Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-17-402
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to: (1) Auctioneers 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, 1999. Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to:

(1) Auctioneers 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, 1999.

Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-501 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-82-501
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental to the provisions of § 17-82-101 et seq. and other acts supplemental thereto and shall repeal only such laws as are in direct conflict with this subchapter. Acts 1987, No. 584, § 3.

The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental to the provisions of § 17-82-101 et seq. and other acts supplemental thereto and shall repeal only such laws as are in direct conflict with this subchapter.

Acts 1987, No. 584, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-89-305
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who desires to provide ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a licensed or registered dispensing optician in this state and who holds a current validated certificate of licensure or registry as a dispensing optician in a state whose requirements for licensure or registry are in the opinion of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians at least equivalent to those of this state may at the discretion of the board be issued a certificate of licensure or a certificate of registry. (b) The certificate may be issued without a written or practical examination upon payment of the fee prescribed in § 17-89-304(f) to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians and upon satisfactory proof that the applicant: (1) Is qualified under the provisions of this chapter; (2) Has provided ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a dispensing optician in the state of licensure or registration for a period of at least five (5) years for licensure or three (3) years for registration immediately before his or her application for reciprocity to this state; and (3) Is licensed or registered in a state which grants like reciprocal privileges to opticians who hold certificates of licensure or registry issued by this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 82, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 589, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2110; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 19.

(a) Any person who desires to provide ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a licensed or registered dispensing optician in this state and who holds a current validated certificate of licensure or registry as a dispensing optician in a state whose requirements for licensure or registry are in the opinion of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians at least equivalent to those of this state may at the discretion of the board be issued a certificate of licensure or a certificate of registry.

(b) The certificate may be issued without a written or practical examination upon payment of the fee prescribed in § 17-89-304(f) to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians and upon satisfactory proof that the applicant: (1) Is qualified under the provisions of this chapter; (2) Has provided ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a dispensing optician in the state of licensure or registration for a period of at least five (5) years for licensure or three (3) years for registration immediately before his or her application for reciprocity to this state; and (3) Is licensed or registered in a state which grants like reciprocal privileges to opticians who hold certificates of licensure or registry issued by this state.

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

(2) Has provided ophthalmic dispensing services to the public as a dispensing optician in the state of licensure or registration for a period of at least five (5) years for licensure or three (3) years for registration immediately before his or her application for reciprocity to this state; and

(3) Is licensed or registered in a state which grants like reciprocal privileges to opticians who hold certificates of licensure or registry issued by this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 82, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 589, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2110; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-1103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 11 / Section 17-92-1103
Prescription drug redispensing program
Status: in_force

(a) The prescription drug redispensing program established by this subchapter shall be a pilot program to determine the efficacy of redispensing prescription drugs to indigent patients. (b) In cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall develop and implement the program consistently with public health and safety through which unused prescription medications other than controlled substances may be transferred from a nursing facility to a charitable clinic pharmacy for the purpose of distributing the medication to Arkansas residents who are indigent. (c) In cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, the board shall monitor the program and submit to the General Assembly two (2) reports along with any recommendations or findings, as follows: (1) The first report shall be submitted on or before January 1, 2006; and (2) The second report shall be submitted on or before October 1, 2006. (d) Participation in the program by any entity, including individuals, pharmacies, charitable clinics, charitable clinic pharmacies, nursing facilities, and drug manufacturers, shall be voluntary. Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.

(a) The prescription drug redispensing program established by this subchapter shall be a pilot program to determine the efficacy of redispensing prescription drugs to indigent patients.

(b) In cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall develop and implement the program consistently with public health and safety through which unused prescription medications other than controlled substances may be transferred from a nursing facility to a charitable clinic pharmacy for the purpose of distributing the medication to Arkansas residents who are indigent.

(c) In cooperation with the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, the board shall monitor the program and submit to the General Assembly two (2) reports along with any recommendations or findings, as follows: (1) The first report shall be submitted on or before January 1, 2006; and (2) The second report shall be submitted on or before October 1, 2006.

(1) The first report shall be submitted on or before January 1, 2006; and

(2) The second report shall be submitted on or before October 1, 2006.

(d) Participation in the program by any entity, including individuals, pharmacies, charitable clinics, charitable clinic pharmacies, nursing facilities, and drug manufacturers, shall be voluntary.

Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-26-209
Fees - Method of payment
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Health shall promulgate a fee schedule by rule and collect fees accordingly. (b) In addition to any other method of payment acceptable to the Department of Health, the department shall accept personal or business checks drawn on deposit accounts in financial institutions as payment for fees collected by the department. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 12, § 6; 1961, No. 490, § 10; 1965, No. 403, § 11; 1969, No. 400, § 7; 1975, No. 532, § 4; 1975, No. 644, § 1; 1985, No. 188, § 1; 1985, No. 215, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-880, 71-880.1; Acts 1987, No. 296, § 4; 2007, No. 223, § 11; 2009, No. 4, § 3.

(a) The State Board of Health shall promulgate a fee schedule by rule and collect fees accordingly.

(b) In addition to any other method of payment acceptable to the Department of Health, the department shall accept personal or business checks drawn on deposit accounts in financial institutions as payment for fees collected by the department.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 12, § 6; 1961, No. 490, § 10; 1965, No. 403, § 11; 1969, No. 400, § 7; 1975, No. 532, § 4; 1975, No. 644, § 1; 1985, No. 188, § 1; 1985, No. 215, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-880, 71-880.1; Acts 1987, No. 296, § 4; 2007, No. 223, § 11; 2009, No. 4, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-107-105
Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state; (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter: (i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services; (ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or (iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services; (E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or (F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter. (2) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense. (b) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board and the Department of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

(a) (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state; (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter: (i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services; (ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or (iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services; (E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or (F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter. (2) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense.

(1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state; (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter: (i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services; (ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or (iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services; (E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or (F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.

(A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;

(B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state;

(C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;

(D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter: (i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services; (ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or (iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services;

(i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services;

(ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or

(iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services;

(E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or

(F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.

(2) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense.

(b) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board and the Department of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "College" includes a school of barbering, college of barbering, barber school, barber college, and any other place or institution of instruction training persons to engage in the practice of barbering; (2) "Postsecondary school of barbering" means a school or college that admits students who have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in this state; and (3) "Secondary school of barbering" means: (A) A school that admits students who have completed grade eight (8) or the equivalent of grade eight (8) and are at least sixteen and a half (16 1/2) years of age; or (B) A school with enrollment made up of no more than fifty percent (50%) of students with neither a high school diploma nor the equivalent of a high school diploma. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-524.

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

(1) "College" includes a school of barbering, college of barbering, barber school, barber college, and any other place or institution of instruction training persons to engage in the practice of barbering;

(2) "Postsecondary school of barbering" means a school or college that admits students who have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in this state; and

(3) "Secondary school of barbering" means: (A) A school that admits students who have completed grade eight (8) or the equivalent of grade eight (8) and are at least sixteen and a half (16 1/2) years of age; or (B) A school with enrollment made up of no more than fifty percent (50%) of students with neither a high school diploma nor the equivalent of a high school diploma.

(A) A school that admits students who have completed grade eight (8) or the equivalent of grade eight (8) and are at least sixteen and a half (16 1/2) years of age; or

(B) A school with enrollment made up of no more than fifty percent (50%) of students with neither a high school diploma nor the equivalent of a high school diploma.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-524.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-38-307
Notice of address change
Status: in_force

Every holder of a license shall promptly notify the State Board of Health of any change of his or her business address. Acts 1951, No. 200, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1214.

Every holder of a license shall promptly notify the State Board of Health of any change of his or her business address.

Acts 1951, No. 200, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-29-307
Revocation
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may refuse to renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under this subchapter if it finds, after a hearing, that a person or a funeral establishment licensed under this subchapter does not meet any requirement under this subchapter or § 23-61-1101 et seq. (b) A new license shall not be issued to an individual or an owner of a funeral establishment or to a corporation controlled by that owner for at least one (1) year after the revocation of the license. (c) (1) The board may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing if the board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires immediate action. (2) If the board temporarily suspends a license under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the board shall notify the licensee immediately by certified mail of the temporary suspension and the date, time, and location of the hearing to be held under subdivision (c)(3) of this section. (3) If a license is temporarily suspended under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a hearing on the suspension of the license shall be held within ten (10) days of the temporary suspension of the license. (d) (1) Based on the information contained in the complaint submitted against a licensee, the board may suspend the license issued under this subchapter without a hearing five (5) days after sending written notice by certified mail, nonrestricted delivery, to the licensee if the licensee: (A) Does not have the required proof of general liability insurance on file with the board; or (B) Refuses to submit to an audit or inspection by the board under this chapter. (2) A suspension of a license under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not exceed sixty (60) days without a hearing. (e) A hearing under this section and an appeal of the board's decision to suspend a license under this section are governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 28, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-904.

(a) The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may refuse to renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under this subchapter if it finds, after a hearing, that a person or a funeral establishment licensed under this subchapter does not meet any requirement under this subchapter or § 23-61-1101 et seq.

(b) A new license shall not be issued to an individual or an owner of a funeral establishment or to a corporation controlled by that owner for at least one (1) year after the revocation of the license.

(c) (1) The board may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing if the board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires immediate action. (2) If the board temporarily suspends a license under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the board shall notify the licensee immediately by certified mail of the temporary suspension and the date, time, and location of the hearing to be held under subdivision (c)(3) of this section. (3) If a license is temporarily suspended under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a hearing on the suspension of the license shall be held within ten (10) days of the temporary suspension of the license.

(1) The board may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing if the board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires immediate action.

(2) If the board temporarily suspends a license under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the board shall notify the licensee immediately by certified mail of the temporary suspension and the date, time, and location of the hearing to be held under subdivision (c)(3) of this section.

(3) If a license is temporarily suspended under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a hearing on the suspension of the license shall be held within ten (10) days of the temporary suspension of the license.

(d) (1) Based on the information contained in the complaint submitted against a licensee, the board may suspend the license issued under this subchapter without a hearing five (5) days after sending written notice by certified mail, nonrestricted delivery, to the licensee if the licensee: (A) Does not have the required proof of general liability insurance on file with the board; or (B) Refuses to submit to an audit or inspection by the board under this chapter. (2) A suspension of a license under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not exceed sixty (60) days without a hearing.

(1) Based on the information contained in the complaint submitted against a licensee, the board may suspend the license issued under this subchapter without a hearing five (5) days after sending written notice by certified mail, nonrestricted delivery, to the licensee if the licensee: (A) Does not have the required proof of general liability insurance on file with the board; or (B) Refuses to submit to an audit or inspection by the board under this chapter.

(A) Does not have the required proof of general liability insurance on file with the board; or

(B) Refuses to submit to an audit or inspection by the board under this chapter.

(2) A suspension of a license under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not exceed sixty (60) days without a hearing.

(e) A hearing under this section and an appeal of the board's decision to suspend a license under this section are governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 28, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-84-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 84 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-84-301
Application of administrative procedure act
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall apply to the authority and procedures of the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers in exercising control over licensing under this chapter. Acts 1969, No. 197, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1717; Acts 1991, No. 46, § 1.

The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall apply to the authority and procedures of the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers in exercising control over licensing under this chapter.

Acts 1969, No. 197, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1717; Acts 1991, No. 46, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-704 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-92-704
Board review
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall review the activities of the committee. As part of this evaluation, the board may review files of all participants in the impaired pharmacist program. The board shall also resolve complaints voiced regarding the impaired pharmacist program. Acts 1991, No. 741, § 5.

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall review the activities of the committee. As part of this evaluation, the board may review files of all participants in the impaired pharmacist program. The board shall also resolve complaints voiced regarding the impaired pharmacist program.

Acts 1991, No. 741, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-206 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-49-206
County or municipal authority to tax or license
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal or amend any statute delegating authority to any county or municipal corporation to license, tax, or regulate peddlers or itinerant merchants. Acts 1941, No. 138, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2413.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal or amend any statute delegating authority to any county or municipal corporation to license, tax, or regulate peddlers or itinerant merchants.

Acts 1941, No. 138, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-98-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-115 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-115
Title and practice protection
Status: in_force

(a) Any person not licensed under this chapter 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 physician assistant; (2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate or imply that he or she is a physician assistant; or (3) Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board. (b) An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of physician assistant or to practice as a physician assistant unless he or she fulfills the requirements of this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 15.

(a) Any person not licensed under this chapter 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 physician assistant; (2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate or imply that he or she is a physician assistant; or (3) Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

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

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

(3) Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(b) An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of physician assistant or to practice as a physician assistant unless he or she fulfills the requirements of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-39-109
Instrumentation
Status: in_force

(a) Every polygraph examiner or intern shall use an instrument that records visually, permanently, and simultaneously a subject's: (1) Cardiovascular pattern; (2) Electrodermal activity; and (3) Respiratory pattern. (b) Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to those described in this section may also be recorded. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 9, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2203.

(a) Every polygraph examiner or intern shall use an instrument that records visually, permanently, and simultaneously a subject's: (1) Cardiovascular pattern; (2) Electrodermal activity; and (3) Respiratory pattern.

(1) Cardiovascular pattern;

(2) Electrodermal activity; and

(3) Respiratory pattern.

(b) Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to those described in this section may also be recorded.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-606 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-82-606
Sale of a mobile dental facility - Notification requirements
Status: in_force

If a mobile dental facility is sold, the current operator shall inform the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by certified mail within ten (10) days after the date the sale is finalized. Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.

If a mobile dental facility is sold, the current operator shall inform the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by certified mail within ten (10) days after the date the sale is finalized.

Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-53-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 6.

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

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-18-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 18 / Section 17-18-103
Authority of Division of Arkansas State Police
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas State Police is empowered to make and enforce reasonable rules to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1357, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1963, No. 108, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1804.

The Division of Arkansas State Police is empowered to make and enforce reasonable rules to effectuate the purpose of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1357, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1963, No. 108, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-29-306
Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A licensee under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license. (B) A licensee may pay the renewal fee required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially. (2) A license not renewed by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license is delinquent. (3) The board may renew a license after the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency the licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board. (4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board. (b) (1) (A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 either annually or biennially, and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee under this section. (B) A funeral establishment license may be renewed under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially. (2) A license not renewed by December 31 of the calendar year of expiration shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board. (c) Failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee under this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 368,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 27, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, §§ 4, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-904, 71-907; Acts 1997, No. 839, § 5; 2011, No. 874, § 4.

(a) (1) (A) A licensee under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license. (B) A licensee may pay the renewal fee required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially. (2) A license not renewed by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license is delinquent. (3) The board may renew a license after the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency the licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board. (4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.

(1) (A) A licensee under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license. (B) A licensee may pay the renewal fee required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially.

(A) A licensee under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license.

(B) A licensee may pay the renewal fee required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially.

(i) Annually; or

(ii) Biennially.

(2) A license not renewed by the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license is delinquent.

(3) The board may renew a license after the last day of the calendar year of expiration of the license if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency the licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board.

(4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.

(b) (1) (A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 either annually or biennially, and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee under this section. (B) A funeral establishment license may be renewed under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially. (2) A license not renewed by December 31 of the calendar year of expiration shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

(1) (A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 either annually or biennially, and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee under this section. (B) A funeral establishment license may be renewed under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially.

(A) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 either annually or biennially, and shall be accompanied by the renewal fee under this section.

(B) A funeral establishment license may be renewed under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section: (i) Annually; or (ii) Biennially.

(i) Annually; or

(ii) Biennially.

(2) A license not renewed by December 31 of the calendar year of expiration shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

(c) Failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee under this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 368,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 27, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, §§ 4, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-904, 71-907; Acts 1997, No. 839, § 5; 2011, No. 874, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-104-311
Sanctions
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of: (1) Any violation of this chapter; or (2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Board of Health. (b) If a license suspension is probated, the department may require the licensee to: (1) Report on a regular basis to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation; (2) Limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department; or (3) Continue the person's professional education until the licensee reaches a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation. (c) Upon a determination by the department to suspend or revoke a person's license, the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the board. The board shall prescribe procedures by which all decisions to suspend or revoke a license are appealable to the board. (d) The board shall adopt a schedule of sanctions for violations under this chapter. (e) A member of the board or hearing examiner may not communicate with a party to a proceeding pending before the department or with a party's representative, unless notice and an opportunity to participate are given to each party to the proceedings. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1672, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 888, § 18.

(a) The Department of Health shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a licensee upon a determination of: (1) Any violation of this chapter; or (2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the State Board of Health.

(1) Any violation of this chapter; or

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

(b) If a license suspension is probated, the department may require the licensee to: (1) Report on a regular basis to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation; (2) Limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department; or (3) Continue the person's professional education until the licensee reaches a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation.

(1) Report on a regular basis to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation;

(2) Limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department; or

(3) Continue the person's professional education until the licensee reaches a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation.

(c) Upon a determination by the department to suspend or revoke a person's license, the licensee is entitled to a hearing before the board. The board shall prescribe procedures by which all decisions to suspend or revoke a license are appealable to the board.

(d) The board shall adopt a schedule of sanctions for violations under this chapter.

(e) A member of the board or hearing examiner may not communicate with a party to a proceeding pending before the department or with a party's representative, unless notice and an opportunity to participate are given to each party to the proceedings.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1672, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 888, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-2-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 2 / Section 17-2-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Keep Arkansans Working Act of 2019". Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Keep Arkansans Working Act of 2019".

Added by Act 2019, No. 250,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-14-202
Powers and duties - Reporting standards - Qualification standards
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may establish, maintain, report, and periodically update meaningful qualification standards for state-licensed, registered apprentice, and state-certified appraisers practicing in the State of Arkansas, including testing, experience, and educational requirements that: (1) Are adequate to demonstrate knowledge and competency; and (2) Will further demonstrate the continued compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards and qualifications as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation. (b) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may adopt, maintain, report, and periodically update minimum reporting standards for state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, and state-certified appraisers practicing in the State of Arkansas. The reporting standards shall: (1) Be equivalent to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation; and (2) At all times seek compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 416, § 4; 1991, No. 541, § 4; 2001, No. 1256, § 6.

(a) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may establish, maintain, report, and periodically update meaningful qualification standards for state-licensed, registered apprentice, and state-certified appraisers practicing in the State of Arkansas, including testing, experience, and educational requirements that: (1) Are adequate to demonstrate knowledge and competency; and (2) Will further demonstrate the continued compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards and qualifications as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

(1) Are adequate to demonstrate knowledge and competency; and

(2) Will further demonstrate the continued compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards and qualifications as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

(A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and

(B) The minimum standards and qualifications as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

(b) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may adopt, maintain, report, and periodically update minimum reporting standards for state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, and state-certified appraisers practicing in the State of Arkansas. The reporting standards shall: (1) Be equivalent to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation; and (2) At all times seek compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

(1) Be equivalent to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation; and

(2) At all times seek compliance with: (A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and (B) The minimum standards as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

(A) All applicable federal law and regulations, including Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and related requirements of the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; and

(B) The minimum standards as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 416, § 4; 1991, No. 541, § 4; 2001, No. 1256, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-20-302
Qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

Any person shall be qualified to receive a certificate of registration to practice as a registered barber who: (1) Is qualified under this chapter; (2) Has passed a satisfactory examination conducted by the State Board of Barber Examiners to determine his or her fitness to practice barbering; (3) Is at least sixteen and one-half (161/2) years of age; and (4) Has received training approved by the appropriate licensing authorities. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 23, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 12072, 12073; Acts 1947, No. 125, § 1; 1951, No. 127, § 2; 1985, No. 133, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-504, 71-505; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 6; 1995, No. 749, § 2.

Any person shall be qualified to receive a certificate of registration to practice as a registered barber who:

(1) Is qualified under this chapter;

(2) Has passed a satisfactory examination conducted by the State Board of Barber Examiners to determine his or her fitness to practice barbering;

(3) Is at least sixteen and one-half (161/2) years of age; and

(4) Has received training approved by the appropriate licensing authorities.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 23, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 4, 5; Pope's Dig., §§ 12072, 12073; Acts 1947, No. 125, § 1; 1951, No. 127, § 2; 1985, No. 133, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-504, 71-505; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 6; 1995, No. 749, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-22-302
Issuance of licenses - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The State Athletic Commission shall have the authority to appoint and issue annual licenses to the following persons with regard to participation in combative sports in this state: (1) A person engaging in combative sports; (2) A promoter of a combative sports match or exhibition; (3) A manager; (4) A matchmaker; (5) A referee; (6) A judge; (7) A physician; (8) A timekeeper; and (9) A person arranging, participating in, or otherwise involved with matches and exhibitions as provided in § 17-22-301(a) . (b) The State Athletic Commission shall have the authority to refuse to issue a license to any person or organization that has been sanctioned in any way by any comparable licensing body of another state. (c) (1) The State Athletic Commission shall not license a person who at the time of application is a registered sex offender designated as Level 2 or higher on the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry. (2) A person's status as a registered sex offender is good cause for the revocation of the person's license previously issued by the State Athletic Commission. (d) Fees for the licenses shall be established by the State Athletic Commission. (e) All licenses as provided in this section shall expire annually on June 30. (f) (1) A referee or judge for professional events shall attend courses given by and obtain certification from the Association of Boxing Commissions for the referee or judge's discipline. (2) A referee or judge may take the courses provided by the Association of Boxing Commissions anywhere in the United States if documentation of training and certification is provided upon application for a license. (g) The State Athletic Commission may set an event permit processing fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). Amended by Act 2013, No. 1096,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1927, No. 131, § 4; 1929, No. 27, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12064; Acts 1965, No. 463, § 2; 1985, No. 970, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2905, 84-2912; Acts 1987, No. 659, § 3; 1989, No. 596, § 2; 1993, No. 1277, § 2; 1999, No. 1085, § 5; 2009, No. 781, § 7.

(a) The State Athletic Commission shall have the authority to appoint and issue annual licenses to the following persons with regard to participation in combative sports in this state: (1) A person engaging in combative sports; (2) A promoter of a combative sports match or exhibition; (3) A manager; (4) A matchmaker; (5) A referee; (6) A judge; (7) A physician; (8) A timekeeper; and (9) A person arranging, participating in, or otherwise involved with matches and exhibitions as provided in § 17-22-301(a) .

(1) A person engaging in combative sports;

(2) A promoter of a combative sports match or exhibition;

(3) A manager;

(4) A matchmaker;

(5) A referee;

(6) A judge;

(7) A physician;

(8) A timekeeper; and

(9) A person arranging, participating in, or otherwise involved with matches and exhibitions as provided in § 17-22-301(a) .

(b) The State Athletic Commission shall have the authority to refuse to issue a license to any person or organization that has been sanctioned in any way by any comparable licensing body of another state.

(c) (1) The State Athletic Commission shall not license a person who at the time of application is a registered sex offender designated as Level 2 or higher on the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry. (2) A person's status as a registered sex offender is good cause for the revocation of the person's license previously issued by the State Athletic Commission.

(1) The State Athletic Commission shall not license a person who at the time of application is a registered sex offender designated as Level 2 or higher on the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry.

(2) A person's status as a registered sex offender is good cause for the revocation of the person's license previously issued by the State Athletic Commission.

(d) Fees for the licenses shall be established by the State Athletic Commission.

(e) All licenses as provided in this section shall expire annually on June 30.

(f) (1) A referee or judge for professional events shall attend courses given by and obtain certification from the Association of Boxing Commissions for the referee or judge's discipline. (2) A referee or judge may take the courses provided by the Association of Boxing Commissions anywhere in the United States if documentation of training and certification is provided upon application for a license.

(1) A referee or judge for professional events shall attend courses given by and obtain certification from the Association of Boxing Commissions for the referee or judge's discipline.

(2) A referee or judge may take the courses provided by the Association of Boxing Commissions anywhere in the United States if documentation of training and certification is provided upon application for a license.

(g) The State Athletic Commission may set an event permit processing fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1096,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1927, No. 131, § 4; 1929, No. 27, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12064; Acts 1965, No. 463, § 2; 1985, No. 970, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2905, 84-2912; Acts 1987, No. 659, § 3; 1989, No. 596, § 2; 1993, No. 1277, § 2; 1999, No. 1085, § 5; 2009, No. 781, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-355 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-355
Appeal of denial, suspension, or revocation - Venue
Status: in_force

(a) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, credential, or commission under this chapter by the Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police may be appealed to circuit court and shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) Venue for the appeal to circuit court under this section shall be in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Added by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 94, eff. 9/1/2015.

(a) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, credential, or commission under this chapter by the Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police may be appealed to circuit court and shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) Venue for the appeal to circuit court under this section shall be in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Added by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 94, eff. 9/1/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-411 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-92-411
Prescription contents and labels
Status: in_force

(a) Labels on original packages shall bear the label of the distributor or manufacturer, with the proper medicinal dose, if a remedy used internally. In the case of poisons, the word "POISON" shall be displayed thereon in a conspicuous manner with the antidote for a poisonous dose. (b) A doctor of medicine or other person authorized to issue prescriptions, upon the request of the patient, shall indicate briefly and concisely on the prescriptions the conditions for which the medication is prescribed. Every pharmacist filling any such prescription shall include on the label of the prescription container the labeling as stated on the prescription issued. Acts 1929, No. 72, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 4628; Acts 1983, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1021, 72-1063.

(a) Labels on original packages shall bear the label of the distributor or manufacturer, with the proper medicinal dose, if a remedy used internally. In the case of poisons, the word "POISON" shall be displayed thereon in a conspicuous manner with the antidote for a poisonous dose.

(b) A doctor of medicine or other person authorized to issue prescriptions, upon the request of the patient, shall indicate briefly and concisely on the prescriptions the conditions for which the medication is prescribed. Every pharmacist filling any such prescription shall include on the label of the prescription container the labeling as stated on the prescription issued.

Acts 1929, No. 72, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 4628; Acts 1983, No. 562, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1021, 72-1063.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-20-309
Denial, suspension, or revocation - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) No action in refusing to issue or renew or in suspending or revoking a certificate of registration for any of the causes listed in § 17-20-308 shall be taken until the accused has been furnished with a statement of the specific charges against him or her and notice of the time and place of hearing thereof. (b) The statement of charges and notice must be served personally upon the person or mailed to his or her last known address at least twenty (20) days before the hearing. (c) The accused may be present at the hearing in person or by counsel, or both. (d) Upon the hearing of any such proceeding, the State Board of Barber Examiners may administer oaths and may procure, by its subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers. (e) Any circuit court or any judge of a circuit court, either in term time or in vacation, upon application either of the accused or of the board or member thereof, may, by order duly entered, require the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers before the board in any hearing relating to the refusal, suspension, or revocation of certificates of registration. (f) If upon the hearing the board finds the charges are true, it may refuse to issue or renew a certificate of registration or may revoke or suspend the certificate if it has been issued. (g) Any person aggrieved by the action of the board, as provided in this section, may appeal from the action to the Pulaski County Circuit Court and to the Supreme Court as in other cases made and provided. Acts 1937, No. 313, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 12081; Acts 1957, No. 278, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-513.

(a) No action in refusing to issue or renew or in suspending or revoking a certificate of registration for any of the causes listed in § 17-20-308 shall be taken until the accused has been furnished with a statement of the specific charges against him or her and notice of the time and place of hearing thereof.

(b) The statement of charges and notice must be served personally upon the person or mailed to his or her last known address at least twenty (20) days before the hearing.

(c) The accused may be present at the hearing in person or by counsel, or both.

(d) Upon the hearing of any such proceeding, the State Board of Barber Examiners may administer oaths and may procure, by its subpoena, the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers.

(e) Any circuit court or any judge of a circuit court, either in term time or in vacation, upon application either of the accused or of the board or member thereof, may, by order duly entered, require the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers before the board in any hearing relating to the refusal, suspension, or revocation of certificates of registration.

(f) If upon the hearing the board finds the charges are true, it may refuse to issue or renew a certificate of registration or may revoke or suspend the certificate if it has been issued.

(g) Any person aggrieved by the action of the board, as provided in this section, may appeal from the action to the Pulaski County Circuit Court and to the Supreme Court as in other cases made and provided.

Acts 1937, No. 313, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 12081; Acts 1957, No. 278, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-513.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-322 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-11-322
Certificate of authority - Expiration - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All certificates of authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the same date, irrespective of when issued. (2) Expiration dates of the certificates, either renewal or original, shall be the July 1 following the year from the preceding expiration date. (b) Current and subsisting certificates of authority shall be renewed as provided for in this section for a one-year period upon payment of a renewal fee in the sum to be set by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. (c) (1) (A) No more than sixty (60) days nor less than thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certificate issued, the board shall cause a notice of expiration and application for renewal to be mailed to each of the holders of the certificates. (B) The notice and application shall be in a form prepared by the board. (2) Upon determination by the board of the applicant's compliance with this chapter, a renewal certificate of authority shall be issued to the applicant. (d) (1) (A) If a holder of a certificate of authority fails to apply for renewal of his or her authority and to pay the fee provided therefor, the board shall cause to be mailed to the holder a notice that his or her certificate has expired and is no longer valid authority for the person to engage in the business of abstracting. (B) The notice shall be mailed not more than thirty (30) days following the certificate expiration date. (C) The holder shall be granted an additional period of sixty (60) days from the date of mailing the notice within which to file his or her application for renewal. (2) (A) The name of any holder failing to renew his or her authority pursuant to the terms of this section shall be stricken from the records of the board. (B) Such a person, firm, or corporation shall no longer engage in the business of abstracting in this state until so authorized by the board. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 10.

(a) (1) All certificates of authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the same date, irrespective of when issued. (2) Expiration dates of the certificates, either renewal or original, shall be the July 1 following the year from the preceding expiration date.

(1) All certificates of authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the same date, irrespective of when issued.

(2) Expiration dates of the certificates, either renewal or original, shall be the July 1 following the year from the preceding expiration date.

(b) Current and subsisting certificates of authority shall be renewed as provided for in this section for a one-year period upon payment of a renewal fee in the sum to be set by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

(c) (1) (A) No more than sixty (60) days nor less than thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certificate issued, the board shall cause a notice of expiration and application for renewal to be mailed to each of the holders of the certificates. (B) The notice and application shall be in a form prepared by the board. (2) Upon determination by the board of the applicant's compliance with this chapter, a renewal certificate of authority shall be issued to the applicant.

(1) (A) No more than sixty (60) days nor less than thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certificate issued, the board shall cause a notice of expiration and application for renewal to be mailed to each of the holders of the certificates. (B) The notice and application shall be in a form prepared by the board.

(A) No more than sixty (60) days nor less than thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certificate issued, the board shall cause a notice of expiration and application for renewal to be mailed to each of the holders of the certificates.

(B) The notice and application shall be in a form prepared by the board.

(2) Upon determination by the board of the applicant's compliance with this chapter, a renewal certificate of authority shall be issued to the applicant.

(d) (1) (A) If a holder of a certificate of authority fails to apply for renewal of his or her authority and to pay the fee provided therefor, the board shall cause to be mailed to the holder a notice that his or her certificate has expired and is no longer valid authority for the person to engage in the business of abstracting. (B) The notice shall be mailed not more than thirty (30) days following the certificate expiration date. (C) The holder shall be granted an additional period of sixty (60) days from the date of mailing the notice within which to file his or her application for renewal. (2) (A) The name of any holder failing to renew his or her authority pursuant to the terms of this section shall be stricken from the records of the board. (B) Such a person, firm, or corporation shall no longer engage in the business of abstracting in this state until so authorized by the board.

(1) (A) If a holder of a certificate of authority fails to apply for renewal of his or her authority and to pay the fee provided therefor, the board shall cause to be mailed to the holder a notice that his or her certificate has expired and is no longer valid authority for the person to engage in the business of abstracting. (B) The notice shall be mailed not more than thirty (30) days following the certificate expiration date. (C) The holder shall be granted an additional period of sixty (60) days from the date of mailing the notice within which to file his or her application for renewal.

(A) If a holder of a certificate of authority fails to apply for renewal of his or her authority and to pay the fee provided therefor, the board shall cause to be mailed to the holder a notice that his or her certificate has expired and is no longer valid authority for the person to engage in the business of abstracting.

(B) The notice shall be mailed not more than thirty (30) days following the certificate expiration date.

(C) The holder shall be granted an additional period of sixty (60) days from the date of mailing the notice within which to file his or her application for renewal.

(2) (A) The name of any holder failing to renew his or her authority pursuant to the terms of this section shall be stricken from the records of the board. (B) Such a person, firm, or corporation shall no longer engage in the business of abstracting in this state until so authorized by the board.

(A) The name of any holder failing to renew his or her authority pursuant to the terms of this section shall be stricken from the records of the board.

(B) Such a person, firm, or corporation shall no longer engage in the business of abstracting in this state until so authorized by the board.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-85-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 85 / Section 17-85-104
Construction
Status: in_force

Neither the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., nor the Arkansas Nurse Midwifery Act, § 17-87-501 et seq. [repealed], shall be construed as prohibiting the practice of midwifery by persons licensed under this chapter. Acts 1987, No. 481, § 7.

Neither the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., nor the Arkansas Nurse Midwifery Act, § 17-87-501 et seq. [repealed], shall be construed as prohibiting the practice of midwifery by persons licensed under this chapter.

Acts 1987, No. 481, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-14-105
Rights and privileges of appraisers
Status: in_force

(a) A state-registered appraiser or state-licensed appraiser as defined in § 17-14-103 may appraise real property for compensation if the use of a state-certified appraiser is not required under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., or by federal or state law, rule, or policy. (b) An appraiser shall not sign an appraisal report or be cited within the report as having provided "significant real property appraisal assistance" in the development of the appraisal without having been state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, or state-certified. (c) An appraiser shall not perform or be employed to perform an appraisal where the property that is subject to the assignment lies within the borders of the State of Arkansas without first being state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, or state-certified by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 416, § 7; 1991, No. 541, § 7; 2001, No. 1256, § 4; 2009, No. 628, § 7.

(a) A state-registered appraiser or state-licensed appraiser as defined in § 17-14-103 may appraise real property for compensation if the use of a state-certified appraiser is not required under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., or by federal or state law, rule, or policy.

(b) An appraiser shall not sign an appraisal report or be cited within the report as having provided "significant real property appraisal assistance" in the development of the appraisal without having been state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, or state-certified.

(c) An appraiser shall not perform or be employed to perform an appraisal where the property that is subject to the assignment lies within the borders of the State of Arkansas without first being state-registered, state-licensed, registered apprentice, or state-certified by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 416, § 7; 1991, No. 541, § 7; 2001, No. 1256, § 4; 2009, No. 628, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-81-208
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees and fines authorized by this chapter are the property of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and shall be paid to the office of the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners who shall collect and dispose of such funds on behalf of the board as provided in this chapter. Any surplus in the treasury of the board at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the treasury and may be expended in succeeding years for the purposes herein set out. (b) All funds received by the board shall be expended in the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the board's duties thereunder, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The publication and distribution of the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq.; (2) The publication and yearly distribution of a directory of all licensed chiropractic practitioners; (3) Investigations of violations of this chapter; (4) Institution of actions to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and (5) Defense of actions brought against it as a result of its actions under the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4871, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-432; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 6.

(a) All fees and fines authorized by this chapter are the property of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and shall be paid to the office of the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners who shall collect and dispose of such funds on behalf of the board as provided in this chapter. Any surplus in the treasury of the board at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the treasury and may be expended in succeeding years for the purposes herein set out.

(b) All funds received by the board shall be expended in the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the board's duties thereunder, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The publication and distribution of the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq.; (2) The publication and yearly distribution of a directory of all licensed chiropractic practitioners; (3) Investigations of violations of this chapter; (4) Institution of actions to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and (5) Defense of actions brought against it as a result of its actions under the provisions of this chapter.

(1) The publication and distribution of the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq.;

(2) The publication and yearly distribution of a directory of all licensed chiropractic practitioners;

(3) Investigations of violations of this chapter;

(4) Institution of actions to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and

(5) Defense of actions brought against it as a result of its actions under the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4871, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-432; Acts 1999, No. 1553, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-39-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this subchapter or subchapter 2 or who falsely states or represents that he or she is a properly licensed polygraph examiner or intern, upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) It is unlawful for a person to conduct a polygraph examination in the State of Arkansas unless that person holds a valid license as a polygraph examiner or intern that is issued by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (c) For each violation of this subchapter or subchapter 2, the director may deny, suspend, or revoke a license and: (1) Fine the licensee an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000); (2) Reprimand the licensee; or (3) Both issue a fine and reprimand the licensee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5930, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 4, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2224.

(a) A person who violates this subchapter or subchapter 2 or who falsely states or represents that he or she is a properly licensed polygraph examiner or intern, upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to conduct a polygraph examination in the State of Arkansas unless that person holds a valid license as a polygraph examiner or intern that is issued by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(c) For each violation of this subchapter or subchapter 2, the director may deny, suspend, or revoke a license and: (1) Fine the licensee an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000); (2) Reprimand the licensee; or (3) Both issue a fine and reprimand the licensee.

(1) Fine the licensee an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000);

(2) Reprimand the licensee; or

(3) Both issue a fine and reprimand the licensee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5930, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 4, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-1002 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 10 / Section 17-92-1002
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to require internet pharmacies to: (1) Make certain disclosures on their internet sites; (2) List the principals, pharmacists, and physicians associated with the internet sites; and (3) Include amending licensing requirements for pharmacists and physicians to address prescribing and dispensing medication via the internet. Acts 2001, No. 1411, § 2.

The purpose of this subchapter is to require internet pharmacies to:

(1) Make certain disclosures on their internet sites;

(2) List the principals, pharmacists, and physicians associated with the internet sites; and

(3) Include amending licensing requirements for pharmacists and physicians to address prescribing and dispensing medication via the internet.

Acts 2001, No. 1411, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-21-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-21-201
Registration of operators - Renewal - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall conduct a beauty pageant in Arkansas unless registered with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration on forms prescribed by him or her. Registration in another state as a beauty pageant operator shall not be effective in this state. (b) The registration form shall contain, but shall not be limited to, the following information: (1) Name, address, and telephone number of the operator; (2) Name, address, and telephone number of the individual or officer of the organization having full responsibility for the conducting of the pageant; (3) Names of pageants customarily promoted by the operator; and (4) Name, address, and telephone number of the financial institution in which the entrant's fee is held. (c) (1) In order to continue to hold a valid registration in a subsequent year, each operator shall annually renew his or her registration. (2) Each registration shall expire on December 31 of each year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3421, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 101, § 2; 1993, No. 344, §§ 3, 4.

(a) No person shall conduct a beauty pageant in Arkansas unless registered with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration on forms prescribed by him or her. Registration in another state as a beauty pageant operator shall not be effective in this state.

(b) The registration form shall contain, but shall not be limited to, the following information: (1) Name, address, and telephone number of the operator; (2) Name, address, and telephone number of the individual or officer of the organization having full responsibility for the conducting of the pageant; (3) Names of pageants customarily promoted by the operator; and (4) Name, address, and telephone number of the financial institution in which the entrant's fee is held.

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the operator;

(2) Name, address, and telephone number of the individual or officer of the organization having full responsibility for the conducting of the pageant;

(3) Names of pageants customarily promoted by the operator; and

(4) Name, address, and telephone number of the financial institution in which the entrant's fee is held.

(c) (1) In order to continue to hold a valid registration in a subsequent year, each operator shall annually renew his or her registration. (2) Each registration shall expire on December 31 of each year.

(1) In order to continue to hold a valid registration in a subsequent year, each operator shall annually renew his or her registration.

(2) Each registration shall expire on December 31 of each year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3421, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 101, § 2; 1993, No. 344, §§ 3, 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 30 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-30-104
Construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under its provisions to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, and/or processes or other utilitarian functions, with human occupancy including office space as required for the support of these functions, provided the engineer is practicing within his or her area of competency as defined by this chapter. Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 1; 1995, No. 834, § 1.

The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under its provisions to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, and/or processes or other utilitarian functions, with human occupancy including office space as required for the support of these functions, provided the engineer is practicing within his or her area of competency as defined by this chapter.

Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 1; 1995, No. 834, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-42-105
Violations and criminal sanctions
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful to: (1) Engage in unlicensed real estate activity; or (2) Violate this chapter: (A) Individually; or (B) As an officer, agent, or member of a firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity by participating in or being an accessory to a violation of this chapter by the firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity. (b) A commissioner of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, a commissioner's designee, the executive director's designee, or any licensee residing in the county where the violation occurs may by affidavit institute criminal proceedings for a violation of this chapter without filing a bond for costs. (c) The prosecuting attorney for each county shall prosecute any violation of this chapter that occurs in his or her county. (d) A violation of this chapter is a Class D felony. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 20; 2011, No. 865, § 3.

(a) It is unlawful to: (1) Engage in unlicensed real estate activity; or (2) Violate this chapter: (A) Individually; or (B) As an officer, agent, or member of a firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity by participating in or being an accessory to a violation of this chapter by the firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity.

(1) Engage in unlicensed real estate activity; or

(2) Violate this chapter: (A) Individually; or (B) As an officer, agent, or member of a firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity by participating in or being an accessory to a violation of this chapter by the firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity.

(A) Individually; or

(B) As an officer, agent, or member of a firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity by participating in or being an accessory to a violation of this chapter by the firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity.

(b) A commissioner of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, a commissioner's designee, the executive director's designee, or any licensee residing in the county where the violation occurs may by affidavit institute criminal proceedings for a violation of this chapter without filing a bond for costs.

(c) The prosecuting attorney for each county shall prosecute any violation of this chapter that occurs in his or her county.

(d) A violation of this chapter is a Class D felony.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 20; 2011, No. 865, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-83-302
Waivers for licensing
Status: in_force

(a) For one (1) year beginning July 3, 1989, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Has 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; (2) Has 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 (3) Has been employed in the practice of dietetics for at least three (3) of the last ten (10) years preceding July 3, 1989; or (4) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (b) 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. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 7.

(a) For one (1) year beginning July 3, 1989, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Has 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; (2) Has 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 (3) Has been employed in the practice of dietetics for at least three (3) of the last ten (10) years preceding July 3, 1989; or (4) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

(1) Has 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;

(2) Has 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

(3) Has been employed in the practice of dietetics for at least three (3) of the last ten (10) years preceding July 3, 1989; or

(4) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

(b) 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.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-4-108 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 17-4-108
Extension of license expiration and continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

(a) An occupational licensing entity shall extend the expiration date of an occupational licensure for a deployed uniformed service member or his or her spouse for one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment. (b) (1) An occupational licensing entity shall allow a full or partial exemption from a continuing education requirement that is required as a component of occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in subsection (a) of this section until one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment. (2) An occupational licensing entity that allows full or partial exemption from continuing education requirements may require evidence of completion of continuing education before granting a subsequent occupational licensure or authorizing the renewal of an occupational licensure. Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.

(a) An occupational licensing entity shall extend the expiration date of an occupational licensure for a deployed uniformed service member or his or her spouse for one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment.

(b) (1) An occupational licensing entity shall allow a full or partial exemption from a continuing education requirement that is required as a component of occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in subsection (a) of this section until one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment. (2) An occupational licensing entity that allows full or partial exemption from continuing education requirements may require evidence of completion of continuing education before granting a subsequent occupational licensure or authorizing the renewal of an occupational licensure.

(1) An occupational licensing entity shall allow a full or partial exemption from a continuing education requirement that is required as a component of occupational licensure for an individual who is listed in subsection (a) of this section until one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment.

(2) An occupational licensing entity that allows full or partial exemption from continuing education requirements may require evidence of completion of continuing education before granting a subsequent occupational licensure or authorizing the renewal of an occupational licensure.

Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-81-301
License required
Status: in_force

In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice chiropractic in the state shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-416; Acts 2001, No. 197, § 1.

In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing or offering to practice chiropractic in the state shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-416; Acts 2001, No. 197, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-92-202
Members - Oath
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of the office, the members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall take the oath prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution for state officers and shall file it in the office of the Secretary of State, who shall thereupon issue to each of the board members a certificate of appointment. Acts 1891, No. 50, § 3, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3669; Pope's Dig., § 4605; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1003.

Before entering upon the duties of the office, the members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall take the oath prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution for state officers and shall file it in the office of the Secretary of State, who shall thereupon issue to each of the board members a certificate of appointment.

Acts 1891, No. 50, § 3, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3669; Pope's Dig., § 4605; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-14-303
Unlicensed persons - Federally and nonfederally related transactions
Status: in_force

(a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person who is not licensed, registered, or certified under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., to perform appraisal services as defined in the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., in connection with a federally related transaction. (b) An appraiser who does not hold an appraiser's classification that permits the performance of a particular appraisal assignment for use in federally related transactions must include in such an appraisal report a statement that the appraisal may not be eligible for use in a federally related transaction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 416, § 10; 1991, No. 541, § 10; 2001, No. 1256, § 11; 2005, No. 1994, § 472; 2009, No. 628, § 15.

(a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person who is not licensed, registered, or certified under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., to perform appraisal services as defined in the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq., in connection with a federally related transaction.

(b) An appraiser who does not hold an appraiser's classification that permits the performance of a particular appraisal assignment for use in federally related transactions must include in such an appraisal report a statement that the appraisal may not be eligible for use in a federally related transaction.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 416, § 10; 1991, No. 541, § 10; 2001, No. 1256, § 11; 2005, No. 1994, § 472; 2009, No. 628, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-43-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-43-301
Certificate required
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall offer his or her service as a registered sanitarian or use, assume, or advertise in any way any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered sanitarian unless he or she is the holder of a current certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians. (b) A holder of a current certificate of registration may append to his or her name the letters "R.S." Acts 1957, No. 281, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1602.

(a) No person shall offer his or her service as a registered sanitarian or use, assume, or advertise in any way any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered sanitarian unless he or she is the holder of a current certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians.

(b) A holder of a current certificate of registration may append to his or her name the letters "R.S."

Acts 1957, No. 281, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-503 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-90-503
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Impaired" or "impairment" means the presence of the diseases of alcoholism, drug abuse, or mental illness; (2) "Impaired Optometrist Treatment program" means the State Board of Optometry-approved or sponsored program for the detection, intervention, and monitoring of impaired providers; (3) (A) "Professional incompetence" means the inability or failure of an optometrist to practice his or her profession with reasonable skill and safety. (B) Impairment in and of itself shall not give rise to a presumption of professional incompetence; and (4) "Treatment program" means a plan of care and rehabilitation services provided by those organizations and persons authorized to provide such services for impaired providers taking part in the programs provided under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 42, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Impaired" or "impairment" means the presence of the diseases of alcoholism, drug abuse, or mental illness;

(2) "Impaired Optometrist Treatment program" means the State Board of Optometry-approved or sponsored program for the detection, intervention, and monitoring of impaired providers;

(3) (A) "Professional incompetence" means the inability or failure of an optometrist to practice his or her profession with reasonable skill and safety. (B) Impairment in and of itself shall not give rise to a presumption of professional incompetence; and

(A) "Professional incompetence" means the inability or failure of an optometrist to practice his or her profession with reasonable skill and safety.

(B) Impairment in and of itself shall not give rise to a presumption of professional incompetence; and

(4) "Treatment program" means a plan of care and rehabilitation services provided by those organizations and persons authorized to provide such services for impaired providers taking part in the programs provided under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 42, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-37-202
Exemption for unlicensed operators under supervision of license holders
Status: in_force

(a) Persons who are not licensed as pest control operators under this chapter but who worked as unlicensed pest control operators before November 1, 1984, under the direct supervision of a holder of a license under this chapter, and who are working for such a license holder on June 28, 1985, may continue that arrangement without complying with this chapter. (b) At the time the unlicensed pest control operators terminate their relationship with the license holder, the unlicensed pest control operators shall not thereafter perform services as pest control operators unless and until they have qualified under this chapter. However, when the licensed manager of a pest control company terminates his or her employment with the company, and if the company had been in operation at least one (1) year before the date of termination, the pest control company may continue to operate for a period not to exceed six (6) months after the date of termination, notwithstanding that the manager was the only licensed personnel in the company. Acts 1985, No. 1045, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1812.

(a) Persons who are not licensed as pest control operators under this chapter but who worked as unlicensed pest control operators before November 1, 1984, under the direct supervision of a holder of a license under this chapter, and who are working for such a license holder on June 28, 1985, may continue that arrangement without complying with this chapter.

(b) At the time the unlicensed pest control operators terminate their relationship with the license holder, the unlicensed pest control operators shall not thereafter perform services as pest control operators unless and until they have qualified under this chapter. However, when the licensed manager of a pest control company terminates his or her employment with the company, and if the company had been in operation at least one (1) year before the date of termination, the pest control company may continue to operate for a period not to exceed six (6) months after the date of termination, notwithstanding that the manager was the only licensed personnel in the company.

Acts 1985, No. 1045, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-514 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-42-514
Curricula
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may: (1) Require not less than six (6) nor more than seven (7) classroom hours of continuing education for licensees; (2) Identify subject matter topics for continuing education courses; (3) Identify a specific topic of not more than three (3) classroom hours to be included in the annual continuing education requirement; (4) Develop and require a specific curriculum for continuing education courses for licensed brokers or their designees; and (5) Identify subject matter topics for which licensed schools and instructors may develop courses that fulfill the annual continuing education requirements. (b) The commission may develop the curricula for prelicense and postlicense education. Amended by Act 2017, No. 496,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 390,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may: (1) Require not less than six (6) nor more than seven (7) classroom hours of continuing education for licensees; (2) Identify subject matter topics for continuing education courses; (3) Identify a specific topic of not more than three (3) classroom hours to be included in the annual continuing education requirement; (4) Develop and require a specific curriculum for continuing education courses for licensed brokers or their designees; and (5) Identify subject matter topics for which licensed schools and instructors may develop courses that fulfill the annual continuing education requirements.

(1) Require not less than six (6) nor more than seven (7) classroom hours of continuing education for licensees;

(2) Identify subject matter topics for continuing education courses;

(3) Identify a specific topic of not more than three (3) classroom hours to be included in the annual continuing education requirement;

(4) Develop and require a specific curriculum for continuing education courses for licensed brokers or their designees; and

(5) Identify subject matter topics for which licensed schools and instructors may develop courses that fulfill the annual continuing education requirements.

(b) The commission may develop the curricula for prelicense and postlicense education.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 496,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 390,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-704 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-82-704
Reimbursement
Status: in_force

(a) A health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person that pays a fee for service performed by a collaborative dental hygienist under this subchapter shall submit the payment directly to the consulting dentist. (b) If a health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person pays a fee for service performed by a dental hygienist under this subchapter to the collaborative dental hygienist, the collaborative dental hygienist shall deliver the payment to the consulting dentist. (c) (1) If, however, language in the collaborative agreement required under this subchapter conflicts with a federal law, a federal rule, or a federal regulation, the federal law, federal rule, or federal regulation shall control, and the conflicting language of the agreement shall be disregarded. (2) For the limited purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under this subchapter, the collaborative dental hygienist is deemed to be an employee of the consulting dentist, and the collaborative dental hygienist as a condition of employment under this subchapter shall submit the Medicaid payment for services performed under this subchapter to the consulting dentist. (d) If the consulting dentist for the collaborative dental hygienist is not a participating provider under the terms of a patient's insurance carrier, a health insurance company may pay the patient directly. Amended by Act 2013, No. 137,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.

(a) A health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person that pays a fee for service performed by a collaborative dental hygienist under this subchapter shall submit the payment directly to the consulting dentist.

(b) If a health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person pays a fee for service performed by a dental hygienist under this subchapter to the collaborative dental hygienist, the collaborative dental hygienist shall deliver the payment to the consulting dentist.

(c) (1) If, however, language in the collaborative agreement required under this subchapter conflicts with a federal law, a federal rule, or a federal regulation, the federal law, federal rule, or federal regulation shall control, and the conflicting language of the agreement shall be disregarded. (2) For the limited purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under this subchapter, the collaborative dental hygienist is deemed to be an employee of the consulting dentist, and the collaborative dental hygienist as a condition of employment under this subchapter shall submit the Medicaid payment for services performed under this subchapter to the consulting dentist.

(1) If, however, language in the collaborative agreement required under this subchapter conflicts with a federal law, a federal rule, or a federal regulation, the federal law, federal rule, or federal regulation shall control, and the conflicting language of the agreement shall be disregarded.

(2) For the limited purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under this subchapter, the collaborative dental hygienist is deemed to be an employee of the consulting dentist, and the collaborative dental hygienist as a condition of employment under this subchapter shall submit the Medicaid payment for services performed under this subchapter to the consulting dentist.

(d) If the consulting dentist for the collaborative dental hygienist is not a participating provider under the terms of a patient's insurance carrier, a health insurance company may pay the patient directly.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 137,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-207 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-19-207
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Every license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be for a term expiring on December 31 following the date of its issuance, and it may be renewed for the ensuing calendar year upon the filing of a renewal application. (b) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board may refuse to renew a license for any cause for which issuance of the original license could have been refused or for the licensee's violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the board. (c) Every licensee shall be required to file a renewal application, the form and subject matter of which shall be prescribed by the board. (d) (1) At the time of application for renewal of a professional bail bond company license, there shall be paid to the board for the company's renewal license a fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (2) Each professional bail bondsman shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for renewal of the license, except that if the applicant for renewal also holds a professional bail bond company license, then the applicant shall not be required to pay a renewal fee for a professional bail bondsman license. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1361, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4.

(a) Every license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be for a term expiring on December 31 following the date of its issuance, and it may be renewed for the ensuing calendar year upon the filing of a renewal application.

(b) The Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board may refuse to renew a license for any cause for which issuance of the original license could have been refused or for the licensee's violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the board.

(c) Every licensee shall be required to file a renewal application, the form and subject matter of which shall be prescribed by the board.

(d) (1) At the time of application for renewal of a professional bail bond company license, there shall be paid to the board for the company's renewal license a fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (2) Each professional bail bondsman shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for renewal of the license, except that if the applicant for renewal also holds a professional bail bond company license, then the applicant shall not be required to pay a renewal fee for a professional bail bondsman license.

(1) At the time of application for renewal of a professional bail bond company license, there shall be paid to the board for the company's renewal license a fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(2) Each professional bail bondsman shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for renewal of the license, except that if the applicant for renewal also holds a professional bail bond company license, then the applicant shall not be required to pay a renewal fee for a professional bail bondsman license.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1361, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-31-103
Administrative procedure
Status: in_force

All proceedings of the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., in addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 75, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2423.

All proceedings of the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., in addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 75, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-502 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-90-502
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the identification and treatment of optometrists licensed under the Arkansas Optometry Law, § 17-90-101 et seq., who suffer from impairment, in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained optometric professionals for the benefit of the public. Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the identification and treatment of optometrists licensed under the Arkansas Optometry Law, § 17-90-101 et seq., who suffer from impairment, in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained optometric professionals for the benefit of the public.

Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-32-204
Powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall: (1) Adopt, after notice and public hearing, modify, repeal, promulgate, and enforce rules reasonably necessary to: (A) Implement or effectuate its powers and duties; (B) Regulate proceedings before the board; and (C) Define terms in this chapter that are otherwise undefined, including, but not limited to, the professional services, works, and activities that constitute the public practice of geology as defined in § 17-32-102 ; (2) Be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (3) Adopt and have an official seal; and (4) Have such other powers and duties as are necessary to implement this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1406, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 5; 1987, No. 701, § 5; 2005, No. 676, § 5.

In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall:

(1) Adopt, after notice and public hearing, modify, repeal, promulgate, and enforce rules reasonably necessary to: (A) Implement or effectuate its powers and duties; (B) Regulate proceedings before the board; and (C) Define terms in this chapter that are otherwise undefined, including, but not limited to, the professional services, works, and activities that constitute the public practice of geology as defined in § 17-32-102 ;

(A) Implement or effectuate its powers and duties;

(B) Regulate proceedings before the board; and

(C) Define terms in this chapter that are otherwise undefined, including, but not limited to, the professional services, works, and activities that constitute the public practice of geology as defined in § 17-32-102 ;

(2) Be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;

(3) Adopt and have an official seal; and

(4) Have such other powers and duties as are necessary to implement this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1406, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 5; 1987, No. 701, § 5; 2005, No. 676, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-37-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules of the State Plant Board promulgated under this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor. (b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, and not less than two hundred dollars ($200) plus ten (10) days in jail for each offense thereafter, with no suspension of fines or imprisonment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1426, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1810.

(a) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules of the State Plant Board promulgated under this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

(b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, and not less than two hundred dollars ($200) plus ten (10) days in jail for each offense thereafter, with no suspension of fines or imprisonment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1426, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1810.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-50-308
License - Suspension and revocation
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, after notice and hearing, determines that the holder of a license issued under this subchapter has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it, the commission is authorized to suspend or revoke the license. (b) The commission shall serve any order issued pursuant to this section upon the licensee by: (1) Certified mail with return receipt requested; or (2) Personal service. (c) Any such order shall become effective upon return of receipt to the commission. (d) Any person aggrieved by any order issued after the hearing may appeal within thirty (30) days to the circuit court of the county where that person resides or to the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 136, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1488, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 2003, No. 297, § 11.

(a) Whenever the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, after notice and hearing, determines that the holder of a license issued under this subchapter has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted under it, the commission is authorized to suspend or revoke the license.

(b) The commission shall serve any order issued pursuant to this section upon the licensee by: (1) Certified mail with return receipt requested; or (2) Personal service.

(1) Certified mail with return receipt requested; or

(2) Personal service.

(c) Any such order shall become effective upon return of receipt to the commission.

(d) Any person aggrieved by any order issued after the hearing may appeal within thirty (30) days to the circuit court of the county where that person resides or to the Pulaski County Circuit Court.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 136, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1488, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 641, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2011; Acts 2003, No. 297, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-24-304
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) All collection agency licenses and collection agency employee licenses shall expire annually on June 30. (b) All licensees under this chapter shall apply for the renewal of their licenses, on forms to be prescribed by the State Board of Collection Agencies, on or before July 1 of the fiscal year for which the licenses are sought. (c) The board shall have the authority to require that the licensee's manager certify in writing that the requirement in § 17-24-310 has been met as a condition for renewal of the agency license. Acts 1965, No. 145, § 7; 1979, No. 86, § 1; 1985, No. 829, § 2; 1985, No. 830, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2007, 71-2018.

(a) All collection agency licenses and collection agency employee licenses shall expire annually on June 30.

(b) All licensees under this chapter shall apply for the renewal of their licenses, on forms to be prescribed by the State Board of Collection Agencies, on or before July 1 of the fiscal year for which the licenses are sought.

(c) The board shall have the authority to require that the licensee's manager certify in writing that the requirement in § 17-24-310 has been met as a condition for renewal of the agency license.

Acts 1965, No. 145, § 7; 1979, No. 86, § 1; 1985, No. 829, § 2; 1985, No. 830, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2007, 71-2018.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-95-204
Perjury
Status: in_force

Any person who shall willfully and knowingly make any false statement to the Arkansas State Medical Board concerning his or her qualifications or authority to practice medicine shall be deemed guilty of perjury and punished as provided by law for those guilty of perjury. Such a person may be indicted and tried for such an offense, either in the county where the affidavit to the statement was made or where the person resides. Acts 1957, No. 198, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-607.

Any person who shall willfully and knowingly make any false statement to the Arkansas State Medical Board concerning his or her qualifications or authority to practice medicine shall be deemed guilty of perjury and punished as provided by law for those guilty of perjury. Such a person may be indicted and tried for such an offense, either in the county where the affidavit to the statement was made or where the person resides.

Acts 1957, No. 198, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-413 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-92-413
Disclosure of ownership interest or possible conflicts of interest required - Prohibition on data mining
Status: in_force

A pharmacy, pharmacist, physician, employee, or entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, health clinic, hospital, rural health center, federally qualified health center, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager that provides a pharmacy benefits plan or program, including prescription drug coverage, or contracts with a third party for prescription drug services under a health benefit plan shall: (1) Disclose to the consumer any ownership interest or possible conflicts of interest with a pharmacy benefits manager, healthcare insurer, or healthcare payor; and (2) Not access and utilize patient information, including either medical information in patient charts or billing claims information, to market or contact patients in order to solicit the transfer of the patient to a particular pharmacy. Added by Act 2021, No. 1053,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

A pharmacy, pharmacist, physician, employee, or entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, health clinic, hospital, rural health center, federally qualified health center, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager that provides a pharmacy benefits plan or program, including prescription drug coverage, or contracts with a third party for prescription drug services under a health benefit plan shall:

(1) Disclose to the consumer any ownership interest or possible conflicts of interest with a pharmacy benefits manager, healthcare insurer, or healthcare payor; and

(2) Not access and utilize patient information, including either medical information in patient charts or billing claims information, to market or contact patients in order to solicit the transfer of the patient to a particular pharmacy.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1053,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-24-306
Bond
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Collection Agencies shall require each licensee to secure a surety bond in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each location, with the security on the bond to be approved by the board. (b) The aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the conditions of the bond shall, in no event, exceed the amount of the bond. The surety shall have a right to cancel such bond upon giving thirty (30) days' notice to the board and thereafter shall be relieved of liability for any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of the cancellation. (c) The bond shall be made payable to the board. (d) The board may promulgate rules to: (1) Disburse bond funds to claimants; (2) If the bond proceeds are insufficient to satisfy all legitimate claims, distribute the funds pro rata among the claimants; or (3) In the discretion of the board, require the sureties to deal directly with the claimants. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1023,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1965, No. 145, § 6; 1979, No. 179, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2006; Acts 1989, No. 792, § 1; 1991, No. 126, § 4; 1999, No. 1500, § 2; 2009, No. 1455, § 9.

(a) The State Board of Collection Agencies shall require each licensee to secure a surety bond in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for each location, with the security on the bond to be approved by the board.

(b) The aggregate liability of the surety for all breaches of the conditions of the bond shall, in no event, exceed the amount of the bond. The surety shall have a right to cancel such bond upon giving thirty (30) days' notice to the board and thereafter shall be relieved of liability for any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of the cancellation.

(c) The bond shall be made payable to the board.

(d) The board may promulgate rules to: (1) Disburse bond funds to claimants; (2) If the bond proceeds are insufficient to satisfy all legitimate claims, distribute the funds pro rata among the claimants; or (3) In the discretion of the board, require the sureties to deal directly with the claimants.

(1) Disburse bond funds to claimants;

(2) If the bond proceeds are insufficient to satisfy all legitimate claims, distribute the funds pro rata among the claimants; or

(3) In the discretion of the board, require the sureties to deal directly with the claimants.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1023,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1965, No. 145, § 6; 1979, No. 179, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2006; Acts 1989, No. 792, § 1; 1991, No. 126, § 4; 1999, No. 1500, § 2; 2009, No. 1455, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 83 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-83-307
Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for any of the following, but is not limited to: (1) Violation of a provision of this chapter; (2) Engaging in unprofessional conduct or gross incompetence as defined by the rules of the board or violating the standards of professional responsibility adopted and published by the board; or (3) Conviction of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 67, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 392, § 15.

The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for any of the following, but is not limited to:

(1) Violation of a provision of this chapter;

(2) Engaging in unprofessional conduct or gross incompetence as defined by the rules of the board or violating the standards of professional responsibility adopted and published by the board; or

(3) Conviction of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 67, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 392, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-12-304
Examination - Times - Resource assistance
Status: in_force

(a) The examination required by § 17-12-301(a)(2) shall be held by the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and shall take place as often as the board shall determine to be desirable. However, the examination required by § 17-12-301(a)(2) shall be held not less frequently than one (1) time each year. (b) The board may use any part of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and Advisory Grading Service from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as it deems appropriate to assist it in performing its duties under this section. Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613; Acts 1989, No. 696, § 3; 2005, No. 54, § 8.

(a) The examination required by § 17-12-301(a)(2) shall be held by the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy and shall take place as often as the board shall determine to be desirable. However, the examination required by § 17-12-301(a)(2) shall be held not less frequently than one (1) time each year.

(b) The board may use any part of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and Advisory Grading Service from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as it deems appropriate to assist it in performing its duties under this section.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613; Acts 1989, No. 696, § 3; 2005, No. 54, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Act". Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Act".

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-24-310
Annual notice to client of accounting requirement
Status: in_force

(a) Each collection agency required to be licensed under this chapter shall, annually, within the month of April, give written notice to each client for whom it is collecting or attempting to collect that collection agencies licensed by the State of Arkansas are required by law to remit collected funds to the clients within the calendar month following the month of collection. (b) No such notice is required to a forwarder who is also a licensee of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1985, No. 829, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2017.

(a) Each collection agency required to be licensed under this chapter shall, annually, within the month of April, give written notice to each client for whom it is collecting or attempting to collect that collection agencies licensed by the State of Arkansas are required by law to remit collected funds to the clients within the calendar month following the month of collection.

(b) No such notice is required to a forwarder who is also a licensee of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1985, No. 829, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-111 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-111
Notice to educational institution
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a student-athlete is enrolled in an educational institution, an athlete agent shall provide notice to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled before contacting the student-athlete. (2) If an athlete agent intentionally or unintentionally contacts a student-athlete enrolled in an educational institution, the athlete agent shall notify the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled within seventy-two (72) hours of the contact. (b) Within seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or verbally agreeing to enter into an agency contract, or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract or verbal agreement to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student-athlete intends to enroll. (c) Within seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or verbally agreeing to enter into an agency contract, or before the next athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student-athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled that he or she has entered into an agency contract or has verbally agreed to enter into an agency contract. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 9; 2011, No. 204, § 3.

(a) (1) If a student-athlete is enrolled in an educational institution, an athlete agent shall provide notice to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled before contacting the student-athlete. (2) If an athlete agent intentionally or unintentionally contacts a student-athlete enrolled in an educational institution, the athlete agent shall notify the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled within seventy-two (72) hours of the contact.

(1) If a student-athlete is enrolled in an educational institution, an athlete agent shall provide notice to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled before contacting the student-athlete.

(2) If an athlete agent intentionally or unintentionally contacts a student-athlete enrolled in an educational institution, the athlete agent shall notify the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled within seventy-two (72) hours of the contact.

(b) Within seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or verbally agreeing to enter into an agency contract, or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract or verbal agreement to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student-athlete intends to enroll.

(c) Within seventy-two (72) hours after entering into an agency contract or verbally agreeing to enter into an agency contract, or before the next athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student-athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled that he or she has entered into an agency contract or has verbally agreed to enter into an agency contract.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 9; 2011, No. 204, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-110 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-42-110
Broker's price opinions
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may prepare, provide, and collect a fee for issuing a broker's price opinion for: (1) An existing or potential seller for the purposes of listing and selling real estate; (2) An existing or potential buyer of real estate; (3) A third party making decisions or performing due diligence related to the potential listing, offering, sale, exchange, option, lease, or acquisition price of real estate; or (4) (A) An existing or potential lienholder. (B) However, a broker's price opinion prepared for an existing or potential lienholder in conjunction with the purchase of a buyer's principal residence shall not be used as the primary basis to determine the value of the buyer's principal residence for the purpose of a loan origination of a residential mortgage loan secured by the buyer's principal residence. (b) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may prescribe rules for the preparation and issuance of a broker's price opinion. (c) Licensees shall have the authority to prepare and provide broker's price opinions pursuant to this section, notwithstanding the provisions of the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq. (d) A broker's price opinion or market analysis issued by a real estate licensee shall not contain the terms "market value", "appraised value", or "appraisal". Acts 2011, No. 762, § 2.

(a) A licensee may prepare, provide, and collect a fee for issuing a broker's price opinion for: (1) An existing or potential seller for the purposes of listing and selling real estate; (2) An existing or potential buyer of real estate; (3) A third party making decisions or performing due diligence related to the potential listing, offering, sale, exchange, option, lease, or acquisition price of real estate; or (4) (A) An existing or potential lienholder. (B) However, a broker's price opinion prepared for an existing or potential lienholder in conjunction with the purchase of a buyer's principal residence shall not be used as the primary basis to determine the value of the buyer's principal residence for the purpose of a loan origination of a residential mortgage loan secured by the buyer's principal residence.

(1) An existing or potential seller for the purposes of listing and selling real estate;

(2) An existing or potential buyer of real estate;

(3) A third party making decisions or performing due diligence related to the potential listing, offering, sale, exchange, option, lease, or acquisition price of real estate; or

(4) (A) An existing or potential lienholder. (B) However, a broker's price opinion prepared for an existing or potential lienholder in conjunction with the purchase of a buyer's principal residence shall not be used as the primary basis to determine the value of the buyer's principal residence for the purpose of a loan origination of a residential mortgage loan secured by the buyer's principal residence.

(A) An existing or potential lienholder.

(B) However, a broker's price opinion prepared for an existing or potential lienholder in conjunction with the purchase of a buyer's principal residence shall not be used as the primary basis to determine the value of the buyer's principal residence for the purpose of a loan origination of a residential mortgage loan secured by the buyer's principal residence.

(b) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may prescribe rules for the preparation and issuance of a broker's price opinion.

(c) Licensees shall have the authority to prepare and provide broker's price opinions pursuant to this section, notwithstanding the provisions of the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq.

(d) A broker's price opinion or market analysis issued by a real estate licensee shall not contain the terms "market value", "appraised value", or "appraisal".

Acts 2011, No. 762, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-82-402
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of § 17-82-403 or any dentist who permits a person to violate the provisions of § 17-82-403 shall be subject to the penalties and sanctions as set forth in §§ 17-82-301(b) and (c) and 17-82-316 . Acts 1985, No. 473, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-573.

Any person who violates the provisions of § 17-82-403 or any dentist who permits a person to violate the provisions of § 17-82-403 shall be subject to the penalties and sanctions as set forth in §§ 17-82-301(b) and (c) and 17-82-316 .

Acts 1985, No. 473, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-573.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-99-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-99-205
Continuing education
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Medical Board, in cooperation with the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care, shall develop and implement rules for continuing education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1645, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 168, § 20, as added by Acts 1987, No. 952, § 16; 2001, No. 1049, § 1.

The Arkansas State Medical Board, in cooperation with the Arkansas Society for Respiratory Care, shall develop and implement rules for continuing education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1645, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 168, § 20, as added by Acts 1987, No. 952, § 16; 2001, No. 1049, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 11 / Section 17-95-1105
Title protection
Status: in_force

A person shall not use or assume the title "licensed genetic counselor" or "genetic counselor" or use any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person holds a genetic counselor license unless the person is licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board. Added by Act 2019, No. 686,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

A person shall not use or assume the title "licensed genetic counselor" or "genetic counselor" or use any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person holds a genetic counselor license unless the person is licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Added by Act 2019, No. 686,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-501 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-90-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Impaired Optometrist Treatment Program". Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Impaired Optometrist Treatment Program".

Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-908 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-908
Notification of intent to practice
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before initiating practice, a graduate registered physician licensed in this state must submit on forms approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board notification of an intent to practice. (2) The notification shall include: (A) The name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the supervising physician; and (B) The name, business address, and telephone number of the graduate registered physician. (b) A graduate registered physician shall notify the board of any changes or additions in supervising physicians within ten (10) calendar days. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) Before initiating practice, a graduate registered physician licensed in this state must submit on forms approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board notification of an intent to practice. (2) The notification shall include: (A) The name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the supervising physician; and (B) The name, business address, and telephone number of the graduate registered physician.

(1) Before initiating practice, a graduate registered physician licensed in this state must submit on forms approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board notification of an intent to practice.

(2) The notification shall include: (A) The name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the supervising physician; and (B) The name, business address, and telephone number of the graduate registered physician.

(A) The name, business address, email address, and telephone number of the supervising physician; and

(B) The name, business address, and telephone number of the graduate registered physician.

(b) A graduate registered physician shall notify the board of any changes or additions in supervising physicians within ten (10) calendar days.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-504 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-93-504
Participation in compact as condition of employment
Status: in_force

(a) An employer shall not require a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant to seek licensure through the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact as a condition of initial or continued employment as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state. (b) An employer may require that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant obtain and maintain a license to practice physical therapy in multiple states if the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is free to obtain and maintain the licenses by any means authorized by the laws of the respective states. Added by Act 2019, No. 313,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) An employer shall not require a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant to seek licensure through the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact as a condition of initial or continued employment as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state.

(b) An employer may require that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant obtain and maintain a license to practice physical therapy in multiple states if the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant is free to obtain and maintain the licenses by any means authorized by the laws of the respective states.

Added by Act 2019, No. 313,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-49-303
Exemption
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to goods or services contracted for upon public or private advertised bids. Acts 1963, No. 256, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1903.

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to goods or services contracted for upon public or private advertised bids.

Acts 1963, No. 256, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-27-309
Suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall have the power to suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter or impose other appropriate restrictions or additional sanctions, including without limitation supervision, probation, counseling, or additional education, for any person: (1) Found guilty of violating any ethical or professional standard; or (2) Placed upon a registry of this state or another state in regards to public safety, including without limitation a child maltreatment registry, an adult maltreatment registry, or a sex offender registry. (b) The board shall revoke the license of any person who is found guilty of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any offense listed in § 17-27-313(e) [repealed] unless the person requests and the board grants a waiver pursuant to § 17-27-313(g) [repealed]. Amended by Act 2019, No. 370,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 593, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5217; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 1997, No. 1317, § 4.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall have the power to suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter or impose other appropriate restrictions or additional sanctions, including without limitation supervision, probation, counseling, or additional education, for any person: (1) Found guilty of violating any ethical or professional standard; or (2) Placed upon a registry of this state or another state in regards to public safety, including without limitation a child maltreatment registry, an adult maltreatment registry, or a sex offender registry.

(1) Found guilty of violating any ethical or professional standard; or

(2) Placed upon a registry of this state or another state in regards to public safety, including without limitation a child maltreatment registry, an adult maltreatment registry, or a sex offender registry.

(b) The board shall revoke the license of any person who is found guilty of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any offense listed in § 17-27-313(e) [repealed] unless the person requests and the board grants a waiver pursuant to § 17-27-313(g) [repealed].

Amended by Act 2019, No. 370,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 593, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5217; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 1997, No. 1317, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-303
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for registration or renewal of registration under this subchapter; (2) "Client" means a person who engages the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and a written report on the condition of a residential unit; (3) "Competency examination" means a written examination to establish whether an applicant possesses an adequate level of knowledge of home inspection procedures and components; (4) "Home inspection" means a visual inspection of a residential unit and its attached carports and garages and the operation of the building's systems by using the controls normally operated by the owner; (5) "Home inspection report" means a written report prepared for a fee and issued by a home inspector to document the results of a home inspection; (6) "Home inspector" means a person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and who in the pursuit of that business offers to inspect or inspects the condition of a private residence; (7) "Person" means any natural person; and (8) "Residential unit" means any dwelling from one (1) to four (4) units in design intended principally for residential purposes by one (1) or more persons. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for registration or renewal of registration under this subchapter;

(2) "Client" means a person who engages the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of and a written report on the condition of a residential unit;

(3) "Competency examination" means a written examination to establish whether an applicant possesses an adequate level of knowledge of home inspection procedures and components;

(4) "Home inspection" means a visual inspection of a residential unit and its attached carports and garages and the operation of the building's systems by using the controls normally operated by the owner;

(5) "Home inspection report" means a written report prepared for a fee and issued by a home inspector to document the results of a home inspection;

(6) "Home inspector" means a person who engages in the business of performing home inspections for compensation and who in the pursuit of that business offers to inspect or inspects the condition of a private residence;

(7) "Person" means any natural person; and

(8) "Residential unit" means any dwelling from one (1) to four (4) units in design intended principally for residential purposes by one (1) or more persons.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 36, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-27-312
Application of laws pertaining to licensed professional counselors
Status: in_force

All laws of this state that pertain to licensed professional counselors shall likewise pertain to and include licensed marriage and family therapists. Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4.

All laws of this state that pertain to licensed professional counselors shall likewise pertain to and include licensed marriage and family therapists.

Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-96-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 96 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-96-104
Professional corporations
Status: in_force

(a) Podiatrists duly licensed to practice as such by the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine may form professional corporations and practice podiatric medicine under and in accordance with the Arkansas Professional Corporation Act, § 4-29-201 et seq. (b) It shall be unlawful for any foreign corporation organized to practice podiatric medicine to attempt to practice podiatric medicine in this state. However, this subsection shall not prohibit podiatrists from associating themselves together in the same suite of offices and practicing podiatric medicine as partners or individuals. Acts 1973, No. 31, § 9; 1977, No. 157, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-312.1, 72-312.2; Acts 1997, No. 966, § 3.

(a) Podiatrists duly licensed to practice as such by the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine may form professional corporations and practice podiatric medicine under and in accordance with the Arkansas Professional Corporation Act, § 4-29-201 et seq.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any foreign corporation organized to practice podiatric medicine to attempt to practice podiatric medicine in this state. However, this subsection shall not prohibit podiatrists from associating themselves together in the same suite of offices and practicing podiatric medicine as partners or individuals.

Acts 1973, No. 31, § 9; 1977, No. 157, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-312.1, 72-312.2; Acts 1997, No. 966, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-19-306
Posting of bondsmen list
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The chief law enforcement officers of any facilities having individuals or prisoners in their custody shall post in plain view in the facility housing those individuals or prisoners a list of registered bonding companies. (2) The list shall be prepared by the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board and shall contain the names of the professional bail bond companies that are registered with the board for the purpose of being included on the list. (3) This registration is for the purpose of being on the phone list in each county only. (4) (A) Once a professional bail bond company has registered to be on the phone list, it shall not be necessary for it to register each year. (B) The company shall keep its place on the list from year to year unless the company's license has been revoked, canceled, or not renewed. (5) The list shall be posted in each municipality of the county. (b) (1) (A) Professional bail bond companies shall be included on the list in the order in which they were initially registered with the circuit clerk pursuant to this chapter. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list. (2) (A) On or before January 1, 2008, the circuit clerk of each county shall certify the list as it exists on the date of certification and forward the certified list to the board. (B) After January 1, 2008, the board shall maintain the list and be responsible for registrations. (3) (A) The order of the company names shall not change from year to year. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list. (c) The list shall be prepared by the board pursuant to the following specifications: (1) The list shall contain three (3) columns that shall be headed as follows: (A) Bail bond company; (B) Local address; and (C) Telephone number; (2) Each column shall contain the following information: (A) BAIL BOND COMPANY. The professional bail bond company name and code number shall be typed in the first column on the left-hand side of the page, with the home office address, city, state, zip code, and home office telephone numbers directly under the company name in the same column. No more than two (2) telephone numbers shall be listed for each company; (B) LOCAL ADDRESS. The second column shall contain one (1) address for each bail bond company; and (C) TELEPHONE NUMBER. The third column shall contain no more than two (2) telephone numbers per company, to be typed directly across the page from the local address, which appears in the second column; and (3) A solid line shall be placed between the end of the listing of one company and the beginning of the listing of the next company so that each company is clearly identified. (d) The list shall be prepared by the board in the format of the following example: EXAMPLE BAIL BOND COMPANY LOCAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE # 1. Company Name # AZ Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 555-0000 1-800-666-0000 2. Company Name # ZA Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 3. Company Name # DX Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1993, No. 402, § 1; 2001, No. 1139, § 1; 2007, No. 674, § 2.

(a) (1) The chief law enforcement officers of any facilities having individuals or prisoners in their custody shall post in plain view in the facility housing those individuals or prisoners a list of registered bonding companies. (2) The list shall be prepared by the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board and shall contain the names of the professional bail bond companies that are registered with the board for the purpose of being included on the list. (3) This registration is for the purpose of being on the phone list in each county only. (4) (A) Once a professional bail bond company has registered to be on the phone list, it shall not be necessary for it to register each year. (B) The company shall keep its place on the list from year to year unless the company's license has been revoked, canceled, or not renewed. (5) The list shall be posted in each municipality of the county.

(1) The chief law enforcement officers of any facilities having individuals or prisoners in their custody shall post in plain view in the facility housing those individuals or prisoners a list of registered bonding companies.

(2) The list shall be prepared by the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board and shall contain the names of the professional bail bond companies that are registered with the board for the purpose of being included on the list.

(3) This registration is for the purpose of being on the phone list in each county only.

(4) (A) Once a professional bail bond company has registered to be on the phone list, it shall not be necessary for it to register each year. (B) The company shall keep its place on the list from year to year unless the company's license has been revoked, canceled, or not renewed.

(A) Once a professional bail bond company has registered to be on the phone list, it shall not be necessary for it to register each year.

(B) The company shall keep its place on the list from year to year unless the company's license has been revoked, canceled, or not renewed.

(5) The list shall be posted in each municipality of the county.

(b) (1) (A) Professional bail bond companies shall be included on the list in the order in which they were initially registered with the circuit clerk pursuant to this chapter. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list. (2) (A) On or before January 1, 2008, the circuit clerk of each county shall certify the list as it exists on the date of certification and forward the certified list to the board. (B) After January 1, 2008, the board shall maintain the list and be responsible for registrations. (3) (A) The order of the company names shall not change from year to year. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list.

(1) (A) Professional bail bond companies shall be included on the list in the order in which they were initially registered with the circuit clerk pursuant to this chapter. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list.

(A) Professional bail bond companies shall be included on the list in the order in which they were initially registered with the circuit clerk pursuant to this chapter.

(B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list.

(2) (A) On or before January 1, 2008, the circuit clerk of each county shall certify the list as it exists on the date of certification and forward the certified list to the board. (B) After January 1, 2008, the board shall maintain the list and be responsible for registrations.

(A) On or before January 1, 2008, the circuit clerk of each county shall certify the list as it exists on the date of certification and forward the certified list to the board.

(B) After January 1, 2008, the board shall maintain the list and be responsible for registrations.

(3) (A) The order of the company names shall not change from year to year. (B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list.

(A) The order of the company names shall not change from year to year.

(B) However, a company with a revoked, canceled, or nonrenewed license shall be removed from the list.

(c) The list shall be prepared by the board pursuant to the following specifications: (1) The list shall contain three (3) columns that shall be headed as follows: (A) Bail bond company; (B) Local address; and (C) Telephone number; (2) Each column shall contain the following information: (A) BAIL BOND COMPANY. The professional bail bond company name and code number shall be typed in the first column on the left-hand side of the page, with the home office address, city, state, zip code, and home office telephone numbers directly under the company name in the same column. No more than two (2) telephone numbers shall be listed for each company; (B) LOCAL ADDRESS. The second column shall contain one (1) address for each bail bond company; and (C) TELEPHONE NUMBER. The third column shall contain no more than two (2) telephone numbers per company, to be typed directly across the page from the local address, which appears in the second column; and (3) A solid line shall be placed between the end of the listing of one company and the beginning of the listing of the next company so that each company is clearly identified.

(1) The list shall contain three (3) columns that shall be headed as follows: (A) Bail bond company; (B) Local address; and (C) Telephone number;

(A) Bail bond company;

(B) Local address; and

(C) Telephone number;

(2) Each column shall contain the following information: (A) BAIL BOND COMPANY. The professional bail bond company name and code number shall be typed in the first column on the left-hand side of the page, with the home office address, city, state, zip code, and home office telephone numbers directly under the company name in the same column. No more than two (2) telephone numbers shall be listed for each company; (B) LOCAL ADDRESS. The second column shall contain one (1) address for each bail bond company; and (C) TELEPHONE NUMBER. The third column shall contain no more than two (2) telephone numbers per company, to be typed directly across the page from the local address, which appears in the second column; and

(A) BAIL BOND COMPANY. The professional bail bond company name and code number shall be typed in the first column on the left-hand side of the page, with the home office address, city, state, zip code, and home office telephone numbers directly under the company name in the same column. No more than two (2) telephone numbers shall be listed for each company;

(B) LOCAL ADDRESS. The second column shall contain one (1) address for each bail bond company; and

(C) TELEPHONE NUMBER. The third column shall contain no more than two (2) telephone numbers per company, to be typed directly across the page from the local address, which appears in the second column; and

(3) A solid line shall be placed between the end of the listing of one company and the beginning of the listing of the next company so that each company is clearly identified.

(d) The list shall be prepared by the board in the format of the following example: EXAMPLE BAIL BOND COMPANY LOCAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE # 1. Company Name # AZ Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 555-0000 1-800-666-0000 2. Company Name # ZA Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 3. Company Name # DX Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2)

EXAMPLE BAIL BOND COMPANY LOCAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE # 1. Company Name # AZ Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 555-0000 1-800-666-0000 2. Company Name # ZA Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2) 3. Company Name # DX Home Office Address City, State, Zip Home Office Phone Number(s) (2)

EXAMPLE

BAIL BOND COMPANY

LOCAL ADDRESS

TELEPHONE #

1.

Company Name # AZ

Home Office Address

City, State, Zip

Home Office

Phone Number(s) (2)

555-0000

1-800-666-0000

2.

Company Name # ZA

Home Office Address

City, State, Zip

Home Office

Phone Number(s) (2)

3.

Company Name # DX

Home Office Address

City, State, Zip

Home Office

Phone Number(s) (2)

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1993, No. 402, § 1; 2001, No. 1139, § 1; 2007, No. 674, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-27-310
Fees - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees from applicants seeking licensure under this chapter and all license or renewal fees received shall be paid to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling. (b) No part of any fee shall be returnable under any condition other than failure of the board to hold examinations at the time originally announced, whereupon the entire fee may be returned at the option of the applicant. (c) (1) All fees collected or gifts or grants shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the board via electronic transfer from a financial institution in this state chosen by the board. (2) Expenses shall be paid under written direction of the Chair of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and the secretary of the board in accordance with usual state procedures. Acts 1979, No. 593, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5207; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 2003, No. 1206, § 4.

(a) All fees from applicants seeking licensure under this chapter and all license or renewal fees received shall be paid to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.

(b) No part of any fee shall be returnable under any condition other than failure of the board to hold examinations at the time originally announced, whereupon the entire fee may be returned at the option of the applicant.

(c) (1) All fees collected or gifts or grants shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the board via electronic transfer from a financial institution in this state chosen by the board. (2) Expenses shall be paid under written direction of the Chair of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and the secretary of the board in accordance with usual state procedures.

(1) All fees collected or gifts or grants shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the board via electronic transfer from a financial institution in this state chosen by the board.

(2) Expenses shall be paid under written direction of the Chair of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and the secretary of the board in accordance with usual state procedures.

Acts 1979, No. 593, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5207; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 4; 2003, No. 1206, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-353 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-353
Reciprocity - Private investigator
Status: in_force

A person who is licensed or credentialed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States as a private investigator may apply for a credential as a private investigator in this state upon production of satisfactory proof that: (1) The other state or territory grants similar reciprocity to credential holders of this state that coincides with the records on private investigator credential reciprocity maintained by the Division of Arkansas State Police; (2) The requirements for licensing or credentialing in the particular state or territory were at the date of the applicant's most recent licensing or credentialing substantially equivalent to the requirements now in effect in this state; (3) The applicant meets all the qualifications for the credential as set out in this chapter, including the successful completion of a state and national criminal background check; and (4) The applicant meets other reasonable qualifications as may be adopted by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6001, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6000, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 92, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1993, No. 940, § 1.

A person who is licensed or credentialed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States as a private investigator may apply for a credential as a private investigator in this state upon production of satisfactory proof that:

(1) The other state or territory grants similar reciprocity to credential holders of this state that coincides with the records on private investigator credential reciprocity maintained by the Division of Arkansas State Police;

(2) The requirements for licensing or credentialing in the particular state or territory were at the date of the applicant's most recent licensing or credentialing substantially equivalent to the requirements now in effect in this state;

(3) The applicant meets all the qualifications for the credential as set out in this chapter, including the successful completion of a state and national criminal background check; and

(4) The applicant meets other reasonable qualifications as may be adopted by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6001, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6000, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 92, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1993, No. 940, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-25-404
Bond - Filing - Terms
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Before commencing work or undertaking to perform any services or duties in the state, a contractor shall file with the Contractors Licensing Board as the depository agency a surety bond of a surety authorized to do business in this state or a cash bond. (2) The bond shall be a condition of licensure, and a contractor's license shall not be released until the bond has been properly filed. (b) The bond shall be: (1) In a penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); (2) Payable to the State of Arkansas; and (3) Conditioned on the contractor's complying with the tax laws of the State of Arkansas and, when applicable, the ordinances, rules, and regulations of any city, county, school district, state agency, or other political subdivision of the state, the Division of Workforce Services Law, § 11-10-101 et seq., the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq., and the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 469, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1987, No. 162, § 3; 1989, No. 487, § 3; 1991, No. 783, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 2; 2005, No. 169, § 1.

(a) (1) Before commencing work or undertaking to perform any services or duties in the state, a contractor shall file with the Contractors Licensing Board as the depository agency a surety bond of a surety authorized to do business in this state or a cash bond. (2) The bond shall be a condition of licensure, and a contractor's license shall not be released until the bond has been properly filed.

(1) Before commencing work or undertaking to perform any services or duties in the state, a contractor shall file with the Contractors Licensing Board as the depository agency a surety bond of a surety authorized to do business in this state or a cash bond.

(2) The bond shall be a condition of licensure, and a contractor's license shall not be released until the bond has been properly filed.

(b) The bond shall be: (1) In a penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); (2) Payable to the State of Arkansas; and (3) Conditioned on the contractor's complying with the tax laws of the State of Arkansas and, when applicable, the ordinances, rules, and regulations of any city, county, school district, state agency, or other political subdivision of the state, the Division of Workforce Services Law, § 11-10-101 et seq., the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq., and the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) In a penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000);

(2) Payable to the State of Arkansas; and

(3) Conditioned on the contractor's complying with the tax laws of the State of Arkansas and, when applicable, the ordinances, rules, and regulations of any city, county, school district, state agency, or other political subdivision of the state, the Division of Workforce Services Law, § 11-10-101 et seq., the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq., and the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 469, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 162, § 3; 1989, No. 487, § 3; 1991, No. 783, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 2; 2005, No. 169, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-409 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-17-409
Subrogation - Suspension of license
Status: in_force

Upon the payment by the Auctioneer's Licensing Board of any amount of money under § 17-17-405 : (1) The recipients of the payment, to the extent of the payment, shall assign to the board all rights and claims that they may have against the licensee involved; (2) The board shall be subrogated to all of the rights of the recipients of the payment to the extent of the payment; and (3) In addition to any other disciplinary action taken against the licensee on the merits of the hearing, his or her license shall be immediately suspended until he or she has completely reimbursed the board for the payment plus interest at a rate to be determined by the board. Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.

Upon the payment by the Auctioneer's Licensing Board of any amount of money under § 17-17-405 :

(1) The recipients of the payment, to the extent of the payment, shall assign to the board all rights and claims that they may have against the licensee involved;

(2) The board shall be subrogated to all of the rights of the recipients of the payment to the extent of the payment; and

(3) In addition to any other disciplinary action taken against the licensee on the merits of the hearing, his or her license shall be immediately suspended until he or she has completely reimbursed the board for the payment plus interest at a rate to be determined by the board.

Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-98-105
Unlawful practice - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) If any person shall practice or hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in the practice of disease intervention and is not then currently registered to practice as a disease intervention specialist, he or she shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Upon conviction, he or she shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. (c) Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense. (d) The State Board of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter, and any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 4.

(a) If any person shall practice or hold himself or herself out to the public as being engaged in the practice of disease intervention and is not then currently registered to practice as a disease intervention specialist, he or she shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Upon conviction, he or she shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment not exceeding three (3) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

(c) Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

(d) The State Board of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter, and any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-606 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-92-606
Hospital pharmaceutical permit
Status: in_force

Any hospital pharmacy holding a hospital pharmaceutical permit issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to § 17-92-403 on March 28, 1975, shall be deemed to be licensed pursuant to this subchapter until the permit shall expire. Acts 1975, No. 659, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1058.

Any hospital pharmacy holding a hospital pharmaceutical permit issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to § 17-92-403 on March 28, 1975, shall be deemed to be licensed pursuant to this subchapter until the permit shall expire.

Acts 1975, No. 659, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1058.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-108 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-49-108
Service of process, notice, or demand
Status: in_force

(a) Each registered agent designated by a transient merchant shall be a resident of the county and shall be agent of the transient merchant upon whom any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the transient merchant may be served. (b) The registered agent shall agree in writing to act as such agent, and a copy of the agreement to so act shall be filed by the transient merchant with the registration. (c) The county clerk of each county shall maintain an alphabetical list of all transient merchants in the county and the names and addresses of their registered agents. (d) If any transient merchant doing business or having done business in any county within the state shall fail to have or maintain a registered agent in the county or if the registered agent cannot be found at his or her permanent address, the county clerk shall be an agent of the transient merchant for service of all process, notices, or demands. (e) Service on the county clerk shall be made by delivering to and leaving with him or her, or any person designated by the clerk to receive the service, duplicate copies of the process, notice, or demand. (f) When any process, notice, or demand is served on the clerk, he or she shall immediately cause one (1) copy to be forwarded by registered or certified mail to the permanent address of the transient merchant. (g) The provisions of this section shall not limit or otherwise affect the right of any person to serve any process, notice, or demand in any other manner now or hereafter authorized by law. Acts 1983, No. 587, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5608; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 5.

(a) Each registered agent designated by a transient merchant shall be a resident of the county and shall be agent of the transient merchant upon whom any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the transient merchant may be served.

(b) The registered agent shall agree in writing to act as such agent, and a copy of the agreement to so act shall be filed by the transient merchant with the registration.

(c) The county clerk of each county shall maintain an alphabetical list of all transient merchants in the county and the names and addresses of their registered agents.

(d) If any transient merchant doing business or having done business in any county within the state shall fail to have or maintain a registered agent in the county or if the registered agent cannot be found at his or her permanent address, the county clerk shall be an agent of the transient merchant for service of all process, notices, or demands.

(e) Service on the county clerk shall be made by delivering to and leaving with him or her, or any person designated by the clerk to receive the service, duplicate copies of the process, notice, or demand.

(f) When any process, notice, or demand is served on the clerk, he or she shall immediately cause one (1) copy to be forwarded by registered or certified mail to the permanent address of the transient merchant.

(g) The provisions of this section shall not limit or otherwise affect the right of any person to serve any process, notice, or demand in any other manner now or hereafter authorized by law.

Acts 1983, No. 587, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5608; Acts 2007, No. 1603, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-212 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-19-212
Licenses
Status: in_force

Each applicant for an initial bail bondsman license who satisfactorily completes the examination and meets the other qualifications and requirements prescribed by law, including the completion of a minimum of eight (8) hours of education in subjects pertaining to the authority and responsibilities of a bail bondsman and a review of the laws and rules relating thereto, shall be licensed by the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1364, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 499, § 1; 1997, No. 973, § 8; 1999, No. 567, § 3.

Each applicant for an initial bail bondsman license who satisfactorily completes the examination and meets the other qualifications and requirements prescribed by law, including the completion of a minimum of eight (8) hours of education in subjects pertaining to the authority and responsibilities of a bail bondsman and a review of the laws and rules relating thereto, shall be licensed by the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1364, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 499, § 1; 1997, No. 973, § 8; 1999, No. 567, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-12-310
Certificates held under prior law
Status: in_force

Persons who on July 9, 1975, held certified public accountant certificates theretofore issued under the laws of this state shall not be required to obtain additional certificates under this chapter, but shall otherwise be subject to all provisions of this chapter. The certificates theretofore issued shall for all purposes be considered certificates issued under this chapter and subject to the provisions hereof. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613.

Persons who on July 9, 1975, held certified public accountant certificates theretofore issued under the laws of this state shall not be required to obtain additional certificates under this chapter, but shall otherwise be subject to all provisions of this chapter. The certificates theretofore issued shall for all purposes be considered certificates issued under this chapter and subject to the provisions hereof.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 3; 1979, No. 432, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-613.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-45-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 45 / Section 17-45-105
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

All fees levied and collected under the provisions of this chapter are declared to be special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the general account of the Public Health Fund or any successor fund, fund account, or account. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 28, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1973, No. 71, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2503.

All fees levied and collected under the provisions of this chapter are declared to be special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the general account of the Public Health Fund or any successor fund, fund account, or account.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 28, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 71, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 102 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-102-305
Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) Examinations shall be given in English and in writing and shall include the following subjects: (1) Anatomy and physiology; (2) Pathology; (3) Diagnosis; (4) Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization techniques; (5) Acupuncture and related principles, practices, and techniques; and (6) Chinese herbal medicine. (b) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall hold an examination at least one (1) time each calendar year, and all applicants shall be notified in writing of the date and time of all examinations. The board may utilize a nationally recognized examination if it deems the national exam is sufficient to qualify a practitioner for licensure in this state. (c) The board shall issue a license to every applicant whose application has been filed with and approved by the board and who has paid the required fees and who either: (1) Has passed the board's examination with a score on each subject of not less than seventy percent (70%); or (2) Has achieved a passing score on a board-approved nationally recognized examination. Acts 1997, No. 816, § 18.

(a) Examinations shall be given in English and in writing and shall include the following subjects: (1) Anatomy and physiology; (2) Pathology; (3) Diagnosis; (4) Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization techniques; (5) Acupuncture and related principles, practices, and techniques; and (6) Chinese herbal medicine.

(1) Anatomy and physiology;

(2) Pathology;

(3) Diagnosis;

(4) Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization techniques;

(5) Acupuncture and related principles, practices, and techniques; and

(6) Chinese herbal medicine.

(b) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall hold an examination at least one (1) time each calendar year, and all applicants shall be notified in writing of the date and time of all examinations. The board may utilize a nationally recognized examination if it deems the national exam is sufficient to qualify a practitioner for licensure in this state.

(c) The board shall issue a license to every applicant whose application has been filed with and approved by the board and who has paid the required fees and who either: (1) Has passed the board's examination with a score on each subject of not less than seventy percent (70%); or (2) Has achieved a passing score on a board-approved nationally recognized examination.

(1) Has passed the board's examination with a score on each subject of not less than seventy percent (70%); or

(2) Has achieved a passing score on a board-approved nationally recognized examination.

Acts 1997, No. 816, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-42-302
Issuance or denial of license
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Attainment of the age of majority; (2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter; (3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter; (4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission; (5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct; (6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and (7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315 . (b) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 9; 2005, No. 657, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Attainment of the age of majority; (2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter; (3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter; (4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission; (5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct; (6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and (7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315 .

(1) Attainment of the age of majority;

(2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter;

(3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter;

(4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission;

(5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct;

(6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and

(7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315 .

(b) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 9; 2005, No. 657, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-24-303
Application - Issuance - Transferability
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Collection Agencies shall have the authority to require an applicant for a license to submit an application in writing containing such information as it shall deem necessary and pertinent and may require the character and business references which it deems appropriate. (b) Licenses issued by the board are not transferable. Acts 1965, No. 145, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2005; Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 7.

(a) The State Board of Collection Agencies shall have the authority to require an applicant for a license to submit an application in writing containing such information as it shall deem necessary and pertinent and may require the character and business references which it deems appropriate.

(b) Licenses issued by the board are not transferable.

Acts 1965, No. 145, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2005; Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-106-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 106 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-106-101
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that the citizens of the State of Arkansas are entitled to the maximum protection practicable from the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation and that the protection will be increased by requiring appropriate education of persons using radioactive materials or operating medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation upon human beings. Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 1.

The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that the citizens of the State of Arkansas are entitled to the maximum protection practicable from the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation and that the protection will be increased by requiring appropriate education of persons using radioactive materials or operating medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation upon human beings.

Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-51-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-51-202
Classifications - Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) Water system operators shall be licensed in appropriate grades according to responsibilities and in accordance with classifications designated by the State Board of Health which consider both the population served and the level of treatment required to produce an acceptable quality of water. (b) Applicants for examination for licensing shall be examined in the various phases of water system operation as designated by the board. (c) At its discretion, the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee may delete or modify any of the adopted requirements where they are not applicable, but the licenses granted shall be limited and valid only under the conditions described. (d) The committee at its discretion may waive the requirements or any part of the requirements for formal examination of an applicant for a license if the applicant holds a valid license or certificate from another state in which the requirements for license in the appropriate grade are at least equal to the requirements set forth by the board. (e) The Department of Health shall conduct examinations to establish the qualifications of applicants for licensure. The department shall conduct regular examination sessions, at least annually, and may conduct additional examination sessions whenever it deems necessary. Acts 1957, No. 333, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1707; Acts 1991, No. 1001, § 1.

(a) Water system operators shall be licensed in appropriate grades according to responsibilities and in accordance with classifications designated by the State Board of Health which consider both the population served and the level of treatment required to produce an acceptable quality of water.

(b) Applicants for examination for licensing shall be examined in the various phases of water system operation as designated by the board.

(c) At its discretion, the Drinking Water Advisory and Operator Licensing Committee may delete or modify any of the adopted requirements where they are not applicable, but the licenses granted shall be limited and valid only under the conditions described.

(d) The committee at its discretion may waive the requirements or any part of the requirements for formal examination of an applicant for a license if the applicant holds a valid license or certificate from another state in which the requirements for license in the appropriate grade are at least equal to the requirements set forth by the board.

(e) The Department of Health shall conduct examinations to establish the qualifications of applicants for licensure. The department shall conduct regular examination sessions, at least annually, and may conduct additional examination sessions whenever it deems necessary.

Acts 1957, No. 333, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1707; Acts 1991, No. 1001, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-98-304
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Each certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Health shall expire on June 30 following the date of issue. (b) A renewal certificate may be issued to the holder of a current certificate of registration who makes application before the expiration of his or her certificate and pays a renewal fee set by the board. Satisfactory proof of complying with the board's continuing education requirements must accompany renewal applications. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 52, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 13.

(a) Each certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Health shall expire on June 30 following the date of issue.

(b) A renewal certificate may be issued to the holder of a current certificate of registration who makes application before the expiration of his or her certificate and pays a renewal fee set by the board. Satisfactory proof of complying with the board's continuing education requirements must accompany renewal applications.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 52, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-4-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 17-4-105
Automatic occupational licensure
Status: in_force

An occupational licensing entity shall grant automatic occupational licensure to engage in an occupation or profession to an individual who is: (1) Listed in § 17-4-104 ; and (2) The holder in good standing of occupational licensure with similar scope of practice issued by another state, territory, or district of the United States. Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.

An occupational licensing entity shall grant automatic occupational licensure to engage in an occupation or profession to an individual who is:

(1) Listed in § 17-4-104 ; and

(2) The holder in good standing of occupational licensure with similar scope of practice issued by another state, territory, or district of the United States.

Added by Act 2021, No. 135,§ 2, eff. 2/23/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-43-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-43-304
Notice of time and place of examination
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination. Acts 1957, No. 281, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1610.

The Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination.

Acts 1957, No. 281, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-88-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-88-309
Denial, revocation, or suspension - Grounds
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Medical Board may deny or refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license when the licensee or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. (b) Unprofessional conduct shall include: (1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts; (2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct or gross negligence as defined by rules established by the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the committee; (3) Treating, or undertaking to treat, ailments of human beings otherwise than by occupational therapy, as authorized by this chapter; (4) Being convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; and (5) Using any narcotic drug or alcohol to an extent that impairs the ability to perform the work of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with safety to the public. (c) The procedure hereunder on all refusals, revocations, and suspensions of license shall be as prescribed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 79, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 381, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1914.

(a) After notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Medical Board may deny or refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license when the licensee or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public.

(b) Unprofessional conduct shall include: (1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts; (2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct or gross negligence as defined by rules established by the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the committee; (3) Treating, or undertaking to treat, ailments of human beings otherwise than by occupational therapy, as authorized by this chapter; (4) Being convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; and (5) Using any narcotic drug or alcohol to an extent that impairs the ability to perform the work of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with safety to the public.

(1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;

(2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct or gross negligence as defined by rules established by the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the committee;

(3) Treating, or undertaking to treat, ailments of human beings otherwise than by occupational therapy, as authorized by this chapter;

(4) Being convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; and

(5) Using any narcotic drug or alcohol to an extent that impairs the ability to perform the work of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with safety to the public.

(c) The procedure hereunder on all refusals, revocations, and suspensions of license shall be as prescribed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 79, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 381, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1914.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-93-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Acts 1959, No. 141, § 14; 1979, No. 631, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1330; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 402.

(a) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

Acts 1959, No. 141, § 14; 1979, No. 631, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1330; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-35-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 may be cited as the "Arkansas Interior Designers Title Registration Act". Acts 1993, No. 847, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 11; 2011, No. 859, § 3.

This subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 - 17-35-305 may be cited as the "Arkansas Interior Designers Title Registration Act".

Acts 1993, No. 847, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 11; 2011, No. 859, § 3.