Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-501 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-93-501
Text of compact
Status: in_force

The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows: PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; 2. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; 3. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice; 4. Support spouses of relocating military members; 5. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states; and 6. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS As used in this Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply: 1. "Active Duty Military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 1209 and 1211 . 2. "Adverse Action" means disciplinary action taken by a physical therapy licensing board based upon misconduct, unacceptable performance, or a combination of both. 3. "Alternative Program" means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy licensing board. This includes, but is not limited to, substance abuse issues. 4. "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. 5. "Continuing competence" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and/or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work. 6. "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including examination, licensure, investigative, compact privilege, and adverse action. 7. "Encumbered license" means a license that a physical therapy licensing board has limited in any way. 8. "Executive Board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission. 9. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence. 10. "Investigative information" means information, records, and documents received or generated by a physical therapy licensing board pursuant to an investigation. 11. "Jurisprudence Requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of physical therapy in a state. 12. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the state to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant. 13. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the Compact. 14. "Party state" means any member state in which a licensee holds a current license or compact privilege or is applying for a license or compact privilege. 15. "Physical therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice physical therapy. 16. "Physical therapist assistant" means an individual who is licensed/certified by a state and who assists the physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy. 17. "Physical therapy," "physical therapy practice," and "the practice of physical therapy" mean the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 18. "Physical Therapy Compact Commission" or "Commission" means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the Compact. 19. "Physical therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 20. "Remote State" means a member state other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege. 21. "Rule" means a regulation, principle, or directive promulgated by the Commission that has the force of law. 22. "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of physical therapy. SECTION 3. STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT A. To participate in the Compact, a state must: 1. Participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules; 2. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees; 3. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee; 4. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with Section 3.B.; 5. Comply with the rules of the Commission; 6. Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission; and 7. Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal. B. Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 534 and 42 U.S.C. § 14616 . C. A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules. D. Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege. SECTION 4. COMPACT PRIVILEGE A. To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the licensee shall: 1. Hold a license in the home state; 2. Have no encumbrance on any state license; 3. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with Sections 4D, G and H; 4. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years; 5. Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state(s); 6. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; 7. Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state(s) in which the licensee is seeking a compact privilege; and 8. Report to the Commission adverse action taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken. B. The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of Section 4.A. to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state. C. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. D. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, and/or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee is not eligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid. E. If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and 2. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. F. Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. G. If a licensee's compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the individual shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended; 2. All fines have been paid; and 3. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. H. Once the requirements of Section 4G have been met, the license must meet the requirements in Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in a remote state. SECTION 5. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL OR THEIR SPOUSES A licensee who is active duty military or is the spouse of an individual who is active duty military may designate one of the following as the home state: A. Home of record; B. Permanent Change of Station (PCS); or C. State of current residence if it is different than the PCS state or home of record. SECTION 6. ADVERSE ACTIONS A. A home state shall have exclusive power to impose adverse action against a license issued by the home state. B. A home state may take adverse action based on the investigative information of a remote state, so long as the home state follows its own procedures for imposing adverse action. C. Nothing in this Compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain non-public if required by the member state's laws. Member states must require licensees who enter any alternative programs in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice in any other member state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other member state. D. Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes and rules authorizing the practice of physical therapy in any other member state in which a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant holds a license or compact privilege. E. A remote state shall have the authority to: 1. Take adverse actions as set forth in Section 4.D. against a licensee's compact privilege in the state; 2. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a physical therapy licensing board in a party state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and/or the production of evidence from another party state, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and 3. If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. F. Joint Investigations 1. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective physical therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. 2. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact. SECTION 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION. A. The Compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Physical Therapy Compact Commission: 1. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact states. 2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. 3. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity. B. Membership, Voting, and Meetings 1. Each member state shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that member state's licensing board. 2. The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing board, who is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, public member, or the board administrator. 3. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed. 4. The member state board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the Commission. 5. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. 6. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. 7. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws. C. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; 2. Establish bylaws; 3. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; 4. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws; 5. Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states; 6. Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any state physical therapy licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; 7. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; 8. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state; 9. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and to establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; 10. Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest; 11. Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety; 12. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; 13. Establish a budget and make expenditures; 14. Borrow money; 15. Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws; 16. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; 17. Establish and elect an Executive Board; and 18. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of physical therapy licensure and practice. D. The Executive Board The Executive Board shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact. 1. The Executive Board shall be composed of nine members: a. Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; b. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized national physical therapy professional association; and c. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the physical therapy licensing boards. 2. The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations. 3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Board as provided in bylaws. 4. The Executive Board shall meet at least annually. 5. The Executive Board shall have the following Duties and responsibilities: a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege; b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; c. Prepare and recommend the budget; d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission; f. Establish additional committees as necessary; and g. Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws. E. Meetings of the Commission 1. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Section 9. 2. The Commission or the Executive Board or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Board or other committees of the Commission must discuss: a. Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; e. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; h. Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; i. Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or j. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute. 3. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. 4. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. F. Financing of the Commission 1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. 2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. 3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states. 4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state. 5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission. G. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification 1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. 2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. 3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. SECTION 8. DATA SYSTEM A. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the rules of the Commission, including: 1. Identifying information; 2. Licensure data; 3. Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege; 4. Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation; 5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; and 6. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the rules of the Commission. C. Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other party states. D. The Commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will be available to any other member state. E. Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. F. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system. SECTION 9. RULEMAKING A. The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. B. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state. C. Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. D. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: 1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and 2. On the website of each member state physical therapy licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. E. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: 1. The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; 2. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule; 3. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and 4. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. F. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public. G. The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: 1. At least twenty-five (25) persons; 2. A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or 3. An association having at least twenty-five (25) members. H. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. 1. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. 2. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. 3. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section. I. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. J. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: 1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; 2. Prevent a loss of Commission or member state funds; 3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or 4. Protect public health and safety. M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing, and delivered to the chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission. SECTION 10. OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT A. Oversight 1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. 2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Commission. 3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated rules. B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination 1. If the Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated rules, the Commission shall: a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and b. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. 2. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. 3. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states. 4. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. 5. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting state. 6. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. C. Dispute Resolution 1. Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. 2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. D. Enforcement 1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact. 2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. 3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law. SECTION 11. DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE AND ASSOCIATED RULES, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENT A. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact. B. Any state that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that state. C. Any member state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. 1. A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute. 2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's physical therapy licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal. D. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any physical therapy licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact. E. This Compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states. SECTION 12. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any party state, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters. Added by Act 2019, No. 313,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows:

PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT

SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy with the goal of improving public access to physical therapy services. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; 2. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety; 3. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice; 4. Support spouses of relocating military members; 5. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states; and 6. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards.

This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives:

1. Increase public access to physical therapy services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses;

2. Enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and safety;

3. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multi-state physical therapy practice;

4. Support spouses of relocating military members;

5. Enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between member states; and

6. Allow a remote state to hold a provider of services with a compact privilege in that state accountable to that state's practice standards.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS As used in this Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply: 1. "Active Duty Military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 1209 and 1211 . 2. "Adverse Action" means disciplinary action taken by a physical therapy licensing board based upon misconduct, unacceptable performance, or a combination of both. 3. "Alternative Program" means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy licensing board. This includes, but is not limited to, substance abuse issues. 4. "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter. 5. "Continuing competence" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and/or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work. 6. "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including examination, licensure, investigative, compact privilege, and adverse action. 7. "Encumbered license" means a license that a physical therapy licensing board has limited in any way. 8. "Executive Board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission. 9. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence. 10. "Investigative information" means information, records, and documents received or generated by a physical therapy licensing board pursuant to an investigation. 11. "Jurisprudence Requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of physical therapy in a state. 12. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the state to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant. 13. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the Compact. 14. "Party state" means any member state in which a licensee holds a current license or compact privilege or is applying for a license or compact privilege. 15. "Physical therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice physical therapy. 16. "Physical therapist assistant" means an individual who is licensed/certified by a state and who assists the physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy. 17. "Physical therapy," "physical therapy practice," and "the practice of physical therapy" mean the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 18. "Physical Therapy Compact Commission" or "Commission" means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the Compact. 19. "Physical therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 20. "Remote State" means a member state other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege. 21. "Rule" means a regulation, principle, or directive promulgated by the Commission that has the force of law. 22. "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of physical therapy.

1. "Active Duty Military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 1209 and 1211 .

2. "Adverse Action" means disciplinary action taken by a physical therapy licensing board based upon misconduct, unacceptable performance, or a combination of both.

3. "Alternative Program" means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy licensing board. This includes, but is not limited to, substance abuse issues.

4. "Compact privilege" means the authorization granted by a remote state to allow a licensee from another member state to practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in the remote state under its laws and rules. The practice of physical therapy occurs in the member state where the patient/client is located at the time of the patient/client encounter.

5. "Continuing competence" means a requirement, as a condition of license renewal, to provide evidence of participation in, and/or completion of, educational and professional activities relevant to practice or area of work.

6. "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including examination, licensure, investigative, compact privilege, and adverse action.

7. "Encumbered license" means a license that a physical therapy licensing board has limited in any way.

8. "Executive Board" means a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the Commission.

9. "Home state" means the member state that is the licensee's primary state of residence.

10. "Investigative information" means information, records, and documents received or generated by a physical therapy licensing board pursuant to an investigation.

11. "Jurisprudence Requirement" means the assessment of an individual's knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of physical therapy in a state.

12. "Licensee" means an individual who currently holds an authorization from the state to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant.

13. "Member state" means a state that has enacted the Compact.

14. "Party state" means any member state in which a licensee holds a current license or compact privilege or is applying for a license or compact privilege.

15. "Physical therapist" means an individual who is licensed by a state to practice physical therapy.

16. "Physical therapist assistant" means an individual who is licensed/certified by a state and who assists the physical therapist in selected components of physical therapy.

17. "Physical therapy," "physical therapy practice," and "the practice of physical therapy" mean the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

18. "Physical Therapy Compact Commission" or "Commission" means the national administrative body whose membership consists of all states that have enacted the Compact.

19. "Physical therapy licensing board" or "licensing board" means the agency of a state that is responsible for the licensing and regulation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

20. "Remote State" means a member state other than the home state, where a licensee is exercising or seeking to exercise the compact privilege.

21. "Rule" means a regulation, principle, or directive promulgated by the Commission that has the force of law.

22. "State" means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America that regulates the practice of physical therapy.

SECTION 3. STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT A. To participate in the Compact, a state must: 1. Participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules; 2. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees; 3. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee; 4. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with Section 3.B.; 5. Comply with the rules of the Commission; 6. Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission; and 7. Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal. B. Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 534 and 42 U.S.C. § 14616 . C. A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules. D. Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege.

A. To participate in the Compact, a state must: 1. Participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules; 2. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees; 3. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee; 4. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with Section 3.B.; 5. Comply with the rules of the Commission; 6. Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission; and 7. Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal.

1. Participate fully in the Commission's data system, including using the Commission's unique identifier as defined in rules;

2. Have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees;

3. Notify the Commission, in compliance with the terms of the Compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee;

4. Fully implement a criminal background check requirement, within a time frame established by rule, by receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search on criminal background checks and use the results in making licensure decisions in accordance with Section 3.B.;

5. Comply with the rules of the Commission;

6. Utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the Commission; and

7. Have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal.

B. Upon adoption of this statute, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 534 and 42 U.S.C. § 14616 .

C. A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the Compact and rules.

D. Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege.

SECTION 4. COMPACT PRIVILEGE A. To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the licensee shall: 1. Hold a license in the home state; 2. Have no encumbrance on any state license; 3. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with Sections 4D, G and H; 4. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years; 5. Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state(s); 6. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; 7. Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state(s) in which the licensee is seeking a compact privilege; and 8. Report to the Commission adverse action taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken. B. The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of Section 4.A. to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state. C. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state. D. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, and/or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee is not eligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid. E. If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and 2. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. F. Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state. G. If a licensee's compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the individual shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended; 2. All fines have been paid; and 3. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action. H. Once the requirements of Section 4G have been met, the license must meet the requirements in Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in a remote state.

A. To exercise the compact privilege under the terms and provisions of the Compact, the licensee shall: 1. Hold a license in the home state; 2. Have no encumbrance on any state license; 3. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with Sections 4D, G and H; 4. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years; 5. Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state(s); 6. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege; 7. Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state(s) in which the licensee is seeking a compact privilege; and 8. Report to the Commission adverse action taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken.

1. Hold a license in the home state;

2. Have no encumbrance on any state license;

3. Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with Sections 4D, G and H;

4. Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact privilege within the previous 2 years;

5. Notify the Commission that the licensee is seeking the compact privilege within a remote state(s);

6. Pay any applicable fees, including any state fee, for the compact privilege;

7. Meet any jurisprudence requirements established by the remote state(s) in which the licensee is seeking a compact privilege; and

8. Report to the Commission adverse action taken by any non-member state within 30 days from the date the adverse action is taken.

B. The compact privilege is valid until the expiration date of the home license. The licensee must comply with the requirements of Section 4.A. to maintain the compact privilege in the remote state.

C. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state.

D. A licensee providing physical therapy in a remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority. A remote state may, in accordance with due process and that state's laws, remove a licensee's compact privilege in the remote state for a specific period of time, impose fines, and/or take any other necessary actions to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The licensee is not eligible for a compact privilege in any state until the specific time for removal has passed and all fines are paid.

E. If a home state license is encumbered, the licensee shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and 2. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action.

1. The home state license is no longer encumbered; and

2. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action.

F. Once an encumbered license in the home state is restored to good standing, the licensee must meet the requirements of Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in any remote state.

G. If a licensee's compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the individual shall lose the compact privilege in any remote state until the following occur: 1. The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended; 2. All fines have been paid; and 3. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action.

1. The specific period of time for which the compact privilege was removed has ended;

2. All fines have been paid; and

3. Two years have elapsed from the date of the adverse action.

H. Once the requirements of Section 4G have been met, the license must meet the requirements in Section 4A to obtain a compact privilege in a remote state.

SECTION 5. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL OR THEIR SPOUSES A licensee who is active duty military or is the spouse of an individual who is active duty military may designate one of the following as the home state: A. Home of record; B. Permanent Change of Station (PCS); or C. State of current residence if it is different than the PCS state or home of record.

A. Home of record;

B. Permanent Change of Station (PCS); or

C. State of current residence if it is different than the PCS state or home of record.

SECTION 6. ADVERSE ACTIONS A. A home state shall have exclusive power to impose adverse action against a license issued by the home state. B. A home state may take adverse action based on the investigative information of a remote state, so long as the home state follows its own procedures for imposing adverse action. C. Nothing in this Compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain non-public if required by the member state's laws. Member states must require licensees who enter any alternative programs in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice in any other member state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other member state. D. Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes and rules authorizing the practice of physical therapy in any other member state in which a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant holds a license or compact privilege. E. A remote state shall have the authority to: 1. Take adverse actions as set forth in Section 4.D. against a licensee's compact privilege in the state; 2. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a physical therapy licensing board in a party state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and/or the production of evidence from another party state, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and 3. If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee. F. Joint Investigations 1. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective physical therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. 2. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.

A. A home state shall have exclusive power to impose adverse action against a license issued by the home state.

B. A home state may take adverse action based on the investigative information of a remote state, so long as the home state follows its own procedures for imposing adverse action.

C. Nothing in this Compact shall override a member state's decision that participation in an alternative program may be used in lieu of adverse action and that such participation shall remain non-public if required by the member state's laws. Member states must require licensees who enter any alternative programs in lieu of discipline to agree not to practice in any other member state during the term of the alternative program without prior authorization from such other member state.

D. Any member state may investigate actual or alleged violations of the statutes and rules authorizing the practice of physical therapy in any other member state in which a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant holds a license or compact privilege.

E. A remote state shall have the authority to: 1. Take adverse actions as set forth in Section 4.D. against a licensee's compact privilege in the state; 2. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a physical therapy licensing board in a party state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and/or the production of evidence from another party state, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and 3. If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee.

1. Take adverse actions as set forth in Section 4.D. against a licensee's compact privilege in the state;

2. Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of evidence. Subpoenas issued by a physical therapy licensing board in a party state for the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and/or the production of evidence from another party state, shall be enforced in the latter state by any court of competent jurisdiction, according to the practice and procedure of that court applicable to subpoenas issued in proceedings pending before it. The issuing authority shall pay any witness fees, travel expenses, mileage, and other fees required by the service statutes of the state where the witnesses and/or evidence are located; and

3. If otherwise permitted by state law, recover from the licensee the costs of investigations and disposition of cases resulting from any adverse action taken against that licensee.

F. Joint Investigations 1. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective physical therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees. 2. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.

1. In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective physical therapy practice act or other applicable state law, a member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees.

2. Member states shall share any investigative, litigation, or compliance materials in furtherance of any joint or individual investigation initiated under the Compact.

SECTION 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION. A. The Compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Physical Therapy Compact Commission: 1. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact states. 2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. 3. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity. B. Membership, Voting, and Meetings 1. Each member state shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that member state's licensing board. 2. The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing board, who is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, public member, or the board administrator. 3. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed. 4. The member state board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the Commission. 5. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. 6. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. 7. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws. C. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; 2. Establish bylaws; 3. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; 4. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws; 5. Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states; 6. Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any state physical therapy licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; 7. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; 8. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state; 9. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and to establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; 10. Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest; 11. Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety; 12. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; 13. Establish a budget and make expenditures; 14. Borrow money; 15. Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws; 16. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; 17. Establish and elect an Executive Board; and 18. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of physical therapy licensure and practice. D. The Executive Board The Executive Board shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact. 1. The Executive Board shall be composed of nine members: a. Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; b. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized national physical therapy professional association; and c. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the physical therapy licensing boards. 2. The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations. 3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Board as provided in bylaws. 4. The Executive Board shall meet at least annually. 5. The Executive Board shall have the following Duties and responsibilities: a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege; b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; c. Prepare and recommend the budget; d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission; f. Establish additional committees as necessary; and g. Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws. E. Meetings of the Commission 1. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Section 9. 2. The Commission or the Executive Board or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Board or other committees of the Commission must discuss: a. Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; e. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; h. Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; i. Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or j. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute. 3. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. 4. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction. F. Financing of the Commission 1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. 2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. 3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states. 4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state. 5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission. G. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification 1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. 2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. 3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

A. The Compact member states hereby create and establish a joint public agency known as the Physical Therapy Compact Commission: 1. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact states. 2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. 3. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.

1. The Commission is an instrumentality of the Compact states.

2. Venue is proper and judicial proceedings by or against the Commission shall be brought solely and exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction where the principal office of the Commission is located. The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

3. Nothing in this Compact shall be construed to be a waiver of sovereign immunity.

B. Membership, Voting, and Meetings 1. Each member state shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that member state's licensing board. 2. The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing board, who is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, public member, or the board administrator. 3. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed. 4. The member state board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the Commission. 5. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission. 6. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. 7. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws.

1. Each member state shall have and be limited to one (1) delegate selected by that member state's licensing board.

2. The delegate shall be a current member of the licensing board, who is a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, public member, or the board administrator.

3. Any delegate may be removed or suspended from office as provided by the law of the state from which the delegate is appointed.

4. The member state board shall fill any vacancy occurring in the Commission.

5. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote with regard to the promulgation of rules and creation of bylaws and shall otherwise have an opportunity to participate in the business and affairs of the Commission.

6. A delegate shall vote in person or by such other means as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide for delegates' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.

7. The Commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the bylaws.

C. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission; 2. Establish bylaws; 3. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws; 4. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws; 5. Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states; 6. Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any state physical therapy licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected; 7. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds; 8. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state; 9. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and to establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters; 10. Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest; 11. Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety; 12. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed; 13. Establish a budget and make expenditures; 14. Borrow money; 15. Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws; 16. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies; 17. Establish and elect an Executive Board; and 18. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of physical therapy licensure and practice.

1. Establish the fiscal year of the Commission;

2. Establish bylaws;

3. Maintain its financial records in accordance with the bylaws;

4. Meet and take such actions as are consistent with the provisions of this Compact and the bylaws;

5. Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation and administration of this Compact. The rules shall have the force and effect of law and shall be binding in all member states;

6. Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the Commission, provided that the standing of any state physical therapy licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected;

7. Purchase and maintain insurance and bonds;

8. Borrow, accept, or contract for services of personnel, including, but not limited to, employees of a member state;

9. Hire employees, elect or appoint officers, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of the Compact, and to establish the Commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, qualifications of personnel, and other related personnel matters;

10. Accept any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, and to receive, utilize and dispose of the same; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety and/or conflict of interest;

11. Lease, purchase, accept appropriate gifts or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve or use, any property, real, personal or mixed; provided that at all times the Commission shall avoid any appearance of impropriety;

12. Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property real, personal, or mixed;

13. Establish a budget and make expenditures;

14. Borrow money;

15. Appoint committees, including standing committees composed of members, state regulators, state legislators or their representatives, and consumer representatives, and such other interested persons as may be designated in this Compact and the bylaws;

16. Provide and receive information from, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies;

17. Establish and elect an Executive Board; and

18. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of physical therapy licensure and practice.

D. The Executive Board The Executive Board shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact. 1. The Executive Board shall be composed of nine members: a. Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; b. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized national physical therapy professional association; and c. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the physical therapy licensing boards. 2. The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations. 3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Board as provided in bylaws. 4. The Executive Board shall meet at least annually. 5. The Executive Board shall have the following Duties and responsibilities: a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege; b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; c. Prepare and recommend the budget; d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission; f. Establish additional committees as necessary; and g. Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.

The Executive Board shall have the power to act on behalf of the Commission according to the terms of this Compact.

1. The Executive Board shall be composed of nine members: a. Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission; b. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized national physical therapy professional association; and c. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the physical therapy licensing boards.

a. Seven voting members who are elected by the Commission from the current membership of the Commission;

b. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized national physical therapy professional association; and

c. One ex-officio, nonvoting member from the recognized membership organization of the physical therapy licensing boards.

2. The ex-officio members will be selected by their respective organizations.

3. The Commission may remove any member of the Executive Board as provided in bylaws.

4. The Executive Board shall meet at least annually.

5. The Executive Board shall have the following Duties and responsibilities: a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege; b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise; c. Prepare and recommend the budget; d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission; e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission; f. Establish additional committees as necessary; and g. Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.

a. Recommend to the entire Commission changes to the rules or bylaws, changes to this Compact legislation, fees paid by Compact member states such as annual dues, and any commission Compact fee charged to licensees for the compact privilege;

b. Ensure Compact administration services are appropriately provided, contractual or otherwise;

c. Prepare and recommend the budget;

d. Maintain financial records on behalf of the Commission;

e. Monitor Compact compliance of member states and provide compliance reports to the Commission;

f. Establish additional committees as necessary; and

g. Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.

E. Meetings of the Commission 1. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Section 9. 2. The Commission or the Executive Board or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Board or other committees of the Commission must discuss: a. Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; e. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; h. Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; i. Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or j. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute. 3. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision. 4. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

1. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required under the rulemaking provisions in Section 9.

2. The Commission or the Executive Board or other committees of the Commission may convene in a closed, non-public meeting if the Commission or Executive Board or other committees of the Commission must discuss: a. Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact; b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures; c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation; d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate; e. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person; f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential; g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; h. Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; i. Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or j. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute.

a. Non-compliance of a member state with its obligations under the Compact;

b. The employment, compensation, discipline or other matters, practices or procedures related to specific employees or other matters related to the Commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;

c. Current, threatened, or reasonably anticipated litigation;

d. Negotiation of contracts for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, or real estate;

e. Accusing any person of a crime or formally censuring any person;

f. Disclosure of trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential;

g. Disclosure of information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

h. Disclosure of investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes;

i. Disclosure of information related to any investigative reports prepared by or on behalf of or for use of the Commission or other committee charged with responsibility of investigation or determination of compliance issues pursuant to the Compact; or

j. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member state statute.

3. If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision.

4. The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed. All documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the Commission or order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

F. Financing of the Commission 1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. 2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services. 3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states. 4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state. 5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.

1. The Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.

2. The Commission may accept any and all appropriate revenue sources, donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services.

3. The Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on other parties to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Commission and its staff, which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover its annual budget as approved each year for which revenue is not provided by other sources. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.

4. The Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.

5. The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.

G. Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification 1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person. 2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct. 3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

1. The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to protect any such person from suit and/or liability for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

2. The Commission shall defend any member, officer, executive director, employee or representative of the Commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit that person from retaining his or her own counsel; and provided further, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from that person's intentional or willful or wanton misconduct.

3. The Commission shall indemnify and hold harmless any member, officer, executive director, employee, or representative of the Commission for the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against that person arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from the intentional or willful or wanton misconduct of that person.

SECTION 8. DATA SYSTEM A. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the rules of the Commission, including: 1. Identifying information; 2. Licensure data; 3. Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege; 4. Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation; 5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; and 6. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the rules of the Commission. C. Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other party states. D. The Commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will be available to any other member state. E. Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state. F. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.

A. The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licensed individuals in member states.

B. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the rules of the Commission, including: 1. Identifying information; 2. Licensure data; 3. Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege; 4. Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation; 5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; and 6. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the rules of the Commission.

1. Identifying information;

2. Licensure data;

3. Adverse actions against a license or compact privilege;

4. Non-confidential information related to alternative program participation;

5. Any denial of application for licensure, and the reason(s) for such denial; and

6. Other information that may facilitate the administration of this Compact, as determined by the rules of the Commission.

C. Investigative information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will only be available to other party states.

D. The Commission shall promptly notify all member states of any adverse action taken against a licensee or an individual applying for a license. Adverse action information pertaining to a licensee in any member state will be available to any other member state.

E. Member states contributing information to the data system may designate information that may not be shared with the public without the express permission of the contributing state.

F. Any information submitted to the data system that is subsequently required to be expunged by the laws of the member state contributing the information shall be removed from the data system.

SECTION 9. RULEMAKING A. The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment. B. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state. C. Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission. D. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: 1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and 2. On the website of each member state physical therapy licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules. E. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: 1. The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; 2. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule; 3. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and 4. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments. F. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public. G. The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: 1. At least twenty-five (25) persons; 2. A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or 3. An association having at least twenty-five (25) members. H. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. 1. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. 2. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. 3. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section. I. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received. J. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing. K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule. L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: 1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; 2. Prevent a loss of Commission or member state funds; 3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or 4. Protect public health and safety. M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing, and delivered to the chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission.

A. The Commission shall exercise its rulemaking powers pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Section and the rules adopted thereunder. Rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified in each rule or amendment.

B. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.

C. Rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted at a regular or special meeting of the Commission.

D. Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule or rules by the Commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the rule will be considered and voted upon, the Commission shall file a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: 1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and 2. On the website of each member state physical therapy licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.

1. On the website of the Commission or other publicly accessible platform; and

2. On the website of each member state physical therapy licensing board or other publicly accessible platform or the publication in which each state would otherwise publish proposed rules.

E. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking shall include: 1. The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon; 2. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule; 3. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and 4. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.

1. The proposed time, date, and location of the meeting in which the rule will be considered and voted upon;

2. The text of the proposed rule or amendment and the reason for the proposed rule;

3. A request for comments on the proposed rule from any interested person; and

4. The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments.

F. Prior to adoption of a proposed rule, the Commission shall allow persons to submit written data, facts, opinions, and arguments, which shall be made available to the public.

G. The Commission shall grant an opportunity for a public hearing before it adopts a rule or amendment if a hearing is requested by: 1. At least twenty-five (25) persons; 2. A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or 3. An association having at least twenty-five (25) members.

1. At least twenty-five (25) persons;

2. A state or federal governmental subdivision or agency; or

3. An association having at least twenty-five (25) members.

H. If a hearing is held on the proposed rule or amendment, the Commission shall publish the place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing. If the hearing is held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing. 1. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing. 2. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing. 3. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.

1. All persons wishing to be heard at the hearing shall notify the executive director of the Commission or other designated member in writing of their desire to appear and testify at the hearing not less than five (5) business days before the scheduled date of the hearing.

2. Hearings shall be conducted in a manner providing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment orally or in writing.

3. All hearings will be recorded. A copy of the recording will be made available on request.

4. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Commission at hearings required by this section.

I. Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.

J. If no written notice of intent to attend the public hearing by interested parties is received, the Commission may proceed with promulgation of the proposed rule without a public hearing.

K. The Commission shall, by majority vote of all members, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.

L. Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Commission may consider and adopt an emergency rule without prior notice, opportunity for comment, or hearing, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the Compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. For the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to: 1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare; 2. Prevent a loss of Commission or member state funds; 3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or 4. Protect public health and safety.

1. Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

2. Prevent a loss of Commission or member state funds;

3. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or

4. Protect public health and safety.

M. The Commission or an authorized committee of the Commission may direct revisions to a previously adopted rule or amendment for purposes of correcting typographical errors, errors in format, errors in consistency, or grammatical errors. Public notice of any revisions shall be posted on the website of the Commission. The revision shall be subject to challenge by any person for a period of thirty (30) days after posting. The revision may be challenged only on grounds that the revision results in a material change to a rule. A challenge shall be made in writing, and delivered to the chair of the Commission prior to the end of the notice period. If no challenge is made, the revision will take effect without further action. If the revision is challenged, the revision may not take effect without the approval of the Commission.

SECTION 10. OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT A. Oversight 1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. 2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Commission. 3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated rules. B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination 1. If the Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated rules, the Commission shall: a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and b. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. 2. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. 3. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states. 4. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. 5. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting state. 6. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. C. Dispute Resolution 1. Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. 2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate. D. Enforcement 1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact. 2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. 3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

A. Oversight 1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law. 2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Commission. 3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated rules.

1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this Compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this Compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law.

2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the Compact and the rules in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this Compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Commission.

3. The Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in such a proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the Commission shall render a judgment or order void as to the Commission, this Compact, or promulgated rules.

B. Default, Technical Assistance, and Termination 1. If the Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated rules, the Commission shall: a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and b. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default. 2. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default. 3. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states. 4. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination. 5. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting state. 6. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

1. If the Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact or the promulgated rules, the Commission shall: a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and b. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.

a. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the proposed means of curing the default and/or any other action to be taken by the Commission; and

b. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.

2. If a state in default fails to cure the default, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges and benefits conferred by this Compact may be terminated on the effective date of termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of default.

3. Termination of membership in the Compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by the Commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.

4. A state that has been terminated is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of termination, including obligations that extend beyond the effective date of termination.

5. The Commission shall not bear any costs related to a state that is found to be in default or that has been terminated from the Compact, unless agreed upon in writing between the Commission and the defaulting state.

6. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices. The prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

C. Dispute Resolution 1. Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states. 2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.

1. Upon request by a member state, the Commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the Compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.

2. The Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.

D. Enforcement 1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact. 2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees. 3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

1. The Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this Compact.

2. By majority vote, the Commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the Commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the Commission. The Commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.

SECTION 11. DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE AND ASSOCIATED RULES, WITHDRAWAL, AND AMENDMENT A. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact. B. Any state that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that state. C. Any member state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. 1. A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute. 2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's physical therapy licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal. D. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any physical therapy licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact. E. This Compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.

A. The Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact statute is enacted into law in the tenth member state. The provisions, which become effective at that time, shall be limited to the powers granted to the Commission relating to assembly and the promulgation of rules. Thereafter, the Commission shall meet and exercise rulemaking powers necessary to the implementation and administration of the Compact.

B. Any state that joins the Compact subsequent to the Commission's initial adoption of the rules shall be subject to the rules as they exist on the date on which the Compact becomes law in that state. Any rule that has been previously adopted by the Commission shall have the full force and effect of law on the day the Compact becomes law in that state.

C. Any member state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same. 1. A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute. 2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's physical therapy licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

1. A member state's withdrawal shall not take effect until six (6) months after enactment of the repealing statute.

2. Withdrawal shall not affect the continuing requirement of the withdrawing state's physical therapy licensing board to comply with the investigative and adverse action reporting requirements of this act prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

D. Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any physical therapy licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.

E. This Compact may be amended by the member states. No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is enacted into the laws of all member states.

SECTION 12. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any party state, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters.

Added by Act 2019, No. 313,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-14-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq.: (1) "Appraisal": (A) As a noun, means the act or process of estimating value or an estimate of value; and (B) As an adjective, means of or pertaining to appraising and related functions, i.e., appraisal practice and appraisal services; (2) "Appraisal Foundation" and "foundation" mean the Appraisal Foundation established on November 30, 1987, as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of Illinois; (3) "Appraisal practice" and "appraisal services" mean the work or services performed by appraisers for clients; (4) "Appraisal Standards Board" means the board created under Article XI, sections 11.01 - 11.13 inclusive, of the bylaws of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended April 22, 1990; (5) "Appraisal Subcommittee" means the subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council established under Title XI, the Real Estate Appraisal Reform Amendments of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, section 1102, by amendment to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978, 12 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq., through the addition of new section 1011, "Establishment of Appraisal Subcommittee"; (6) "Appraiser" or "real estate fee appraiser" means any person who, for a fee or other consideration, develops and communicates a real estate appraisal or otherwise gives an opinion of the value of real estate or any interest in real estate; (7) "Appraiser Qualifications Board" means the board created under Article XII, sections 12.01 - 12.08 inclusive, of the bylaws of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended April 22, 1990; (8) [Repealed.] (9) "Client" means any person for whom an appraiser performs a service; (10) "Federal financial institutions regulatory agencies" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the National Credit Union Administration; (11) "Federally related transaction" means any real estate-related financial transaction which: (A) A financial institution, a federal financial institution's regulatory agency, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation engages in, contracts for, or regulates; and (B) In accordance with any federal law, rule, or regulation, as the same may be amended, requires the services of an appraiser; (12) "Financial institution" means an insured depository institution as defined in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1813(c)(2) , or an insured credit union as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq.; (13) "Independent appraisal assignment" means any engagement for which an appraiser is employed or retained to act or to be perceived by third parties or the public as acting as a disinterested third party in rendering an unbiased analysis, opinion, evaluation, or conclusions relating to the nature, quality, value, or utility identified as real estate or real property; (14) "Market analysis" or "broker's price opinion" means a proposed sale price opinion or recommended listing price given by a licensed real estate broker, salesperson, or other to a potential seller, purchaser, or third party; (15) "Personal property" means identifiable portable and tangible objects which are considered by the general public as being "personal", e.g., furnishings, artwork, antiques, gems and jewelry, collectibles, machinery and equipment; all property that is not classified as real estate; (16) "Real estate" means an identified parcel or tract of land, including improvements, if any; (17) (A) "Real estate appraisal" means an unbiased estimate of the nature, quality, value, or utility of an interest in, or aspect of, identified real estate and related personalty. (B) (i) A real estate appraisal may be classified by subject matter into either a valuation or an evaluation. (ii) Valuation is the process of estimating the market value, investment value, insurable value, or other properly defined value of an identified interest or interests in a specific parcel or parcels of real estate as of a given date. (iii) Evaluation or analysis is the study of the nature, quality, or utility of a parcel of real estate, or interests in or aspects of real property, in which a value estimate is not necessarily required, i.e., a study of real estate or real property other than estimating value; (18) "Real estate-related financial transaction" means any transaction involving: (A) The sale, lease, purchase, investment in, or exchange of real property, including interests in property, or the financing thereof; (B) The refinancing of real property or interests in real property; and (C) The use of real property or interests in property as security for a loan or investment, including mortgage-backed securities; (19) "Real property" means interest, benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of real estate; (20) (A) "Registered apprentice appraiser" means an individual who has satisfied the requirements for apprentice appraiser by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and who is subject to direct control and supervision by a qualified state-certified appraiser supervisor as a part of upgrading his or her classification to state-licensed or state-certified. (B) The scope of practice for a registered apprentice appraiser is the appraisal of properties that the state-certified appraiser supervisor is permitted by his or her current credential and competent to appraise; (21) "Report" means: (A) Any communication, written or oral, of an appraisal, review, or analysis; (B) The document that is transmitted to the client upon completion of an assignment; or (C) The tangible expression of an appraiser's service; (22) "Review" means the act or process of critically studying a report prepared by another; (23) "State-certified general appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state certification in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all real property types of any monetary size and complexity; (24) "State-certified residential appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state certification in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all property types up to a monetary size and complexity as prescribed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; (25) "State-licensed appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state licensing in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all property types up to a monetary size and complexity as prescribed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies; (26) "State-registered appraiser" means any person who has satisfied the requirements for a state-registered appraiser credential as set forth in § 17-14-307 or requirements as may have been determined by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors and who may perform appraisals on any type of property except when the purpose of the appraisal is for use in federally related transactions; (27) "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice" means the entire body of rules, definitions, binding requirements, guidelines, explanatory comments, and ethical conduct provisions, as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, which provide the basis for an individual to conduct the practice of professional appraisal with integrity, objectivity, and independent judgment and in an ethical manner; and (28) "Written appraisal" means the conclusions of an appraiser's valuation analysis communicated to the client in writing. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 1991, No. 416, § 2; 1991, No. 541, § 2; 1993, No. 413, § 2; 1993, No. 1270, § 1; 2001, No. 1256, § 2; 2009, No. 628, §§ 4, 5.

As used in the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, § 17-14-101 et seq., § 17-14-201 et seq., and § 17-14-301 et seq.:

(1) "Appraisal": (A) As a noun, means the act or process of estimating value or an estimate of value; and (B) As an adjective, means of or pertaining to appraising and related functions, i.e., appraisal practice and appraisal services;

(A) As a noun, means the act or process of estimating value or an estimate of value; and

(B) As an adjective, means of or pertaining to appraising and related functions, i.e., appraisal practice and appraisal services;

(2) "Appraisal Foundation" and "foundation" mean the Appraisal Foundation established on November 30, 1987, as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of Illinois;

(3) "Appraisal practice" and "appraisal services" mean the work or services performed by appraisers for clients;

(4) "Appraisal Standards Board" means the board created under Article XI, sections 11.01 - 11.13 inclusive, of the bylaws of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended April 22, 1990;

(5) "Appraisal Subcommittee" means the subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council established under Title XI, the Real Estate Appraisal Reform Amendments of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, section 1102, by amendment to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978, 12 U.S.C. § 3301 et seq., through the addition of new section 1011, "Establishment of Appraisal Subcommittee";

(6) "Appraiser" or "real estate fee appraiser" means any person who, for a fee or other consideration, develops and communicates a real estate appraisal or otherwise gives an opinion of the value of real estate or any interest in real estate;

(7) "Appraiser Qualifications Board" means the board created under Article XII, sections 12.01 - 12.08 inclusive, of the bylaws of the Appraisal Foundation, as amended April 22, 1990;

(8) [Repealed.]

(9) "Client" means any person for whom an appraiser performs a service;

(10) "Federal financial institutions regulatory agencies" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the National Credit Union Administration;

(11) "Federally related transaction" means any real estate-related financial transaction which: (A) A financial institution, a federal financial institution's regulatory agency, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation engages in, contracts for, or regulates; and (B) In accordance with any federal law, rule, or regulation, as the same may be amended, requires the services of an appraiser;

(A) A financial institution, a federal financial institution's regulatory agency, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation engages in, contracts for, or regulates; and

(B) In accordance with any federal law, rule, or regulation, as the same may be amended, requires the services of an appraiser;

(12) "Financial institution" means an insured depository institution as defined in the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1813(c)(2) , or an insured credit union as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1751 et seq.;

(13) "Independent appraisal assignment" means any engagement for which an appraiser is employed or retained to act or to be perceived by third parties or the public as acting as a disinterested third party in rendering an unbiased analysis, opinion, evaluation, or conclusions relating to the nature, quality, value, or utility identified as real estate or real property;

(14) "Market analysis" or "broker's price opinion" means a proposed sale price opinion or recommended listing price given by a licensed real estate broker, salesperson, or other to a potential seller, purchaser, or third party;

(15) "Personal property" means identifiable portable and tangible objects which are considered by the general public as being "personal", e.g., furnishings, artwork, antiques, gems and jewelry, collectibles, machinery and equipment; all property that is not classified as real estate;

(16) "Real estate" means an identified parcel or tract of land, including improvements, if any;

(17) (A) "Real estate appraisal" means an unbiased estimate of the nature, quality, value, or utility of an interest in, or aspect of, identified real estate and related personalty. (B) (i) A real estate appraisal may be classified by subject matter into either a valuation or an evaluation. (ii) Valuation is the process of estimating the market value, investment value, insurable value, or other properly defined value of an identified interest or interests in a specific parcel or parcels of real estate as of a given date. (iii) Evaluation or analysis is the study of the nature, quality, or utility of a parcel of real estate, or interests in or aspects of real property, in which a value estimate is not necessarily required, i.e., a study of real estate or real property other than estimating value;

(A) "Real estate appraisal" means an unbiased estimate of the nature, quality, value, or utility of an interest in, or aspect of, identified real estate and related personalty.

(B) (i) A real estate appraisal may be classified by subject matter into either a valuation or an evaluation. (ii) Valuation is the process of estimating the market value, investment value, insurable value, or other properly defined value of an identified interest or interests in a specific parcel or parcels of real estate as of a given date. (iii) Evaluation or analysis is the study of the nature, quality, or utility of a parcel of real estate, or interests in or aspects of real property, in which a value estimate is not necessarily required, i.e., a study of real estate or real property other than estimating value;

(i) A real estate appraisal may be classified by subject matter into either a valuation or an evaluation.

(ii) Valuation is the process of estimating the market value, investment value, insurable value, or other properly defined value of an identified interest or interests in a specific parcel or parcels of real estate as of a given date.

(iii) Evaluation or analysis is the study of the nature, quality, or utility of a parcel of real estate, or interests in or aspects of real property, in which a value estimate is not necessarily required, i.e., a study of real estate or real property other than estimating value;

(18) "Real estate-related financial transaction" means any transaction involving: (A) The sale, lease, purchase, investment in, or exchange of real property, including interests in property, or the financing thereof; (B) The refinancing of real property or interests in real property; and (C) The use of real property or interests in property as security for a loan or investment, including mortgage-backed securities;

(A) The sale, lease, purchase, investment in, or exchange of real property, including interests in property, or the financing thereof;

(B) The refinancing of real property or interests in real property; and

(C) The use of real property or interests in property as security for a loan or investment, including mortgage-backed securities;

(19) "Real property" means interest, benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of real estate;

(20) (A) "Registered apprentice appraiser" means an individual who has satisfied the requirements for apprentice appraiser by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and who is subject to direct control and supervision by a qualified state-certified appraiser supervisor as a part of upgrading his or her classification to state-licensed or state-certified. (B) The scope of practice for a registered apprentice appraiser is the appraisal of properties that the state-certified appraiser supervisor is permitted by his or her current credential and competent to appraise;

(A) "Registered apprentice appraiser" means an individual who has satisfied the requirements for apprentice appraiser by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and who is subject to direct control and supervision by a qualified state-certified appraiser supervisor as a part of upgrading his or her classification to state-licensed or state-certified.

(B) The scope of practice for a registered apprentice appraiser is the appraisal of properties that the state-certified appraiser supervisor is permitted by his or her current credential and competent to appraise;

(21) "Report" means: (A) Any communication, written or oral, of an appraisal, review, or analysis; (B) The document that is transmitted to the client upon completion of an assignment; or (C) The tangible expression of an appraiser's service;

(A) Any communication, written or oral, of an appraisal, review, or analysis;

(B) The document that is transmitted to the client upon completion of an assignment; or

(C) The tangible expression of an appraiser's service;

(22) "Review" means the act or process of critically studying a report prepared by another;

(23) "State-certified general appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state certification in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all real property types of any monetary size and complexity;

(24) "State-certified residential appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state certification in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all property types up to a monetary size and complexity as prescribed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies;

(25) "State-licensed appraiser" means any individual who has satisfied the requirements for state licensing in the State of Arkansas and who is qualified to perform appraisals of all property types up to a monetary size and complexity as prescribed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies;

(26) "State-registered appraiser" means any person who has satisfied the requirements for a state-registered appraiser credential as set forth in § 17-14-307 or requirements as may have been determined by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors and who may perform appraisals on any type of property except when the purpose of the appraisal is for use in federally related transactions;

(27) "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice" means the entire body of rules, definitions, binding requirements, guidelines, explanatory comments, and ethical conduct provisions, as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, which provide the basis for an individual to conduct the practice of professional appraisal with integrity, objectivity, and independent judgment and in an ethical manner; and

(28) "Written appraisal" means the conclusions of an appraiser's valuation analysis communicated to the client in writing.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 1, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 416, § 2; 1991, No. 541, § 2; 1993, No. 413, § 2; 1993, No. 1270, § 1; 2001, No. 1256, § 2; 2009, No. 628, §§ 4, 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-27-403 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-27-403
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter is not applicable to employees of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or local boards of education who meet the certification as established or which may be established by the State Board of Education. (b) This subchapter does not: (1) Limit or restrict the regulation of the title, setting of standards, qualifications, training, or experience of those who seek to engage in the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling and who have been or will be certified by the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for the position for which they have been employed; (2) Require persons employed by the State of Arkansas, the director or administrative head of a social service agency or division of a city or county, or applicants for such employment to be licensed; (3) Limit the activities and services of a student or intern seeking to fulfill the educational requirements in order to qualify for a license under this subchapter or acts of other recognized health or behavioral sciences professions; (4) Prohibit individuals not licensed under the provisions of this subchapter who work in self-help groups or programs or not-for-profit organizations from providing services in those groups, programs, or organizations or agencies; (5) Prevent qualified members of other recognized health or behavioral science professions from performing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions; (6) Prevent persons licensed under other health or behavioral science boards from the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling so long as those persons maintain current licensure in their respective fields; (7) Prevent members of the clergy or Christian Science practitioners from performing work within the standards and any code of ethics of their respective professions as long as they do not hold themselves out to the public as being licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselors; or (8) Restrict the licensure of programs under §§ 20-64-901 - 20-64-909 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2241, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1588, § 3.

(a) This subchapter is not applicable to employees of the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education or local boards of education who meet the certification as established or which may be established by the State Board of Education.

(b) This subchapter does not: (1) Limit or restrict the regulation of the title, setting of standards, qualifications, training, or experience of those who seek to engage in the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling and who have been or will be certified by the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for the position for which they have been employed; (2) Require persons employed by the State of Arkansas, the director or administrative head of a social service agency or division of a city or county, or applicants for such employment to be licensed; (3) Limit the activities and services of a student or intern seeking to fulfill the educational requirements in order to qualify for a license under this subchapter or acts of other recognized health or behavioral sciences professions; (4) Prohibit individuals not licensed under the provisions of this subchapter who work in self-help groups or programs or not-for-profit organizations from providing services in those groups, programs, or organizations or agencies; (5) Prevent qualified members of other recognized health or behavioral science professions from performing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions; (6) Prevent persons licensed under other health or behavioral science boards from the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling so long as those persons maintain current licensure in their respective fields; (7) Prevent members of the clergy or Christian Science practitioners from performing work within the standards and any code of ethics of their respective professions as long as they do not hold themselves out to the public as being licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselors; or (8) Restrict the licensure of programs under §§ 20-64-901 - 20-64-909 .

(1) Limit or restrict the regulation of the title, setting of standards, qualifications, training, or experience of those who seek to engage in the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling and who have been or will be certified by the State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for the position for which they have been employed;

(2) Require persons employed by the State of Arkansas, the director or administrative head of a social service agency or division of a city or county, or applicants for such employment to be licensed;

(3) Limit the activities and services of a student or intern seeking to fulfill the educational requirements in order to qualify for a license under this subchapter or acts of other recognized health or behavioral sciences professions;

(4) Prohibit individuals not licensed under the provisions of this subchapter who work in self-help groups or programs or not-for-profit organizations from providing services in those groups, programs, or organizations or agencies;

(5) Prevent qualified members of other recognized health or behavioral science professions from performing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions;

(6) Prevent persons licensed under other health or behavioral science boards from the practice of alcoholism and drug abuse counseling so long as those persons maintain current licensure in their respective fields;

(7) Prevent members of the clergy or Christian Science practitioners from performing work within the standards and any code of ethics of their respective professions as long as they do not hold themselves out to the public as being licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselors; or

(8) Restrict the licensure of programs under §§ 20-64-901 - 20-64-909 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2241, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1588, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-90-101
Definition - Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The "practice of optometry" means the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions of the human eye, lid, adnexa, and visual system, including the removal of foreign bodies from the cornea, conjunctiva, lid, or adnexa but shall exclude other surgery of the lid, adnexa, or visual system which requires anything other than a topical anesthetic. (2) "Optometry" shall include utilizing any method or means which the licensed optometrist is educationally qualified to provide, as established and determined by the State Board of Optometry. In administering this chapter, the board shall by rule prescribe those acts, services, procedures, and practices which constitute both primary optometric eye care and the practice of optometry. (3) (A) The "practice of optometry" shall include, but not be limited to, the prescribing and sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses, the prescribing and administering of all oral and topical drugs for the diagnosis or treatment only of conditions of the eye, lids, and adnexa, and the prescribing and administering of epinephrine, benadryl, or other comparable medication for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions. (B) All licensed optometrists are prohibited from using ophthalmic lasers for surgical procedures except as permitted in subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, performing cataract surgery, performing radial keratotomy surgery, and selling prescription drugs. (C) (i) Optometrists are excluded from possessing, administering, or prescribing those pharmaceutical agents listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq., except hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs. (ii) A prescription written by an optometrist for hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not authorize refills. (D) The "practice of optometry" includes the following procedures: (i) Injections, excluding intravenous or intraocular injections; (ii) Incision and curettage of a chalazion; (iii) Removal and biopsy of skin lesions with low risk of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the lid margin or nasal to the puncta; (iv) Laser capsulotomy; and (v) Laser trabeculoplasty. (b) Any person who utilizes any objective or subjective method, including, but not limited to, self-testing devices and computerized or automated refracting devices for the purpose of preparing an optical prescription, to analyze or determine any optical defect, deficiency, deformity, or visual or muscular anomaly of the visual system, who measures the curvature of the human cornea, who prescribes, tints, coats, dispenses, adapts, or duplicates lenses, prisms, ocular exercises, visual therapy, or orthoptics for the correction, relief, or aid of the visual functions, who prescribes, adapts, fits, duplicates, dispenses, modifies, sells, or supplies contact lenses, or who holds himself or herself out as being able to do so, shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of optometry. (c) Those licensed optometrists who meet the qualifications and standards established by the board shall be designated "optometric physicians". (d) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to physicians and surgeons as defined in the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq. (e) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the performance of those acts, practices, and procedures, including the ordering, application, and sale of tints or coats for spectacle lenses, by legally qualified persons who are specifically authorized and approved by the Ophthalmic Dispensing Act, § 17-89-101 et seq. (f) (1) Every licensed optometrist shall within ten (10) days of receipt of written notification of the filing of a claim or lawsuit alleging malpractice against him or her notify the board by registered letter of the lawsuit and provide information or reports as required by the board. (2) All information and reports shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., and shall be released only upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1556, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 579,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 579,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1361,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1941, No. 94, § 1; 1979, No. 710, §§ 1, 3; 1981, No. 836, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-801, 72-801.1; Acts 1987, No. 101, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 176, § 1; 1997, No. 176, § 1; 1997, No. 186, § 1.

(a) (1) The "practice of optometry" means the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions of the human eye, lid, adnexa, and visual system, including the removal of foreign bodies from the cornea, conjunctiva, lid, or adnexa but shall exclude other surgery of the lid, adnexa, or visual system which requires anything other than a topical anesthetic. (2) "Optometry" shall include utilizing any method or means which the licensed optometrist is educationally qualified to provide, as established and determined by the State Board of Optometry. In administering this chapter, the board shall by rule prescribe those acts, services, procedures, and practices which constitute both primary optometric eye care and the practice of optometry. (3) (A) The "practice of optometry" shall include, but not be limited to, the prescribing and sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses, the prescribing and administering of all oral and topical drugs for the diagnosis or treatment only of conditions of the eye, lids, and adnexa, and the prescribing and administering of epinephrine, benadryl, or other comparable medication for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions. (B) All licensed optometrists are prohibited from using ophthalmic lasers for surgical procedures except as permitted in subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, performing cataract surgery, performing radial keratotomy surgery, and selling prescription drugs. (C) (i) Optometrists are excluded from possessing, administering, or prescribing those pharmaceutical agents listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq., except hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs. (ii) A prescription written by an optometrist for hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not authorize refills. (D) The "practice of optometry" includes the following procedures: (i) Injections, excluding intravenous or intraocular injections; (ii) Incision and curettage of a chalazion; (iii) Removal and biopsy of skin lesions with low risk of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the lid margin or nasal to the puncta; (iv) Laser capsulotomy; and (v) Laser trabeculoplasty.

(1) The "practice of optometry" means the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions of the human eye, lid, adnexa, and visual system, including the removal of foreign bodies from the cornea, conjunctiva, lid, or adnexa but shall exclude other surgery of the lid, adnexa, or visual system which requires anything other than a topical anesthetic.

(2) "Optometry" shall include utilizing any method or means which the licensed optometrist is educationally qualified to provide, as established and determined by the State Board of Optometry. In administering this chapter, the board shall by rule prescribe those acts, services, procedures, and practices which constitute both primary optometric eye care and the practice of optometry.

(3) (A) The "practice of optometry" shall include, but not be limited to, the prescribing and sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses, the prescribing and administering of all oral and topical drugs for the diagnosis or treatment only of conditions of the eye, lids, and adnexa, and the prescribing and administering of epinephrine, benadryl, or other comparable medication for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions. (B) All licensed optometrists are prohibited from using ophthalmic lasers for surgical procedures except as permitted in subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, performing cataract surgery, performing radial keratotomy surgery, and selling prescription drugs. (C) (i) Optometrists are excluded from possessing, administering, or prescribing those pharmaceutical agents listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq., except hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs. (ii) A prescription written by an optometrist for hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not authorize refills. (D) The "practice of optometry" includes the following procedures: (i) Injections, excluding intravenous or intraocular injections; (ii) Incision and curettage of a chalazion; (iii) Removal and biopsy of skin lesions with low risk of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the lid margin or nasal to the puncta; (iv) Laser capsulotomy; and (v) Laser trabeculoplasty.

(A) The "practice of optometry" shall include, but not be limited to, the prescribing and sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses, the prescribing and administering of all oral and topical drugs for the diagnosis or treatment only of conditions of the eye, lids, and adnexa, and the prescribing and administering of epinephrine, benadryl, or other comparable medication for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions.

(B) All licensed optometrists are prohibited from using ophthalmic lasers for surgical procedures except as permitted in subdivision (a)(3)(D) of this section, performing cataract surgery, performing radial keratotomy surgery, and selling prescription drugs.

(C) (i) Optometrists are excluded from possessing, administering, or prescribing those pharmaceutical agents listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq., except hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs. (ii) A prescription written by an optometrist for hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not authorize refills.

(i) Optometrists are excluded from possessing, administering, or prescribing those pharmaceutical agents listed in Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq., except hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs.

(ii) A prescription written by an optometrist for hydrocodone combination drugs, regardless of their schedule, in combination with oral analgesic drugs, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not authorize refills.

(D) The "practice of optometry" includes the following procedures: (i) Injections, excluding intravenous or intraocular injections; (ii) Incision and curettage of a chalazion; (iii) Removal and biopsy of skin lesions with low risk of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the lid margin or nasal to the puncta; (iv) Laser capsulotomy; and (v) Laser trabeculoplasty.

(i) Injections, excluding intravenous or intraocular injections;

(ii) Incision and curettage of a chalazion;

(iii) Removal and biopsy of skin lesions with low risk of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the lid margin or nasal to the puncta;

(iv) Laser capsulotomy; and

(v) Laser trabeculoplasty.

(b) Any person who utilizes any objective or subjective method, including, but not limited to, self-testing devices and computerized or automated refracting devices for the purpose of preparing an optical prescription, to analyze or determine any optical defect, deficiency, deformity, or visual or muscular anomaly of the visual system, who measures the curvature of the human cornea, who prescribes, tints, coats, dispenses, adapts, or duplicates lenses, prisms, ocular exercises, visual therapy, or orthoptics for the correction, relief, or aid of the visual functions, who prescribes, adapts, fits, duplicates, dispenses, modifies, sells, or supplies contact lenses, or who holds himself or herself out as being able to do so, shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of optometry.

(c) Those licensed optometrists who meet the qualifications and standards established by the board shall be designated "optometric physicians".

(d) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to physicians and surgeons as defined in the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the performance of those acts, practices, and procedures, including the ordering, application, and sale of tints or coats for spectacle lenses, by legally qualified persons who are specifically authorized and approved by the Ophthalmic Dispensing Act, § 17-89-101 et seq.

(f) (1) Every licensed optometrist shall within ten (10) days of receipt of written notification of the filing of a claim or lawsuit alleging malpractice against him or her notify the board by registered letter of the lawsuit and provide information or reports as required by the board. (2) All information and reports shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., and shall be released only upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(1) Every licensed optometrist shall within ten (10) days of receipt of written notification of the filing of a claim or lawsuit alleging malpractice against him or her notify the board by registered letter of the lawsuit and provide information or reports as required by the board.

(2) All information and reports shall be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., and shall be released only upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1556, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 579,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 579,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1361,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1941, No. 94, § 1; 1979, No. 710, §§ 1, 3; 1981, No. 836, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-801, 72-801.1; Acts 1987, No. 101, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 176, § 1; 1997, No. 176, § 1; 1997, No. 186, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-104-205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 888, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 888, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-106-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 106 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-106-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Consumer" means a person who is a resident of this state but who is not a licensed practitioner or radiologic technologist or licensed technologist or limited licensed technologist under this chapter; (2) "Direct supervision", pertaining to students, means responsibility for, and control of, radiation safety, protection, and technical aspects of the application of ionizing radiation to human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, with the parameters that are outlined by educational accreditation agencies that are recognized by the State Board of Health; (3) "Ionizing radiation" means gamma rays, X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high speed electrons, protons, neutrons, and other nuclear particles; (4) "License" means a certificate issued by the State Board of Health authorizing the licensee to use radioactive materials or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with this chapter; (5) "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, or optometry in this state; (6) "Licensed technologist" means a person other than a licensed practitioner who administers radioactive substances or uses medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner and who is "grandfathered" under this chapter; (7) "Limited license" means an authorization to perform radiologic procedures under the supervision of a licensed practitioner that are limited to specific parts of the human body, specifically of the chest and skeletal structures, or limited to specific procedures, or both; (8) "Limited licensed technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, radiologic technologist, or licensed technologist, who: (A) While under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, operates medical equipment emitting ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes on human beings that are limited to specific body parts; and (B) Has successfully passed a limited scope examination deemed appropriate by the State Board of Health; (9) "Medical dosimetrist" means a person who is certified or eligible for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board; (10) "Nuclear medicine technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who performs therapeutic, in vivo, imaging, and measurement procedures, prepares radiopharmaceuticals, and administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals to human beings while under supervision of a licensed practitioner who is licensed as required to possess and use radioactive materials; (11) "Radiation health/medical physicist" means a person who is certified or eligible for certification in radiologic physics by the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Health Physics, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine; (12) "Radiation practitioner" means a licensed practitioner who has completed a residency in radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation oncology, or is certified by the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine or its equivalent; (13) "Radiation therapist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner or nuclear medicine technologist, who applies radiation to humans for therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner; (14) "Radiologic technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, licensed under this chapter who administers radioactive substances or uses medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner and holds a national certification obtained through education and examination; (15) "Radiologic technology" is the science of using a radioactive substance or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation of humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; and (16) "Temporary license" means a certificate issued by the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee authorizing the applicant to use radioactive materials or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes when licensure or relicensure is pending before the committee and when the issuance may be justified by special circumstances as determined by the committee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 63, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 62, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 3; 2003, No. 1395, §§ 1-3.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Consumer" means a person who is a resident of this state but who is not a licensed practitioner or radiologic technologist or licensed technologist or limited licensed technologist under this chapter;

(2) "Direct supervision", pertaining to students, means responsibility for, and control of, radiation safety, protection, and technical aspects of the application of ionizing radiation to human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, with the parameters that are outlined by educational accreditation agencies that are recognized by the State Board of Health;

(3) "Ionizing radiation" means gamma rays, X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high speed electrons, protons, neutrons, and other nuclear particles;

(4) "License" means a certificate issued by the State Board of Health authorizing the licensee to use radioactive materials or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with this chapter;

(5) "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, or optometry in this state;

(6) "Licensed technologist" means a person other than a licensed practitioner who administers radioactive substances or uses medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner and who is "grandfathered" under this chapter;

(7) "Limited license" means an authorization to perform radiologic procedures under the supervision of a licensed practitioner that are limited to specific parts of the human body, specifically of the chest and skeletal structures, or limited to specific procedures, or both;

(8) "Limited licensed technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, radiologic technologist, or licensed technologist, who: (A) While under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, operates medical equipment emitting ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes on human beings that are limited to specific body parts; and (B) Has successfully passed a limited scope examination deemed appropriate by the State Board of Health;

(A) While under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, operates medical equipment emitting ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes on human beings that are limited to specific body parts; and

(B) Has successfully passed a limited scope examination deemed appropriate by the State Board of Health;

(9) "Medical dosimetrist" means a person who is certified or eligible for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board;

(10) "Nuclear medicine technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who performs therapeutic, in vivo, imaging, and measurement procedures, prepares radiopharmaceuticals, and administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals to human beings while under supervision of a licensed practitioner who is licensed as required to possess and use radioactive materials;

(11) "Radiation health/medical physicist" means a person who is certified or eligible for certification in radiologic physics by the American Board of Radiology, the American Board of Health Physics, the American Board of Medical Physics, or the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine;

(12) "Radiation practitioner" means a licensed practitioner who has completed a residency in radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation oncology, or is certified by the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine or its equivalent;

(13) "Radiation therapist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner or nuclear medicine technologist, who applies radiation to humans for therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner;

(14) "Radiologic technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, licensed under this chapter who administers radioactive substances or uses medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a licensed practitioner and holds a national certification obtained through education and examination;

(15) "Radiologic technology" is the science of using a radioactive substance or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation of humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; and

(16) "Temporary license" means a certificate issued by the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee authorizing the applicant to use radioactive materials or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation for human diagnostic or therapeutic purposes when licensure or relicensure is pending before the committee and when the issuance may be justified by special circumstances as determined by the committee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 63, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 62, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 3; 2003, No. 1395, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-36-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-36-306
Grounds for revocation
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a landscape architect upon proof that: (1) The holder of the license is practicing in violation of this chapter or in violation of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter; (2) The license or certificate has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation; (3) Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate; (4) The holder of the license or certificate is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name; (5) The holder of the license or certificate has been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; (6) The holder of the license or certificate has been found guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of landscape architecture; (7) The holder of the license or certificate affixed, or permitted to be affixed, his or her seal or name to plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by the holder or under his or her responsible supervisory control; (8) The holder of the license or certificate has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction; (9) The holder of the license has committed gross unprofessional conduct; or (10) The holder of the license has: (A) Had a professional license suspended or revoked; (B) Had imposed other disciplinary action by a regulatory body of another state for any cause other than failure to pay applicable fees; or (C) Surrendered or did not renew a professional license after the initiation of any investigation or proceeding by such a body. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 43, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 353, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2905; Acts 2001, No. 617, § 17; 2009, No. 1367, § 18.

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a landscape architect upon proof that:

(1) The holder of the license is practicing in violation of this chapter or in violation of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter;

(2) The license or certificate has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation;

(3) Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate;

(4) The holder of the license or certificate is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name;

(5) The holder of the license or certificate has been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ;

(6) The holder of the license or certificate has been found guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of landscape architecture;

(7) The holder of the license or certificate affixed, or permitted to be affixed, his or her seal or name to plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by the holder or under his or her responsible supervisory control;

(8) The holder of the license or certificate has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(9) The holder of the license has committed gross unprofessional conduct; or

(10) The holder of the license has: (A) Had a professional license suspended or revoked; (B) Had imposed other disciplinary action by a regulatory body of another state for any cause other than failure to pay applicable fees; or (C) Surrendered or did not renew a professional license after the initiation of any investigation or proceeding by such a body.

(A) Had a professional license suspended or revoked;

(B) Had imposed other disciplinary action by a regulatory body of another state for any cause other than failure to pay applicable fees; or

(C) Surrendered or did not renew a professional license after the initiation of any investigation or proceeding by such a body.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 43, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 353, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2905; Acts 2001, No. 617, § 17; 2009, No. 1367, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-505 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-26-505
Application of certification requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has practiced natural hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years as of December 31, 2015, shall be granted a natural hair braiding certificate if he or she completes and files the following on or before December 31, 2015: (1) An application for certification; (2) Payment of the registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years; (3) An affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that he or she has practiced hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years; and (4) An affidavit signed by an employer or customer of the applicant attesting that he or she has witnessed the applicant practicing natural hair braiding in the past two (2) years. (b) (1) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide a certificate, a license, or a registration from another state that shows that he or she was legally practicing natural hair styling, braiding, or natural hair cultivation in that state; (B) Pass a written examination approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee; (C) Submit an application for certification; and (D) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years. (2) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification who is not asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide proof of completion of an eighty-hour health and safety course approved by the committee; (B) Provide proof of completion of a forty-hour scalp care course approved by the committee; (C) Pass a written examination approved and administered by the committee on health, safety, scalp care, and this subchapter; (D) Submit an application for certification; and (E) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years. (c) An individual may engage in natural hair braiding and operate an establishment where only natural hair braiding is practiced without obtaining natural hair braiding certification. Added by Act 2015, No. 409,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A person who has practiced natural hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years as of December 31, 2015, shall be granted a natural hair braiding certificate if he or she completes and files the following on or before December 31, 2015: (1) An application for certification; (2) Payment of the registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years; (3) An affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that he or she has practiced hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years; and (4) An affidavit signed by an employer or customer of the applicant attesting that he or she has witnessed the applicant practicing natural hair braiding in the past two (2) years.

(1) An application for certification;

(2) Payment of the registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years;

(3) An affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that he or she has practiced hair braiding for two (2) consecutive years; and

(4) An affidavit signed by an employer or customer of the applicant attesting that he or she has witnessed the applicant practicing natural hair braiding in the past two (2) years.

(b) (1) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide a certificate, a license, or a registration from another state that shows that he or she was legally practicing natural hair styling, braiding, or natural hair cultivation in that state; (B) Pass a written examination approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee; (C) Submit an application for certification; and (D) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years. (2) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification who is not asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide proof of completion of an eighty-hour health and safety course approved by the committee; (B) Provide proof of completion of a forty-hour scalp care course approved by the committee; (C) Pass a written examination approved and administered by the committee on health, safety, scalp care, and this subchapter; (D) Submit an application for certification; and (E) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years.

(1) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide a certificate, a license, or a registration from another state that shows that he or she was legally practicing natural hair styling, braiding, or natural hair cultivation in that state; (B) Pass a written examination approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee; (C) Submit an application for certification; and (D) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years.

(A) Provide a certificate, a license, or a registration from another state that shows that he or she was legally practicing natural hair styling, braiding, or natural hair cultivation in that state;

(B) Pass a written examination approved by the Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee;

(C) Submit an application for certification; and

(D) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years.

(2) Except as provided under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for natural hair braiding certification who is not asserting reciprocity with another state shall: (A) Provide proof of completion of an eighty-hour health and safety course approved by the committee; (B) Provide proof of completion of a forty-hour scalp care course approved by the committee; (C) Pass a written examination approved and administered by the committee on health, safety, scalp care, and this subchapter; (D) Submit an application for certification; and (E) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years.

(A) Provide proof of completion of an eighty-hour health and safety course approved by the committee;

(B) Provide proof of completion of a forty-hour scalp care course approved by the committee;

(C) Pass a written examination approved and administered by the committee on health, safety, scalp care, and this subchapter;

(D) Submit an application for certification; and

(E) Pay a registration fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) every two (2) years.

(c) An individual may engage in natural hair braiding and operate an establishment where only natural hair braiding is practiced without obtaining natural hair braiding certification.

Added by Act 2015, No. 409,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-17-306
Nonresidents - Actions against
Status: in_force

In addition, every nonresident applicant shall file an irrevocable consent that actions may be commenced against the applicant in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas, by the service of any summons, process, or pleading authorized by the law on the Secretary-treasurer of the Auctioneer's Licensing Board. The consent shall stipulate and agree that the service of the process, summons, or pleading on the secretary-treasurer shall be taken and held in all courts to be as valid and binding as if actual service had been made upon the applicant in Arkansas. In case any summons, process, or pleading is served upon the secretary-treasurer of the board, it shall be by duplicate copies, one (1) of which shall be retained in the office of the board, and the other immediately forwarded by registered mail to the last known business address of the applicant against whom the summons, process, or pleading may be directed. Acts 1989, No. 266, § 10.

In addition, every nonresident applicant shall file an irrevocable consent that actions may be commenced against the applicant in any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Arkansas, by the service of any summons, process, or pleading authorized by the law on the Secretary-treasurer of the Auctioneer's Licensing Board. The consent shall stipulate and agree that the service of the process, summons, or pleading on the secretary-treasurer shall be taken and held in all courts to be as valid and binding as if actual service had been made upon the applicant in Arkansas. In case any summons, process, or pleading is served upon the secretary-treasurer of the board, it shall be by duplicate copies, one (1) of which shall be retained in the office of the board, and the other immediately forwarded by registered mail to the last known business address of the applicant against whom the summons, process, or pleading may be directed.

Acts 1989, No. 266, § 10.