Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-302 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-76-302
State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination - Director - Bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The executive head of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination is designated as the director. (b) The Director of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination shall be a resident elector of this state at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, and of demonstrated ability in the field of his or her employment. (c) The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (d) Before entering upon his or her duties of employment, the director shall take, subscribe, and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath or affirmation to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of employment upon which he or she is about to enter. (e) The director shall furnish bond with a corporate surety thereon to the State of Arkansas in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) conditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties and for the proper accounting of all funds received and disbursed by him or her. The original of the bond shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and an executed counterpart of the surety bond shall be filed in the office of the Auditor of State. (f) The director shall be disbursing agent for the department but shall not be required to furnish additional bond as the disbursing agent. (g) Other employees of the department required by the director to do so shall furnish and file bonds, conditioned as above, or fidelity bonds with the director. These bonds shall be in such penal sums as shall be determined by the director. (h) The premiums on all such bonds shall be paid from appropriations made available to the department. Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 14, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 83-802, 83-803.

(a) The executive head of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination is designated as the director.

(b) The Director of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination shall be a resident elector of this state at least thirty (30) years of age, of good moral character, and of demonstrated ability in the field of his or her employment.

(c) The director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(d) Before entering upon his or her duties of employment, the director shall take, subscribe, and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath or affirmation to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of employment upon which he or she is about to enter.

(e) The director shall furnish bond with a corporate surety thereon to the State of Arkansas in the penal sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) conditioned upon the faithful performance of his or her duties and for the proper accounting of all funds received and disbursed by him or her. The original of the bond shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and an executed counterpart of the surety bond shall be filed in the office of the Auditor of State.

(f) The director shall be disbursing agent for the department but shall not be required to furnish additional bond as the disbursing agent.

(g) Other employees of the department required by the director to do so shall furnish and file bonds, conditioned as above, or fidelity bonds with the director. These bonds shall be in such penal sums as shall be determined by the director.

(h) The premiums on all such bonds shall be paid from appropriations made available to the department.

Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 14, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 83-802, 83-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-20-227 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-20-227
Penalties for use inconsistent with labeling
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who uses a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is subject to the jurisdiction of the State Plant Board and its statutes, rules, and orders over which it has regulatory authority and may be subject to denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license or permit under § 20-20-214 . (b) Any person who knowingly uses a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1995, No. 85, § 2; 1995, No. 110, § 2; 2005, No. 1994, § 119.

(a) Any person who uses a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is subject to the jurisdiction of the State Plant Board and its statutes, rules, and orders over which it has regulatory authority and may be subject to denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license or permit under § 20-20-214 .

(b) Any person who knowingly uses a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 1995, No. 85, § 2; 1995, No. 110, § 2; 2005, No. 1994, § 119.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-504 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-13-504
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any individual who shall fraudulently represent himself or herself to be a person entitled to invoke the services of the PC-DI-TL system when such is not the case or any person who attempts to obtain information later put to illegal use in any way shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in any court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both. Acts 1975, No. 600, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3509.

Any individual who shall fraudulently represent himself or herself to be a person entitled to invoke the services of the PC-DI-TL system when such is not the case or any person who attempts to obtain information later put to illegal use in any way shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction in any court of competent jurisdiction shall be fined a sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both.

Acts 1975, No. 600, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 21 / Section 20-16-2102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman, with knowledge that the termination by any of those means will with reasonable likelihood cause the death of the unborn child. (B) An act under subdivision (1)(A) of this section is not an abortion if the act is performed with the intent to: (i) Save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child or the pregnant woman; (ii) Remove a dead unborn child caused by spontaneous abortion; or (iii) Remove an ectopic pregnancy; (2) "Down Syndrome" means a chromosome disorder associated with either: (A) An extra copy of the chromosome 21, in whole or in part; or (B) An effective trisomy for chromosome 21; (3) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state, including a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathy; and (4) "Unborn child" means the offspring of human beings from conception until birth. Added by Act 2019, No. 619,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman, with knowledge that the termination by any of those means will with reasonable likelihood cause the death of the unborn child. (B) An act under subdivision (1)(A) of this section is not an abortion if the act is performed with the intent to: (i) Save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child or the pregnant woman; (ii) Remove a dead unborn child caused by spontaneous abortion; or (iii) Remove an ectopic pregnancy;

(A) "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to terminate the clinically diagnosable pregnancy of a woman, with knowledge that the termination by any of those means will with reasonable likelihood cause the death of the unborn child.

(B) An act under subdivision (1)(A) of this section is not an abortion if the act is performed with the intent to: (i) Save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child or the pregnant woman; (ii) Remove a dead unborn child caused by spontaneous abortion; or (iii) Remove an ectopic pregnancy;

(i) Save the life or preserve the health of the unborn child or the pregnant woman;

(ii) Remove a dead unborn child caused by spontaneous abortion; or

(iii) Remove an ectopic pregnancy;

(2) "Down Syndrome" means a chromosome disorder associated with either: (A) An extra copy of the chromosome 21, in whole or in part; or (B) An effective trisomy for chromosome 21;

(A) An extra copy of the chromosome 21, in whole or in part; or

(B) An effective trisomy for chromosome 21;

(3) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state, including a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathy; and

(4) "Unborn child" means the offspring of human beings from conception until birth.

Added by Act 2019, No. 619,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-202 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-18-202
Regulatory powers of the State Board of Health
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health may adopt, amend, and repeal rules for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. All rules adopted under this chapter shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1955, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 120, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-503; Acts 1995, No. 1254, § 6; 1997, No. 179, § 29.

The State Board of Health may adopt, amend, and repeal rules for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. All rules adopted under this chapter shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1955, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 120, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-503; Acts 1995, No. 1254, § 6; 1997, No. 179, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-56-302 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-56-302
Prohibition on being intoxicated while at dispensary or cultivation facility
Status: in_force

An individual shall not use marijuana or be intoxicated by marijuana while at a dispensary or a cultivation facility. Added by Act 2017, No. 1023,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

An individual shall not use marijuana or be intoxicated by marijuana while at a dispensary or a cultivation facility.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1023,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-1601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 16 / Section 20-77-1601
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1757, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1757, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-1208 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 12 / Section 20-9-1208
Funding
Status: in_force

This subchapter is contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding necessary for the Department of Health to implement its provisions, and any requirements that actions be accomplished by a specific date shall be extended until the necessary funding is available. Acts 2007, No. 845, § 1.

This subchapter is contingent upon the appropriation and availability of funding necessary for the Department of Health to implement its provisions, and any requirements that actions be accomplished by a specific date shall be extended until the necessary funding is available.

Acts 2007, No. 845, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-32-110 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 32 / Section 20-32-110
Transportation requirements
Status: in_force

(a) No operational licenses shall be issued to any transporter of commercial medical waste unless that transporter shows evidence that: (1) Each vehicle used for the transportation of commercial medical waste is covered by liability insurance in an amount specified by the Department of Health; and (2) The liability insurance is issued by a company authorized to do business in this state by the State Insurance Department. (b) Companies providing liability insurance for any transporter of commercial medical waste shall notify the Department of Health of the cancellation of any policy providing liability coverage to a transporter at least thirty (30) days before cancellation. Acts 1993, No. 491, § 5; 1993, No. 861, § 5.

(a) No operational licenses shall be issued to any transporter of commercial medical waste unless that transporter shows evidence that: (1) Each vehicle used for the transportation of commercial medical waste is covered by liability insurance in an amount specified by the Department of Health; and (2) The liability insurance is issued by a company authorized to do business in this state by the State Insurance Department.

(1) Each vehicle used for the transportation of commercial medical waste is covered by liability insurance in an amount specified by the Department of Health; and

(2) The liability insurance is issued by a company authorized to do business in this state by the State Insurance Department.

(b) Companies providing liability insurance for any transporter of commercial medical waste shall notify the Department of Health of the cancellation of any policy providing liability coverage to a transporter at least thirty (30) days before cancellation.

Acts 1993, No. 491, § 5; 1993, No. 861, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-19-606 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-19-606
Facility and care requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A person possessing a primate shall maintain the primate in an enclosure that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2013, for each species of primate. (b) A person possessing a primate shall comply with the minimum standards of care set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2013. Added by Act 2013, No. 1337,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) A person possessing a primate shall maintain the primate in an enclosure that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2013, for each species of primate.

(b) A person possessing a primate shall comply with the minimum standards of care set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. § 2131 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2013.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1337,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-607 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-48-607
Application for license
Status: in_force

(a) All applicants for a license to operate a Family Home I or Family Home II shall apply to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for the license and shall file a copy of the application with the governing body of the political subdivision having jurisdiction over the zoning of the land on which the Family Home I or Family Home II is to be located. (b) Notice of the application shall be sent by mail addressed to the resident as listed in the city directory or occupant of all buildings located within two hundred feet (200') of the proposed site. (c) (1) All applicants shall post a sign not less than twelve inches by eighteen inches (12" x 18") at the site. (2) The sign shall contain such statements as required by rules promulgated pursuant to this subchapter. (d) All applications must include population and occupancy statistics reflecting compliance with the limits established pursuant to § 20-48-606(a)(1)(A) and (B) . (e) The division may not issue a license for a family home until the applicant has submitted proof of filing with the governing body of the political subdivision having jurisdiction over the zoning of the land on which the home is to be located a copy of the application at least thirty (30) days before the granting of the license and any amendment of the application increasing the number of residents to be served at least fifteen (15) days before the granting of a license. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2160, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 611, § 6.

(a) All applicants for a license to operate a Family Home I or Family Home II shall apply to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for the license and shall file a copy of the application with the governing body of the political subdivision having jurisdiction over the zoning of the land on which the Family Home I or Family Home II is to be located.

(b) Notice of the application shall be sent by mail addressed to the resident as listed in the city directory or occupant of all buildings located within two hundred feet (200') of the proposed site.

(c) (1) All applicants shall post a sign not less than twelve inches by eighteen inches (12" x 18") at the site. (2) The sign shall contain such statements as required by rules promulgated pursuant to this subchapter.

(1) All applicants shall post a sign not less than twelve inches by eighteen inches (12" x 18") at the site.

(2) The sign shall contain such statements as required by rules promulgated pursuant to this subchapter.

(d) All applications must include population and occupancy statistics reflecting compliance with the limits established pursuant to § 20-48-606(a)(1)(A) and (B) .

(e) The division may not issue a license for a family home until the applicant has submitted proof of filing with the governing body of the political subdivision having jurisdiction over the zoning of the land on which the home is to be located a copy of the application at least thirty (30) days before the granting of the license and any amendment of the application increasing the number of residents to be served at least fifteen (15) days before the granting of a license.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2160, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 611, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-78-707 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 78 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-78-707
Referrals - Findings
Status: in_force

(a) Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may provide information and referrals to the Rita Rowell Hale Prenatal and Early Childhood Nurse Home Visitation Program. (b) No liability of any kind or character for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any person or organization by reason of having provided the information or by reason of having released or published the findings of the program in order to reduce child abuse or neglect or to advance medical research or medical education. Acts 1999, No. 1115, § 7.

(a) Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may provide information and referrals to the Rita Rowell Hale Prenatal and Early Childhood Nurse Home Visitation Program.

(b) No liability of any kind or character for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any person or organization by reason of having provided the information or by reason of having released or published the findings of the program in order to reduce child abuse or neglect or to advance medical research or medical education.

Acts 1999, No. 1115, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-701 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-76-701
Title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Drug Screening and Testing Act of 2015". Added by Act 2015, No. 1205,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Drug Screening and Testing Act of 2015".

Added by Act 2015, No. 1205,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-61-208 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-61-208
Publication of data
Status: in_force

The Director of the Arkansas Bureau of Standards shall publish at least biannually, in such form as he or she may deem proper, information concerning the sale of catfish or catfish-like products, together with such data about their production and use as he or she may consider advisable, provided that the information concerning production and sales of catfish or catfish-like products shall not disclose the operation of any person. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1191,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016. Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1209, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-995; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1005, § 9.

The Director of the Arkansas Bureau of Standards shall publish at least biannually, in such form as he or she may deem proper, information concerning the sale of catfish or catfish-like products, together with such data about their production and use as he or she may consider advisable, provided that the information concerning production and sales of catfish or catfish-like products shall not disclose the operation of any person.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1191,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1209, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-995; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1005, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-215 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-47-215
Additional periods of involuntary admission - Petitions - Hearing
Status: in_force

(a) Generally. (1) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission orders may be requested if, in the opinion of the treatment staff, a person involuntarily admitted continues to meet the criteria for involuntary admission. (2) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission periods may be requested by the treatment staff if it is the opinion of the treatment staff that the person needs continued treatment and supervision without which the person poses a likelihood of danger to himself or herself or to others as defined in § 20-47-207 if discharged. (3) The treatment staff may request additional involuntary admission orders as they are deemed necessary. (b) Procedure. (1) (A) A request for periods of additional involuntary admission under this section shall be made by a petition verified by a member of the treatment staff. (B) The petition shall set forth the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the request. (2) Upon the filing of a petition for additional involuntary admission, all rights enumerated in §§ 20-47-211 and 20-47-212 shall be applicable. (c) Hearing. (1) (A) A hearing on the petition seeking additional involuntary admission pursuant to this section must be held before the expiration of the period of involuntary admission. (B) The hearing shall be open to the public and the news media, unless the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted shall request in writing that the hearing be closed. (C) All written requests filed on behalf of the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted must be witnessed by the attorney who is representing the person. (2) All testimony shall be recorded under oath and preserved. (3) The need for additional involuntary admission shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence. (d) New Original Petition. Nothing in this section shall prevent a new original petition from being filed subsequent to the release of a person involuntarily admitted pursuant to this subchapter. (e) Upon filing of an order of commitment issued under this section with a circuit clerk, the circuit clerk shall submit a copy of the order of commitment to the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Acts 1989, No. 861, § 10; 2007, No. 463, § 5; 2011, No. 823, § 2.

(a) Generally. (1) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission orders may be requested if, in the opinion of the treatment staff, a person involuntarily admitted continues to meet the criteria for involuntary admission. (2) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission periods may be requested by the treatment staff if it is the opinion of the treatment staff that the person needs continued treatment and supervision without which the person poses a likelihood of danger to himself or herself or to others as defined in § 20-47-207 if discharged. (3) The treatment staff may request additional involuntary admission orders as they are deemed necessary.

(1) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission orders may be requested if, in the opinion of the treatment staff, a person involuntarily admitted continues to meet the criteria for involuntary admission.

(2) Additional one-hundred-eighty-day involuntary admission periods may be requested by the treatment staff if it is the opinion of the treatment staff that the person needs continued treatment and supervision without which the person poses a likelihood of danger to himself or herself or to others as defined in § 20-47-207 if discharged.

(3) The treatment staff may request additional involuntary admission orders as they are deemed necessary.

(b) Procedure. (1) (A) A request for periods of additional involuntary admission under this section shall be made by a petition verified by a member of the treatment staff. (B) The petition shall set forth the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the request. (2) Upon the filing of a petition for additional involuntary admission, all rights enumerated in §§ 20-47-211 and 20-47-212 shall be applicable.

(1) (A) A request for periods of additional involuntary admission under this section shall be made by a petition verified by a member of the treatment staff. (B) The petition shall set forth the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the request.

(A) A request for periods of additional involuntary admission under this section shall be made by a petition verified by a member of the treatment staff.

(B) The petition shall set forth the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the request.

(2) Upon the filing of a petition for additional involuntary admission, all rights enumerated in §§ 20-47-211 and 20-47-212 shall be applicable.

(c) Hearing. (1) (A) A hearing on the petition seeking additional involuntary admission pursuant to this section must be held before the expiration of the period of involuntary admission. (B) The hearing shall be open to the public and the news media, unless the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted shall request in writing that the hearing be closed. (C) All written requests filed on behalf of the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted must be witnessed by the attorney who is representing the person. (2) All testimony shall be recorded under oath and preserved. (3) The need for additional involuntary admission shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence.

(1) (A) A hearing on the petition seeking additional involuntary admission pursuant to this section must be held before the expiration of the period of involuntary admission. (B) The hearing shall be open to the public and the news media, unless the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted shall request in writing that the hearing be closed. (C) All written requests filed on behalf of the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted must be witnessed by the attorney who is representing the person.

(A) A hearing on the petition seeking additional involuntary admission pursuant to this section must be held before the expiration of the period of involuntary admission.

(B) The hearing shall be open to the public and the news media, unless the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted shall request in writing that the hearing be closed.

(C) All written requests filed on behalf of the person sought to be additionally involuntarily admitted must be witnessed by the attorney who is representing the person.

(2) All testimony shall be recorded under oath and preserved.

(3) The need for additional involuntary admission shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence.

(d) New Original Petition. Nothing in this section shall prevent a new original petition from being filed subsequent to the release of a person involuntarily admitted pursuant to this subchapter.

(e) Upon filing of an order of commitment issued under this section with a circuit clerk, the circuit clerk shall submit a copy of the order of commitment to the Arkansas Crime Information Center.

Acts 1989, No. 861, § 10; 2007, No. 463, § 5; 2011, No. 823, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-705 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-59-705
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are hereby declared special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund. All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are to be spent solely in support of the Milk Laboratory Antibiotic Drug Testing Program. (b) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is hereby authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to the program that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for the expenditure for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2204, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 701, § 4.

(a) All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are hereby declared special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund. All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are to be spent solely in support of the Milk Laboratory Antibiotic Drug Testing Program.

(b) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is hereby authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to the program that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for the expenditure for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2204, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 701, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-1501 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-15-1501
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Provide early detection of hearing loss by physiological measurement in newborn children at the birthing facility or as soon after birth as possible; (2) Enable these children and their families and caregivers to obtain needed multidisciplinary evaluation, treatment, and intervention services at the earliest opportunity; (3) Prevent or mitigate the developmental delays and academic failures associated with late identification of hearing loss; and (4) Provide the state with the information necessary to effectively plan, establish, and evaluate a comprehensive system of appropriate services for newborns and infants who have a hearing loss or are deaf. Acts 1999, No. 1559, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Provide early detection of hearing loss by physiological measurement in newborn children at the birthing facility or as soon after birth as possible;

(2) Enable these children and their families and caregivers to obtain needed multidisciplinary evaluation, treatment, and intervention services at the earliest opportunity;

(3) Prevent or mitigate the developmental delays and academic failures associated with late identification of hearing loss; and

(4) Provide the state with the information necessary to effectively plan, establish, and evaluate a comprehensive system of appropriate services for newborns and infants who have a hearing loss or are deaf.

Acts 1999, No. 1559, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-603 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-48-603
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Individual with an intellectual and developmental disability" means a person with an intellectual and developmental disability as defined in this section; (2) "Intellectual and developmental disability" means the same as defined in § 20-48-101 ; (3) "Division" means the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services or the staff of the division where the context so indicates; (4) "Family Home I" means a community-based residential home licensed by the division that provides room and board, personal care, habilitation services, and supervision in a single-family environment for not more than eight (8) individuals with developmental disabilities; (5) "Family Home II" means a community-based residential home licensed by the division that provides room and board, personal care, habilitation services, and supervision in a multifamily environment for more than eight (8) but fewer than sixteen (16) individuals with developmental disabilities; (6) "Permitted use" means a use by right that is authorized in residential zoning districts; and (7) "Political subdivision" means a county or municipal corporation and includes any boards, commissions, or councils governing land use on behalf of the political subdivision. Amended by Act 2023, No. 214,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 611, § 3; 2011, No. 68, § 3.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Individual with an intellectual and developmental disability" means a person with an intellectual and developmental disability as defined in this section;

(2) "Intellectual and developmental disability" means the same as defined in § 20-48-101 ;

(3) "Division" means the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services or the staff of the division where the context so indicates;

(4) "Family Home I" means a community-based residential home licensed by the division that provides room and board, personal care, habilitation services, and supervision in a single-family environment for not more than eight (8) individuals with developmental disabilities;

(5) "Family Home II" means a community-based residential home licensed by the division that provides room and board, personal care, habilitation services, and supervision in a multifamily environment for more than eight (8) but fewer than sixteen (16) individuals with developmental disabilities;

(6) "Permitted use" means a use by right that is authorized in residential zoning districts; and

(7) "Political subdivision" means a county or municipal corporation and includes any boards, commissions, or councils governing land use on behalf of the political subdivision.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 214,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 35, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 611, § 3; 2011, No. 68, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1708 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 17 / Section 20-16-1708
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. (2) The department may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-1703 . (b) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall promulgate rules to ensure that physicians who perform abortions, referring physicians, or agents of either physician comply with all the requirements of this subchapter. Added by Act 2015, No. 1086,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) The Department of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. (2) The department may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-1703 .

(1) The Department of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter.

(2) The department may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-1703 .

(b) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall promulgate rules to ensure that physicians who perform abortions, referring physicians, or agents of either physician comply with all the requirements of this subchapter.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1086,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-78-201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 78 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-78-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Childcare Facility Licensing Act". Acts 1969, No. 434, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-901.

This subchapter shall be known and cited as the "Childcare Facility Licensing Act".

Acts 1969, No. 434, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-701 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-10-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Long-Term Care Aide Training Act". Acts 1987, No. 689, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Long-Term Care Aide Training Act".

Acts 1987, No. 689, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-714 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-22-714
Seizure of contraband fireworks
Status: in_force

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall seize as contraband any fireworks other than Class C common fireworks defined in § 20-22-708 or special fireworks for public displays as provided in § 20-22-702 or for agricultural or industrial purposes as provided in § 20-22-703 , which are sold, displayed, used, or possessed in violation of this subchapter. (b) The State Fire Marshal may destroy fireworks so seized. Amended by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 38, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6018, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1961, No. 224, § 14; 1963, No. 34, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1712.

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall seize as contraband any fireworks other than Class C common fireworks defined in § 20-22-708 or special fireworks for public displays as provided in § 20-22-702 or for agricultural or industrial purposes as provided in § 20-22-703 , which are sold, displayed, used, or possessed in violation of this subchapter.

(b) The State Fire Marshal may destroy fireworks so seized.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 38, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6018, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 224, § 14; 1963, No. 34, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1712.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-410 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-7-410
Investment of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys held at any time in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Fund and the State Board of Health Public Health Laboratory Construction Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Secretary of the Department of Health. (b) All moneys held in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Loan Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, in securities which are eligible for the securing of public deposits under § 19-8-203 , subject in all cases to the term of the loan and of bonds issued by the authority. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4950, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 10.

(a) All moneys held at any time in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Fund and the State Board of Health Public Health Laboratory Construction Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Secretary of the Department of Health.

(b) All moneys held in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Loan Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, in securities which are eligible for the securing of public deposits under § 19-8-203 , subject in all cases to the term of the loan and of bonds issued by the authority.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4950, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-79-403 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 79 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-79-403
Ownership of equipment - Telecommunications Equipment Fund
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Equipment purchased under this subchapter shall remain the property of the State of Arkansas for two (2) years and then become the property of the recipient of the equipment. (2) A person who receives the equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and liable to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the loss of or damage to the equipment. (3) In the event of the death of an individual in possession of the equipment, or should a person in possession of the equipment leave the state, the equipment shall automatically revert to the possession of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. (b) Any money collected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services under this section shall be deposited into the Telecommunications Equipment Fund. Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1995, No. 501, § 3; 2001, No. 530, § 4.

(a) (1) Equipment purchased under this subchapter shall remain the property of the State of Arkansas for two (2) years and then become the property of the recipient of the equipment. (2) A person who receives the equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and liable to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the loss of or damage to the equipment. (3) In the event of the death of an individual in possession of the equipment, or should a person in possession of the equipment leave the state, the equipment shall automatically revert to the possession of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

(1) Equipment purchased under this subchapter shall remain the property of the State of Arkansas for two (2) years and then become the property of the recipient of the equipment.

(2) A person who receives the equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and liable to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the loss of or damage to the equipment.

(3) In the event of the death of an individual in possession of the equipment, or should a person in possession of the equipment leave the state, the equipment shall automatically revert to the possession of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

(b) Any money collected by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services under this section shall be deposited into the Telecommunications Equipment Fund.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1995, No. 501, § 3; 2001, No. 530, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2507 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 25 / Section 20-16-2507
Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

A person who purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently violates this subchapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. Added by Act 2021, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

A person who purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently violates this subchapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Added by Act 2021, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 12 / Section 20-10-1201
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic standards for: (1) The health, care, and treatment of persons in long-term care facilities; and (2) The construction, maintenance, and operation of these facilities which will ensure safe, adequate, and appropriate care, treatment, and health of persons in the facilities. Acts 1999, No. 1181, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic standards for:

(1) The health, care, and treatment of persons in long-term care facilities; and

(2) The construction, maintenance, and operation of these facilities which will ensure safe, adequate, and appropriate care, treatment, and health of persons in the facilities.

Acts 1999, No. 1181, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-908 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-77-908
False claims jurisdiction - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Any action under this subchapter may be brought in Pulaski County Circuit Court or the county where the defendant or, in the case of multiple defendants, any one (1) defendant resides. (b) A civil action under this section may not be brought more than five (5) years after the date on which the violation of this subchapter is committed. (c) In any action brought pursuant to this subchapter, the State of Arkansas shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence. (d) A subpoena requiring the production of documents or the attendance of a witness at an interview, trial, or hearing conducted under this section may be served by the Attorney General or any duly authorized law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas personally, telephonically, or by registered or certified mail. In the case of service by registered or certified mail, the return shall be accompanied by the return post office receipt of delivery of the demand. Amended by Act 2017, No. 978,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 1299, §§ 7, 8.

(a) Any action under this subchapter may be brought in Pulaski County Circuit Court or the county where the defendant or, in the case of multiple defendants, any one (1) defendant resides.

(b) A civil action under this section may not be brought more than five (5) years after the date on which the violation of this subchapter is committed.

(c) In any action brought pursuant to this subchapter, the State of Arkansas shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.

(d) A subpoena requiring the production of documents or the attendance of a witness at an interview, trial, or hearing conducted under this section may be served by the Attorney General or any duly authorized law enforcement officer in the State of Arkansas personally, telephonically, or by registered or certified mail. In the case of service by registered or certified mail, the return shall be accompanied by the return post office receipt of delivery of the demand.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 978,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 1299, §§ 7, 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-707 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-27-707
Exception
Status: in_force

(a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.

(a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient.

(b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances.

(1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws;

(2) Hospital regulations; and

(3) Local ordinances.

Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-2401 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 24 / Section 20-27-2401
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Herbal snuff is a tobaccoless snuff, available as loose composition or in pouches, that is primarily marketed as an adult alternative for moist smokeless tobacco; (2) Herbal snuff is marketed in flavors that are similar to those of the leading moist smokeless tobacco brands; (3) Herbal snuff is not a tobacco product and therefore is not subject to tobacco taxes, advertising restrictions, or merchandising restrictions; (4) Even though herbal snuff is regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a food product and manufacturers are required to follow United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines, herbal snuff is intended to be an adult-oriented product; (5) Even though some companies have a strict and long-standing policy of not marketing to minors, children can legally purchase herbal snuff; (6) Children should not be emulating adult smokeless tobacco consumers and should not enter into the habit of dipping snuff; (7) Herbal snuff is used in adult tobacco cessation programs; and (8) Herbal snuff should be marketed only to adults to avoid any possibility of herbal snuff's being regarded as a gateway product for children. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 198, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Herbal snuff is a tobaccoless snuff, available as loose composition or in pouches, that is primarily marketed as an adult alternative for moist smokeless tobacco;

(2) Herbal snuff is marketed in flavors that are similar to those of the leading moist smokeless tobacco brands;

(3) Herbal snuff is not a tobacco product and therefore is not subject to tobacco taxes, advertising restrictions, or merchandising restrictions;

(4) Even though herbal snuff is regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a food product and manufacturers are required to follow United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines, herbal snuff is intended to be an adult-oriented product;

(5) Even though some companies have a strict and long-standing policy of not marketing to minors, children can legally purchase herbal snuff;

(6) Children should not be emulating adult smokeless tobacco consumers and should not enter into the habit of dipping snuff;

(7) Herbal snuff is used in adult tobacco cessation programs; and

(8) Herbal snuff should be marketed only to adults to avoid any possibility of herbal snuff's being regarded as a gateway product for children.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 198, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-56-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-56-301
Prohibition on self-service machine
Status: in_force

A dispensary shall not use a self-service machine such as a vending machine for the purchase and dispensing of medical marijuana. Added by Act 2017, No. 1023,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

A dispensary shall not use a self-service machine such as a vending machine for the purchase and dispensing of medical marijuana.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1023,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2508 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 25 / Section 20-77-2508
Transfer of duties and resources
Status: in_force

(a) The duties, functions, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Department of Human Services necessary to the operations of the Office of Medicaid Inspector General under § 20-77-2505 are transferred to the office. (b) The office shall assume the duties under the Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law, § 20-77-1301 et seq. Added by Act 2013, No. 1499,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.

(a) The duties, functions, records, personnel, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the Department of Human Services necessary to the operations of the Office of Medicaid Inspector General under § 20-77-2505 are transferred to the office.

(b) The office shall assume the duties under the Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law, § 20-77-1301 et seq.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1499,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-208 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-17-208
Immunities
Status: in_force

(a) In the absence of knowledge of the revocation of a declaration, a person is not subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for carrying out the declaration pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter. (b) A physician or other healthcare provider, whose actions under this subchapter are in accord with reasonable medical standards, is not subject to criminal or civil liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct with respect to those actions. Acts 1987, No. 713, § 8.

(a) In the absence of knowledge of the revocation of a declaration, a person is not subject to civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for carrying out the declaration pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) A physician or other healthcare provider, whose actions under this subchapter are in accord with reasonable medical standards, is not subject to criminal or civil liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct with respect to those actions.

Acts 1987, No. 713, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-138 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-77-138
Medications approved by United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation coverage
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services shall ensure that the Arkansas Medicaid Program covers medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation, including without limitation: (1) Nicotine replacement therapy patches; (2) Nicotine replacement therapy gum; (3) Nicotine replacement therapy lozenges; (4) Nicotine replacement therapy nasal spray; (5) Nicotine replacement therapy inhalers; (6) Bupropion; and (7) Varenicline. (b) Prior authorization shall not be required for coverage of medications described in subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 959,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall ensure that the Arkansas Medicaid Program covers medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation, including without limitation: (1) Nicotine replacement therapy patches; (2) Nicotine replacement therapy gum; (3) Nicotine replacement therapy lozenges; (4) Nicotine replacement therapy nasal spray; (5) Nicotine replacement therapy inhalers; (6) Bupropion; and (7) Varenicline.

(1) Nicotine replacement therapy patches;

(2) Nicotine replacement therapy gum;

(3) Nicotine replacement therapy lozenges;

(4) Nicotine replacement therapy nasal spray;

(5) Nicotine replacement therapy inhalers;

(6) Bupropion; and

(7) Varenicline.

(b) Prior authorization shall not be required for coverage of medications described in subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 959,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-705 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-17-705
Wishes of deceased for disposition honored
Status: in_force

(a) An unclaimed dead human body shall not be surrendered under this subchapter to a medical school if there is proof that the deceased has during his or her last illness expressed his or her desire to be buried or otherwise interred. (b) Any adult may by will or otherwise donate his or her body to a medical school under the Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act, § 20-17-1201 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 147,§ 4, eff. 2/7/2017. Acts 1959, No. 22, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-405.5; Acts 1993, No. 403, § 13; 2007, No. 839, § 8.

(a) An unclaimed dead human body shall not be surrendered under this subchapter to a medical school if there is proof that the deceased has during his or her last illness expressed his or her desire to be buried or otherwise interred.

(b) Any adult may by will or otherwise donate his or her body to a medical school under the Revised Arkansas Anatomical Gift Act, § 20-17-1201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 147,§ 4, eff. 2/7/2017.

Acts 1959, No. 22, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-405.5; Acts 1993, No. 403, § 13; 2007, No. 839, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-1011 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 10 / Section 20-22-1011
Fire drills
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the State Fire Marshal, or his or her designee, to require teachers of public and private schools and all educational institutions to have one (1) fire drill each month. (b) A person shall not be impeded from building egress in compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and the standards for accessible design under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023. Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 9,§ 1, eff. 9/14/2023. Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 3,§ 1, eff. 9/14/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 787,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) It shall be the duty of the State Fire Marshal, or his or her designee, to require teachers of public and private schools and all educational institutions to have one (1) fire drill each month.

(b) A person shall not be impeded from building egress in compliance with the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and the standards for accessible design under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2023.

Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 9,§ 1, eff. 9/14/2023.

Amended by Act 2023EX1, No. 3,§ 1, eff. 9/14/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 787,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-24-106 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 24 / Section 20-24-106
Elevator Safety Board - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Elevator Safety Board to license elevator inspectors, elevator mechanics, and elevator contractors as provided in this chapter and to revoke or suspend any such license for cause. (b) The board shall have the power and it shall be its duty to consult with engineering authorities and organizations studying and developing standard safety codes, including that of the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and determine what rules governing the qualifications, training, and duties of elevator operators and the operation, maintenance, construction, alteration, and installation of elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators and the inspection and tests of new and existing installations are adequate, reasonable, and necessary to provide for the safety of life, limb, and property and to protect the public welfare. (c) Upon the determination, the board shall make, amend, or repeal from time to time rules regarding: (1) The maintenance, inspection, tests, and operation of all elevators and escalators; (2) The construction of new elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (3) The alteration of existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (4) Prescribing minimum safety requirements for all existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (5) Prescribing the fees for construction permits, operating permits, acceptance inspections, initial inspections, and periodic inspections for new and existing elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters; and (6) The revocation, suspension, nonrenewal, and reinstatement of licenses and for the imposition of lesser disciplinary measures. (d) The board shall also have the power in any particular case to grant exceptions and variations which shall only be granted when it is clearly evident that they are necessary in order to prevent undue hardship or when the existing conditions prevent compliance with the literal requirements of the rules. In no case shall any exception or variation be granted unless, in the opinion of the board, reasonable safety will be secured thereby. (e) It shall also be the duty of the board to hear and decide any appeals from the orders or acts of the Department of Labor and Licensing or its authorized representative as provided in § 20-24-119 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2066, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2065, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5471, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 968,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 189, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1802; Acts 1991, No. 1063, § 2; 2005, No. 1813, § 2.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Elevator Safety Board to license elevator inspectors, elevator mechanics, and elevator contractors as provided in this chapter and to revoke or suspend any such license for cause.

(b) The board shall have the power and it shall be its duty to consult with engineering authorities and organizations studying and developing standard safety codes, including that of the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and determine what rules governing the qualifications, training, and duties of elevator operators and the operation, maintenance, construction, alteration, and installation of elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators and the inspection and tests of new and existing installations are adequate, reasonable, and necessary to provide for the safety of life, limb, and property and to protect the public welfare.

(c) Upon the determination, the board shall make, amend, or repeal from time to time rules regarding: (1) The maintenance, inspection, tests, and operation of all elevators and escalators; (2) The construction of new elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (3) The alteration of existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (4) Prescribing minimum safety requirements for all existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators; (5) Prescribing the fees for construction permits, operating permits, acceptance inspections, initial inspections, and periodic inspections for new and existing elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters; and (6) The revocation, suspension, nonrenewal, and reinstatement of licenses and for the imposition of lesser disciplinary measures.

(1) The maintenance, inspection, tests, and operation of all elevators and escalators;

(2) The construction of new elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators;

(3) The alteration of existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators;

(4) Prescribing minimum safety requirements for all existing elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators;

(5) Prescribing the fees for construction permits, operating permits, acceptance inspections, initial inspections, and periodic inspections for new and existing elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters; and

(6) The revocation, suspension, nonrenewal, and reinstatement of licenses and for the imposition of lesser disciplinary measures.

(d) The board shall also have the power in any particular case to grant exceptions and variations which shall only be granted when it is clearly evident that they are necessary in order to prevent undue hardship or when the existing conditions prevent compliance with the literal requirements of the rules. In no case shall any exception or variation be granted unless, in the opinion of the board, reasonable safety will be secured thereby.

(e) It shall also be the duty of the board to hear and decide any appeals from the orders or acts of the Department of Labor and Licensing or its authorized representative as provided in § 20-24-119 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2066, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2065, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5471, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 968,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 189, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1802; Acts 1991, No. 1063, § 2; 2005, No. 1813, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-602 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-10-602
Ombudsman program
Status: in_force

The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall establish and administer an ombudsman program in accordance with the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as amended, and all applicable federal and state laws, including the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 57, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1987, No. 252, § 2.

The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services shall establish and administer an ombudsman program in accordance with the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as amended, and all applicable federal and state laws, including the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 57, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 252, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1908 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 19 / Section 20-16-1908
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion. (b) It is not the intention of this subchapter to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful. Added by Act 2017, No. 733,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017, op. 1/1/2018.

(a) This subchapter shall not be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion.

(b) It is not the intention of this subchapter to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful.

Added by Act 2017, No. 733,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017, op. 1/1/2018.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-234 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-234
Unlawful acts - Operation without permit
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a dairy products plant, including milk and cream stations, or freeze or manufacture frozen desserts, or operate a condensery depot within the State of Arkansas without having first secured a permit, except as provided for in § 20-59-244 , signed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and bearing the seal of his or her office. The permit shall be displayed conspicuously at the place of business. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5063, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate a dairy products plant, including milk and cream stations, or freeze or manufacture frozen desserts, or operate a condensery depot within the State of Arkansas without having first secured a permit, except as provided for in § 20-59-244 , signed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and bearing the seal of his or her office. The permit shall be displayed conspicuously at the place of business.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5063, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-203 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-27-203
Act of employee deemed that of employer
Status: in_force

When construing and enforcing this subchapter, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for, or employed by, any individual, corporation, partnership, joint stock company, society, or association, within the scope of his or her employment or office, shall in every case be also deemed the act, omission, or failure of the individual, corporation, partnership, joint-stock company, society, or association as well as that of the person. Acts 1927, No. 249, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6455; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-716.

When construing and enforcing this subchapter, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for, or employed by, any individual, corporation, partnership, joint stock company, society, or association, within the scope of his or her employment or office, shall in every case be also deemed the act, omission, or failure of the individual, corporation, partnership, joint-stock company, society, or association as well as that of the person.

Acts 1927, No. 249, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6455; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-716.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-2402 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 24 / Section 20-27-2402
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Herbal chewing snuff" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free version of chewing snuff, a product used orally by chewing the contents until juice is released and absorbed into the body; (2) "Herbal dipping snuff" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free version of moist snuff, a product used orally by placing either a loose or pouched form along the gum line behind the lip; (3) (A) "Herbal snuff" means a tobaccoless chewing and snuff composition that mimics smokeless tobacco. (B) "Herbal snuff" includes: (i) Herbal chewing snuff; (ii) Herbal dipping snuff; and (iii) Herbal snus; and (4) "Herbal snus" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free substitute of snus, a spitless product of either loose or pouched form that is usually placed along the gum line beneath the upper lip. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 198, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Herbal chewing snuff" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free version of chewing snuff, a product used orally by chewing the contents until juice is released and absorbed into the body;

(2) "Herbal dipping snuff" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free version of moist snuff, a product used orally by placing either a loose or pouched form along the gum line behind the lip;

(3) (A) "Herbal snuff" means a tobaccoless chewing and snuff composition that mimics smokeless tobacco. (B) "Herbal snuff" includes: (i) Herbal chewing snuff; (ii) Herbal dipping snuff; and (iii) Herbal snus; and

(A) "Herbal snuff" means a tobaccoless chewing and snuff composition that mimics smokeless tobacco.

(B) "Herbal snuff" includes: (i) Herbal chewing snuff; (ii) Herbal dipping snuff; and (iii) Herbal snus; and

(i) Herbal chewing snuff;

(ii) Herbal dipping snuff; and

(iii) Herbal snus; and

(4) "Herbal snus" means a tobacco-free and nicotine-free substitute of snus, a spitless product of either loose or pouched form that is usually placed along the gum line beneath the upper lip.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 198, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-308 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-9-308
Advice by hospital employees to reviewing committees
Status: in_force

When requested, any physician, surgeon, hospital administrator, nurse, technologist, and any other person engaged in work in or about a licensed hospital and having any information or knowledge relating to the medical and hospital care provided in the hospital or to the efficient use of the hospital facilities shall be obligated to advise committees reviewing such matters with respect to all the facts or information possessed by the individual with reference to such care or use. Acts 1977, No. 445, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4724.

When requested, any physician, surgeon, hospital administrator, nurse, technologist, and any other person engaged in work in or about a licensed hospital and having any information or knowledge relating to the medical and hospital care provided in the hospital or to the efficient use of the hospital facilities shall be obligated to advise committees reviewing such matters with respect to all the facts or information possessed by the individual with reference to such care or use.

Acts 1977, No. 445, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4724.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-508 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-76-508
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1145,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 538, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1145,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 538, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-904 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-27-904
Requirement in hazardous locations - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful in this state to knowingly sell, fabricate, assemble, glaze, install, consent to installation, or cause to be installed glazing materials other than safety glazing materials in, or for use in, any hazardous locations. (b) This section shall not apply to the replacement of glazing materials in a residence constructed for occupancy of not more than two (2) families, which residence is in existence on January 1, 1974. Acts 1973, No. 117, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-734.

(a) It is unlawful in this state to knowingly sell, fabricate, assemble, glaze, install, consent to installation, or cause to be installed glazing materials other than safety glazing materials in, or for use in, any hazardous locations.

(b) This section shall not apply to the replacement of glazing materials in a residence constructed for occupancy of not more than two (2) families, which residence is in existence on January 1, 1974.

Acts 1973, No. 117, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-734.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-224 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-64-224
Inconsistent laws repealed
Status: repealed

All acts or parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter are repealed. Acts 1937, No. 344, § 24.

All acts or parts of acts which are inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter are repealed.

Acts 1937, No. 344, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-1005 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 10 / Section 20-48-1005
Effectiveness and cessation
Status: in_force

The imposition imposed under § 20-48-1002 shall not take effect or shall cease to be imposed if the imposition is determined to be an impermissible tax or not eligible for federal financial participation under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq. Acts 2011, No. 275, § 1.

The imposition imposed under § 20-48-1002 shall not take effect or shall cease to be imposed if the imposition is determined to be an impermissible tax or not eligible for federal financial participation under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.

Acts 2011, No. 275, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-12-502 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-12-502
Administration by the Department of Health
Status: in_force

The program established in this subchapter shall be administered by the Department of Health. The department shall: (1) Accept applications for grants under this subchapter; (2) Determine the eligibility of applicants and grant or deny such grants from any funds available; (3) Adopt and enforce appropriate rules regarding forms to be used by applicants for grants, and eligibility of applicants, and such other rules as the department deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this subchapter and to prevent abuse of the program provided for in this subchapter; and (4) Develop criteria for evaluating medically underserved areas, which shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Infant mortality rate; (B) Poverty population percentage; (C) Population-to-primary-care-physician ratio; and (D) Teenage pregnancy rate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1914, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 360, § 3; 1993, No. 763, § 3; 1995, No. 1089, § 2.

The program established in this subchapter shall be administered by the Department of Health. The department shall:

(1) Accept applications for grants under this subchapter;

(2) Determine the eligibility of applicants and grant or deny such grants from any funds available;

(3) Adopt and enforce appropriate rules regarding forms to be used by applicants for grants, and eligibility of applicants, and such other rules as the department deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this subchapter and to prevent abuse of the program provided for in this subchapter; and

(4) Develop criteria for evaluating medically underserved areas, which shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Infant mortality rate; (B) Poverty population percentage; (C) Population-to-primary-care-physician ratio; and (D) Teenage pregnancy rate.

(A) Infant mortality rate;

(B) Poverty population percentage;

(C) Population-to-primary-care-physician ratio; and

(D) Teenage pregnancy rate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1914, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 360, § 3; 1993, No. 763, § 3; 1995, No. 1089, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-46-102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-46-102
Liability of hospital utilization committee members
Status: in_force

(a) Physicians and others appointed to hospital utilization review committees for the purpose of determining questions relating to the hospitalization of Medicare patients under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 89-97, which is the Medicare law, shall be immune from liability with respect to decisions made as to these questions so long as the physicians or others act in good faith and without malice. (b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to relieve any patient's personal physician of any liability which he or she may have in connection with the treatment of the patient. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-309.

(a) Physicians and others appointed to hospital utilization review committees for the purpose of determining questions relating to the hospitalization of Medicare patients under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 89-97, which is the Medicare law, shall be immune from liability with respect to decisions made as to these questions so long as the physicians or others act in good faith and without malice.

(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to relieve any patient's personal physician of any liability which he or she may have in connection with the treatment of the patient.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-608 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-7-608
Information exchange with other prescription drug monitoring programs
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Health may provide prescription monitoring information to federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs, and the information may be used by those programs consistent with this subchapter. (b) The department may request and receive prescription monitoring information from federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs and may use the information under this subchapter. (c) The department may develop the capability to transmit information to other prescription drug monitoring programs and receive information from other prescription drug monitoring programs employing the standards of exchangeability. (d) The department may enter into written agreements with federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs for the purpose of describing the terms and conditions for sharing prescription information under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.

(a) The Department of Health may provide prescription monitoring information to federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs, and the information may be used by those programs consistent with this subchapter.

(b) The department may request and receive prescription monitoring information from federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs and may use the information under this subchapter.

(c) The department may develop the capability to transmit information to other prescription drug monitoring programs and receive information from other prescription drug monitoring programs employing the standards of exchangeability.

(d) The department may enter into written agreements with federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs for the purpose of describing the terms and conditions for sharing prescription information under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-20-215 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-20-215
Commercial and noncommercial applicator - Records
Status: in_force

(a) Commercial and noncommercial applicator licensees shall keep and maintain routine operational records containing information on the kinds, amounts, uses, dates, and places of application of pesticides. (b) The records shall be kept for a period of two (2) years from the date of the application of the pesticide and shall be available for inspection by the State Plant Board at reasonable times. (c) Upon request in writing, the board shall immediately be furnished with a copy of the records by the commercial or noncommercial applicator. Acts 1975, No. 389, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-260.

(a) Commercial and noncommercial applicator licensees shall keep and maintain routine operational records containing information on the kinds, amounts, uses, dates, and places of application of pesticides.

(b) The records shall be kept for a period of two (2) years from the date of the application of the pesticide and shall be available for inspection by the State Plant Board at reasonable times.

(c) Upon request in writing, the board shall immediately be furnished with a copy of the records by the commercial or noncommercial applicator.

Acts 1975, No. 389, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-260.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-813 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-47-813
Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services is authorized to utilize rulemaking in order to properly implement the provisions of this subchapter concerning the certification of a nonhospital crisis stabilization unit. Added by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Department of Human Services is authorized to utilize rulemaking in order to properly implement the provisions of this subchapter concerning the certification of a nonhospital crisis stabilization unit.

Added by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-604 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-15-604
State Kidney Disease Commission - Advisory association
Status: in_force

(a) In developing rules and in determining standards for determining eligibility for financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment for such renal diseases, the State Kidney Disease Commission shall consult with and obtain the advice of the Arkansas Association for Kidney Diseases, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state. This organization is recognized as the representative body to serve as an advisory association to the commission and to the deputy director of the appropriate division as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health in carrying out their functions and duties under this subchapter. (b) Before promulgating rules and eligibility standards, the commission shall consult with the advisory association and shall give consideration to its recommendations in performing its duties under the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1937, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5000, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 450, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2505.

(a) In developing rules and in determining standards for determining eligibility for financial assistance to persons suffering from chronic renal diseases who require lifesaving care and treatment for such renal diseases, the State Kidney Disease Commission shall consult with and obtain the advice of the Arkansas Association for Kidney Diseases, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state. This organization is recognized as the representative body to serve as an advisory association to the commission and to the deputy director of the appropriate division as determined by the Secretary of the Department of Health in carrying out their functions and duties under this subchapter.

(b) Before promulgating rules and eligibility standards, the commission shall consult with the advisory association and shall give consideration to its recommendations in performing its duties under the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1937, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5000, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 450, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-1013 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 10 / Section 20-22-1013
Disposition of penalties, fees, and forfeitures
Status: in_force

All penalties, fees, or forfeitures collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Fire Services Fund. Added by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.

All penalties, fees, or forfeitures collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Fire Services Fund.

Added by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 23 / Section 20-77-2301
Findings - Intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Although a direct-care worker in the State of Arkansas who serves a Medicaid-reimbursable client must undergo a forty-hour training program, a direct-care worker who serves a client in his or her home and who is not Medicaid-reimbursable has no training requirement; and (2) Beginning January 1, 2012, and continuing until January 1, 2027, approximately ten thousand (10,000) persons a day turn sixty-five (65) years of age in the United States. (b) This subchapter is intended to: (1) Assure disabled citizens and the constantly expanding population of senior citizens in Arkansas that a direct-care worker is properly trained in core competencies; and (2) Acknowledge the necessity of proper training for all direct-care workers that, in turn, will contribute to a reduction in per capita healthcare costs for Arkansans. Added by Act 2013, No. 1410,§ 1, eff. 4/1/2014.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Although a direct-care worker in the State of Arkansas who serves a Medicaid-reimbursable client must undergo a forty-hour training program, a direct-care worker who serves a client in his or her home and who is not Medicaid-reimbursable has no training requirement; and (2) Beginning January 1, 2012, and continuing until January 1, 2027, approximately ten thousand (10,000) persons a day turn sixty-five (65) years of age in the United States.

(1) Although a direct-care worker in the State of Arkansas who serves a Medicaid-reimbursable client must undergo a forty-hour training program, a direct-care worker who serves a client in his or her home and who is not Medicaid-reimbursable has no training requirement; and

(2) Beginning January 1, 2012, and continuing until January 1, 2027, approximately ten thousand (10,000) persons a day turn sixty-five (65) years of age in the United States.

(b) This subchapter is intended to: (1) Assure disabled citizens and the constantly expanding population of senior citizens in Arkansas that a direct-care worker is properly trained in core competencies; and (2) Acknowledge the necessity of proper training for all direct-care workers that, in turn, will contribute to a reduction in per capita healthcare costs for Arkansans.

(1) Assure disabled citizens and the constantly expanding population of senior citizens in Arkansas that a direct-care worker is properly trained in core competencies; and

(2) Acknowledge the necessity of proper training for all direct-care workers that, in turn, will contribute to a reduction in per capita healthcare costs for Arkansans.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1410,§ 1, eff. 4/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-21-504 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-21-504
Disbursal of funds
Status: in_force

In disbursing funds to eligible counties which have satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the cooperative agreement as set out in § 20-21-503 , the Department of Health shall remit a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to each of the eligible counties to be payable during the second month of each quarter of the state fiscal year, which months are August, November, February, and May. The payments shall be made in equal quarterly installments of not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). Acts 1983, No. 536, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1549.

In disbursing funds to eligible counties which have satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements of the cooperative agreement as set out in § 20-21-503 , the Department of Health shall remit a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to each of the eligible counties to be payable during the second month of each quarter of the state fiscal year, which months are August, November, February, and May. The payments shall be made in equal quarterly installments of not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

Acts 1983, No. 536, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1549.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-57-304 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-57-304
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter, or the orders or rules promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Health under authority thereof, shall upon conviction be subject to a fine for each and every offense in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2182, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5046, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1945, No. 214, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-941.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter, or the orders or rules promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Health under authority thereof, shall upon conviction be subject to a fine for each and every offense in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) or to imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2182, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5046, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1945, No. 214, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-941.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-1408 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 14 / Section 20-17-1408
Reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) If a deceased veteran has an estate, the estate shall be responsible for reimbursing a funeral establishment or authorized agent for all reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the disposition of the remains of the deceased veteran. (b) The Department of Veterans Affairs and county veterans' service officers shall provide technical assistance and information to funeral establishments, veterans service organizations, estates, and next of kin in order to facilitate a lawful application to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of obtaining reimbursement of the reasonable and authorized expenses for disposition of the remains of a qualified veteran. Added by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) If a deceased veteran has an estate, the estate shall be responsible for reimbursing a funeral establishment or authorized agent for all reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the disposition of the remains of the deceased veteran.

(b) The Department of Veterans Affairs and county veterans' service officers shall provide technical assistance and information to funeral establishments, veterans service organizations, estates, and next of kin in order to facilitate a lawful application to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of obtaining reimbursement of the reasonable and authorized expenses for disposition of the remains of a qualified veteran.

Added by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-57-203 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-57-203
Secretary of the Department of Health - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Health shall have: (1) Power and authority to prevent the proliferation of infections, contagious, and communicable diseases resulting from unsanitary food service operations; and (2) Direction and control over all sanitary and quarantine measures for dealing with all such diseases within the state and to suppress the diseases and prevent their spread. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5043, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 357, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-997.4.

The Secretary of the Department of Health shall have:

(1) Power and authority to prevent the proliferation of infections, contagious, and communicable diseases resulting from unsanitary food service operations; and

(2) Direction and control over all sanitary and quarantine measures for dealing with all such diseases within the state and to suppress the diseases and prevent their spread.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5043, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 357, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-997.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-1302 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-13-1302
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that early defibrillation can sustain the life of and temporarily stabilize a person in cardiac arrest, thus helping to preserve the Arkansas family. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the public have access to automated external defibrillators for the purpose of saving the lives of persons in cardiac arrest. Acts 2005, No. 273, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that early defibrillation can sustain the life of and temporarily stabilize a person in cardiac arrest, thus helping to preserve the Arkansas family. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the public have access to automated external defibrillators for the purpose of saving the lives of persons in cardiac arrest.

Acts 2005, No. 273, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-901 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-27-901
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Fabricator" means a person who fabricates, assembles, or glazes from component parts such structures or products commonly known as sliding glass doors, entrance doors, adjacent fixed glazed panels, storm doors, shower doors, bathtub enclosures, panels to be fixed glazed, entrance doors, or other structures to be glazed, to be used or installed in hazardous locations; (2) (A) "Hazardous locations" means those areas in residential, commercial, and public buildings where the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute a hazard as the Director of the Division of Labor may determine after notice and hearings as are now required by law. (B) "Hazardous locations" shall specifically include those installations, glazed or unglazed, known as sliding glass doors, framed or unframed glass doors, and adjacent fixed glazed panels which may be mistaken for a means of ingress or egress, storm doors, shower doors, and tub enclosures whether or not the glazing in the doors, panels, or enclosures is transparent; (3) "Installer" means those persons or concerns who or which install glazing materials or build structures containing glazing materials in hazardous locations; (4) "Manufacturer" means a person who manufactures safety glazing material; and (5) "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass, or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of the American National Standards Institute Standard Z-97.1 - 1972 and which is so constructed, treated, or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with glazing material. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5485, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 117, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-732.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Fabricator" means a person who fabricates, assembles, or glazes from component parts such structures or products commonly known as sliding glass doors, entrance doors, adjacent fixed glazed panels, storm doors, shower doors, bathtub enclosures, panels to be fixed glazed, entrance doors, or other structures to be glazed, to be used or installed in hazardous locations;

(2) (A) "Hazardous locations" means those areas in residential, commercial, and public buildings where the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute a hazard as the Director of the Division of Labor may determine after notice and hearings as are now required by law. (B) "Hazardous locations" shall specifically include those installations, glazed or unglazed, known as sliding glass doors, framed or unframed glass doors, and adjacent fixed glazed panels which may be mistaken for a means of ingress or egress, storm doors, shower doors, and tub enclosures whether or not the glazing in the doors, panels, or enclosures is transparent;

(A) "Hazardous locations" means those areas in residential, commercial, and public buildings where the use of other than safety glazing materials would constitute a hazard as the Director of the Division of Labor may determine after notice and hearings as are now required by law.

(B) "Hazardous locations" shall specifically include those installations, glazed or unglazed, known as sliding glass doors, framed or unframed glass doors, and adjacent fixed glazed panels which may be mistaken for a means of ingress or egress, storm doors, shower doors, and tub enclosures whether or not the glazing in the doors, panels, or enclosures is transparent;

(3) "Installer" means those persons or concerns who or which install glazing materials or build structures containing glazing materials in hazardous locations;

(4) "Manufacturer" means a person who manufactures safety glazing material; and

(5) "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass, or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of the American National Standards Institute Standard Z-97.1 - 1972 and which is so constructed, treated, or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with glazing material.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5485, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 117, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-732.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-407 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-16-407
No legal presumption or finding of fact created
Status: in_force

A determination by a study done under this subchapter that a source is suspected of causing adverse fetal or neonatal health outcomes shall not create by reason thereof any presumption of law or finding of a fact which shall inure to or be for the benefit of any person other than the state. Acts 1983, No. 773, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4606.

A determination by a study done under this subchapter that a source is suspected of causing adverse fetal or neonatal health outcomes shall not create by reason thereof any presumption of law or finding of a fact which shall inure to or be for the benefit of any person other than the state.

Acts 1983, No. 773, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4606.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-7-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Health Department Building and Local Grant Act". Acts 1989, No. 749, § 1.

This subchapter may be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Health Department Building and Local Grant Act".

Acts 1989, No. 749, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-21-212 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-21-212
License or registration required
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, manufacture, produce, distribute, sell, transport, transfer, install, repair, receive, acquire, own, or possess any source of ionizing radiation unless licensed by or registered with the State Radiation Control Agency in conformance with rules promulgated in accordance with this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2018, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 12; 1983, No. 19, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1523.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, manufacture, produce, distribute, sell, transport, transfer, install, repair, receive, acquire, own, or possess any source of ionizing radiation unless licensed by or registered with the State Radiation Control Agency in conformance with rules promulgated in accordance with this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2018, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 12; 1983, No. 19, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1523.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-14-702 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-14-702
Definition
Status: in_force

"Head injury" or "traumatic head injury" means any insult to the brain not of a degenerative or congenital nature, but caused by an external physical force, that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness which results in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be either temporary or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment. Acts 1989, No. 491, § 1.

"Head injury" or "traumatic head injury" means any insult to the brain not of a degenerative or congenital nature, but caused by an external physical force, that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness which results in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. These impairments may be either temporary or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.

Acts 1989, No. 491, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-12-201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-12-201
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly is cognizant of an extreme shortage in the rural areas of this state of obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians. (b) (1) The providing of incentives to attract and encourage obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish their practices within a rural area of this state is essential to the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of this state. (2) By providing a source of low-interest funds, the State of Arkansas can offer incentives to obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish medical clinics in rural areas to meet the medical needs of thousands of citizens of this state. (c) The procedures set forth in this subchapter to provide loans to these medical practitioners in rural areas for the establishment of medical clinics are deemed to be in the public interest and essential to the preservation of the public health and safety in rural areas. Acts 1979, No. 1093, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4301; Acts 1993, No. 762, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly is cognizant of an extreme shortage in the rural areas of this state of obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians.

(b) (1) The providing of incentives to attract and encourage obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish their practices within a rural area of this state is essential to the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of this state. (2) By providing a source of low-interest funds, the State of Arkansas can offer incentives to obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish medical clinics in rural areas to meet the medical needs of thousands of citizens of this state.

(1) The providing of incentives to attract and encourage obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish their practices within a rural area of this state is essential to the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety of the people of this state.

(2) By providing a source of low-interest funds, the State of Arkansas can offer incentives to obstetricians, gynecologists, general pediatricians, general internists, and family practice physicians to establish medical clinics in rural areas to meet the medical needs of thousands of citizens of this state.

(c) The procedures set forth in this subchapter to provide loans to these medical practitioners in rural areas for the establishment of medical clinics are deemed to be in the public interest and essential to the preservation of the public health and safety in rural areas.

Acts 1979, No. 1093, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4301; Acts 1993, No. 762, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-46-101 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-46-101
Implementation
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas are authorized and directed to work with the Arkansas State Hospital to implement the services and objectives of this act. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-307.

The State Board of Health and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas are authorized and directed to work with the Arkansas State Hospital to implement the services and objectives of this act.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-227 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-47-227
Exclusion from liability
Status: in_force

No officer, physician, or other person shall be held civilly liable for his or her actions pursuant to this subchapter in the absence of proof of bad faith, malice, or gross negligence. Acts 1989, No. 861, § 14.

No officer, physician, or other person shall be held civilly liable for his or her actions pursuant to this subchapter in the absence of proof of bad faith, malice, or gross negligence.

Acts 1989, No. 861, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-21-205 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-21-205
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Radiation Control Agency or its authorized representative shall for reasonable cause have the power to enter at all reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of determining whether or not there is compliance with or violation of this subchapter and rules issued under this subchapter. (2) However, entry into areas under the jurisdiction of the United States Government shall be effected only with the concurrence of the United States Government or its designated representative. (b) In the event of an emergency, the agency shall have the authority to impound or order the impounding of sources of ionizing radiation which is in the possession of any person that is not equipped to observe or fails to observe the provisions of this subchapter or any rules issued under this subchapter. (c) Whenever in the judgment of the agency any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of any provision of this subchapter or any rule or order issued under this subchapter, the Attorney General, upon written notice thereof by the agency, shall make application to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the acts or practices or for an order directing compliance, and upon a showing by the agency that the person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2016, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2015, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2014, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, §§ 6, 11, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-1517, 82-1522, 82-1524.

(a) (1) The State Radiation Control Agency or its authorized representative shall for reasonable cause have the power to enter at all reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of determining whether or not there is compliance with or violation of this subchapter and rules issued under this subchapter. (2) However, entry into areas under the jurisdiction of the United States Government shall be effected only with the concurrence of the United States Government or its designated representative.

(1) The State Radiation Control Agency or its authorized representative shall for reasonable cause have the power to enter at all reasonable times upon any private or public property for the purpose of determining whether or not there is compliance with or violation of this subchapter and rules issued under this subchapter.

(2) However, entry into areas under the jurisdiction of the United States Government shall be effected only with the concurrence of the United States Government or its designated representative.

(b) In the event of an emergency, the agency shall have the authority to impound or order the impounding of sources of ionizing radiation which is in the possession of any person that is not equipped to observe or fails to observe the provisions of this subchapter or any rules issued under this subchapter.

(c) Whenever in the judgment of the agency any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of any provision of this subchapter or any rule or order issued under this subchapter, the Attorney General, upon written notice thereof by the agency, shall make application to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the acts or practices or for an order directing compliance, and upon a showing by the agency that the person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2016, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2015, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2014, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 8, §§ 6, 11, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-1517, 82-1522, 82-1524.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-2111 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 21 / Section 20-15-2111
Medicaid coverage
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not require the Department of Human Services or the Arkansas Medicaid Program to provide additional coverage for an investigational drug, biological product, or device. Added by Act 2015, No. 374,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This subchapter does not require the Department of Human Services or the Arkansas Medicaid Program to provide additional coverage for an investigational drug, biological product, or device.

Added by Act 2015, No. 374,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1506 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-27-1506
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 897, § 2; 2007, No. 230, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 897, § 2; 2007, No. 230, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-209 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-16-209
Furnishing of information by physician, clinic, etc
Status: in_force

(a) Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may provide information relative to reproductive health to the Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System. (b) No liability of any kind for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any person or organization for having provided the information or for having released or published the findings of the system in order to reduce morbidity or mortality or to advance medical research or medical education. Acts 1985, No. 214, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4616.

(a) Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may provide information relative to reproductive health to the Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System.

(b) No liability of any kind for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any person or organization for having provided the information or for having released or published the findings of the system in order to reduce morbidity or mortality or to advance medical research or medical education.

Acts 1985, No. 214, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-78-204 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 78 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-78-204
Injunction
Status: in_force

When any person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association shall operate or assist in the operation of a childcare facility which has not been licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services or has had the license denied, suspended, or revoked and has been ordered to cease and desist operation, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, the division shall have the right to go into the circuit court in the jurisdiction in which the childcare facility is being operated and, upon affidavit, secure a writ of injunction, without bond, restraining and prohibiting the person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association from operating the childcare facility. Acts 1969, No. 434, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-915; Acts 1989, No. 399, § 2; 1997, No. 1132, § 3; 1999, No. 1222, § 8.

When any person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association shall operate or assist in the operation of a childcare facility which has not been licensed by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education of the Department of Human Services or has had the license denied, suspended, or revoked and has been ordered to cease and desist operation, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, the division shall have the right to go into the circuit court in the jurisdiction in which the childcare facility is being operated and, upon affidavit, secure a writ of injunction, without bond, restraining and prohibiting the person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association from operating the childcare facility.

Acts 1969, No. 434, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-915; Acts 1989, No. 399, § 2; 1997, No. 1132, § 3; 1999, No. 1222, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-26-201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-26-201
Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter, "tourist camp" means: (1) Any place where: (A) Buildings or tents are maintained for hire to and used by transient guests; and (B) Free encampment is permitted to transients for the purpose of securing their trade; and (2) Any tract of land where space is rented or offered for rent to transients. (b) As used in this subchapter, "tourist camp" includes an auto camp, trailer camp, motel, and tourist court. Acts 1945, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1101.

(a) As used in this subchapter, "tourist camp" means: (1) Any place where: (A) Buildings or tents are maintained for hire to and used by transient guests; and (B) Free encampment is permitted to transients for the purpose of securing their trade; and (2) Any tract of land where space is rented or offered for rent to transients.

(1) Any place where: (A) Buildings or tents are maintained for hire to and used by transient guests; and (B) Free encampment is permitted to transients for the purpose of securing their trade; and

(A) Buildings or tents are maintained for hire to and used by transient guests; and

(B) Free encampment is permitted to transients for the purpose of securing their trade; and

(2) Any tract of land where space is rented or offered for rent to transients.

(b) As used in this subchapter, "tourist camp" includes an auto camp, trailer camp, motel, and tourist court.

Acts 1945, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1513 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-27-1513
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2013, No. 597,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2013, No. 597,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-46-311 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 46 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-46-311
Training programs and institutes
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Hospital may from time to time during each year provide such consultation and conduct such institutes and training programs on a state, regional, district, county, or community level as may be necessary to coordinate, inform, and assist in the training of staff members of the various approved clinics of the state in mental health services and techniques. (b) The Arkansas State Hospital may reimburse staff members for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attending these institutes and training programs. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-306.

(a) The Arkansas State Hospital may from time to time during each year provide such consultation and conduct such institutes and training programs on a state, regional, district, county, or community level as may be necessary to coordinate, inform, and assist in the training of staff members of the various approved clinics of the state in mental health services and techniques.

(b) The Arkansas State Hospital may reimburse staff members for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attending these institutes and training programs.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-207 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-16-207
Information confidential - Exception
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System is expressly exempted and prohibited from supplying any information by individual name or other personal identifier or in a form other than a statistical report or other appropriate form which protects the confidentiality of individuals except to any state agency or department which originally supplied the information to the system unless both the originating agency and the system grant release of this information for a specific purpose. Acts 1985, No. 214, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4614.

The Arkansas Reproductive Health Monitoring System is expressly exempted and prohibited from supplying any information by individual name or other personal identifier or in a form other than a statistical report or other appropriate form which protects the confidentiality of individuals except to any state agency or department which originally supplied the information to the system unless both the originating agency and the system grant release of this information for a specific purpose.

Acts 1985, No. 214, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4614.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-204 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-27-204
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation of this subchapter. Each mattress manufactured, remade, renovated, sold, offered for sale, delivered, consigned, or possessed with an intent to sell, offer for sale, deliver, or consign contrary to this subchapter shall be deemed a separate offense. (b) Every person who shall be found guilty of a violation of the provisions of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days in prison, or both, as the court may deem proper. Acts 1927, No. 249, §§ 13, 14; Pope's Dig., §§ 6467, 6468; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-728, 82-729.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation of this subchapter. Each mattress manufactured, remade, renovated, sold, offered for sale, delivered, consigned, or possessed with an intent to sell, offer for sale, deliver, or consign contrary to this subchapter shall be deemed a separate offense.

(b) Every person who shall be found guilty of a violation of the provisions of this subchapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days in prison, or both, as the court may deem proper.

Acts 1927, No. 249, §§ 13, 14; Pope's Dig., §§ 6467, 6468; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-728, 82-729.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-405 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-16-405
Authority of physician to provide information
Status: in_force

Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may under this subchapter contract to provide information relative to reproductive health to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Acts 1983, No. 773, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4604.

Any physician, clinic, person, or organization may under this subchapter contract to provide information relative to reproductive health to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Acts 1983, No. 773, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-104 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-47-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017. Crim. Code, § 386; C. & M. Dig., § 5828; Pope's Dig., § 7545; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-103; Acts 2001, No. 1478, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 31, eff. 8/1/2017.

Crim. Code, § 386; C. & M. Dig., § 5828; Pope's Dig., § 7545; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-103; Acts 2001, No. 1478, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-304 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-6-304
Physician order for life-sustaining treatment form
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Health shall prescribe a standardized physician order for life-sustaining treatment form that: (1) Is signed and dated by: (A) The patient or the legal representative of the patient; and (B) The physician of the patient; (2) Includes: (A) The name and date of birth of the patient; and (B) The intentions of the patient regarding care, including without limitation the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the level of medical interventions in the event of a medical emergency; and (3) Is easily distinguishable to facilitate recognition by healthcare providers and healthcare facilities. (b) A legal representative may sign a physician order for life-sustaining treatment form on behalf of a patient who lacks capacity to do so, guided by: (1) The express or implied intentions of the patient; or (2) If the intentions of the patient are unknown and cannot be reasonably determined, the best interest of the patient given the overall medical condition and prognosis of the patient. (c) (1) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form shall be completed by a physician based upon patient intentions and medical indications. (2) During the process of completing the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form, the physician may: (A) Explain: (i) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form; and (ii) The medical interventions and procedures offered by the life-sustaining treatment form; and (B) Inform the patient or the legal representative of the patient about the difference between an advance directive and the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form. (d) This subchapter does not authorize a physician to unilaterally create a physician order for life-sustaining treatment on behalf of an individual. Added by Act 2017, No. 504,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The State Board of Health shall prescribe a standardized physician order for life-sustaining treatment form that: (1) Is signed and dated by: (A) The patient or the legal representative of the patient; and (B) The physician of the patient; (2) Includes: (A) The name and date of birth of the patient; and (B) The intentions of the patient regarding care, including without limitation the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the level of medical interventions in the event of a medical emergency; and (3) Is easily distinguishable to facilitate recognition by healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.

(1) Is signed and dated by: (A) The patient or the legal representative of the patient; and (B) The physician of the patient;

(A) The patient or the legal representative of the patient; and

(B) The physician of the patient;

(2) Includes: (A) The name and date of birth of the patient; and (B) The intentions of the patient regarding care, including without limitation the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the level of medical interventions in the event of a medical emergency; and

(A) The name and date of birth of the patient; and

(B) The intentions of the patient regarding care, including without limitation the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the level of medical interventions in the event of a medical emergency; and

(3) Is easily distinguishable to facilitate recognition by healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.

(b) A legal representative may sign a physician order for life-sustaining treatment form on behalf of a patient who lacks capacity to do so, guided by: (1) The express or implied intentions of the patient; or (2) If the intentions of the patient are unknown and cannot be reasonably determined, the best interest of the patient given the overall medical condition and prognosis of the patient.

(1) The express or implied intentions of the patient; or

(2) If the intentions of the patient are unknown and cannot be reasonably determined, the best interest of the patient given the overall medical condition and prognosis of the patient.

(c) (1) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form shall be completed by a physician based upon patient intentions and medical indications. (2) During the process of completing the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form, the physician may: (A) Explain: (i) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form; and (ii) The medical interventions and procedures offered by the life-sustaining treatment form; and (B) Inform the patient or the legal representative of the patient about the difference between an advance directive and the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form.

(1) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form shall be completed by a physician based upon patient intentions and medical indications.

(2) During the process of completing the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form, the physician may: (A) Explain: (i) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form; and (ii) The medical interventions and procedures offered by the life-sustaining treatment form; and (B) Inform the patient or the legal representative of the patient about the difference between an advance directive and the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form.

(A) Explain: (i) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form; and (ii) The medical interventions and procedures offered by the life-sustaining treatment form; and

(i) The physician order for life-sustaining treatment form; and

(ii) The medical interventions and procedures offered by the life-sustaining treatment form; and

(B) Inform the patient or the legal representative of the patient about the difference between an advance directive and the physician order for life-sustaining treatment form.

(d) This subchapter does not authorize a physician to unilaterally create a physician order for life-sustaining treatment on behalf of an individual.

Added by Act 2017, No. 504,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-402 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-48-402
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the following provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not less than six (6) months, or both: (1) Under the provisions of this subchapter, knowingly, unlawfully, or improperly causes an individual to be adjudged developmentally disabled; (2) Procures the escape of an individual or knowingly conceals an escaped individual of a human development center; or (3) Unlawfully brings any firearm, deadly weapon, or explosive into a center or its grounds or passes any thereof to an individual, employee, or officer of a center. Acts 1955, No. 6, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1116.

Any person who violates the following provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not less than six (6) months, or both:

(1) Under the provisions of this subchapter, knowingly, unlawfully, or improperly causes an individual to be adjudged developmentally disabled;

(2) Procures the escape of an individual or knowingly conceals an escaped individual of a human development center; or

(3) Unlawfully brings any firearm, deadly weapon, or explosive into a center or its grounds or passes any thereof to an individual, employee, or officer of a center.

Acts 1955, No. 6, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-60-306 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-60-306
Acceptance service - Cost
Status: in_force

The cost of providing the acceptance service and ensuing certification shall be borne and paid by the seller, slaughterer or processor, or vendor or merchant requesting the acceptance service at the rate that the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture determines to be necessary to defer the cost of the acceptance service. Amended by Act 2021, No. 418,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5089, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 468, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2023.

The cost of providing the acceptance service and ensuing certification shall be borne and paid by the seller, slaughterer or processor, or vendor or merchant requesting the acceptance service at the rate that the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture determines to be necessary to defer the cost of the acceptance service.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 418,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5089, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 468, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-905 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-13-905
Patient's decision - Effect on insurance
Status: in_force

(a) Death resulting from the withholding or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures pursuant to the Do Not Resuscitate Protocol and in accordance with this subchapter is not for any purpose a suicide or homicide. (b) The possession of Do Not Resuscitate Identification pursuant to this subchapter does not affect in any manner the sale, procurement, or issuance of any policy of life insurance nor does it modify the terms of an existing policy of life insurance. A policy of life insurance is not legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures from an insured person possessing Do Not Resuscitate Identification, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary. (c) A physician, healthcare facility, or other healthcare provider and a healthcare service plan, insurer issuing disability insurance, self-insured employee welfare benefit plan, or nonprofit hospital plan may not require a person to possess Do Not Resuscitate Identification as a condition for being insured for or receiving healthcare services. (d) This subchapter does not create a presumption concerning the intention of an individual who does not possess Do Not Resuscitate Identification with respect to the use, withholding, or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures. (e) This subchapter does not increase or decrease the right of a patient to make decisions regarding the use of emergency life-sustaining procedures if the patient is able to do so nor does this subchapter impair or supersede any right or responsibility that a person has to effect the withholding or withdrawal of medical care in any lawful manner. In that respect, the provisions of this subchapter are cumulative. (f) This subchapter does not authorize or approve mercy killing. Acts 1993, No. 1101, § 5.

(a) Death resulting from the withholding or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures pursuant to the Do Not Resuscitate Protocol and in accordance with this subchapter is not for any purpose a suicide or homicide.

(b) The possession of Do Not Resuscitate Identification pursuant to this subchapter does not affect in any manner the sale, procurement, or issuance of any policy of life insurance nor does it modify the terms of an existing policy of life insurance. A policy of life insurance is not legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures from an insured person possessing Do Not Resuscitate Identification, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary.

(c) A physician, healthcare facility, or other healthcare provider and a healthcare service plan, insurer issuing disability insurance, self-insured employee welfare benefit plan, or nonprofit hospital plan may not require a person to possess Do Not Resuscitate Identification as a condition for being insured for or receiving healthcare services.

(d) This subchapter does not create a presumption concerning the intention of an individual who does not possess Do Not Resuscitate Identification with respect to the use, withholding, or withdrawal of emergency life-sustaining procedures.

(e) This subchapter does not increase or decrease the right of a patient to make decisions regarding the use of emergency life-sustaining procedures if the patient is able to do so nor does this subchapter impair or supersede any right or responsibility that a person has to effect the withholding or withdrawal of medical care in any lawful manner. In that respect, the provisions of this subchapter are cumulative.

(f) This subchapter does not authorize or approve mercy killing.

Acts 1993, No. 1101, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-56-206 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-56-206
Duty of prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom the State Board of Health reports any violation of this subchapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law. Acts 1953, No. 415, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1107.

It shall be the duty of each prosecuting attorney to whom the State Board of Health reports any violation of this subchapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law.

Acts 1953, No. 415, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-8-302 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-8-302
Use of funds - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Health shall use funds from the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act, § 19-12-101 et seq., to establish the Great Strides Grant Program. (b) (1) The department shall promulgate rules to create a grant program which will allow local communities to participate in the Great Strides Grant Program. (2) The department shall give priority in meeting the goals of this subchapter to grant proposals from rural communities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1826, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1750, § 2.

(a) The Department of Health shall use funds from the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act, § 19-12-101 et seq., to establish the Great Strides Grant Program.

(b) (1) The department shall promulgate rules to create a grant program which will allow local communities to participate in the Great Strides Grant Program. (2) The department shall give priority in meeting the goals of this subchapter to grant proposals from rural communities.

(1) The department shall promulgate rules to create a grant program which will allow local communities to participate in the Great Strides Grant Program.

(2) The department shall give priority in meeting the goals of this subchapter to grant proposals from rural communities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1826, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1750, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-701 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-13-701
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that, because of the inherent threat of human danger posed by injudicious use, or misuse, of dangerous substances, Arkansas citizens are in need of emergency poison and drug information services and that the public health and welfare require such services. (b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that legislation is required to authorize and provide effective practical delivery of emergency poison and drug information services judgments and responses to physicians and allied health professionals who deliver healthcare services within this state and, if funds permit, to those citizens of this state who request such services. Acts 1991, No. 796, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that, because of the inherent threat of human danger posed by injudicious use, or misuse, of dangerous substances, Arkansas citizens are in need of emergency poison and drug information services and that the public health and welfare require such services.

(b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that legislation is required to authorize and provide effective practical delivery of emergency poison and drug information services judgments and responses to physicians and allied health professionals who deliver healthcare services within this state and, if funds permit, to those citizens of this state who request such services.

Acts 1991, No. 796, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-305 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-22-305
No bond for costs of prosecution required
Status: in_force

No bond for costs shall be required in any courts of this state for prosecution for violation of §§ 20-22-301 , 20-22-303 , 20-22-304 , 20-22-306 , and this section. Acts 1935, No. 85, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 3056; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1958.

No bond for costs shall be required in any courts of this state for prosecution for violation of §§ 20-22-301 , 20-22-303 , 20-22-304 , 20-22-306 , and this section.

Acts 1935, No. 85, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 3056; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1958.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-23-311 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-23-311
Inspection fees generally
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days from the date of inspection, there shall be paid for the annual inspection of each boiler by the Boiler Inspection Division made according to the provisions of this chapter, the sum as follows: (1) Boilers: (A) Up to and including 15 horsepower, incl. ............... $10.00 (B) Over 15 horsepower to 50 horsepower, incl. ............... 13.00 (C) Over 50 horsepower to 100 horsepower, incl. ............... 18.00 (D) Over 100 horsepower to 150 horsepower, incl. ............... 20.00 (E) Over 150 horsepower to 250 horsepower, incl. ............... 23.00 (F) Over 250 horsepower to 500 horsepower, incl. ............... 35.00 (G) Over 500 horsepower ............... 50.00 (2) Shop inspections: per day, four hundred forty dollars ($440); per half day, two hundred and twenty dollars ($220); plus expenses, including mileage not to exceed the rate authorized by the General Assembly to employees of state agencies who furnish their own transportation, and meals and lodging in accordance with that approved by the General Assembly as a daily allowance; and (3) Unfired pressure vessels: (A) 150 gallons or less ............... $9.00 (B) 151 gallons to 500 gallons ............... 10.00 (C) 501 gallons to 1,000 gallons ............... 11.00 (D) 1,001 gallons to 2,000 gallons ............... 12.00 (E) 2,001 gallons to 3,000 gallons ............... 13.00 (F) 3,001 gallons to 5,000 gallons ............... 14.00 (G) 5,001 gallons and over ............... 18.00 (b) The rates in subsection (a) of this section may be reduced by the Director of the Division of Labor at the beginning of any fiscal year if the rates produce a greater amount of revenue than is required to defray the cost of operation of the Boiler Inspection Division. (c) All inspection fees shall be paid by the owner, user, or agent of the owner, and the inspector may receive the fee and issue his or her receipt therefor. (d) If the owner, user, or agent of the owner shall fail to pay any inspection fee under this section within thirty (30) days, a civil money penalty equal to the amount of the unpaid fee shall attach to the outstanding amount of the fee, and the director shall be empowered to collect this penalty in addition to the amount of the fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5458, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1961, No. 494, § 6; 1970 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 65, § 2; 1975, No. 162, § 3; 1977, No. 404, § 1; 1979, No. 526, § 3; 1981, No. 9, § 3; 1983, No. 303, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-506; Acts 1991, No. 560, § 2; 1997, No. 220, § 1.

(a) Within thirty (30) days from the date of inspection, there shall be paid for the annual inspection of each boiler by the Boiler Inspection Division made according to the provisions of this chapter, the sum as follows: (1) Boilers: (A) Up to and including 15 horsepower, incl. ............... $10.00 (B) Over 15 horsepower to 50 horsepower, incl. ............... 13.00 (C) Over 50 horsepower to 100 horsepower, incl. ............... 18.00 (D) Over 100 horsepower to 150 horsepower, incl. ............... 20.00 (E) Over 150 horsepower to 250 horsepower, incl. ............... 23.00 (F) Over 250 horsepower to 500 horsepower, incl. ............... 35.00 (G) Over 500 horsepower ............... 50.00 (2) Shop inspections: per day, four hundred forty dollars ($440); per half day, two hundred and twenty dollars ($220); plus expenses, including mileage not to exceed the rate authorized by the General Assembly to employees of state agencies who furnish their own transportation, and meals and lodging in accordance with that approved by the General Assembly as a daily allowance; and (3) Unfired pressure vessels: (A) 150 gallons or less ............... $9.00 (B) 151 gallons to 500 gallons ............... 10.00 (C) 501 gallons to 1,000 gallons ............... 11.00 (D) 1,001 gallons to 2,000 gallons ............... 12.00 (E) 2,001 gallons to 3,000 gallons ............... 13.00 (F) 3,001 gallons to 5,000 gallons ............... 14.00 (G) 5,001 gallons and over ............... 18.00

(1) Boilers: (A) Up to and including 15 horsepower, incl. ............... $10.00 (B) Over 15 horsepower to 50 horsepower, incl. ............... 13.00 (C) Over 50 horsepower to 100 horsepower, incl. ............... 18.00 (D) Over 100 horsepower to 150 horsepower, incl. ............... 20.00 (E) Over 150 horsepower to 250 horsepower, incl. ............... 23.00 (F) Over 250 horsepower to 500 horsepower, incl. ............... 35.00 (G) Over 500 horsepower ............... 50.00

(A) Up to and including 15 horsepower, incl. ............... $10.00

(B) Over 15 horsepower to 50 horsepower, incl. ............... 13.00

(C) Over 50 horsepower to 100 horsepower, incl. ............... 18.00

(D) Over 100 horsepower to 150 horsepower, incl. ............... 20.00

(E) Over 150 horsepower to 250 horsepower, incl. ............... 23.00

(F) Over 250 horsepower to 500 horsepower, incl. ............... 35.00

(G) Over 500 horsepower ............... 50.00

(2) Shop inspections: per day, four hundred forty dollars ($440); per half day, two hundred and twenty dollars ($220); plus expenses, including mileage not to exceed the rate authorized by the General Assembly to employees of state agencies who furnish their own transportation, and meals and lodging in accordance with that approved by the General Assembly as a daily allowance; and

(3) Unfired pressure vessels: (A) 150 gallons or less ............... $9.00 (B) 151 gallons to 500 gallons ............... 10.00 (C) 501 gallons to 1,000 gallons ............... 11.00 (D) 1,001 gallons to 2,000 gallons ............... 12.00 (E) 2,001 gallons to 3,000 gallons ............... 13.00 (F) 3,001 gallons to 5,000 gallons ............... 14.00 (G) 5,001 gallons and over ............... 18.00

(A) 150 gallons or less ............... $9.00

(B) 151 gallons to 500 gallons ............... 10.00

(C) 501 gallons to 1,000 gallons ............... 11.00

(D) 1,001 gallons to 2,000 gallons ............... 12.00

(E) 2,001 gallons to 3,000 gallons ............... 13.00

(F) 3,001 gallons to 5,000 gallons ............... 14.00

(G) 5,001 gallons and over ............... 18.00

(b) The rates in subsection (a) of this section may be reduced by the Director of the Division of Labor at the beginning of any fiscal year if the rates produce a greater amount of revenue than is required to defray the cost of operation of the Boiler Inspection Division.

(c) All inspection fees shall be paid by the owner, user, or agent of the owner, and the inspector may receive the fee and issue his or her receipt therefor.

(d) If the owner, user, or agent of the owner shall fail to pay any inspection fee under this section within thirty (30) days, a civil money penalty equal to the amount of the unpaid fee shall attach to the outstanding amount of the fee, and the director shall be empowered to collect this penalty in addition to the amount of the fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5458, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 494, § 6; 1970 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 65, § 2; 1975, No. 162, § 3; 1977, No. 404, § 1; 1979, No. 526, § 3; 1981, No. 9, § 3; 1983, No. 303, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-506; Acts 1991, No. 560, § 2; 1997, No. 220, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-16-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Family Planning Act". Acts 1973, No. 235, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3101.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Family Planning Act".

Acts 1973, No. 235, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1306 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-16-1306
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not: (1) Subject a pregnant female on whom an abortion is performed or attempted to be performed to any criminal prosecution or civil penalty; or (2) Prohibit the sale, use, prescription, or administration of a measure, drug, or chemical designed for contraceptive purposes. Added by Act 2013, No. 301,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

This subchapter does not:

(1) Subject a pregnant female on whom an abortion is performed or attempted to be performed to any criminal prosecution or civil penalty; or

(2) Prohibit the sale, use, prescription, or administration of a measure, drug, or chemical designed for contraceptive purposes.

Added by Act 2013, No. 301,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-8-112 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-8-112
Additional transfer of Developmental Disabilities Planning Council attributes to other agency
Status: in_force

The Governor may at any time transfer all the powers, duties, personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 103-230 [repealed]. Acts 1995, No. 77, § 6; 1997, No. 58, § 8.

The Governor may at any time transfer all the powers, duties, personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 103-230 [repealed].

Acts 1995, No. 77, § 6; 1997, No. 58, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-128 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-7-128
Maintenance fee for breath-testing instruments
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Health may assess a fee for the maintenance of breath-testing instruments by law enforcement agencies for purposes contained in the Omnibus DWI or BWI Act, § 5-65-101 et seq., and § 5-65-201 et seq. (2) The fees collected shall be used for the support of the maintenance program as appropriated by law. (3) This subsection does not exclude manufacturer-approved repair services. (b) The fee imposed shall not exceed the cost of maintenance by the Department of Health. (c) (1) Funds derived from the fees levied under this section are special revenues and shall be collected by the department and deposited into the State Treasury, where they shall be credited to the Public Health Fund. (2) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officers for the department may transfer all unexpended funds relative to the blood alcohol instrument maintenance program funds outlined in this section, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for the expenditures for the same purpose for any following year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1811, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 577, § 1.

(a) (1) The State Board of Health may assess a fee for the maintenance of breath-testing instruments by law enforcement agencies for purposes contained in the Omnibus DWI or BWI Act, § 5-65-101 et seq., and § 5-65-201 et seq. (2) The fees collected shall be used for the support of the maintenance program as appropriated by law. (3) This subsection does not exclude manufacturer-approved repair services.

(1) The State Board of Health may assess a fee for the maintenance of breath-testing instruments by law enforcement agencies for purposes contained in the Omnibus DWI or BWI Act, § 5-65-101 et seq., and § 5-65-201 et seq.

(2) The fees collected shall be used for the support of the maintenance program as appropriated by law.

(3) This subsection does not exclude manufacturer-approved repair services.

(b) The fee imposed shall not exceed the cost of maintenance by the Department of Health.

(c) (1) Funds derived from the fees levied under this section are special revenues and shall be collected by the department and deposited into the State Treasury, where they shall be credited to the Public Health Fund. (2) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officers for the department may transfer all unexpended funds relative to the blood alcohol instrument maintenance program funds outlined in this section, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for the expenditures for the same purpose for any following year.

(1) Funds derived from the fees levied under this section are special revenues and shall be collected by the department and deposited into the State Treasury, where they shall be credited to the Public Health Fund.

(2) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officers for the department may transfer all unexpended funds relative to the blood alcohol instrument maintenance program funds outlined in this section, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for the expenditures for the same purpose for any following year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1811, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-8-601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-8-601
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4963, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 35, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 35, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1510,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 889, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4963, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 35, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 35, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1510,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 889, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-21-210 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-21-210
State Radiation Control Agency - Application
Status: in_force

The provisions of this section, §§ 20-21-206 - 20-21-209 , and 20-21-211 shall not apply to any production or utilization facility for which the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or any successor agency thereto has issued a license which is in force and effect to construct or operate the facility. Acts 1975, No. 382, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1515.1.

The provisions of this section, §§ 20-21-206 - 20-21-209 , and 20-21-211 shall not apply to any production or utilization facility for which the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or any successor agency thereto has issued a license which is in force and effect to construct or operate the facility.

Acts 1975, No. 382, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1515.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-707 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-7-707
Prescriber requirements
Status: in_force

(a) For a patient with chronic nonmalignant pain, a prescriber, at a minimum and in addition to any additional requirements of the appropriate licensing board, shall: (1) Check the prescriptive history of the patient on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program at least every six (6) months; and (2) Have a signed pain contract with the patient that states, at a minimum, the expectations of the prescriber for the behavior of the patient which may include: (A) A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and (B) A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription. (b) The requirements of this section shall not apply to a patient: (1) Whose pain medications are being prescribed for a malignant condition; (2) With a terminal condition; (3) Who is a resident of a licensed healthcare facility; (4) Who is enrolled in a hospice program; or (5) Who is in an inpatient or outpatient palliative care program. Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) For a patient with chronic nonmalignant pain, a prescriber, at a minimum and in addition to any additional requirements of the appropriate licensing board, shall: (1) Check the prescriptive history of the patient on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program at least every six (6) months; and (2) Have a signed pain contract with the patient that states, at a minimum, the expectations of the prescriber for the behavior of the patient which may include: (A) A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and (B) A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription.

(1) Check the prescriptive history of the patient on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program at least every six (6) months; and

(2) Have a signed pain contract with the patient that states, at a minimum, the expectations of the prescriber for the behavior of the patient which may include: (A) A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and (B) A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription.

(A) A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and

(B) A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription.

(b) The requirements of this section shall not apply to a patient: (1) Whose pain medications are being prescribed for a malignant condition; (2) With a terminal condition; (3) Who is a resident of a licensed healthcare facility; (4) Who is enrolled in a hospice program; or (5) Who is in an inpatient or outpatient palliative care program.

(1) Whose pain medications are being prescribed for a malignant condition;

(2) With a terminal condition;

(3) Who is a resident of a licensed healthcare facility;

(4) Who is enrolled in a hospice program; or

(5) Who is in an inpatient or outpatient palliative care program.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-104 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-10-104
Photographing prohibited - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) or subsection (e) of this section, a resident of a long-term care facility in this state shall not be photographed without obtaining prior written consent from the resident or, in cases of incapacity, from the guardian or legal representative of the resident. (b) (1) When an employee or agent of a long-term care facility photographs a resident under conditions in which consent is required, the evidence of the consent shall be maintained in the file of the resident at the long-term care facility. (2) The consent described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be continuously effective unless the consent is rescinded in writing by the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident. (c) Failure to obtain consent before photographing a resident in a long-term care facility shall be a Class B misdemeanor. (d) This section does not prevent: (1) A person licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment; (2) A person licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment; (3) Facility staff or agents from photographing a resident of a long-term care facility on social occasions; or (4) The taking of a photograph by security cameras or other devices for the safety or security of residents. (e) (1) The photographing of residents is permitted without written consent from the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident when the photographing is in connection with a survey or investigation made by the Department of Human Services, the office of the Attorney General, or the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or any agent of the listed entities while in the course of: (A) Licensure inspections; (B) Medicaid certification; (C) A complaint investigation; or (D) An investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect of residents or misappropriation of residents' property. (2) Under the circumstances listed in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the photographs shall be used only for evidentiary purposes concerning the alleged violations and shall not be released to the media or to the public but shall be made available to the facility if utilized to impose a remedy or to set forth a statement of deficiency. Amended by Act 2017, No. 568,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1989, No. 33, § 2; 1999, No. 709, § 1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) or subsection (e) of this section, a resident of a long-term care facility in this state shall not be photographed without obtaining prior written consent from the resident or, in cases of incapacity, from the guardian or legal representative of the resident.

(b) (1) When an employee or agent of a long-term care facility photographs a resident under conditions in which consent is required, the evidence of the consent shall be maintained in the file of the resident at the long-term care facility. (2) The consent described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be continuously effective unless the consent is rescinded in writing by the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident.

(1) When an employee or agent of a long-term care facility photographs a resident under conditions in which consent is required, the evidence of the consent shall be maintained in the file of the resident at the long-term care facility.

(2) The consent described in subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be continuously effective unless the consent is rescinded in writing by the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident.

(c) Failure to obtain consent before photographing a resident in a long-term care facility shall be a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) This section does not prevent: (1) A person licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment; (2) A person licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment; (3) Facility staff or agents from photographing a resident of a long-term care facility on social occasions; or (4) The taking of a photograph by security cameras or other devices for the safety or security of residents.

(1) A person licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment;

(2) A person licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing from photographing a patient for purposes of medical treatment;

(3) Facility staff or agents from photographing a resident of a long-term care facility on social occasions; or

(4) The taking of a photograph by security cameras or other devices for the safety or security of residents.

(e) (1) The photographing of residents is permitted without written consent from the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident when the photographing is in connection with a survey or investigation made by the Department of Human Services, the office of the Attorney General, or the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or any agent of the listed entities while in the course of: (A) Licensure inspections; (B) Medicaid certification; (C) A complaint investigation; or (D) An investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect of residents or misappropriation of residents' property. (2) Under the circumstances listed in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the photographs shall be used only for evidentiary purposes concerning the alleged violations and shall not be released to the media or to the public but shall be made available to the facility if utilized to impose a remedy or to set forth a statement of deficiency.

(1) The photographing of residents is permitted without written consent from the resident or the guardian or legal representative of the resident when the photographing is in connection with a survey or investigation made by the Department of Human Services, the office of the Attorney General, or the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or any agent of the listed entities while in the course of: (A) Licensure inspections; (B) Medicaid certification; (C) A complaint investigation; or (D) An investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect of residents or misappropriation of residents' property.

(A) Licensure inspections;

(B) Medicaid certification;

(C) A complaint investigation; or

(D) An investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect of residents or misappropriation of residents' property.

(2) Under the circumstances listed in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the photographs shall be used only for evidentiary purposes concerning the alleged violations and shall not be released to the media or to the public but shall be made available to the facility if utilized to impose a remedy or to set forth a statement of deficiency.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 568,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 33, § 2; 1999, No. 709, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-80-312 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-80-312
Funds transfer to Weatherization Assistance Program
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall transfer annually to the Division of Environmental Quality a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) and up to a maximum of twenty-five percent (25%), as allowed by federal law or regulation, of the annual allocation for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to be used by the Weatherization Assistance Program of the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality. Acts 2019, No. 790, § 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Department of Human Services shall transfer annually to the Division of Environmental Quality a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) and up to a maximum of twenty-five percent (25%), as allowed by federal law or regulation, of the annual allocation for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to be used by the Weatherization Assistance Program of the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality.

Acts 2019, No. 790, § 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-411 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-7-411
Formation of contracts
Status: in_force

(a) The authorizing resolution and each agreement or other writing executed and delivered pursuant to it or to this subchapter, together with this subchapter, shall constitute a contract between the State Board of Health and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, and the obligations of the board may be enforced by mandamus or other equitable or legal remedy. (b) The obligations of the board shall be freely assignable by the authority, provided that the board is notified in writing of the assignment. Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 11.

(a) The authorizing resolution and each agreement or other writing executed and delivered pursuant to it or to this subchapter, together with this subchapter, shall constitute a contract between the State Board of Health and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, and the obligations of the board may be enforced by mandamus or other equitable or legal remedy.

(b) The obligations of the board shall be freely assignable by the authority, provided that the board is notified in writing of the assignment.

Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-125 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-7-125
Payment of certain salaries and expenses
Status: in_force

All salaries and other expenses provided for by this act which are not required to be paid by counties, cities, and incorporated towns shall be paid out of the Public Health Fund. Acts 1913, No. 96, § 30; C. & M. Dig., § 5144; Pope's Dig., § 6415; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-106.

All salaries and other expenses provided for by this act which are not required to be paid by counties, cities, and incorporated towns shall be paid out of the Public Health Fund.

Acts 1913, No. 96, § 30; C. & M. Dig., § 5144; Pope's Dig., § 6415; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1704 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 17 / Section 20-27-1704
Duties
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Child Death Review Panel may: (1) Establish local and regional review panels and delegate some or all of its responsibilities under this subchapter; (2) Analyze data available from state agencies or other agencies that may decrease unexpected deaths of children; (3) Collect, review, and analyze all death investigation reports prepared under this subchapter and other appropriate information to prepare reports for the General Assembly concerning the causes of unexpected deaths of children and methods to decrease those deaths; (4) Identify trends relevant to unexpected deaths of children; (5) Educate the citizens of Arkansas regarding the incidence and causes of injury to and death of children and of the public's role to assist in reducing this risk; (6) Establish training criteria for county coroners; and (7) Determine the information to be included in a child death investigation report and provide this information to county coroners, medical providers, and other agencies to be used in preparing a death investigation report. Acts 2005, No. 1818, § 1.

The Arkansas Child Death Review Panel may:

(1) Establish local and regional review panels and delegate some or all of its responsibilities under this subchapter;

(2) Analyze data available from state agencies or other agencies that may decrease unexpected deaths of children;

(3) Collect, review, and analyze all death investigation reports prepared under this subchapter and other appropriate information to prepare reports for the General Assembly concerning the causes of unexpected deaths of children and methods to decrease those deaths;

(4) Identify trends relevant to unexpected deaths of children;

(5) Educate the citizens of Arkansas regarding the incidence and causes of injury to and death of children and of the public's role to assist in reducing this risk;

(6) Establish training criteria for county coroners; and

(7) Determine the information to be included in a child death investigation report and provide this information to county coroners, medical providers, and other agencies to be used in preparing a death investigation report.

Acts 2005, No. 1818, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-27-1301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be called the "Arkansas Quarry and Open Pit Mine Blasting Control Act". Acts 1995, No. 814, § 1.

This subchapter may be called the "Arkansas Quarry and Open Pit Mine Blasting Control Act".

Acts 1995, No. 814, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-104 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-17-104
Withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation in nursing facilities for unwitnessed deaths - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Dependent lividity" means clear demarcation of pooled blood within the body; (2) "Nursing facility" means the same as long-term care facility as defined in § 20-10-101 ; and (3) "Rigor" means that major joints such as the jaw, shoulders, elbows, hips, or knees are immovable. (b) Licensed nurses employed by nursing facilities may withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation from residents of the facility, regardless of the presence or absence of a Do Not Resuscitate Order when: (1) The death of the resident was unwitnessed; and (2) The body evidences clear and unmistakable: (A) Dependent lividity; or (B) Rigor. (c) In cases of unwitnessed deaths under subsection (b) of this section, the following conditions also must be present: (1) Respirations are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; (2) Carotid pulse is absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; (3) Lung sounds auscultated by stethoscope bilaterally are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; and (4) Both pupils, if accessible, are nonreactive to light. (d) The nursing facility shall document the presence of the above-listed conditions in the resident's records. (e) (1) Nursing facilities and licensed nurses of nursing facilities who withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section are not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for their actions or the actions of others based on the withholding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (2) A person who acts in good faith reliance of a nursing facility's or nursing facility employee's withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section is not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for the person's actions. Acts 2009, No. 718, § 1; 2011, No. 1121, § 6.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Dependent lividity" means clear demarcation of pooled blood within the body; (2) "Nursing facility" means the same as long-term care facility as defined in § 20-10-101 ; and (3) "Rigor" means that major joints such as the jaw, shoulders, elbows, hips, or knees are immovable.

(1) "Dependent lividity" means clear demarcation of pooled blood within the body;

(2) "Nursing facility" means the same as long-term care facility as defined in § 20-10-101 ; and

(3) "Rigor" means that major joints such as the jaw, shoulders, elbows, hips, or knees are immovable.

(b) Licensed nurses employed by nursing facilities may withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation from residents of the facility, regardless of the presence or absence of a Do Not Resuscitate Order when: (1) The death of the resident was unwitnessed; and (2) The body evidences clear and unmistakable: (A) Dependent lividity; or (B) Rigor.

(1) The death of the resident was unwitnessed; and

(2) The body evidences clear and unmistakable: (A) Dependent lividity; or (B) Rigor.

(A) Dependent lividity; or

(B) Rigor.

(c) In cases of unwitnessed deaths under subsection (b) of this section, the following conditions also must be present: (1) Respirations are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; (2) Carotid pulse is absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; (3) Lung sounds auscultated by stethoscope bilaterally are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; and (4) Both pupils, if accessible, are nonreactive to light.

(1) Respirations are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds;

(2) Carotid pulse is absent for at least thirty (30) seconds;

(3) Lung sounds auscultated by stethoscope bilaterally are absent for at least thirty (30) seconds; and

(4) Both pupils, if accessible, are nonreactive to light.

(d) The nursing facility shall document the presence of the above-listed conditions in the resident's records.

(e) (1) Nursing facilities and licensed nurses of nursing facilities who withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section are not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for their actions or the actions of others based on the withholding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (2) A person who acts in good faith reliance of a nursing facility's or nursing facility employee's withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section is not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for the person's actions.

(1) Nursing facilities and licensed nurses of nursing facilities who withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section are not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for their actions or the actions of others based on the withholding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(2) A person who acts in good faith reliance of a nursing facility's or nursing facility employee's withholding cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section is not liable for administrative sanctions, civil damages, or subject to criminal prosecution for the person's actions.

Acts 2009, No. 718, § 1; 2011, No. 1121, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-7-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be entitled the "State Health Data Clearinghouse Act". Acts 1995, No. 670, § 1.

This subchapter shall be entitled the "State Health Data Clearinghouse Act".

Acts 1995, No. 670, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-56-207 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-56-207
Injunctions authorized
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in § 20-56-205 , the State Board of Health is authorized to apply to the proper circuit court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of § 20-56-215 , whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law. Acts 1953, No. 415, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1104.

In addition to the remedies provided in § 20-56-205 , the State Board of Health is authorized to apply to the proper circuit court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of § 20-56-215 , whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.

Acts 1953, No. 415, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-308 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-77-308
Release of information to Department of Human Services
Status: in_force

All recipients of medical assistance under the Arkansas Medicaid Program shall be deemed to have authorized all third parties including, but not limited to, insurance companies and providers of medical care to release to the Department of Human Services information needed by the department to secure or enforce its rights as assignee under § 20-77-306 . Acts 1981, No. 500, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-171.7; Acts 1987, No. 463, § 6.

All recipients of medical assistance under the Arkansas Medicaid Program shall be deemed to have authorized all third parties including, but not limited to, insurance companies and providers of medical care to release to the Department of Human Services information needed by the department to secure or enforce its rights as assignee under § 20-77-306 .

Acts 1981, No. 500, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-171.7; Acts 1987, No. 463, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-79-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 79 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-79-301
Committee - Establishment - Members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, to be composed of nine (9) members, of which at least five (5) members must be individuals with disabilities, to be appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) The Commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services; (B) A representative of the banking industry; (C) A representative of a disability-related consumer organization; (D) A certified public accountant; and (E) Five (5) additional members appointed from the state at large. (2) The commissioner shall be an ex officio member and shall serve as Chair of the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, voting only in case of a tie vote. (3) The committee shall elect from its membership a vice chair and a secretary-treasurer. (b) All members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. (c) (1) Vacancies on the committee from death, resignations, or otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the Governor to fill the unexpired term that had been created. (2) Any member of the committee who is absent from three (3) successive regular meetings for any reason other than illness of the member, verified by a written sworn statement by his or her attending physician and entered into the minutes of the committee, shall thereby forfeit and vacate his or her membership on the committee. This forfeiture and vacancy shall be certified to the Governor by the committee. The Governor shall fill the vacancy in the same manner as for other vacancies on the committee. (d) Members of the committee shall serve without additional compensation, except that committee members may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 384, § 6; 1997, No. 250, § 208.

(a) (1) There is created the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, to be composed of nine (9) members, of which at least five (5) members must be individuals with disabilities, to be appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) The Commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services; (B) A representative of the banking industry; (C) A representative of a disability-related consumer organization; (D) A certified public accountant; and (E) Five (5) additional members appointed from the state at large. (2) The commissioner shall be an ex officio member and shall serve as Chair of the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, voting only in case of a tie vote. (3) The committee shall elect from its membership a vice chair and a secretary-treasurer.

(1) There is created the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, to be composed of nine (9) members, of which at least five (5) members must be individuals with disabilities, to be appointed by the Governor as follows: (A) The Commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services; (B) A representative of the banking industry; (C) A representative of a disability-related consumer organization; (D) A certified public accountant; and (E) Five (5) additional members appointed from the state at large.

(A) The Commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services;

(B) A representative of the banking industry;

(C) A representative of a disability-related consumer organization;

(D) A certified public accountant; and

(E) Five (5) additional members appointed from the state at large.

(2) The commissioner shall be an ex officio member and shall serve as Chair of the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund Committee, voting only in case of a tie vote.

(3) The committee shall elect from its membership a vice chair and a secretary-treasurer.

(b) All members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years.

(c) (1) Vacancies on the committee from death, resignations, or otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the Governor to fill the unexpired term that had been created. (2) Any member of the committee who is absent from three (3) successive regular meetings for any reason other than illness of the member, verified by a written sworn statement by his or her attending physician and entered into the minutes of the committee, shall thereby forfeit and vacate his or her membership on the committee. This forfeiture and vacancy shall be certified to the Governor by the committee. The Governor shall fill the vacancy in the same manner as for other vacancies on the committee.

(1) Vacancies on the committee from death, resignations, or otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the Governor to fill the unexpired term that had been created.

(2) Any member of the committee who is absent from three (3) successive regular meetings for any reason other than illness of the member, verified by a written sworn statement by his or her attending physician and entered into the minutes of the committee, shall thereby forfeit and vacate his or her membership on the committee. This forfeiture and vacancy shall be certified to the Governor by the committee. The Governor shall fill the vacancy in the same manner as for other vacancies on the committee.

(d) Members of the committee shall serve without additional compensation, except that committee members may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 182,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 384, § 6; 1997, No. 250, § 208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1806 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 18 / Section 20-27-1806
Notice of prohibition of smoking
Status: in_force

(a) "No Smoking" signs or the international "No Smoking" symbol consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it may be clearly and conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control in every public place and place of employment in which smoking is prohibited by this subchapter. (b) The owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of any area in which smoking is prohibited by this subchapter shall remove all ashtrays from the area unless an ashtray is permanently affixed to an existing structure before July 21, 2006. (c) The Department of Health may treat a violation of this section as a deficiency to be assessed against any licensee or facility over which it has statutory jurisdiction. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 1.

(a) "No Smoking" signs or the international "No Smoking" symbol consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it may be clearly and conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control in every public place and place of employment in which smoking is prohibited by this subchapter.

(b) The owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of any area in which smoking is prohibited by this subchapter shall remove all ashtrays from the area unless an ashtray is permanently affixed to an existing structure before July 21, 2006.

(c) The Department of Health may treat a violation of this section as a deficiency to be assessed against any licensee or facility over which it has statutory jurisdiction.

Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 8, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-706 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-76-706
Information regarding drug testing
Status: in_force

(a) All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, and drug test results, written or otherwise, received by the Department of Human Services as a part of the drug testing program under this subchapter shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure and may not be used or received in evidence, obtained in discovery, or disclosed in any public or private proceedings. (b) (1) Information regarding drug test results for a test administered under this subchapter shall not be released to law enforcement officers or used in any criminal proceeding. (2) Information released contrary to subdivision (b)(1) of this section is inadmissible as evidence in a criminal proceeding. (c) This subchapter does not prohibit: (1) The department or a drug testing agency conducting the drug test from having access to an adult applicant's or adult recipient's drug test information or using the information when consulting with legal counsel in connection with actions brought under or related to this subchapter or when the information is relevant to its defense in a civil or administrative matter; or (2) The reporting of child abuse, child sexual abuse, or neglect of a child. Amended by Act 2023, No. 832,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 557, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 556, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1205,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, and drug test results, written or otherwise, received by the Department of Human Services as a part of the drug testing program under this subchapter shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure and may not be used or received in evidence, obtained in discovery, or disclosed in any public or private proceedings.

(b) (1) Information regarding drug test results for a test administered under this subchapter shall not be released to law enforcement officers or used in any criminal proceeding. (2) Information released contrary to subdivision (b)(1) of this section is inadmissible as evidence in a criminal proceeding.

(1) Information regarding drug test results for a test administered under this subchapter shall not be released to law enforcement officers or used in any criminal proceeding.

(2) Information released contrary to subdivision (b)(1) of this section is inadmissible as evidence in a criminal proceeding.

(c) This subchapter does not prohibit: (1) The department or a drug testing agency conducting the drug test from having access to an adult applicant's or adult recipient's drug test information or using the information when consulting with legal counsel in connection with actions brought under or related to this subchapter or when the information is relevant to its defense in a civil or administrative matter; or (2) The reporting of child abuse, child sexual abuse, or neglect of a child.

(1) The department or a drug testing agency conducting the drug test from having access to an adult applicant's or adult recipient's drug test information or using the information when consulting with legal counsel in connection with actions brought under or related to this subchapter or when the information is relevant to its defense in a civil or administrative matter; or

(2) The reporting of child abuse, child sexual abuse, or neglect of a child.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 832,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 557, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 556, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1205,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-105 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-47-105
Liability for costs of proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) When an individual is detained or involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility under the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Protocol Act of 2017, § 20-47-801 et seq., or to the state's mental health system, the costs of proceedings shall be paid according to § 20-47-201 et seq. (b) If the individual alleged to be in need of involuntary admission to the state's mental health system or who was detained under the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Protocol Act of 2017, § 20-47-801 et seq., is discharged without admission, the costs of proceedings shall be paid by the person at whose instance the proceedings were held, unless waived by the court. Amended by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017. Rev. Stat., ch. 78, §§ 5, 6; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5832, 5833; Pope's Dig., §§ 7549, 7550; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 59-108, 59-109; Acts 2001, No. 1478, § 3.

(a) When an individual is detained or involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility under the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Protocol Act of 2017, § 20-47-801 et seq., or to the state's mental health system, the costs of proceedings shall be paid according to § 20-47-201 et seq.

(b) If the individual alleged to be in need of involuntary admission to the state's mental health system or who was detained under the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Protocol Act of 2017, § 20-47-801 et seq., is discharged without admission, the costs of proceedings shall be paid by the person at whose instance the proceedings were held, unless waived by the court.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 423,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017.

Rev. Stat., ch. 78, §§ 5, 6; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5832, 5833; Pope's Dig., §§ 7549, 7550; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 59-108, 59-109; Acts 2001, No. 1478, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-2203 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 22 / Section 20-10-2203
Liability of quality assurance committee members - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) A cause of action for damages or monetary liability shall not arise against a member of the quality assurance committee for an act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of the quality assurance committee if the committee member acts without malice or fraud. (b) This subchapter does not confer immunity from liability on an individual while performing services other than as a member of a quality assurance committee. Acts 2009, No. 198, § 1.

(a) A cause of action for damages or monetary liability shall not arise against a member of the quality assurance committee for an act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of the quality assurance committee if the committee member acts without malice or fraud.

(b) This subchapter does not confer immunity from liability on an individual while performing services other than as a member of a quality assurance committee.

Acts 2009, No. 198, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-906 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-10-906
Hearing on receivership
Status: in_force

The court shall appoint a receiver if it finds that any one (1) of the grounds for appointment set forth in § 20-10-904 is satisfied. Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 3, § 1; 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 1.

The court shall appoint a receiver if it finds that any one (1) of the grounds for appointment set forth in § 20-10-904 is satisfied.

Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 3, § 1; 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-19-305 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-19-305
Vaccination for dogs, cats, and other animals required
Status: in_force

All dogs, cats, and other animals shall be vaccinated against rabies as required by the State Board of Health. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 2; 1975, No. 725, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2402; Acts 2009, No. 159, § 4; 2011, No. 93, § 2.

All dogs, cats, and other animals shall be vaccinated against rabies as required by the State Board of Health.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 11, § 2; 1975, No. 725, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2402; Acts 2009, No. 159, § 4; 2011, No. 93, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-1003 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 10 / Section 20-15-1003
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) To assure the safety and accuracy of screening and diagnostic mammography and to promote the highest quality imaging in the most efficient setting to contain costs, radiological standards and quality assurance programs shall be established and administered by the Secretary of the Department of Health. (b) To assist the secretary in establishing the quality standards, there is created an advisory committee to be composed of: (1) The Director of Mammography at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, or his or her designee; (2) The Chair of the Breast Screening Project of the Arkansas Division of the American Cancer Society, or his or her designee; (3) A physician appointed by the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc., or his or her designee; (4) A health physicist from the Radiation Control Section, or his or her designee; (5) A medical physicist with experience and training in mammography procedures appointed by the secretary; (6) A registered X-ray technologist with experience and training in mammography practices and procedures appointed by the secretary; and (7) The President of the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Radiology, or his or her designee. (c) The committee and the secretary shall continuously review and revise the quality standards in light of current scientific knowledge, but no less frequently than one (1) time every year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5004, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989, No. 292, § 5; 1995, No. 508, § 3.

(a) To assure the safety and accuracy of screening and diagnostic mammography and to promote the highest quality imaging in the most efficient setting to contain costs, radiological standards and quality assurance programs shall be established and administered by the Secretary of the Department of Health.

(b) To assist the secretary in establishing the quality standards, there is created an advisory committee to be composed of: (1) The Director of Mammography at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, or his or her designee; (2) The Chair of the Breast Screening Project of the Arkansas Division of the American Cancer Society, or his or her designee; (3) A physician appointed by the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc., or his or her designee; (4) A health physicist from the Radiation Control Section, or his or her designee; (5) A medical physicist with experience and training in mammography procedures appointed by the secretary; (6) A registered X-ray technologist with experience and training in mammography practices and procedures appointed by the secretary; and (7) The President of the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Radiology, or his or her designee.

(1) The Director of Mammography at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, or his or her designee;

(2) The Chair of the Breast Screening Project of the Arkansas Division of the American Cancer Society, or his or her designee;

(3) A physician appointed by the Arkansas Medical Society, Inc., or his or her designee;

(4) A health physicist from the Radiation Control Section, or his or her designee;

(5) A medical physicist with experience and training in mammography procedures appointed by the secretary;

(6) A registered X-ray technologist with experience and training in mammography practices and procedures appointed by the secretary; and

(7) The President of the Arkansas Chapter of the American College of Radiology, or his or her designee.

(c) The committee and the secretary shall continuously review and revise the quality standards in light of current scientific knowledge, but no less frequently than one (1) time every year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5004, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989, No. 292, § 5; 1995, No. 508, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2604 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 26 / Section 20-77-2604
Compensation to caregiver
Status: in_force

(a) A caregiver designated under this subchapter shall not accept compensation in exchange for aftercare provided to the patient. (b) This subchapter does not prevent an individual who is a licensed medical professional under Arkansas Code Title 17, Subtitle 3, or has completed training as a trained in-home assistant under § 20-77-2301 et seq. from serving as a caregiver under this subchapter so long as the individual does not accept compensation in exchange for aftercare provided to the patient. Added by Act 2015, No. 1013,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A caregiver designated under this subchapter shall not accept compensation in exchange for aftercare provided to the patient.

(b) This subchapter does not prevent an individual who is a licensed medical professional under Arkansas Code Title 17, Subtitle 3, or has completed training as a trained in-home assistant under § 20-77-2301 et seq. from serving as a caregiver under this subchapter so long as the individual does not accept compensation in exchange for aftercare provided to the patient.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1013,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-502 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-15-502
Reports required
Status: in_force

(a) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, city police officer, state police officer, member of the staff of any public or private hospital, or attending physician with knowledge of the sudden death of a child between the ages of one (1) week and one (1) year who appeared in apparent good health shall immediately report the death to the county coroner or the county sheriff if the county coroner is unavailable, within twenty-four (24) hours after the discovery of the death. (b) The report shall include facts concerning the time, place, manner, and circumstances surrounding the death. (c) Upon receipt of the report, the county coroner, or the county sheriff if the county coroner is unavailable, shall report the death to the Department of Health and the Child Abuse Hotline. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1211,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1979, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-640.

(a) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, city police officer, state police officer, member of the staff of any public or private hospital, or attending physician with knowledge of the sudden death of a child between the ages of one (1) week and one (1) year who appeared in apparent good health shall immediately report the death to the county coroner or the county sheriff if the county coroner is unavailable, within twenty-four (24) hours after the discovery of the death.

(b) The report shall include facts concerning the time, place, manner, and circumstances surrounding the death.

(c) Upon receipt of the report, the county coroner, or the county sheriff if the county coroner is unavailable, shall report the death to the Department of Health and the Child Abuse Hotline.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1211,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-640.