for any subsequent examination except upon payment of the reexamination fee, which shall be set by the director.

(1) Payment of the application fee prescribed by this chapter entitles the applicant or his or her manager to one (1) examination without further charge.

(2) If the person fails to pass the examination, he or she shall not be eligible for any subsequent examination except upon payment of the reexamination fee, which shall be set by the director.

(e) (1) (A) Each first-time applicant and applicant for license or credential renewal shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (B) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the director for the review of applicant qualification. (2) The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints as required in subdivision (a)(6) of this section. (3) The applicant shall sign a release of information to the director and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and national criminal background check. (4) Upon completion of the state and national criminal background check, the division shall forward to the director all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant.

(1) (A) Each first-time applicant and applicant for license or credential renewal shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (B) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the director for the review of applicant qualification.

(A) Each first-time applicant and applicant for license or credential renewal shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(B) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the director for the review of applicant qualification.

(2) The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints as required in subdivision (a)(6) of this section.

(3) The applicant shall sign a release of information to the director and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and national criminal background check.

(4) Upon completion of the state and national criminal background check, the division shall forward to the director all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant.

(f) The burden is on the applicant to provide information sufficient to allow the director to determine if the applicant is qualified to hold the license or credential.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5976, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5975, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5974, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 61, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 15; 1979, No. 907, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2136; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 6; 2005, No. 2237, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-607 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-25-607
Hearings regarding violations
Status: in_force

(a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings. (c) A roofing contractor that, after notice and hearing, is found to have committed one (1) or more of the following actions shall pay to the Contractors Licensing Board a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400) for each day that the violation occurred: (1) Acting as a roofing contractor without having a valid roofing contractor registration certificate in violation of this subchapter; (2) Using a roofing contractor in violation of this subchapter; (3) Presenting or filing a roofing contractor registration certificate of another roofing contractor; (4) Giving false or forged evidence to the board in order to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate; (5) Using an expired or revoked roofing contractor registration certificate; (6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a roofing contractor's roofing contractor registration certificate to another person; or (7) Committing other violations under this subchapter. (d) The committee may revoke the roofing contractor registration certificate of a roofing contractor that is found guilty of: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a roofing contractor registration certificate; (2) Aiding or abetting a roofing contractor or other person to violate this subchapter; (3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the roofing contractor's business; (4) Abandoning a roofing contract without legal grounds after a consideration in payment has been tendered; (5) Mishandling funds or property entrusted to the roofing contractor; (6) Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices; (7) Misrepresenting products, services, or qualifications; (8) Engaging in roofing services without obtaining a proper permit as may be required by a local authority; or (9) Damaging or injuring a person or property while performing roofing services under a valid roofing contractor registration certificate for which the roofing contractor's liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or other method of remuneration for injuries does not make the injured party whole. (e) (1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person by a roofing contractor is found by the committee to have occurred, the committee may: (A) State in writing that due to imminent physical or other harm to the endangered person or impaired person, the situation merits the emergency suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate of the roofing contractor; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the roofing contractor registration certificate. (2) An emergency suspension under this subsection shall be effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee. (3) An emergency suspension under this subsection may be effective for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable. (4) When an emergency suspension is ordered under this subsection, a formal suspension or revocation proceeding shall be promptly instituted and acted upon in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.

(a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings.

(c) A roofing contractor that, after notice and hearing, is found to have committed one (1) or more of the following actions shall pay to the Contractors Licensing Board a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400) for each day that the violation occurred: (1) Acting as a roofing contractor without having a valid roofing contractor registration certificate in violation of this subchapter; (2) Using a roofing contractor in violation of this subchapter; (3) Presenting or filing a roofing contractor registration certificate of another roofing contractor; (4) Giving false or forged evidence to the board in order to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate; (5) Using an expired or revoked roofing contractor registration certificate; (6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a roofing contractor's roofing contractor registration certificate to another person; or (7) Committing other violations under this subchapter.

(1) Acting as a roofing contractor without having a valid roofing contractor registration certificate in violation of this subchapter;

(2) Using a roofing contractor in violation of this subchapter;

(3) Presenting or filing a roofing contractor registration certificate of another roofing contractor;

(4) Giving false or forged evidence to the board in order to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate;

(5) Using an expired or revoked roofing contractor registration certificate;

(6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a roofing contractor's roofing contractor registration certificate to another person; or

(7) Committing other violations under this subchapter.

(d) The committee may revoke the roofing contractor registration certificate of a roofing contractor that is found guilty of: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a roofing contractor registration certificate; (2) Aiding or abetting a roofing contractor or other person to violate this subchapter; (3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the roofing contractor's business; (4) Abandoning a roofing contract without legal grounds after a consideration in payment has been tendered; (5) Mishandling funds or property entrusted to the roofing contractor; (6) Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices; (7) Misrepresenting products, services, or qualifications; (8) Engaging in roofing services without obtaining a proper permit as may be required by a local authority; or (9) Damaging or injuring a person or property while performing roofing services under a valid roofing contractor registration certificate for which the roofing contractor's liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or other method of remuneration for injuries does not make the injured party whole.

(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a roofing contractor registration certificate;

(2) Aiding or abetting a roofing contractor or other person to violate this subchapter;

(3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the roofing contractor's business;

(4) Abandoning a roofing contract without legal grounds after a consideration in payment has been tendered;

(5) Mishandling funds or property entrusted to the roofing contractor;

(6) Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices;

(7) Misrepresenting products, services, or qualifications;

(8) Engaging in roofing services without obtaining a proper permit as may be required by a local authority; or

(9) Damaging or injuring a person or property while performing roofing services under a valid roofing contractor registration certificate for which the roofing contractor's liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or other method of remuneration for injuries does not make the injured party whole.

(e) (1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person by a roofing contractor is found by the committee to have occurred, the committee may: (A) State in writing that due to imminent physical or other harm to the endangered person or impaired person, the situation merits the emergency suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate of the roofing contractor; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the roofing contractor registration certificate. (2) An emergency suspension under this subsection shall be effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee. (3) An emergency suspension under this subsection may be effective for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable. (4) When an emergency suspension is ordered under this subsection, a formal suspension or revocation proceeding shall be promptly instituted and acted upon in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person by a roofing contractor is found by the committee to have occurred, the committee may: (A) State in writing that due to imminent physical or other harm to the endangered person or impaired person, the situation merits the emergency suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate of the roofing contractor; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the roofing contractor registration certificate.

(A) State in writing that due to imminent physical or other harm to the endangered person or impaired person, the situation merits the emergency suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate of the roofing contractor; and

(B) Proceed with the suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the roofing contractor registration certificate.

(2) An emergency suspension under this subsection shall be effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee.

(3) An emergency suspension under this subsection may be effective for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable.

(4) When an emergency suspension is ordered under this subsection, a formal suspension or revocation proceeding shall be promptly instituted and acted upon in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-316 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-92-316
Credential required for professional pharmacy service
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide by rule for credentialing and approval of pharmacists to practice pharmacy services determined by the board to require a credential. (2) (A) The credentials may be issued by agencies approved by the board to pharmacists who qualify as a result of meeting the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board. (B) However, a credential shall not authorize the pharmacist to practice credentialed pharmacy services in Arkansas until after the board has determined that the credentialed pharmacist meets the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board. (b) The board shall adopt rules necessary and appropriate to implement the credentialing and the board's approval of pharmacists to practice credentialed pharmacy services, including: (1) Identification of areas of credentialed pharmacy services; (2) Identification of the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications necessary for a credential and the board's approval to practice in each area of credentialed pharmacy service; (3) Identification of the standards for qualifying an agency to issue credentials for areas of pharmacy services; (4) The procedure and standards, which may include a practical examination, for the board's review and approval of a credential and determination of a pharmacist's qualifications to practice credentialed pharmacy services; (5) The conversion of a credential previously issued by the board for the practice of pharmacy services to a credential issued by an approved credentialing agency; and (6) Continuing professional education and other measures to maintain pharmacists' continuing competency in credentialed pharmacy services. (c) The board shall promulgate rules to: (1) Identify areas of credentialing; (2) Establish procedures for initial application and renewal; (3) Define the minimum competencies and standards to be examined; (4) Define the qualifications for credentialing; and (5) Define required continuing education, competencies, standards, and other information necessary to implement this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 63,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1581, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1580, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 105, § 11; 2001, No. 801, § 3.

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide by rule for credentialing and approval of pharmacists to practice pharmacy services determined by the board to require a credential. (2) (A) The credentials may be issued by agencies approved by the board to pharmacists who qualify as a result of meeting the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board. (B) However, a credential shall not authorize the pharmacist to practice credentialed pharmacy services in Arkansas until after the board has determined that the credentialed pharmacist meets the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide by rule for credentialing and approval of pharmacists to practice pharmacy services determined by the board to require a credential.

(2) (A) The credentials may be issued by agencies approved by the board to pharmacists who qualify as a result of meeting the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board. (B) However, a credential shall not authorize the pharmacist to practice credentialed pharmacy services in Arkansas until after the board has determined that the credentialed pharmacist meets the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.

(A) The credentials may be issued by agencies approved by the board to pharmacists who qualify as a result of meeting the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.

(B) However, a credential shall not authorize the pharmacist to practice credentialed pharmacy services in Arkansas until after the board has determined that the credentialed pharmacist meets the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.

(b) The board shall adopt rules necessary and appropriate to implement the credentialing and the board's approval of pharmacists to practice credentialed pharmacy services, including: (1) Identification of areas of credentialed pharmacy services; (2) Identification of the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications necessary for a credential and the board's approval to practice in each area of credentialed pharmacy service; (3) Identification of the standards for qualifying an agency to issue credentials for areas of pharmacy services; (4) The procedure and standards, which may include a practical examination, for the board's review and approval of a credential and determination of a pharmacist's qualifications to practice credentialed pharmacy services; (5) The conversion of a credential previously issued by the board for the practice of pharmacy services to a credential issued by an approved credentialing agency; and (6) Continuing professional education and other measures to maintain pharmacists' continuing competency in credentialed pharmacy services.

(1) Identification of areas of credentialed pharmacy services;

(2) Identification of the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications necessary for a credential and the board's approval to practice in each area of credentialed pharmacy service;

(3) Identification of the standards for qualifying an agency to issue credentials for areas of pharmacy services;

(4) The procedure and standards, which may include a practical examination, for the board's review and approval of a credential and determination of a pharmacist's qualifications to practice credentialed pharmacy services;

(5) The conversion of a credential previously issued by the board for the practice of pharmacy services to a credential issued by an approved credentialing agency; and

(6) Continuing professional education and other measures to maintain pharmacists' continuing competency in credentialed pharmacy services.

(c) The board shall promulgate rules to: (1) Identify areas of credentialing; (2) Establish procedures for initial application and renewal; (3) Define the minimum competencies and standards to be examined; (4) Define the qualifications for credentialing; and (5) Define required continuing education, competencies, standards, and other information necessary to implement this chapter.

(1) Identify areas of credentialing;

(2) Establish procedures for initial application and renewal;

(3) Define the minimum competencies and standards to be examined;

(4) Define the qualifications for credentialing; and

(5) Define required continuing education, competencies, standards, and other information necessary to implement this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 63,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1581, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1580, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 105, § 11; 2001, No. 801, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-407 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-38-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 477, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1987, No. 768, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 477, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 768, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-98-101
Purpose
Status: in_force

Since the profession of disease intervention specialist significantly affects the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, training, and experience for those who seek to represent themselves to the public as disease intervention specialists and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those engaged in the practice of disease intervention. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 1.

Since the profession of disease intervention specialist significantly affects the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, training, and experience for those who seek to represent themselves to the public as disease intervention specialists and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those engaged in the practice of disease intervention.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-47-203
Records and reports - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall: (1) Keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration which shall show the name, age, and last known address of each applicant, his or her education, experience, and other qualifications, type of examination required, whether or not a certificate of registration was granted, whether or not the applicant was rejected, the date of the action of the commission, and other information which may be deemed necessary by the commission. The record of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the proceeding of the commission. A transcript thereof certified by authorized personnel shall be admissible as evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced; (2) Annually submit to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture a report of its transactions of the preceding year and transmit to him or her a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the commission; and (3) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks in this state, chosen by the commission, into which all funds collected by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited and from which all expenditures approved by the commission, or by the secretary acting on behalf of the commission, shall be made. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2704.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall:

(1) Keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration which shall show the name, age, and last known address of each applicant, his or her education, experience, and other qualifications, type of examination required, whether or not a certificate of registration was granted, whether or not the applicant was rejected, the date of the action of the commission, and other information which may be deemed necessary by the commission. The record of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the proceeding of the commission. A transcript thereof certified by authorized personnel shall be admissible as evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced;

(2) Annually submit to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture a report of its transactions of the preceding year and transmit to him or her a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the commission; and

(3) Establish accounts in one (1) or more banks in this state, chosen by the commission, into which all funds collected by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited and from which all expenditures approved by the commission, or by the secretary acting on behalf of the commission, shall be made.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 460, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2704.