Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-32-309
Certification in specialty
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be designated by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty. The certification in a specialty is dependent, in every case, upon the approval of registration as a geologist. (b) An applicant for certification in a specialty shall meet all of the requirements of a registered geologist and such other requirements as the board may establish by rule. In addition, his or her seven (7) years of professional geological work shall include one (1) of the following: (1) A minimum of three (3) years performed under the supervision of a registered geologist who is certified in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification; or (2) A minimum of five (5) years of experience in responsible charge of geological work in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1411, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 19; 1987, No. 701, § 20.

(a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be designated by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty. The certification in a specialty is dependent, in every case, upon the approval of registration as a geologist.

(b) An applicant for certification in a specialty shall meet all of the requirements of a registered geologist and such other requirements as the board may establish by rule. In addition, his or her seven (7) years of professional geological work shall include one (1) of the following: (1) A minimum of three (3) years performed under the supervision of a registered geologist who is certified in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification; or (2) A minimum of five (5) years of experience in responsible charge of geological work in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification.

(1) A minimum of three (3) years performed under the supervision of a registered geologist who is certified in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification; or

(2) A minimum of five (5) years of experience in responsible charge of geological work in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1411, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 19; 1987, No. 701, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-50-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 124, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 641, § 5; 1979, No. 80, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2005.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 124, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 641, § 5; 1979, No. 80, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-103-308
Licensure certificate
Status: in_force

(a) Under this chapter, a licensee involved in independent private practice with the public shall: (1) Display his or her license; and (2) Immediately notify clients if his or her license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked. (b) Under this chapter, a licensee whose license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked shall immediately: (1) Notify his or her employer, employees, and partners that he or she is no longer licensed; and (2) Remove from public display his or her license certificate and license card. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1274, § 2.

(a) Under this chapter, a licensee involved in independent private practice with the public shall: (1) Display his or her license; and (2) Immediately notify clients if his or her license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked.

(1) Display his or her license; and

(2) Immediately notify clients if his or her license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked.

(b) Under this chapter, a licensee whose license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked shall immediately: (1) Notify his or her employer, employees, and partners that he or she is no longer licensed; and (2) Remove from public display his or her license certificate and license card.

(1) Notify his or her employer, employees, and partners that he or she is no longer licensed; and

(2) Remove from public display his or her license certificate and license card.

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

Acts 2003, No. 1274, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-113 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-92-113
Preservation of professional responsibilities of pharmacist - Prohibitions - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Exercise of professional responsibilities" includes without limitation a pharmacist's or pharmacy's: (A) Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient; (B) In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or (C) Asserting rights under: (i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or (ii) State or federal law; and (2) "Pharmacy benefits manager" means a nongovernmental entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program. (b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall not interfere with the exercise of professional responsibilities to a patient by a pharmacist or a pharmacy. Acts 2011, No. 1007, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Exercise of professional responsibilities" includes without limitation a pharmacist's or pharmacy's: (A) Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient; (B) In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or (C) Asserting rights under: (i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or (ii) State or federal law; and (2) "Pharmacy benefits manager" means a nongovernmental entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program.

(1) "Exercise of professional responsibilities" includes without limitation a pharmacist's or pharmacy's: (A) Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient; (B) In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or (C) Asserting rights under: (i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or (ii) State or federal law; and

(A) Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient;

(B) In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or

(C) Asserting rights under: (i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or (ii) State or federal law; and

(i) The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or

(ii) State or federal law; and

(2) "Pharmacy benefits manager" means a nongovernmental entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program.

(b) A pharmacy benefits manager shall not interfere with the exercise of professional responsibilities to a patient by a pharmacist or a pharmacy.

Acts 2011, No. 1007, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-2-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 17-2-104
Student loans
Status: in_force

Except as provided for rural medical practice student loans and scholarships under § 6-81-701 et seq., a state authority shall not suspend or revoke a license that has been issued to an individual solely on the basis of that individual's being: (1) In default on the repayment obligations required by one (1) or more student loans; or (2) Delinquent in the payment of one (1) or more student loans. Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Except as provided for rural medical practice student loans and scholarships under § 6-81-701 et seq., a state authority shall not suspend or revoke a license that has been issued to an individual solely on the basis of that individual's being:

(1) In default on the repayment obligations required by one (1) or more student loans; or

(2) Delinquent in the payment of one (1) or more student loans.

Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-117 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-117
Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., that are reasonable and necessary for the performance of the various duties imposed upon the board by this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Establishing license renewal dates; and (2) Setting the level of liability coverage. (b) The board may levy the following fees: (1) Physician assistant application for licensure fee, eighty dollars ($80.00); (2) Initial application fee for the physician employer, fifty dollars ($50.00); (3) Physician assistant annual relicensure fee, fifty dollars ($50.00); (4) Physician assistant delinquent licensure fee, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each delinquent year or part thereof; (5) Physician assistant application for graduate or temporary licensure fee, ten dollars ($10.00); and (6) Physician assistant one-time extension graduate licensure fee, forty dollars ($40.00). (c) The board may appoint a physician assistant advisory committee to assist in the administration of this chapter. (d) (1) The board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section. (2) If the board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1674, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 17.

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., that are reasonable and necessary for the performance of the various duties imposed upon the board by this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Establishing license renewal dates; and (2) Setting the level of liability coverage.

(1) Establishing license renewal dates; and

(2) Setting the level of liability coverage.

(b) The board may levy the following fees: (1) Physician assistant application for licensure fee, eighty dollars ($80.00); (2) Initial application fee for the physician employer, fifty dollars ($50.00); (3) Physician assistant annual relicensure fee, fifty dollars ($50.00); (4) Physician assistant delinquent licensure fee, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each delinquent year or part thereof; (5) Physician assistant application for graduate or temporary licensure fee, ten dollars ($10.00); and (6) Physician assistant one-time extension graduate licensure fee, forty dollars ($40.00).

(1) Physician assistant application for licensure fee, eighty dollars ($80.00);

(2) Initial application fee for the physician employer, fifty dollars ($50.00);

(3) Physician assistant annual relicensure fee, fifty dollars ($50.00);

(4) Physician assistant delinquent licensure fee, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each delinquent year or part thereof;

(5) Physician assistant application for graduate or temporary licensure fee, ten dollars ($10.00); and

(6) Physician assistant one-time extension graduate licensure fee, forty dollars ($40.00).

(c) The board may appoint a physician assistant advisory committee to assist in the administration of this chapter.

(d) (1) The board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section. (2) If the board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.

(1) The board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section.

(2) If the board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1674, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-92-305
Application - Qualification of applicants
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant for examination as a pharmacist shall: (1) Be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) Have: (A) Graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy; or (B) Graduated from a foreign college of pharmacy, completed a transcript verification program, taken and passed a college of pharmacy equivalency exam program, and completed a process of communication ability testing as defined under board rules so that it is assured that the applicant meets standards necessary to protect public health and safety. (b) Each application for examination shall be made on a form to be supplied by the board and shall be filed with the board as required by board rules. (c) Each application shall be accompanied by the cost of the examination plus the examination fee and certificate fee prescribed by § 17-92-108 . (d) The examination shall be given at a time and place and in a manner set by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1577, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1576, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 89, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1891, No. 50, § 8, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3674; Pope's Dig., § 4610; Acts 1955, No. 57, § 1; 1983, No. 511, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.1, 72-1008; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 9; 1997, No. 1029, § 2.

(a) Each applicant for examination as a pharmacist shall: (1) Be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) Have: (A) Graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy; or (B) Graduated from a foreign college of pharmacy, completed a transcript verification program, taken and passed a college of pharmacy equivalency exam program, and completed a process of communication ability testing as defined under board rules so that it is assured that the applicant meets standards necessary to protect public health and safety.

(1) Be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(2) Have: (A) Graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy; or (B) Graduated from a foreign college of pharmacy, completed a transcript verification program, taken and passed a college of pharmacy equivalency exam program, and completed a process of communication ability testing as defined under board rules so that it is assured that the applicant meets standards necessary to protect public health and safety.

(A) Graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy; or

(B) Graduated from a foreign college of pharmacy, completed a transcript verification program, taken and passed a college of pharmacy equivalency exam program, and completed a process of communication ability testing as defined under board rules so that it is assured that the applicant meets standards necessary to protect public health and safety.

(b) Each application for examination shall be made on a form to be supplied by the board and shall be filed with the board as required by board rules.

(c) Each application shall be accompanied by the cost of the examination plus the examination fee and certificate fee prescribed by § 17-92-108 .

(d) The examination shall be given at a time and place and in a manner set by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1577, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1576, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 89, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1891, No. 50, § 8, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3674; Pope's Dig., § 4610; Acts 1955, No. 57, § 1; 1983, No. 511, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.1, 72-1008; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 9; 1997, No. 1029, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-29-404
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 42, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985, No. 217, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-928.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 42, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 217, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-928.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 102 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-102-204
Board organization - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall within sixty (60) days of August 1, 1997, and every May thereafter hold a meeting and elect from its membership a president, a secretary, and a treasurer for terms set by the board. (b) (1) It shall be the duty of the board to meet regularly one (1) time in every six (6) months. (2) Special meetings of the board may be called at any time at the pleasure of the President of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques or by the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques on the request of any two (2) full members of the board. (3) Three (3) full members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the board. (c) The board shall determine by its own rules the time and manner of giving notice to members of meetings and other matters. (d) Any action of the board shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the board, excluding the ex officio member. Acts 1997, No. 816, § 10.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall within sixty (60) days of August 1, 1997, and every May thereafter hold a meeting and elect from its membership a president, a secretary, and a treasurer for terms set by the board.

(b) (1) It shall be the duty of the board to meet regularly one (1) time in every six (6) months. (2) Special meetings of the board may be called at any time at the pleasure of the President of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques or by the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques on the request of any two (2) full members of the board. (3) Three (3) full members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the board.

(1) It shall be the duty of the board to meet regularly one (1) time in every six (6) months.

(2) Special meetings of the board may be called at any time at the pleasure of the President of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques or by the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques on the request of any two (2) full members of the board.

(3) Three (3) full members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the board.

(c) The board shall determine by its own rules the time and manner of giving notice to members of meetings and other matters.

(d) Any action of the board shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the full membership of the board, excluding the ex officio member.

Acts 1997, No. 816, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-503 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-82-503
Application for permit
Status: in_force

(a) Any dentist who desires to administer to a patient general anesthesia or sedation as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for a permit from the board, shall submit to an on-site inspection by the board, as defined and described in the rules of the board, and shall transmit with the application a fee reasonably calculated by the board to cover the costs and expenses of administering the on-site inspection and otherwise administering this subchapter. (b) The application shall request such information as the board may require as stated in its rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1524, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 584, § 1; 1997, No. 128, § 2.

(a) Any dentist who desires to administer to a patient general anesthesia or sedation as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for a permit from the board, shall submit to an on-site inspection by the board, as defined and described in the rules of the board, and shall transmit with the application a fee reasonably calculated by the board to cover the costs and expenses of administering the on-site inspection and otherwise administering this subchapter.

(b) The application shall request such information as the board may require as stated in its rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1524, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 584, § 1; 1997, No. 128, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-3-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 17-3-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Criminal record" means any type of felony or misdemeanor conviction; (2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that is required for an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession; and (3) "Licensing entity" means an office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority to license, certify, register, permit, or otherwise authorize an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession. Added by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Criminal record" means any type of felony or misdemeanor conviction;

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

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

Added by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-83-204
Funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall deposit the money weekly into financial institutions other than the State Treasury. (2) These moneys shall be known as the "Dietetics Practice Licensing Fund". (b) There shall be such audits of this fund as are required by law. (c) The secretary shall give a surety bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties to the Governor in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or an amount recommended by the Auditor of State. The premium for this bond shall be paid out of the fund. (d) The board may make expenditures from this fund for any purpose which is reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall deposit the money weekly into financial institutions other than the State Treasury. (2) These moneys shall be known as the "Dietetics Practice Licensing Fund".

(1) The Secretary of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall deposit the money weekly into financial institutions other than the State Treasury.

(2) These moneys shall be known as the "Dietetics Practice Licensing Fund".

(b) There shall be such audits of this fund as are required by law.

(c) The secretary shall give a surety bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties to the Governor in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or an amount recommended by the Auditor of State. The premium for this bond shall be paid out of the fund.

(d) The board may make expenditures from this fund for any purpose which is reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-20-104
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate as a barber, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college which fails to file an application for certificate of registration shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person, firm, or corporation which shall operate as a barber, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college without a certificate of registration duly and legally issued by the State Board of Barber Examiners shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). (c) The willful making of any false statement to a material matter in any oath or affidavit which is required under this chapter shall be perjury and punishable as such. (d) Each day of unlawful practice as described in this section shall constitute a separate offense. (e) It shall be the duty of all prosecuting attorneys of the state and all political subdivisions of the state to enforce the provisions of this chapter and prosecute persons violating them. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 313, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 12082; Acts 1951, No. 127, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-514; Acts 1993, No. 1056, § 2.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate as a barber, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college which fails to file an application for certificate of registration shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person, firm, or corporation which shall operate as a barber, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college without a certificate of registration duly and legally issued by the State Board of Barber Examiners shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(c) The willful making of any false statement to a material matter in any oath or affidavit which is required under this chapter shall be perjury and punishable as such.

(d) Each day of unlawful practice as described in this section shall constitute a separate offense.

(e) It shall be the duty of all prosecuting attorneys of the state and all political subdivisions of the state to enforce the provisions of this chapter and prosecute persons violating them.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 313, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 12082; Acts 1951, No. 127, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-514; Acts 1993, No. 1056, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-32-306
Registration without examination
Status: in_force

A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him or her by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter may be registered upon application without further examination. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 14; 1987, No. 701, § 15.

A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him or her by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter may be registered upon application without further examination.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 14; 1987, No. 701, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-13-108 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 17-13-108
Issuance of license - Expiration
Status: in_force

If the educational qualifications are met, all required examinations are successfully passed, and all required fees paid, a license shall be issued by the State Plant Board. The licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year unless sooner revoked, cancelled, or suspended by the board for cause and shall be renewable pursuant to board rules. No license issued by the board shall be assignable or transferable. Acts 1987, No. 609, § 7.

If the educational qualifications are met, all required examinations are successfully passed, and all required fees paid, a license shall be issued by the State Plant Board. The licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year unless sooner revoked, cancelled, or suspended by the board for cause and shall be renewable pursuant to board rules. No license issued by the board shall be assignable or transferable.

Acts 1987, No. 609, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-47-305
Soil classifier-in-training - Qualifications - Certification
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise qualified, a person shall be admitted to certification as a soil classifier-in-training. The certification shall be valid for four (4) years, if he or she is a person who: (1) Is a graduate of a soils curriculum approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and has passed an examination in the fundamentals of soil classification; or (2) Is an applicant who has completed a soil curriculum not approved by the commission, who has a specific record of one (1) year of soil classification experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the commission, and who passes an examination in the fundamentals of soil classification. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 105, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2708.

Unless otherwise qualified, a person shall be admitted to certification as a soil classifier-in-training. The certification shall be valid for four (4) years, if he or she is a person who:

(1) Is a graduate of a soils curriculum approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and has passed an examination in the fundamentals of soil classification; or

(2) Is an applicant who has completed a soil curriculum not approved by the commission, who has a specific record of one (1) year of soil classification experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the commission, and who passes an examination in the fundamentals of soil classification.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 105, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1975, No. 460, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2708.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-1-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 17-1-109
Workforce Freedom Act of 2021
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Workforce Freedom Act of 2021". (b) Unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly, cities, counties, or other political subdivisions of the state shall not enact a requirement for licensing, certification, or registration for any profession or occupation in a manner that duplicates a requirement for licensing, certification, or registration that is already enacted by the state. Added by Act 2021, No. 567,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Workforce Freedom Act of 2021".

(b) Unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly, cities, counties, or other political subdivisions of the state shall not enact a requirement for licensing, certification, or registration for any profession or occupation in a manner that duplicates a requirement for licensing, certification, or registration that is already enacted by the state.

Added by Act 2021, No. 567,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-317 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-26-317
Notice of address change
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every registered cosmetologist manager-operator, cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, or aesthetician, unless operating a mobile salon as defined under § 17-26-102 , within thirty (30) days after changing the address of his or her place of business as designated on the books of the Department of Health, shall notify the department of his or her new place of business. (2) Upon receipt of the notification, the department shall make the necessary changes on its books. (b) A person licensed by the department to operate a mobile salon shall notify the department of the address where the mobile salon usually remains. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 9, § 2; 1985, No. 215, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-867; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 27; 2009, No. 4, § 10.

(a) (1) Every registered cosmetologist manager-operator, cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, or aesthetician, unless operating a mobile salon as defined under § 17-26-102 , within thirty (30) days after changing the address of his or her place of business as designated on the books of the Department of Health, shall notify the department of his or her new place of business. (2) Upon receipt of the notification, the department shall make the necessary changes on its books.

(1) Every registered cosmetologist manager-operator, cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, or aesthetician, unless operating a mobile salon as defined under § 17-26-102 , within thirty (30) days after changing the address of his or her place of business as designated on the books of the Department of Health, shall notify the department of his or her new place of business.

(2) Upon receipt of the notification, the department shall make the necessary changes on its books.

(b) A person licensed by the department to operate a mobile salon shall notify the department of the address where the mobile salon usually remains.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 9, § 2; 1985, No. 215, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-867; Acts 2007, No. 223, § 27; 2009, No. 4, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-95-309
Background records sealed
Status: in_force

(a) Any background record received by the Arkansas State Medical Board from the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall not be available for examination except by: (1) An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representative; or (2) A person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative. (b) No record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Department of Arkansas State Police. Acts 2005, No. 1249, § 1.

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

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

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

(b) No record, file, or document shall be removed from the custody of the Department of Arkansas State Police.

Acts 2005, No. 1249, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-408 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-26-408
Duties of school
Status: in_force

Each school shall: (1) Possess sufficient apparatus and equipment necessary for the ready and full teaching of all the subjects or practices of cosmetology; (2) Maintain licensed instructors competent to impart instruction in all branches or practices of cosmetology; (3) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student and the time devoted by each student to the various practices or branches of cosmetology and electrology; (4) Establish grades and hold examinations before issuing diplomas; and (5) Fix its tuition at an amount that will enable it to furnish without further charge to the student all cosmetics, materials, and supplies used on the public and in classes. This does not include books and instruments as shall be determined from time to time by the Department of Health. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 11; 1969, No. 400, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-862; Acts 2009, No. 4, § 19.

Each school shall:

(1) Possess sufficient apparatus and equipment necessary for the ready and full teaching of all the subjects or practices of cosmetology;

(2) Maintain licensed instructors competent to impart instruction in all branches or practices of cosmetology;

(3) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student and the time devoted by each student to the various practices or branches of cosmetology and electrology;

(4) Establish grades and hold examinations before issuing diplomas; and

(5) Fix its tuition at an amount that will enable it to furnish without further charge to the student all cosmetics, materials, and supplies used on the public and in classes. This does not include books and instruments as shall be determined from time to time by the Department of Health.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 11; 1969, No. 400, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-862; Acts 2009, No. 4, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-801 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 8 / Section 17-87-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alternative to Discipline Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alternative to Discipline Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-703 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-92-703
Functions
Status: in_force

The functions of the committee shall include: (1) Evaluation of pharmacists who request participation in the program; (2) Review and designation of treatment facilities and services to which pharmacists in the program may be referred; (3) Receipt and review of information relating to the participation of pharmacists in the program; (4) Assisting the pharmacists' professional association in publicizing the program; and (5) Preparation of reports for the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. Acts 1991, No. 741, § 3.

The functions of the committee shall include:

(1) Evaluation of pharmacists who request participation in the program;

(2) Review and designation of treatment facilities and services to which pharmacists in the program may be referred;

(3) Receipt and review of information relating to the participation of pharmacists in the program;

(4) Assisting the pharmacists' professional association in publicizing the program; and

(5) Preparation of reports for the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.

Acts 1991, No. 741, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-35-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 is to register and regulate persons known as registered interior designers, in the public interest, and to prohibit the use of the title of "registered interior designer" by persons who are not registered. Acts 1993, No. 847, § 2; 2009, No. 1367, § 11.

The purpose of this subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 is to register and regulate persons known as registered interior designers, in the public interest, and to prohibit the use of the title of "registered interior designer" by persons who are not registered.

Acts 1993, No. 847, § 2; 2009, No. 1367, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-106-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 106 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-106-203
Fee
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Medical Board shall charge a licensure application fee not to exceed the administrative and disciplinary costs incurred by the board in administering the licensure program under this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 1457, § 1.

The Arkansas State Medical Board shall charge a licensure application fee not to exceed the administrative and disciplinary costs incurred by the board in administering the licensure program under this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 1457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-12-312
Licensing of public accountants
Status: in_force

Any person who qualified to register as a public accountant on July 1, 1975, may at any time register with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy to be licensed as a public accountant. Acts 1999, No. 180, § 21.

Any person who qualified to register as a public accountant on July 1, 1975, may at any time register with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy to be licensed as a public accountant.

Acts 1999, No. 180, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-39-302
Examinations not admissible in criminal proceedings
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not be construed to permit the results of any voice stress analysis examination to be introduced or admitted in any criminal proceeding. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 27, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1987, No. 858, § 8.

This subchapter shall not be construed to permit the results of any voice stress analysis examination to be introduced or admitted in any criminal proceeding.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 27, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1987, No. 858, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-207 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-207
License classification
Status: in_force

(a) The license shall specify the classification of work in which the license holder is authorized to engage and shall show the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation to which it is issued and the name of the licensed or qualified operator, if he or she is someone other than the license holder. (b) (1) The license holder shall do only the kind of work specified in the classification for which he or she has been licensed, regardless of whether for compensation or not. (2) Any licensee performing any work in any classification for which he or she has not been licensed shall suffer invalidation of the license in any other classification. (c) (1) The State Plant Board may classify or subclassify commercial and noncommercial licenses to be issued under this chapter as may be necessary for the effective administration and enforcement of the chapter. (2) The classifications may include, but not be limited to: (A) Industrial, institutional, structural, and health-related; (B) Ornamental and turf; (C) Agricultural; and (D) Noncommercial applicators. (3) Separate subclassifications may be specified as to methods used by any licensee to apply pesticides or to the use of pesticides to control insects and plant diseases, rodents, or weeds. (4) Each classification shall be subject to separate testing procedures and requirements. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.

(a) The license shall specify the classification of work in which the license holder is authorized to engage and shall show the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation to which it is issued and the name of the licensed or qualified operator, if he or she is someone other than the license holder.

(b) (1) The license holder shall do only the kind of work specified in the classification for which he or she has been licensed, regardless of whether for compensation or not. (2) Any licensee performing any work in any classification for which he or she has not been licensed shall suffer invalidation of the license in any other classification.

(1) The license holder shall do only the kind of work specified in the classification for which he or she has been licensed, regardless of whether for compensation or not.

(2) Any licensee performing any work in any classification for which he or she has not been licensed shall suffer invalidation of the license in any other classification.

(c) (1) The State Plant Board may classify or subclassify commercial and noncommercial licenses to be issued under this chapter as may be necessary for the effective administration and enforcement of the chapter. (2) The classifications may include, but not be limited to: (A) Industrial, institutional, structural, and health-related; (B) Ornamental and turf; (C) Agricultural; and (D) Noncommercial applicators. (3) Separate subclassifications may be specified as to methods used by any licensee to apply pesticides or to the use of pesticides to control insects and plant diseases, rodents, or weeds. (4) Each classification shall be subject to separate testing procedures and requirements.

(1) The State Plant Board may classify or subclassify commercial and noncommercial licenses to be issued under this chapter as may be necessary for the effective administration and enforcement of the chapter.

(2) The classifications may include, but not be limited to: (A) Industrial, institutional, structural, and health-related; (B) Ornamental and turf; (C) Agricultural; and (D) Noncommercial applicators.

(A) Industrial, institutional, structural, and health-related;

(B) Ornamental and turf;

(C) Agricultural; and

(D) Noncommercial applicators.

(3) Separate subclassifications may be specified as to methods used by any licensee to apply pesticides or to the use of pesticides to control insects and plant diseases, rodents, or weeds.

(4) Each classification shall be subject to separate testing procedures and requirements.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-26-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Cosmetology Act". Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 1, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-814.

This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Cosmetology Act".

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 1, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-814.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-318 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-318
Insurance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All home inspectors are required to carry general liability insurance. (2) Coverage limits shall be not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (b) All policies and certificates shall provide that cancellation or renewal of the policy shall not be effective unless and until at least ten (10) days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal has been received in writing by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. (c) If the insurance coverage required under this subchapter shall cease to be effective, the insured home inspector shall be required to notify the board in writing, of any lapses in coverage. (d) (1) After notification, the registration of the affected home inspector shall be suspended until the insurance is reinstated or replaced. (2) The suspension shall be noted on the home inspector's listing on the board's internet site. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

(a) (1) All home inspectors are required to carry general liability insurance. (2) Coverage limits shall be not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(1) All home inspectors are required to carry general liability insurance.

(2) Coverage limits shall be not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(b) All policies and certificates shall provide that cancellation or renewal of the policy shall not be effective unless and until at least ten (10) days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal has been received in writing by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

(c) If the insurance coverage required under this subchapter shall cease to be effective, the insured home inspector shall be required to notify the board in writing, of any lapses in coverage.

(d) (1) After notification, the registration of the affected home inspector shall be suspended until the insurance is reinstated or replaced. (2) The suspension shall be noted on the home inspector's listing on the board's internet site.

(1) After notification, the registration of the affected home inspector shall be suspended until the insurance is reinstated or replaced.

(2) The suspension shall be noted on the home inspector's listing on the board's internet site.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 63, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-31-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 80, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2408; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 80, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2408; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-89-306
Dispensers from nonlicensing states
Status: in_force

(a) Any person from a nonlicensing state who desires to provide ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a licensed or registered dispensing optician in this state, and who submits satisfactory evidence to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians that he or she meets the following requirements, shall be eligible for licensure or registry by the board. (b) The applicant shall: (1) Be qualified under the provisions of this chapter; (2) Have been engaged in ophthalmic dispensing as described in § 17-89-102(4) for a period of: (A) Five (5) years for applicants for licensure, of which no more than three (3) years may be while working in a qualified full-service optical laboratory approved by the board; or (B) Three (3) years for applicants for registry, of which no more than one (1) year may be while working in a qualified full-service laboratory approved by the board immediately before the date of application; (3) Successfully complete the written and practical examination for licensure or registry prepared and conducted by the board; and (4) Have paid the fee prescribed in § 17-89-304(f) to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 83, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 589, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2110; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 20.

(a) Any person from a nonlicensing state who desires to provide ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a licensed or registered dispensing optician in this state, and who submits satisfactory evidence to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians that he or she meets the following requirements, shall be eligible for licensure or registry by the board.

(b) The applicant shall: (1) Be qualified under the provisions of this chapter; (2) Have been engaged in ophthalmic dispensing as described in § 17-89-102(4) for a period of: (A) Five (5) years for applicants for licensure, of which no more than three (3) years may be while working in a qualified full-service optical laboratory approved by the board; or (B) Three (3) years for applicants for registry, of which no more than one (1) year may be while working in a qualified full-service laboratory approved by the board immediately before the date of application; (3) Successfully complete the written and practical examination for licensure or registry prepared and conducted by the board; and (4) Have paid the fee prescribed in § 17-89-304(f) to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians.

(1) Be qualified under the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Have been engaged in ophthalmic dispensing as described in § 17-89-102(4) for a period of: (A) Five (5) years for applicants for licensure, of which no more than three (3) years may be while working in a qualified full-service optical laboratory approved by the board; or (B) Three (3) years for applicants for registry, of which no more than one (1) year may be while working in a qualified full-service laboratory approved by the board immediately before the date of application;

(A) Five (5) years for applicants for licensure, of which no more than three (3) years may be while working in a qualified full-service optical laboratory approved by the board; or

(B) Three (3) years for applicants for registry, of which no more than one (1) year may be while working in a qualified full-service laboratory approved by the board immediately before the date of application;

(3) Successfully complete the written and practical examination for licensure or registry prepared and conducted by the board; and

(4) Have paid the fee prescribed in § 17-89-304(f) to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 83, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 589, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2110; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-601 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-82-601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Dental home" means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation: (A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible; (B) Coordinated; (C) Family-centered; and (D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age; (2) "Mobile dental facility" means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and (3) "Operator" means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state. Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Dental home" means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation: (A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible; (B) Coordinated; (C) Family-centered; and (D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;

(A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;

(B) Coordinated;

(C) Family-centered; and

(D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;

(2) "Mobile dental facility" means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and

(3) "Operator" means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state.

Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-39-105
Evidence
Status: in_force

This subchapter and subchapter 2 shall not be construed as permitting the results of a polygraph examination to be introduced or admitted as evidence in a criminal proceeding. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 6, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2225.

This subchapter and subchapter 2 shall not be construed as permitting the results of a polygraph examination to be introduced or admitted as evidence in a criminal proceeding.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 6, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2225.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-90-303
License - Registration and display - Statement of services
Status: in_force

(a) Any optometrist practicing in any county in this state shall display his or her license in a conspicuous place in his or her office. (b) Any optometrist practicing away from his or her office shall deliver to each person obtaining services from the optometrist a statement dated and signed by the optometrist setting forth the amount charged, the optometrist's address, and the number of the optometrist's certificate. Acts 1941, No. 94, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-814; Acts 2001, No. 506, § 2.

(a) Any optometrist practicing in any county in this state shall display his or her license in a conspicuous place in his or her office.

(b) Any optometrist practicing away from his or her office shall deliver to each person obtaining services from the optometrist a statement dated and signed by the optometrist setting forth the amount charged, the optometrist's address, and the number of the optometrist's certificate.

Acts 1941, No. 94, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-814; Acts 2001, No. 506, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-112 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-112
Use of "Doctor" as title in provision of healthcare services
Status: in_force

In connection with the provision of healthcare services, no person shall call oneself or allow oneself to be called by the title "Doctor", except in the practice of one (1) of the healthcare professions regulated under § 17-1-101 et seq., in which case the person shall use the title in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the particular healthcare profession. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1505, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 338, § 4.

In connection with the provision of healthcare services, no person shall call oneself or allow oneself to be called by the title "Doctor", except in the practice of one (1) of the healthcare professions regulated under § 17-1-101 et seq., in which case the person shall use the title in accordance with the statutes and rules governing the particular healthcare profession.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1505, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 338, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-104-104
Department of Health
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall: (1) Administer the provisions of this chapter; (2) Enforce the rules promulgated by the State Board of Health for the administration and enforcement of this chapter; (3) Employ and prescribe the duties of employees as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter; (4) Issue initial and renewal licenses to qualified applicants who provide perfusion services; and (5) Collect fees for licensure and accept public and private gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of administering this chapter. Added by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Department of Health shall:

(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Enforce the rules promulgated by the State Board of Health for the administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(3) Employ and prescribe the duties of employees as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter;

(4) Issue initial and renewal licenses to qualified applicants who provide perfusion services; and

(5) Collect fees for licensure and accept public and private gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of administering this chapter.

Added by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-42-401
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to: (1) Licensees who were licensed at the time of the occurrence of the acts or violations complained of; and (2) Acts or violations which occur after December 31, 1979. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 22.

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to:

(1) Licensees who were licensed at the time of the occurrence of the acts or violations complained of; and

(2) Acts or violations which occur after December 31, 1979.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-50-304
License requirement - Exemption
Status: in_force

(a) Every person who wishes to engage in business as a water well contractor shall obtain from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission a license to conduct such a business. (b) The license requirement shall not apply to any person who performs labor or services at the direction and under the personal supervision of a licensed water well contractor. (c) A land owner installing pumping equipment in a water well owned by him or her for his or her own use is exempted from the licensing requirements of this chapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 133, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 1993, No. 328, § 2; 1993, No. 348, § 2.

(a) Every person who wishes to engage in business as a water well contractor shall obtain from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission a license to conduct such a business.

(b) The license requirement shall not apply to any person who performs labor or services at the direction and under the personal supervision of a licensed water well contractor.

(c) A land owner installing pumping equipment in a water well owned by him or her for his or her own use is exempted from the licensing requirements of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 133, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 1993, No. 328, § 2; 1993, No. 348, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-32-202
Meeting - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall hold a meeting within thirty (30) days after appointment and thereafter shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. (b) (1) An affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary to transact business. (2) The Chair of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall not vote unless there is a tie vote among the board members, in which case his or her vote will be allowed for a majority. (c) Rules adopted by the board may provide for such additional regular meetings as necessary and for special meetings. (d) Notice of all meetings shall be given as may be provided in the rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1405, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 4; 1987, No. 701, § 4.

(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall hold a meeting within thirty (30) days after appointment and thereafter shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year.

(b) (1) An affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary to transact business. (2) The Chair of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall not vote unless there is a tie vote among the board members, in which case his or her vote will be allowed for a majority.

(1) An affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary to transact business.

(2) The Chair of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall not vote unless there is a tie vote among the board members, in which case his or her vote will be allowed for a majority.

(c) Rules adopted by the board may provide for such additional regular meetings as necessary and for special meetings.

(d) Notice of all meetings shall be given as may be provided in the rules.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1405, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 4; 1987, No. 701, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-32-105
Contracts with registered geologist only
Status: in_force

This state, its political subdivisions, and all public boards, districts, commissions, or authorities shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing an Arkansas-registered geologist. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 21; 1987, No. 701, 22.

This state, its political subdivisions, and all public boards, districts, commissions, or authorities shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing an Arkansas-registered geologist.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 21; 1987, No. 701, 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-48-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-48-208
Disciplinary action - Procedures
Status: in_force

(a) The rules promulgated by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors for disciplinary procedures shall be based on and consistent with the model rules of procedure of the Attorney General. (b) A charge, unless dismissed or settled informally, is to be heard by the board within twelve (12) months after the date on which the charge was submitted. (c) (1) A fine or civil penalty not paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final is a judgment. (2) The order is to be filed as a judgment and executed in the same manner as other judgments. (d) The board, on petition of an individual licensee or firm holding a certificate of authorization, may reissue a certificate of licensure or authorization if a majority of the members of the board vote for the issuance. Acts 2011, No. 898, § 6.

(a) The rules promulgated by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors for disciplinary procedures shall be based on and consistent with the model rules of procedure of the Attorney General.

(b) A charge, unless dismissed or settled informally, is to be heard by the board within twelve (12) months after the date on which the charge was submitted.

(c) (1) A fine or civil penalty not paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final is a judgment. (2) The order is to be filed as a judgment and executed in the same manner as other judgments.

(1) A fine or civil penalty not paid within fifty (50) days after the order becomes final is a judgment.

(2) The order is to be filed as a judgment and executed in the same manner as other judgments.

(d) The board, on petition of an individual licensee or firm holding a certificate of authorization, may reissue a certificate of licensure or authorization if a majority of the members of the board vote for the issuance.

Acts 2011, No. 898, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-82-314
Failure to practice
Status: in_force

(a) All licenses issued to dentists and dental hygienists are automatically forfeited if the licensee ceases to practice his or her profession either in the State of Arkansas or elsewhere for a period of two (2) years. (b) The licensee is not entitled to resume the practice of his or her profession in the State of Arkansas until he or she is reexamined and licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. However, the examination shall consist only of clinical work. (c) A dentist or dental hygienist who resumes the practice of his or her profession in the State of Arkansas after having ceased to practice for a period of two (2) years without reexamination and relicensing is subject to the penalties and liabilities prescribed in § 17-82-301(b) and (c) . Acts 1955, No. 14, § 22; 1977, No. 258, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-555.

(a) All licenses issued to dentists and dental hygienists are automatically forfeited if the licensee ceases to practice his or her profession either in the State of Arkansas or elsewhere for a period of two (2) years.

(b) The licensee is not entitled to resume the practice of his or her profession in the State of Arkansas until he or she is reexamined and licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. However, the examination shall consist only of clinical work.

(c) A dentist or dental hygienist who resumes the practice of his or her profession in the State of Arkansas after having ceased to practice for a period of two (2) years without reexamination and relicensing is subject to the penalties and liabilities prescribed in § 17-82-301(b) and (c) .

Acts 1955, No. 14, § 22; 1977, No. 258, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-555.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-206 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-31-206
Compensation of witnesses
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Agriculture may hire investigators and pay traveling expenses thereof for the investigation and prosecution of any violator of this chapter. (b) (1) At its discretion, the department may pay any witness subpoenaed to appear before the Arkansas Forestry Commission twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem when actually in attendance, including time spent in traveling not to exceed one (1) day to and one (1) day from the location of the commission meeting. (2) In addition, the department may reimburse any witness for actual traveling expenses when furnished proof of such expenses, including hotel or motel expenses, when the witness resides in a county other than the one in which the commission is meeting. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 82, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2410.

(a) The Department of Agriculture may hire investigators and pay traveling expenses thereof for the investigation and prosecution of any violator of this chapter.

(b) (1) At its discretion, the department may pay any witness subpoenaed to appear before the Arkansas Forestry Commission twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem when actually in attendance, including time spent in traveling not to exceed one (1) day to and one (1) day from the location of the commission meeting. (2) In addition, the department may reimburse any witness for actual traveling expenses when furnished proof of such expenses, including hotel or motel expenses, when the witness resides in a county other than the one in which the commission is meeting.

(1) At its discretion, the department may pay any witness subpoenaed to appear before the Arkansas Forestry Commission twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per diem when actually in attendance, including time spent in traveling not to exceed one (1) day to and one (1) day from the location of the commission meeting.

(2) In addition, the department may reimburse any witness for actual traveling expenses when furnished proof of such expenses, including hotel or motel expenses, when the witness resides in a county other than the one in which the commission is meeting.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 82, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2410.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-107-311
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1147,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1147,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-107-205
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-22-305
Refusal or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(a) The State Athletic Commission may refuse for good cause to issue a license under § 17-22-302(a) . (b) The commission may also revoke for good cause any license granted under authority of this chapter. Acts 1927, No. 131, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12067; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2908; Acts 1993, No. 1277, § 4; 1999, No. 1085, § 8; 2009, No. 781, § 7.

(a) The State Athletic Commission may refuse for good cause to issue a license under § 17-22-302(a) .

(b) The commission may also revoke for good cause any license granted under authority of this chapter.

Acts 1927, No. 131, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12067; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2908; Acts 1993, No. 1277, § 4; 1999, No. 1085, § 8; 2009, No. 781, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-38-106
Water distribution piping under concrete slabs
Status: in_force

(a) Inaccessible water distribution piping under concrete slabs may be cross-linked polyethylene PEX (SDR9) pipe. (b) Cross-linked polyethylene PEX (SDR9) pipe shall meet ASTM F-876/F-877 and NSP standards 14 and 61. Acts 2007, No. 466, § 1.

(a) Inaccessible water distribution piping under concrete slabs may be cross-linked polyethylene PEX (SDR9) pipe.

(b) Cross-linked polyethylene PEX (SDR9) pipe shall meet ASTM F-876/F-877 and NSP standards 14 and 61.

Acts 2007, No. 466, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-112 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-112
Student-athlete's right to cancel
Status: in_force

(a) A student-athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within fourteen (14) days after the contract is signed. (b) A student-athlete may not waive the right to cancel an agency contract. (c) If a student-athlete cancels an agency contract, the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student-athlete to enter into the contract. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 10.

(a) A student-athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within fourteen (14) days after the contract is signed.

(b) A student-athlete may not waive the right to cancel an agency contract.

(c) If a student-athlete cancels an agency contract, the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student-athlete to enter into the contract.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-339 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-339
Commission - Notice to law enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall notify the sheriff of the county and the chief of police of the city, if applicable, in which the applicant resides of the application for a commission to be a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer. (b) A sheriff or chief of police who wishes to object to the issuance of a commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer to a particular applicant may do so by notifying the director of his or her objection with specific reasons within thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of notification under this section. (c) If a sheriff or chief of police who is given notice under this section files an objection and the director finds good cause to consider the objection to have merit, the director may deny the application for the commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5991, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 83, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140.

(a) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall notify the sheriff of the county and the chief of police of the city, if applicable, in which the applicant resides of the application for a commission to be a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer.

(b) A sheriff or chief of police who wishes to object to the issuance of a commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer to a particular applicant may do so by notifying the director of his or her objection with specific reasons within thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of notification under this section.

(c) If a sheriff or chief of police who is given notice under this section files an objection and the director finds good cause to consider the objection to have merit, the director may deny the application for the commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5991, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 83, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-80-208
Confidentiality of records
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of state law, records of the physicians' health committee pertaining to an impaired physician and all records of the dentists' health committee pertaining to an impaired dentist shall be kept confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena. (2) No person in attendance at any meeting of the physicians' health committee or the dentists' health committee shall be required to testify as to any committee discussions or proceedings. (b) However, information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such action merely because they were presented during the proceedings of the committee, nor shall any person who testifies before the committee or who is a member of the committee be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, but the witness shall not be asked about his or her testimony before the committee or about opinions formed by him or her as a result of the committee hearings. Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 8.

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of state law, records of the physicians' health committee pertaining to an impaired physician and all records of the dentists' health committee pertaining to an impaired dentist shall be kept confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena. (2) No person in attendance at any meeting of the physicians' health committee or the dentists' health committee shall be required to testify as to any committee discussions or proceedings.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of state law, records of the physicians' health committee pertaining to an impaired physician and all records of the dentists' health committee pertaining to an impaired dentist shall be kept confidential and are not subject to discovery or subpoena.

(2) No person in attendance at any meeting of the physicians' health committee or the dentists' health committee shall be required to testify as to any committee discussions or proceedings.

(b) However, information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such action merely because they were presented during the proceedings of the committee, nor shall any person who testifies before the committee or who is a member of the committee be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, but the witness shall not be asked about his or her testimony before the committee or about opinions formed by him or her as a result of the committee hearings.

Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-705 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-26-705
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-21-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-21-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (A) "Beauty pageant" means any contest or competition in which entrants are judged on the basis of physical beauty, skill, talent, poise, and personality and in which a winner or winners, are selected as representing an ideal in one (1) or more of these areas. (B) "Beauty pageant" shall not include any such contest or competition in which no application fee or entrance charge is made for contestants, to which no admission charge is made for attendance, and in connection with which no tickets or chances are sold; (2) "Bond" means a surety bond with power of attorney attached and which names the Arkansas resident agent for the surety company; (3) "Entrant's fee" means any payment of money or other thing of value, including, but not limited to, the selling of advertisements or tickets, or the obtaining of sponsors, which activity is a precondition to participation in a beauty pageant; and (4) "Operator" means any person, franchisee, firm or corporation, civic group, or elementary or secondary educational institution that promotes, organizes or otherwise operates, a beauty pageant, participation in which is limited to persons paying an entrant's fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3419, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 101, § 1.

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

(1) (A) "Beauty pageant" means any contest or competition in which entrants are judged on the basis of physical beauty, skill, talent, poise, and personality and in which a winner or winners, are selected as representing an ideal in one (1) or more of these areas. (B) "Beauty pageant" shall not include any such contest or competition in which no application fee or entrance charge is made for contestants, to which no admission charge is made for attendance, and in connection with which no tickets or chances are sold;

(A) "Beauty pageant" means any contest or competition in which entrants are judged on the basis of physical beauty, skill, talent, poise, and personality and in which a winner or winners, are selected as representing an ideal in one (1) or more of these areas.

(B) "Beauty pageant" shall not include any such contest or competition in which no application fee or entrance charge is made for contestants, to which no admission charge is made for attendance, and in connection with which no tickets or chances are sold;

(2) "Bond" means a surety bond with power of attorney attached and which names the Arkansas resident agent for the surety company;

(3) "Entrant's fee" means any payment of money or other thing of value, including, but not limited to, the selling of advertisements or tickets, or the obtaining of sponsors, which activity is a precondition to participation in a beauty pageant; and

(4) "Operator" means any person, franchisee, firm or corporation, civic group, or elementary or secondary educational institution that promotes, organizes or otherwise operates, a beauty pageant, participation in which is limited to persons paying an entrant's fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3419, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 101, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-406 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-80-406
Rules
Status: in_force

State licensing and certification boards for a healthcare professional shall amend their rules where necessary to comply with this subchapter. Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

State licensing and certification boards for a healthcare professional shall amend their rules where necessary to comply with this subchapter.

Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-56-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-56-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 491,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 985,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 491,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 985,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-115 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-17-115
Inspection - Cease and desist
Status: in_force

(a) Subsequent to five (5) days after proof of receipt of certified mail by the alleged offending auctioneer or auction house of any alleged violation or violations, the Auctioneer's Licensing Board or its authorized representative may enter the premises of any auction or auction house for the purpose of examining the license of an auctioneer or auction house, or both. (b) Should the board or its authorized representative find that an unlicensed auctioneer or auction house, or both, is practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the board or its authorized representative has the authority to demand that such unlicensed activity cease and desist immediately. (c) Any auctioneer or auction house, or both, refusing to allow the board or its authorized representative to inspect the premises of an auction or auction house for the purpose of examining the license of the auctioneer or auction house, or both, may be subject to a civil penalty. (d) Any unlicensed auctioneer or auction house, or both, found to be practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who refuses to cease and desist such unlicensed activity upon the request of the board or its authorized representative will be subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both. Acts 1999, No. 1333, § 4.

(a) Subsequent to five (5) days after proof of receipt of certified mail by the alleged offending auctioneer or auction house of any alleged violation or violations, the Auctioneer's Licensing Board or its authorized representative may enter the premises of any auction or auction house for the purpose of examining the license of an auctioneer or auction house, or both.

(b) Should the board or its authorized representative find that an unlicensed auctioneer or auction house, or both, is practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the board or its authorized representative has the authority to demand that such unlicensed activity cease and desist immediately.

(c) Any auctioneer or auction house, or both, refusing to allow the board or its authorized representative to inspect the premises of an auction or auction house for the purpose of examining the license of the auctioneer or auction house, or both, may be subject to a civil penalty.

(d) Any unlicensed auctioneer or auction house, or both, found to be practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who refuses to cease and desist such unlicensed activity upon the request of the board or its authorized representative will be subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both.

Acts 1999, No. 1333, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-318 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-26-318
Duplicate license
Status: in_force

A duplicate license shall be issued upon the filing of a statement explaining the loss of the license, verified by the oath of the applicant, and accompanied by the fee prescribed in § 17-26-209 . Each duplicate license shall have the word "DUPLICATE" stamped across its face and bear the same date and show the number of the original license. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 9, § 3; 1961, No. 490, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-868.

A duplicate license shall be issued upon the filing of a statement explaining the loss of the license, verified by the oath of the applicant, and accompanied by the fee prescribed in § 17-26-209 . Each duplicate license shall have the word "DUPLICATE" stamped across its face and bear the same date and show the number of the original license.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 9, § 3; 1961, No. 490, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-868.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-29-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-35-105
Penalties
Status: in_force

It shall be a Class A misdemeanor for a person to: (1) Use the title of "registered interior designer", unless registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 ; (2) Present as his or her own the registration of another; (3) Give false or forged evidence to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or any member thereof in obtaining a registration; (4) Falsely impersonate any other practitioner of like or different name; (5) Use or attempt to use a registration that has been revoked; or (6) Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 . Acts 1993, No. 847, § 6; 2009, No. 1367, § 11; 2011, No. 859, § 6.

It shall be a Class A misdemeanor for a person to:

(1) Use the title of "registered interior designer", unless registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 ;

(2) Present as his or her own the registration of another;

(3) Give false or forged evidence to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or any member thereof in obtaining a registration;

(4) Falsely impersonate any other practitioner of like or different name;

(5) Use or attempt to use a registration that has been revoked; or

(6) Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 .

Acts 1993, No. 847, § 6; 2009, No. 1367, § 11; 2011, No. 859, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-13-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 17-13-109
Promotional compensation restricted - Exception
Status: in_force

No licensed agricultural consultant shall accept money or any other thing of value in excess of two hundred dollars ($200) from any person or entity for recommending or otherwise promoting a particular product by virtue of his or her position as a licensed agricultural consultant. However, this section shall not be construed or interpreted as prohibiting licensed agricultural consultants from engaging in and receiving compensation for agricultural research. The State Plant Board may suspend or revoke the license of any person which the board determines to have violated this section. Acts 1987, No. 609, § 8.

No licensed agricultural consultant shall accept money or any other thing of value in excess of two hundred dollars ($200) from any person or entity for recommending or otherwise promoting a particular product by virtue of his or her position as a licensed agricultural consultant. However, this section shall not be construed or interpreted as prohibiting licensed agricultural consultants from engaging in and receiving compensation for agricultural research. The State Plant Board may suspend or revoke the license of any person which the board determines to have violated this section.

Acts 1987, No. 609, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-81-205
Minutes - Records
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall keep a record of the minutes of the meetings of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a record of the names of all persons making application for license under the provisions of this chapter together with a record of the action of the board thereon. (b) The director shall also keep a roll of the names of all licensed and deceased chiropractors who have been licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas. (c) The record shall at all reasonable times be open for public inspection. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4867, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-422; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 3.

(a) The Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall keep a record of the minutes of the meetings of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and a record of the names of all persons making application for license under the provisions of this chapter together with a record of the action of the board thereon.

(b) The director shall also keep a roll of the names of all licensed and deceased chiropractors who have been licensed to practice in the State of Arkansas.

(c) The record shall at all reasonable times be open for public inspection.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4867, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-422; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-50-305
License - Application and issuance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may adopt, and from time to time amend or repeal, rules governing applications for water well contractor licenses. (2) The commission shall license as a water well contractor any person properly making application on a form prepared and furnished by the commission. (b) Any person whose application for a license to engage in business as a water well contractor has been denied may request, and shall be granted, a hearing in the county where the complainant has his or her place of business before an appropriate officer of the commission. (c) No application for a license issued pursuant to § 17-50-304 may be made within one (1) year after revocation thereof. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 134, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1487, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 1987, No. 693, § 5; 1995, No. 1296, § 66; 2003, No. 297, § 9.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may adopt, and from time to time amend or repeal, rules governing applications for water well contractor licenses. (2) The commission shall license as a water well contractor any person properly making application on a form prepared and furnished by the commission.

(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may adopt, and from time to time amend or repeal, rules governing applications for water well contractor licenses.

(2) The commission shall license as a water well contractor any person properly making application on a form prepared and furnished by the commission.

(b) Any person whose application for a license to engage in business as a water well contractor has been denied may request, and shall be granted, a hearing in the county where the complainant has his or her place of business before an appropriate officer of the commission.

(c) No application for a license issued pursuant to § 17-50-304 may be made within one (1) year after revocation thereof.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 134, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1487, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 1987, No. 693, § 5; 1995, No. 1296, § 66; 2003, No. 297, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-407 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-80-407
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not: (1) Alter existing state law or rules governing a healthcare professional's scope of practice; or (2) Authorize drug-induced, chemical, or surgical abortions performed through telemedicine. Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter does not:

(1) Alter existing state law or rules governing a healthcare professional's scope of practice; or

(2) Authorize drug-induced, chemical, or surgical abortions performed through telemedicine.

Added by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-307
Restricted lifetime master and journeyman electrician license
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master electrician license or a restricted lifetime journeyman electrician license. (2) This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the board. (b) Any individual issued a restricted lifetime electrician license after July 28, 2021, shall complete continuing education hours as required by rule of the board for any period in which electrical work is performed for remunerative purposes, whether as an employee or an independent contractor. (c) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1394, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1121, § 1.

(a) (1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master electrician license or a restricted lifetime journeyman electrician license. (2) This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the board.

(1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master electrician license or a restricted lifetime journeyman electrician license.

(2) This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the board.

(b) Any individual issued a restricted lifetime electrician license after July 28, 2021, shall complete continuing education hours as required by rule of the board for any period in which electrical work is performed for remunerative purposes, whether as an employee or an independent contractor.

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

Amended by Act 2021, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1394, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 1121, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-33-203
Administrative procedures
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, all hearings conducted by the HVACR Licensing Board and all appeals taken from the decisions of the board shall be pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 277, § 4.

For the purpose of this chapter, all hearings conducted by the HVACR Licensing Board and all appeals taken from the decisions of the board shall be pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 277, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-49-209
License expiration and renewal - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The fee for each license, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per year. (2) However, if the license is issued after June 30 in any year, the license fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (3) The proper fee shall accompany the application. (b) All licenses issued and license fees paid shall be for the calendar year only in which issued or paid and shall expire at the end of the calendar year. Acts 1941, No. 138, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2405.

(a) (1) The fee for each license, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per year. (2) However, if the license is issued after June 30 in any year, the license fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (3) The proper fee shall accompany the application.

(1) The fee for each license, except as herein otherwise provided, shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per year.

(2) However, if the license is issued after June 30 in any year, the license fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(3) The proper fee shall accompany the application.

(b) All licenses issued and license fees paid shall be for the calendar year only in which issued or paid and shall expire at the end of the calendar year.

Acts 1941, No. 138, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2405.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-53-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 12.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-25-312
Review
Status: in_force

Any party aggrieved by any decision of the Contractors Licensing Board shall have the right to seek review thereof pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-719.

Any party aggrieved by any decision of the Contractors Licensing Board shall have the right to seek review thereof pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 1965, No. 150, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-719.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-205
Applicants previously convicted of violations
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall require the State Plant Board to issue a license or registration to an applicant who has been convicted in a court for a violation of this chapter or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.

Nothing in this chapter shall require the State Plant Board to issue a license or registration to an applicant who has been convicted in a court for a violation of this chapter or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-410 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-42-410
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1147,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 781, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1147,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 781, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-119 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-92-119
Prescription delivery standards - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "home delivery services" means providing medications from a pharmacy licensed in this state to a patient through any means other than the patient picking up the medication at the physical pharmacy location, including shipping, mailing, or delivering in any manner a dispensed legend drug. (b) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate and maintain rules defining the standard of care for pharmacies and pharmacists that provide home delivery services in this state. (2) If a pharmacy or pharmacist owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager affiliate, then the pharmacy, including any common ownership or controlling entities, or pharmacist, shall not require that a patient receive his or her prescriptions through home delivery services. (c) A pharmacy or pharmacist is not prohibited from charging a nominal fee for any home delivery service if the nominal fee is charged to the patient with his or her express consent. (d) The board may modify delivery standards to accommodate changes in technology and for other reasons. Added by Act 2021, No. 922,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) As used in this section, "home delivery services" means providing medications from a pharmacy licensed in this state to a patient through any means other than the patient picking up the medication at the physical pharmacy location, including shipping, mailing, or delivering in any manner a dispensed legend drug.

(b) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate and maintain rules defining the standard of care for pharmacies and pharmacists that provide home delivery services in this state. (2) If a pharmacy or pharmacist owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager affiliate, then the pharmacy, including any common ownership or controlling entities, or pharmacist, shall not require that a patient receive his or her prescriptions through home delivery services.

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate and maintain rules defining the standard of care for pharmacies and pharmacists that provide home delivery services in this state.

(2) If a pharmacy or pharmacist owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager affiliate, then the pharmacy, including any common ownership or controlling entities, or pharmacist, shall not require that a patient receive his or her prescriptions through home delivery services.

(c) A pharmacy or pharmacist is not prohibited from charging a nominal fee for any home delivery service if the nominal fee is charged to the patient with his or her express consent.

(d) The board may modify delivery standards to accommodate changes in technology and for other reasons.

Added by Act 2021, No. 922,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-95-103
Notice of malpractice claims
Status: in_force

(a) Every physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arkansas, within ten (10) days after the receipt or notification of a claim or filing of a lawsuit against him or her charging him or her with medical malpractice, shall notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of the claim or lawsuit. The notice shall be sent by registered letter to the office of the board and upon such forms as may be approved by the board. If the malpractice claim is in the form of a complaint in a filed lawsuit, a copy of the complaint shall be furnished to the board along with the notification required by this section. (b) The reports required to be filed by physicians under this section shall be privileged and shall not be open for public inspection except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. (c) The board is authorized and directed to prepare and adopt such rules as are necessary and proper to assure compliance with the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1612, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 306, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-625 -- 72-627.

(a) Every physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arkansas, within ten (10) days after the receipt or notification of a claim or filing of a lawsuit against him or her charging him or her with medical malpractice, shall notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of the claim or lawsuit. The notice shall be sent by registered letter to the office of the board and upon such forms as may be approved by the board. If the malpractice claim is in the form of a complaint in a filed lawsuit, a copy of the complaint shall be furnished to the board along with the notification required by this section.

(b) The reports required to be filed by physicians under this section shall be privileged and shall not be open for public inspection except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) The board is authorized and directed to prepare and adopt such rules as are necessary and proper to assure compliance with the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1612, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 306, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-625 -- 72-627.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-709 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-26-709
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-29-401
Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

A person who practices the science of embalming, engages in the business of funeral directing, operates a funeral establishment, operates a crematorium, conducts cremations, transports human remains, or operates a transport service without a license under § 23-61-1101 et seq. and § 17-29-301 et seq. is guilty of a Class D felony and subject to the punishment prescribed for Class D felonies in the Arkansas Criminal Code. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 26, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 39, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985, No. 217, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-930.

A person who practices the science of embalming, engages in the business of funeral directing, operates a funeral establishment, operates a crematorium, conducts cremations, transports human remains, or operates a transport service without a license under § 23-61-1101 et seq. and § 17-29-301 et seq. is guilty of a Class D felony and subject to the punishment prescribed for Class D felonies in the Arkansas Criminal Code.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 26, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 39, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 217, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-930.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-50-303
Certificate - Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Certificates of registration issued pursuant to this chapter are not transferable and shall expire on July 31 of each year. (b) A certificate of registration may be renewed without examination by making application for a certificate and paying the applicable fee. (c) As a condition for renewal of certificates of registration, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may require the person holding the certificate to complete a program of continuing education. (d) If any person issued a certificate of registration under this chapter shall fail to make application for renewal thereof within one (1) year after the expiration of the certificate of registration, the certificate of registration of the person shall be renewed only upon application, examination, and payment of the applicable fee plus a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 641, § 10; 1973, No. 335, § 1; 1979, No. 80, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2010; Acts 2003, No. 297, § 8.

(a) Certificates of registration issued pursuant to this chapter are not transferable and shall expire on July 31 of each year.

(b) A certificate of registration may be renewed without examination by making application for a certificate and paying the applicable fee.

(c) As a condition for renewal of certificates of registration, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may require the person holding the certificate to complete a program of continuing education.

(d) If any person issued a certificate of registration under this chapter shall fail to make application for renewal thereof within one (1) year after the expiration of the certificate of registration, the certificate of registration of the person shall be renewed only upon application, examination, and payment of the applicable fee plus a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 641, § 10; 1973, No. 335, § 1; 1979, No. 80, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2010; Acts 2003, No. 297, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1003 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 10 / Section 17-95-1003
Registration
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Medical Board shall register as a surgical technologist an applicant who: (1) Has successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor or a national organization approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (2) Has successfully completed a surgical technologist training program during the person's service as a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces; or (3) Has been employed to practice as a surgical technologist at any time within the six (6) months before July 1, 2017, if the applicant registers with the Arkansas State Medical Board on or before March 31, 2020. Amended by Act 2019, No. 264,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Arkansas State Medical Board shall register as a surgical technologist an applicant who:

(1) Has successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor or a national organization approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(2) Has successfully completed a surgical technologist training program during the person's service as a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces; or

(3) Has been employed to practice as a surgical technologist at any time within the six (6) months before July 1, 2017, if the applicant registers with the Arkansas State Medical Board on or before March 31, 2020.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 264,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-39-309
Criminal background check
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each first-time applicant and each applicant for renewal of licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for the review of an applicant's qualifications. (b) The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints. (c) The applicant shall sign a release of information to the director and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and national criminal background check. (d) Upon completion of the state and national criminal background check, the division shall forward to the director all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant. (e) This section does not apply to a certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement agency or correctional agency and who is applying for licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner for the purpose of the full-time employment with the law enforcement agency. Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5956, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5955, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 34, eff. 9/1/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) (1) Each first-time applicant and each applicant for renewal of licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for the review of an applicant's qualifications.

(1) Each first-time applicant and each applicant for renewal of licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(2) Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for the review of an applicant's qualifications.

(b) The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints.

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

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

(e) This section does not apply to a certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement agency or correctional agency and who is applying for licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner for the purpose of the full-time employment with the law enforcement agency.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5956, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5955, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 34, eff. 9/1/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-56-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-56-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 491,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5446, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 985,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 491,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5446, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 985,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-206 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-32-206
Witnesses and documents - Subpoenas
Status: in_force

(a) In carrying into effect this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or its hearing examiner may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, and papers as may be required. For this purpose, the board or the hearing examiner, at the request of any party or on its own initiative, may issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records, or papers. (b) Subpoenas shall be issued and enforced in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 22; 1987, No. 701, § 23.

(a) In carrying into effect this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or its hearing examiner may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, and papers as may be required. For this purpose, the board or the hearing examiner, at the request of any party or on its own initiative, may issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records, or papers.

(b) Subpoenas shall be issued and enforced in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 22; 1987, No. 701, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-20-202
Officers and proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Barber Examiners shall organize by electing a chair from its own membership. (b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum and may perform and exercise all the duties and powers devolving upon it. (c) The board may be furnished suitable quarters for the conduct of its business and shall adopt and use a common seal for the authentication of its orders and records. Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 15, 16; Pope's Dig., § 12084; Acts 1961, No. 207, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-515, 71-516.

(a) The State Board of Barber Examiners shall organize by electing a chair from its own membership.

(b) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum and may perform and exercise all the duties and powers devolving upon it.

(c) The board may be furnished suitable quarters for the conduct of its business and shall adopt and use a common seal for the authentication of its orders and records.

Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 15, 16; Pope's Dig., § 12084; Acts 1961, No. 207, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-515, 71-516.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-711 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-87-711
Applicability of subchapter
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter relieves a nurse from the responsibility of assessing each patient daily. Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.

Nothing in this subchapter relieves a nurse from the responsibility of assessing each patient daily.

Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-53-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Certified health education specialist" or "CHES" means a person certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., and concurrently certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state; (2) "Certified professional health educator" or "CPHE" means a person certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state; (3) "Degree" means a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a United States college or university that was accredited at the time the degree was conferred; (4) "Health educator" means a person engaged in the practice of health education; (5) "Practice of health education" means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of biology and physiology, psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences and education to enable people, as individuals and as members of social structures, to voluntarily make decisions, modify behaviors, and change social conditions in ways which are health enhancing in any of the following ways: (A) Assessing individual and community needs for health education; (B) Planning effective health education programs; (C) Implementing health education programs; (D) Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs; (E) Coordinating health education services; (F) Providing resources to health education programs and practices; and (G) Communicating health and health education needs, concerns, and resources; and (6) "Provisionally certified health educator" means a person provisionally certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 3.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Certified health education specialist" or "CHES" means a person certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., and concurrently certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state;

(2) "Certified professional health educator" or "CPHE" means a person certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state;

(3) "Degree" means a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a United States college or university that was accredited at the time the degree was conferred;

(4) "Health educator" means a person engaged in the practice of health education;

(5) "Practice of health education" means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of biology and physiology, psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences and education to enable people, as individuals and as members of social structures, to voluntarily make decisions, modify behaviors, and change social conditions in ways which are health enhancing in any of the following ways: (A) Assessing individual and community needs for health education; (B) Planning effective health education programs; (C) Implementing health education programs; (D) Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs; (E) Coordinating health education services; (F) Providing resources to health education programs and practices; and (G) Communicating health and health education needs, concerns, and resources; and

(A) Assessing individual and community needs for health education;

(B) Planning effective health education programs;

(C) Implementing health education programs;

(D) Evaluating the effectiveness of health education programs;

(E) Coordinating health education services;

(F) Providing resources to health education programs and practices; and

(G) Communicating health and health education needs, concerns, and resources; and

(6) "Provisionally certified health educator" means a person provisionally certified under this chapter to engage in the practice of health education in this state.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-108 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-108
Privileged communications - Not repealed
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other law, the privileged communications provisions codified at § 17-103-107 are not repealed. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other law, the privileged communications provisions codified at § 17-103-107 are not repealed.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-27-302
Licensed associate counselor - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall issue a license of licensed associate counselor to each applicant who meets the requirements established in § 17-27-301 , with the exception of § 17-27-301(6) . (b) The licensed associate counselor may practice only under direct supervision of a licensed professional counselor. (c) The plan for supervision of the licensed associate counselor must be approved by the board before any actual performance of counseling on the part of the licensed associate counselor. (d) Any licensed associate counselor may petition the board for licensure review for the licensed professional counselor, provided that the requirements of § 17-27-301(6) have been completed. Acts 1979, No. 593, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5209; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 1997, No. 1317, § 3.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall issue a license of licensed associate counselor to each applicant who meets the requirements established in § 17-27-301 , with the exception of § 17-27-301(6) .

(b) The licensed associate counselor may practice only under direct supervision of a licensed professional counselor.

(c) The plan for supervision of the licensed associate counselor must be approved by the board before any actual performance of counseling on the part of the licensed associate counselor.

(d) Any licensed associate counselor may petition the board for licensure review for the licensed professional counselor, provided that the requirements of § 17-27-301(6) have been completed.

Acts 1979, No. 593, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5209; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 1997, No. 1317, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-81-310
Orientation class
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized to conduct an orientation class for all new licensees. (b) The board is authorized to include in the orientation class instruction relating to office procedures, the filing of insurance claims, and such other matters as the board may deem necessary or appropriate to equip new licensees to establish and maintain a practice and to effectively and efficiently operate and manage their offices and other facilities related to their practice of chiropractic practice. Acts 1983, No. 504, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-442; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 12.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized to conduct an orientation class for all new licensees.

(b) The board is authorized to include in the orientation class instruction relating to office procedures, the filing of insurance claims, and such other matters as the board may deem necessary or appropriate to equip new licensees to establish and maintain a practice and to effectively and efficiently operate and manage their offices and other facilities related to their practice of chiropractic practice.

Acts 1983, No. 504, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-442; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-603 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-25-603
Roofing contractor registration certificate from committee required
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not act as a roofing contractor after July 1, 2021, unless a person is: (1) Granted a roofing contractor registration certificate by the Residential Contractors Committee; or (2) Exempt from certification under this subchapter. (b) A person that fails to procure a roofing contractor registration certificate as required under this subchapter is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with each day in violation of the requirement to constitute a separate offense. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.

(a) A person shall not act as a roofing contractor after July 1, 2021, unless a person is: (1) Granted a roofing contractor registration certificate by the Residential Contractors Committee; or (2) Exempt from certification under this subchapter.

(1) Granted a roofing contractor registration certificate by the Residential Contractors Committee; or

(2) Exempt from certification under this subchapter.

(b) A person that fails to procure a roofing contractor registration certificate as required under this subchapter is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with each day in violation of the requirement to constitute a separate offense.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-113 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-113
Required records
Status: in_force

(a) An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of five (5) years: (1) the name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent; (2) any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and (3) any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract. (b) Records required by subsection (a) to be retained are open to public inspection during normal business hours. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 11.

(a) An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of five (5) years: (1) the name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent; (2) any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and (3) any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(1) the name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent;

(2) any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and

(3) any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(b) Records required by subsection (a) to be retained are open to public inspection during normal business hours.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-29-205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 2; 1997, No. 839, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 2; 1997, No. 839, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-27-203
Duties and powers
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall perform those duties and have those powers as this chapter prescribes and confers upon it. (b) The board shall adopt rules and procedures as it deems necessary for the performance of its duties. (c) The board shall adopt the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association and any revisions or additions deemed appropriate by this board to govern appropriate practice or behavior referred to in this chapter. (d) The board shall adopt the Code of Ethics of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to govern licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed associate marriage and family therapists. (e) The board is required to charge an application fee determined by the board. (f) The board shall be empowered to accept grants from foundations and institutions to carry on its functions and to hire assistants as are necessary to perform its activities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1386, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 593, §§ 2, 4, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-5202, 71-5204, 71-5206; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 3.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall perform those duties and have those powers as this chapter prescribes and confers upon it.

(b) The board shall adopt rules and procedures as it deems necessary for the performance of its duties.

(c) The board shall adopt the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association and any revisions or additions deemed appropriate by this board to govern appropriate practice or behavior referred to in this chapter.

(d) The board shall adopt the Code of Ethics of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to govern licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed associate marriage and family therapists.

(e) The board is required to charge an application fee determined by the board.

(f) The board shall be empowered to accept grants from foundations and institutions to carry on its functions and to hire assistants as are necessary to perform its activities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1386, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 593, §§ 2, 4, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-5202, 71-5204, 71-5206; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-404
Application for registration - Contents
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license and approval as a registered school or college of barbering shall contain, under oath of the applicant or proper officer of a corporation or association, the following: (1) The full name of the applicant, person, association, or corporation; (2) The exact location where the school or college is located or proposed to be located; (3) Whether or not the school or college is owned or leased and, if leased, the name and residence of the owner or, if a corporation, the directors and stockholders thereof; (4) A detailed drawing of the premises where the instruction is to take place, including the: (A) Size of the building; (B) Number of chairs available; (C) Sanitary facilities; (D) Name, number, and qualifications of the teachers on the staff; and (E) Proposed number of students; (5) A statement, certified to by a public accountant licensed to practice in this state, of the assets and liabilities of the person or firm making the application; (6) Evidence that a financial responsibility bond for faithful performance of duty has been secured; and (7) Evidence that a performance bond of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) guaranteeing the operation of the school or college has been secured. (b) A barber school or barber college shall not be approved on any premises or in any building or part of a building unless a physical barrier of solid construction separates the barber school or barber college from all other businesses, occupations, or establishments conducted on the same premises or in the same building or part thereof. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-525.

(a) An application for a license and approval as a registered school or college of barbering shall contain, under oath of the applicant or proper officer of a corporation or association, the following: (1) The full name of the applicant, person, association, or corporation; (2) The exact location where the school or college is located or proposed to be located; (3) Whether or not the school or college is owned or leased and, if leased, the name and residence of the owner or, if a corporation, the directors and stockholders thereof; (4) A detailed drawing of the premises where the instruction is to take place, including the: (A) Size of the building; (B) Number of chairs available; (C) Sanitary facilities; (D) Name, number, and qualifications of the teachers on the staff; and (E) Proposed number of students; (5) A statement, certified to by a public accountant licensed to practice in this state, of the assets and liabilities of the person or firm making the application; (6) Evidence that a financial responsibility bond for faithful performance of duty has been secured; and (7) Evidence that a performance bond of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) guaranteeing the operation of the school or college has been secured.

(1) The full name of the applicant, person, association, or corporation;

(2) The exact location where the school or college is located or proposed to be located;

(3) Whether or not the school or college is owned or leased and, if leased, the name and residence of the owner or, if a corporation, the directors and stockholders thereof;

(4) A detailed drawing of the premises where the instruction is to take place, including the: (A) Size of the building; (B) Number of chairs available; (C) Sanitary facilities; (D) Name, number, and qualifications of the teachers on the staff; and (E) Proposed number of students;

(A) Size of the building;

(B) Number of chairs available;

(C) Sanitary facilities;

(D) Name, number, and qualifications of the teachers on the staff; and

(E) Proposed number of students;

(5) A statement, certified to by a public accountant licensed to practice in this state, of the assets and liabilities of the person or firm making the application;

(6) Evidence that a financial responsibility bond for faithful performance of duty has been secured; and

(7) Evidence that a performance bond of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) guaranteeing the operation of the school or college has been secured.

(b) A barber school or barber college shall not be approved on any premises or in any building or part of a building unless a physical barrier of solid construction separates the barber school or barber college from all other businesses, occupations, or establishments conducted on the same premises or in the same building or part thereof.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-525.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-49-109
Registration fee and bond
Status: in_force

(a) Each application for a transient merchant registration certificate shall be accompanied by a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) and by a cash bond or a surety bond issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the state in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or five percent (5%) of the wholesale value of any goods, wares, merchandise, or services to be offered for sale, whichever sum is lesser. (b) The surety bond shall be in favor of the State of Arkansas and shall assure the payment by the applicant of all taxes that may be due from the applicant to the state or any political subdivision of the state, the payment of any fines that may be assessed against the applicant or its agents or employees for violation of the provisions of this subchapter, and for the satisfaction of all judgments that may be rendered against the transient merchant or its agents or employees in any cause of action commenced by any purchaser of goods, wares, merchandise, or services within one (1) year from the date of the sale by the transient merchant. (c) The bonds shall be maintained so long as the transient merchant conducts business in the county and for a period of one (1) year after the termination of the business. The bonds shall be released only when the transient merchant furnishes satisfactory proof to the county clerk that it has satisfied all claims of purchasers of goods, wares, merchandise, or services from the merchant and that all state and local sales taxes and other taxes have been paid. Acts 1983, No. 587, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5609; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 6.

(a) Each application for a transient merchant registration certificate shall be accompanied by a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) and by a cash bond or a surety bond issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the state in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or five percent (5%) of the wholesale value of any goods, wares, merchandise, or services to be offered for sale, whichever sum is lesser.

(b) The surety bond shall be in favor of the State of Arkansas and shall assure the payment by the applicant of all taxes that may be due from the applicant to the state or any political subdivision of the state, the payment of any fines that may be assessed against the applicant or its agents or employees for violation of the provisions of this subchapter, and for the satisfaction of all judgments that may be rendered against the transient merchant or its agents or employees in any cause of action commenced by any purchaser of goods, wares, merchandise, or services within one (1) year from the date of the sale by the transient merchant.

(c) The bonds shall be maintained so long as the transient merchant conducts business in the county and for a period of one (1) year after the termination of the business. The bonds shall be released only when the transient merchant furnishes satisfactory proof to the county clerk that it has satisfied all claims of purchasers of goods, wares, merchandise, or services from the merchant and that all state and local sales taxes and other taxes have been paid.

Acts 1983, No. 587, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5609; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-215 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-39-215
Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may promulgate rules to permit the efficient administration of this subchapter and subchapter 1. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5948, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 25, eff. 9/1/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may promulgate rules to permit the efficient administration of this subchapter and subchapter 1.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5948, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 25, eff. 9/1/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-502 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-27-502
Administration of compact - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling is the Counseling Compact administrator for this state. (b) The board may adopt rules that are consistent with the Counseling Compact necessary to implement this subchapter. (c) The board is not required to adopt the rules of the Counseling Compact Commission for those rules to be effective in this state. (d) For the purposes of the member state's ability to reject a rule under Section 11(C) of the Counseling Compact, Arkansas delegates its authority in this provision to the General Assembly or the Legislative Council. Added by Act 2023, No. 260,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling is the Counseling Compact administrator for this state.

(b) The board may adopt rules that are consistent with the Counseling Compact necessary to implement this subchapter.

(c) The board is not required to adopt the rules of the Counseling Compact Commission for those rules to be effective in this state.

(d) For the purposes of the member state's ability to reject a rule under Section 11(C) of the Counseling Compact, Arkansas delegates its authority in this provision to the General Assembly or the Legislative Council.

Added by Act 2023, No. 260,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-47-302
Eligibility - Application
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for registration as a professional soil classifier or certification as a soil classifier-in-training, an applicant shall submit a written application to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission containing information the commission may require, together with five (5) references, three (3) of which shall be professional soil classifiers having personal knowledge of his or her soil classifying experience or, in the case of an application for certification as a soil classifier-in-training, three (3) character references. (b) Application for registration as a professional soil classifier and for certification as a soil classifier-in-training shall: (1) Be on a form prescribed and furnished by the commission; (2) Contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education, a detailed summary of his or her experience, and references as required by this chapter; and (3) Be accompanied by an application fee established by the commission of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 101, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 460, §§ 5, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2705, 71-2709; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 12.

(a) To be eligible for registration as a professional soil classifier or certification as a soil classifier-in-training, an applicant shall submit a written application to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission containing information the commission may require, together with five (5) references, three (3) of which shall be professional soil classifiers having personal knowledge of his or her soil classifying experience or, in the case of an application for certification as a soil classifier-in-training, three (3) character references.

(b) Application for registration as a professional soil classifier and for certification as a soil classifier-in-training shall: (1) Be on a form prescribed and furnished by the commission; (2) Contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education, a detailed summary of his or her experience, and references as required by this chapter; and (3) Be accompanied by an application fee established by the commission of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(1) Be on a form prescribed and furnished by the commission;

(2) Contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education, a detailed summary of his or her experience, and references as required by this chapter; and

(3) Be accompanied by an application fee established by the commission of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 101, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 51, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 460, §§ 5, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2705, 71-2709; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-807 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 8 / Section 17-87-807
Failure to comply
Status: in_force

(a) Participation in the alternative to discipline program under this subchapter is not a defense to any disciplinary action that may be taken by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. (b) This subchapter does not preclude the board from commencing disciplinary action against a participant who is terminated from or fails to comply with the alternative to discipline program. Amended by Act 2023, No. 234,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Participation in the alternative to discipline program under this subchapter is not a defense to any disciplinary action that may be taken by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

(b) This subchapter does not preclude the board from commencing disciplinary action against a participant who is terminated from or fails to comply with the alternative to discipline program.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 234,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-111 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-111
Notification
Status: in_force

A physician assistant shall notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of any changes or additions in supervising physicians within ten (10) calendar days. Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 11.

A physician assistant shall notify the Arkansas State Medical Board of any changes or additions in supervising physicians within ten (10) calendar days.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 12, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-107-307
License - Display
Status: in_force

An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall: (1) Keep his or her license prominently displayed in his or her office or in a place in which he or she practices; or (2) Store his or her license in a place from which the license can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall:

(1) Keep his or her license prominently displayed in his or her office or in a place in which he or she practices; or

(2) Store his or her license in a place from which the license can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-45-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 45 / Section 17-45-102
Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall promulgate rules for the administration of this chapter, including the collection of the fees provided for in § 17-45-103 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1471, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 71, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2504.

The Department of Health shall promulgate rules for the administration of this chapter, including the collection of the fees provided for in § 17-45-103 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1471, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 71, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-310
Continuing education
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall implement requirements for home inspectors to successfully complete continuing education annually as a condition to registration renewal. (b) The board shall: (1) Review the curriculum of continuing education providers; (2) Grant, deny, or revoke approval of those providers as appropriate; and (3) Provide a list of approved providers to all registered home inspectors. (c) All costs or fees for continuing education will be borne by the individual home inspector. (d) The board shall promote continuing education courses in Arkansas. (e) (1) Failure to complete continuing education requirements shall result in suspension of the home inspector's registration. (2) However, the board may waive all or part of the requirements of this section for any registered home inspector who submits satisfactory evidence of his or her inability to meet the continuing education requirements due to debilitating health, hardship, or extenuating circumstances beyond his or her control. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

(a) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall implement requirements for home inspectors to successfully complete continuing education annually as a condition to registration renewal.

(b) The board shall: (1) Review the curriculum of continuing education providers; (2) Grant, deny, or revoke approval of those providers as appropriate; and (3) Provide a list of approved providers to all registered home inspectors.

(1) Review the curriculum of continuing education providers;

(2) Grant, deny, or revoke approval of those providers as appropriate; and

(3) Provide a list of approved providers to all registered home inspectors.

(c) All costs or fees for continuing education will be borne by the individual home inspector.

(d) The board shall promote continuing education courses in Arkansas.

(e) (1) Failure to complete continuing education requirements shall result in suspension of the home inspector's registration. (2) However, the board may waive all or part of the requirements of this section for any registered home inspector who submits satisfactory evidence of his or her inability to meet the continuing education requirements due to debilitating health, hardship, or extenuating circumstances beyond his or her control.

(1) Failure to complete continuing education requirements shall result in suspension of the home inspector's registration.

(2) However, the board may waive all or part of the requirements of this section for any registered home inspector who submits satisfactory evidence of his or her inability to meet the continuing education requirements due to debilitating health, hardship, or extenuating circumstances beyond his or her control.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-604 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-87-604
Effective date
Status: in_force

(a) The effective date of this Compact shall be July 1, 2000. (b) Upon the effective date of this compact, the licensing board shall participate in an evaluation of the effectiveness and operability of the compact. Upon completion of the evaluation, a report shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for its review. Acts 1999, No. 220, § 4.

(a) The effective date of this Compact shall be July 1, 2000.

(b) Upon the effective date of this compact, the licensing board shall participate in an evaluation of the effectiveness and operability of the compact. Upon completion of the evaluation, a report shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for its review.

Acts 1999, No. 220, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-515 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-42-515
Violations
Status: in_force

An applicant for a real estate educator license or a licensee is subject to disciplinary action under this subchapter if the applicant for a real estate educator license or a licensee pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any of the following: (1) Obtaining a real estate educator license or real estate education course approval by fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment; (2) Violating this subchapter, the rules adopted by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, or an order issued by the commission; (3) Committing an act, a felony listed under § 17-3-102 , or a crime involving violence, fraud, dishonesty, untruthfulness, or untrustworthiness regardless of whether the imposition of the sentence has been deferred or suspended; (4) Engaging or allowing unlawful discriminatory practices; (5) Violating the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., regarding access to and delivery of real estate education courses; (6) Issuing or reporting a false certificate of completion for a real estate education course; (7) Teaching a course in a way that instructs licensees to engage in unlawful or noncompliant activities; (8) Failing to monitor attendance of students to ensure satisfactory completion of real estate education courses approved by the commission; (9) Utilizing an instructor or guest speaker who does not meet the requirements of this subchapter; (10) Making a substantial misrepresentation of a material fact to the commission; (11) Advertising in a false, misleading, or deceptive way; (12) Being unworthy or incompetent to act or operate as a real estate education school or association or a real estate educator; or (13) Engaging in other conduct that constitutes improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealing. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 47, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

An applicant for a real estate educator license or a licensee is subject to disciplinary action under this subchapter if the applicant for a real estate educator license or a licensee pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any of the following:

(1) Obtaining a real estate educator license or real estate education course approval by fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment;

(2) Violating this subchapter, the rules adopted by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, or an order issued by the commission;

(3) Committing an act, a felony listed under § 17-3-102 , or a crime involving violence, fraud, dishonesty, untruthfulness, or untrustworthiness regardless of whether the imposition of the sentence has been deferred or suspended;

(4) Engaging or allowing unlawful discriminatory practices;

(5) Violating the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., regarding access to and delivery of real estate education courses;

(6) Issuing or reporting a false certificate of completion for a real estate education course;

(7) Teaching a course in a way that instructs licensees to engage in unlawful or noncompliant activities;

(8) Failing to monitor attendance of students to ensure satisfactory completion of real estate education courses approved by the commission;

(9) Utilizing an instructor or guest speaker who does not meet the requirements of this subchapter;

(10) Making a substantial misrepresentation of a material fact to the commission;

(11) Advertising in a false, misleading, or deceptive way;

(12) Being unworthy or incompetent to act or operate as a real estate education school or association or a real estate educator; or

(13) Engaging in other conduct that constitutes improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealing.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 47, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-109
Registration and renewal fees
Status: in_force

(a) An application for registration or renewal of registration must be accompanied by a fee in the following amount: (1) five hundred dollars ($500) for an initial application for registration; (2) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for registration based upon a certificate of registration or licensure issued by another State; (3) five hundred dollars ($500) for an application for renewal of registration; or (4) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for renewal of registration based upon an application for renewal of registration or licensure submitted in another State. (b) Fees received under this chapter by the Secretary of State shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 7.

(a) An application for registration or renewal of registration must be accompanied by a fee in the following amount: (1) five hundred dollars ($500) for an initial application for registration; (2) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for registration based upon a certificate of registration or licensure issued by another State; (3) five hundred dollars ($500) for an application for renewal of registration; or (4) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for renewal of registration based upon an application for renewal of registration or licensure submitted in another State.

(1) five hundred dollars ($500) for an initial application for registration;

(2) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for registration based upon a certificate of registration or licensure issued by another State;

(3) five hundred dollars ($500) for an application for renewal of registration; or

(4) one hundred dollars ($100) for an application for renewal of registration based upon an application for renewal of registration or licensure submitted in another State.

(b) Fees received under this chapter by the Secretary of State shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-601 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-92-601
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Hospital Pharmacies Act". Acts 1975, No. 659, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1054.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Hospital Pharmacies Act".

Acts 1975, No. 659, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1054.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-92-314
Revocation - Appeals
Status: in_force

Any person whose certificate of licensure, license, or permit has been revoked by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as provided in this chapter may appeal from the action of the board pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 1939, No. 120, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1029; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 13.

Any person whose certificate of licensure, license, or permit has been revoked by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as provided in this chapter may appeal from the action of the board pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 1939, No. 120, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1029; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-701 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-92-701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Board-approved intervenors" means persons trained in intervention and designated by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy to implement the intervention process when necessary; (2) "Impaired pharmacist" means a pharmacist who is unable to practice pharmacy with reasonable skill, competency, or safety to the public because of substance abuse; (3) "Impaired pharmacist program" means a plan approved by the board for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired pharmacist; (4) "Intervention" means a process whereby an allegedly impaired pharmacist is confronted by the board or board-approved intervenors who provide documentation that a problem exists and attempt to convince the pharmacist to seek evaluation and treatment; (5) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired pharmacist advances in an impaired pharmacist program to an optimal level of competence to practice pharmacy without endangering the public; and (6) "Verification" means a process whereby alleged professional impairment is identified or established. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 46, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 45, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 741, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Board-approved intervenors" means persons trained in intervention and designated by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy to implement the intervention process when necessary;

(2) "Impaired pharmacist" means a pharmacist who is unable to practice pharmacy with reasonable skill, competency, or safety to the public because of substance abuse;

(3) "Impaired pharmacist program" means a plan approved by the board for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired pharmacist;

(4) "Intervention" means a process whereby an allegedly impaired pharmacist is confronted by the board or board-approved intervenors who provide documentation that a problem exists and attempt to convince the pharmacist to seek evaluation and treatment;

(5) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired pharmacist advances in an impaired pharmacist program to an optimal level of competence to practice pharmacy without endangering the public; and

(6) "Verification" means a process whereby alleged professional impairment is identified or established.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 46, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 45, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 741, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-99-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-99-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be cited as the "Arkansas Respiratory Care Act". Acts 1969, No. 168, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1618; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 17.

This chapter shall be cited as the "Arkansas Respiratory Care Act".

Acts 1969, No. 168, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1618; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-122 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-122
Preserving freedom of conscience and medical judgment for healthcare professionals
Status: in_force

State law shall not require, or be construed to require, a healthcare professional to perform a gender transition procedure. Added by Act 2023, No. 274,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

State law shall not require, or be construed to require, a healthcare professional to perform a gender transition procedure.

Added by Act 2023, No. 274,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-403 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-11-403
Duties and powers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall keep a register and shall record the following information in the register: (A) The name and the place of business of each applicant for registration and certification; (B) A notation of the action taken by the board on each application for registration and each application for certification; (C) The date upon which each certificate of registration and each certificate of authority are issued; and (D) Such other information as the board deems appropriate. (2) The board shall maintain such other records, registers, and files as may be necessary for the proper administration of its duties under this chapter. (b) The board may adopt rules for the proper administration of its powers and duties and the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 3.

(a) (1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall keep a register and shall record the following information in the register: (A) The name and the place of business of each applicant for registration and certification; (B) A notation of the action taken by the board on each application for registration and each application for certification; (C) The date upon which each certificate of registration and each certificate of authority are issued; and (D) Such other information as the board deems appropriate. (2) The board shall maintain such other records, registers, and files as may be necessary for the proper administration of its duties under this chapter.

(1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall keep a register and shall record the following information in the register: (A) The name and the place of business of each applicant for registration and certification; (B) A notation of the action taken by the board on each application for registration and each application for certification; (C) The date upon which each certificate of registration and each certificate of authority are issued; and (D) Such other information as the board deems appropriate.

(A) The name and the place of business of each applicant for registration and certification;

(B) A notation of the action taken by the board on each application for registration and each application for certification;

(C) The date upon which each certificate of registration and each certificate of authority are issued; and

(D) Such other information as the board deems appropriate.

(2) The board shall maintain such other records, registers, and files as may be necessary for the proper administration of its duties under this chapter.

(b) The board may adopt rules for the proper administration of its powers and duties and the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-507 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-90-507
Request for restricted license
Status: in_force

(a) An impaired optometrist may request in writing to the State Board of Optometry a restriction of his or her license to practice. (b) The board may grant such a request for restriction and shall have the authority to attach conditions to the licensure of the optometrist to practice optometry within specified limitations. Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.

(a) An impaired optometrist may request in writing to the State Board of Optometry a restriction of his or her license to practice.

(b) The board may grant such a request for restriction and shall have the authority to attach conditions to the licensure of the optometrist to practice optometry within specified limitations.

Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-912 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-912
Title and practice protection
Status: in_force

An individual who is not licensed under this subchapter is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of medicine if he or she: (1) Holds himself or herself out as a graduate registered physician; or (2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "graduate registered physician" to indicate or imply that he or she is a graduate registered physician. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

An individual who is not licensed under this subchapter is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of medicine if he or she:

(1) Holds himself or herself out as a graduate registered physician; or

(2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "graduate registered physician" to indicate or imply that he or she is a graduate registered physician.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-25-203
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The Contractors Licensing Board shall have power to make such bylaws and rules for its operation as it shall consider appropriate, provided that they are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Arkansas. (b) All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter are authorized to be paid by the board. (c) The board, or any committee thereof, shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General or other state legal counsel as deemed appropriate, in connection with the operation of the affairs of the board. Additional legal counsel may be employed by the board from time to time as it may deem necessary. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1377, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1965, No. 150, §§ 3, 4, 6; 1969, No. 293, § 1; 1973, No. 293, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 2; 1985, No. 180, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-703, 71-704, 71-706.

(a) The Contractors Licensing Board shall have power to make such bylaws and rules for its operation as it shall consider appropriate, provided that they are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Arkansas.

(b) All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter are authorized to be paid by the board.

(c) The board, or any committee thereof, shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General or other state legal counsel as deemed appropriate, in connection with the operation of the affairs of the board. Additional legal counsel may be employed by the board from time to time as it may deem necessary.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1377, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 150, §§ 3, 4, 6; 1969, No. 293, § 1; 1973, No. 293, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 2; 1985, No. 180, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-703, 71-704, 71-706.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 102 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-102-311
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not limit, interfere with, or prevent any other class of licensed healthcare professionals from practicing acupuncture and related techniques when permitted by its state licensing board. (b) However, a chiropractic physician may practice acupuncture as part of chiropractic practice after completing an educational program in acupuncture from a college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education. (c) A massage therapist may practice cupping therapy as part of massage therapy after completing an educational program in cupping therapy. Amended by Act 2017, No. 530,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 816, § 4.

(a) This chapter does not limit, interfere with, or prevent any other class of licensed healthcare professionals from practicing acupuncture and related techniques when permitted by its state licensing board.

(b) However, a chiropractic physician may practice acupuncture as part of chiropractic practice after completing an educational program in acupuncture from a college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

(c) A massage therapist may practice cupping therapy as part of massage therapy after completing an educational program in cupping therapy.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 530,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 816, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-12-404
Licensees associated with unregistered firms
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall not perform attest services in any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity which is not registered under this subchapter. (b) Any licensee who performs or offers to perform professional services other than attest services while employed by or associated with any sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity not registered with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall not permit his or her name and the title "certified public accountant" or "CPA" or "public accountant" or "PA" to be used by the unregistered entity on any sign, card, electronic transmission, letterhead, financial statement or report, or any advertisement or directory without indicating thereon or therein that the sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity is not registered with the board. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-616; Acts 1999, No. 180, § 27.

(a) A licensee shall not perform attest services in any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity which is not registered under this subchapter.

(b) Any licensee who performs or offers to perform professional services other than attest services while employed by or associated with any sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity not registered with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy shall not permit his or her name and the title "certified public accountant" or "CPA" or "public accountant" or "PA" to be used by the unregistered entity on any sign, card, electronic transmission, letterhead, financial statement or report, or any advertisement or directory without indicating thereon or therein that the sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity is not registered with the board.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-616; Acts 1999, No. 180, § 27.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-207 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-22-207
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who, after notice and hearing, is found by the State Athletic Commission to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rules of the commission may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation. (b) The penalty provided for in this section plus interest at ten percent (10%) per annum shall be paid to the commission before the penalized person can be issued a license by the commission. (c) The commission shall have the authority to file suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county in which the person resides to obtain a judgment for the amount of any penalty not paid within thirty (30) days of service on the person of the order assessing the penalty, unless the circuit court enters a stay pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1374, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1085, § 3; 2009, No. 781, § 5.

(a) Any person who, after notice and hearing, is found by the State Athletic Commission to have violated any provision of this chapter or any rules of the commission may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation.

(b) The penalty provided for in this section plus interest at ten percent (10%) per annum shall be paid to the commission before the penalized person can be issued a license by the commission.

(c) The commission shall have the authority to file suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county in which the person resides to obtain a judgment for the amount of any penalty not paid within thirty (30) days of service on the person of the order assessing the penalty, unless the circuit court enters a stay pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1374, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1085, § 3; 2009, No. 781, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-87-208
Collection of nursing workforce and nursing education data
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may create a data repository to collect, report, track, and trend data regarding nursing education and the nursing workforce in Arkansas for more timely and accurate tracking of the nursing education and nursing workforce throughout the state. (b) The data collection described in subsection (a) of this section shall include data relating to the root causes of nurse retention and nurse turnover throughout the state. (c) (1) The board shall create and establish an action plan for the nursing workforce in Arkansas to improve nurse availability across the state. (2) The action plan described in subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be updated annually and include stakeholder feedback. (d) The board may contract with a non-state entity to fulfill the requirements of this section. (e) The board may apply for one-time funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, if available and eligible, to fund the first two-years expense to create the data repository, but may not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2. Added by Act 2023, No. 673,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may create a data repository to collect, report, track, and trend data regarding nursing education and the nursing workforce in Arkansas for more timely and accurate tracking of the nursing education and nursing workforce throughout the state.

(b) The data collection described in subsection (a) of this section shall include data relating to the root causes of nurse retention and nurse turnover throughout the state.

(c) (1) The board shall create and establish an action plan for the nursing workforce in Arkansas to improve nurse availability across the state. (2) The action plan described in subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be updated annually and include stakeholder feedback.

(1) The board shall create and establish an action plan for the nursing workforce in Arkansas to improve nurse availability across the state.

(2) The action plan described in subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be updated annually and include stakeholder feedback.

(d) The board may contract with a non-state entity to fulfill the requirements of this section.

(e) The board may apply for one-time funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, if available and eligible, to fund the first two-years expense to create the data repository, but may not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2.

Added by Act 2023, No. 673,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-19-402
Establishment of program - Schedule of fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board on an annual basis shall solicit proposals from education providers. (2) Upon review of the proposals, the board shall designate an entity or entities to establish an educational program for professional bail bondsmen that will enable bail bondsmen to meet the prelicense and continuing education requirements of § 17-19-212 and this subchapter. (b) The board shall establish a schedule of set fees to be paid by each bail bondsman for the educational training. Amended by Act 2017, No. 917,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 565,§ 22, eff. 3/22/2017. Acts 1993, No. 499, § 4; 1997, No. 909, § 1; 2009, No. 491, § 1; 2011, No. 36, § 1.

(a) (1) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board on an annual basis shall solicit proposals from education providers. (2) Upon review of the proposals, the board shall designate an entity or entities to establish an educational program for professional bail bondsmen that will enable bail bondsmen to meet the prelicense and continuing education requirements of § 17-19-212 and this subchapter.

(1) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board on an annual basis shall solicit proposals from education providers.

(2) Upon review of the proposals, the board shall designate an entity or entities to establish an educational program for professional bail bondsmen that will enable bail bondsmen to meet the prelicense and continuing education requirements of § 17-19-212 and this subchapter.

(b) The board shall establish a schedule of set fees to be paid by each bail bondsman for the educational training.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 917,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 1993, No. 499, § 4; 1997, No. 909, § 1; 2009, No. 491, § 1; 2011, No. 36, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-4-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 17-4-104
Applicability
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, this chapter applies to: (1) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas; (2) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the State of Arkansas; and (3) The spouse of: (A) A person listed in subdivision (1) or subdivision (2) of this section; (B) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member's spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; and (C) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state. Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, this chapter applies to:

(1) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;

(2) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the State of Arkansas; and

(3) The spouse of: (A) A person listed in subdivision (1) or subdivision (2) of this section; (B) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member's spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; and (C) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.

(A) A person listed in subdivision (1) or subdivision (2) of this section;

(B) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member's spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; and

(C) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.

Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-17-404
Additional fee
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each auctioneer shall pay to the Auctioneer's Licensing Board at the time of initial licensure and at each annual renewal a fee as the board may require, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). This fee shall be in addition to the other fees provided for in this chapter. (b) When the balance in the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund reaches one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000), the fee shall be suspended until the fund balance falls to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) at which time the collection of the fee shall resume until the fund balance reaches one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000). Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each auctioneer shall pay to the Auctioneer's Licensing Board at the time of initial licensure and at each annual renewal a fee as the board may require, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). This fee shall be in addition to the other fees provided for in this chapter.

(b) When the balance in the Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund reaches one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000), the fee shall be suspended until the fund balance falls to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) at which time the collection of the fee shall resume until the fund balance reaches one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000).

Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-902 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-92-902
License required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No person or entity subject to licensure shall sell or rent or offer to sell or rent directly to patients in this state any home medical equipment, legend devices, or medical gases, or any combination thereof, unless the person or entity is licensed as required by this subchapter. (2) The licensure requirements of this subchapter will apply to all companies, agencies, and other business entities that are in the business of supplying medical equipment to patients in their residences and that bill the patient or the patient's insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other third-party payor for the rent or sale of that equipment. (b) (1) The application for a license shall be on a form furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and shall be accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by § 17-92-108 . (2) The board shall require a separate license for each facility directly or indirectly owned or operated within this state by the same person or business entity within this state, or for a parent entity with divisions, subdivisions, subsidiaries, or affiliate companies, or any combination thereof, when operations are conducted at more than one (1) location and there exists joint ownership and control among all the entities. (c) (1) All licenses issued under this subchapter shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. (2) (A) Each application for renewal of the license must be made on or before December 31 of each year. (B) Penalties for late payment include: (i) A twenty-dollar penalty if not paid by February 1 of each year; and (ii) A forty-dollar penalty if not paid by March 1 of each year. (C) The license shall be considered null and void if the fee is not paid by April 1 of each year. (d) Wholesale distributors licensed under § 20-64-501 et seq. may exchange those licenses for licenses issued under this subchapter without payment of additional fees. (e) Each license issued hereunder shall be displayed by the holder thereof in a conspicuous place. Acts 1995, No. 1101, §§ 4, 11; 1997, No. 1029, §§ 6, 7.

(a) (1) No person or entity subject to licensure shall sell or rent or offer to sell or rent directly to patients in this state any home medical equipment, legend devices, or medical gases, or any combination thereof, unless the person or entity is licensed as required by this subchapter. (2) The licensure requirements of this subchapter will apply to all companies, agencies, and other business entities that are in the business of supplying medical equipment to patients in their residences and that bill the patient or the patient's insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other third-party payor for the rent or sale of that equipment.

(1) No person or entity subject to licensure shall sell or rent or offer to sell or rent directly to patients in this state any home medical equipment, legend devices, or medical gases, or any combination thereof, unless the person or entity is licensed as required by this subchapter.

(2) The licensure requirements of this subchapter will apply to all companies, agencies, and other business entities that are in the business of supplying medical equipment to patients in their residences and that bill the patient or the patient's insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other third-party payor for the rent or sale of that equipment.

(b) (1) The application for a license shall be on a form furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and shall be accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by § 17-92-108 . (2) The board shall require a separate license for each facility directly or indirectly owned or operated within this state by the same person or business entity within this state, or for a parent entity with divisions, subdivisions, subsidiaries, or affiliate companies, or any combination thereof, when operations are conducted at more than one (1) location and there exists joint ownership and control among all the entities.

(1) The application for a license shall be on a form furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and shall be accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed by § 17-92-108 .

(2) The board shall require a separate license for each facility directly or indirectly owned or operated within this state by the same person or business entity within this state, or for a parent entity with divisions, subdivisions, subsidiaries, or affiliate companies, or any combination thereof, when operations are conducted at more than one (1) location and there exists joint ownership and control among all the entities.

(c) (1) All licenses issued under this subchapter shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. (2) (A) Each application for renewal of the license must be made on or before December 31 of each year. (B) Penalties for late payment include: (i) A twenty-dollar penalty if not paid by February 1 of each year; and (ii) A forty-dollar penalty if not paid by March 1 of each year. (C) The license shall be considered null and void if the fee is not paid by April 1 of each year.

(1) All licenses issued under this subchapter shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year.

(2) (A) Each application for renewal of the license must be made on or before December 31 of each year. (B) Penalties for late payment include: (i) A twenty-dollar penalty if not paid by February 1 of each year; and (ii) A forty-dollar penalty if not paid by March 1 of each year. (C) The license shall be considered null and void if the fee is not paid by April 1 of each year.

(A) Each application for renewal of the license must be made on or before December 31 of each year.

(B) Penalties for late payment include: (i) A twenty-dollar penalty if not paid by February 1 of each year; and (ii) A forty-dollar penalty if not paid by March 1 of each year.

(i) A twenty-dollar penalty if not paid by February 1 of each year; and

(ii) A forty-dollar penalty if not paid by March 1 of each year.

(C) The license shall be considered null and void if the fee is not paid by April 1 of each year.

(d) Wholesale distributors licensed under § 20-64-501 et seq. may exchange those licenses for licenses issued under this subchapter without payment of additional fees.

(e) Each license issued hereunder shall be displayed by the holder thereof in a conspicuous place.

Acts 1995, No. 1101, §§ 4, 11; 1997, No. 1029, §§ 6, 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-83-303
Qualifications for licenses
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may issue a license as licensed dietitian to an applicant who qualifies as follows: (1) The applicant files an application and has: (A) Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university with a program in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree or degrees validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States; (B) Completed a planned, continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetic practice of not fewer than nine hundred (900) hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or licensed dietitian; and (C) Passed an examination as defined by the board; or (2) The applicant files an application and provides evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 5.

The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may issue a license as licensed dietitian to an applicant who qualifies as follows:

(1) The applicant files an application and has: (A) Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university with a program in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree or degrees validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States; (B) Completed a planned, continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetic practice of not fewer than nine hundred (900) hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or licensed dietitian; and (C) Passed an examination as defined by the board; or

(A) Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university with a program in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree or degrees validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States;

(B) Completed a planned, continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetic practice of not fewer than nine hundred (900) hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or licensed dietitian; and

(C) Passed an examination as defined by the board; or

(2) The applicant files an application and provides evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-411 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-93-411
Direction and supervision
Status: in_force

(a) In a nonclinical setting, an athletic trainer may practice the art and science of athletic training under the direction of a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board. (b) The athletic trainer may practice athletic training in a hospital or outpatient clinic under the direct supervision of a physical therapist and upon the referral of a physician licensed in the State of Arkansas or of a physician licensed by the board. Amended by Act 2021, No. 348,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1995, No. 1279, § 8; 2001, No. 1124, § 7.

(a) In a nonclinical setting, an athletic trainer may practice the art and science of athletic training under the direction of a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(b) The athletic trainer may practice athletic training in a hospital or outpatient clinic under the direct supervision of a physical therapist and upon the referral of a physician licensed in the State of Arkansas or of a physician licensed by the board.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 348,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1995, No. 1279, § 8; 2001, No. 1124, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-120 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-120
Retired physician assistants
Status: in_force

(a) Retired physician assistants may practice their medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician and shall be subject to the same provisions as a retired physician or surgeon would be pursuant to § 17-95-106 . (b) Retired physician assistants practicing under this provision must continue to be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board and must practice their medical skills only under the supervision of a licensed physician. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 20.

(a) Retired physician assistants may practice their medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician and shall be subject to the same provisions as a retired physician or surgeon would be pursuant to § 17-95-106 .

(b) Retired physician assistants practicing under this provision must continue to be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board and must practice their medical skills only under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 20.