Ark. Code Ann. § 20-23-404 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-23-404
Operators
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Boiler Inspection Division shall conduct examinations for each applicant seeking a boiler operator's license. (2) The examination may be either written or oral. (3) Each applicant shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the examination and the first license. (4) Each license shall be renewed annually. The annual fee shall be seventeen dollars ($17.00). (5) Before the applicant may participate in an examination, he or she shall have had not less than six (6) months of on-the-job training. Proof of this on-the-job training shall be furnished to the Division of Labor by the employer before the examination. (6) A restricted license may be issued to an applicant who has passed the examination required in this subsection but who has not met the requirements of subdivision (a)(5) of this section, provided that: (A) The restricted license shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of issue; and (B) The licensee is to work under the direction and supervision of a regularly licensed boiler operator. (b) (1) Any operator found operating a boiler without a certificate issued by the Boiler Inspection Division or operating a boiler knowing it to be defective shall have his or her license revoked at once. (2) Any person found operating a boiler without an operator's license shall be subject to an administrative fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100). Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5462, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1961, No. 494, § 7; 1970 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 65, § 3; 1975, No. 162, § 4; 1979, No. 526, § 4; 1981, No. 9, § 4; 1983, No. 303, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-507; Acts 1999, No. 982, § 17; 2003, No. 1184, § 2.

(a) (1) The Boiler Inspection Division shall conduct examinations for each applicant seeking a boiler operator's license. (2) The examination may be either written or oral. (3) Each applicant shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the examination and the first license. (4) Each license shall be renewed annually. The annual fee shall be seventeen dollars ($17.00). (5) Before the applicant may participate in an examination, he or she shall have had not less than six (6) months of on-the-job training. Proof of this on-the-job training shall be furnished to the Division of Labor by the employer before the examination. (6) A restricted license may be issued to an applicant who has passed the examination required in this subsection but who has not met the requirements of subdivision (a)(5) of this section, provided that: (A) The restricted license shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of issue; and (B) The licensee is to work under the direction and supervision of a regularly licensed boiler operator.

(1) The Boiler Inspection Division shall conduct examinations for each applicant seeking a boiler operator's license.

(2) The examination may be either written or oral.

(3) Each applicant shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the examination and the first license.

(4) Each license shall be renewed annually. The annual fee shall be seventeen dollars ($17.00).

(5) Before the applicant may participate in an examination, he or she shall have had not less than six (6) months of on-the-job training. Proof of this on-the-job training shall be furnished to the Division of Labor by the employer before the examination.

(6) A restricted license may be issued to an applicant who has passed the examination required in this subsection but who has not met the requirements of subdivision (a)(5) of this section, provided that: (A) The restricted license shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of issue; and (B) The licensee is to work under the direction and supervision of a regularly licensed boiler operator.

(A) The restricted license shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of issue; and

(B) The licensee is to work under the direction and supervision of a regularly licensed boiler operator.

(b) (1) Any operator found operating a boiler without a certificate issued by the Boiler Inspection Division or operating a boiler knowing it to be defective shall have his or her license revoked at once. (2) Any person found operating a boiler without an operator's license shall be subject to an administrative fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(1) Any operator found operating a boiler without a certificate issued by the Boiler Inspection Division or operating a boiler knowing it to be defective shall have his or her license revoked at once.

(2) Any person found operating a boiler without an operator's license shall be subject to an administrative fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5462, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 494, § 7; 1970 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 65, § 3; 1975, No. 162, § 4; 1979, No. 526, § 4; 1981, No. 9, § 4; 1983, No. 303, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-507; Acts 1999, No. 982, § 17; 2003, No. 1184, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-1405 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 14 / Section 20-17-1405
Verification that unclaimed remains are a veteran's - Veteran status unknown at the time of final disposition of the body
Status: in_force

A funeral establishment that is also the authorizing agent that determines the final disposition of the remains of a decedent and directs that the body of the decedent be cremated: (1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent; (2) Shall store the cremated remains for five (5) days from the date of cremation; (3) May share identifying information of the decedent with a veterans service organization or the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to: (A) Determine whether the decedent was a veteran; and (B) Verify that the decedent is entitled to veteran interment benefits; and (4) (A) May dispose of the cremated remains after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to: (i) A veterans service organization; (ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or (iii) The next of kin of the decedent. (B) The disposal of the remains of the decedent must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas. Added by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

A funeral establishment that is also the authorizing agent that determines the final disposition of the remains of a decedent and directs that the body of the decedent be cremated:

(1) Shall place the cremated remains in a container marked with the proper identification of the decedent;

(2) Shall store the cremated remains for five (5) days from the date of cremation;

(3) May share identifying information of the decedent with a veterans service organization or the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to: (A) Determine whether the decedent was a veteran; and (B) Verify that the decedent is entitled to veteran interment benefits; and

(A) Determine whether the decedent was a veteran; and

(B) Verify that the decedent is entitled to veteran interment benefits; and

(4) (A) May dispose of the cremated remains after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to: (i) A veterans service organization; (ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or (iii) The next of kin of the decedent. (B) The disposal of the remains of the decedent must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.

(A) May dispose of the cremated remains after five (5) days from the date of cremation if the cremated remains are not relinquished to: (i) A veterans service organization; (ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or (iii) The next of kin of the decedent.

(i) A veterans service organization;

(ii) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(iii) The next of kin of the decedent.

(B) The disposal of the remains of the decedent must comply with the public health and welfare laws of the State of Arkansas.

Added by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-615 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-7-615
Prescriber with a prescription drug violation
Status: in_force

(a) A prescriber who has been found by his or her licensing board to be in violation of a rule or law involving prescription drugs shall be required by the appropriate licensing board to register with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and access patient information before writing a prescription for an opioid. (b) The licensing board, in its discretion, may remove this requirement after a period of time if the licensing board deems removal of the requirement appropriate. Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A prescriber who has been found by his or her licensing board to be in violation of a rule or law involving prescription drugs shall be required by the appropriate licensing board to register with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and access patient information before writing a prescription for an opioid.

(b) The licensing board, in its discretion, may remove this requirement after a period of time if the licensing board deems removal of the requirement appropriate.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-25-111 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 25 / Section 20-25-111
Reports
Status: in_force

All manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and installers in this state shall make and maintain such reports and information deemed necessary and shall provide the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development such reports and information as the secretary may require pursuant to Title VI of Pub. L. No. 93-383. Acts 1977, No. 419, § 3; 1981, No. 533, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3017; Acts 2001, No. 1067, § 6; 2007, No. 1010, § 3.

All manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and installers in this state shall make and maintain such reports and information deemed necessary and shall provide the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development such reports and information as the secretary may require pursuant to Title VI of Pub. L. No. 93-383.

Acts 1977, No. 419, § 3; 1981, No. 533, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3017; Acts 2001, No. 1067, § 6; 2007, No. 1010, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-61-209 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 61 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-61-209
Judicial review
Status: in_force

(a) Any person adversely affected by an act, order, or ruling made by the Director of the Arkansas Bureau of Standards pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter may, within forty-five (45) days thereafter, bring action in the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the actions. (b) The form of the proceeding shall be any which may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies or, in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions. Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1209, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-993; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1005, § 7.

(a) Any person adversely affected by an act, order, or ruling made by the Director of the Arkansas Bureau of Standards pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter may, within forty-five (45) days thereafter, bring action in the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the actions.

(b) The form of the proceeding shall be any which may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies or, in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions.

Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1209, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-993; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1005, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-19-506 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-19-506
Insurance - Signs - Notification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A possessor of a large carnivore shall maintain liability insurance coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each occurrence for liability damages for destruction of or damage to property and for death or bodily injury to a person caused by the large carnivore. (2) The possessor of a large carnivore shall provide a copy of the policy for liability insurance to the county sheriff's department on an annual basis to obtain or renew a permit. (b) (1) The possessor of a large carnivore shall post and display a sign at each possible entrance onto the premises where a large carnivore is kept. (2) The sign shall be clearly legible and easily readable by the public. (3) The sign shall warn that there is a large carnivore on the premises. Acts 2005, No. 2226, § 1.

(a) (1) A possessor of a large carnivore shall maintain liability insurance coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each occurrence for liability damages for destruction of or damage to property and for death or bodily injury to a person caused by the large carnivore. (2) The possessor of a large carnivore shall provide a copy of the policy for liability insurance to the county sheriff's department on an annual basis to obtain or renew a permit.

(1) A possessor of a large carnivore shall maintain liability insurance coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each occurrence for liability damages for destruction of or damage to property and for death or bodily injury to a person caused by the large carnivore.

(2) The possessor of a large carnivore shall provide a copy of the policy for liability insurance to the county sheriff's department on an annual basis to obtain or renew a permit.

(b) (1) The possessor of a large carnivore shall post and display a sign at each possible entrance onto the premises where a large carnivore is kept. (2) The sign shall be clearly legible and easily readable by the public. (3) The sign shall warn that there is a large carnivore on the premises.

(1) The possessor of a large carnivore shall post and display a sign at each possible entrance onto the premises where a large carnivore is kept.

(2) The sign shall be clearly legible and easily readable by the public.

(3) The sign shall warn that there is a large carnivore on the premises.

Acts 2005, No. 2226, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-602 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-48-602
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly declares that it is the goal of this subchapter to improve the quality of life of all individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and to integrate individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities into the mainstream of society by ensuring them the availability of community residential opportunities in the residential areas of this state. (b) In order to implement this goal, this subchapter should be liberally construed toward that end. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 31, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 611, § 2.

(a) The General Assembly declares that it is the goal of this subchapter to improve the quality of life of all individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and to integrate individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities into the mainstream of society by ensuring them the availability of community residential opportunities in the residential areas of this state.

(b) In order to implement this goal, this subchapter should be liberally construed toward that end.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 31, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 611, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-112 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-10-112
Results of a survey, inspection, or investigation prohibited in advertisements
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the results of a survey, inspection, or investigation of a long-term care facility conducted by any state or federal department or agency, including any statement of deficiencies, all findings and deficiencies cited in a statement of deficiencies, all proposed and implemented plans of correction, and all statements of interviews with individuals in connection with any inspection or investigation, shall not be used in an advertisement, unless the advertisement includes all of the following: (1) The date the survey, inspection, or investigation was conducted; (2) A statement that a facility is required to submit a plan of correction in response to a statement of deficiencies, if applicable; (3) If a finding or deficiency cited in the statement of deficiencies has been corrected, a statement that the finding or deficiency has been corrected and the date that the finding or deficiency was corrected; and (4) A statement that the advertisement is not authorized or endorsed by the Department of Human Services or any other government agency. (b) This section does not prohibit the results of a survey, inspection, or investigation conducted under this section from being used in an administrative proceeding or a criminal investigation or prosecution. (c) The information required in subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be in the same font and size as the other language on or in the advertisement; and (2) Appear as prominently as other language used in the advertisement. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2015, No. 1054,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the results of a survey, inspection, or investigation of a long-term care facility conducted by any state or federal department or agency, including any statement of deficiencies, all findings and deficiencies cited in a statement of deficiencies, all proposed and implemented plans of correction, and all statements of interviews with individuals in connection with any inspection or investigation, shall not be used in an advertisement, unless the advertisement includes all of the following: (1) The date the survey, inspection, or investigation was conducted; (2) A statement that a facility is required to submit a plan of correction in response to a statement of deficiencies, if applicable; (3) If a finding or deficiency cited in the statement of deficiencies has been corrected, a statement that the finding or deficiency has been corrected and the date that the finding or deficiency was corrected; and (4) A statement that the advertisement is not authorized or endorsed by the Department of Human Services or any other government agency.

(1) The date the survey, inspection, or investigation was conducted;

(2) A statement that a facility is required to submit a plan of correction in response to a statement of deficiencies, if applicable;

(3) If a finding or deficiency cited in the statement of deficiencies has been corrected, a statement that the finding or deficiency has been corrected and the date that the finding or deficiency was corrected; and

(4) A statement that the advertisement is not authorized or endorsed by the Department of Human Services or any other government agency.

(b) This section does not prohibit the results of a survey, inspection, or investigation conducted under this section from being used in an administrative proceeding or a criminal investigation or prosecution.

(c) The information required in subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Be in the same font and size as the other language on or in the advertisement; and (2) Appear as prominently as other language used in the advertisement.

(1) Be in the same font and size as the other language on or in the advertisement; and

(2) Appear as prominently as other language used in the advertisement.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1054,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-704 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-27-704
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Direct smoking of tobacco and indirect smoking of tobacco through inhaling the smoke of those who are smoking nearby are major causes of preventable diseases and death; and (2) Prohibiting tobacco use in medical facilities will decrease the use of tobacco and exposure to harm from tobacco. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Direct smoking of tobacco and indirect smoking of tobacco through inhaling the smoke of those who are smoking nearby are major causes of preventable diseases and death; and

(2) Prohibiting tobacco use in medical facilities will decrease the use of tobacco and exposure to harm from tobacco.

Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-101 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-17-101
Death - Legal definition
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is dead who has sustained either: (1) Irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (2) Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem. (b) A determination of death shall be made in accordance with accepted medical standards. Acts 1979, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 386, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-537, 82-538.

(a) An individual is dead who has sustained either: (1) Irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (2) Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

(1) Irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or

(2) Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

(b) A determination of death shall be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.

Acts 1979, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 386, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-537, 82-538.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1508 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-27-1508
[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, § 8.

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, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-2-104 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-2-104
Reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission shall serve without pay, but those members not employed by the State of Arkansas may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (b) The commission may authorize expense reimbursement for its members performing official duties of the commission by a majority vote of its total membership cast at its first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year. (c) Any expense reimbursement shall not exceed the rate established for state employees in the state travel rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1801, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1017, § 3; 1997, No. 250, § 177; 2003, No. 229, § 3; 2007, No. 827, § 145.

(a) Members of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission shall serve without pay, but those members not employed by the State of Arkansas may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(b) The commission may authorize expense reimbursement for its members performing official duties of the commission by a majority vote of its total membership cast at its first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year.

(c) Any expense reimbursement shall not exceed the rate established for state employees in the state travel rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1801, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1017, § 3; 1997, No. 250, § 177; 2003, No. 229, § 3; 2007, No. 827, § 145.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-409 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-18-409
Disclosure of affidavits
Status: in_force

(a) The hospital, birthing center, certified nurse practitioner, or licensed midwife shall make available to the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration completed affidavits of paternity. Such a disclosure shall constitute an exception to the general prohibition under § 20-18-304 . (b) Information obtained by the office pursuant to this section may be used in an action or proceeding before any court, administrative tribunal, or other body for the purpose of establishing a child support obligation or collecting the child support obligation. (c) (1) (A) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services may obtain a certified copy of a completed affidavit of paternity from the Division of Vital Records of the Department of Health. (B) The disclosure of the affidavit is exempted under § 20-18-304 . (2) Information obtained by the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be used in an action before a circuit court for the purpose of identifying a parent in a dependency-neglect proceeding under § 9-27-303 . Amended by Act 2015, No. 546,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1993, No. 928, § 2.

(a) The hospital, birthing center, certified nurse practitioner, or licensed midwife shall make available to the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration completed affidavits of paternity. Such a disclosure shall constitute an exception to the general prohibition under § 20-18-304 .

(b) Information obtained by the office pursuant to this section may be used in an action or proceeding before any court, administrative tribunal, or other body for the purpose of establishing a child support obligation or collecting the child support obligation.

(c) (1) (A) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services may obtain a certified copy of a completed affidavit of paternity from the Division of Vital Records of the Department of Health. (B) The disclosure of the affidavit is exempted under § 20-18-304 . (2) Information obtained by the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be used in an action before a circuit court for the purpose of identifying a parent in a dependency-neglect proceeding under § 9-27-303 .

(1) (A) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services may obtain a certified copy of a completed affidavit of paternity from the Division of Vital Records of the Department of Health. (B) The disclosure of the affidavit is exempted under § 20-18-304 .

(A) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services may obtain a certified copy of a completed affidavit of paternity from the Division of Vital Records of the Department of Health.

(B) The disclosure of the affidavit is exempted under § 20-18-304 .

(2) Information obtained by the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section may be used in an action before a circuit court for the purpose of identifying a parent in a dependency-neglect proceeding under § 9-27-303 .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 546,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1993, No. 928, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-804 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-76-804
Reporting requirement
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services shall report the department's implementation of the employment and training program requirement under § 20-76-803 one (1) time per calendar quarter to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor. (b) The department shall develop and submit a report containing statistics of participation in the employment and training program one (1) time per calendar quarter to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor. Added by Act 2019, No. 974,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. See Act 2019, No. 974, § 2.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall report the department's implementation of the employment and training program requirement under § 20-76-803 one (1) time per calendar quarter to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.

(b) The department shall develop and submit a report containing statistics of participation in the employment and training program one (1) time per calendar quarter to the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor.

Added by Act 2019, No. 974,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

See Act 2019, No. 974, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-203 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-203
Prosecutions
Status: in_force

All prosecutions brought for violations of the provisions of this subchapter shall be brought in any court having competent jurisdiction, and it shall be the duty of all prosecuting attorneys in whose county any violations may occur to attend and prosecute those cases, and for so doing they shall be entitled to the same fees as are now provided for like service in the same court. Acts 1941, No. 114, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-918.

All prosecutions brought for violations of the provisions of this subchapter shall be brought in any court having competent jurisdiction, and it shall be the duty of all prosecuting attorneys in whose county any violations may occur to attend and prosecute those cases, and for so doing they shall be entitled to the same fees as are now provided for like service in the same court.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-918.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-35-103 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 35 / Section 20-35-103
Nondisclosure
Status: in_force

(a) No research records of individual subjects in genetic research studies shall be: (1) Subject to subpoena or discovery in civil suits, except in cases in which the information in the records is the basis of the suit; or (2) Disclosed to employers or health insurers without the informed, written consent of the individual. (b) (1) All stored tissues, including blood, that arise from surgery, other diagnostic or therapeutic steps, or autopsy may be disclosed for genetic or other research studies, if: (A) The patient's name or Social Security number is not attached to or included with the specimen; or (B) The patient's name or Social Security number is attached to or included with the specimen and the patient has given informed written consent to the disclosure. (2) Informed written consent shall not be included in a section of the consent for treatment, admission to a hospital or clinic, or permission for an autopsy. (c) (1) It shall be permissible to publish or otherwise use the results of genetic research studies for research or educational purposes if no individual subject is identified. (2) If specific informed consent from the individual has been obtained in writing, the individual may be identified. Acts 2001, No. 1251, § 3.

(a) No research records of individual subjects in genetic research studies shall be: (1) Subject to subpoena or discovery in civil suits, except in cases in which the information in the records is the basis of the suit; or (2) Disclosed to employers or health insurers without the informed, written consent of the individual.

(1) Subject to subpoena or discovery in civil suits, except in cases in which the information in the records is the basis of the suit; or

(2) Disclosed to employers or health insurers without the informed, written consent of the individual.

(b) (1) All stored tissues, including blood, that arise from surgery, other diagnostic or therapeutic steps, or autopsy may be disclosed for genetic or other research studies, if: (A) The patient's name or Social Security number is not attached to or included with the specimen; or (B) The patient's name or Social Security number is attached to or included with the specimen and the patient has given informed written consent to the disclosure. (2) Informed written consent shall not be included in a section of the consent for treatment, admission to a hospital or clinic, or permission for an autopsy.

(1) All stored tissues, including blood, that arise from surgery, other diagnostic or therapeutic steps, or autopsy may be disclosed for genetic or other research studies, if: (A) The patient's name or Social Security number is not attached to or included with the specimen; or (B) The patient's name or Social Security number is attached to or included with the specimen and the patient has given informed written consent to the disclosure.

(A) The patient's name or Social Security number is not attached to or included with the specimen; or

(B) The patient's name or Social Security number is attached to or included with the specimen and the patient has given informed written consent to the disclosure.

(2) Informed written consent shall not be included in a section of the consent for treatment, admission to a hospital or clinic, or permission for an autopsy.

(c) (1) It shall be permissible to publish or otherwise use the results of genetic research studies for research or educational purposes if no individual subject is identified. (2) If specific informed consent from the individual has been obtained in writing, the individual may be identified.

(1) It shall be permissible to publish or otherwise use the results of genetic research studies for research or educational purposes if no individual subject is identified.

(2) If specific informed consent from the individual has been obtained in writing, the individual may be identified.

Acts 2001, No. 1251, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-504 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-47-504
Components of system of care
Status: in_force

The components of the system of care shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Single point of entry; (2) Screening and assessment; (3) Case management; (4) Case review; (5) Collaborative evaluation; and (6) Service array. Acts 1991, No. 964, § 4; 2001, No. 1517, § 3.

The components of the system of care shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Single point of entry;

(2) Screening and assessment;

(3) Case management;

(4) Case review;

(5) Collaborative evaluation; and

(6) Service array.

Acts 1991, No. 964, § 4; 2001, No. 1517, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-307 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-76-307
Extra help restriction
Status: in_force

An extra help employee of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination shall not be employed for a period of time exceeding one thousand eight hundred (1,800) hours in a fiscal year. Added by Act 2023, No. 25,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.

An extra help employee of the State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination shall not be employed for a period of time exceeding one thousand eight hundred (1,800) hours in a fiscal year.

Added by Act 2023, No. 25,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-901 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-17-901
Registration required
Status: in_force

All cemeteries now existing in the state shall be registered with the county judge, if under his or her jurisdiction, or with the mayor, as the case may be, and a copy of the registration shall be filed with the Department of Health. This registration shall show the location and boundaries of the cemetery. Acts 1929, No. 204, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6447; Acts 1985, No. 1014, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-402.

All cemeteries now existing in the state shall be registered with the county judge, if under his or her jurisdiction, or with the mayor, as the case may be, and a copy of the registration shall be filed with the Department of Health. This registration shall show the location and boundaries of the cemetery.

Acts 1929, No. 204, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6447; Acts 1985, No. 1014, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-703 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-47-703
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds: (1) The system for providing behavioral healthcare services to children, youth, and their families should ensure that those services are appropriate, cost-effective, and provided in the least restrictive settings; (2) Behavioral health and other services identified in § 20-47-502(10) are provided to children and youth by various departments, agencies, and providers at both the state and local level, often without appropriate or effective collaboration; (3) Providing effective services for children with the most severe needs requires many areas of expertise and shared responsibility among the aforementioned departments, agencies, and providers; and (4) The system of behavioral health care should be built upon the foundation established by the Child and Adolescent Service System Program principles identified in § 20-47-503 . The guiding principles for establishing the system of care should be: (A) The system should be family-driven, child-centered, and youth-guided and should include family participation at all levels of the services system; (B) The system should be community-based with decision-making responsibility and management at the regional and local levels; and (C) The system should be culturally competent, with agencies, programs, and services responsive to the cultural and individual differences of the populations they serve. Acts 2007, No. 1593, § 1.

The General Assembly finds:

(1) The system for providing behavioral healthcare services to children, youth, and their families should ensure that those services are appropriate, cost-effective, and provided in the least restrictive settings;

(2) Behavioral health and other services identified in § 20-47-502(10) are provided to children and youth by various departments, agencies, and providers at both the state and local level, often without appropriate or effective collaboration;

(3) Providing effective services for children with the most severe needs requires many areas of expertise and shared responsibility among the aforementioned departments, agencies, and providers; and

(4) The system of behavioral health care should be built upon the foundation established by the Child and Adolescent Service System Program principles identified in § 20-47-503 . The guiding principles for establishing the system of care should be: (A) The system should be family-driven, child-centered, and youth-guided and should include family participation at all levels of the services system; (B) The system should be community-based with decision-making responsibility and management at the regional and local levels; and (C) The system should be culturally competent, with agencies, programs, and services responsive to the cultural and individual differences of the populations they serve.

(A) The system should be family-driven, child-centered, and youth-guided and should include family participation at all levels of the services system;

(B) The system should be community-based with decision-making responsibility and management at the regional and local levels; and

(C) The system should be culturally competent, with agencies, programs, and services responsive to the cultural and individual differences of the populations they serve.

Acts 2007, No. 1593, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1304 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-16-1304
Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(a) A person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law shall not perform an abortion on a pregnant woman with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human individual whose heartbeat has been detected under § 20-16-1303 and is twelve (12) weeks or greater gestation. (b) A violation of this section as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board shall result in the revocation of the medical license of the person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law. Added by Act 2013, No. 301,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) A person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law shall not perform an abortion on a pregnant woman with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human individual whose heartbeat has been detected under § 20-16-1303 and is twelve (12) weeks or greater gestation.

(b) A violation of this section as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board shall result in the revocation of the medical license of the person authorized to perform abortions under Arkansas law.

Added by Act 2013, No. 301,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-210 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-27-210
Regulation of sterilization by State Board of Health
Status: in_force

(a) It is made the duty of the State Board of Health to promulgate and publish rules prescribing the method of sterilization that may be used by those engaged in the manufacturing of mattresses and bedding or in the renovation thereof. (b) All persons, firms, or corporations who shall conform to the rules as promulgated by the board, as directed, shall be deemed as complying with the law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2090, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1927, No. 249, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 6466; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-727.

(a) It is made the duty of the State Board of Health to promulgate and publish rules prescribing the method of sterilization that may be used by those engaged in the manufacturing of mattresses and bedding or in the renovation thereof.

(b) All persons, firms, or corporations who shall conform to the rules as promulgated by the board, as directed, shall be deemed as complying with the law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2090, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1927, No. 249, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 6466; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-727.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-407 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-10-407
Denial, revocation, or suspension
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services may refuse to issue or renew a long-term care facility administrator's license or may revoke or suspend the license of a long-term care facility administrator if the department finds that the applicant or licensee does not qualify for licensure or has violated § 20-10-101(1) -(6), § 20-10-203(b) , § 20-10-212 , §§ 20-10-402 and 20-10-403 , § 20-10-405(b) , § 20-10-406 , and this section or rules of the department relating to the proper administration and management of a long-term care facility. (b) Any denial of the issuance or renewal of a long-term care facility license or a long-term care facility administrator's license or the revocation or suspension of the license shall be after notice and hearing before an impartial hearing officer as provided in § 20-10-208 and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in § 20-10-212 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1879, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 58, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2207; Acts 2005, No. 898, § 5.

(a) The Department of Human Services may refuse to issue or renew a long-term care facility administrator's license or may revoke or suspend the license of a long-term care facility administrator if the department finds that the applicant or licensee does not qualify for licensure or has violated § 20-10-101(1) -(6), § 20-10-203(b) , § 20-10-212 , §§ 20-10-402 and 20-10-403 , § 20-10-405(b) , § 20-10-406 , and this section or rules of the department relating to the proper administration and management of a long-term care facility.

(b) Any denial of the issuance or renewal of a long-term care facility license or a long-term care facility administrator's license or the revocation or suspension of the license shall be after notice and hearing before an impartial hearing officer as provided in § 20-10-208 and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in § 20-10-212 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1879, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 58, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2207; Acts 2005, No. 898, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-247 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-247
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund to be used exclusively by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (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 authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to manufactured milk that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2196, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 114, § [9], as added by 1987, No. 534, § 2; 1991, No. 328, § 4.

(a) All fees and fines collected under this subchapter are special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund to be used exclusively by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(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 authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to manufactured milk that pertain to fees collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2196, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § [9], as added by 1987, No. 534, § 2; 1991, No. 328, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-64-102
Narcotic drugs in safe, locked receptacle
Status: in_force

(a) Any apothecary who is authorized to posses narcotic drugs as defined by the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act, § 20-64-201 et seq., shall keep the narcotic drugs in a safe, or other receptacle equipped with a lock, sufficient to secure the narcotic drugs against theft. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be punished as provided by § 20-64-220 . Acts 1961, No. 419, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-1025, 82-1026.

(a) Any apothecary who is authorized to posses narcotic drugs as defined by the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act, § 20-64-201 et seq., shall keep the narcotic drugs in a safe, or other receptacle equipped with a lock, sufficient to secure the narcotic drugs against theft.

(b) Any person who violates this section shall be punished as provided by § 20-64-220 .

Acts 1961, No. 419, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-1025, 82-1026.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-827 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-64-827
Appeals
Status: in_force

All commitment orders authorized herein shall be considered final and appealable under Rule 2 of the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure - Civil. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 17.

All commitment orders authorized herein shall be considered final and appealable under Rule 2 of the Arkansas Rules of Appellate Procedure - Civil.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-701 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-9-701
Uniform Medicare charges
Status: in_force

The agency administering the Medicare program in Arkansas shall establish reasonable charges on a single statewide basis according to field of practice. The reasonable charges shall be based on uniform prevailing limits for all physicians throughout the state for the same or similar services. Acts 1973, No. 416, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 66-5101.

The agency administering the Medicare program in Arkansas shall establish reasonable charges on a single statewide basis according to field of practice. The reasonable charges shall be based on uniform prevailing limits for all physicians throughout the state for the same or similar services.

Acts 1973, No. 416, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 66-5101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-80-406 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-80-406
Disposition of applications - Prior municipal approval
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands may accept, modify, or deny any application. (b) Before the Commissioner of State Lands may donate any parcel to any applicant, other than agents of a city or incorporated town, the city or town shall grant express approval of the donation, thereby avoiding possible conflicts in planning or development projects overseen by the cities or towns of this state. Acts 1993, No. 1009, §§ 7, 8.

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands may accept, modify, or deny any application.

(b) Before the Commissioner of State Lands may donate any parcel to any applicant, other than agents of a city or incorporated town, the city or town shall grant express approval of the donation, thereby avoiding possible conflicts in planning or development projects overseen by the cities or towns of this state.

Acts 1993, No. 1009, §§ 7, 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-20-302 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-20-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2002, eff. 7/24/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5017, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 983, § 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2002, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5017, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 983, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-903 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-13-903
Authorization to follow Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Orders in the prehospital setting
Status: in_force

(a) Qualified emergency medical services personnel may follow Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Orders pertaining to adult patients in the prehospital setting in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, if the order available to the personnel is in a format approved by the Department of Health. (b) This section shall not authorize emergency medical personnel to follow an Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Order for any patient who is able to and does express to the personnel the desire to be resuscitated before cardiac or respiratory arrest. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1926, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1101, § 3.

(a) Qualified emergency medical services personnel may follow Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Orders pertaining to adult patients in the prehospital setting in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, if the order available to the personnel is in a format approved by the Department of Health.

(b) This section shall not authorize emergency medical personnel to follow an Emergency Medical Services Do Not Resuscitate Order for any patient who is able to and does express to the personnel the desire to be resuscitated before cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1926, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1101, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-86-101 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 86 / Section 20-86-101
Title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Savings Initiative Act". Acts 1999, No. 1217, § 1.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Savings Initiative Act".

Acts 1999, No. 1217, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1705 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 17 / Section 20-10-1705
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services may charge fees which shall be paid by assisted living facilities to cover administrative costs associated with licensing, inspection, and the regulation of assisted living facilities. (b) The department shall promulgate rules necessary for charging administrative fees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1909, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1230, § 5.

(a) The Department of Human Services may charge fees which shall be paid by assisted living facilities to cover administrative costs associated with licensing, inspection, and the regulation of assisted living facilities.

(b) The department shall promulgate rules necessary for charging administrative fees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1909, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1230, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-1201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 12 / Section 20-13-1201
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bioterrorism" means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product to cause or attempt to cause death, disease, or other biological malfunction in any living organism; (2) "Disaster location" means any geographical location where a bioterrorism attack, terrorist attack, catastrophic or natural disaster, or other emergency occurs; and (3) "First responders" means state and local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, and emergency medical personnel who will be deployed to bioterrorism attacks, terrorist attacks, catastrophic or natural disasters, and emergencies. Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 29, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4992, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1401, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Bioterrorism" means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product that may be engineered as a result of biotechnology or any naturally occurring or bioengineered component of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance, or biological product to cause or attempt to cause death, disease, or other biological malfunction in any living organism;

(2) "Disaster location" means any geographical location where a bioterrorism attack, terrorist attack, catastrophic or natural disaster, or other emergency occurs; and

(3) "First responders" means state and local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, and emergency medical personnel who will be deployed to bioterrorism attacks, terrorist attacks, catastrophic or natural disasters, and emergencies.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 29, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4992, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1401, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-211 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-13-211
Fees
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health may establish the fees to be charged by the Department of Health to defray the cost of administering and enforcing this subchapter, as follows: (1) The testing fee not to exceed the cost of administering the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination; (2) (A) The licensure fee for emergency medical services personnel, which shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00). (B) Ten dollars ($10.00) of the licensure fee shall be credited to the Emergency Medical Services Revolving Fund. (C) The licensure shall be valid for two (2) years; (3) The biennial renewal of the emergency medical services personnel licensure, which shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00). Ten dollars ($10.00) of the biennial renewal shall be credited to the fund; (4) The issuance and annual renewal of an operational permit for each ambulance service, which shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); (5) The annual inspection and permitting of emergency vehicles, which shall not exceed five dollars ($5.00) per vehicle; and (6) The issuance and renewal of an operational license for each air ambulance service, which shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1975, No. 435, § 7; 1985, No. 1001, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3407; Acts 1987, No. 345, § 4; 2005, No. 648, § 1; 2009, No. 689, § 11.

The State Board of Health may establish the fees to be charged by the Department of Health to defray the cost of administering and enforcing this subchapter, as follows:

(1) The testing fee not to exceed the cost of administering the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination;

(2) (A) The licensure fee for emergency medical services personnel, which shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00). (B) Ten dollars ($10.00) of the licensure fee shall be credited to the Emergency Medical Services Revolving Fund. (C) The licensure shall be valid for two (2) years;

(A) The licensure fee for emergency medical services personnel, which shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00).

(B) Ten dollars ($10.00) of the licensure fee shall be credited to the Emergency Medical Services Revolving Fund.

(C) The licensure shall be valid for two (2) years;

(3) The biennial renewal of the emergency medical services personnel licensure, which shall not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00). Ten dollars ($10.00) of the biennial renewal shall be credited to the fund;

(4) The issuance and annual renewal of an operational permit for each ambulance service, which shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00);

(5) The annual inspection and permitting of emergency vehicles, which shall not exceed five dollars ($5.00) per vehicle; and

(6) The issuance and renewal of an operational license for each air ambulance service, which shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1975, No. 435, § 7; 1985, No. 1001, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3407; Acts 1987, No. 345, § 4; 2005, No. 648, § 1; 2009, No. 689, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-60-303 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 60 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-60-303
Regulatory authority of Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 418,§ 3, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2217, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5088, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 468, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2022.

The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules that are necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2217, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5088, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 468, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-81-102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 81 / Section 20-81-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6330, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2310, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 324, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 11-1410, 11-1411.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6330, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2310, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 324, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 11-1410, 11-1411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-1301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-9-1301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Peer Review Fairness Act". Added by Act 2013, No. 766,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Peer Review Fairness Act".

Added by Act 2013, No. 766,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-12-403 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-12-403
Creation
Status: in_force

There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a fund to be known as the "Rural Health Services Revolving Fund". Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 73, § 3.

There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a fund to be known as the "Rural Health Services Revolving Fund".

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 73, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-908 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 9 / Section 20-64-908
Appeal process
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council shall have the power and authority to hear appeals regarding decisions by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services not to license an alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug abuse treatment program under this subchapter. (b) All hearings and proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 106, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1107,§ 37, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 173, § 11.

(a) The Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council shall have the power and authority to hear appeals regarding decisions by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services not to license an alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug abuse treatment program under this subchapter.

(b) All hearings and proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 106, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1107,§ 37, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 173, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-402 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-10-402
License required
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to act or serve in the capacity of nursing home administrator in this state unless the person has been licensed to do so as authorized in this subchapter. (b) A person who serves as an administrator of a long-term care facility conducted exclusively for persons who rely upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the creed or tenets of a church or religious denomination shall be exempt from subsection (a) of this section and § 20-10-101(1) -(6), § 20-10-203(b) , § 20-10-212 , §§ 20-10-301 - 20-10-303 [repealed], § 20-10-403 , § 20-10-405(b) , § 20-10-406 , and § 20-10-407 . Acts 1969, No. 58, §§ 2, 15; 1971, No. 721, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2202, 82-2215.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to act or serve in the capacity of nursing home administrator in this state unless the person has been licensed to do so as authorized in this subchapter.

(b) A person who serves as an administrator of a long-term care facility conducted exclusively for persons who rely upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the creed or tenets of a church or religious denomination shall be exempt from subsection (a) of this section and § 20-10-101(1) -(6), § 20-10-203(b) , § 20-10-212 , §§ 20-10-301 - 20-10-303 [repealed], § 20-10-403 , § 20-10-405(b) , § 20-10-406 , and § 20-10-407 .

Acts 1969, No. 58, §§ 2, 15; 1971, No. 721, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2202, 82-2215.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-78-210 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 78 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-78-210
License - Application and issuance
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association desiring to operate a childcare facility shall first make application for a license for a childcare facility to the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education on the application forms furnished for this purpose by the division. (b) The division shall act on any application within sixty (60) days after it has been received by the division. (c) If an applicant meets the requirements of this subchapter and the published rules of the division regarding minimum standards for a childcare facility, then the applicant shall be granted a license by the division as a childcare facility. This license shall continue in effect until revoked or suspended as provided in this subchapter. (d) In issuing a license for a childcare facility, the division may limit the number of children who may be served by that childcare facility. (e) In issuing an initial license or reviewing a current license for a childcare facility, the division shall require that during regular business hours at least one (1) adult member of the staff who is certified in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be present within the physical confines of the childcare facility. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2284, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 434, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-905; Acts 1991, No. 627, § 2; 1993, No. 493, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 9.

(a) Any person, partnership, group, corporation, organization, or association desiring to operate a childcare facility shall first make application for a license for a childcare facility to the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education on the application forms furnished for this purpose by the division.

(b) The division shall act on any application within sixty (60) days after it has been received by the division.

(c) If an applicant meets the requirements of this subchapter and the published rules of the division regarding minimum standards for a childcare facility, then the applicant shall be granted a license by the division as a childcare facility. This license shall continue in effect until revoked or suspended as provided in this subchapter.

(d) In issuing a license for a childcare facility, the division may limit the number of children who may be served by that childcare facility.

(e) In issuing an initial license or reviewing a current license for a childcare facility, the division shall require that during regular business hours at least one (1) adult member of the staff who is certified in infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be present within the physical confines of the childcare facility.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2284, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 434, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-905; Acts 1991, No. 627, § 2; 1993, No. 493, § 1; 1997, No. 1132, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-48-301
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to permit the Board of Developmental Disabilities Services to cooperate with public agencies or private nonprofit organizations of adjoining states to provide services for residents of Arkansas with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 25, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1013.

The purpose of this subchapter is to permit the Board of Developmental Disabilities Services to cooperate with public agencies or private nonprofit organizations of adjoining states to provide services for residents of Arkansas with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 25, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2306 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 23 / Section 20-16-2306
Right of intervention
Status: in_force

The General Assembly by joint resolution may appoint one (1) or more of its members who sponsored or cosponsored this subchapter in his or her official capacity to intervene as a matter of right in any case in which the constitutionality of this subchapter is challenged. Acts 2019, No. 953, § 1, eff. 7/24/2020.

The General Assembly by joint resolution may appoint one (1) or more of its members who sponsored or cosponsored this subchapter in his or her official capacity to intervene as a matter of right in any case in which the constitutionality of this subchapter is challenged.

Acts 2019, No. 953, § 1, eff. 7/24/2020.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 26 / Section 20-77-2601
Title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Lay Caregiver Act". Added by Act 2015, No. 1013,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Lay Caregiver Act".

Added by Act 2015, No. 1013,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1606 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 16 / Section 20-27-1606
Revocation of childcare facility licenses
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services may revoke or refuse to renew the license of any childcare facility or refuse to issue a full license to the permit holder if the licensee or permit holder fails to comply with § 20-27-1605(d) and (e) . Acts 2001, No. 1313, § 6.

The Department of Human Services may revoke or refuse to renew the license of any childcare facility or refuse to issue a full license to the permit holder if the licensee or permit holder fails to comply with § 20-27-1605(d) and (e) .

Acts 2001, No. 1313, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-803 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-77-803
Physician clinical management fees
Status: in_force

(a) The referring physician prescribing the home intravenous therapy shall be entitled to Medicaid payment for certain clinical management services determined by the Department of Human Services. (b) The schedule of physicians' fees for these services shall not exceed on a per diem basis the fortieth percentile of average Medicaid fees paid to physicians for Arkansas hospital visits, or the usual and customary reimbursement, whichever is lower. Acts 1993, No. 918, § 3.

(a) The referring physician prescribing the home intravenous therapy shall be entitled to Medicaid payment for certain clinical management services determined by the Department of Human Services.

(b) The schedule of physicians' fees for these services shall not exceed on a per diem basis the fortieth percentile of average Medicaid fees paid to physicians for Arkansas hospital visits, or the usual and customary reimbursement, whichever is lower.

Acts 1993, No. 918, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-26-205 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-26-205
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The Department of Health and the Division of Arkansas State Police are required to assist in the enforcement of this subchapter and of any rules promulgated by the State Board of Health relating to tourist camps, hotels, and rooming houses. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2089, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1945, No. 110, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1104.

The Department of Health and the Division of Arkansas State Police are required to assist in the enforcement of this subchapter and of any rules promulgated by the State Board of Health relating to tourist camps, hotels, and rooming houses.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2089, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1945, No. 110, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1602 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 16 / Section 20-16-1602
Awarding of public funds to entities that perform abortions prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) An agency or instrumentality of the state shall not award a grant to pay the direct or indirect costs of performing, inducing, referring, or counseling in favor of abortions, including without limitation: (1) Administrative costs and expenses; (2) Overhead costs; (3) Employee salaries; (4) Rent and mortgage payments; and (5) Telephone and other utility payments. (b) An agency or instrumentality of the state shall not grant, appropriate, or distribute a grant to an individual or entity that: (1) Performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions; or (2) Is an affiliate of a person or entity that performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions. Added by Act 2015, No. 996,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) An agency or instrumentality of the state shall not award a grant to pay the direct or indirect costs of performing, inducing, referring, or counseling in favor of abortions, including without limitation: (1) Administrative costs and expenses; (2) Overhead costs; (3) Employee salaries; (4) Rent and mortgage payments; and (5) Telephone and other utility payments.

(1) Administrative costs and expenses;

(2) Overhead costs;

(3) Employee salaries;

(4) Rent and mortgage payments; and

(5) Telephone and other utility payments.

(b) An agency or instrumentality of the state shall not grant, appropriate, or distribute a grant to an individual or entity that: (1) Performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions; or (2) Is an affiliate of a person or entity that performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions.

(1) Performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions; or

(2) Is an affiliate of a person or entity that performs abortions, induces abortions, provides abortion referrals, or counsels in favor of elective abortions.

Added by Act 2015, No. 996,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-235 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-235
Unlawful acts - Labeling of cheese
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, exhibit, or offer for sale skim milk cheese as defined in § 20-59-201(3)(C) without the following labeling: (1) Skim milk cheese or part-skim milk cheese shall be stamped with dark-colored purple vegetable ink using a rubber stamp three to four inches (3-4") wide and ten inches (10") long which shall contain the wording "SKIM MILK" eight (8) times, one under the other in letters three-eighths to one-half inch (3/8-1/2") high; (2) Square cheese prints shall be stamped on the entire face; (3) Longhorn cheese shall be stamped on the long edge running from top to bottom; and (4) On cheese commercially known as "Daisies", the stamp shall repeat itself entirely around the circumference of the cheese. Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, exhibit, or offer for sale skim milk cheese as defined in § 20-59-201(3)(C) without the following labeling:

(1) Skim milk cheese or part-skim milk cheese shall be stamped with dark-colored purple vegetable ink using a rubber stamp three to four inches (3-4") wide and ten inches (10") long which shall contain the wording "SKIM MILK" eight (8) times, one under the other in letters three-eighths to one-half inch (3/8-1/2") high;

(2) Square cheese prints shall be stamped on the entire face;

(3) Longhorn cheese shall be stamped on the long edge running from top to bottom; and

(4) On cheese commercially known as "Daisies", the stamp shall repeat itself entirely around the circumference of the cheese.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1505 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-10-1505
Standards of care
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services shall establish and promulgate minimum standards for the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia in Alzheimer's special care units. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 484, § 5.

The Department of Human Services shall establish and promulgate minimum standards for the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia in Alzheimer's special care units.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1017,§ 15, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 484, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-813 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-13-813
Grants for Level IV trauma centers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An entity that meets the preliminary criteria for a Level IV trauma center under the rules of the State Board of Health may be eligible for the Level IV trauma center start-up grant that is used to qualify for the status of a Level IV trauma center and for trauma readiness costs associated with the care of trauma patients. (2) This grant may be awarded to entities that: (A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level IV trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and (B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level IV trauma center status within twelve (12) months. (b) (1) An established Level IV trauma center may be eligible for a sustaining grant if the Level IV trauma center: (A) Has achieved Level IV trauma center status and is currently at Level IV status; and (B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level IV trauma center status. (2) This grant may be an annual grant and may have an annual renewal process for Level IV trauma centers that meet the criteria under this subsection. Acts 2009, No. 393, § 1.

(a) (1) An entity that meets the preliminary criteria for a Level IV trauma center under the rules of the State Board of Health may be eligible for the Level IV trauma center start-up grant that is used to qualify for the status of a Level IV trauma center and for trauma readiness costs associated with the care of trauma patients. (2) This grant may be awarded to entities that: (A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level IV trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and (B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level IV trauma center status within twelve (12) months.

(1) An entity that meets the preliminary criteria for a Level IV trauma center under the rules of the State Board of Health may be eligible for the Level IV trauma center start-up grant that is used to qualify for the status of a Level IV trauma center and for trauma readiness costs associated with the care of trauma patients.

(2) This grant may be awarded to entities that: (A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level IV trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and (B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level IV trauma center status within twelve (12) months.

(A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level IV trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and

(B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level IV trauma center status within twelve (12) months.

(b) (1) An established Level IV trauma center may be eligible for a sustaining grant if the Level IV trauma center: (A) Has achieved Level IV trauma center status and is currently at Level IV status; and (B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level IV trauma center status. (2) This grant may be an annual grant and may have an annual renewal process for Level IV trauma centers that meet the criteria under this subsection.

(1) An established Level IV trauma center may be eligible for a sustaining grant if the Level IV trauma center: (A) Has achieved Level IV trauma center status and is currently at Level IV status; and (B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level IV trauma center status.

(A) Has achieved Level IV trauma center status and is currently at Level IV status; and

(B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level IV trauma center status.

(2) This grant may be an annual grant and may have an annual renewal process for Level IV trauma centers that meet the criteria under this subsection.

Acts 2009, No. 393, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-13-102
Use of special terms or abbreviations without license unlawful
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or profess to be emergency medical services personnel or to use the initials EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, EMS-Instructor, EMS Instructor Trainer, or any other letters, words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating that he or she is emergency medical services personnel without first having obtained from the Department of Health a license authorizing the person to practice emergency medical services in this state. (b) However, this section does not prohibit any person licensed under any other act in this state from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed nor prevent students who are enrolled in accredited EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, EMS-Instructor, or EMS Instructor Trainer education programs from performing acts of emergency medical services incidental to their courses of study. Acts 1985, No. 1001, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3421; Acts 2009, No. 689, § 5.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or profess to be emergency medical services personnel or to use the initials EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, EMS-Instructor, EMS Instructor Trainer, or any other letters, words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating that he or she is emergency medical services personnel without first having obtained from the Department of Health a license authorizing the person to practice emergency medical services in this state.

(b) However, this section does not prohibit any person licensed under any other act in this state from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed nor prevent students who are enrolled in accredited EMT, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, EMS-Instructor, or EMS Instructor Trainer education programs from performing acts of emergency medical services incidental to their courses of study.

Acts 1985, No. 1001, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3421; Acts 2009, No. 689, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 22 / Section 20-16-2201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Prohibition of Public Funding of Human Cloning and Destructive Embryo Research Act". Added by Act 2019, No. 653,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2020.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Prohibition of Public Funding of Human Cloning and Destructive Embryo Research Act".

Added by Act 2019, No. 653,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-113 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-6-113
Copies have same effect as originals
Status: in_force

A copy of a written advance directive, revocation of an advance directive, or designation or disqualification of a surrogate has the same effect as the original. Added by Act 2013, No. 1264,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

A copy of a written advance directive, revocation of an advance directive, or designation or disqualification of a surrogate has the same effect as the original.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1264,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-222 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-64-222
Constitutionality
Status: in_force

If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subchapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable. Acts 1937, No. 344, § 22.

If any provision of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the subchapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable.

Acts 1937, No. 344, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-18-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-18-301
Content of certificates and reports
Status: in_force

(a) In order to promote and maintain nationwide uniformity in the system of vital statistics, the forms of certificates, reports, and records required by this chapter or by rules adopted under this chapter shall include as a minimum the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital statistics. (b) Each certificate, report, record, and form required by this chapter shall be prepared in the format approved by the State Registrar of Vital Records. (c) All vital records and reports shall contain the date of filing. (d) Information required in certificates, reports, records, or forms authorized by this chapter may be filed, verified, registered, and stored by photographic, electronic, or other means as prescribed by the state registrar. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1958, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 120, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-506; Acts 1995, No. 1254, § 8.

(a) In order to promote and maintain nationwide uniformity in the system of vital statistics, the forms of certificates, reports, and records required by this chapter or by rules adopted under this chapter shall include as a minimum the items recommended by the federal agency responsible for national vital statistics.

(b) Each certificate, report, record, and form required by this chapter shall be prepared in the format approved by the State Registrar of Vital Records.

(c) All vital records and reports shall contain the date of filing.

(d) Information required in certificates, reports, records, or forms authorized by this chapter may be filed, verified, registered, and stored by photographic, electronic, or other means as prescribed by the state registrar.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1958, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 120, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-506; Acts 1995, No. 1254, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-704 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-59-704
Fees - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) By June 1 of each year, the Department of Health shall determine the cost of the Milk Laboratory Antibiotic Drug Testing Program, which shall not exceed twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000) for the first fiscal year and which shall not exceed the actual cost of operating the program for any subsequent year. (2) Each laboratory participating in the program shall be assessed a fee to be determined by dividing the total cost of operating the program by the number of laboratories participating in the program. (3) Beginning on August 1 of each year that the program is in operation, the department shall collect fees from the laboratories. (4) Failure to pay the assessed fee by October 1 of each year that the program is in operation will result in a late penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessed fee. (5) Failure to pay the assessed fee and any penalty by October 31 shall render the laboratory certification invalid. (b) Any laboratory that wishes to become certified in standard plate count, cryoscope, direct microscopic somatic cell count, and electronic somatic cell count shall be assessed an additional fee of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) to be paid by August 1 of each year. Acts 1993, No. 701, § 3.

(a) (1) By June 1 of each year, the Department of Health shall determine the cost of the Milk Laboratory Antibiotic Drug Testing Program, which shall not exceed twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000) for the first fiscal year and which shall not exceed the actual cost of operating the program for any subsequent year. (2) Each laboratory participating in the program shall be assessed a fee to be determined by dividing the total cost of operating the program by the number of laboratories participating in the program. (3) Beginning on August 1 of each year that the program is in operation, the department shall collect fees from the laboratories. (4) Failure to pay the assessed fee by October 1 of each year that the program is in operation will result in a late penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessed fee. (5) Failure to pay the assessed fee and any penalty by October 31 shall render the laboratory certification invalid.

(1) By June 1 of each year, the Department of Health shall determine the cost of the Milk Laboratory Antibiotic Drug Testing Program, which shall not exceed twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000) for the first fiscal year and which shall not exceed the actual cost of operating the program for any subsequent year.

(2) Each laboratory participating in the program shall be assessed a fee to be determined by dividing the total cost of operating the program by the number of laboratories participating in the program.

(3) Beginning on August 1 of each year that the program is in operation, the department shall collect fees from the laboratories.

(4) Failure to pay the assessed fee by October 1 of each year that the program is in operation will result in a late penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessed fee.

(5) Failure to pay the assessed fee and any penalty by October 31 shall render the laboratory certification invalid.

(b) Any laboratory that wishes to become certified in standard plate count, cryoscope, direct microscopic somatic cell count, and electronic somatic cell count shall be assessed an additional fee of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) to be paid by August 1 of each year.

Acts 1993, No. 701, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-36-105 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 36 / Section 20-36-105
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) In order for the Department of Health to fully perform the duties outlined in § 20-36-103 , the department shall diligently pursue funding for bioterrorism and for the biological agent registry. (b) The department's administration of this registry program is subject to adequate and available funding in which to fully meet the requirements of this chapter. Acts 2003, No. 1080, § 1.

(a) In order for the Department of Health to fully perform the duties outlined in § 20-36-103 , the department shall diligently pursue funding for bioterrorism and for the biological agent registry.

(b) The department's administration of this registry program is subject to adequate and available funding in which to fully meet the requirements of this chapter.

Acts 2003, No. 1080, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-208 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-13-208
State Board of Health - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Health shall have the responsibility and authority to hold public hearings and promulgate and implement rules and standards which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. (2) However, before implementing any rules or standards, the board shall submit and obtain the review of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees. (b) In addition, the board may establish appropriate rules and standards defining or limiting the emergency medical procedures or services that may be rendered by licensed emergency medical services personnel who are authorized to legally perform these services under the conditions set forth by the board, except that before implementing any rules and standards, the board shall submit and obtain the review of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1920, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 435, § 6; 1981, No. 293, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3406; Acts 1997, No. 179, § 27; 2009, No. 689, § 10.

(a) (1) The State Board of Health shall have the responsibility and authority to hold public hearings and promulgate and implement rules and standards which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. (2) However, before implementing any rules or standards, the board shall submit and obtain the review of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees.

(1) The State Board of Health shall have the responsibility and authority to hold public hearings and promulgate and implement rules and standards which it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) However, before implementing any rules or standards, the board shall submit and obtain the review of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees.

(b) In addition, the board may establish appropriate rules and standards defining or limiting the emergency medical procedures or services that may be rendered by licensed emergency medical services personnel who are authorized to legally perform these services under the conditions set forth by the board, except that before implementing any rules and standards, the board shall submit and obtain the review of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1920, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 435, § 6; 1981, No. 293, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3406; Acts 1997, No. 179, § 27; 2009, No. 689, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-110 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-77-110
Increase in reimbursement rate
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision in federal law or departmental commitment which may exist to the contrary, the Department of Human Services shall not increase any reimbursement rate to any provider or provider groups supported in whole or in part by funds administered by the department, nor shall it adopt any other rule or amendment to the Arkansas Medicaid Program that would result in an obligation of the general revenues of the state without first seeking and receiving the approval of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2263, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1239, § 73.

Notwithstanding any other provision in federal law or departmental commitment which may exist to the contrary, the Department of Human Services shall not increase any reimbursement rate to any provider or provider groups supported in whole or in part by funds administered by the department, nor shall it adopt any other rule or amendment to the Arkansas Medicaid Program that would result in an obligation of the general revenues of the state without first seeking and receiving the approval of the Governor and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2263, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1239, § 73.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-211 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-9-211
Construction program - Federal funds
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Health is empowered to receive federal funds in behalf of, and transmit them to, such applicants. (b) Money received from the United States Government for a construction project shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as a trust fund. The fund shall be separate from all public funds of the state and shall be used solely for payments due applicants for work performed or purchases made in carrying out approved projects. (c) Warrants for all payments from the fund shall bear the signature of the Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her agent. (d) The procedure provided in this section for the receipt and disbursement of such funds is not intended to deprive any applicant from receiving federal payments directly if, for any reason, the Department of Health or the Treasurer of State is not authorized to receive and transmit federal payments for certain construction projects to certain applicants. Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4971, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1961, No. 414, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-344.

(a) The State Board of Health is empowered to receive federal funds in behalf of, and transmit them to, such applicants.

(b) Money received from the United States Government for a construction project shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as a trust fund. The fund shall be separate from all public funds of the state and shall be used solely for payments due applicants for work performed or purchases made in carrying out approved projects.

(c) Warrants for all payments from the fund shall bear the signature of the Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her agent.

(d) The procedure provided in this section for the receipt and disbursement of such funds is not intended to deprive any applicant from receiving federal payments directly if, for any reason, the Department of Health or the Treasurer of State is not authorized to receive and transmit federal payments for certain construction projects to certain applicants.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4971, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 414, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-344.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-305 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-16-305
Liability for surgical sterilization
Status: in_force

Subject to the rules of law applicable generally to negligence, no physician or surgeon licensed by this state shall be liable civilly or criminally by reason of having performed surgical sterilization authorized by the provisions of this subchapter upon any person in this state. Acts 1973, No. 235, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3105.

Subject to the rules of law applicable generally to negligence, no physician or surgeon licensed by this state shall be liable civilly or criminally by reason of having performed surgical sterilization authorized by the provisions of this subchapter upon any person in this state.

Acts 1973, No. 235, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-3105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-107 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-17-107
Preservation of dead bodies
Status: in_force

(a) A dead body is not required to be embalmed. (b) A dead body that is not buried within forty-eight (48) hours after death shall either be embalmed or refrigerated. (c) Embalming or refrigeration is not required when a dead body is to be cremated within forty-eight (48) hours after death. Added by Act 2021, No. 132,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A dead body is not required to be embalmed.

(b) A dead body that is not buried within forty-eight (48) hours after death shall either be embalmed or refrigerated.

(c) Embalming or refrigeration is not required when a dead body is to be cremated within forty-eight (48) hours after death.

Added by Act 2021, No. 132,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2202 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 22 / Section 20-77-2202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 163,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2013, No. 1266,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 163,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1266,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-1905 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 19 / Section 20-77-1905
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) The following hospitals shall be exempt from the assessment imposed under § 20-77-1902 unless the exemption is adjudged to be unconstitutional or otherwise determined to be invalid: (1) Hospitals that are not privately operated hospitals; (2) Hospitals licensed by the Department of Health as rehabilitation hospitals; and (3) Specialty hospitals. (b) If an exemption under subsection (a) of this section is adjudged to be unconstitutional or otherwise determined to be invalid, the applicable hospitals shall pay the assessment imposed under § 20-77-1902 . Acts 2009, No. 562, § 1.

(a) The following hospitals shall be exempt from the assessment imposed under § 20-77-1902 unless the exemption is adjudged to be unconstitutional or otherwise determined to be invalid: (1) Hospitals that are not privately operated hospitals; (2) Hospitals licensed by the Department of Health as rehabilitation hospitals; and (3) Specialty hospitals.

(1) Hospitals that are not privately operated hospitals;

(2) Hospitals licensed by the Department of Health as rehabilitation hospitals; and

(3) Specialty hospitals.

(b) If an exemption under subsection (a) of this section is adjudged to be unconstitutional or otherwise determined to be invalid, the applicable hospitals shall pay the assessment imposed under § 20-77-1902 .

Acts 2009, No. 562, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-504 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-76-504
[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. § 20-47-401 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-47-401
Contracts with United States Department of Veterans Affairs and certain other federal agencies
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Hospital is given power and authority to make contracts with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other federal agency for the hospitalization of any patients who are veterans and eligible for hospitalization by the United States Government on such terms of payment to the Arkansas State Hospital as established by the Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board. (b) The director is also authorized and empowered to ratify and confirm any contract, either express or implied, which may have been made in the past for the hospitalization of veterans. The director is authorized to receive and collect any funds that may be due from the United States Government for hospitalization. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 3, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-426.

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Hospital is given power and authority to make contracts with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other federal agency for the hospitalization of any patients who are veterans and eligible for hospitalization by the United States Government on such terms of payment to the Arkansas State Hospital as established by the Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board.

(b) The director is also authorized and empowered to ratify and confirm any contract, either express or implied, which may have been made in the past for the hospitalization of veterans. The director is authorized to receive and collect any funds that may be due from the United States Government for hospitalization.

Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 3, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-426.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-406 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-7-406
Security for indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) The payment and other obligations of the State Board of Health under and with respect to the loan shall be secured by a pledge of the fee revenues, subject to the terms of this subchapter and the reserved power to release fee revenues as set forth in this subchapter. (b) The loan shall be an obligation of the board only and shall not constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged. (c) The loan shall not be secured by a lien on any land, building, or other property belonging to the State of Arkansas. (d) The loan shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 6.

(a) The payment and other obligations of the State Board of Health under and with respect to the loan shall be secured by a pledge of the fee revenues, subject to the terms of this subchapter and the reserved power to release fee revenues as set forth in this subchapter.

(b) The loan shall be an obligation of the board only and shall not constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged.

(c) The loan shall not be secured by a lien on any land, building, or other property belonging to the State of Arkansas.

(d) The loan shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-106 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-17-106
Authorization to distribute organ and tissue donation information upon death associated with diagnosis of fatal fetal condition
Status: in_force

Upon the death of a fetus diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition which will result in death within three (3) months of birth or upon the death of a child previously diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition, a physician may distribute information regarding organ and tissue donation to the parent or parents of the fetus or child or to the legal guardian of the fetus or child. Added by Act 2015, No. 823,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Upon the death of a fetus diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition which will result in death within three (3) months of birth or upon the death of a child previously diagnosed with a fatal fetal condition, a physician may distribute information regarding organ and tissue donation to the parent or parents of the fetus or child or to the legal guardian of the fetus or child.

Added by Act 2015, No. 823,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-13-1109 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 11 / Section 20-13-1109
Report and index - Forms - Database
Status: in_force

(a) The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall maintain an index of the results of each applicant's criminal history check. (b) The Division of Emergency Medical Services shall develop forms that are approved by the bureau to be used for criminal history checks conducted under this subchapter. (c) The Division of Emergency Services shall develop and maintain a database of determinations regarding applicants. Acts 1999, No. 666, § 6; 2011, No. 627, § 2.

(a) The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall maintain an index of the results of each applicant's criminal history check.

(b) The Division of Emergency Medical Services shall develop forms that are approved by the bureau to be used for criminal history checks conducted under this subchapter.

(c) The Division of Emergency Services shall develop and maintain a database of determinations regarding applicants.

Acts 1999, No. 666, § 6; 2011, No. 627, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-1105 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 11 / Section 20-15-1105
Provision of services - Test results - Follow-up care
Status: in_force

(a) The hospital, birthing center, or lay midwife may elect to provide for the screening of infants for hearing impairment but is not required to do so by this subchapter. (b) Any facility screening infants for hearing impairment shall forward test results on a screening report to the Department of Health by the fifteenth of the month following the month in which the test was conducted. (c) Any facility screening infants for hearing impairment shall provide information on locations at which medical and audiological follow-up can be obtained by the parents or guardians of infants with hearing impairment. Acts 1993, No. 1096, §§ 4, 5.

(a) The hospital, birthing center, or lay midwife may elect to provide for the screening of infants for hearing impairment but is not required to do so by this subchapter.

(b) Any facility screening infants for hearing impairment shall forward test results on a screening report to the Department of Health by the fifteenth of the month following the month in which the test was conducted.

(c) Any facility screening infants for hearing impairment shall provide information on locations at which medical and audiological follow-up can be obtained by the parents or guardians of infants with hearing impairment.

Acts 1993, No. 1096, §§ 4, 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1503 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-27-1503
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5034, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2289, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 27, eff. 3/22/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2001, No. 414, § 1; 2003, No. 266, § 1; 2007, No. 230, § 3.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5034, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2289, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 27, eff. 3/22/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2001, No. 414, § 1; 2003, No. 266, § 1; 2007, No. 230, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-28-102 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 28 / Section 20-28-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Community public water system" means a public water system which serves at least fifteen (15) service connections used by year-round residents or which regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) year-round residents; (2) "Noncommunity public water system" means a public water system, not a community public water system, which serves fifteen (15) connections or twenty-five (25) persons at least sixty (60) days during the year; (3) "Nontransient noncommunity water system" means a noncommunity water system which serves at least twenty-five (25) of the same individuals at least one hundred eighty (180) days, or portions thereof, per year, or a public water system which is utilized as a source for bottled water; (4) "Public water system" means all sources and their surroundings from which water is derived for drinking or domestic purposes by the public, including sources for bottled water, and all structures, conduits, and appurtenances in connection therewith by which water for such use is obtained, treated, conditioned, stored, and delivered to customers; (5) "Public Water System Supervision Program" means the program administered by the Division of Engineering of the Department of Health, which includes the monitoring and supervision of all community public water systems. Activities under this program include, but are not limited to, conducting sanitary surveys, collecting and analyzing water samples and interpreting the results, training water system operators, investigating water and wastewater complaints, and reviewing applications, engineering reports, and construction plans for water and wastewater facilities; and (6) "Service connection" means any connection to a community or nontransient noncommunity public water system which delivers treated water to a residence, business, office, industry, or other customer for domestic, commercial, or industrial use. Acts 1987, No. 95, § 2; 1991, No. 1053, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Community public water system" means a public water system which serves at least fifteen (15) service connections used by year-round residents or which regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) year-round residents;

(2) "Noncommunity public water system" means a public water system, not a community public water system, which serves fifteen (15) connections or twenty-five (25) persons at least sixty (60) days during the year;

(3) "Nontransient noncommunity water system" means a noncommunity water system which serves at least twenty-five (25) of the same individuals at least one hundred eighty (180) days, or portions thereof, per year, or a public water system which is utilized as a source for bottled water;

(4) "Public water system" means all sources and their surroundings from which water is derived for drinking or domestic purposes by the public, including sources for bottled water, and all structures, conduits, and appurtenances in connection therewith by which water for such use is obtained, treated, conditioned, stored, and delivered to customers;

(5) "Public Water System Supervision Program" means the program administered by the Division of Engineering of the Department of Health, which includes the monitoring and supervision of all community public water systems. Activities under this program include, but are not limited to, conducting sanitary surveys, collecting and analyzing water samples and interpreting the results, training water system operators, investigating water and wastewater complaints, and reviewing applications, engineering reports, and construction plans for water and wastewater facilities; and

(6) "Service connection" means any connection to a community or nontransient noncommunity public water system which delivers treated water to a residence, business, office, industry, or other customer for domestic, commercial, or industrial use.

Acts 1987, No. 95, § 2; 1991, No. 1053, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1310 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-27-1310
Cooperation with State Fire Marshal
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Division of Labor shall consult the State Fire Marshal regarding the adoption of any rules. (b) The Division of Labor and the State Fire Marshal shall cooperate and coordinate their activities in order to avoid duplication of services. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2112, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5496, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 814, § 12.

(a) The Director of the Division of Labor shall consult the State Fire Marshal regarding the adoption of any rules.

(b) The Division of Labor and the State Fire Marshal shall cooperate and coordinate their activities in order to avoid duplication of services.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2112, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5496, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 814, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-137 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-7-137
Soccer goal safety - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "public recreation area" means an area that is used by members of the public for recreational activities. (2) "Public recreation area" includes a privately owned or publicly owned: (A) Park; (B) Sports field; (C) Auditorium; (D) School playground; or (E) Other school facility. (b) A soccer goal in a public recreation area shall be anchored according to the Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as in effect on February 1, 2011, or the guidelines adopted by the Department of Health. (c) The department shall develop and adopt guidelines for soccer goal safety as provided under this section. Acts 2011, No. 772, § 2.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "public recreation area" means an area that is used by members of the public for recreational activities. (2) "Public recreation area" includes a privately owned or publicly owned: (A) Park; (B) Sports field; (C) Auditorium; (D) School playground; or (E) Other school facility.

(1) As used in this section, "public recreation area" means an area that is used by members of the public for recreational activities.

(2) "Public recreation area" includes a privately owned or publicly owned: (A) Park; (B) Sports field; (C) Auditorium; (D) School playground; or (E) Other school facility.

(A) Park;

(B) Sports field;

(C) Auditorium;

(D) School playground; or

(E) Other school facility.

(b) A soccer goal in a public recreation area shall be anchored according to the Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety promulgated by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission as in effect on February 1, 2011, or the guidelines adopted by the Department of Health.

(c) The department shall develop and adopt guidelines for soccer goal safety as provided under this section.

Acts 2011, No. 772, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-48-601
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Location Act for Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities". Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 31, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 611, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Location Act for Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 31, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 611, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-207 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-6-207
Applicability - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter: (1) Applies to any express or implied contract, agreement, or understanding entered into, renewed, modified, or extended on or after March 30, 2017; and (2) Does not amend or repeal any portion of the Medical Corporation Act, § 4-29-301 et seq., or the Dental Corporation Act, § 4-29-401 et seq. (b) Any purported waiver of the benefits or requirements of this subchapter is void and against the public policy of this state. Added by Act 2017, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 3/30/2017.

(a) This subchapter: (1) Applies to any express or implied contract, agreement, or understanding entered into, renewed, modified, or extended on or after March 30, 2017; and (2) Does not amend or repeal any portion of the Medical Corporation Act, § 4-29-301 et seq., or the Dental Corporation Act, § 4-29-401 et seq.

(1) Applies to any express or implied contract, agreement, or understanding entered into, renewed, modified, or extended on or after March 30, 2017; and

(2) Does not amend or repeal any portion of the Medical Corporation Act, § 4-29-301 et seq., or the Dental Corporation Act, § 4-29-401 et seq.

(b) Any purported waiver of the benefits or requirements of this subchapter is void and against the public policy of this state.

Added by Act 2017, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 3/30/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-1505 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-16-1505
Reporting
Status: in_force

(a) If a physician provides an abortion-inducing drug to another for the purpose of inducing an abortion as authorized in § 20-16-1504 and if the physician knows that the woman who uses the abortion-inducing drug for the purpose of inducing an abortion experiences an adverse event, the physician shall provide a written report of the adverse event within three (3) days of the event to the United States Food and Drug Administration via the MedWatch program reporting system and to the Arkansas State Medical Board. (b) (1) The board shall compile and retain all reports it receives under this section. (2) (A) All reports received by the board are public records open to inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (B) The board shall not release to any person or entity the name or any other personal identifying information regarding a person who: (i) Uses an abortion-inducing drug to induce an abortion; and (ii) Is the subject of a report received by the board under this section. Added by Act 2015, No. 577,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015, op. 1/1/2016.

(a) If a physician provides an abortion-inducing drug to another for the purpose of inducing an abortion as authorized in § 20-16-1504 and if the physician knows that the woman who uses the abortion-inducing drug for the purpose of inducing an abortion experiences an adverse event, the physician shall provide a written report of the adverse event within three (3) days of the event to the United States Food and Drug Administration via the MedWatch program reporting system and to the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(b) (1) The board shall compile and retain all reports it receives under this section. (2) (A) All reports received by the board are public records open to inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (B) The board shall not release to any person or entity the name or any other personal identifying information regarding a person who: (i) Uses an abortion-inducing drug to induce an abortion; and (ii) Is the subject of a report received by the board under this section.

(1) The board shall compile and retain all reports it receives under this section.

(2) (A) All reports received by the board are public records open to inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (B) The board shall not release to any person or entity the name or any other personal identifying information regarding a person who: (i) Uses an abortion-inducing drug to induce an abortion; and (ii) Is the subject of a report received by the board under this section.

(A) All reports received by the board are public records open to inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(B) The board shall not release to any person or entity the name or any other personal identifying information regarding a person who: (i) Uses an abortion-inducing drug to induce an abortion; and (ii) Is the subject of a report received by the board under this section.

(i) Uses an abortion-inducing drug to induce an abortion; and

(ii) Is the subject of a report received by the board under this section.

Added by Act 2015, No. 577,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015, op. 1/1/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-1712 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 17 / Section 20-77-1712
Notices
Status: in_force

When the Department of Human Services sends letters or other forms of notice with deadlines to providers or recipients, the deadline shall not begin to run before the next business day following the date of the postmark on the envelope, the facsimile transmission confirmation sheet, or the electronic record confirmation, unless otherwise required by federal statute or regulation. Acts 2005, No. 1758, § 1.

When the Department of Human Services sends letters or other forms of notice with deadlines to providers or recipients, the deadline shall not begin to run before the next business day following the date of the postmark on the envelope, the facsimile transmission confirmation sheet, or the electronic record confirmation, unless otherwise required by federal statute or regulation.

Acts 2005, No. 1758, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-78-214 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 78 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-78-214
Inspections and investigations of childcare facilities and personnel - Child abuse
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education or any other agency of the State of Arkansas which the division asks to assist it is authorized to make an inspection and investigation of any proposed or operating childcare facility and of any personnel connected with that childcare facility to the extent that an inspection and investigation is required to determine whether this childcare facility will be or is being operated in accordance with this section and with the published rules of the division for childcare facilities. (b) However, the division or any other public agency having authority or responsibility with respect to child abuse shall have the authority to investigate any alleged or suspected child abuse in any childcare facility. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict that authority. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2287, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 697, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-908.1; Acts 1997, No. 1132, § 13.

(a) The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education or any other agency of the State of Arkansas which the division asks to assist it is authorized to make an inspection and investigation of any proposed or operating childcare facility and of any personnel connected with that childcare facility to the extent that an inspection and investigation is required to determine whether this childcare facility will be or is being operated in accordance with this section and with the published rules of the division for childcare facilities.

(b) However, the division or any other public agency having authority or responsibility with respect to child abuse shall have the authority to investigate any alleged or suspected child abuse in any childcare facility. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict that authority.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2287, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 697, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-908.1; Acts 1997, No. 1132, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-108 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-6-108
Determination of capacity
Status: in_force

If a licensed physician makes a determination or is informed of a determination that a principal lacks or has recovered capacity or that another condition exists that affects an individual instruction or the authority of an agent, guardian, or surrogate, the licensed physician shall: (1) Record promptly the determination in the principal's current clinical record; and (2) Communicate the determination to the principal, if possible, and to any person authorized to make healthcare decisions for the principal. Amended by Act 2017, No. 974,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 1264,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

If a licensed physician makes a determination or is informed of a determination that a principal lacks or has recovered capacity or that another condition exists that affects an individual instruction or the authority of an agent, guardian, or surrogate, the licensed physician shall:

(1) Record promptly the determination in the principal's current clinical record; and

(2) Communicate the determination to the principal, if possible, and to any person authorized to make healthcare decisions for the principal.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 974,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1264,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-311 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-64-311
Depressant and stimulant drugs - Possession prohibited - Exceptions
Status: in_force

No person other than a person described in § 20-64-309 or § 20-64-310(2) shall possess any depressant or stimulant drug unless: (1) The drug was obtained upon a valid prescription and is held in the original container in which the drug was delivered; or (2) The drug was delivered by a practitioner in the course of his or her professional practice, and the drug is held in the immediate container in which the drug was delivered. Acts 1967, No. 492, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2107.

No person other than a person described in § 20-64-309 or § 20-64-310(2) shall possess any depressant or stimulant drug unless:

(1) The drug was obtained upon a valid prescription and is held in the original container in which the drug was delivered; or

(2) The drug was delivered by a practitioner in the course of his or her professional practice, and the drug is held in the immediate container in which the drug was delivered.

Acts 1967, No. 492, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-401 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-77-401
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to allow for the continued operation of a prescription drug program as a portion of the Title XIX Medicaid Program for the State of Arkansas. Acts 1983, No. 518, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-174.

The purpose of this subchapter is to allow for the continued operation of a prescription drug program as a portion of the Title XIX Medicaid Program for the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1983, No. 518, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-174.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-1201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 12 / Section 20-15-1201
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "provider" means any healthcare professional who has direct or supervisory responsibility for the delivery of immunizations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 432, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, "provider" means any healthcare professional who has direct or supervisory responsibility for the delivery of immunizations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 432, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-10-1301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Nursing Home Resident and Employee Immunization Act of 1999". Acts 1999, No. 1524, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 154.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Nursing Home Resident and Employee Immunization Act of 1999".

Acts 1999, No. 1524, § 1; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 154.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-2307 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 23 / Section 20-15-2307
Reporting
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning in 2020, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee shall file a written report on the number and causes of maternal deaths and its recommendations on or before December 31 of each year to: (1) The Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (2) The House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; and (3) The Legislative Council. (b) The report shall include: (1) The findings and recommendations of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee; and (2) An analysis of factual information obtained from the review of the maternal death investigation reports and any local or regional review panels that do not violate the confidentiality provisions under this subchapter. (c) The report shall include only aggregate data and shall not identify a particular facility or provider. Added by Act 2019, No. 829,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) Beginning in 2020, the Maternal Mortality Review Committee shall file a written report on the number and causes of maternal deaths and its recommendations on or before December 31 of each year to: (1) The Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; (2) The House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; and (3) The Legislative Council.

(1) The Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor;

(2) The House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor; and

(3) The Legislative Council.

(b) The report shall include: (1) The findings and recommendations of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee; and (2) An analysis of factual information obtained from the review of the maternal death investigation reports and any local or regional review panels that do not violate the confidentiality provisions under this subchapter.

(1) The findings and recommendations of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee; and

(2) An analysis of factual information obtained from the review of the maternal death investigation reports and any local or regional review panels that do not violate the confidentiality provisions under this subchapter.

(c) The report shall include only aggregate data and shall not identify a particular facility or provider.

Added by Act 2019, No. 829,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1008 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 10 / Section 20-10-1008
Disposition of civil penalties
Status: in_force

All moneys received from the imposition of civil penalties levied by the state on long-term care facilities found to be out of compliance with the requirements of this subchapter shall be deposited into the Long-Term Care Trust Fund for uses as prescribed in § 20-10-209 . Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.

All moneys received from the imposition of civil penalties levied by the state on long-term care facilities found to be out of compliance with the requirements of this subchapter shall be deposited into the Long-Term Care Trust Fund for uses as prescribed in § 20-10-209 .

Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-303 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-64-303
Minor violations of subchapter
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as requiring the State Board of Health to report for the institution of proceedings under this subchapter minor violations of this subchapter whenever the Secretary of the Department of Health believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5098, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 492, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2106.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as requiring the State Board of Health to report for the institution of proceedings under this subchapter minor violations of this subchapter whenever the Secretary of the Department of Health believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice or warning.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5098, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 492, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-2106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-503 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 20-76-503
[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. § 20-27-601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-27-601
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning, including elimination of the sources of the poisoning through such research, educational, epidemiological, and clinical activities as may be necessary. Acts 1979, No. 896, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-737.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning, including elimination of the sources of the poisoning through such research, educational, epidemiological, and clinical activities as may be necessary.

Acts 1979, No. 896, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-737.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-402 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-16-402
Information from state agencies
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any bona fide appropriately licensed medical facility, including, but not limited to, a county hospital, participating in recognized research in Arkansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expressly authorized to contract for the production of any information relevant to monitoring reproductive health. (2) Information acquired under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, information identified by name or other personal identifying information including the method by which the information was compiled or tabulated. (b) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, other participating medical facilities as described in subsection (a) of this section, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expressly prohibited from supplying any information obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this section by individual name or other personal identifying information or in a form other than a statistical report or other appropriate form which protects the confidentiality of individuals. (c) Information obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be returned to any state agency or department from which it was originally obtained. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1062,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 773, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-4601, 82-4603.

(a) (1) Any bona fide appropriately licensed medical facility, including, but not limited to, a county hospital, participating in recognized research in Arkansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expressly authorized to contract for the production of any information relevant to monitoring reproductive health. (2) Information acquired under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, information identified by name or other personal identifying information including the method by which the information was compiled or tabulated.

(1) Any bona fide appropriately licensed medical facility, including, but not limited to, a county hospital, participating in recognized research in Arkansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expressly authorized to contract for the production of any information relevant to monitoring reproductive health.

(2) Information acquired under this subsection includes, but is not limited to, information identified by name or other personal identifying information including the method by which the information was compiled or tabulated.

(b) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, other participating medical facilities as described in subsection (a) of this section, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expressly prohibited from supplying any information obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this section by individual name or other personal identifying information or in a form other than a statistical report or other appropriate form which protects the confidentiality of individuals.

(c) Information obtained pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be returned to any state agency or department from which it was originally obtained.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1062,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 773, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-4601, 82-4603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-613 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-7-613
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter.

Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-222 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-10-222
Construction program - Federal funds
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Human Services is empowered to receive federal funds in behalf of and transmit them to such applicants. (b) Money received from the United States Government for a construction project shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as a trust fund. The fund shall be separate and apart from all public funds of the state and shall be used solely for payments due to applicants for work performed or purchases made in carrying out approved projects. (c) Warrants for all payments from the fund shall bear the signature of the Director of the Office of Long-Term Care or his or her agent. (d) The procedure provided in this section for the receipt and disbursement of such funds is not intended to deprive any applicant from receiving federal payments directly if, for any reason, the department or the Treasurer of State is not authorized to receive and transmit federal payments for certain construction projects to certain applicants. Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961, No. 414, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-344.

(a) The Department of Human Services is empowered to receive federal funds in behalf of and transmit them to such applicants.

(b) Money received from the United States Government for a construction project shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State as a trust fund. The fund shall be separate and apart from all public funds of the state and shall be used solely for payments due to applicants for work performed or purchases made in carrying out approved projects.

(c) Warrants for all payments from the fund shall bear the signature of the Director of the Office of Long-Term Care or his or her agent.

(d) The procedure provided in this section for the receipt and disbursement of such funds is not intended to deprive any applicant from receiving federal payments directly if, for any reason, the department or the Treasurer of State is not authorized to receive and transmit federal payments for certain construction projects to certain applicants.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 414, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-344.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-703 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-17-703
Notice to medical schools - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Any person in charge of a prison, morgue, hospital, funeral parlor, or mortuary, any person who is a public officer, agent, or employee of the state, any county or municipality, and all persons coming into possession, charge, or control of any human body that is unclaimed for burial may notify a medical school that the body, if unclaimed, is available for use in the advancement or study of medical science. (b) For the purpose of notifying a medical school of its availability, "unclaimed body" means a human body in the possession, charge, or control of the persons named in subsection (a) of this section for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, during which time a relative, next of kin, friend, representative of a fraternal society of which the deceased was a member, veterans service organization as defined in the Missing in America Project Act, § 20-17-1401 et seq., the Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or a representative of a charitable or religious group may claim the body for burial purposes. Amended by Act 2019, No. 954,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 147,§ 4, eff. 2/7/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1959, No. 22, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-404.

(a) Any person in charge of a prison, morgue, hospital, funeral parlor, or mortuary, any person who is a public officer, agent, or employee of the state, any county or municipality, and all persons coming into possession, charge, or control of any human body that is unclaimed for burial may notify a medical school that the body, if unclaimed, is available for use in the advancement or study of medical science.

(b) For the purpose of notifying a medical school of its availability, "unclaimed body" means a human body in the possession, charge, or control of the persons named in subsection (a) of this section for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours, during which time a relative, next of kin, friend, representative of a fraternal society of which the deceased was a member, veterans service organization as defined in the Missing in America Project Act, § 20-17-1401 et seq., the Department of Veterans Affairs, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or a representative of a charitable or religious group may claim the body for burial purposes.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 954,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 723,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1959, No. 22, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-404.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-80-311 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-80-311
Funding - Antipoverty programs
Status: in_force

State funds appropriated by the General Assembly to the appropriate division of the Department of Human Services for payments to be made to recognize community action agencies in accordance with this subchapter shall be used by the agencies for funding antipoverty programs designated by state rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2308, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 345, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-1113.

State funds appropriated by the General Assembly to the appropriate division of the Department of Human Services for payments to be made to recognize community action agencies in accordance with this subchapter shall be used by the agencies for funding antipoverty programs designated by state rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2308, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 345, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-1113.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-48-418 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-48-418
Vocational trainees
Status: in_force

The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services may provide employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who: (1) Reside at a human development center; and (2) Work at a less than competitive employment level. Added by Act 2023, No. 863,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services may provide employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who:

(1) Reside at a human development center; and

(2) Work at a less than competitive employment level.

Added by Act 2023, No. 863,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-1109 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 11 / Section 20-17-1109
Assessment - Notice and hearings
Status: in_force

(a) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk of the county, and the secretary of the board of commissioners shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication one (1) time a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county. This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form. (b) (1) (A) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet at the place named as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessment. (B) If the board is unable to hear all complaints between the hours designated, it shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard. (2) The board's determination shall be final, unless suit is brought in the circuit court within thirty (30) days to review it. Acts 1957, No. 318, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1305.

(a) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk of the county, and the secretary of the board of commissioners shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication one (1) time a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county. This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(b) (1) (A) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet at the place named as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessment. (B) If the board is unable to hear all complaints between the hours designated, it shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard. (2) The board's determination shall be final, unless suit is brought in the circuit court within thirty (30) days to review it.

(1) (A) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet at the place named as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessment. (B) If the board is unable to hear all complaints between the hours designated, it shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard.

(A) On the day named by the notice, it shall be the duty of the assessors to meet at the place named as a board of assessors, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust the assessment.

(B) If the board is unable to hear all complaints between the hours designated, it shall adjourn over from day to day until all parties have been heard.

(2) The board's determination shall be final, unless suit is brought in the circuit court within thirty (30) days to review it.

Acts 1957, No. 318, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1305.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-432 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-76-432
Removal to another county
Status: in_force

(a) Any recipient of assistance who is moved, moves, or is taken to another county in this state shall be required to notify the appropriate division of the Department of Human Services of the removal and may, if otherwise eligible, receive assistance in the county to which he or she has moved. (b) The office of the county from which he or she has moved shall transfer all necessary records relating to the recipient to the office of the county to which he or she has moved. Acts 1939, No. 280, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-140; Acts 1997, No. 1058, § 21.

(a) Any recipient of assistance who is moved, moves, or is taken to another county in this state shall be required to notify the appropriate division of the Department of Human Services of the removal and may, if otherwise eligible, receive assistance in the county to which he or she has moved.

(b) The office of the county from which he or she has moved shall transfer all necessary records relating to the recipient to the office of the county to which he or she has moved.

Acts 1939, No. 280, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-140; Acts 1997, No. 1058, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-230 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-10-230
Annual disclosure statement - Filing
Status: in_force

Each facility shall file the completed annual disclosure statement along with its annual license application by March 1 of each year and file a copy of the disclosure statement with the Department of Human Services county office in the county in which the facility is located. Acts 1989, No. 664, § 1; 2009, No. 216, § 4.

Each facility shall file the completed annual disclosure statement along with its annual license application by March 1 of each year and file a copy of the disclosure statement with the Department of Human Services county office in the county in which the facility is located.

Acts 1989, No. 664, § 1; 2009, No. 216, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-76-301 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 20-76-301
State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination - Creation
Status: in_force

There is created and established at the seat of government of this state a department of state to be designated and known as the "State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination". Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 14, § 1; 1965, No. 177, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-801.

There is created and established at the seat of government of this state a department of state to be designated and known as the "State Department for Social Security Administration Disability Determination".

Acts 1961 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 14, § 1; 1965, No. 177, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 83-801.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-47-601 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 6 / Section 20-47-601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Community mental health centers" means those private nonprofit organizations certified by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services under § 20-47-202 as community mental health centers and contracted to perform designated public mental health services in the respective catchment areas of the state; (2) "Inmate with mental illness" means a jail inmate who, after being assessed by a person qualified by licensure to conduct an assessment, meets the criteria for serious mental illness or is in danger of harm to self or to others; (3) "Jail inmate" means a natural person who is in the custody of law enforcement authorities within the confines of a county jail; (4) "Person with mental illness" means a person who appears to be a danger to himself or herself or to others or to need mental health evaluation for treatment and may include an individual detained by a law enforcement officer; and (5) "Protocol" means standardized outlines of the steps to be taken by law enforcement officers, jails, community mental health centers, or regional secure psychiatric facilities to handle the situation of each person with mental illness arrested by a law enforcement officer. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 88, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 1012, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Community mental health centers" means those private nonprofit organizations certified by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services under § 20-47-202 as community mental health centers and contracted to perform designated public mental health services in the respective catchment areas of the state;

(2) "Inmate with mental illness" means a jail inmate who, after being assessed by a person qualified by licensure to conduct an assessment, meets the criteria for serious mental illness or is in danger of harm to self or to others;

(3) "Jail inmate" means a natural person who is in the custody of law enforcement authorities within the confines of a county jail;

(4) "Person with mental illness" means a person who appears to be a danger to himself or herself or to others or to need mental health evaluation for treatment and may include an individual detained by a law enforcement officer; and

(5) "Protocol" means standardized outlines of the steps to be taken by law enforcement officers, jails, community mental health centers, or regional secure psychiatric facilities to handle the situation of each person with mental illness arrested by a law enforcement officer.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 88, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 1012, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-8-111 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-8-111
Transfer of Developmental Disabilities Planning Council attributes to other agency
Status: in_force

The Governor may at any time transfer all personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions, and the powers, duties, and personnel of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 101-496 [repealed]. Acts 1993, No. 821, § 6.

The Governor may at any time transfer all personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions, and the powers, duties, and personnel of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 101-496 [repealed].

Acts 1993, No. 821, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-26-403 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-26-403
Toilets
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of every manager or person in charge of the conduct of any hotel or inn in this state to keep toilet rooms used in connection with the inn or hotel and provided for the use of guests or patrons of the inn or hotel in a clean and sanitary condition. (b) Any manager or person in charge of the operation and conduct of any inn or hotel shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) if that person shall: (1) Permit the toilet stools provided for the use of guests or patrons to become foul or filthy or the vault thereof to become full or clogged with fecal matter; or (2) Fail to keep the stools, seats, and floors of the toilet rooms clean and washed regularly when necessary and in no case less than one (1) time per week. Acts 1913, No. 242, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 5561; Pope's Dig., § 7200; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1116; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 190.

(a) It shall be the duty of every manager or person in charge of the conduct of any hotel or inn in this state to keep toilet rooms used in connection with the inn or hotel and provided for the use of guests or patrons of the inn or hotel in a clean and sanitary condition.

(b) Any manager or person in charge of the operation and conduct of any inn or hotel shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) if that person shall: (1) Permit the toilet stools provided for the use of guests or patrons to become foul or filthy or the vault thereof to become full or clogged with fecal matter; or (2) Fail to keep the stools, seats, and floors of the toilet rooms clean and washed regularly when necessary and in no case less than one (1) time per week.

(1) Permit the toilet stools provided for the use of guests or patrons to become foul or filthy or the vault thereof to become full or clogged with fecal matter; or

(2) Fail to keep the stools, seats, and floors of the toilet rooms clean and washed regularly when necessary and in no case less than one (1) time per week.

Acts 1913, No. 242, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 5561; Pope's Dig., § 7200; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1116; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 190.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-8-805 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-8-805
Continuing education credit
Status: in_force

(a) A medical professional may fulfill one (1) hour of continuing education credit with the performance of eight (8) hours of volunteer services under this subchapter. (b) A medical professional shall not obtain more than thirty-two (32) hours of credits as described in subsection (a) of this section in a licensing period. Amended by Act 2021, No. 968,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 958,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A medical professional may fulfill one (1) hour of continuing education credit with the performance of eight (8) hours of volunteer services under this subchapter.

(b) A medical professional shall not obtain more than thirty-two (32) hours of credits as described in subsection (a) of this section in a licensing period.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 968,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 958,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-216 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-216
Unlawful acts - Improper method of testing
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to use other than the Babcock method or such method of testing as may be approved by AOAC International or the American Dairy Science Association when testing milk or cream, the test of which is to be used as a basis for making payment for the milk or cream thus tested. Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.

It shall be unlawful to use other than the Babcock method or such method of testing as may be approved by AOAC International or the American Dairy Science Association when testing milk or cream, the test of which is to be used as a basis for making payment for the milk or cream thus tested.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2408 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 24 / Section 20-77-2408
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 78, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX2, No. 2,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX2, No. 1,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2016. Added by Act 2013, No. 1498,§ 1, eff. 4/23/2013. Added by Act 2013, No. 1497,§ 1, eff. 4/23/2013.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 78, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX2, No. 2,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX2, No. 1,§ 2, eff. 4/8/2016.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1498,§ 1, eff. 4/23/2013.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1497,§ 1, eff. 4/23/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-2107 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 21 / Section 20-10-2107
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) After the first three (3) failures of a long-term care facility to complete the form required under § 20-10-2106 in any calendar year, the Department of Human Services shall assess a fee against the long-term care facility of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each failure beyond three (3), with an annual maximum fee of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200). (b) A long-term care facility assessed a fee under this section may appeal the assessment under § 20-10-208 . Acts 2007, No. 516, § 1.

(a) After the first three (3) failures of a long-term care facility to complete the form required under § 20-10-2106 in any calendar year, the Department of Human Services shall assess a fee against the long-term care facility of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each failure beyond three (3), with an annual maximum fee of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200).

(b) A long-term care facility assessed a fee under this section may appeal the assessment under § 20-10-208 .

Acts 2007, No. 516, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-201 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-22-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1979, No. 852, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2165.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 841,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1979, No. 852, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2165.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-1304 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 13 / Section 20-17-1304
Powers and duties of State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services
Status: in_force

The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services shall: (1) Review and grant or deny all or part of a grant application submitted under this subchapter; and (2) Establish by rule: (A) Criteria for grant applications and awards; (B) Oversight of all grant expenditures; (C) Criteria for reporting and maintaining all grant moneys and expenditures; and (D) Criteria for the review of grant awards and expenditures to prevent misuse or abuse of grant money. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2009, No. 429, § 3.

The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services shall:

(1) Review and grant or deny all or part of a grant application submitted under this subchapter; and

(2) Establish by rule: (A) Criteria for grant applications and awards; (B) Oversight of all grant expenditures; (C) Criteria for reporting and maintaining all grant moneys and expenditures; and (D) Criteria for the review of grant awards and expenditures to prevent misuse or abuse of grant money.

(A) Criteria for grant applications and awards;

(B) Oversight of all grant expenditures;

(C) Criteria for reporting and maintaining all grant moneys and expenditures; and

(D) Criteria for the review of grant awards and expenditures to prevent misuse or abuse of grant money.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2018.

Acts 2009, No. 429, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-216 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-9-216
License - Judicial review
Status: in_force

(a) Any applicant or licensee who is dissatisfied with the decision of the State Board of Health or other body designated by the Department of Health or this subchapter as a result of the hearing provided in § 20-9-215 may appeal to the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the decision within fifteen (15) days after receiving notice of the decision. (b) Thereupon, the department shall promptly certify and file in court the transcript of the hearing on which the decision is based. (c) Findings of fact by the department shall be conclusive unless contrary to law on the evidence. (d) If necessary, the court may remand the case to the department to take further evidence, and the department may thereupon make new or modified findings of fact which shall have like weight on review. (e) The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the department, and either the applicant or licensee or the department may appeal from the court's decision in the manner provided by law with regard to appeals from the court. (f) Pending final disposition of the matter, the status quo of the applicant or licensee shall be preserved. Acts 1961, No. 414, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-351.

(a) Any applicant or licensee who is dissatisfied with the decision of the State Board of Health or other body designated by the Department of Health or this subchapter as a result of the hearing provided in § 20-9-215 may appeal to the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the decision within fifteen (15) days after receiving notice of the decision.

(b) Thereupon, the department shall promptly certify and file in court the transcript of the hearing on which the decision is based.

(c) Findings of fact by the department shall be conclusive unless contrary to law on the evidence.

(d) If necessary, the court may remand the case to the department to take further evidence, and the department may thereupon make new or modified findings of fact which shall have like weight on review.

(e) The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the department, and either the applicant or licensee or the department may appeal from the court's decision in the manner provided by law with regard to appeals from the court.

(f) Pending final disposition of the matter, the status quo of the applicant or licensee shall be preserved.

Acts 1961, No. 414, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-351.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-404 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-16-404
Information sharing
Status: in_force

All hospitals with pediatric, obstetric, or spontaneous abortion patient records may under this subchapter contract to share information in those records with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, other bona fide licensed medical facilities, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Acts 1983, No. 773, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4602.

All hospitals with pediatric, obstetric, or spontaneous abortion patient records may under this subchapter contract to share information in those records with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital, other bona fide licensed medical facilities, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Acts 1983, No. 773, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-124 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-7-124
Disposition of certain fees
Status: in_force

All fees collected by the Department of Health for food-related establishment permits, septic tank permits, and milk permits shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund and shall be for the use of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. Acts 1977, No. 889, § 36.

All fees collected by the Department of Health for food-related establishment permits, septic tank permits, and milk permits shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Health Fund and shall be for the use of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

Acts 1977, No. 889, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-118 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-77-118
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 279,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 1595, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 279,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1999, No. 1595, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-64-826 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-64-826
Early release
Status: in_force

(a) If any person is released from detention before the expiration of the period of commitment, the court may condition the release upon the person's compliance with outpatient treatment for the time not to exceed the duration of the commitment order and at the receiving facility or program as may be specified by the court. (b) When in the opinion of the professional person in charge of the receiving facility or program providing involuntary treatment under this chapter, the committed patient can be appropriately served by less restrictive treatment before expiration of the period of commitment, then the less restrictive care may be provided. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 14; 1997, No. 1246, § 6.

(a) If any person is released from detention before the expiration of the period of commitment, the court may condition the release upon the person's compliance with outpatient treatment for the time not to exceed the duration of the commitment order and at the receiving facility or program as may be specified by the court.

(b) When in the opinion of the professional person in charge of the receiving facility or program providing involuntary treatment under this chapter, the committed patient can be appropriately served by less restrictive treatment before expiration of the period of commitment, then the less restrictive care may be provided.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 14; 1997, No. 1246, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-1510 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 15 / Section 20-27-1510
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

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

Added by Act 2013, No. 596,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-1910 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 19 / Section 20-10-1910
Effect of request for informal dispute resolution
Status: in_force

A request for an informal dispute resolution shall not: (1) Stay any action for enforcement or imposition of remedies; or (2) Affect or preclude a facility's right to judicial or administrative appeal. Acts 2003, No. 1108, § 1.

A request for an informal dispute resolution shall not:

(1) Stay any action for enforcement or imposition of remedies; or

(2) Affect or preclude a facility's right to judicial or administrative appeal.

Acts 2003, No. 1108, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-7-705 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 7 / Section 20-7-705
Licensing board rules
Status: in_force

(a) A licensing board that licenses individuals with prescriptive authority shall adopt rules that are at least as stringent as the rules of the Arkansas State Medical Board concerning use of narcotics for the treatment of pain not associated with malignant or terminal illness. (b) A licensing board that licenses individuals who are authorized to prescribe opioids for treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain shall promulgate rules that contain, at a minimum, the requirements of § 20-7-707 . Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A licensing board that licenses individuals with prescriptive authority shall adopt rules that are at least as stringent as the rules of the Arkansas State Medical Board concerning use of narcotics for the treatment of pain not associated with malignant or terminal illness.

(b) A licensing board that licenses individuals who are authorized to prescribe opioids for treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain shall promulgate rules that contain, at a minimum, the requirements of § 20-7-707 .

Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-16-2506 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 25 / Section 20-16-2506
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. (2) The State Board of Health may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-2503 . (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 2021, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. (2) The State Board of Health may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-2503 .

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

(2) The State Board of Health may add by rule additional examples of complications to supplement those in § 20-16-2503 .

(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 2021, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-17-1222 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 12 / Section 20-17-1222
Cooperation between a coroner or the state medical examiner and a procurement organization
Status: in_force

(a) A coroner and the state medical examiner shall cooperate with procurement organizations to maximize the opportunity to recover anatomical gifts for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education. (b) If a coroner or the state medical examiner receives notice from a procurement organization that an anatomical gift might be available or was made with respect to a decedent whose body is under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner and a post-mortem examination is going to be performed, unless the state medical examiner denies recovery in accordance with § 20-17-1223 the state medical examiner or designee shall conduct a post-mortem examination of the body or the part in a manner and within a period compatible with its preservation for the purposes of the gift. (c) A part may not be removed from the body of a decedent under the jurisdiction of a coroner or the state medical examiner for transplantation, therapy, research, or education unless the part is the subject of an anatomical gift. The body of a decedent under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner may not be delivered to a person for research or education unless the body is the subject of an anatomical gift. This subsection does not preclude a coroner or the state medical examiner from performing the medicolegal investigation upon the body or parts of a decedent under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner. Acts 2007, No. 839, § 1.

(a) A coroner and the state medical examiner shall cooperate with procurement organizations to maximize the opportunity to recover anatomical gifts for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education.

(b) If a coroner or the state medical examiner receives notice from a procurement organization that an anatomical gift might be available or was made with respect to a decedent whose body is under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner and a post-mortem examination is going to be performed, unless the state medical examiner denies recovery in accordance with § 20-17-1223 the state medical examiner or designee shall conduct a post-mortem examination of the body or the part in a manner and within a period compatible with its preservation for the purposes of the gift.

(c) A part may not be removed from the body of a decedent under the jurisdiction of a coroner or the state medical examiner for transplantation, therapy, research, or education unless the part is the subject of an anatomical gift. The body of a decedent under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner may not be delivered to a person for research or education unless the body is the subject of an anatomical gift. This subsection does not preclude a coroner or the state medical examiner from performing the medicolegal investigation upon the body or parts of a decedent under the jurisdiction of the coroner or the state medical examiner.

Acts 2007, No. 839, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-220 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 2 / Section 20-59-220
Unlawful acts - Unclean instruments
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any test tube, bottle, pipette, or instrument in connection with the test which is not perfectly clean. Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any test tube, bottle, pipette, or instrument in connection with the test which is not perfectly clean.

Acts 1941, No. 114, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-14-809 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 20-14-809
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter. Added by Act 2013, No. 1314,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1314,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-146 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 1 / Section 20-77-146
Prohibition on referrals for mental health counseling
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Medicaid Program shall not require a beneficiary to first obtain a referral from a primary care provider before receiving mental health counseling for the first ten (10) visits for mental health counseling. Added by Act 2021, No. 886,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

The Arkansas Medicaid Program shall not require a beneficiary to first obtain a referral from a primary care provider before receiving mental health counseling for the first ten (10) visits for mental health counseling.

Added by Act 2021, No. 886,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-59-401 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 59 / Subchapter 4 / Section 20-59-401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Grade 'A' Milk Program Act of 1981". Acts 1981, No. 587, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4015.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Grade 'A' Milk Program Act of 1981".

Acts 1981, No. 587, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-2505 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 77 / Subchapter 25 / Section 20-77-2505
Office of Medicaid Inspector General - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Office of Medicaid Inspector General shall: (1) Prevent, detect, and investigate fraud and abuse within the medical assistance program; (2) Refer appropriate cases for criminal prosecution; (3) Recover improperly expended medical assistance funds; (4) Audit medical assistance program functions; and (5) Establish a medical assistance fraud and abuse prevention program. Added by Act 2013, No. 1499,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.

The Office of Medicaid Inspector General shall:

(1) Prevent, detect, and investigate fraud and abuse within the medical assistance program;

(2) Refer appropriate cases for criminal prosecution;

(3) Recover improperly expended medical assistance funds;

(4) Audit medical assistance program functions; and

(5) Establish a medical assistance fraud and abuse prevention program.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1499,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 20-15-2107 — AR Code / Title 20 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 21 / Section 20-15-2107
Insurance coverage
Status: in_force

An insurance company: (1) May, but is not required to, provide coverage for an investigational drug, biological product, or device; and (2) Shall not deny coverage for an item or service that is otherwise covered by an insurance contract between the eligible person and an insurance company. Added by Act 2015, No. 374,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

An insurance company:

(1) May, but is not required to, provide coverage for an investigational drug, biological product, or device; and

(2) Shall not deny coverage for an item or service that is otherwise covered by an insurance contract between the eligible person and an insurance company.

Added by Act 2015, No. 374,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.