Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-90-304
Renewal - Failure to renew
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a registered optometrist shall pay annually a reasonable sum, to be fixed by the State Board of Optometry, to the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Optometry as a license renewal fee on or before February 1 each year. (2) The board shall waive the annual renewal fee for all registered optometrists if the registered optometrist: (A) Holds a license to practice optometry in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or a member of the Arkansas National Guard on state active duty. (b) The failure to pay the license renewal fee by any licensee may cause his or her license to be revoked or suspended, or other such penalties as provided in § 17-90-305 , after thirty (30) days' notice. Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 204,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1941, No. 94, § 6; 1957, No. 102, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-808; Acts 2001, No. 506, § 3.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a registered optometrist shall pay annually a reasonable sum, to be fixed by the State Board of Optometry, to the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Optometry as a license renewal fee on or before February 1 each year. (2) The board shall waive the annual renewal fee for all registered optometrists if the registered optometrist: (A) Holds a license to practice optometry in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or a member of the Arkansas National Guard on state active duty.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a registered optometrist shall pay annually a reasonable sum, to be fixed by the State Board of Optometry, to the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Optometry as a license renewal fee on or before February 1 each year.

(2) The board shall waive the annual renewal fee for all registered optometrists if the registered optometrist: (A) Holds a license to practice optometry in the State of Arkansas; and (B) Is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or a member of the Arkansas National Guard on state active duty.

(A) Holds a license to practice optometry in the State of Arkansas; and

(B) Is an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces or a member of the Arkansas National Guard on state active duty.

(b) The failure to pay the license renewal fee by any licensee may cause his or her license to be revoked or suspended, or other such penalties as provided in § 17-90-305 , after thirty (30) days' notice.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 204,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1941, No. 94, § 6; 1957, No. 102, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-808; Acts 2001, No. 506, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-33-306
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

All licenses or registrations issued under this chapter shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance or at a time specified by the HVACR Licensing Board of the Department of Labor and Licensing. To renew a license or registration, the licensee must submit to the Department of Labor and Licensing before the expiration date on a form prescribed by the department the appropriate license or registration fees required by this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5436, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 277, § 12.

All licenses or registrations issued under this chapter shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance or at a time specified by the HVACR Licensing Board of the Department of Labor and Licensing. To renew a license or registration, the licensee must submit to the Department of Labor and Licensing before the expiration date on a form prescribed by the department the appropriate license or registration fees required by this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5436, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 277, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-105
Violations
Status: in_force

The following acts constitute violations of this chapter: (1) Representing oneself to be a social worker or engaging in the practice of social work unless licensed as a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, or a licensed certified social worker under this chapter; (2) Entering the private independent practice of clinical social work without being certified by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board; (3) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or renewal of a license by bribery or fraudulent representation; and (4) Knowingly making a false statement on any form promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter or the rules under this chapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

The following acts constitute violations of this chapter:

(1) Representing oneself to be a social worker or engaging in the practice of social work unless licensed as a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, or a licensed certified social worker under this chapter;

(2) Entering the private independent practice of clinical social work without being certified by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board;

(3) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or renewal of a license by bribery or fraudulent representation; and

(4) Knowingly making a false statement on any form promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter or the rules under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-27-103
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not be applicable to persons engaged in counseling individuals or groups concerning weight loss, weight control, or nutrition education, nor to persons whose counseling activities are confined to the area of alcohol and drug abuse. (b) Nothing in § 17-27-104 shall be construed to preclude the advertising of services or to limit: (1) The professional pursuits of administrators, teachers, and school counselors certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within the scope of their duties in recognized public and private schools; (2) Nonresident persons engaged in consulting or research activities in counseling for a period not greater than thirty (30) days in a calendar year; (3) Clergymen insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions; (4) Practitioners of medicine; (5) Psychologists; (6) Social workers; (7) Listed Christian Science practitioners insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties; (8) Individuals offering volunteer services who are approved by the organization or agency for whom the service is rendered; (9) Persons in the employ of the federal, state, or local government or accredited institutions of higher education, insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions; or (10) Other professionals, provided that: (A) Such persons hold valid licenses, certificates, or registrations in the State of Arkansas and are operating within the scope of their professional duties; and (B) The title "licensed professional counselor", "licensed associate counselor", "licensed marriage and family therapist", or "licensed associate marriage and family therapist" is not used. (c) Students engaged in counselor training programs and other persons preparing for the profession of licensed counselor may perform as part of their training the functions specified in § 17-27-102 , provided that such functions are performed under supervision of a licensed professional counselor. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2240, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 593, §§ 15, 18; 1979, No. 1014, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-5215, 71-5218; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 1.

(a) This chapter shall not be applicable to persons engaged in counseling individuals or groups concerning weight loss, weight control, or nutrition education, nor to persons whose counseling activities are confined to the area of alcohol and drug abuse.

(b) Nothing in § 17-27-104 shall be construed to preclude the advertising of services or to limit: (1) The professional pursuits of administrators, teachers, and school counselors certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within the scope of their duties in recognized public and private schools; (2) Nonresident persons engaged in consulting or research activities in counseling for a period not greater than thirty (30) days in a calendar year; (3) Clergymen insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions; (4) Practitioners of medicine; (5) Psychologists; (6) Social workers; (7) Listed Christian Science practitioners insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties; (8) Individuals offering volunteer services who are approved by the organization or agency for whom the service is rendered; (9) Persons in the employ of the federal, state, or local government or accredited institutions of higher education, insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions; or (10) Other professionals, provided that: (A) Such persons hold valid licenses, certificates, or registrations in the State of Arkansas and are operating within the scope of their professional duties; and (B) The title "licensed professional counselor", "licensed associate counselor", "licensed marriage and family therapist", or "licensed associate marriage and family therapist" is not used.

(1) The professional pursuits of administrators, teachers, and school counselors certified by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education within the scope of their duties in recognized public and private schools;

(2) Nonresident persons engaged in consulting or research activities in counseling for a period not greater than thirty (30) days in a calendar year;

(3) Clergymen insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions;

(4) Practitioners of medicine;

(5) Psychologists;

(6) Social workers;

(7) Listed Christian Science practitioners insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties;

(8) Individuals offering volunteer services who are approved by the organization or agency for whom the service is rendered;

(9) Persons in the employ of the federal, state, or local government or accredited institutions of higher education, insofar as their activities and services are a part of the official duties in salaried positions; or

(10) Other professionals, provided that: (A) Such persons hold valid licenses, certificates, or registrations in the State of Arkansas and are operating within the scope of their professional duties; and (B) The title "licensed professional counselor", "licensed associate counselor", "licensed marriage and family therapist", or "licensed associate marriage and family therapist" is not used.

(A) Such persons hold valid licenses, certificates, or registrations in the State of Arkansas and are operating within the scope of their professional duties; and

(B) The title "licensed professional counselor", "licensed associate counselor", "licensed marriage and family therapist", or "licensed associate marriage and family therapist" is not used.

(c) Students engaged in counselor training programs and other persons preparing for the profession of licensed counselor may perform as part of their training the functions specified in § 17-27-102 , provided that such functions are performed under supervision of a licensed professional counselor.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2240, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 593, §§ 15, 18; 1979, No. 1014, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-5215, 71-5218; Acts 1997, No. 244, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-101
Filing and compilation of licensing information
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board and the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall file with the Secretary of State within one (1) week of the issuance of a license: (A) The name of the person licensed; (B) The date of license; (C) The last known post office address of the person licensed; and (D) Whether the license was granted: (i) On examination before the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; (ii) By reciprocity and, if so, the name of the state which issued the license; or (iii) On a diploma and, if so, the name of the school or medical college which issued the diploma. (2) This information shall be verified by the affidavits of the Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (b) The Secretary of State shall compile the information filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section in a well-bound book to be kept by him or her for that purpose. He or she shall from time to time, as additional names are filed with him or her by the respective boards, record the names in the book, together with the other information furnished by the boards. (c) The Secretary of the Department of Health shall report the deaths of all persons licensed by the boards named in subsection (a) of this section to the Secretary of State within a reasonable time after the information has been received in his or her office. The Secretary of State shall thereupon note after the name of the decedent the fact of his or her death and the date thereof. (d) Any violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4865, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1935, No. 148, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 10790-10794; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-201 -- 72-205.

(a) (1) The Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board and the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall file with the Secretary of State within one (1) week of the issuance of a license: (A) The name of the person licensed; (B) The date of license; (C) The last known post office address of the person licensed; and (D) Whether the license was granted: (i) On examination before the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; (ii) By reciprocity and, if so, the name of the state which issued the license; or (iii) On a diploma and, if so, the name of the school or medical college which issued the diploma. (2) This information shall be verified by the affidavits of the Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(1) The Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board and the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall file with the Secretary of State within one (1) week of the issuance of a license: (A) The name of the person licensed; (B) The date of license; (C) The last known post office address of the person licensed; and (D) Whether the license was granted: (i) On examination before the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; (ii) By reciprocity and, if so, the name of the state which issued the license; or (iii) On a diploma and, if so, the name of the school or medical college which issued the diploma.

(A) The name of the person licensed;

(B) The date of license;

(C) The last known post office address of the person licensed; and

(D) Whether the license was granted: (i) On examination before the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; (ii) By reciprocity and, if so, the name of the state which issued the license; or (iii) On a diploma and, if so, the name of the school or medical college which issued the diploma.

(i) On examination before the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(ii) By reciprocity and, if so, the name of the state which issued the license; or

(iii) On a diploma and, if so, the name of the school or medical college which issued the diploma.

(2) This information shall be verified by the affidavits of the Director of the Arkansas State Medical Board or the Director of the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(b) The Secretary of State shall compile the information filed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section in a well-bound book to be kept by him or her for that purpose. He or she shall from time to time, as additional names are filed with him or her by the respective boards, record the names in the book, together with the other information furnished by the boards.

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Health shall report the deaths of all persons licensed by the boards named in subsection (a) of this section to the Secretary of State within a reasonable time after the information has been received in his or her office. The Secretary of State shall thereupon note after the name of the decedent the fact of his or her death and the date thereof.

(d) Any violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4865, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 148, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 10790-10794; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-201 -- 72-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-344 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-344
Commission - Denial, suspension, or revocation
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may deny, suspend, or revoke a commission as a commissioned school security officer or a commission as a commissioned security officer if the applicant for a commission or the commission holder is indicted or arrested for one (1) of the following offenses or a comparable offense in another state: (1) A felony; (2) A Class A misdemeanor; (3) A crime involving an act of violence; (4) A crime involving the use of a firearm; (5) A crime involving the use of alcohol or drugs while in possession of a firearm; (6) A crime that results in the person's disqualifying himself or herself from legally possessing a firearm under state or federal law; or (7) A crime involving moral turpitude. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5994, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 87, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 17; 2005, No. 2237, § 5.

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may deny, suspend, or revoke a commission as a commissioned school security officer or a commission as a commissioned security officer if the applicant for a commission or the commission holder is indicted or arrested for one (1) of the following offenses or a comparable offense in another state:

(1) A felony;

(2) A Class A misdemeanor;

(3) A crime involving an act of violence;

(4) A crime involving the use of a firearm;

(5) A crime involving the use of alcohol or drugs while in possession of a firearm;

(6) A crime that results in the person's disqualifying himself or herself from legally possessing a firearm under state or federal law; or

(7) A crime involving moral turpitude.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5994, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 87, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 17; 2005, No. 2237, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-100-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 100 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-100-304
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which maintains professional standards considered by the board to be equivalent to those set forth in this chapter. (b) The board may waive the examination and grant a license to any person certified as clinically competent by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology in the area for which the person is applying for licensure. (c) A person certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology or licensed under the law of another state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia and that has requirements at least equal to those of Arkansas as a speech language pathologist or audiologist who has applied for a license and paid the appropriate fees may perform speech language pathology and audiology services in this state. Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 11, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1811, 72-1813.

(a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which maintains professional standards considered by the board to be equivalent to those set forth in this chapter.

(b) The board may waive the examination and grant a license to any person certified as clinically competent by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology in the area for which the person is applying for licensure.

(c) A person certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology or licensed under the law of another state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia and that has requirements at least equal to those of Arkansas as a speech language pathologist or audiologist who has applied for a license and paid the appropriate fees may perform speech language pathology and audiology services in this state.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 11, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1811, 72-1813.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-55-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 55 / Section 17-55-106
Rules
Status: in_force

The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas may promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas may promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter.

Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-408 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-25-408
Failure to comply - Penalties - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The fact that a contractor is performing or has performed work in Arkansas and compliance as required by this subchapter has not been met shall constitute prima facie evidence of failure to comply. (b) Upon notice to the contractor and a hearing thereon, if requested by the contractor or if deemed appropriate by the Contractors Licensing Board or any committee thereof, should it be determined that a violation exists, the board or committee may assess a penalty for noncompliance in a sum not to exceed five percent (5%) of the value of the contract performed, and upon a finding of a second or subsequent violation, the contractor may be assessed a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the value of the contract performed. Further, any contractor found in violation for a second or subsequent violation of this subchapter may lose its contractor's license for a period of one (1) year. The board or committee may also issue an order to cease and desist the work pending compliance. (c) Failure of a contractor to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for revocation of any license issued to the contractor by the board. (d) Enforcement of the bond filing requirements contained herein shall be the responsibility of the board. (e) The board shall have the power to make such rules for enforcement as it may consider appropriate and not in conflict with Arkansas law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1383, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 162, § 5; 1989, No. 487, §§ 6, 7; 1991, No. 783, § 8; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 4.

(a) The fact that a contractor is performing or has performed work in Arkansas and compliance as required by this subchapter has not been met shall constitute prima facie evidence of failure to comply.

(b) Upon notice to the contractor and a hearing thereon, if requested by the contractor or if deemed appropriate by the Contractors Licensing Board or any committee thereof, should it be determined that a violation exists, the board or committee may assess a penalty for noncompliance in a sum not to exceed five percent (5%) of the value of the contract performed, and upon a finding of a second or subsequent violation, the contractor may be assessed a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the value of the contract performed. Further, any contractor found in violation for a second or subsequent violation of this subchapter may lose its contractor's license for a period of one (1) year. The board or committee may also issue an order to cease and desist the work pending compliance.

(c) Failure of a contractor to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for revocation of any license issued to the contractor by the board.

(d) Enforcement of the bond filing requirements contained herein shall be the responsibility of the board.

(e) The board shall have the power to make such rules for enforcement as it may consider appropriate and not in conflict with Arkansas law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1383, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 162, § 5; 1989, No. 487, §§ 6, 7; 1991, No. 783, § 8; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 37, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-23-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-23-202
Registration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A dealer shall register with local law enforcement in writing and on the form prescribed by the local law enforcement agency at least twenty-four (24) hours before conducting business in that jurisdiction. (2) The registration shall include: (A) (i) The name of the registrant. (ii) If the registrant is a partnership or association, the name of each member of the partnership or association. (iii) If the registrant is a corporation, the name of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock in the corporation; (B) The residence and business address for each person listed under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section; (C) The city or town with the street and number where the business is to be conducted; (D) A statement that the registrant has: (i) A bona fide established permanent place of business used primarily for the purchase of precious metals and precious items; and (ii) A telephone number listed in the name of the business; and (E) The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent for service of process as provided under the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq., in the event of the commencement of any legal action in any court against the registrant. (b) A nonresident applicant shall provide the principal place of business without the state and additional information as the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the business or the seller is conducting business may require for the administration of its duties under this chapter to include without limitation: (1) Photographs of each item purchased; (2) Seller identification, including the same proof and limitations under § 17-23-203 ; (3) Disclosures, including the same disclosures required under § 17-23-205 ; (4) Records, including the same records required under § 17-23-206 ; and (5) Holding periods, including the same holding periods under § 17-23-207 . Amended by Act 2013, No. 1213,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1162,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1981, No. 87, § 2; 1983, No. 374, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5402; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 4.

(a) (1) A dealer shall register with local law enforcement in writing and on the form prescribed by the local law enforcement agency at least twenty-four (24) hours before conducting business in that jurisdiction. (2) The registration shall include: (A) (i) The name of the registrant. (ii) If the registrant is a partnership or association, the name of each member of the partnership or association. (iii) If the registrant is a corporation, the name of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock in the corporation; (B) The residence and business address for each person listed under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section; (C) The city or town with the street and number where the business is to be conducted; (D) A statement that the registrant has: (i) A bona fide established permanent place of business used primarily for the purchase of precious metals and precious items; and (ii) A telephone number listed in the name of the business; and (E) The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent for service of process as provided under the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq., in the event of the commencement of any legal action in any court against the registrant.

(1) A dealer shall register with local law enforcement in writing and on the form prescribed by the local law enforcement agency at least twenty-four (24) hours before conducting business in that jurisdiction.

(2) The registration shall include: (A) (i) The name of the registrant. (ii) If the registrant is a partnership or association, the name of each member of the partnership or association. (iii) If the registrant is a corporation, the name of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock in the corporation; (B) The residence and business address for each person listed under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section; (C) The city or town with the street and number where the business is to be conducted; (D) A statement that the registrant has: (i) A bona fide established permanent place of business used primarily for the purchase of precious metals and precious items; and (ii) A telephone number listed in the name of the business; and (E) The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent for service of process as provided under the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq., in the event of the commencement of any legal action in any court against the registrant.

(A) (i) The name of the registrant. (ii) If the registrant is a partnership or association, the name of each member of the partnership or association. (iii) If the registrant is a corporation, the name of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock in the corporation;

(i) The name of the registrant.

(ii) If the registrant is a partnership or association, the name of each member of the partnership or association.

(iii) If the registrant is a corporation, the name of each officer and director and of the principal owner or owners of the issued and outstanding capital stock in the corporation;

(B) The residence and business address for each person listed under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section;

(C) The city or town with the street and number where the business is to be conducted;

(D) A statement that the registrant has: (i) A bona fide established permanent place of business used primarily for the purchase of precious metals and precious items; and (ii) A telephone number listed in the name of the business; and

(i) A bona fide established permanent place of business used primarily for the purchase of precious metals and precious items; and

(ii) A telephone number listed in the name of the business; and

(E) The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent for service of process as provided under the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq., in the event of the commencement of any legal action in any court against the registrant.

(b) A nonresident applicant shall provide the principal place of business without the state and additional information as the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the business or the seller is conducting business may require for the administration of its duties under this chapter to include without limitation: (1) Photographs of each item purchased; (2) Seller identification, including the same proof and limitations under § 17-23-203 ; (3) Disclosures, including the same disclosures required under § 17-23-205 ; (4) Records, including the same records required under § 17-23-206 ; and (5) Holding periods, including the same holding periods under § 17-23-207 .

(1) Photographs of each item purchased;

(2) Seller identification, including the same proof and limitations under § 17-23-203 ;

(3) Disclosures, including the same disclosures required under § 17-23-205 ;

(4) Records, including the same records required under § 17-23-206 ; and

(5) Holding periods, including the same holding periods under § 17-23-207 .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1213,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1162,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1981, No. 87, § 2; 1983, No. 374, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5402; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-101-307
License required - Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in this state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit: (1) Employees of the United States Government or state government or employees of local government who are certified by an agency approved by the commission to perform euthanasia from performing their official duties; (2) Regular students in a veterinary school or college from performing duties or actions assigned by the school or college or working under the direct personal supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the State of Arkansas; (3) Reciprocal aid of neighbors in performing routine accepted livestock management practices without compensation; (4) Any veterinarian licensed in any foreign jurisdiction from consulting with a licensed veterinarian; (5) The owner of an animal, his or her consignees, and their employees from performing routine accepted livestock management practices in the care of animals belonging to the owner; (6) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school from performing his or her regular functions or a person from lecturing or giving instruction or demonstration at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar for licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or veterinary technologists; (7) A person from engaging in bona fide scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation involving animals; (8) Any person: (A) Engaging in the art or profession of horseshoeing; (B) Training, except that the training shall not include diagnosing, prescribing, or dispensing of any therapeutic agent; (C) Selling medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases as permitted by law, by any pharmacist, merchant, or manufacturer at his or her regular place of business; (D) Collecting, preparing, or freezing semen; and (E) Performing nonsurgical artificial insemination; (9) (A) Any act, task, or function performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, when: (i) The veterinary technician or veterinary technologist is certified by the commission as being qualified by training or experience to function as an assistant to a veterinarian; (ii) The act, task, or function is performed at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission; and (iii) The services of the veterinary technician or veterinary technologist are limited to assisting the veterinarian in the particular fields for which he or she has been trained and certified. (B) Subdivision (b)(9)(A) of this section shall not limit or prevent any veterinarian from delegating to a qualified person any acts, tasks, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law but which do not include diagnosis, prescribing medication, or surgery; (10) A chiropractor licensed in this state and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the equivalent thereof from performing chiropractic upon animals; (11) The practice of veterinary medicine through a program in partnership with federal Innovative Readiness Training if the veterinarian or veterinary technician has obtained a license to practice from another state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia; (12) A person from practicing or performing equine massage therapy or animal massage therapy; or (13) An emergency medical services personnel or an emergency medical services provider from transporting an injured police dog as authorized under § 20-13-217 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 163, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 162, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 161, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 790,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 286,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 139,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 205,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1975, No. 650, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1145; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 5; 2001, No. 1741, § 6; 2011, No. 1031, § 1.

(a) No person may practice veterinary medicine in this state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.

(b) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit: (1) Employees of the United States Government or state government or employees of local government who are certified by an agency approved by the commission to perform euthanasia from performing their official duties; (2) Regular students in a veterinary school or college from performing duties or actions assigned by the school or college or working under the direct personal supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the State of Arkansas; (3) Reciprocal aid of neighbors in performing routine accepted livestock management practices without compensation; (4) Any veterinarian licensed in any foreign jurisdiction from consulting with a licensed veterinarian; (5) The owner of an animal, his or her consignees, and their employees from performing routine accepted livestock management practices in the care of animals belonging to the owner; (6) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school from performing his or her regular functions or a person from lecturing or giving instruction or demonstration at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar for licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or veterinary technologists; (7) A person from engaging in bona fide scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation involving animals; (8) Any person: (A) Engaging in the art or profession of horseshoeing; (B) Training, except that the training shall not include diagnosing, prescribing, or dispensing of any therapeutic agent; (C) Selling medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases as permitted by law, by any pharmacist, merchant, or manufacturer at his or her regular place of business; (D) Collecting, preparing, or freezing semen; and (E) Performing nonsurgical artificial insemination; (9) (A) Any act, task, or function performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, when: (i) The veterinary technician or veterinary technologist is certified by the commission as being qualified by training or experience to function as an assistant to a veterinarian; (ii) The act, task, or function is performed at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission; and (iii) The services of the veterinary technician or veterinary technologist are limited to assisting the veterinarian in the particular fields for which he or she has been trained and certified. (B) Subdivision (b)(9)(A) of this section shall not limit or prevent any veterinarian from delegating to a qualified person any acts, tasks, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law but which do not include diagnosis, prescribing medication, or surgery; (10) A chiropractor licensed in this state and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the equivalent thereof from performing chiropractic upon animals; (11) The practice of veterinary medicine through a program in partnership with federal Innovative Readiness Training if the veterinarian or veterinary technician has obtained a license to practice from another state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia; (12) A person from practicing or performing equine massage therapy or animal massage therapy; or (13) An emergency medical services personnel or an emergency medical services provider from transporting an injured police dog as authorized under § 20-13-217 .

(1) Employees of the United States Government or state government or employees of local government who are certified by an agency approved by the commission to perform euthanasia from performing their official duties;

(2) Regular students in a veterinary school or college from performing duties or actions assigned by the school or college or working under the direct personal supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the State of Arkansas;

(3) Reciprocal aid of neighbors in performing routine accepted livestock management practices without compensation;

(4) Any veterinarian licensed in any foreign jurisdiction from consulting with a licensed veterinarian;

(5) The owner of an animal, his or her consignees, and their employees from performing routine accepted livestock management practices in the care of animals belonging to the owner;

(6) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school from performing his or her regular functions or a person from lecturing or giving instruction or demonstration at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar for licensed veterinarians, veterinary technicians, or veterinary technologists;

(7) A person from engaging in bona fide scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation involving animals;

(8) Any person: (A) Engaging in the art or profession of horseshoeing; (B) Training, except that the training shall not include diagnosing, prescribing, or dispensing of any therapeutic agent; (C) Selling medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases as permitted by law, by any pharmacist, merchant, or manufacturer at his or her regular place of business; (D) Collecting, preparing, or freezing semen; and (E) Performing nonsurgical artificial insemination;

(A) Engaging in the art or profession of horseshoeing;

(B) Training, except that the training shall not include diagnosing, prescribing, or dispensing of any therapeutic agent;

(C) Selling medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases as permitted by law, by any pharmacist, merchant, or manufacturer at his or her regular place of business;

(D) Collecting, preparing, or freezing semen; and

(E) Performing nonsurgical artificial insemination;

(9) (A) Any act, task, or function performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, when: (i) The veterinary technician or veterinary technologist is certified by the commission as being qualified by training or experience to function as an assistant to a veterinarian; (ii) The act, task, or function is performed at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission; and (iii) The services of the veterinary technician or veterinary technologist are limited to assisting the veterinarian in the particular fields for which he or she has been trained and certified. (B) Subdivision (b)(9)(A) of this section shall not limit or prevent any veterinarian from delegating to a qualified person any acts, tasks, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law but which do not include diagnosis, prescribing medication, or surgery;

(A) Any act, task, or function performed by a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, when: (i) The veterinary technician or veterinary technologist is certified by the commission as being qualified by training or experience to function as an assistant to a veterinarian; (ii) The act, task, or function is performed at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission; and (iii) The services of the veterinary technician or veterinary technologist are limited to assisting the veterinarian in the particular fields for which he or she has been trained and certified.

(i) The veterinary technician or veterinary technologist is certified by the commission as being qualified by training or experience to function as an assistant to a veterinarian;

(ii) The act, task, or function is performed at the direction of and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission; and

(iii) The services of the veterinary technician or veterinary technologist are limited to assisting the veterinarian in the particular fields for which he or she has been trained and certified.

(B) Subdivision (b)(9)(A) of this section shall not limit or prevent any veterinarian from delegating to a qualified person any acts, tasks, or functions which are otherwise permitted by law but which do not include diagnosis, prescribing medication, or surgery;

(10) A chiropractor licensed in this state and certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association or the equivalent thereof from performing chiropractic upon animals;

(11) The practice of veterinary medicine through a program in partnership with federal Innovative Readiness Training if the veterinarian or veterinary technician has obtained a license to practice from another state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia;

(12) A person from practicing or performing equine massage therapy or animal massage therapy; or

(13) An emergency medical services personnel or an emergency medical services provider from transporting an injured police dog as authorized under § 20-13-217 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 163, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 162, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 161, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 790,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 286,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 139,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 205,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1975, No. 650, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1145; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 5; 2001, No. 1741, § 6; 2011, No. 1031, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-103-204
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board or his or her designee shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall pay the money to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as the "Social Work Licensing Fund". (b) Money may be paid out of the fund only by warrant drawn by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State on the State Treasury. (c) There shall be audits of the fund as required by law. (d) The director shall be bonded to handle the finances of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board in compliance with state rules. (e) The board may make expenditures from the fund for any purpose that is reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4911, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4910, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

(a) The Director of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board or his or her designee shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall pay the money to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as the "Social Work Licensing Fund".

(b) Money may be paid out of the fund only by warrant drawn by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State on the State Treasury.

(c) There shall be audits of the fund as required by law.

(d) The director shall be bonded to handle the finances of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board in compliance with state rules.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4911, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4910, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-107
Scope of authority - Delegatory authority
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A physician assistant may provide healthcare services a physician assistant is licensed or otherwise authorized to perform under an agreement with a supervising physician. (2) A physician assistant may perform duties and responsibilities, including prescribing, ordering, and administering drugs and medical devices, that are delegated by a supervising physician under an agreement determined at the practice level. (3) A supervising physician shall not delegate to a physician assistant the duty or responsibility to perform or induce an abortion. (b) (1) Physician assistants shall be considered the agents of their supervising physicians in the performance of all practice-related activities, including, but not limited to, the ordering of diagnostic, therapeutic, and other medical services. (2) A physician assistant may provide medical services delegated by a supervising physician when the service is within the skills of the physician assistant, forms a component of the supervising physician's scope of practice, and is conducted under the supervision of the supervising physician. (c) Physician assistants may perform healthcare services in any setting authorized by the supervising physician in accordance with any applicable facility policy. (d) A physician assistant may pronounce death and may authenticate with his or her signature a form that may be authenticated by a supervising physician's signature as authorized under § 17-80-120 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 7.

(a) (1) A physician assistant may provide healthcare services a physician assistant is licensed or otherwise authorized to perform under an agreement with a supervising physician. (2) A physician assistant may perform duties and responsibilities, including prescribing, ordering, and administering drugs and medical devices, that are delegated by a supervising physician under an agreement determined at the practice level. (3) A supervising physician shall not delegate to a physician assistant the duty or responsibility to perform or induce an abortion.

(1) A physician assistant may provide healthcare services a physician assistant is licensed or otherwise authorized to perform under an agreement with a supervising physician.

(2) A physician assistant may perform duties and responsibilities, including prescribing, ordering, and administering drugs and medical devices, that are delegated by a supervising physician under an agreement determined at the practice level.

(3) A supervising physician shall not delegate to a physician assistant the duty or responsibility to perform or induce an abortion.

(b) (1) Physician assistants shall be considered the agents of their supervising physicians in the performance of all practice-related activities, including, but not limited to, the ordering of diagnostic, therapeutic, and other medical services. (2) A physician assistant may provide medical services delegated by a supervising physician when the service is within the skills of the physician assistant, forms a component of the supervising physician's scope of practice, and is conducted under the supervision of the supervising physician.

(1) Physician assistants shall be considered the agents of their supervising physicians in the performance of all practice-related activities, including, but not limited to, the ordering of diagnostic, therapeutic, and other medical services.

(2) A physician assistant may provide medical services delegated by a supervising physician when the service is within the skills of the physician assistant, forms a component of the supervising physician's scope of practice, and is conducted under the supervision of the supervising physician.

(c) Physician assistants may perform healthcare services in any setting authorized by the supervising physician in accordance with any applicable facility policy.

(d) A physician assistant may pronounce death and may authenticate with his or her signature a form that may be authenticated by a supervising physician's signature as authorized under § 17-80-120 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-501 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-24-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Fair Debt Collection Practices Act". Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Fair Debt Collection Practices Act".

Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-19-208
Civil action - Administrative action
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If during the term of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit any licensee shall be guilty of misconduct or malfeasance in his or her dealings with any court or magistrate or officer or with any person or company in connection with any deposit or bail bond, the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board may maintain a civil action on the letter of credit or certificate of deposit, or may maintain an administrative action on any certificate of deposit. The board may recover for the use and benefit of the person or persons aggrieved a maximum amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The provisions of this subdivision (a)(1) shall be in addition to all other remedies available to the aggrieved person and nothing in this subdivision (a)(1) shall be construed as limiting the liability of a professional bail bond company or a professional bail bondsman. (2) The board may suspend the license of such a licensee until such time as the board recovers the full amount allowable or recovers for the benefit of the persons aggrieved the amount of loss or injury sustained pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board an additional letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section. (b) (1) When a final civil judgment for court-ordered bond forfeitures is entered as to a bail bond issued by the licensee by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state and the judgment is not paid within ninety (90) days thereafter, the court may send a copy of the judgment, duly certified by the clerk of the court, and proof of service of the judgment on the licensee in accordance with Rule 5 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure to the board, and then the board may promptly make a claim on the surety for payment of the allowable amount of the licensee's letters of credit on behalf of the court or shall withdraw the allowable amount of the licensee's certificates of deposit and shall transmit to the clerk of the court so much of the securities as are allowable. The board shall honor the judgments from the respective courts up to the limits set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) Upon receipt of the judgment and proof of notice of service on the licensee, the board may suspend the license of the licensee until such time as the judgment is paid or otherwise satisfied and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board another letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee in writing by certified mail of the claims upon the licensee's letter of credit or certificates of deposit and shall also include a copy of the board's order of suspension. (3) If the allowable amount of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit filed with the board is not sufficient to pay or otherwise satisfy the judgments as to bail bonds issued by the professional bail bond company in § 17-19-205(a) , the board may promptly make a claim against the professional bail bond company on behalf of the court. (c) In the event a professional bail bond company fails to file with the board the additional letter of credit or certificate of deposit to maintain the license within ninety (90) days from the effective date of the board's order of suspension as provided in subdivision (a)(2), (b)(2), or (b)(3) of this section, the board shall cancel the license of the licensee and shall promptly notify the licensee as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section. (d) Upon the nonrenewal, cancellation, or revocation of any license hereunder, the board will release to the licensee the qualifying bonds or certificates of deposit filed with the board only upon receipt of written documentation from all the courts in all the counties in which the licensee engaged in business that all bonds issued by the licensee have been exonerated, and that no unpaid bond forfeitures remain outstanding, and that all civil judgments as to forfeitures on bonds issued by the licensee have been paid in full. (e) If a company license has been revoked because of unpaid judgments, during the appeals process the company shall file a supersedeas bond in the amount of the unpaid judgments with the court in which the appeal is taken. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2001, No. 1679, § 1; 2009, No. 633, § 18.

(a) (1) If during the term of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit any licensee shall be guilty of misconduct or malfeasance in his or her dealings with any court or magistrate or officer or with any person or company in connection with any deposit or bail bond, the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board may maintain a civil action on the letter of credit or certificate of deposit, or may maintain an administrative action on any certificate of deposit. The board may recover for the use and benefit of the person or persons aggrieved a maximum amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The provisions of this subdivision (a)(1) shall be in addition to all other remedies available to the aggrieved person and nothing in this subdivision (a)(1) shall be construed as limiting the liability of a professional bail bond company or a professional bail bondsman. (2) The board may suspend the license of such a licensee until such time as the board recovers the full amount allowable or recovers for the benefit of the persons aggrieved the amount of loss or injury sustained pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board an additional letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.

(1) If during the term of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit any licensee shall be guilty of misconduct or malfeasance in his or her dealings with any court or magistrate or officer or with any person or company in connection with any deposit or bail bond, the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board may maintain a civil action on the letter of credit or certificate of deposit, or may maintain an administrative action on any certificate of deposit. The board may recover for the use and benefit of the person or persons aggrieved a maximum amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The provisions of this subdivision (a)(1) shall be in addition to all other remedies available to the aggrieved person and nothing in this subdivision (a)(1) shall be construed as limiting the liability of a professional bail bond company or a professional bail bondsman.

(2) The board may suspend the license of such a licensee until such time as the board recovers the full amount allowable or recovers for the benefit of the persons aggrieved the amount of loss or injury sustained pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board an additional letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.

(b) (1) When a final civil judgment for court-ordered bond forfeitures is entered as to a bail bond issued by the licensee by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state and the judgment is not paid within ninety (90) days thereafter, the court may send a copy of the judgment, duly certified by the clerk of the court, and proof of service of the judgment on the licensee in accordance with Rule 5 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure to the board, and then the board may promptly make a claim on the surety for payment of the allowable amount of the licensee's letters of credit on behalf of the court or shall withdraw the allowable amount of the licensee's certificates of deposit and shall transmit to the clerk of the court so much of the securities as are allowable. The board shall honor the judgments from the respective courts up to the limits set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) Upon receipt of the judgment and proof of notice of service on the licensee, the board may suspend the license of the licensee until such time as the judgment is paid or otherwise satisfied and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board another letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee in writing by certified mail of the claims upon the licensee's letter of credit or certificates of deposit and shall also include a copy of the board's order of suspension. (3) If the allowable amount of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit filed with the board is not sufficient to pay or otherwise satisfy the judgments as to bail bonds issued by the professional bail bond company in § 17-19-205(a) , the board may promptly make a claim against the professional bail bond company on behalf of the court.

(1) When a final civil judgment for court-ordered bond forfeitures is entered as to a bail bond issued by the licensee by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state and the judgment is not paid within ninety (90) days thereafter, the court may send a copy of the judgment, duly certified by the clerk of the court, and proof of service of the judgment on the licensee in accordance with Rule 5 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure to the board, and then the board may promptly make a claim on the surety for payment of the allowable amount of the licensee's letters of credit on behalf of the court or shall withdraw the allowable amount of the licensee's certificates of deposit and shall transmit to the clerk of the court so much of the securities as are allowable. The board shall honor the judgments from the respective courts up to the limits set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(2) Upon receipt of the judgment and proof of notice of service on the licensee, the board may suspend the license of the licensee until such time as the judgment is paid or otherwise satisfied and until such time as the licensee has filed with the board another letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the required amount. The board shall promptly notify the licensee in writing by certified mail of the claims upon the licensee's letter of credit or certificates of deposit and shall also include a copy of the board's order of suspension.

(3) If the allowable amount of the letter of credit or certificate of deposit filed with the board is not sufficient to pay or otherwise satisfy the judgments as to bail bonds issued by the professional bail bond company in § 17-19-205(a) , the board may promptly make a claim against the professional bail bond company on behalf of the court.

(c) In the event a professional bail bond company fails to file with the board the additional letter of credit or certificate of deposit to maintain the license within ninety (90) days from the effective date of the board's order of suspension as provided in subdivision (a)(2), (b)(2), or (b)(3) of this section, the board shall cancel the license of the licensee and shall promptly notify the licensee as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section.

(d) Upon the nonrenewal, cancellation, or revocation of any license hereunder, the board will release to the licensee the qualifying bonds or certificates of deposit filed with the board only upon receipt of written documentation from all the courts in all the counties in which the licensee engaged in business that all bonds issued by the licensee have been exonerated, and that no unpaid bond forfeitures remain outstanding, and that all civil judgments as to forfeitures on bonds issued by the licensee have been paid in full.

(e) If a company license has been revoked because of unpaid judgments, during the appeals process the company shall file a supersedeas bond in the amount of the unpaid judgments with the court in which the appeal is taken.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1995, No. 827, § 4; 2001, No. 1679, § 1; 2009, No. 633, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-118 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-80-118
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 887,§ 3, eff. 4/1/2015.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 887,§ 3, eff. 4/1/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-403 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-14-403
Registration of appraisal management companies required
Status: in_force

A person shall not act as an appraisal management company or perform appraisal management services in this state unless registered by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.

A person shall not act as an appraisal management company or perform appraisal management services in this state unless registered by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-38-105
Exceptions
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to: (1) The installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of fire protection sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems; (2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, renovation, or removal of pipe or piping systems and related mechanical appurtenances, appliances, or equipment used in connection with boilers or related pressure piping as defined in § 20-23-101 , commercial or residential swimming pools, or irrigation sprinkler systems from a point or location in a source of potable water supply at which point or location there exists any approved backflow preventor; (3) Piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for and in connection with liquefied petroleum gas systems as defined in § 15-75-102 ; or (4) (A) The minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions for the conduct of their business. (B) This exemption applies to any existing or future plumbing codes or rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, or its successor agency. (C) No municipality or county shall pass or enforce any code or regulation regarding the minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1441, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1217, § 4; 2005, No. 1016, § 1.

This chapter shall not apply to:

(1) The installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of fire protection sprinkler systems and related mechanical appurtenances beginning at a point where the pipe or piping system provides water used exclusively for these automatic sprinklers and their related appurtenances and to standpipes connected to automatic sprinkler systems;

(2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, renovation, or removal of pipe or piping systems and related mechanical appurtenances, appliances, or equipment used in connection with boilers or related pressure piping as defined in § 20-23-101 , commercial or residential swimming pools, or irrigation sprinkler systems from a point or location in a source of potable water supply at which point or location there exists any approved backflow preventor;

(3) Piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for and in connection with liquefied petroleum gas systems as defined in § 15-75-102 ; or

(4) (A) The minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions for the conduct of their business. (B) This exemption applies to any existing or future plumbing codes or rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, or its successor agency. (C) No municipality or county shall pass or enforce any code or regulation regarding the minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions.

(A) The minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions for the conduct of their business.

(B) This exemption applies to any existing or future plumbing codes or rules promulgated by the State Board of Health, or its successor agency.

(C) No municipality or county shall pass or enforce any code or regulation regarding the minimum number or location of plumbing fixtures or toilet facilities for use by the public within buildings, offices, or facilities maintained by banks, savings and loan associations, or credit unions.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1441, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1217, § 4; 2005, No. 1016, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-89-103
Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Except as expressly provided otherwise in this chapter, nothing in this chapter shall apply to persons who sell glasses, spectacles, lenses, frames, mountings, or prisms at wholesale on individual prescriptions to licensed optometrists, physicians, or dispensing opticians, nor shall it prohibit the sale of ready-made eyeglasses and spectacles when sold as merchandise at any established place of business where no attempt is made to practice optometry or opticianry. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employee of an Arkansas-licensed optometrist or an Arkansas-licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye from performing any of the acts described in § 17-89-102(4) when the acts are performed in the office of an Arkansas-licensed optometrist or an Arkansas-licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye. The employees are not required to be registered or licensed under the provisions of this chapter. (c) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to licensed optometrists or physicians skilled in disease of the eye, except as stated in this chapter. It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this subsection supplement, not repeal, existing acts of Arkansas. Acts 1981, No. 589, §§ 17, 21, 23; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-2117, 72-2121, 72-2123.

(a) Except as expressly provided otherwise in this chapter, nothing in this chapter shall apply to persons who sell glasses, spectacles, lenses, frames, mountings, or prisms at wholesale on individual prescriptions to licensed optometrists, physicians, or dispensing opticians, nor shall it prohibit the sale of ready-made eyeglasses and spectacles when sold as merchandise at any established place of business where no attempt is made to practice optometry or opticianry.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employee of an Arkansas-licensed optometrist or an Arkansas-licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye from performing any of the acts described in § 17-89-102(4) when the acts are performed in the office of an Arkansas-licensed optometrist or an Arkansas-licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye. The employees are not required to be registered or licensed under the provisions of this chapter.

(c) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to licensed optometrists or physicians skilled in disease of the eye, except as stated in this chapter. It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this subsection supplement, not repeal, existing acts of Arkansas.

Acts 1981, No. 589, §§ 17, 21, 23; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-2117, 72-2121, 72-2123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-29-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 137.

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

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-903; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 137.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-340 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-340
Commission - Issuance of identification card
Status: in_force

Each commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer issued under this chapter shall be in the form of a commission photo identification card designed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police that shall identify: (1) The commission holder; (2) The security department of a private business or school by whom the commission holder is employed; (3) A photograph of the credential holder; and (4) A credential number and date of expiration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5992, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 84, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 13; 1981, No. 792, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 14.

Each commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer issued under this chapter shall be in the form of a commission photo identification card designed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police that shall identify:

(1) The commission holder;

(2) The security department of a private business or school by whom the commission holder is employed;

(3) A photograph of the credential holder; and

(4) A credential number and date of expiration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5992, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 84, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 13; 1981, No. 792, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-32-308
Issuance of certificates of registration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon payment of the registration fee, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. (2) Certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, shall give a serial number, and shall be under seal of the board. (b) The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the certificate is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired. (c) (1) All applications for renewal shall be filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists before the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee. (2) A license which has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee. (d) A new certificate of registration to replace any lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of a fee set by the board. Acts 1987, No. 470, § 16; 1987, No. 701, § 17.

(a) (1) Upon payment of the registration fee, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. (2) Certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, shall give a serial number, and shall be under seal of the board.

(1) Upon payment of the registration fee, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter.

(2) Certificates of registration shall show the full name of the registrant, shall give a serial number, and shall be under seal of the board.

(b) The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in the certificate is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered geologist while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.

(c) (1) All applications for renewal shall be filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists before the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee. (2) A license which has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee.

(1) All applications for renewal shall be filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists before the expiration date, accompanied by the renewal fee.

(2) A license which has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee.

(d) A new certificate of registration to replace any lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of a fee set by the board.

Acts 1987, No. 470, § 16; 1987, No. 701, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-509 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-90-509
Participation in treatment program
Status: in_force

An impaired optometrist who is participating in or has successfully completed a treatment program pursuant to this subchapter shall not be limited or restricted in his or her professional practice or excluded from any hospital staff solely because of such participation. Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.

An impaired optometrist who is participating in or has successfully completed a treatment program pursuant to this subchapter shall not be limited or restricted in his or her professional practice or excluded from any hospital staff solely because of such participation.

Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-316 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-81-316
Chiropractic extern program
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may establish a chiropractic extern program to allow chiropractic graduates to practice in a licensed chiropractor's office until the graduate is licensed to practice chiropractic in this state. (b) Any graduate from a chiropractic school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or similar government-approved organization is eligible to be involved in the extern program for a maximum of two (2) years from the date of graduation. (c) Any licensed chiropractor may serve as a preceptor in the extern program upon satisfying criteria established by the board. (d) (1) Applications to participate in the chiropractic extern program as a preceptor or an extern shall be made to the board in writing on forms furnished by the board. (2) Each preceptor shall submit a registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100) with the application. (3) Each extern shall submit a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) with the application. (4) Each extern shall pay tuition of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month for each month the extern is participating in the extern program. (5) Each extern shall be fairly compensated for his or her services by the preceptor. (e) (1) Chiropractic externs may assist chiropractors in the performance of those duties that are lawful and ethical, including, but not limited to, physical examinations, patient consultations, X-ray examinations, specific chiropractic adjustment procedures, and physical therapeutic approaches, as appropriate. (2) Chiropractic externs may not diagnose a condition nor prescribe a healthcare regimen, nor sign insurance forms or any other forms which require a licensed chiropractor's signature. (3) All duties of a chiropractic extern shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor. Acts 1993, No. 392, §§ 1-5.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may establish a chiropractic extern program to allow chiropractic graduates to practice in a licensed chiropractor's office until the graduate is licensed to practice chiropractic in this state.

(b) Any graduate from a chiropractic school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or similar government-approved organization is eligible to be involved in the extern program for a maximum of two (2) years from the date of graduation.

(c) Any licensed chiropractor may serve as a preceptor in the extern program upon satisfying criteria established by the board.

(d) (1) Applications to participate in the chiropractic extern program as a preceptor or an extern shall be made to the board in writing on forms furnished by the board. (2) Each preceptor shall submit a registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100) with the application. (3) Each extern shall submit a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) with the application. (4) Each extern shall pay tuition of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month for each month the extern is participating in the extern program. (5) Each extern shall be fairly compensated for his or her services by the preceptor.

(1) Applications to participate in the chiropractic extern program as a preceptor or an extern shall be made to the board in writing on forms furnished by the board.

(2) Each preceptor shall submit a registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100) with the application.

(3) Each extern shall submit a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) with the application.

(4) Each extern shall pay tuition of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per month for each month the extern is participating in the extern program.

(5) Each extern shall be fairly compensated for his or her services by the preceptor.

(e) (1) Chiropractic externs may assist chiropractors in the performance of those duties that are lawful and ethical, including, but not limited to, physical examinations, patient consultations, X-ray examinations, specific chiropractic adjustment procedures, and physical therapeutic approaches, as appropriate. (2) Chiropractic externs may not diagnose a condition nor prescribe a healthcare regimen, nor sign insurance forms or any other forms which require a licensed chiropractor's signature. (3) All duties of a chiropractic extern shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor.

(1) Chiropractic externs may assist chiropractors in the performance of those duties that are lawful and ethical, including, but not limited to, physical examinations, patient consultations, X-ray examinations, specific chiropractic adjustment procedures, and physical therapeutic approaches, as appropriate.

(2) Chiropractic externs may not diagnose a condition nor prescribe a healthcare regimen, nor sign insurance forms or any other forms which require a licensed chiropractor's signature.

(3) All duties of a chiropractic extern shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor.

Acts 1993, No. 392, §§ 1-5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-100-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 100 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-100-202
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter and evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths and, at its discretion, shall investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this chapter. (b) (1) The board shall adopt rules relating to professional conduct commensurate with the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules which establish ethical standards of practice necessary to the enforcement and orderly administration of this chapter and, for other purposes, may amend or repeal the same in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The board shall promulgate rules regarding the use of speech-language pathology support personnel by practitioners of speech-language pathology. (3) (A) All rules promulgated pursuant to this section shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof. (B) Following their adoption, the rules shall govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this state. (c) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall apply to the authority and procedure of the board. (d) The board shall conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to the orderly dispatch of its functions. The board shall provide notice to the appropriate persons in a manner it considers appropriate of the times and places of all hearings authorized by this subsection. (e) The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this chapter shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1651, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 277, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1804; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 7; 1995, No. 826, § 2; 1997, No. 179, § 16.

(a) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter and evaluate the qualifications and supervise the examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths and, at its discretion, shall investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this chapter.

(b) (1) The board shall adopt rules relating to professional conduct commensurate with the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules which establish ethical standards of practice necessary to the enforcement and orderly administration of this chapter and, for other purposes, may amend or repeal the same in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The board shall promulgate rules regarding the use of speech-language pathology support personnel by practitioners of speech-language pathology. (3) (A) All rules promulgated pursuant to this section shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof. (B) Following their adoption, the rules shall govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.

(1) The board shall adopt rules relating to professional conduct commensurate with the policy of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules which establish ethical standards of practice necessary to the enforcement and orderly administration of this chapter and, for other purposes, may amend or repeal the same in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(2) The board shall promulgate rules regarding the use of speech-language pathology support personnel by practitioners of speech-language pathology.

(3) (A) All rules promulgated pursuant to this section shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof. (B) Following their adoption, the rules shall govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.

(A) All rules promulgated pursuant to this section shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof.

(B) Following their adoption, the rules shall govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this state.

(c) The Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall apply to the authority and procedure of the board.

(d) The board shall conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to the orderly dispatch of its functions. The board shall provide notice to the appropriate persons in a manner it considers appropriate of the times and places of all hearings authorized by this subsection.

(e) The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this chapter shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1651, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 277, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1804; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 7; 1995, No. 826, § 2; 1997, No. 179, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-25-204
Employees
Status: in_force

The Contractors Licensing Board in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing may employ a chief administrative employee, also known as "administrator", who shall possess such qualifications as may be determined by the board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. In addition, the board may employ such additional professional and clerical employees as may be necessary for the operation of the board and its various functions and pay salaries thereto as may be authorized by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5417, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 6; 1969, No. 293, § 1; 1973, No. 293, § 1; 1985, No. 180, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-706.

The Contractors Licensing Board in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing may employ a chief administrative employee, also known as "administrator", who shall possess such qualifications as may be determined by the board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. In addition, the board may employ such additional professional and clerical employees as may be necessary for the operation of the board and its various functions and pay salaries thereto as may be authorized by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5417, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 150, § 6; 1969, No. 293, § 1; 1973, No. 293, § 1; 1985, No. 180, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-706.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-26-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter: (1) "Aesthetician" means any person who engages in the practice of beautifying the body by cleaning, waxing, externally manipulating, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (2) "Cosmetological establishment" means any premises, building, part of a building, or mobile salon in which is practiced a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist except: (A) The branch of manicuring as practiced in barbershops licensed by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee and complying with the provisions of this chapter; (B) Nursing facilities as defined under § 20-10-1401 ; or (C) An establishment that only provides the washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling of the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as defined in subsection (b) of this section; (3) "Cosmetologist" means any person who: (A) Engages in the practice of cosmetology in a licensed cosmetological establishment, except the branch of electrolysis; or (B) Services a client in premises not licensed as a cosmetological establishment when the services rendered involve a special event in which the cosmetology service is to be performed for an on-site participant of the event; (4) "Electrologist" means any person who permanently removes hair from or destroys hair on the human body for beautification by the use of an electric needle or by the use of any other kinds of devices or appliances designed to permanently remove hair from the human body; (5) "Manager-operator" means a licensed cosmetologist authorized to engage in the practice of cosmetology, independent of personal supervision in a duly licensed establishment; (6) "Manicurist" means any person who engages in the occupation of manicuring the nails of any person by cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing, filing, buffing, pushing, extending, protecting, wrapping, covering, building, or beautifying the nails or performing any other similar work upon the nails of any person by any means, including the softening of the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person by use of hands, mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, cosmetic or chemical preparations, antiseptics, lotions, or creams or by massaging, cleansing, manipulating, or stimulating the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person; (7) "Mobile salon" means a self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed unit that: (A) Is at least twenty-four feet (24') in length; (B) May be transported from one location to another; (C) Has a base location at the home, salon, or office of the owner of the mobile salon; (D) Is licensed as a cosmetological establishment for the practice of a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist licensed by the Department of Health; and (E) Complies with rules established by the department; (8) "Postsecondary school of cosmetology" means a school of cosmetology that offers a postsecondary curriculum approved by the department; (9) "Registered hairstylist" means an individual who is registered with the department and who only provides washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling services for the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as described in subsection (b) of this section; (10) "School of cosmetology" means a person, firm, or corporation licensed by the state and exacting a fee for the teaching of any branch of cosmetology; and (11) "Student" means any person enrolled and engaged in learning or acquiring a knowledge of the occupation of cosmetology or any branch of cosmetology in a licensed school of cosmetology under a licensed instructor. (b) The art of cosmetology includes one (1) or more of the following practices: (1) Chemically treating, dressing, curling, waving, machineless permanent waving, permanent waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, straightening, dyeing, brushing, beautifying, or otherwise treating by any means the hair of any person or wigs or hairpieces; (2) Externally manipulating, cleaning, waxing, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (3) Beautifying the body by use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (4) Temporarily removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories or by the use of tweezers, chemicals, or preparations or by the use of devices or appliances of any kind or description, except by the use of light waves, commonly known as rays; (5) Cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, cleansing, or manicuring the nails of any person; or (6) Massaging, cleansing, or beautifying the nails of any person. (c) The branch of electrolysis, a practice of cosmetology requiring a separate course of training as prescribed by § 17-26-306 , includes permanently removing hair from or destroying hair on the human body by the use of an electric needle or by the use of any other kind of device or appliance designed to permanently remove hair from the human body. Amended by Act 2021, No. 957,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1198,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 2, § 2; 1955, No. 358, Art. 3, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 4, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 5, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 7, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 12; 1955, No. 358, Art. 12, § 1; 1965, No. 403, § 9; 1969, No. 400, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 215, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-827, 71-831, 71-833, 71-837, 71-848, 71-863, 71-875; Acts 1995, No. 771, § 1; 1997, No. 512, § 1; 2003, No. 680, § 2; 2007, No. 223, § 1.

(a) As used in this chapter: (1) "Aesthetician" means any person who engages in the practice of beautifying the body by cleaning, waxing, externally manipulating, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (2) "Cosmetological establishment" means any premises, building, part of a building, or mobile salon in which is practiced a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist except: (A) The branch of manicuring as practiced in barbershops licensed by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee and complying with the provisions of this chapter; (B) Nursing facilities as defined under § 20-10-1401 ; or (C) An establishment that only provides the washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling of the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as defined in subsection (b) of this section; (3) "Cosmetologist" means any person who: (A) Engages in the practice of cosmetology in a licensed cosmetological establishment, except the branch of electrolysis; or (B) Services a client in premises not licensed as a cosmetological establishment when the services rendered involve a special event in which the cosmetology service is to be performed for an on-site participant of the event; (4) "Electrologist" means any person who permanently removes hair from or destroys hair on the human body for beautification by the use of an electric needle or by the use of any other kinds of devices or appliances designed to permanently remove hair from the human body; (5) "Manager-operator" means a licensed cosmetologist authorized to engage in the practice of cosmetology, independent of personal supervision in a duly licensed establishment; (6) "Manicurist" means any person who engages in the occupation of manicuring the nails of any person by cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing, filing, buffing, pushing, extending, protecting, wrapping, covering, building, or beautifying the nails or performing any other similar work upon the nails of any person by any means, including the softening of the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person by use of hands, mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, cosmetic or chemical preparations, antiseptics, lotions, or creams or by massaging, cleansing, manipulating, or stimulating the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person; (7) "Mobile salon" means a self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed unit that: (A) Is at least twenty-four feet (24') in length; (B) May be transported from one location to another; (C) Has a base location at the home, salon, or office of the owner of the mobile salon; (D) Is licensed as a cosmetological establishment for the practice of a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist licensed by the Department of Health; and (E) Complies with rules established by the department; (8) "Postsecondary school of cosmetology" means a school of cosmetology that offers a postsecondary curriculum approved by the department; (9) "Registered hairstylist" means an individual who is registered with the department and who only provides washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling services for the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as described in subsection (b) of this section; (10) "School of cosmetology" means a person, firm, or corporation licensed by the state and exacting a fee for the teaching of any branch of cosmetology; and (11) "Student" means any person enrolled and engaged in learning or acquiring a knowledge of the occupation of cosmetology or any branch of cosmetology in a licensed school of cosmetology under a licensed instructor.

(1) "Aesthetician" means any person who engages in the practice of beautifying the body by cleaning, waxing, externally manipulating, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams;

(2) "Cosmetological establishment" means any premises, building, part of a building, or mobile salon in which is practiced a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist except: (A) The branch of manicuring as practiced in barbershops licensed by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee and complying with the provisions of this chapter; (B) Nursing facilities as defined under § 20-10-1401 ; or (C) An establishment that only provides the washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling of the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as defined in subsection (b) of this section;

(A) The branch of manicuring as practiced in barbershops licensed by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee and complying with the provisions of this chapter;

(B) Nursing facilities as defined under § 20-10-1401 ; or

(C) An establishment that only provides the washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling of the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as defined in subsection (b) of this section;

(3) "Cosmetologist" means any person who: (A) Engages in the practice of cosmetology in a licensed cosmetological establishment, except the branch of electrolysis; or (B) Services a client in premises not licensed as a cosmetological establishment when the services rendered involve a special event in which the cosmetology service is to be performed for an on-site participant of the event;

(A) Engages in the practice of cosmetology in a licensed cosmetological establishment, except the branch of electrolysis; or

(B) Services a client in premises not licensed as a cosmetological establishment when the services rendered involve a special event in which the cosmetology service is to be performed for an on-site participant of the event;

(4) "Electrologist" means any person who permanently removes hair from or destroys hair on the human body for beautification by the use of an electric needle or by the use of any other kinds of devices or appliances designed to permanently remove hair from the human body;

(5) "Manager-operator" means a licensed cosmetologist authorized to engage in the practice of cosmetology, independent of personal supervision in a duly licensed establishment;

(6) "Manicurist" means any person who engages in the occupation of manicuring the nails of any person by cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing, filing, buffing, pushing, extending, protecting, wrapping, covering, building, or beautifying the nails or performing any other similar work upon the nails of any person by any means, including the softening of the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person by use of hands, mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, cosmetic or chemical preparations, antiseptics, lotions, or creams or by massaging, cleansing, manipulating, or stimulating the arms, hands, feet, or ankles of any person;

(7) "Mobile salon" means a self-contained, self-supporting, enclosed unit that: (A) Is at least twenty-four feet (24') in length; (B) May be transported from one location to another; (C) Has a base location at the home, salon, or office of the owner of the mobile salon; (D) Is licensed as a cosmetological establishment for the practice of a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist licensed by the Department of Health; and (E) Complies with rules established by the department;

(A) Is at least twenty-four feet (24') in length;

(B) May be transported from one location to another;

(C) Has a base location at the home, salon, or office of the owner of the mobile salon;

(D) Is licensed as a cosmetological establishment for the practice of a branch or a combination of branches of cosmetology or the occupation of a cosmetologist licensed by the Department of Health; and

(E) Complies with rules established by the department;

(8) "Postsecondary school of cosmetology" means a school of cosmetology that offers a postsecondary curriculum approved by the department;

(9) "Registered hairstylist" means an individual who is registered with the department and who only provides washing, cleansing, drying, blow drying, combing, brushing, or styling services for the hair of any person, but does not provide other services under the art of cosmetology as described in subsection (b) of this section;

(10) "School of cosmetology" means a person, firm, or corporation licensed by the state and exacting a fee for the teaching of any branch of cosmetology; and

(11) "Student" means any person enrolled and engaged in learning or acquiring a knowledge of the occupation of cosmetology or any branch of cosmetology in a licensed school of cosmetology under a licensed instructor.

(b) The art of cosmetology includes one (1) or more of the following practices: (1) Chemically treating, dressing, curling, waving, machineless permanent waving, permanent waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, straightening, dyeing, brushing, beautifying, or otherwise treating by any means the hair of any person or wigs or hairpieces; (2) Externally manipulating, cleaning, waxing, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (3) Beautifying the body by use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; (4) Temporarily removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories or by the use of tweezers, chemicals, or preparations or by the use of devices or appliances of any kind or description, except by the use of light waves, commonly known as rays; (5) Cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, cleansing, or manicuring the nails of any person; or (6) Massaging, cleansing, or beautifying the nails of any person.

(1) Chemically treating, dressing, curling, waving, machineless permanent waving, permanent waving, cleansing, cutting, singeing, bleaching, tinting, coloring, straightening, dyeing, brushing, beautifying, or otherwise treating by any means the hair of any person or wigs or hairpieces;

(2) Externally manipulating, cleaning, waxing, or stimulating the body by means of the hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances with or without the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams;

(3) Beautifying the body by use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams;

(4) Temporarily removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by the use of depilatories or by the use of tweezers, chemicals, or preparations or by the use of devices or appliances of any kind or description, except by the use of light waves, commonly known as rays;

(5) Cutting, trimming, polishing, tinting, coloring, cleansing, or manicuring the nails of any person; or

(6) Massaging, cleansing, or beautifying the nails of any person.

(c) The branch of electrolysis, a practice of cosmetology requiring a separate course of training as prescribed by § 17-26-306 , includes permanently removing hair from or destroying hair on the human body by the use of an electric needle or by the use of any other kind of device or appliance designed to permanently remove hair from the human body.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 957,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1081,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1198,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 2, § 2; 1955, No. 358, Art. 3, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 4, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 5, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 7, § 1; 1955, No. 358, Art. 8, § 12; 1955, No. 358, Art. 12, § 1; 1965, No. 403, § 9; 1969, No. 400, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 215, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-827, 71-831, 71-833, 71-837, 71-848, 71-863, 71-875; Acts 1995, No. 771, § 1; 1997, No. 512, § 1; 2003, No. 680, § 2; 2007, No. 223, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-12-105
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Whenever in the judgment of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of § 17-12-106 , the board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court without bond. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-628.

Whenever in the judgment of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of § 17-12-106 , the board may make application to the appropriate court for an order enjoining such acts or practices, and upon a showing by the board that the person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by the court without bond.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-628.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-315 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-26-315
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

Upon application to the Department of Health in the form provided for the particular class of license applied for, accompanied by the required fee, a person licensed as a cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, aesthetician, or instructor under the laws of another state shall be granted a license to practice the occupation or occupations in this state not of greater scope than the occupation or occupations for which the applicant was previously licensed in the other state, upon the following conditions: (1) That the applicant for a license as a cosmetologist, manicurist, or aesthetician is not less than eighteen (18) years of age, and the applicant for a license as an instructor or electrologist is not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) That the applicant holds a current valid license upon application for reciprocity, evidenced by a certified copy of the license and an affidavit from the other state or by such other evidence as the department may require; (3) That the applicant has passed an examination comparable to the examination given in this state; and (4) That the applicant passes an Arkansas law examination under this chapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1011,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 10, § 1; 1985, No. 215, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-870; Acts 1995, No. 771, § 2; 2007, No. 223, § 25; 2009, No. 4, § 8.

Upon application to the Department of Health in the form provided for the particular class of license applied for, accompanied by the required fee, a person licensed as a cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, aesthetician, or instructor under the laws of another state shall be granted a license to practice the occupation or occupations in this state not of greater scope than the occupation or occupations for which the applicant was previously licensed in the other state, upon the following conditions:

(1) That the applicant for a license as a cosmetologist, manicurist, or aesthetician is not less than eighteen (18) years of age, and the applicant for a license as an instructor or electrologist is not less than twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2) That the applicant holds a current valid license upon application for reciprocity, evidenced by a certified copy of the license and an affidavit from the other state or by such other evidence as the department may require;

(3) That the applicant has passed an examination comparable to the examination given in this state; and

(4) That the applicant passes an Arkansas law examination under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1011,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1955, No. 358, Art. 10, § 1; 1985, No. 215, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-870; Acts 1995, No. 771, § 2; 2007, No. 223, § 25; 2009, No. 4, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-314
Registration
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall advertise as a home inspector or undertake or attempt to undertake the conduct of a home inspection in this state without first having complied with this subchapter. (b) No person who is registered under one (1) name as provided in this subchapter shall engage in business as a home inspector under any other name unless the other name is also registered. Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

(a) No person shall advertise as a home inspector or undertake or attempt to undertake the conduct of a home inspection in this state without first having complied with this subchapter.

(b) No person who is registered under one (1) name as provided in this subchapter shall engage in business as a home inspector under any other name unless the other name is also registered.

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-104
Athlete agents - Registration required - Void contracts
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this State without holding a certificate of registration under § 17-16-106 . (b) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in this State for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if: (1) a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and (2) within seven (7) days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this State. (c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 4.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this State without holding a certificate of registration under § 17-16-106 .

(b) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in this State for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if: (1) a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and (2) within seven (7) days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this State.

(1) a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and

(2) within seven (7) days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this State.

(c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-408 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-95-408
Annual registration
Status: in_force

(a) The annual license or reregistration fee of a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas shall be paid before or during the birth month of the license holder beginning in 1998, and each year thereafter. During the implementation year of 1998, fees shall be prorated. (b) Failure to pay the annual reregistration fee as provided in this section by the last day of the birth month of the license holder shall cause the license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas of any person so failing to pay the reregistration fee to expire automatically. (c) (1) Any delinquent licentiate may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part thereof that he or she has been delinquent. (2) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section. (3) If the Arkansas State Medical Board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the Arkansas State Medical Board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee. (d) (1) If any licentiate fails for three (3) consecutive years to pay the reregistration fee, it shall be the duty of the board, without hearing or notice, to cancel and revoke his or her license, subject to reinstatement. (2) If application for reinstatement is made, the board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant upon notice and hearing before ordering reinstatement. Unless such a showing shall thereupon be made to the board as would entitle the applicant to the issuance of an original license, reinstatement shall be denied. (3) The applicant for reinstatement shall file a written application and pay the same fees required for the issuance of an original license. (e) Any person practicing his or her profession while his or her license is suspended or after it has been canceled pursuant to this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 99, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1957, No. 198, §§ 15-17; 1983, No. 334, § 2; 1985, No. 890, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-615 -- 72-617; Acts 1993, No. 275, § 1; 1997, No. 313, § 2; 2005, No. 495, § 3.

(a) The annual license or reregistration fee of a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas shall be paid before or during the birth month of the license holder beginning in 1998, and each year thereafter. During the implementation year of 1998, fees shall be prorated.

(b) Failure to pay the annual reregistration fee as provided in this section by the last day of the birth month of the license holder shall cause the license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas of any person so failing to pay the reregistration fee to expire automatically.

(c) (1) Any delinquent licentiate may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part thereof that he or she has been delinquent. (2) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section. (3) If the Arkansas State Medical Board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the Arkansas State Medical Board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.

(1) Any delinquent licentiate may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part thereof that he or she has been delinquent.

(2) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section.

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

(d) (1) If any licentiate fails for three (3) consecutive years to pay the reregistration fee, it shall be the duty of the board, without hearing or notice, to cancel and revoke his or her license, subject to reinstatement. (2) If application for reinstatement is made, the board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant upon notice and hearing before ordering reinstatement. Unless such a showing shall thereupon be made to the board as would entitle the applicant to the issuance of an original license, reinstatement shall be denied. (3) The applicant for reinstatement shall file a written application and pay the same fees required for the issuance of an original license.

(1) If any licentiate fails for three (3) consecutive years to pay the reregistration fee, it shall be the duty of the board, without hearing or notice, to cancel and revoke his or her license, subject to reinstatement.

(2) If application for reinstatement is made, the board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant upon notice and hearing before ordering reinstatement. Unless such a showing shall thereupon be made to the board as would entitle the applicant to the issuance of an original license, reinstatement shall be denied.

(3) The applicant for reinstatement shall file a written application and pay the same fees required for the issuance of an original license.

(e) Any person practicing his or her profession while his or her license is suspended or after it has been canceled pursuant to this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by law.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 99, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 198, §§ 15-17; 1983, No. 334, § 2; 1985, No. 890, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-615 -- 72-617; Acts 1993, No. 275, § 1; 1997, No. 313, § 2; 2005, No. 495, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-43-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-43-303
Application for examination
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall admit to examination any person who makes application to the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians on forms prescribed and furnished by the board and pays an application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) to defray the expense of examination. (b) The minimum requirements for admission to examination as a registered sanitarian shall be as follows: (1) A bachelor's degree or master's degree in public health with specialization in sanitary sciences from an approved school of public health; or (2) A college graduate in one (1) of the natural sciences, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, math, earth science, or geology, or engineering, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent of those subjects, plus one (1) year's experience in environmental sanitation or approved training courses. (c) Any person who meets the educational qualifications of subdivision (b)(2) of this section but who does not meet the experience requirements of subdivision (b)(2) of this section may make application to the board through a process prescribed by the board for acceptance as a sanitarian-in-training. The board shall accept the application when submitted, if accompanied by the required fee, not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00), as prescribed by the board. (d) Within ninety (90) days after an application is filed with the secretary, the board shall notify the applicant whether his or her application for examination was accepted or rejected and, if rejected, the reason therefor. (e) One-half (1/2) of the application fee shall be returned to each rejected applicant. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 48, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1957, No. 281, §§ 8, 9; 1977, No. 257, § 1; 1985, No. 582, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1608, 71-1609; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 11.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians shall admit to examination any person who makes application to the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians on forms prescribed and furnished by the board and pays an application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) to defray the expense of examination.

(b) The minimum requirements for admission to examination as a registered sanitarian shall be as follows: (1) A bachelor's degree or master's degree in public health with specialization in sanitary sciences from an approved school of public health; or (2) A college graduate in one (1) of the natural sciences, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, math, earth science, or geology, or engineering, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent of those subjects, plus one (1) year's experience in environmental sanitation or approved training courses.

(1) A bachelor's degree or master's degree in public health with specialization in sanitary sciences from an approved school of public health; or

(2) A college graduate in one (1) of the natural sciences, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, math, earth science, or geology, or engineering, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or its equivalent of those subjects, plus one (1) year's experience in environmental sanitation or approved training courses.

(c) Any person who meets the educational qualifications of subdivision (b)(2) of this section but who does not meet the experience requirements of subdivision (b)(2) of this section may make application to the board through a process prescribed by the board for acceptance as a sanitarian-in-training. The board shall accept the application when submitted, if accompanied by the required fee, not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00), as prescribed by the board.

(d) Within ninety (90) days after an application is filed with the secretary, the board shall notify the applicant whether his or her application for examination was accepted or rejected and, if rejected, the reason therefor.

(e) One-half (1/2) of the application fee shall be returned to each rejected applicant.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 48, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 281, §§ 8, 9; 1977, No. 257, § 1; 1985, No. 582, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-1608, 71-1609; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-25-202
Organization and functions
Status: in_force

(a) The Contractors Licensing Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, each to serve in his or her respective capacity for one (1) year. Officers shall be elected by the board annually. (b) The board shall have two (2) regular meetings in each year. One (1) meeting shall be in the month of February, and one (1) meeting shall be in the month of August, for the purpose of transacting such business as may properly come before it, on call of the Chair of the Contractors Licensing Board. (c) Special or adjourned meetings may be held at such times as the board may provide by the bylaws which it shall adopt, or at such times as the board may, by reasonable resolution, provide. (d) Due notice of each meeting and the time and place thereof shall be given to each member in such manner as the bylaws shall provide. (e) Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum. (f) The board shall adopt a seal for its own use and shall have on it the words, "Contractors Licensing Board, State of Arkansas, Seal", and the secretary shall have charge and custody of it. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 4; 1979, No. 1020, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-704.

(a) The Contractors Licensing Board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, each to serve in his or her respective capacity for one (1) year. Officers shall be elected by the board annually.

(b) The board shall have two (2) regular meetings in each year. One (1) meeting shall be in the month of February, and one (1) meeting shall be in the month of August, for the purpose of transacting such business as may properly come before it, on call of the Chair of the Contractors Licensing Board.

(c) Special or adjourned meetings may be held at such times as the board may provide by the bylaws which it shall adopt, or at such times as the board may, by reasonable resolution, provide.

(d) Due notice of each meeting and the time and place thereof shall be given to each member in such manner as the bylaws shall provide.

(e) Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a quorum.

(f) The board shall adopt a seal for its own use and shall have on it the words, "Contractors Licensing Board, State of Arkansas, Seal", and the secretary shall have charge and custody of it.

Acts 1965, No. 150, § 4; 1979, No. 1020, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-93-310
Fee sharing prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a physical therapist or any of his or her business associates to engage, directly or indirectly, in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating, or refunding of gratuities or fees received for professional services with any person who referred a patient or with any relative or business associate of the referring person. (b) This section shall not apply to any physical therapist employed by a licensed physician or a group physician practice when the physical therapy services are performed within the same office, building, clinic, or physical facility as the referring physician's services are performed, nor shall it apply to physical therapy positions on the premises of Arkansas-licensed hospitals and nursing homes. Acts 1993, No. 1210, § 1.

(a) It is unlawful for a physical therapist or any of his or her business associates to engage, directly or indirectly, in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating, or refunding of gratuities or fees received for professional services with any person who referred a patient or with any relative or business associate of the referring person.

(b) This section shall not apply to any physical therapist employed by a licensed physician or a group physician practice when the physical therapy services are performed within the same office, building, clinic, or physical facility as the referring physician's services are performed, nor shall it apply to physical therapy positions on the premises of Arkansas-licensed hospitals and nursing homes.

Acts 1993, No. 1210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-19-302
Collateral - Receipt required
Status: in_force

When a licensee accepts collateral, he or she shall give a prenumbered written receipt for it, and this receipt shall give in detail a full account of the collateral received. The licensee may perfect his or her lien on the collateral by any procedure available under the Uniform Commercial Code, § 4-1-101 et seq., or any other procedure provided for by law. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1997, No. 973, § 9.

When a licensee accepts collateral, he or she shall give a prenumbered written receipt for it, and this receipt shall give in detail a full account of the collateral received. The licensee may perfect his or her lien on the collateral by any procedure available under the Uniform Commercial Code, § 4-1-101 et seq., or any other procedure provided for by law.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1997, No. 973, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-82-103
Employment of hygienists - Scope of duties
Status: in_force

(a) Licensed dentists may employ licensed dental hygienists to act as assistants and to perform the acts, services, and practices described in § 17-82-102 consistently with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) No dental hygienist shall engage in any of the acts, services, or practices described in § 17-82-102 and the regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners except as specifically provided in § 17-82-102 and those regulations. (2) All dental hygienist acts, services, and practices shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist with the supervision being defined in regulations of the board. (c) (1) No dental hygienist shall administer any anesthetic other than the administration under the supervision of a licensed dentist of a local anesthetic using topical application or regional injection of a drug as delineated in regulations promulgated by the board. (2) A dental hygienist shall apply to the board for a certificate to administer local anesthetics. The board shall not issue a certificate until the applicant has met the requirements set forth by the board. (3) The board shall require proof of a current healthcare-provider-level basic life support certificate before issuing a certificate and a yearly renewal certificate to administer local anesthetics. (4) The board may establish fees for services relating to certification and certification renewal. (d) A dental hygienist who violates any provision of this section is subject to the penalties and liabilities of § 17-82-301(b) and (c) . Acts 1955, No. 14, §§ 14-16, 18; 1969, No. 91, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-547 -- 72-549, 72-551; Acts 1995, No. 105, § 1; 2001, No. 439, § 2.

(a) Licensed dentists may employ licensed dental hygienists to act as assistants and to perform the acts, services, and practices described in § 17-82-102 consistently with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.

(b) (1) No dental hygienist shall engage in any of the acts, services, or practices described in § 17-82-102 and the regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners except as specifically provided in § 17-82-102 and those regulations. (2) All dental hygienist acts, services, and practices shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist with the supervision being defined in regulations of the board.

(1) No dental hygienist shall engage in any of the acts, services, or practices described in § 17-82-102 and the regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners except as specifically provided in § 17-82-102 and those regulations.

(2) All dental hygienist acts, services, and practices shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist with the supervision being defined in regulations of the board.

(c) (1) No dental hygienist shall administer any anesthetic other than the administration under the supervision of a licensed dentist of a local anesthetic using topical application or regional injection of a drug as delineated in regulations promulgated by the board. (2) A dental hygienist shall apply to the board for a certificate to administer local anesthetics. The board shall not issue a certificate until the applicant has met the requirements set forth by the board. (3) The board shall require proof of a current healthcare-provider-level basic life support certificate before issuing a certificate and a yearly renewal certificate to administer local anesthetics. (4) The board may establish fees for services relating to certification and certification renewal.

(1) No dental hygienist shall administer any anesthetic other than the administration under the supervision of a licensed dentist of a local anesthetic using topical application or regional injection of a drug as delineated in regulations promulgated by the board.

(2) A dental hygienist shall apply to the board for a certificate to administer local anesthetics. The board shall not issue a certificate until the applicant has met the requirements set forth by the board.

(3) The board shall require proof of a current healthcare-provider-level basic life support certificate before issuing a certificate and a yearly renewal certificate to administer local anesthetics.

(4) The board may establish fees for services relating to certification and certification renewal.

(d) A dental hygienist who violates any provision of this section is subject to the penalties and liabilities of § 17-82-301(b) and (c) .

Acts 1955, No. 14, §§ 14-16, 18; 1969, No. 91, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-547 -- 72-549, 72-551; Acts 1995, No. 105, § 1; 2001, No. 439, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-100-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 100 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-100-309
Criminal background checks
Status: in_force

(a) Each applicant or licensee for a license issued by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact is required to apply for a state and national criminal background check, to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (b) The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints. (c) The applicant or licensee shall sign a release of information to the board and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal background check. (d) Upon completion of the criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the board all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant or licensee. (e) For purposes of this section, the board shall follow the licensing restrictions based on criminal records under § 17-3-102 . (f) (1) Information received by the board from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police under this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or his or her authorized representative or the person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative. (2) A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the division. (g) Information made available to the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or the person whose license is subject to revocation shall be information pertaining to that person only. (h) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established in this section do not extend to any document created for purposes other than the criminal background check under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. (i) The board shall adopt the necessary rules to fully implement the provisions of this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Each applicant or licensee for a license issued by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact is required to apply for a state and national criminal background check, to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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

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

(d) Upon completion of the criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the board all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant or licensee.

(e) For purposes of this section, the board shall follow the licensing restrictions based on criminal records under § 17-3-102 .

(f) (1) Information received by the board from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police under this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or his or her authorized representative or the person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative. (2) A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the division.

(1) Information received by the board from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police under this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or his or her authorized representative or the person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative.

(2) A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the division.

(g) Information made available to the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or the person whose license is subject to revocation shall be information pertaining to that person only.

(h) Rights of privilege and confidentiality established in this section do not extend to any document created for purposes other than the criminal background check under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.

(i) The board shall adopt the necessary rules to fully implement the provisions of this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-93-314
Applicability to other licensed persons
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of or prohibit a person licensed under any other act in this state from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed, including without limitation physicians licensed under the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq., § 17-91-101 et seq., § 17-95-101 et seq., or § 17-96-101 et seq. (b) This chapter does not restrict a physician's ability to practice physical medicine and rehabilitation when licensed under § 17-91-101 et seq., § 17-95-101 et seq., § 17-96-101 et seq., or the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq. Acts 2009, No. 1471, § 10.

(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of or prohibit a person licensed under any other act in this state from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed, including without limitation physicians licensed under the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq., § 17-91-101 et seq., § 17-95-101 et seq., or § 17-96-101 et seq.

(b) This chapter does not restrict a physician's ability to practice physical medicine and rehabilitation when licensed under § 17-91-101 et seq., § 17-95-101 et seq., § 17-96-101 et seq., or the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-101 et seq.

Acts 2009, No. 1471, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-42-404
Fees - Use of fund
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall set the fees at such amount as it deems necessary to initially establish the Real Estate Recovery Fund and to reestablish the fund at the beginning of each annual renewal period. However, the fees shall not exceed the limits set forth in § 17-42-405 . (b) The assets of the fund may be invested and reinvested as the commission may determine, with the advice of the State Board of Finance. (c) Any amounts in the fund may be used by the commission for the following additional purposes: (1) (A) To fund educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for the use and benefit generally of licensees. (B) The production and distribution of informational literature of an educational nature shall qualify as educational projects; (2) To fund real estate chairs or courses at various state institutions of higher education for the purpose of making such courses available to licensees and the general public; (3) To fund research projects in the field of real estate; and (4) To fund any and all other educational and research projects of a similar nature having to do with the advancement of the real estate field in Arkansas. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 22; 2003, No. 837, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall set the fees at such amount as it deems necessary to initially establish the Real Estate Recovery Fund and to reestablish the fund at the beginning of each annual renewal period. However, the fees shall not exceed the limits set forth in § 17-42-405 .

(b) The assets of the fund may be invested and reinvested as the commission may determine, with the advice of the State Board of Finance.

(c) Any amounts in the fund may be used by the commission for the following additional purposes: (1) (A) To fund educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for the use and benefit generally of licensees. (B) The production and distribution of informational literature of an educational nature shall qualify as educational projects; (2) To fund real estate chairs or courses at various state institutions of higher education for the purpose of making such courses available to licensees and the general public; (3) To fund research projects in the field of real estate; and (4) To fund any and all other educational and research projects of a similar nature having to do with the advancement of the real estate field in Arkansas.

(1) (A) To fund educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for the use and benefit generally of licensees. (B) The production and distribution of informational literature of an educational nature shall qualify as educational projects;

(A) To fund educational seminars and other forms of educational projects for the use and benefit generally of licensees.

(B) The production and distribution of informational literature of an educational nature shall qualify as educational projects;

(2) To fund real estate chairs or courses at various state institutions of higher education for the purpose of making such courses available to licensees and the general public;

(3) To fund research projects in the field of real estate; and

(4) To fund any and all other educational and research projects of a similar nature having to do with the advancement of the real estate field in Arkansas.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 22; 2003, No. 837, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-419 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-26-419
Domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training
Status: in_force

(a) A cosmetological school or establishment under this subchapter shall establish a domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training course. (b) (1) A student enrolled in a cosmetological school or establishment shall complete a one-hour course in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training as a part of his or her required training hours under § 17-26-304 in order to be eligible for an examination. (2) A student under this chapter who is trained in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness shall not be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith or failing to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault. (c) (1) The training course under this section shall be approved by the Department of Health and provided by an instructor, school, institution, or other organization approved by the department. (2) The department shall establish by rule a means for the verification of completion of the training course by the student. Added by Act 2017, No. 488,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A cosmetological school or establishment under this subchapter shall establish a domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training course.

(b) (1) A student enrolled in a cosmetological school or establishment shall complete a one-hour course in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training as a part of his or her required training hours under § 17-26-304 in order to be eligible for an examination. (2) A student under this chapter who is trained in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness shall not be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith or failing to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

(1) A student enrolled in a cosmetological school or establishment shall complete a one-hour course in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training as a part of his or her required training hours under § 17-26-304 in order to be eligible for an examination.

(2) A student under this chapter who is trained in domestic violence and sexual assault awareness shall not be civilly or criminally liable for acting in good faith or failing to act on information obtained during the course of employment concerning potential domestic violence or sexual assault.

(c) (1) The training course under this section shall be approved by the Department of Health and provided by an instructor, school, institution, or other organization approved by the department. (2) The department shall establish by rule a means for the verification of completion of the training course by the student.

(1) The training course under this section shall be approved by the Department of Health and provided by an instructor, school, institution, or other organization approved by the department.

(2) The department shall establish by rule a means for the verification of completion of the training course by the student.

Added by Act 2017, No. 488,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-93-311
Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(a) After due notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy is also authorized to levy a civil penalty against any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter after a finding that the person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated by the board. (b) Civil penalties assessed by the board shall be no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per incident. (c) In addition to any other sanctions authorized by this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty as provided in this section against any unlicensed person practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring licensure pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1606, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 742, § 4.

(a) After due notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy is also authorized to levy a civil penalty against any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter after a finding that the person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules promulgated by the board.

(b) Civil penalties assessed by the board shall be no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per incident.

(c) In addition to any other sanctions authorized by this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty as provided in this section against any unlicensed person practicing or offering to practice any actions requiring licensure pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1606, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 742, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-13-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 17-13-105
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who holds himself or herself out as a licensed agricultural consultant and who is not licensed as an agricultural consultant by the State Plant Board shall be subject to a fine not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) for the first offense and not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for subsequent offenses. Acts 1987, No. 609, § 9; 2005, No. 857, § 3.

Any person who holds himself or herself out as a licensed agricultural consultant and who is not licensed as an agricultural consultant by the State Plant Board shall be subject to a fine not to exceed six hundred dollars ($600) for the first offense and not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for subsequent offenses.

Acts 1987, No. 609, § 9; 2005, No. 857, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-213 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-39-213
Denial, suspension, revocation - Proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) When the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police seeks to deny an application or suspend or revoke a license issued under this subchapter and subchapter 1, the director shall notify the applicant or licensee in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last address supplied to the director by the applicant or licensee. (B) The notice under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall include notification of the denial, suspension, or revocation, the reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation, and the applicant's or licensee's right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the denial, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the director. (2) Upon receipt by the director of the written request for a hearing from the applicant or the licensee, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable. (3) The administrative hearing in a case under this subsection shall be before an administrative hearing officer appointed by the director. (b) (1) The administrative hearing officer shall conduct the administrative hearing, and he or she may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, or other relevant evidence. (2) The administrative hearing officer shall submit his or her recommendation to the director within sixty (60) days of the hearing. (c) (1) Upon the suspension or revocation of any license, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license or licenses to the director. (2) Failure of a licensee to surrender the license or licenses is a violation of this subchapter and subchapter 1, and upon conviction the licensee shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 17-39-103 . (d) (1) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) Venue for the appeal to circuit court under this section shall be in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5946, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 23, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, §§ 21, 23; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2220, 71-2222.

(a) (1) (A) When the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police seeks to deny an application or suspend or revoke a license issued under this subchapter and subchapter 1, the director shall notify the applicant or licensee in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last address supplied to the director by the applicant or licensee. (B) The notice under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall include notification of the denial, suspension, or revocation, the reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation, and the applicant's or licensee's right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the denial, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the director. (2) Upon receipt by the director of the written request for a hearing from the applicant or the licensee, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable. (3) The administrative hearing in a case under this subsection shall be before an administrative hearing officer appointed by the director.

(1) (A) When the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police seeks to deny an application or suspend or revoke a license issued under this subchapter and subchapter 1, the director shall notify the applicant or licensee in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last address supplied to the director by the applicant or licensee. (B) The notice under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall include notification of the denial, suspension, or revocation, the reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation, and the applicant's or licensee's right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the denial, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the director.

(A) When the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police seeks to deny an application or suspend or revoke a license issued under this subchapter and subchapter 1, the director shall notify the applicant or licensee in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last address supplied to the director by the applicant or licensee.

(B) The notice under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section shall include notification of the denial, suspension, or revocation, the reasons for the denial, suspension, or revocation, and the applicant's or licensee's right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the denial, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the director.

(2) Upon receipt by the director of the written request for a hearing from the applicant or the licensee, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable.

(3) The administrative hearing in a case under this subsection shall be before an administrative hearing officer appointed by the director.

(b) (1) The administrative hearing officer shall conduct the administrative hearing, and he or she may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, or other relevant evidence. (2) The administrative hearing officer shall submit his or her recommendation to the director within sixty (60) days of the hearing.

(1) The administrative hearing officer shall conduct the administrative hearing, and he or she may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, or other relevant evidence.

(2) The administrative hearing officer shall submit his or her recommendation to the director within sixty (60) days of the hearing.

(c) (1) Upon the suspension or revocation of any license, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license or licenses to the director. (2) Failure of a licensee to surrender the license or licenses is a violation of this subchapter and subchapter 1, and upon conviction the licensee shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 17-39-103 .

(1) Upon the suspension or revocation of any license, the licensee shall immediately surrender the license or licenses to the director.

(2) Failure of a licensee to surrender the license or licenses is a violation of this subchapter and subchapter 1, and upon conviction the licensee shall be subject to the penalties set forth in § 17-39-103 .

(d) (1) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) Venue for the appeal to circuit court under this section shall be in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

(1) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5946, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 23, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 23, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, §§ 21, 23; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2220, 71-2222.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-107-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (A) "Orthosis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient. (B) "Orthosis" does not include a cane, a crutch, a corset, a dental appliance, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device that: (i) Is carried in stock and sold without therapeutic modification by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Has no significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body; (2) "Orthotic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist an orthotist or an orthotist/prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of orthoses under the supervision of an orthotist or an orthotist/prosthetist; (3) "Orthotic education program" means a course of instruction in orthotics: (A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (4) "Orthotic resident" means an individual who has completed an orthotic education program and is continuing his or her clinical education in an orthotic residency program: (A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (5) "Orthotics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of an orthosis based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for an orthosis; (6) "Orthotist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice orthotics and pedorthics; (7) "Orthotic/prosthetic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist both an orthotist and a prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of prostheses, orthoses, or pedorthic devices under the supervision of an orthotist, an orthotist/prosthetist, or a prosthetist as appropriate; (8) "Orthotist/prosthetist" means an individual who is licensed to practice orthotics, pedorthics, and prosthetics; (9) (A) "Pedorthic device" means therapeutic footwear, foot orthoses for use at the ankle or below, or footwear modified for therapeutic purposes as ordered by a licensed healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for a pedorthic device. (B) "Pedorthic device" does not include: (i) Nontherapeutic accommodative inlays or nontherapeutic accommodative footwear regardless of method of manufacture; (ii) Shoes modified or made for nontherapeutic purposes; (iii) Unmodified shoes; or (iv) Prefabricated foot care products; (10) "Pedorthic education program" means a course of instruction in pedorthics: (A) Accredited by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (11) "Pedorthics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of a pedorthic device based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for a pedorthic device; (12) "Pedorthist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice pedorthics; (13) (A) "Prefabricated device" means a mass-produced device that: (i) Is prepackaged, carried in stock, and sold off the shelf or over the counter by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Does not require clinical assessment, technical judgment, or therapeutic modification for appropriate use by the customer. (B) "Prefabricated device" may include a cane, a crutch, a corset, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device; (14) (A) "Prosthesis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to replace an absent external body part for the purpose of restoring physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with being delivered to the patient. (B) "Prosthesis" does not include an artificial eye, an artificial ear, a dental appliance, a cosmetic device, such as artificial eyelashes or wigs, an artificial facial device, or other device that does not have a significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body; (15) "Prosthetic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist a prosthetist or orthotist/prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of prostheses under the supervision of a prosthetist or an orthotist/prosthetist; (16) "Prosthetic education program" means a course of instruction in prosthetics: (A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (17) "Prosthetic resident" means an individual who has completed a prosthetic education program and is continuing his or her clinical education in a prosthetic residency program: (A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (18) "Prosthetics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of a prosthesis based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized to write an order for a prosthesis; and (19) "Prosthetist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice prosthetics. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) (A) "Orthosis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient. (B) "Orthosis" does not include a cane, a crutch, a corset, a dental appliance, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device that: (i) Is carried in stock and sold without therapeutic modification by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Has no significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body;

(A) "Orthosis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient.

(i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and

(ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient.

(B) "Orthosis" does not include a cane, a crutch, a corset, a dental appliance, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device that: (i) Is carried in stock and sold without therapeutic modification by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Has no significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body;

(i) Is carried in stock and sold without therapeutic modification by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and

(ii) Has no significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body;

(2) "Orthotic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist an orthotist or an orthotist/prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of orthoses under the supervision of an orthotist or an orthotist/prosthetist;

(3) "Orthotic education program" means a course of instruction in orthotics: (A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and

(B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(4) "Orthotic resident" means an individual who has completed an orthotic education program and is continuing his or her clinical education in an orthotic residency program: (A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and

(B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(5) "Orthotics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of an orthosis based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for an orthosis;

(6) "Orthotist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice orthotics and pedorthics;

(7) "Orthotic/prosthetic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist both an orthotist and a prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of prostheses, orthoses, or pedorthic devices under the supervision of an orthotist, an orthotist/prosthetist, or a prosthetist as appropriate;

(8) "Orthotist/prosthetist" means an individual who is licensed to practice orthotics, pedorthics, and prosthetics;

(9) (A) "Pedorthic device" means therapeutic footwear, foot orthoses for use at the ankle or below, or footwear modified for therapeutic purposes as ordered by a licensed healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for a pedorthic device. (B) "Pedorthic device" does not include: (i) Nontherapeutic accommodative inlays or nontherapeutic accommodative footwear regardless of method of manufacture; (ii) Shoes modified or made for nontherapeutic purposes; (iii) Unmodified shoes; or (iv) Prefabricated foot care products;

(A) "Pedorthic device" means therapeutic footwear, foot orthoses for use at the ankle or below, or footwear modified for therapeutic purposes as ordered by a licensed healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for a pedorthic device.

(B) "Pedorthic device" does not include: (i) Nontherapeutic accommodative inlays or nontherapeutic accommodative footwear regardless of method of manufacture; (ii) Shoes modified or made for nontherapeutic purposes; (iii) Unmodified shoes; or (iv) Prefabricated foot care products;

(i) Nontherapeutic accommodative inlays or nontherapeutic accommodative footwear regardless of method of manufacture;

(ii) Shoes modified or made for nontherapeutic purposes;

(iii) Unmodified shoes; or

(iv) Prefabricated foot care products;

(10) "Pedorthic education program" means a course of instruction in pedorthics: (A) Accredited by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Accredited by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.; and

(B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(11) "Pedorthics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of a pedorthic device based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write an order for a pedorthic device;

(12) "Pedorthist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice pedorthics;

(13) (A) "Prefabricated device" means a mass-produced device that: (i) Is prepackaged, carried in stock, and sold off the shelf or over the counter by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Does not require clinical assessment, technical judgment, or therapeutic modification for appropriate use by the customer. (B) "Prefabricated device" may include a cane, a crutch, a corset, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device;

(A) "Prefabricated device" means a mass-produced device that: (i) Is prepackaged, carried in stock, and sold off the shelf or over the counter by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and (ii) Does not require clinical assessment, technical judgment, or therapeutic modification for appropriate use by the customer.

(i) Is prepackaged, carried in stock, and sold off the shelf or over the counter by a corset shop, department store, drug store, surgical supply facility, or similar retail entity; and

(ii) Does not require clinical assessment, technical judgment, or therapeutic modification for appropriate use by the customer.

(B) "Prefabricated device" may include a cane, a crutch, a corset, an elastic hose, an elastic support, a fabric support, a generic arch support, a low-temperature plastic splint, a soft cervical collar, a truss, or other similar device;

(14) (A) "Prosthesis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to replace an absent external body part for the purpose of restoring physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with being delivered to the patient. (B) "Prosthesis" does not include an artificial eye, an artificial ear, a dental appliance, a cosmetic device, such as artificial eyelashes or wigs, an artificial facial device, or other device that does not have a significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body;

(A) "Prosthesis" means an external device that is: (i) Intended to replace an absent external body part for the purpose of restoring physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with being delivered to the patient.

(i) Intended to replace an absent external body part for the purpose of restoring physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and

(ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with being delivered to the patient.

(B) "Prosthesis" does not include an artificial eye, an artificial ear, a dental appliance, a cosmetic device, such as artificial eyelashes or wigs, an artificial facial device, or other device that does not have a significant impact on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neuromusculoskeletal functions of the body;

(15) "Prosthetic assistant" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to assist a prosthetist or orthotist/prosthetist with patient care services and fabrication of prostheses under the supervision of a prosthetist or an orthotist/prosthetist;

(16) "Prosthetic education program" means a course of instruction in prosthetics: (A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and

(B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(17) "Prosthetic resident" means an individual who has completed a prosthetic education program and is continuing his or her clinical education in a prosthetic residency program: (A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(A) Accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and

(B) Approved by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;

(18) "Prosthetics" means the science and practice of providing or managing the provision of a prosthesis based on clinical assessment, technical judgment, and an order from a healthcare practitioner authorized to write an order for a prosthesis; and

(19) "Prosthetist" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to practice prosthetics.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-406 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-14-406
Fees and renewals
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall establish by rule an application fee for an initial application or an application for renewal not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to be paid by each appraisal management company seeking registration under this subchapter. (2) The board shall establish by rule and criminal background check a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) to be paid by the appraisal management company for each person owning more than ten percent (10%) of the appraisal management company. (b) (1) Each applicant for registration shall post with the board and maintain a surety bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). (2) The bond shall: (A) Be in the form prescribed by rule of the board; and (B) Accrue to the state for the benefit of a claimant against the registrant to secure the faithful performance of the registrant's obligations under this subchapter. (3) The aggregate liability of the surety shall not exceed the principal sum of the bond. (4) A party having a claim against the registrant may bring suit directly on the surety bond, or the board may bring suit on behalf of the party having a claim against the registrant. (5) Consumer claims are given priority in recovering from the bond. (6) A deposit of cash or security may be accepted in lieu of the surety bond. (7) A claim reducing the face amount of the bond shall be annually restored upon renewal of the registrant's registration. (c) (1) (A) Registrations issued under this subchapter shall be renewed annually beginning twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. (B) The board may review and renew or refuse renewal of an appraisal management company's renewal application. (2) (A) Failure to timely renew a registration shall result in a loss of authority to operate under this subchapter. (B) A request to reinstate a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each month or partial month of delinquency. (d) (1) The board shall collect from each appraisal management company registered under this chapter the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. (2) The amount and method of calculation of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee shall be established by rule of the board. (e) Notwithstanding § 17-14-412 , the board may collect from each federally regulated appraisal management company: (1) The Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee; (2) Information regarding the determination of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee as required by the Appraisal Subcommittee; and (3) Any other information required by state or federal law. (f) The Appraisal Management Company National Registry fees collected under this section shall be sent to the Appraisal Subcommittee regularly as required by federal law. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.

(a) (1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall establish by rule an application fee for an initial application or an application for renewal not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to be paid by each appraisal management company seeking registration under this subchapter. (2) The board shall establish by rule and criminal background check a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) to be paid by the appraisal management company for each person owning more than ten percent (10%) of the appraisal management company.

(1) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall establish by rule an application fee for an initial application or an application for renewal not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to be paid by each appraisal management company seeking registration under this subchapter.

(2) The board shall establish by rule and criminal background check a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) to be paid by the appraisal management company for each person owning more than ten percent (10%) of the appraisal management company.

(b) (1) Each applicant for registration shall post with the board and maintain a surety bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). (2) The bond shall: (A) Be in the form prescribed by rule of the board; and (B) Accrue to the state for the benefit of a claimant against the registrant to secure the faithful performance of the registrant's obligations under this subchapter. (3) The aggregate liability of the surety shall not exceed the principal sum of the bond. (4) A party having a claim against the registrant may bring suit directly on the surety bond, or the board may bring suit on behalf of the party having a claim against the registrant. (5) Consumer claims are given priority in recovering from the bond. (6) A deposit of cash or security may be accepted in lieu of the surety bond. (7) A claim reducing the face amount of the bond shall be annually restored upon renewal of the registrant's registration.

(1) Each applicant for registration shall post with the board and maintain a surety bond in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).

(2) The bond shall: (A) Be in the form prescribed by rule of the board; and (B) Accrue to the state for the benefit of a claimant against the registrant to secure the faithful performance of the registrant's obligations under this subchapter.

(A) Be in the form prescribed by rule of the board; and

(B) Accrue to the state for the benefit of a claimant against the registrant to secure the faithful performance of the registrant's obligations under this subchapter.

(3) The aggregate liability of the surety shall not exceed the principal sum of the bond.

(4) A party having a claim against the registrant may bring suit directly on the surety bond, or the board may bring suit on behalf of the party having a claim against the registrant.

(5) Consumer claims are given priority in recovering from the bond.

(6) A deposit of cash or security may be accepted in lieu of the surety bond.

(7) A claim reducing the face amount of the bond shall be annually restored upon renewal of the registrant's registration.

(c) (1) (A) Registrations issued under this subchapter shall be renewed annually beginning twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. (B) The board may review and renew or refuse renewal of an appraisal management company's renewal application. (2) (A) Failure to timely renew a registration shall result in a loss of authority to operate under this subchapter. (B) A request to reinstate a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each month or partial month of delinquency.

(1) (A) Registrations issued under this subchapter shall be renewed annually beginning twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. (B) The board may review and renew or refuse renewal of an appraisal management company's renewal application.

(A) Registrations issued under this subchapter shall be renewed annually beginning twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.

(B) The board may review and renew or refuse renewal of an appraisal management company's renewal application.

(2) (A) Failure to timely renew a registration shall result in a loss of authority to operate under this subchapter. (B) A request to reinstate a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each month or partial month of delinquency.

(A) Failure to timely renew a registration shall result in a loss of authority to operate under this subchapter.

(B) A request to reinstate a certificate of registration shall be accompanied by payment of the renewal fee and a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per month for each month or partial month of delinquency.

(d) (1) The board shall collect from each appraisal management company registered under this chapter the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. (2) The amount and method of calculation of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee shall be established by rule of the board.

(1) The board shall collect from each appraisal management company registered under this chapter the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.

(2) The amount and method of calculation of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee shall be established by rule of the board.

(e) Notwithstanding § 17-14-412 , the board may collect from each federally regulated appraisal management company: (1) The Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee; (2) Information regarding the determination of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee as required by the Appraisal Subcommittee; and (3) Any other information required by state or federal law.

(1) The Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee required by the Appraisal Subcommittee;

(2) Information regarding the determination of the Appraisal Management Company National Registry fee as required by the Appraisal Subcommittee; and

(3) Any other information required by state or federal law.

(f) The Appraisal Management Company National Registry fees collected under this section shall be sent to the Appraisal Subcommittee regularly as required by federal law.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-84-310 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 84 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-84-310
Mobile units - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "mobile unit" means a hearing instrument dispensing site that occurs at any place other than a permanent physical location. (b) (1) A person engaging in the practice of dispensing hearing instruments as described in this chapter and by rules of the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers shall notify the board thirty (30) days in advance of conducting business as a mobile unit. (2) The notification shall include the dates of operation of the mobile unit, times of operation of the mobile unit, and locations of operation of the mobile unit. (c) (1) A mobile unit shall meet all requirements of the board as established by rule. (2) The board may inspect a mobile unit during regular hours of operation. (d) (1) This section shall apply to the testing of hearing and the dispensing of hearing instruments regardless of where the service occurs. (2) Failure to comply with this section is a violation of this chapter and subject to penalty under §§ 17-84-103 and 17-84-308 . Added by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) As used in this section, "mobile unit" means a hearing instrument dispensing site that occurs at any place other than a permanent physical location.

(b) (1) A person engaging in the practice of dispensing hearing instruments as described in this chapter and by rules of the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers shall notify the board thirty (30) days in advance of conducting business as a mobile unit. (2) The notification shall include the dates of operation of the mobile unit, times of operation of the mobile unit, and locations of operation of the mobile unit.

(1) A person engaging in the practice of dispensing hearing instruments as described in this chapter and by rules of the Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers shall notify the board thirty (30) days in advance of conducting business as a mobile unit.

(2) The notification shall include the dates of operation of the mobile unit, times of operation of the mobile unit, and locations of operation of the mobile unit.

(c) (1) A mobile unit shall meet all requirements of the board as established by rule. (2) The board may inspect a mobile unit during regular hours of operation.

(1) A mobile unit shall meet all requirements of the board as established by rule.

(2) The board may inspect a mobile unit during regular hours of operation.

(d) (1) This section shall apply to the testing of hearing and the dispensing of hearing instruments regardless of where the service occurs. (2) Failure to comply with this section is a violation of this chapter and subject to penalty under §§ 17-84-103 and 17-84-308 .

(1) This section shall apply to the testing of hearing and the dispensing of hearing instruments regardless of where the service occurs.

(2) Failure to comply with this section is a violation of this chapter and subject to penalty under §§ 17-84-103 and 17-84-308 .

Added by Act 2017, No. 373,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-43-207 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-43-207
Transfer of the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Effective July 1, 2013, the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians is transferred to the Department of Health and shall be administered by the Secretary of the Department of Health. (2) All authority, powers, duties, functions, records, authorized positions, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the board are transferred to the department. (b) In order to protect the board, to allow for continuation of necessary procedures, and to provide for a smooth transition to the department, the secretary may not realign the functions and records of the board before July 1, 2014. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4863, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 481,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.

(a) (1) Effective July 1, 2013, the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians is transferred to the Department of Health and shall be administered by the Secretary of the Department of Health. (2) All authority, powers, duties, functions, records, authorized positions, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the board are transferred to the department.

(1) Effective July 1, 2013, the Arkansas State Board of Sanitarians is transferred to the Department of Health and shall be administered by the Secretary of the Department of Health.

(2) All authority, powers, duties, functions, records, authorized positions, property, unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds of the board are transferred to the department.

(b) In order to protect the board, to allow for continuation of necessary procedures, and to provide for a smooth transition to the department, the secretary may not realign the functions and records of the board before July 1, 2014.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4863, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 481,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-13-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 13 / Section 17-13-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the agricultural community continue to have a choice of seeking the advice of whomever they choose regarding the areas indicated in this chapter as the functions of licensed agricultural consultants. It is also the General Assembly's intent that by providing a mechanism whereby persons may be licensed by the State Plant Board as agricultural consultants, they may thereby hold themselves out as "licensed agricultural consultants" which will inform the public that they have met the qualifications required by this chapter. Acts 1987, No. 609, § 3.

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the agricultural community continue to have a choice of seeking the advice of whomever they choose regarding the areas indicated in this chapter as the functions of licensed agricultural consultants. It is also the General Assembly's intent that by providing a mechanism whereby persons may be licensed by the State Plant Board as agricultural consultants, they may thereby hold themselves out as "licensed agricultural consultants" which will inform the public that they have met the qualifications required by this chapter.

Acts 1987, No. 609, § 3.