Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-701 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-82-701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Collaborative agreement" means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of a patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and if delegated by the consulting dentist, other services provided by law to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in a public setting without the supervision and presence of the dentist and without a prior examination of the persons by the dentist; (2) "Collaborative dental hygienist" means a dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit I, a Collaborative Care Permit II, or both, from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and who has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than one (1) consulting dentist regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; (3) "Consulting dentist" means a dentist who holds a Collaborative Dental Care Permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and: (A) If engaged in the private practice of dentistry, has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than three (3) collaborative dental hygienists regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; or (B) Is employed by the Department of Health; (4) "Medicaid" means the medical assistance program established under § 20-77-101 et seq.; (5) "Public settings" means: (A) Adult long-term care facilities; (B) Charitable health clinics that provide free or reduced-fee services to low-income patients; (C) County incarceration facilities; (D) Facilities that primarily serve individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities; (E) Head Start programs; (F) Homes of homebound patients who qualify for in-home medical assistance; (G) Hospital long-term care units; (H) Local health units; (I) Schools; (J) Community health centers; and (K) State correctional institutions; and (6) "Senior citizen" means a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Collaborative agreement" means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of a patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and if delegated by the consulting dentist, other services provided by law to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in a public setting without the supervision and presence of the dentist and without a prior examination of the persons by the dentist;

(2) "Collaborative dental hygienist" means a dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit I, a Collaborative Care Permit II, or both, from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and who has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than one (1) consulting dentist regarding the provision of services under this subchapter;

(3) "Consulting dentist" means a dentist who holds a Collaborative Dental Care Permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and: (A) If engaged in the private practice of dentistry, has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than three (3) collaborative dental hygienists regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; or (B) Is employed by the Department of Health;

(A) If engaged in the private practice of dentistry, has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than three (3) collaborative dental hygienists regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; or

(B) Is employed by the Department of Health;

(4) "Medicaid" means the medical assistance program established under § 20-77-101 et seq.;

(5) "Public settings" means: (A) Adult long-term care facilities; (B) Charitable health clinics that provide free or reduced-fee services to low-income patients; (C) County incarceration facilities; (D) Facilities that primarily serve individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities; (E) Head Start programs; (F) Homes of homebound patients who qualify for in-home medical assistance; (G) Hospital long-term care units; (H) Local health units; (I) Schools; (J) Community health centers; and (K) State correctional institutions; and

(A) Adult long-term care facilities;

(B) Charitable health clinics that provide free or reduced-fee services to low-income patients;

(C) County incarceration facilities;

(D) Facilities that primarily serve individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities;

(E) Head Start programs;

(F) Homes of homebound patients who qualify for in-home medical assistance;

(G) Hospital long-term care units;

(H) Local health units;

(I) Schools;

(J) Community health centers; and

(K) State correctional institutions; and

(6) "Senior citizen" means a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-99-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-99-202
Medical board - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall hold its regular meetings on the fourth Thursday in November and the fourth Thursday in June and shall have the power to call special meetings at such times as it deems necessary. (b) It may meet at such places as a majority may agree upon, consulting the convenience of the board and applicants for examination and certificates. Acts 1969, No. 168, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1604.

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall hold its regular meetings on the fourth Thursday in November and the fourth Thursday in June and shall have the power to call special meetings at such times as it deems necessary.

(b) It may meet at such places as a majority may agree upon, consulting the convenience of the board and applicants for examination and certificates.

Acts 1969, No. 168, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-42-304
Fees
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall have authority to establish, charge, and collect the following fees: (1) An application fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); (2) An original broker's license fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00); (3) A broker's license annual renewal fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00); (4) An original salesperson's license fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00); (5) A salesperson's license annual renewal fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00); (6) A broker's expired license fee not to exceed one hundred ten dollars ($110) per year or fraction thereof; (7) A salesperson's expired license fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00) per year or fraction thereof; (8) A license reissuance fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00); (9) An initial duplicate license fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00); (10) A duplicate license annual renewal fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00); (11) A transfer fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00); (12) (A) An examination fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). (B) However, the commission at its discretion may direct each applicant to pay the actual costs of the examination fee directly to a testing service engaged by the commission to administer the examination; (13) Pursuant to § 17-42-313 , an appeal filing fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100); (14) A Real Estate Recovery Fund fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00); and (15) The actual cost of a state and federal criminal history background check. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 7; 1995, No. 1285, § 1; 2001, No. 535, § 1; 2005, No. 657, § 2.

The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall have authority to establish, charge, and collect the following fees:

(1) An application fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00);

(2) An original broker's license fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00);

(3) A broker's license annual renewal fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00);

(4) An original salesperson's license fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00);

(5) A salesperson's license annual renewal fee not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00);

(6) A broker's expired license fee not to exceed one hundred ten dollars ($110) per year or fraction thereof;

(7) A salesperson's expired license fee not to exceed eighty dollars ($80.00) per year or fraction thereof;

(8) A license reissuance fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00);

(9) An initial duplicate license fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00);

(10) A duplicate license annual renewal fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00);

(11) A transfer fee not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00);

(12) (A) An examination fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). (B) However, the commission at its discretion may direct each applicant to pay the actual costs of the examination fee directly to a testing service engaged by the commission to administer the examination;

(A) An examination fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

(B) However, the commission at its discretion may direct each applicant to pay the actual costs of the examination fee directly to a testing service engaged by the commission to administer the examination;

(13) Pursuant to § 17-42-313 , an appeal filing fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100);

(14) A Real Estate Recovery Fund fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00); and

(15) The actual cost of a state and federal criminal history background check.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 7; 1995, No. 1285, § 1; 2001, No. 535, § 1; 2005, No. 657, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-910 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-910
Violation
Status: in_force

Following the exercise of due process, the Arkansas State Medical Board may discipline a graduate registered physician who: (1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license; (2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; (3) Violates any provision of this subchapter or any rules adopted by the board pertaining to this chapter; (4) Is convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; (5) Is a habitual user of intoxicants or drugs to the extent that he or she is unable to safely perform as a graduate registered physician; or (6) Has been adjudicated as mentally incompetent or has a mental condition that renders him or her unable to safely perform as a graduate registered physician. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 102, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Following the exercise of due process, the Arkansas State Medical Board may discipline a graduate registered physician who:

(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license;

(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) Violates any provision of this subchapter or any rules adopted by the board pertaining to this chapter;

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

(5) Is a habitual user of intoxicants or drugs to the extent that he or she is unable to safely perform as a graduate registered physician; or

(6) Has been adjudicated as mentally incompetent or has a mental condition that renders him or her unable to safely perform as a graduate registered physician.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 102, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-409 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-93-409
Qualification - Athletic trainer
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of this subchapter, a person is actively engaged as an athletic trainer if the person has performed such duties as a principal part of his or her full-time employment under the direction of a licensed physician for three (3) of the past five (5) years preceding the application. (b) An applicant for an Arkansas athletic trainer's license must: (1) Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; (2) Meet other curriculum and internship requirements as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training; (3) Pass an examination for licensure as designated by the board which is a reliable, valid, legally defensible examination for determining minimum competency in athletic training; (4) Submit appropriate application forms to the board; and (5) Pay all appropriate fees. (c) Notarized proof of employment, performance of duties, and supervision shall accompany the person's application. (d) Anyone who meets the qualifications prescribed in subsection (b) of this section except for the examination requirement under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be issued a temporary nonrenewable trainer's permit which shall expire one (1) year after the date of application therefor. Acts 1995, No. 1279, § 11; 2001, No. 1124, § 5.

(a) For the purpose of this subchapter, a person is actively engaged as an athletic trainer if the person has performed such duties as a principal part of his or her full-time employment under the direction of a licensed physician for three (3) of the past five (5) years preceding the application.

(b) An applicant for an Arkansas athletic trainer's license must: (1) Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; (2) Meet other curriculum and internship requirements as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training; (3) Pass an examination for licensure as designated by the board which is a reliable, valid, legally defensible examination for determining minimum competency in athletic training; (4) Submit appropriate application forms to the board; and (5) Pay all appropriate fees.

(1) Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;

(2) Meet other curriculum and internship requirements as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training;

(3) Pass an examination for licensure as designated by the board which is a reliable, valid, legally defensible examination for determining minimum competency in athletic training;

(4) Submit appropriate application forms to the board; and

(5) Pay all appropriate fees.

(c) Notarized proof of employment, performance of duties, and supervision shall accompany the person's application.

(d) Anyone who meets the qualifications prescribed in subsection (b) of this section except for the examination requirement under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be issued a temporary nonrenewable trainer's permit which shall expire one (1) year after the date of application therefor.

Acts 1995, No. 1279, § 11; 2001, No. 1124, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-99-306 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-99-306
Annual registration - Failure to reregister
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A license or reregistration fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Arkansas State Medical Board by each respiratory care practitioner who holds a license to practice respiratory care in the State of Arkansas. (2) The reregistration fee shall be paid before or during the birth month of the license holder beginning in 1998, and each year thereafter. During the implementation year of 1998, fees shall be prorated. (3) Failure to reregister and pay the fee by the last day of the birth month of the license holder shall cause the license of any person so failing to reregister to expire automatically. (b) (1) Any delinquent license of less than five (5) years may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part of a year it has been delinquent. (2) Any person who shall fail to reregister and pay the annual license fee for five (5) or more consecutive years shall be required to be reexamined by the board before the license may be reinstated. (c) (1) The board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section. (2) If the board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1969, No. 168, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1612; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 10; 1995, No. 1094, § 8; 1997, No. 313, § 3.

(a) (1) A license or reregistration fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Arkansas State Medical Board by each respiratory care practitioner who holds a license to practice respiratory care in the State of Arkansas. (2) The reregistration fee shall be paid before or during the birth month of the license holder beginning in 1998, and each year thereafter. During the implementation year of 1998, fees shall be prorated. (3) Failure to reregister and pay the fee by the last day of the birth month of the license holder shall cause the license of any person so failing to reregister to expire automatically.

(1) A license or reregistration fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Arkansas State Medical Board by each respiratory care practitioner who holds a license to practice respiratory care in the State of Arkansas.

(2) The reregistration fee shall be paid before or during the birth month of the license holder beginning in 1998, and each year thereafter. During the implementation year of 1998, fees shall be prorated.

(3) Failure to reregister and pay the fee by the last day of the birth month of the license holder shall cause the license of any person so failing to reregister to expire automatically.

(b) (1) Any delinquent license of less than five (5) years may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part of a year it has been delinquent. (2) Any person who shall fail to reregister and pay the annual license fee for five (5) or more consecutive years shall be required to be reexamined by the board before the license may be reinstated.

(1) Any delinquent license of less than five (5) years may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part of a year it has been delinquent.

(2) Any person who shall fail to reregister and pay the annual license fee for five (5) or more consecutive years shall be required to be reexamined by the board before the license may be reinstated.

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

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

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

Amended by Act 2023, No. 79,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1969, No. 168, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1612; Acts 1987, No. 952, § 10; 1995, No. 1094, § 8; 1997, No. 313, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Declare the practice of social work a professional practice affecting the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) Subject the practice of social work to effective regulation and control to promote, preserve, and protect the public interest; and (3) Declare a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of social work, as defined in this chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of social work in the State of Arkansas. (b) This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Declare the practice of social work a professional practice affecting the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) Subject the practice of social work to effective regulation and control to promote, preserve, and protect the public interest; and (3) Declare a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of social work, as defined in this chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of social work in the State of Arkansas.

(1) Declare the practice of social work a professional practice affecting the public health, safety, and welfare;

(2) Subject the practice of social work to effective regulation and control to promote, preserve, and protect the public interest; and

(3) Declare a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of social work, as defined in this chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of social work in the State of Arkansas.

(b) This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.

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

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-105-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 105 / Section 17-105-102
Qualifications for licensure
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual must be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board before the individual may practice as a physician assistant. (b) The board may grant a license as a physician assistant to an applicant who: (1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board; (2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board; (3) Has successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. or by its successor agency and has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; (4) Certifies that he or she is mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice as a physician assistant; (5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration as a physician assistant under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's practice as a physician assistant, unless the board considers the condition and agrees to licensure; (6) [Repealed.] (7) Submits to the board any other information the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications; (8) Has been approved by the board; (9) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (10) After July 1, 1999, has at least a bachelor's degree in some field of study from a regionally accredited college or university, unless the applicant has: (A) Prior service as a military corpsman and is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the applicant is currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; (B) Was serving as a physician assistant in a federal facility located in the State of Arkansas on or after July 1, 1999, and who is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (C) Was licensed in good standing on June 30, 1999, by the board; or (D) Was enrolled on or before July 1, 1999, in a physician assistant program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 130, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 263,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 851, § 2.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual must be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board before the individual may practice as a physician assistant.

(b) The board may grant a license as a physician assistant to an applicant who: (1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board; (2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board; (3) Has successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. or by its successor agency and has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; (4) Certifies that he or she is mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice as a physician assistant; (5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration as a physician assistant under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's practice as a physician assistant, unless the board considers the condition and agrees to licensure; (6) [Repealed.] (7) Submits to the board any other information the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications; (8) Has been approved by the board; (9) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (10) After July 1, 1999, has at least a bachelor's degree in some field of study from a regionally accredited college or university, unless the applicant has: (A) Prior service as a military corpsman and is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the applicant is currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; (B) Was serving as a physician assistant in a federal facility located in the State of Arkansas on or after July 1, 1999, and who is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (C) Was licensed in good standing on June 30, 1999, by the board; or (D) Was enrolled on or before July 1, 1999, in a physician assistant program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

(1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board;

(2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board;

(3) Has successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. or by its successor agency and has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;

(4) Certifies that he or she is mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice as a physician assistant;

(5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration as a physician assistant under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's practice as a physician assistant, unless the board considers the condition and agrees to licensure;

(6) [Repealed.]

(7) Submits to the board any other information the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications;

(8) Has been approved by the board;

(9) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(10) After July 1, 1999, has at least a bachelor's degree in some field of study from a regionally accredited college or university, unless the applicant has: (A) Prior service as a military corpsman and is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the applicant is currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; (B) Was serving as a physician assistant in a federal facility located in the State of Arkansas on or after July 1, 1999, and who is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; (C) Was licensed in good standing on June 30, 1999, by the board; or (D) Was enrolled on or before July 1, 1999, in a physician assistant program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

(A) Prior service as a military corpsman and is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the applicant is currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;

(B) Was serving as a physician assistant in a federal facility located in the State of Arkansas on or after July 1, 1999, and who is a graduate of a physician assistant education program recognized by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs;

(C) Was licensed in good standing on June 30, 1999, by the board; or

(D) Was enrolled on or before July 1, 1999, in a physician assistant program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 634,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 130, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 263,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 851, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-31-307
Expiration and renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Certificates of registration shall expire on December 31 of the year for which issued or renewed and shall become invalid thereafter unless renewed. (b) (1) The Department of Agriculture shall notify by letter to the last known address every person registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate and the amount of the fee required for its renewal of one (1) year. (2) Notice shall be delivered at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of such a certificate. (c) (1) (A) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall require persons who are licensed under this subchapter to complete not fewer than six (6) hours of continuing forestry education during the previous year beginning January 1, 2001, as a condition of license renewal. (B) Continuing forestry education shall be equivalent to the Society of American Foresters Category I for continuing forestry education which includes, but is not limited to, seminars, short courses, and workshops in forestry or a related subject matter as approved by the commission. (2) Credit accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for each hour of actual contact. (3) (A) The commission may approve continuing forestry education courses offered by professional organizations, institutions of higher education, qualified individuals, or specialty societies. (B) The commission may approve credit hours for meetings, presentations, or other activities considered by the commission to be a form of continuing forestry education. (4) A successful applicant for licensure under this subchapter shall have two (2) years from the date the license is issued to complete the first year's requirements for continuing forestry education. After two (2) years, the registered forester shall complete the continuing forestry education requirements as required by this subsection. (d) The commission may waive the continuing forestry education requirements in cases of hardship, illness, or retirement from active forestry practice. (e) The commission may promulgate rules to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. (f) Renewal of a certificate of registration shall be for a fee set annually by the commission. (g) The failure on the part of any registrant to renew the certificate annually in the month of December as required in this section shall not deprive the person of the right of renewal, but the fee to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after December 31 shall be increased ten percent (10%) for each month or fraction of a month that payment of renewal is delayed. However, the maximum fee for delayed renewal shall not exceed two (2) times the annual renewal fee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1402, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 17; 1971, No. 122, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2417; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 11; 2011, No. 177, § 4.

(a) Certificates of registration shall expire on December 31 of the year for which issued or renewed and shall become invalid thereafter unless renewed.

(b) (1) The Department of Agriculture shall notify by letter to the last known address every person registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate and the amount of the fee required for its renewal of one (1) year. (2) Notice shall be delivered at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of such a certificate.

(1) The Department of Agriculture shall notify by letter to the last known address every person registered under this chapter of the date of the expiration of the certificate and the amount of the fee required for its renewal of one (1) year.

(2) Notice shall be delivered at least one (1) month in advance of the date of the expiration of such a certificate.

(c) (1) (A) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall require persons who are licensed under this subchapter to complete not fewer than six (6) hours of continuing forestry education during the previous year beginning January 1, 2001, as a condition of license renewal. (B) Continuing forestry education shall be equivalent to the Society of American Foresters Category I for continuing forestry education which includes, but is not limited to, seminars, short courses, and workshops in forestry or a related subject matter as approved by the commission. (2) Credit accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for each hour of actual contact. (3) (A) The commission may approve continuing forestry education courses offered by professional organizations, institutions of higher education, qualified individuals, or specialty societies. (B) The commission may approve credit hours for meetings, presentations, or other activities considered by the commission to be a form of continuing forestry education. (4) A successful applicant for licensure under this subchapter shall have two (2) years from the date the license is issued to complete the first year's requirements for continuing forestry education. After two (2) years, the registered forester shall complete the continuing forestry education requirements as required by this subsection.

(1) (A) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall require persons who are licensed under this subchapter to complete not fewer than six (6) hours of continuing forestry education during the previous year beginning January 1, 2001, as a condition of license renewal. (B) Continuing forestry education shall be equivalent to the Society of American Foresters Category I for continuing forestry education which includes, but is not limited to, seminars, short courses, and workshops in forestry or a related subject matter as approved by the commission.

(A) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall require persons who are licensed under this subchapter to complete not fewer than six (6) hours of continuing forestry education during the previous year beginning January 1, 2001, as a condition of license renewal.

(B) Continuing forestry education shall be equivalent to the Society of American Foresters Category I for continuing forestry education which includes, but is not limited to, seminars, short courses, and workshops in forestry or a related subject matter as approved by the commission.

(2) Credit accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for each hour of actual contact.

(3) (A) The commission may approve continuing forestry education courses offered by professional organizations, institutions of higher education, qualified individuals, or specialty societies. (B) The commission may approve credit hours for meetings, presentations, or other activities considered by the commission to be a form of continuing forestry education.

(A) The commission may approve continuing forestry education courses offered by professional organizations, institutions of higher education, qualified individuals, or specialty societies.

(B) The commission may approve credit hours for meetings, presentations, or other activities considered by the commission to be a form of continuing forestry education.

(4) A successful applicant for licensure under this subchapter shall have two (2) years from the date the license is issued to complete the first year's requirements for continuing forestry education. After two (2) years, the registered forester shall complete the continuing forestry education requirements as required by this subsection.

(d) The commission may waive the continuing forestry education requirements in cases of hardship, illness, or retirement from active forestry practice.

(e) The commission may promulgate rules to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.

(f) Renewal of a certificate of registration shall be for a fee set annually by the commission.

(g) The failure on the part of any registrant to renew the certificate annually in the month of December as required in this section shall not deprive the person of the right of renewal, but the fee to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after December 31 shall be increased ten percent (10%) for each month or fraction of a month that payment of renewal is delayed. However, the maximum fee for delayed renewal shall not exceed two (2) times the annual renewal fee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1402, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 17; 1971, No. 122, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2417; Acts 1999, No. 993, § 11; 2011, No. 177, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-1-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 17-1-103
Registration, certification, and licensing for criminal offenders
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship. (2) The public is best protected when offenders are given the opportunity to secure employment or to engage in a meaningful trade, occupation, or profession. (b) (1) (A) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b)(2) of this section in determining eligibility under this section, a board, commission, department, or an agency may take into consideration conviction of certain crimes that have not been annulled, expunged, or pardoned. (B) However, such convictions shall not operate as an automatic bar to registration, certification, or licensing for any trade, profession, or occupation. (2) The following criminal records shall not be used, distributed, or disseminated in connection with an application for a registration, license, or certificate: (A) Records of arrest not followed by a valid felony conviction by the courts; (B) Convictions that have been annulled or expunged or pardoned by the Governor; and (C) Misdemeanor convictions, except misdemeanor sex offenses and misdemeanors involving violence. (c) The board, commission, department, or agency shall state explicitly in writing the reasons for a decision that prohibits the applicant from practicing the trade, occupation, or profession if the decision is based, in whole or in part, on conviction of a felony. (d) For the purposes of this section, completion of the following shall be deemed prima facie evidence of sufficient rehabilitation: (1) Probation, parole, or post-release supervision; and (2) A period of five (5) years after final discharge or release from any term of imprisonment in the state penitentiary without any subsequent conviction. (e) Any complaints concerning the violation of this section shall be adjudicated in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., for administrative and judicial review. (f) (1) This section shall apply to any board, commission, department, agency, or any other body that deals in licensing or regulating a profession, trade, or occupation in the State of Arkansas. (2) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to make this section known to any board, commission, department, or agency affected by this section. (g) This section shall not apply to teacher licensure or certification or nursing licensure and certification as governed by §§ 6-17-410 and 17-87-312 respectively. Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 237, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1973, No. 280, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2601 -- 71-2606; Acts 1997, No. 1317, § 1; 2001, No. 752, § 3; 2005, No. 1994, § 487.

(a) (1) It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship. (2) The public is best protected when offenders are given the opportunity to secure employment or to engage in a meaningful trade, occupation, or profession.

(1) It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship.

(2) The public is best protected when offenders are given the opportunity to secure employment or to engage in a meaningful trade, occupation, or profession.

(b) (1) (A) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b)(2) of this section in determining eligibility under this section, a board, commission, department, or an agency may take into consideration conviction of certain crimes that have not been annulled, expunged, or pardoned. (B) However, such convictions shall not operate as an automatic bar to registration, certification, or licensing for any trade, profession, or occupation. (2) The following criminal records shall not be used, distributed, or disseminated in connection with an application for a registration, license, or certificate: (A) Records of arrest not followed by a valid felony conviction by the courts; (B) Convictions that have been annulled or expunged or pardoned by the Governor; and (C) Misdemeanor convictions, except misdemeanor sex offenses and misdemeanors involving violence.

(1) (A) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b)(2) of this section in determining eligibility under this section, a board, commission, department, or an agency may take into consideration conviction of certain crimes that have not been annulled, expunged, or pardoned. (B) However, such convictions shall not operate as an automatic bar to registration, certification, or licensing for any trade, profession, or occupation.

(A) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b)(2) of this section in determining eligibility under this section, a board, commission, department, or an agency may take into consideration conviction of certain crimes that have not been annulled, expunged, or pardoned.

(B) However, such convictions shall not operate as an automatic bar to registration, certification, or licensing for any trade, profession, or occupation.

(2) The following criminal records shall not be used, distributed, or disseminated in connection with an application for a registration, license, or certificate: (A) Records of arrest not followed by a valid felony conviction by the courts; (B) Convictions that have been annulled or expunged or pardoned by the Governor; and (C) Misdemeanor convictions, except misdemeanor sex offenses and misdemeanors involving violence.

(A) Records of arrest not followed by a valid felony conviction by the courts;

(B) Convictions that have been annulled or expunged or pardoned by the Governor; and

(C) Misdemeanor convictions, except misdemeanor sex offenses and misdemeanors involving violence.

(c) The board, commission, department, or agency shall state explicitly in writing the reasons for a decision that prohibits the applicant from practicing the trade, occupation, or profession if the decision is based, in whole or in part, on conviction of a felony.

(d) For the purposes of this section, completion of the following shall be deemed prima facie evidence of sufficient rehabilitation: (1) Probation, parole, or post-release supervision; and (2) A period of five (5) years after final discharge or release from any term of imprisonment in the state penitentiary without any subsequent conviction.

(1) Probation, parole, or post-release supervision; and

(2) A period of five (5) years after final discharge or release from any term of imprisonment in the state penitentiary without any subsequent conviction.

(e) Any complaints concerning the violation of this section shall be adjudicated in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., for administrative and judicial review.

(f) (1) This section shall apply to any board, commission, department, agency, or any other body that deals in licensing or regulating a profession, trade, or occupation in the State of Arkansas. (2) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to make this section known to any board, commission, department, or agency affected by this section.

(1) This section shall apply to any board, commission, department, agency, or any other body that deals in licensing or regulating a profession, trade, or occupation in the State of Arkansas.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to make this section known to any board, commission, department, or agency affected by this section.

(g) This section shall not apply to teacher licensure or certification or nursing licensure and certification as governed by §§ 6-17-410 and 17-87-312 respectively.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 659,§ 237, eff. 1/1/2024.

Acts 1973, No. 280, §§ 1-6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2601 -- 71-2606; Acts 1997, No. 1317, § 1; 2001, No. 752, § 3; 2005, No. 1994, § 487.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-81-105
Prosecution of violations
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to reasonable prosecutorial discretion, it is the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of the State of Arkansas to prosecute to final judgment every criminal violation of this chapter committed within their jurisdictions when requested and authorized by the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (b) (1) The board may also take administrative action against a person that violates this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 . (2) Upon a finding that a chiropractic physician has violated this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 , the board may order: (A) Sanctions; (B) A license suspension; or (C) A license revocation. (c) The board has immunity from civil liability for any requested prosecutorial action resulting from this section. Amended by Act 2013, No. 513,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-437.

(a) Subject to reasonable prosecutorial discretion, it is the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of the State of Arkansas to prosecute to final judgment every criminal violation of this chapter committed within their jurisdictions when requested and authorized by the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(b) (1) The board may also take administrative action against a person that violates this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 . (2) Upon a finding that a chiropractic physician has violated this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 , the board may order: (A) Sanctions; (B) A license suspension; or (C) A license revocation.

(1) The board may also take administrative action against a person that violates this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 .

(2) Upon a finding that a chiropractic physician has violated this subchapter, § 5-37-505 , or § 5-37-506 , the board may order: (A) Sanctions; (B) A license suspension; or (C) A license revocation.

(A) Sanctions;

(B) A license suspension; or

(C) A license revocation.

(c) The board has immunity from civil liability for any requested prosecutorial action resulting from this section.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 513,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-437.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-23-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-23-102
Exemptions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Transactions involving the sale or transfer of precious metals by a wholesale jeweler to a retail jeweler or licensed dealer; (2) Transactions involving coins regardless of whether or not such coins contain precious metals; (3) Any financial institution which is covered by federal or state deposit insurance; (4) Any person doing business under the laws of this state or the United States relating to any broker-dealer or commodity futures commission merchant or commodity trading advisor or agent duly registered and regulated by the State Securities Department or the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission; or (5) Pawn brokers. Acts 1981, No. 87, § 1; 1981, No. 541, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5401; Acts 1991, No. 729, § 1; 2011, No. 1037, § 2.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1) Transactions involving the sale or transfer of precious metals by a wholesale jeweler to a retail jeweler or licensed dealer;

(2) Transactions involving coins regardless of whether or not such coins contain precious metals;

(3) Any financial institution which is covered by federal or state deposit insurance;

(4) Any person doing business under the laws of this state or the United States relating to any broker-dealer or commodity futures commission merchant or commodity trading advisor or agent duly registered and regulated by the State Securities Department or the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission; or

(5) Pawn brokers.

Acts 1981, No. 87, § 1; 1981, No. 541, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5401; Acts 1991, No. 729, § 1; 2011, No. 1037, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-17-401
Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund
Status: in_force

(a) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board shall establish and administer the "Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund" which shall only be used for education and recovery purposes as detailed in this chapter. (b) The fees collected under § 17-17-404 shall be deposited into the fund. Amended by Act 2023, No. 677,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.

(a) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board shall establish and administer the "Auctioneer Education and Recovery Fund" which shall only be used for education and recovery purposes as detailed in this chapter.

(b) The fees collected under § 17-17-404 shall be deposited into the fund.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 677,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1999, No. 227, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-50-406 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-50-406
Sale of forfeited property
Status: in_force

If a law enforcement agency desires to sell property forfeited to it under § 17-50-404 , the law enforcement agency shall: (1) Publish at least two (2) times a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county notice of the sale, including the time, place, conditions of the sale, and a description of the property to be sold; (2) Send a copy of the notice of the sale to each person having ownership of or a security interest in the property by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in the manner provided in Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure if: (A) The property is of a type for which title or registration is required by law; (B) The owner of the property is known in fact to the law enforcement agency at the time of seizure; or (C) The property is subject to a security interest perfected in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, § 4-1-101 et seq.; and (3) Dispose of the property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash without appraisal. Acts 2003, No. 855, § 1.

If a law enforcement agency desires to sell property forfeited to it under § 17-50-404 , the law enforcement agency shall:

(1) Publish at least two (2) times a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county notice of the sale, including the time, place, conditions of the sale, and a description of the property to be sold;

(2) Send a copy of the notice of the sale to each person having ownership of or a security interest in the property by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in the manner provided in Rule 4 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure if: (A) The property is of a type for which title or registration is required by law; (B) The owner of the property is known in fact to the law enforcement agency at the time of seizure; or (C) The property is subject to a security interest perfected in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, § 4-1-101 et seq.; and

(A) The property is of a type for which title or registration is required by law;

(B) The owner of the property is known in fact to the law enforcement agency at the time of seizure; or

(C) The property is subject to a security interest perfected in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, § 4-1-101 et seq.; and

(3) Dispose of the property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash without appraisal.

Acts 2003, No. 855, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-407 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-407
Curriculum
Status: in_force

(a) A school or college of barbering shall not be approved by the State Board of Barber Examiners and a license shall not be issued to operate or conduct any school or college of barbering until the applicant demonstrates to the board that it is fully qualified to thoroughly educate and instruct students in all subjects necessary and required to qualify them as competent barbers. (b) A school of barbering shall not be approved by the board unless it: (1) Meets the admission requirements under this subchapter; and (2) (A) Requires as a prerequisite to graduation a course of instruction and practice of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for licensed cosmetologists, and for all other students not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice of not more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day, five (5) days a week, within a period of not fewer than nine (9) months from the date of enrollment. (B) The course of instruction shall include the following subjects, with the curriculum hours as specified in the rules and procedures of the board: (i) Scientific fundamentals for barbering; (ii) Physiology; (iii) Hygiene; (iv) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics; (v) Massaging and manipulating the muscles of the face, neck, and scalp; (vi) Hair cutting; (vii) Bobbing; (viii) Waving; (ix) Shaving; (x) Beard trimming; and (xi) Chemical services. (c) Each barber college shall abide by the following guidelines: (1) Conduct a course of study and training which shall consist of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for students who are licensed cosmetologists, and as to all other students not fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) clock hours. The average daily schedule of each student shall consist of the following: (A) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of theoretical study in a classroom; (B) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of scientific barber practice in a classroom other than general clinic; and (C) Five (5) clock hours of general barber practice. Each barber college shall average five (5) services per day per student; (2) Teach no fewer than one-third (1/3) of its total enrollment scientific barbering practice, theory, or general barber practice at one (1) time; (3) Post a daily schedule of its course of study in its general clinic where it can be easily read by all students; and (4) Require a maximum attendance in all subjects. A student shall not be permitted to spend more than eight (8) hours in the college in any one (1) day. (d) The board shall promulgate rules that distinguish between a secondary and a postsecondary education curriculum. (e) The curriculum described in this section may be completed through supervisory learning in a classroom, online, or on a distance education platform for up to fifty percent (50%) of the student's training program as authorized by the United States Department of Education as existed on January 1, 2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1417,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 109, §§ 3, 8, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-525, 71-530, 71-534; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 11.

(a) A school or college of barbering shall not be approved by the State Board of Barber Examiners and a license shall not be issued to operate or conduct any school or college of barbering until the applicant demonstrates to the board that it is fully qualified to thoroughly educate and instruct students in all subjects necessary and required to qualify them as competent barbers.

(b) A school of barbering shall not be approved by the board unless it: (1) Meets the admission requirements under this subchapter; and (2) (A) Requires as a prerequisite to graduation a course of instruction and practice of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for licensed cosmetologists, and for all other students not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice of not more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day, five (5) days a week, within a period of not fewer than nine (9) months from the date of enrollment. (B) The course of instruction shall include the following subjects, with the curriculum hours as specified in the rules and procedures of the board: (i) Scientific fundamentals for barbering; (ii) Physiology; (iii) Hygiene; (iv) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics; (v) Massaging and manipulating the muscles of the face, neck, and scalp; (vi) Hair cutting; (vii) Bobbing; (viii) Waving; (ix) Shaving; (x) Beard trimming; and (xi) Chemical services.

(1) Meets the admission requirements under this subchapter; and

(2) (A) Requires as a prerequisite to graduation a course of instruction and practice of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for licensed cosmetologists, and for all other students not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice of not more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day, five (5) days a week, within a period of not fewer than nine (9) months from the date of enrollment. (B) The course of instruction shall include the following subjects, with the curriculum hours as specified in the rules and procedures of the board: (i) Scientific fundamentals for barbering; (ii) Physiology; (iii) Hygiene; (iv) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics; (v) Massaging and manipulating the muscles of the face, neck, and scalp; (vi) Hair cutting; (vii) Bobbing; (viii) Waving; (ix) Shaving; (x) Beard trimming; and (xi) Chemical services.

(A) Requires as a prerequisite to graduation a course of instruction and practice of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for licensed cosmetologists, and for all other students not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice of not more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) day, five (5) days a week, within a period of not fewer than nine (9) months from the date of enrollment.

(B) The course of instruction shall include the following subjects, with the curriculum hours as specified in the rules and procedures of the board: (i) Scientific fundamentals for barbering; (ii) Physiology; (iii) Hygiene; (iv) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics; (v) Massaging and manipulating the muscles of the face, neck, and scalp; (vi) Hair cutting; (vii) Bobbing; (viii) Waving; (ix) Shaving; (x) Beard trimming; and (xi) Chemical services.

(i) Scientific fundamentals for barbering;

(ii) Physiology;

(iii) Hygiene;

(iv) Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics;

(v) Massaging and manipulating the muscles of the face, neck, and scalp;

(vi) Hair cutting;

(vii) Bobbing;

(viii) Waving;

(ix) Shaving;

(x) Beard trimming; and

(xi) Chemical services.

(c) Each barber college shall abide by the following guidelines: (1) Conduct a course of study and training which shall consist of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for students who are licensed cosmetologists, and as to all other students not fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) clock hours. The average daily schedule of each student shall consist of the following: (A) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of theoretical study in a classroom; (B) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of scientific barber practice in a classroom other than general clinic; and (C) Five (5) clock hours of general barber practice. Each barber college shall average five (5) services per day per student; (2) Teach no fewer than one-third (1/3) of its total enrollment scientific barbering practice, theory, or general barber practice at one (1) time; (3) Post a daily schedule of its course of study in its general clinic where it can be easily read by all students; and (4) Require a maximum attendance in all subjects. A student shall not be permitted to spend more than eight (8) hours in the college in any one (1) day.

(1) Conduct a course of study and training which shall consist of not fewer than five hundred fifty (550) hours for students who are licensed cosmetologists, and as to all other students not fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) clock hours. The average daily schedule of each student shall consist of the following: (A) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of theoretical study in a classroom; (B) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of scientific barber practice in a classroom other than general clinic; and (C) Five (5) clock hours of general barber practice. Each barber college shall average five (5) services per day per student;

(A) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of theoretical study in a classroom;

(B) One and one-fourth (11/4) clock hours of scientific barber practice in a classroom other than general clinic; and

(C) Five (5) clock hours of general barber practice. Each barber college shall average five (5) services per day per student;

(2) Teach no fewer than one-third (1/3) of its total enrollment scientific barbering practice, theory, or general barber practice at one (1) time;

(3) Post a daily schedule of its course of study in its general clinic where it can be easily read by all students; and

(4) Require a maximum attendance in all subjects. A student shall not be permitted to spend more than eight (8) hours in the college in any one (1) day.

(d) The board shall promulgate rules that distinguish between a secondary and a postsecondary education curriculum.

(e) The curriculum described in this section may be completed through supervisory learning in a classroom, online, or on a distance education platform for up to fifty percent (50%) of the student's training program as authorized by the United States Department of Education as existed on January 1, 2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 25, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1417,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 109, §§ 3, 8, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-525, 71-530, 71-534; Acts 1989, No. 388, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-42-308
Inactive license
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensee may place his or her license on inactive status. (2) The holder of an inactive license shall not practice as a real estate broker or salesperson in this state without first activating the license. (b) An inactive license which is not renewed shall be treated as an expired license pursuant to § 17-42-307 . (c) Inactive licenses may be activated upon compliance with requirements established by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, including payment of appropriate fees. (d) The provisions of this chapter relating to disciplinary action against a licensee shall be applicable to an inactive or expired license. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 14.

(a) (1) A licensee may place his or her license on inactive status. (2) The holder of an inactive license shall not practice as a real estate broker or salesperson in this state without first activating the license.

(1) A licensee may place his or her license on inactive status.

(2) The holder of an inactive license shall not practice as a real estate broker or salesperson in this state without first activating the license.

(b) An inactive license which is not renewed shall be treated as an expired license pursuant to § 17-42-307 .

(c) Inactive licenses may be activated upon compliance with requirements established by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, including payment of appropriate fees.

(d) The provisions of this chapter relating to disciplinary action against a licensee shall be applicable to an inactive or expired license.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-25-307
Expiration
Status: in_force

(a) All certificates of license or registration to engage in performing the services of a contractor as defined under § 17-25-101 in the State of Arkansas shall expire at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary date of issuance unless otherwise designated by the Contractors Licensing Board, and all certificates of license or registration shall become invalid on that day unless renewed. (b) A registration may be renewed for a period of one (1) year, two (2) years, or three (3) years with the fee of one hundred dollars ($100) per year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 330,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2020. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 8; 1971, No. 546, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 3; 1985, No. 180, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-708.

(a) All certificates of license or registration to engage in performing the services of a contractor as defined under § 17-25-101 in the State of Arkansas shall expire at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary date of issuance unless otherwise designated by the Contractors Licensing Board, and all certificates of license or registration shall become invalid on that day unless renewed.

(b) A registration may be renewed for a period of one (1) year, two (2) years, or three (3) years with the fee of one hundred dollars ($100) per year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 330,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2020.

Acts 1965, No. 150, § 8; 1971, No. 546, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 3; 1985, No. 180, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-708.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-107-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007". Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007".

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-14-401
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Appraisal Management Company Registration Act". Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Appraisal Management Company Registration Act".

Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-401 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-95-401
License required
Status: in_force

If any person who does not possess a valid license to practice medicine within this state and who is not exempted from the licensing requirements does any of the acts constituting the practice of medicine, he or she shall be deemed to be practicing medicine without complying with the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq. Acts 1957, No. 198, § 4; 1971, No. 53, § 1; 1983, No. 838, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-604.

If any person who does not possess a valid license to practice medicine within this state and who is not exempted from the licensing requirements does any of the acts constituting the practice of medicine, he or she shall be deemed to be practicing medicine without complying with the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq.

Acts 1957, No. 198, § 4; 1971, No. 53, § 1; 1983, No. 838, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-17-209
Seal - Records
Status: in_force

(a) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings. (b) Copies of all records and papers in the office of the board, duly certified and authenticated by the seal of the board, shall be received in evidence in all courts equally and with like effect as the original. (c) All records kept in the office of the board under the authority of this chapter shall be open to public inspection under such rules as shall be prescribed by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1351, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 266, § 14.

(a) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings.

(b) Copies of all records and papers in the office of the board, duly certified and authenticated by the seal of the board, shall be received in evidence in all courts equally and with like effect as the original.

(c) All records kept in the office of the board under the authority of this chapter shall be open to public inspection under such rules as shall be prescribed by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1351, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 266, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-81-103
Effect on existing licenses
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or affect the license of any person holding a valid unrevoked or unsuspended license to practice chiropractic in this state on July 19, 1971. Persons holding valid licenses shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter except as provided in this chapter. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-429.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate or affect the license of any person holding a valid unrevoked or unsuspended license to practice chiropractic in this state on July 19, 1971. Persons holding valid licenses shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter except as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-429.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-303 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-20-303
Application
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate as a barber, barber student, teacher manager instructor, teacher manager instructor student, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college shall file an application for a certificate of registration on a form furnished by the State Board of Barber Examiners and pay the application fee. (b) Any person who desires to practice barbering in this state shall file with the Director of the State Board of Barber Examiners a written application, duly notarized, with certification of at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training, together with: (1) Two (2) identical passport-sized signed photographs; (2) A copy of his or her record of identification; and (3) A copy of his or her Social Security card. (c) A barber applying for reciprocity who has an unrevoked and unexpired license issued by the proper authorities of another state certifying that he or she has completed a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of training, may be issued a certificate of registration as a registered barber upon making the application as required by this chapter and upon the payment of a reciprocity fee that shall include the license fee until the beginning of the next renewal period. (d) (1) An unlicensed person applying for a license who has at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training may be granted registration by examination upon proof of training by the state board in the state in which the person received the training or by another appropriate authority and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of an application fee and examination fee. (2) A barber applying for reciprocity who has fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training must also have been continuously engaged in the practice of barbering for at least one (1) year, in addition to providing proof of licensure and training by the state board where the applicant received training or holds a license, or complete the required number of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours, and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of a reciprocity fee to obtain registration in this state as a registered barber. (e) (1) A person applying for reciprocity who is licensed in a foreign country as a barber is required to pass a practical examination administered by the State Board of Barber Examiners and pay the examination fee to qualify for a license in this state. (2) All documents submitted for the purpose of complying with the requirements for examination shall be original copies and translated into the English language. (3) The application shall be accompanied with a money order for the reciprocity and examination fee. (f) A person who has been continuously licensed or registered in another state to practice barbering as a teacher manager instructor who also meets the requirements under § 17-20-406 may be issued a certificate of registration as a registered barber and teacher manager instructor upon making application as required by law and upon payment of a reciprocity fee to obtain registration in this state as a registered barber, plus a teacher manager instructor reciprocity fee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 7, 8, 14; Pope's Dig., §§ 12075, 12076; Acts 1951, No. 127, §§ 3, 4, 7; 1981, No. 698, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-507, 71-508, 71-514; Acts 1987, No. 563, § 5; 1989, No. 388, § 7; 1993, No. 1056, § 3.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate as a barber, barber student, teacher manager instructor, teacher manager instructor student, barbershop, barber corporation, or barber school or college shall file an application for a certificate of registration on a form furnished by the State Board of Barber Examiners and pay the application fee.

(b) Any person who desires to practice barbering in this state shall file with the Director of the State Board of Barber Examiners a written application, duly notarized, with certification of at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training, together with: (1) Two (2) identical passport-sized signed photographs; (2) A copy of his or her record of identification; and (3) A copy of his or her Social Security card.

(1) Two (2) identical passport-sized signed photographs;

(2) A copy of his or her record of identification; and

(3) A copy of his or her Social Security card.

(c) A barber applying for reciprocity who has an unrevoked and unexpired license issued by the proper authorities of another state certifying that he or she has completed a minimum of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of training, may be issued a certificate of registration as a registered barber upon making the application as required by this chapter and upon the payment of a reciprocity fee that shall include the license fee until the beginning of the next renewal period.

(d) (1) An unlicensed person applying for a license who has at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training may be granted registration by examination upon proof of training by the state board in the state in which the person received the training or by another appropriate authority and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of an application fee and examination fee. (2) A barber applying for reciprocity who has fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training must also have been continuously engaged in the practice of barbering for at least one (1) year, in addition to providing proof of licensure and training by the state board where the applicant received training or holds a license, or complete the required number of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours, and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of a reciprocity fee to obtain registration in this state as a registered barber.

(1) An unlicensed person applying for a license who has at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training may be granted registration by examination upon proof of training by the state board in the state in which the person received the training or by another appropriate authority and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of an application fee and examination fee.

(2) A barber applying for reciprocity who has fewer than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of barber training must also have been continuously engaged in the practice of barbering for at least one (1) year, in addition to providing proof of licensure and training by the state board where the applicant received training or holds a license, or complete the required number of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours, and upon making application as required by law and upon payment of a reciprocity fee to obtain registration in this state as a registered barber.

(e) (1) A person applying for reciprocity who is licensed in a foreign country as a barber is required to pass a practical examination administered by the State Board of Barber Examiners and pay the examination fee to qualify for a license in this state. (2) All documents submitted for the purpose of complying with the requirements for examination shall be original copies and translated into the English language. (3) The application shall be accompanied with a money order for the reciprocity and examination fee.

(1) A person applying for reciprocity who is licensed in a foreign country as a barber is required to pass a practical examination administered by the State Board of Barber Examiners and pay the examination fee to qualify for a license in this state.

(2) All documents submitted for the purpose of complying with the requirements for examination shall be original copies and translated into the English language.

(3) The application shall be accompanied with a money order for the reciprocity and examination fee.

(f) A person who has been continuously licensed or registered in another state to practice barbering as a teacher manager instructor who also meets the requirements under § 17-20-406 may be issued a certificate of registration as a registered barber and teacher manager instructor upon making application as required by law and upon payment of a reciprocity fee to obtain registration in this state as a registered barber, plus a teacher manager instructor reciprocity fee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 313, §§ 7, 8, 14; Pope's Dig., §§ 12075, 12076; Acts 1951, No. 127, §§ 3, 4, 7; 1981, No. 698, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-507, 71-508, 71-514; Acts 1987, No. 563, § 5; 1989, No. 388, § 7; 1993, No. 1056, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-47-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Kind of soil" means a group of natural bodies that has a discrete combination of landscape, morphological, chemical, and physical properties; (2) (A) "Practice of soil classifying" or "practice of professional soil classifying": (i) Means any service or work, the adequate performance of which requires education in the physical, chemical, biological, and soil sciences; training and experience in the application of the special knowledge of these sciences to soil classification; the soil classification by accepted principles and methods; investigation, evaluation, and consultation on the effect of measured, observed, and inferred soil properties upon the various uses; the preparation of soil descriptions, maps, and reports and interpretive drawings, maps, and reports of soil properties; the effect of soil properties upon the various uses; and the effect of the various uses upon kinds of soil, any of which embraces service or work either public or private incidental to the practice of soil classifying. A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice soil classifying within the meaning and intent of this chapter who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or use of some other title represents himself or herself to be a soil classifier; and (ii) Does not mean or include the practice of soil classifying by persons exempt under the provisions of § 17-47-103 , the work ordinarily performed by persons who sample and test soil for fertility status or construction materials, and engineering surveys and soundings to determine soil properties influencing the design and construction of engineering and architectural projects. (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, a person shall not be construed to practice soil classifying unless he or she offers soil classifying services to, or performs soil classifying for, the public; (3) "Professional soil classifier" means a person who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences applicable to soils as natural bodies and of the methods and principles of soil classification experienced in the formation, morphology, description, and mapping of soils, is qualified to practice soil classifying, and who has been registered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (4) "Soil" means all of the groups of natural bodies occupying the unconsolidated portion of the earth's surface capable of supporting plant life and having properties due to the combined effect of climate and living organisms, as modified by topography and time, upon parent materials; (5) "Soil classification" means plotting the boundaries, describing, and evaluating the kinds of soil as to their behavior and response to management under the various uses; (6) "Soil classifier" means a professional soil classifier as defined in subdivision (3) of this section; and (7) "Soil classifier-in-training" means a person who complies with the requirements for education and character and who has passed an examination in the fundamental soil and related subjects as provided for in §§ 17-47-304 and 17-47-305 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 95, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2702.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Kind of soil" means a group of natural bodies that has a discrete combination of landscape, morphological, chemical, and physical properties;

(2) (A) "Practice of soil classifying" or "practice of professional soil classifying": (i) Means any service or work, the adequate performance of which requires education in the physical, chemical, biological, and soil sciences; training and experience in the application of the special knowledge of these sciences to soil classification; the soil classification by accepted principles and methods; investigation, evaluation, and consultation on the effect of measured, observed, and inferred soil properties upon the various uses; the preparation of soil descriptions, maps, and reports and interpretive drawings, maps, and reports of soil properties; the effect of soil properties upon the various uses; and the effect of the various uses upon kinds of soil, any of which embraces service or work either public or private incidental to the practice of soil classifying. A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice soil classifying within the meaning and intent of this chapter who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or use of some other title represents himself or herself to be a soil classifier; and (ii) Does not mean or include the practice of soil classifying by persons exempt under the provisions of § 17-47-103 , the work ordinarily performed by persons who sample and test soil for fertility status or construction materials, and engineering surveys and soundings to determine soil properties influencing the design and construction of engineering and architectural projects. (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, a person shall not be construed to practice soil classifying unless he or she offers soil classifying services to, or performs soil classifying for, the public;

(A) "Practice of soil classifying" or "practice of professional soil classifying": (i) Means any service or work, the adequate performance of which requires education in the physical, chemical, biological, and soil sciences; training and experience in the application of the special knowledge of these sciences to soil classification; the soil classification by accepted principles and methods; investigation, evaluation, and consultation on the effect of measured, observed, and inferred soil properties upon the various uses; the preparation of soil descriptions, maps, and reports and interpretive drawings, maps, and reports of soil properties; the effect of soil properties upon the various uses; and the effect of the various uses upon kinds of soil, any of which embraces service or work either public or private incidental to the practice of soil classifying. A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice soil classifying within the meaning and intent of this chapter who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or use of some other title represents himself or herself to be a soil classifier; and (ii) Does not mean or include the practice of soil classifying by persons exempt under the provisions of § 17-47-103 , the work ordinarily performed by persons who sample and test soil for fertility status or construction materials, and engineering surveys and soundings to determine soil properties influencing the design and construction of engineering and architectural projects.

(i) Means any service or work, the adequate performance of which requires education in the physical, chemical, biological, and soil sciences; training and experience in the application of the special knowledge of these sciences to soil classification; the soil classification by accepted principles and methods; investigation, evaluation, and consultation on the effect of measured, observed, and inferred soil properties upon the various uses; the preparation of soil descriptions, maps, and reports and interpretive drawings, maps, and reports of soil properties; the effect of soil properties upon the various uses; and the effect of the various uses upon kinds of soil, any of which embraces service or work either public or private incidental to the practice of soil classifying. A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice soil classifying within the meaning and intent of this chapter who by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or use of some other title represents himself or herself to be a soil classifier; and

(ii) Does not mean or include the practice of soil classifying by persons exempt under the provisions of § 17-47-103 , the work ordinarily performed by persons who sample and test soil for fertility status or construction materials, and engineering surveys and soundings to determine soil properties influencing the design and construction of engineering and architectural projects.

(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, a person shall not be construed to practice soil classifying unless he or she offers soil classifying services to, or performs soil classifying for, the public;

(3) "Professional soil classifier" means a person who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences applicable to soils as natural bodies and of the methods and principles of soil classification experienced in the formation, morphology, description, and mapping of soils, is qualified to practice soil classifying, and who has been registered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission;

(4) "Soil" means all of the groups of natural bodies occupying the unconsolidated portion of the earth's surface capable of supporting plant life and having properties due to the combined effect of climate and living organisms, as modified by topography and time, upon parent materials;

(5) "Soil classification" means plotting the boundaries, describing, and evaluating the kinds of soil as to their behavior and response to management under the various uses;

(6) "Soil classifier" means a professional soil classifier as defined in subdivision (3) of this section; and

(7) "Soil classifier-in-training" means a person who complies with the requirements for education and character and who has passed an examination in the fundamental soil and related subjects as provided for in §§ 17-47-304 and 17-47-305 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 95, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1975, No. 460, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-23-207 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-23-207
Holding periods
Status: in_force

(a) All persons registered under this chapter shall retain possession of precious metals or precious items in an unaltered condition for fifteen (15) business days after delivering the list to the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or sheriff of the county as required under § 17-23-206 . (b) If the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or sheriff of the county or the prosecuting attorney has probable cause to believe that precious metals or precious items have been stolen, he or she may give notice to the registrant to retain the precious metal or precious item for a specific period of time. Acts 1981, No. 87, § 5; 1981, No. 541, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5405; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 7.

(a) All persons registered under this chapter shall retain possession of precious metals or precious items in an unaltered condition for fifteen (15) business days after delivering the list to the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or sheriff of the county as required under § 17-23-206 .

(b) If the chief law enforcement officer of the city or town or sheriff of the county or the prosecuting attorney has probable cause to believe that precious metals or precious items have been stolen, he or she may give notice to the registrant to retain the precious metal or precious item for a specific period of time.

Acts 1981, No. 87, § 5; 1981, No. 541, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5405; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-107
Privileged communications
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker or his or her secretary, stenographer, or clerk shall not disclose any information acquired from a person consulting him or her in his or her professional capacity except with the written consent of: (A) The person; or (B) In the case of death or disability of the person: (i) The person's own legal guardian; (ii) Another person authorized to sue on behalf of the person; or (iii) The beneficiary of an insurance policy on the person's life, health, or physical condition. (2) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker is not required to treat as confidential a communication that reveals the intended commission of a crime or a harmful act. (3) If the person is a minor under the laws of this state and the information acquired by the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker indicates that the minor was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may be required to testify fully in any examination, trial, or other proceedings in which the commission of such a crime is the subject of inquiry. (4) The licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may disclose a person's acquired information: (A) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker; or (B) (i) In the course of formally reporting to, conferring with, or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, or consultants who share professional responsibility. (ii) Under any circumstance specified in this subdivision (a)(4)(B), a recipient of the disclosed information is bound under this section to regard the information as privileged. (b) This section does not prohibit a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, or a licensed certified social worker from voluntarily testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, or other matters pertaining to children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities, except as prohibited under applicable state and federal laws. Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

(a) (1) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker or his or her secretary, stenographer, or clerk shall not disclose any information acquired from a person consulting him or her in his or her professional capacity except with the written consent of: (A) The person; or (B) In the case of death or disability of the person: (i) The person's own legal guardian; (ii) Another person authorized to sue on behalf of the person; or (iii) The beneficiary of an insurance policy on the person's life, health, or physical condition. (2) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker is not required to treat as confidential a communication that reveals the intended commission of a crime or a harmful act. (3) If the person is a minor under the laws of this state and the information acquired by the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker indicates that the minor was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may be required to testify fully in any examination, trial, or other proceedings in which the commission of such a crime is the subject of inquiry. (4) The licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may disclose a person's acquired information: (A) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker; or (B) (i) In the course of formally reporting to, conferring with, or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, or consultants who share professional responsibility. (ii) Under any circumstance specified in this subdivision (a)(4)(B), a recipient of the disclosed information is bound under this section to regard the information as privileged.

(1) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker or his or her secretary, stenographer, or clerk shall not disclose any information acquired from a person consulting him or her in his or her professional capacity except with the written consent of: (A) The person; or (B) In the case of death or disability of the person: (i) The person's own legal guardian; (ii) Another person authorized to sue on behalf of the person; or (iii) The beneficiary of an insurance policy on the person's life, health, or physical condition.

(A) The person; or

(B) In the case of death or disability of the person: (i) The person's own legal guardian; (ii) Another person authorized to sue on behalf of the person; or (iii) The beneficiary of an insurance policy on the person's life, health, or physical condition.

(i) The person's own legal guardian;

(ii) Another person authorized to sue on behalf of the person; or

(iii) The beneficiary of an insurance policy on the person's life, health, or physical condition.

(2) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker is not required to treat as confidential a communication that reveals the intended commission of a crime or a harmful act.

(3) If the person is a minor under the laws of this state and the information acquired by the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker indicates that the minor was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may be required to testify fully in any examination, trial, or other proceedings in which the commission of such a crime is the subject of inquiry.

(4) The licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker may disclose a person's acquired information: (A) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker; or (B) (i) In the course of formally reporting to, conferring with, or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, or consultants who share professional responsibility. (ii) Under any circumstance specified in this subdivision (a)(4)(B), a recipient of the disclosed information is bound under this section to regard the information as privileged.

(A) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or the licensed social worker; or

(B) (i) In the course of formally reporting to, conferring with, or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, or consultants who share professional responsibility. (ii) Under any circumstance specified in this subdivision (a)(4)(B), a recipient of the disclosed information is bound under this section to regard the information as privileged.

(i) In the course of formally reporting to, conferring with, or consulting with administrative superiors, colleagues, or consultants who share professional responsibility.

(ii) Under any circumstance specified in this subdivision (a)(4)(B), a recipient of the disclosed information is bound under this section to regard the information as privileged.

(b) This section does not prohibit a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, or a licensed certified social worker from voluntarily testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, or other matters pertaining to children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities, except as prohibited under applicable state and federal laws.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-101-205
Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program for rural Arkansas to be funded by the Agri Scholarship Program Fund. (2) The Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program shall be: (A) Developed and implemented to provide encouragement, opportunities, and incentives to individuals pursuing a veterinary medicine degree to: (i) Locate their veterinary practices in rural Arkansas communities; and (ii) Receive specialized training targeted to meet the needs of livestock producers and rural communities in this state; and (B) Administered by the Department of Agriculture. (b) The department may: (1) Enter into Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreements with veterinary students who have met the requirements of this section; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications; (3) Determine the eligibility of applicants; (4) Accept or reject Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications; (5) Contract, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements and receipts for the repayment of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements; (6) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated for or otherwise contributed to the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section; (7) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section; (8) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for purposes permitted under this section; and (9) Contract or otherwise cooperate with institutions of higher education, state agencies, nonprofit corporations, or other entities to award scholarships. (c) The department shall give preference to students who: (1) Are residents of this state; and (2) Agree to serve in a county that has been determined to be an underserved county for the practice of veterinary medicine, as determined by the department. (d) Each Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement shall require that a scholarship recipient: (1) Complete: (A) A veterinary medicine degree program; (B) All required advanced training in public health, livestock biosecurity, foreign animal disease diagnosis, regulatory veterinary medicine, and zoonotic disease; and (C) An externship and mentoring requirement with a licensed and accredited veterinarian in rural Arkansas; (2) Engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine: (A) In a: (i) County in Arkansas that has a population of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) people; or (ii) Registered veterinary premises under a licensed veterinarian if food-animal patients make up at least fifty percent (50%) of the veterinarian's practice at the time the person entered into the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement; and (B) For a period of at least twelve (12) continuous months for each separate year a student receives an award under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, unless the obligation is otherwise satisfied under this section; (3) Commence a full-time practice of veterinary medicine within ninety (90) days of completing a veterinary medicine degree program, or if the person enters a post-degree training program, including a graduate school, internship, or residency program, within ninety (90) days of completing the post-degree training program; and (4) (A) Upon failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine as required by subdivision (d)(2) of this section, repay to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, within ninety (90) days of the failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine, the amount equal to the amount awarded to the person, less a prorated amount based on any periods of practice of veterinary medicine that meet the requirements of this section, plus interest calculated at the prime rate of interest plus two percent (2%) from the date the award was received. (B) The interest under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall be compounded annually. (e) If a person is engaging in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement in a county that no longer meets the population requirement after the date that the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement was entered into by the department and the recipient, both parties to the agreement shall continue to hold the terms of the agreement in full force and effect subject to the other requirements of this section that are able to be met. (f) An obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with this section shall be postponed during: (1) Any period of temporary medical disability during which an individual obligated under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine due to the temporary medical disability; and (2) Any other period of postponement agreed to or determined in accordance with criteria agreed upon in the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement. (g) An obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement and this section shall be satisfied: (1) If the obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement has been completed; (2) If, due to a permanent disability, an individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine; or (3) An individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement dies. (h) This section does not require the department to endow or award any scholarship. (i) Scholarship awards are contingent upon the availability of funds. Added by Act 2023, No. 706,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) (1) There is established the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program for rural Arkansas to be funded by the Agri Scholarship Program Fund. (2) The Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program shall be: (A) Developed and implemented to provide encouragement, opportunities, and incentives to individuals pursuing a veterinary medicine degree to: (i) Locate their veterinary practices in rural Arkansas communities; and (ii) Receive specialized training targeted to meet the needs of livestock producers and rural communities in this state; and (B) Administered by the Department of Agriculture.

(1) There is established the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program for rural Arkansas to be funded by the Agri Scholarship Program Fund.

(2) The Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program shall be: (A) Developed and implemented to provide encouragement, opportunities, and incentives to individuals pursuing a veterinary medicine degree to: (i) Locate their veterinary practices in rural Arkansas communities; and (ii) Receive specialized training targeted to meet the needs of livestock producers and rural communities in this state; and (B) Administered by the Department of Agriculture.

(A) Developed and implemented to provide encouragement, opportunities, and incentives to individuals pursuing a veterinary medicine degree to: (i) Locate their veterinary practices in rural Arkansas communities; and (ii) Receive specialized training targeted to meet the needs of livestock producers and rural communities in this state; and

(i) Locate their veterinary practices in rural Arkansas communities; and

(ii) Receive specialized training targeted to meet the needs of livestock producers and rural communities in this state; and

(B) Administered by the Department of Agriculture.

(b) The department may: (1) Enter into Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreements with veterinary students who have met the requirements of this section; (2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications; (3) Determine the eligibility of applicants; (4) Accept or reject Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications; (5) Contract, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements and receipts for the repayment of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements; (6) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated for or otherwise contributed to the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section; (7) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section; (8) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for purposes permitted under this section; and (9) Contract or otherwise cooperate with institutions of higher education, state agencies, nonprofit corporations, or other entities to award scholarships.

(1) Enter into Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreements with veterinary students who have met the requirements of this section;

(2) Prescribe forms for and regulate the submission of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications;

(3) Determine the eligibility of applicants;

(4) Accept or reject Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program applications;

(5) Contract, increase, decrease, terminate, and otherwise regulate all Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements and receipts for the repayment of Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program disbursements;

(6) Manage, operate, and control all funds and property appropriated for or otherwise contributed to the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section;

(7) Accept gifts, grants, bequests, or devises and apply them as a part of the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program under this section;

(8) Accept moneys from federal programs that may be used for purposes permitted under this section; and

(9) Contract or otherwise cooperate with institutions of higher education, state agencies, nonprofit corporations, or other entities to award scholarships.

(c) The department shall give preference to students who: (1) Are residents of this state; and (2) Agree to serve in a county that has been determined to be an underserved county for the practice of veterinary medicine, as determined by the department.

(1) Are residents of this state; and

(2) Agree to serve in a county that has been determined to be an underserved county for the practice of veterinary medicine, as determined by the department.

(d) Each Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement shall require that a scholarship recipient: (1) Complete: (A) A veterinary medicine degree program; (B) All required advanced training in public health, livestock biosecurity, foreign animal disease diagnosis, regulatory veterinary medicine, and zoonotic disease; and (C) An externship and mentoring requirement with a licensed and accredited veterinarian in rural Arkansas; (2) Engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine: (A) In a: (i) County in Arkansas that has a population of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) people; or (ii) Registered veterinary premises under a licensed veterinarian if food-animal patients make up at least fifty percent (50%) of the veterinarian's practice at the time the person entered into the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement; and (B) For a period of at least twelve (12) continuous months for each separate year a student receives an award under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, unless the obligation is otherwise satisfied under this section; (3) Commence a full-time practice of veterinary medicine within ninety (90) days of completing a veterinary medicine degree program, or if the person enters a post-degree training program, including a graduate school, internship, or residency program, within ninety (90) days of completing the post-degree training program; and (4) (A) Upon failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine as required by subdivision (d)(2) of this section, repay to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, within ninety (90) days of the failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine, the amount equal to the amount awarded to the person, less a prorated amount based on any periods of practice of veterinary medicine that meet the requirements of this section, plus interest calculated at the prime rate of interest plus two percent (2%) from the date the award was received. (B) The interest under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall be compounded annually.

(1) Complete: (A) A veterinary medicine degree program; (B) All required advanced training in public health, livestock biosecurity, foreign animal disease diagnosis, regulatory veterinary medicine, and zoonotic disease; and (C) An externship and mentoring requirement with a licensed and accredited veterinarian in rural Arkansas;

(A) A veterinary medicine degree program;

(B) All required advanced training in public health, livestock biosecurity, foreign animal disease diagnosis, regulatory veterinary medicine, and zoonotic disease; and

(C) An externship and mentoring requirement with a licensed and accredited veterinarian in rural Arkansas;

(2) Engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine: (A) In a: (i) County in Arkansas that has a population of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) people; or (ii) Registered veterinary premises under a licensed veterinarian if food-animal patients make up at least fifty percent (50%) of the veterinarian's practice at the time the person entered into the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement; and (B) For a period of at least twelve (12) continuous months for each separate year a student receives an award under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, unless the obligation is otherwise satisfied under this section;

(A) In a: (i) County in Arkansas that has a population of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) people; or (ii) Registered veterinary premises under a licensed veterinarian if food-animal patients make up at least fifty percent (50%) of the veterinarian's practice at the time the person entered into the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement; and

(i) County in Arkansas that has a population of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) people; or

(ii) Registered veterinary premises under a licensed veterinarian if food-animal patients make up at least fifty percent (50%) of the veterinarian's practice at the time the person entered into the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement; and

(B) For a period of at least twelve (12) continuous months for each separate year a student receives an award under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, unless the obligation is otherwise satisfied under this section;

(3) Commence a full-time practice of veterinary medicine within ninety (90) days of completing a veterinary medicine degree program, or if the person enters a post-degree training program, including a graduate school, internship, or residency program, within ninety (90) days of completing the post-degree training program; and

(4) (A) Upon failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine as required by subdivision (d)(2) of this section, repay to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, within ninety (90) days of the failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine, the amount equal to the amount awarded to the person, less a prorated amount based on any periods of practice of veterinary medicine that meet the requirements of this section, plus interest calculated at the prime rate of interest plus two percent (2%) from the date the award was received. (B) The interest under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall be compounded annually.

(A) Upon failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine as required by subdivision (d)(2) of this section, repay to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, within ninety (90) days of the failure to satisfy the obligation to engage in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine, the amount equal to the amount awarded to the person, less a prorated amount based on any periods of practice of veterinary medicine that meet the requirements of this section, plus interest calculated at the prime rate of interest plus two percent (2%) from the date the award was received.

(B) The interest under subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall be compounded annually.

(e) If a person is engaging in the full-time practice of veterinary medicine under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement in a county that no longer meets the population requirement after the date that the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement was entered into by the department and the recipient, both parties to the agreement shall continue to hold the terms of the agreement in full force and effect subject to the other requirements of this section that are able to be met.

(f) An obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with this section shall be postponed during: (1) Any period of temporary medical disability during which an individual obligated under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine due to the temporary medical disability; and (2) Any other period of postponement agreed to or determined in accordance with criteria agreed upon in the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement.

(1) Any period of temporary medical disability during which an individual obligated under the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine due to the temporary medical disability; and

(2) Any other period of postponement agreed to or determined in accordance with criteria agreed upon in the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement.

(g) An obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement and this section shall be satisfied: (1) If the obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement has been completed; (2) If, due to a permanent disability, an individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine; or (3) An individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement dies.

(1) If the obligation to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in accordance with the Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement has been completed;

(2) If, due to a permanent disability, an individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement is unable to practice veterinary medicine; or

(3) An individual obligated under a Rural Veterinary Student Scholarship Program agreement dies.

(h) This section does not require the department to endow or award any scholarship.

(i) Scholarship awards are contingent upon the availability of funds.

Added by Act 2023, No. 706,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-323 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-11-323
Access to public records
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Holders of certificates of authority and their employees in the conduct of the business of abstracting shall have access to the public records in any office of any city or county or of the state. (2) They shall be permitted to make memoranda or notations therefrom or copies thereof and to occupy reasonable space with equipment for that purpose, subject to the reasonable regulation of the custodian of the public records and during the business hours of the office, in order to enable certificate holders to make and prepare abstracts and to compile, post, copy, and maintain their books, records, and indices. (b) No persons other than the custodian of the records shall remove real estate records from the recorder's office. Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 1991, No. 1002, § 1.

(a) (1) Holders of certificates of authority and their employees in the conduct of the business of abstracting shall have access to the public records in any office of any city or county or of the state. (2) They shall be permitted to make memoranda or notations therefrom or copies thereof and to occupy reasonable space with equipment for that purpose, subject to the reasonable regulation of the custodian of the public records and during the business hours of the office, in order to enable certificate holders to make and prepare abstracts and to compile, post, copy, and maintain their books, records, and indices.

(1) Holders of certificates of authority and their employees in the conduct of the business of abstracting shall have access to the public records in any office of any city or county or of the state.

(2) They shall be permitted to make memoranda or notations therefrom or copies thereof and to occupy reasonable space with equipment for that purpose, subject to the reasonable regulation of the custodian of the public records and during the business hours of the office, in order to enable certificate holders to make and prepare abstracts and to compile, post, copy, and maintain their books, records, and indices.

(b) No persons other than the custodian of the records shall remove real estate records from the recorder's office.

Acts 1969, No. 109, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-107; Acts 1991, No. 1002, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-37-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-37-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Agent" means any person registered with the State Plant Board by a licensed operator to solicit or sell pest control service which the operator is licensed to perform, including the signing of contracts, making inspections for the purpose of servicing or continuing contracts, and supervising workers and working crews in carrying out pest control service, when so designated by the licensed operator, or except as may be limited by the board in its rules made under authority of this chapter. This is not to be construed as relieving the licensed operator in any way of being responsible for personal and direct supervision of all work performed under his or her license; (2) "Applicant" means any person making application for a license to engage in pest control service work; (3) "Board" means the State Plant Board; (4) "Commercial applicator" means a person who has demonstrated by written examination his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of pesticides and how to use, supervise the use, or demonstrate the use of restricted-use pesticides, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, safely and properly. Qualification as a commercial applicator shall be integral to qualification as a licensed operator or qualified operator and vice versa; (5) "Director" means the Director of the State Plant Board; (6) "FIFRA" means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, which classifies, regulates, and provides for the certification of all users of restricted-use pesticides, as defined in that act, including all persons who engage in commercial and noncommercial pest control service work; (7) "Fungi or rot control responsibility" means that the license holder or licensed operator shall be held responsible for fungi or rot control only on substructure timbers such as sills, subsills, piers, floor joists, subfloors, and floors; (8) "Household pest and rodent" means any mammal, bird, arthropod, or reptile that may infest or invade a home or other buildings or the immediate area around or under a home or buildings, other than wood-damaging or wood-destroying insects, fungi, or organisms; (9) "License holder" means the person, firm, or corporation to which a license is issued, the person being himself or herself a licensed operator or there being one (1) or more licensed operators in the employ of the person, firm, or corporation; (10) "Licensed operator" means a person who has fully qualified and has passed the board's written examination and has in force a valid license from the board to engage in the work indicated in the license. The person shall also have met the requirements of and be eligible for certification under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and state law as a commercial applicator; (11) "Noncommercial applicator" means any person who uses, supervises the use of, or demonstrates the use of a restricted-use pesticide in any classification on his or her own or his or her employer's property who does not hold himself or herself out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work; (12) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, organization, association, or any combination thereof, whether or not incorporated; (13) "Pest control service" means any person who for compensation gives advice or engages in work to prevent, control, or repel arthropods, mammals, birds, reptiles, or wood-damaging or wood-destroying organisms that may invade or infest homes, other buildings, or similar structures and shall include arthropods, mammals, birds, reptiles, weeds, and plant diseases that may invade, infest, or infect shade trees, shrubs, lawns, turf, and pecan groves. This term shall also include any person who issues letters of clearance, or who shall solicit such work in any manner, but the term shall not be construed to include agricultural crops from planting to harvest other than those mentioned in this subdivision (13); (14) "Qualified operator" means a person who has fully qualified and has passed the board's written examination working under the bond and insurance of a license holder or licensed operator instead of his or her own. The person shall also have met the requirements of and be eligible for certification under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and state law as a commercial applicator; (15) "Soil pretreatment" means chemical treatment of the soil before or during construction of any building for the purpose of preventing or controlling subterranean termites; (16) "Solicitor" means any person registered with the board by a licensed operator to solicit or sell pest control service work, which the operator is licensed to perform, but the solicitor may not perform any pest control service work nor be placed in charge of workers or working crews; (17) "Supervise" or "under the direct supervision of" means the act or process whereby the application of a pesticide is made by a competent and registered person acting under the instructions and control of a licensed operator or qualified operator who is responsible for the actions of that person and who is available if and when needed, even though the operator is not physically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied; (18) "Termite and other structural pests" means any wood-damaging or wood-destroying insect, fungus, or organism; (19) "Termite infestation" means any active termites found in or on a building, its foundation or attached appurtenances, or under the building, in or on debris, or in or on stumps under the building; and (20) "Weed control" means the prevention, destruction, or removal of any plant from where it is not wanted by the use of herbicides. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1425, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 488, § 2; 1985, No. 385, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1802.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Agent" means any person registered with the State Plant Board by a licensed operator to solicit or sell pest control service which the operator is licensed to perform, including the signing of contracts, making inspections for the purpose of servicing or continuing contracts, and supervising workers and working crews in carrying out pest control service, when so designated by the licensed operator, or except as may be limited by the board in its rules made under authority of this chapter. This is not to be construed as relieving the licensed operator in any way of being responsible for personal and direct supervision of all work performed under his or her license;

(2) "Applicant" means any person making application for a license to engage in pest control service work;

(3) "Board" means the State Plant Board;

(4) "Commercial applicator" means a person who has demonstrated by written examination his or her knowledge of the nature and effect of pesticides and how to use, supervise the use, or demonstrate the use of restricted-use pesticides, as defined by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, safely and properly. Qualification as a commercial applicator shall be integral to qualification as a licensed operator or qualified operator and vice versa;

(5) "Director" means the Director of the State Plant Board;

(6) "FIFRA" means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, which classifies, regulates, and provides for the certification of all users of restricted-use pesticides, as defined in that act, including all persons who engage in commercial and noncommercial pest control service work;

(7) "Fungi or rot control responsibility" means that the license holder or licensed operator shall be held responsible for fungi or rot control only on substructure timbers such as sills, subsills, piers, floor joists, subfloors, and floors;

(8) "Household pest and rodent" means any mammal, bird, arthropod, or reptile that may infest or invade a home or other buildings or the immediate area around or under a home or buildings, other than wood-damaging or wood-destroying insects, fungi, or organisms;

(9) "License holder" means the person, firm, or corporation to which a license is issued, the person being himself or herself a licensed operator or there being one (1) or more licensed operators in the employ of the person, firm, or corporation;

(10) "Licensed operator" means a person who has fully qualified and has passed the board's written examination and has in force a valid license from the board to engage in the work indicated in the license. The person shall also have met the requirements of and be eligible for certification under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and state law as a commercial applicator;

(11) "Noncommercial applicator" means any person who uses, supervises the use of, or demonstrates the use of a restricted-use pesticide in any classification on his or her own or his or her employer's property who does not hold himself or herself out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work;

(12) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, organization, association, or any combination thereof, whether or not incorporated;

(13) "Pest control service" means any person who for compensation gives advice or engages in work to prevent, control, or repel arthropods, mammals, birds, reptiles, or wood-damaging or wood-destroying organisms that may invade or infest homes, other buildings, or similar structures and shall include arthropods, mammals, birds, reptiles, weeds, and plant diseases that may invade, infest, or infect shade trees, shrubs, lawns, turf, and pecan groves. This term shall also include any person who issues letters of clearance, or who shall solicit such work in any manner, but the term shall not be construed to include agricultural crops from planting to harvest other than those mentioned in this subdivision (13);

(14) "Qualified operator" means a person who has fully qualified and has passed the board's written examination working under the bond and insurance of a license holder or licensed operator instead of his or her own. The person shall also have met the requirements of and be eligible for certification under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and state law as a commercial applicator;

(15) "Soil pretreatment" means chemical treatment of the soil before or during construction of any building for the purpose of preventing or controlling subterranean termites;

(16) "Solicitor" means any person registered with the board by a licensed operator to solicit or sell pest control service work, which the operator is licensed to perform, but the solicitor may not perform any pest control service work nor be placed in charge of workers or working crews;

(17) "Supervise" or "under the direct supervision of" means the act or process whereby the application of a pesticide is made by a competent and registered person acting under the instructions and control of a licensed operator or qualified operator who is responsible for the actions of that person and who is available if and when needed, even though the operator is not physically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied;

(18) "Termite and other structural pests" means any wood-damaging or wood-destroying insect, fungus, or organism;

(19) "Termite infestation" means any active termites found in or on a building, its foundation or attached appurtenances, or under the building, in or on debris, or in or on stumps under the building; and

(20) "Weed control" means the prevention, destruction, or removal of any plant from where it is not wanted by the use of herbicides.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1425, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 488, § 2; 1985, No. 385, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1802.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-19-102
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Any person who falsely represents to the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board that any person has met the education or continuing education requirements of §§ 17-19-107 and 17-19-212 and § 17-19-401 et seq. shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly. Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1993, No. 499, § 6; 2005, No. 1994, § 226.

(a) Any person who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who falsely represents to the Professional Bail Bond Company and Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board that any person has met the education or continuing education requirements of §§ 17-19-107 and 17-19-212 and § 17-19-401 et seq. shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly.

Acts 1989, No. 417, § 1; 1993, No. 499, § 6; 2005, No. 1994, § 226.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-214 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-39-214
Denial, suspension, revocation - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant or licensee dissatisfied with the action of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police in denying, suspending, or revoking a license may appeal the decision of the director under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The director may be represented in an appeal by the Attorney General or any of his or her assistants. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5947, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 24, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 413, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2221.

(a) An applicant or licensee dissatisfied with the action of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police in denying, suspending, or revoking a license may appeal the decision of the director under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) The director may be represented in an appeal by the Attorney General or any of his or her assistants.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5947, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 24, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 413, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2221.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-86-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-86-314
Active military duty licensure
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensee fails to renew timely his or her license because the licensee is or was on active duty with the United States Armed Forces or on state active duty with the Arkansas National Guard, the licensee may renew the license by: (1) Requesting renewal of the license before or after the expiration by: (A) The licensee; (B) The licensee's spouse; or (C) (i) The licensee's power of authority. (ii) A copy of the power of authority documentation shall be filed with the renewal form if the power of authority requests the renewal; (2) Completing the appropriate renewal form, including the current address and telephone number for the individual requesting the renewal; and (3) Filing with the renewal form a copy of the official orders or other official military documentation showing that the licensee is or was on active duty. (b) A licensee renewing under this section shall pay the applicable renewal fee under § 17-86-309 but shall not pay a late renewal fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1083,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) If a licensee fails to renew timely his or her license because the licensee is or was on active duty with the United States Armed Forces or on state active duty with the Arkansas National Guard, the licensee may renew the license by: (1) Requesting renewal of the license before or after the expiration by: (A) The licensee; (B) The licensee's spouse; or (C) (i) The licensee's power of authority. (ii) A copy of the power of authority documentation shall be filed with the renewal form if the power of authority requests the renewal; (2) Completing the appropriate renewal form, including the current address and telephone number for the individual requesting the renewal; and (3) Filing with the renewal form a copy of the official orders or other official military documentation showing that the licensee is or was on active duty.

(1) Requesting renewal of the license before or after the expiration by: (A) The licensee; (B) The licensee's spouse; or (C) (i) The licensee's power of authority. (ii) A copy of the power of authority documentation shall be filed with the renewal form if the power of authority requests the renewal;

(A) The licensee;

(B) The licensee's spouse; or

(C) (i) The licensee's power of authority. (ii) A copy of the power of authority documentation shall be filed with the renewal form if the power of authority requests the renewal;

(i) The licensee's power of authority.

(ii) A copy of the power of authority documentation shall be filed with the renewal form if the power of authority requests the renewal;

(2) Completing the appropriate renewal form, including the current address and telephone number for the individual requesting the renewal; and

(3) Filing with the renewal form a copy of the official orders or other official military documentation showing that the licensee is or was on active duty.

(b) A licensee renewing under this section shall pay the applicable renewal fee under § 17-86-309 but shall not pay a late renewal fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1083,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 103 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-103-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Licensed certified social worker" means an individual who: (A) Applies social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, and to address needs of organizations and communities; (B) Practices with specialized knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and conditions; (C) Conducts management, information and referral, mediation, client education, supervision of employees, consultation, research, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; (D) May operate a private practice; (E) May practice macro social work independently; and (F) May engage in the activities included in the practice of a licensed master social worker; (2) "Licensed master social worker" means an individual who: (A) Applies specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, information and referral, mediation, client education, counseling, advocacy, supervision of nonclinical, baccalaureate-level social workers and nonlicensed master's level employees, nonclinical consultation, research, community organization and development, administration of social work policies, programs and activities, and outcome evaluation; (B) Practices social work under supervision within a recognized, organized setting such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and (C) (i) May engage only in supervised practice as set forth in rules established by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (ii) A licensed master social worker shall not practice privately or independently; (3) "Licensed social worker" means an individual who: (A) Conducts a basic generalist practice that includes assessment, case management, information and referral for counseling, advocacy, nonclinical counseling, supervision and counseling, client education, research, community organization, and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs, and activities; (B) Is not qualified to diagnose and treat mental illness nor to provide psychotherapy services; (C) Practices only in organized settings such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and (D) (i) Engages only in supervised practice as set forth in the rules established by the board. (ii) A licensed social worker shall not practice privately or independently; and (4) "Practice of social work" means a professional service which effects change in social conditions, human behavior, and emotional responses of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations. "Social work practice" can only be performed with specialized knowledge and skills related to human development, the potential for human growth, the availability of social resources, and the knowledge of social systems. The disciplined application of social work knowledge and skills includes, but is not restricted to, the following: (A) Counseling with individuals, couples, families, and groups for purposes of assessment and enhancement of the problem-solving and coping capacities of people; and (B) The application of social work knowledge and skills in social planning, administration, and research. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1170,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Licensed certified social worker" means an individual who: (A) Applies social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, and to address needs of organizations and communities; (B) Practices with specialized knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and conditions; (C) Conducts management, information and referral, mediation, client education, supervision of employees, consultation, research, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; (D) May operate a private practice; (E) May practice macro social work independently; and (F) May engage in the activities included in the practice of a licensed master social worker;

(A) Applies social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, and to address needs of organizations and communities;

(B) Practices with specialized knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and conditions;

(C) Conducts management, information and referral, mediation, client education, supervision of employees, consultation, research, advocacy, and outcome evaluation;

(D) May operate a private practice;

(E) May practice macro social work independently; and

(F) May engage in the activities included in the practice of a licensed master social worker;

(2) "Licensed master social worker" means an individual who: (A) Applies specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, information and referral, mediation, client education, counseling, advocacy, supervision of nonclinical, baccalaureate-level social workers and nonlicensed master's level employees, nonclinical consultation, research, community organization and development, administration of social work policies, programs and activities, and outcome evaluation; (B) Practices social work under supervision within a recognized, organized setting such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and (C) (i) May engage only in supervised practice as set forth in rules established by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (ii) A licensed master social worker shall not practice privately or independently;

(A) Applies specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, information and referral, mediation, client education, counseling, advocacy, supervision of nonclinical, baccalaureate-level social workers and nonlicensed master's level employees, nonclinical consultation, research, community organization and development, administration of social work policies, programs and activities, and outcome evaluation;

(B) Practices social work under supervision within a recognized, organized setting such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and

(C) (i) May engage only in supervised practice as set forth in rules established by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (ii) A licensed master social worker shall not practice privately or independently;

(i) May engage only in supervised practice as set forth in rules established by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.

(ii) A licensed master social worker shall not practice privately or independently;

(3) "Licensed social worker" means an individual who: (A) Conducts a basic generalist practice that includes assessment, case management, information and referral for counseling, advocacy, nonclinical counseling, supervision and counseling, client education, research, community organization, and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs, and activities; (B) Is not qualified to diagnose and treat mental illness nor to provide psychotherapy services; (C) Practices only in organized settings such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and (D) (i) Engages only in supervised practice as set forth in the rules established by the board. (ii) A licensed social worker shall not practice privately or independently; and

(A) Conducts a basic generalist practice that includes assessment, case management, information and referral for counseling, advocacy, nonclinical counseling, supervision and counseling, client education, research, community organization, and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs, and activities;

(B) Is not qualified to diagnose and treat mental illness nor to provide psychotherapy services;

(C) Practices only in organized settings such as a social, medical, or governmental agency; and

(D) (i) Engages only in supervised practice as set forth in the rules established by the board. (ii) A licensed social worker shall not practice privately or independently; and

(i) Engages only in supervised practice as set forth in the rules established by the board.

(ii) A licensed social worker shall not practice privately or independently; and

(4) "Practice of social work" means a professional service which effects change in social conditions, human behavior, and emotional responses of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations. "Social work practice" can only be performed with specialized knowledge and skills related to human development, the potential for human growth, the availability of social resources, and the knowledge of social systems. The disciplined application of social work knowledge and skills includes, but is not restricted to, the following: (A) Counseling with individuals, couples, families, and groups for purposes of assessment and enhancement of the problem-solving and coping capacities of people; and (B) The application of social work knowledge and skills in social planning, administration, and research.

(A) Counseling with individuals, couples, families, and groups for purposes of assessment and enhancement of the problem-solving and coping capacities of people; and

(B) The application of social work knowledge and skills in social planning, administration, and research.

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

Acts 1999, No. 1122, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1005 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 10 / Section 17-95-1005
Rules
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Medical Board may adopt and promulgate rules to implement this subchapter. Added by Act 2017, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The Arkansas State Medical Board may adopt and promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.

Added by Act 2017, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-11-302
Certificate of registration - Application
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring to become a registered abstracter under this chapter shall make application to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors for registration. (b) The application shall be in a form prepared by the board and shall contain such information as may be necessary to assist the board in registration. (c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, each application shall be accompanied by an examination fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (d) Thereupon the board shall notify the applicant of the time and place of the next scheduled examination, and notice of the examination shall be given to the applicant by mail. (e) Any person authorized to practice law in this state shall be issued a certificate of registration upon application, without examination and payment of fee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1969, No. 109, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-105; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 4.

(a) Any person desiring to become a registered abstracter under this chapter shall make application to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors for registration.

(b) The application shall be in a form prepared by the board and shall contain such information as may be necessary to assist the board in registration.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, each application shall be accompanied by an examination fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(d) Thereupon the board shall notify the applicant of the time and place of the next scheduled examination, and notice of the examination shall be given to the applicant by mail.

(e) Any person authorized to practice law in this state shall be issued a certificate of registration upon application, without examination and payment of fee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 109, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-105; Acts 2007, No. 1042, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-204 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-31-204
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall have the power to make, adopt, alter, amend, and promulgate all bylaws and rules consistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of the proceedings before it. (b) (1) Each member of the commission shall have power to administer oaths. (2) The commission shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter. (3) Any employee of the Department of Agriculture engaged in making any investigation on behalf of the commission shall have the power to administer oaths to and take depositions of persons pertaining to any investigation. (4) The department may require any law enforcement officer of any state agency, the sheriffs of the various counties, or other law enforcement officers of any county or municipality to serve subpoenas and other process of the commission or department. (5) When county, municipal, or other local officers are required to serve subpoenas or other process of the commission or department, they shall be paid the same fees by the commission as are provided by laws for similar services under process issued by circuit courts. (c) (1) If any person shall refuse to testify or produce any books, papers, or documents, the commission may proceed by rule, in the circuit court of the county where the person is domiciled or is engaged in business, to have the person adjudged guilty of contempt. (2) In the event the rule is made absolute, the circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of court. (3) The person shall be permitted to purge himself or herself of contempt by compliance with such order as the court may render. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 81, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2409.

(a) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall have the power to make, adopt, alter, amend, and promulgate all bylaws and rules consistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of the proceedings before it.

(b) (1) Each member of the commission shall have power to administer oaths. (2) The commission shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter. (3) Any employee of the Department of Agriculture engaged in making any investigation on behalf of the commission shall have the power to administer oaths to and take depositions of persons pertaining to any investigation. (4) The department may require any law enforcement officer of any state agency, the sheriffs of the various counties, or other law enforcement officers of any county or municipality to serve subpoenas and other process of the commission or department. (5) When county, municipal, or other local officers are required to serve subpoenas or other process of the commission or department, they shall be paid the same fees by the commission as are provided by laws for similar services under process issued by circuit courts.

(1) Each member of the commission shall have power to administer oaths.

(2) The commission shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter.

(3) Any employee of the Department of Agriculture engaged in making any investigation on behalf of the commission shall have the power to administer oaths to and take depositions of persons pertaining to any investigation.

(4) The department may require any law enforcement officer of any state agency, the sheriffs of the various counties, or other law enforcement officers of any county or municipality to serve subpoenas and other process of the commission or department.

(5) When county, municipal, or other local officers are required to serve subpoenas or other process of the commission or department, they shall be paid the same fees by the commission as are provided by laws for similar services under process issued by circuit courts.

(c) (1) If any person shall refuse to testify or produce any books, papers, or documents, the commission may proceed by rule, in the circuit court of the county where the person is domiciled or is engaged in business, to have the person adjudged guilty of contempt. (2) In the event the rule is made absolute, the circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of court. (3) The person shall be permitted to purge himself or herself of contempt by compliance with such order as the court may render.

(1) If any person shall refuse to testify or produce any books, papers, or documents, the commission may proceed by rule, in the circuit court of the county where the person is domiciled or is engaged in business, to have the person adjudged guilty of contempt.

(2) In the event the rule is made absolute, the circuit court shall punish the person for contempt of court.

(3) The person shall be permitted to purge himself or herself of contempt by compliance with such order as the court may render.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 81, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 107 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-107-301
Orthotists
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a license to practice orthotics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: (1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (4) years of study at a four-year college or university; (2) Has completed an orthotic education program; (3) Has completed a clinical residency in orthotics; (4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of orthotic care; and (5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of orthotics. (b) The board may issue a license to practice orthotics to an applicant: (1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or (2) By endorsement, if the applicant has been licensed as an orthotist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of orthotists in this state. Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

(a) An applicant for a license to practice orthotics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: (1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (4) years of study at a four-year college or university; (2) Has completed an orthotic education program; (3) Has completed a clinical residency in orthotics; (4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of orthotic care; and (5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of orthotics.

(1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (4) years of study at a four-year college or university;

(2) Has completed an orthotic education program;

(3) Has completed a clinical residency in orthotics;

(4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of orthotic care; and

(5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of orthotics.

(b) The board may issue a license to practice orthotics to an applicant: (1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or (2) By endorsement, if the applicant has been licensed as an orthotist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of orthotists in this state.

(1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or

(2) By endorsement, if the applicant has been licensed as an orthotist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of orthotists in this state.

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-903 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 9 / Section 17-95-903
Qualifications for licensure
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual shall be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board before the individual may practice as a graduate registered physician. (b) The board may grant a license as a graduate registered physician to an applicant who: (1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board; (2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board; (3) Has successfully completed Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, or the equivalent of both steps of a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician, but not more than two (2) years after graduation from a medical school, an allopathic medical college, or an osteopathic medical college; (4) Has not completed an approved postgraduate residency but has successfully completed Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the equivalent of Step 2 from a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician; (5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's medical practice, unless the board considers the conditions and agrees to licensure; (6) Enters into a physician-drafted protocol within six (6) months of initial licensure; and (7) [Repealed.] (8) Submits to the board any other information that the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 101, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual shall be licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board before the individual may practice as a graduate registered physician.

(b) The board may grant a license as a graduate registered physician to an applicant who: (1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board; (2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board; (3) Has successfully completed Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, or the equivalent of both steps of a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician, but not more than two (2) years after graduation from a medical school, an allopathic medical college, or an osteopathic medical college; (4) Has not completed an approved postgraduate residency but has successfully completed Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the equivalent of Step 2 from a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician; (5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's medical practice, unless the board considers the conditions and agrees to licensure; (6) Enters into a physician-drafted protocol within six (6) months of initial licensure; and (7) [Repealed.] (8) Submits to the board any other information that the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications.

(1) Submits an application on forms approved by the board;

(2) Pays the appropriate fees as determined by the board;

(3) Has successfully completed Step 1 and Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, or the equivalent of both steps of a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician, but not more than two (2) years after graduation from a medical school, an allopathic medical college, or an osteopathic medical college;

(4) Has not completed an approved postgraduate residency but has successfully completed Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the equivalent of Step 2 from a board-approved medical licensing examination within the two-year period immediately preceding application for licensure as a graduate registered physician;

(5) Has no licensure, certification, or registration under current discipline, revocation, suspension, or probation for cause resulting from the applicant's medical practice, unless the board considers the conditions and agrees to licensure;

(6) Enters into a physician-drafted protocol within six (6) months of initial licensure; and

(7) [Repealed.]

(8) Submits to the board any other information that the board deems necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 101, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 929,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 47 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-47-202
Powers of Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have the power to: (1) Administer this chapter; (2) Adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions, consistent with this chapter and the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof; (3) Adopt and promulgate a code of ethics which shall be binding upon all persons registered under or subject to this chapter; (4) [Repealed.] (5) Apply in the name of the state for relief by injunction, without bond, enforce the provisions of this chapter, or restrain any violation thereof. In this proceeding it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the commission shall not be personally liable under this proceeding; and (6) Enter into agreements with the Department of Agriculture to share office, clerical, and secretarial services and to reimburse the department for the cost of the services. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1473, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 101, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2703.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have the power to:

(1) Administer this chapter;

(2) Adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions, consistent with this chapter and the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof;

(3) Adopt and promulgate a code of ethics which shall be binding upon all persons registered under or subject to this chapter;

(4) [Repealed.]

(5) Apply in the name of the state for relief by injunction, without bond, enforce the provisions of this chapter, or restrain any violation thereof. In this proceeding it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the commission shall not be personally liable under this proceeding; and

(6) Enter into agreements with the Department of Agriculture to share office, clerical, and secretarial services and to reimburse the department for the cost of the services.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1473, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 101, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 460, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-309 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-17-309
Investigation by board
Status: in_force

The Auctioneer's Licensing Board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified written complaint of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or any person who assumes to act in that capacity, if the complaint, or complaint together with other evidence presented in connection with it if true, would be a violation of this chapter. Acts 1989, No. 266, § 12.

The Auctioneer's Licensing Board may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified written complaint of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or any person who assumes to act in that capacity, if the complaint, or complaint together with other evidence presented in connection with it if true, would be a violation of this chapter.

Acts 1989, No. 266, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-611 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-25-611
Actions to enforce contracts in violation of subchapter
Status: in_force

A roofing contractor that performs work or enters into a contract in violation of this subchapter shall not bring an action: (1) In law to enforce a provision of a contract entered into with a consumer in violation of this subchapter; or (2) For quantum meruit. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.

A roofing contractor that performs work or enters into a contract in violation of this subchapter shall not bring an action:

(1) In law to enforce a provision of a contract entered into with a consumer in violation of this subchapter; or

(2) For quantum meruit.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 11 / Section 17-95-1107
Renewal of genetic counselor license
Status: in_force

(a) Except in the case of a temporary license under § 17-95-1108 , a license shall be valid for a two-year period from the date of issuance. (b) Upon receipt of a renewal application and renewal fees as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board, the board shall renew a license to practice as a licensed genetic counselor. (c) (1) As a condition of licensure renewal, a licensed genetic counselor shall submit documentation that he or she has completed fifty (50) hours of continuing education units approved by the board. (2) The licensed genetic counselor is responsible for maintaining: (A) Competent records of having completed qualified professional education for a period of four (4) years after close of the two-year period to which the records pertain; and (B) Information with respect to having completed a qualified professional education to demonstrate that the education meets the requirements of this subchapter. (3) The board may waive the continuing education requirement or grant an extension of time to complete the continuing education requirement in cases of retirement, illness, disability, or other undue hardship. Added by Act 2019, No. 686,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) Except in the case of a temporary license under § 17-95-1108 , a license shall be valid for a two-year period from the date of issuance.

(b) Upon receipt of a renewal application and renewal fees as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board, the board shall renew a license to practice as a licensed genetic counselor.

(c) (1) As a condition of licensure renewal, a licensed genetic counselor shall submit documentation that he or she has completed fifty (50) hours of continuing education units approved by the board. (2) The licensed genetic counselor is responsible for maintaining: (A) Competent records of having completed qualified professional education for a period of four (4) years after close of the two-year period to which the records pertain; and (B) Information with respect to having completed a qualified professional education to demonstrate that the education meets the requirements of this subchapter. (3) The board may waive the continuing education requirement or grant an extension of time to complete the continuing education requirement in cases of retirement, illness, disability, or other undue hardship.

(1) As a condition of licensure renewal, a licensed genetic counselor shall submit documentation that he or she has completed fifty (50) hours of continuing education units approved by the board.

(2) The licensed genetic counselor is responsible for maintaining: (A) Competent records of having completed qualified professional education for a period of four (4) years after close of the two-year period to which the records pertain; and (B) Information with respect to having completed a qualified professional education to demonstrate that the education meets the requirements of this subchapter.

(A) Competent records of having completed qualified professional education for a period of four (4) years after close of the two-year period to which the records pertain; and

(B) Information with respect to having completed a qualified professional education to demonstrate that the education meets the requirements of this subchapter.

(3) The board may waive the continuing education requirement or grant an extension of time to complete the continuing education requirement in cases of retirement, illness, disability, or other undue hardship.

Added by Act 2019, No. 686,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-1105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 11 / Section 17-92-1105
Sample drug use not restricted
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall restrict the use of samples by a physician or advanced practice nurse during the course of working at a charitable clinic whether or not the clinic has a licensed outpatient pharmacy. Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.

Nothing in this subchapter shall restrict the use of samples by a physician or advanced practice nurse during the course of working at a charitable clinic whether or not the clinic has a licensed outpatient pharmacy.

Acts 2005, No. 162, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-311
License and credential - Assignability
Status: in_force

A license or credential issued under this chapter is not assignable. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 65, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2143.

A license or credential issued under this chapter is not assignable.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 65, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2143.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-409 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-38-409
Supervision of apprentice plumbers - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an apprentice plumber should be trained in a manner that: (1) Develops the skills of the apprentice plumber; (2) Ensures the safety of plumbers and the public; and (3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice plumber complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards. (b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(5) of this section, an apprentice plumber shall not engage in plumbing unless he or she is supervised by a master plumber or a journeyman plumber. (2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master plumber, journeyman plumber, and apprentice plumber in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards. (3) (A) (i) The master plumber or journeyman plumber shall observe the work of an apprentice plumber in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (ii) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single job. (B) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate rules that determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice plumber. (4) (A) The supervising master plumber or journeyman plumber shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice plumber while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising plumber to the apprentice plumber is reasonable if: (i) The job site is a single-family residence or a project that does not require a contractor's license, and the supervising plumber is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; (c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or (d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and: (a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or (b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site. (5) (A) An apprentice plumber who is in his or her final year of an apprenticeship may engage in plumbing without the direct supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber if he or she is working under the indirect supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber. (B) (i) As used in this section, "indirect supervision" means that an apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section is able to contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber for direction or advice, but the master plumber or journeyman plumber does not have to meet the reasonable proximity requirements under subdivisions (b)(4)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section. (ii) An apprentice plumber may contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber under this subdivision (b)(5)(B) in person or by telephone call, text message, electronic mail, or other similar form of communication. (C) An apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section shall possess and be capable of providing to an inspector a valid and unexpired identification card issued by the local apprenticeship committee that indicates the apprentice is in his or her final year of apprenticeship. (c) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single plumbing job. Amended by Act 2017, No. 971,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an apprentice plumber should be trained in a manner that: (1) Develops the skills of the apprentice plumber; (2) Ensures the safety of plumbers and the public; and (3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice plumber complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards.

(1) Develops the skills of the apprentice plumber;

(2) Ensures the safety of plumbers and the public; and

(3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice plumber complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards.

(b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(5) of this section, an apprentice plumber shall not engage in plumbing unless he or she is supervised by a master plumber or a journeyman plumber. (2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master plumber, journeyman plumber, and apprentice plumber in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards. (3) (A) (i) The master plumber or journeyman plumber shall observe the work of an apprentice plumber in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (ii) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single job. (B) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate rules that determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice plumber. (4) (A) The supervising master plumber or journeyman plumber shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice plumber while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising plumber to the apprentice plumber is reasonable if: (i) The job site is a single-family residence or a project that does not require a contractor's license, and the supervising plumber is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; (c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or (d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and: (a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or (b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site. (5) (A) An apprentice plumber who is in his or her final year of an apprenticeship may engage in plumbing without the direct supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber if he or she is working under the indirect supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber. (B) (i) As used in this section, "indirect supervision" means that an apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section is able to contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber for direction or advice, but the master plumber or journeyman plumber does not have to meet the reasonable proximity requirements under subdivisions (b)(4)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section. (ii) An apprentice plumber may contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber under this subdivision (b)(5)(B) in person or by telephone call, text message, electronic mail, or other similar form of communication. (C) An apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section shall possess and be capable of providing to an inspector a valid and unexpired identification card issued by the local apprenticeship committee that indicates the apprentice is in his or her final year of apprenticeship.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(5) of this section, an apprentice plumber shall not engage in plumbing unless he or she is supervised by a master plumber or a journeyman plumber.

(2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master plumber, journeyman plumber, and apprentice plumber in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards.

(3) (A) (i) The master plumber or journeyman plumber shall observe the work of an apprentice plumber in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (ii) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single job. (B) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate rules that determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice plumber.

(A) (i) The master plumber or journeyman plumber shall observe the work of an apprentice plumber in person at regular and reasonable intervals. (ii) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single job.

(i) The master plumber or journeyman plumber shall observe the work of an apprentice plumber in person at regular and reasonable intervals.

(ii) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single job.

(B) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall promulgate rules that determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the: (i) Nature of the work; and (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice plumber.

(i) Nature of the work; and

(ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice plumber.

(4) (A) The supervising master plumber or journeyman plumber shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice plumber while work is being performed. (B) The proximity of the supervising plumber to the apprentice plumber is reasonable if: (i) The job site is a single-family residence or a project that does not require a contractor's license, and the supervising plumber is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; (c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or (d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and: (a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or (b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site.

(A) The supervising master plumber or journeyman plumber shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice plumber while work is being performed.

(B) The proximity of the supervising plumber to the apprentice plumber is reasonable if: (i) The job site is a single-family residence or a project that does not require a contractor's license, and the supervising plumber is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; (c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or (d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and: (a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or (b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site.

(i) The job site is a single-family residence or a project that does not require a contractor's license, and the supervising plumber is: (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; (c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or (d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or

(a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber;

(b) At the same street address at which the apprentice plumber is working;

(c) At the street address adjacent to or adjoining the street address at which the apprentice plumber is working; or

(d) Within the same geographical subdivision in which the apprentice is located; or

(ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and: (a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or (b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site.

(a) The supervising plumber is within the line of sight of the apprentice plumber; or

(b) The supervising plumber is within two hundred fifty (250) yards of the apprentice plumber, and the supervising plumber and the apprentice plumber are within the property boundaries of the job site.

(5) (A) An apprentice plumber who is in his or her final year of an apprenticeship may engage in plumbing without the direct supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber if he or she is working under the indirect supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber. (B) (i) As used in this section, "indirect supervision" means that an apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section is able to contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber for direction or advice, but the master plumber or journeyman plumber does not have to meet the reasonable proximity requirements under subdivisions (b)(4)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section. (ii) An apprentice plumber may contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber under this subdivision (b)(5)(B) in person or by telephone call, text message, electronic mail, or other similar form of communication. (C) An apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section shall possess and be capable of providing to an inspector a valid and unexpired identification card issued by the local apprenticeship committee that indicates the apprentice is in his or her final year of apprenticeship.

(A) An apprentice plumber who is in his or her final year of an apprenticeship may engage in plumbing without the direct supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber if he or she is working under the indirect supervision of a master plumber or journeyman plumber.

(B) (i) As used in this section, "indirect supervision" means that an apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section is able to contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber for direction or advice, but the master plumber or journeyman plumber does not have to meet the reasonable proximity requirements under subdivisions (b)(4)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section. (ii) An apprentice plumber may contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber under this subdivision (b)(5)(B) in person or by telephone call, text message, electronic mail, or other similar form of communication.

(i) As used in this section, "indirect supervision" means that an apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section is able to contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber for direction or advice, but the master plumber or journeyman plumber does not have to meet the reasonable proximity requirements under subdivisions (b)(4)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section.

(ii) An apprentice plumber may contact a master plumber or journeyman plumber under this subdivision (b)(5)(B) in person or by telephone call, text message, electronic mail, or other similar form of communication.

(C) An apprentice plumber under subdivision (b)(5)(A) of this section shall possess and be capable of providing to an inspector a valid and unexpired identification card issued by the local apprenticeship committee that indicates the apprentice is in his or her final year of apprenticeship.

(c) One (1) master plumber or journeyman plumber may supervise up to three (3) apprentice plumbers on a single plumbing job.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 971,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-101-103
Applicability to pharmacists
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to any person licensed under § 17-92-101 et seq. Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.

This chapter does not apply to any person licensed under § 17-92-101 et seq.

Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-39-308 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 39 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-39-308
Conduct of voice stress analysis examination
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a voice stress analysis examination shall be conducted only in person. (b) Before undergoing the voice stress analysis examination, the subject of the voice stress analysis examination shall provide his or her written permission. (c) The certified voice stress analysis examiner shall record and analyze the responses of the subject of the voice stress analysis examination. (d) (1) A certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement or correctional agency and who is acting in the course of his or her employment for the law enforcement agency may conduct a voice stress analysis examination from a legally recorded conversation. (2) If the voice stress analysis examination is conducted under subdivision (d)(1) of this section: (A) The conversation may be recorded: (i) In person; or (ii) By telephone; and (B) The certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 33, eff. 9/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 858, § 6.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a voice stress analysis examination shall be conducted only in person.

(b) Before undergoing the voice stress analysis examination, the subject of the voice stress analysis examination shall provide his or her written permission.

(c) The certified voice stress analysis examiner shall record and analyze the responses of the subject of the voice stress analysis examination.

(d) (1) A certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement or correctional agency and who is acting in the course of his or her employment for the law enforcement agency may conduct a voice stress analysis examination from a legally recorded conversation. (2) If the voice stress analysis examination is conducted under subdivision (d)(1) of this section: (A) The conversation may be recorded: (i) In person; or (ii) By telephone; and (B) The certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) of this section.

(1) A certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement or correctional agency and who is acting in the course of his or her employment for the law enforcement agency may conduct a voice stress analysis examination from a legally recorded conversation.

(2) If the voice stress analysis examination is conducted under subdivision (d)(1) of this section: (A) The conversation may be recorded: (i) In person; or (ii) By telephone; and (B) The certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) of this section.

(A) The conversation may be recorded: (i) In person; or (ii) By telephone; and

(i) In person; or

(ii) By telephone; and

(B) The certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) of this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 33, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 858, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-29-402
Injunctions
Status: in_force

Without posting bond, the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may petition the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county where the violation occurred to enjoin violations of § 17-29-301 et seq., § 23-61-1101 et seq., or rules promulgated by the board. Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2018. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 40, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1985, No. 217, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-931.

Without posting bond, the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may petition the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county where the violation occurred to enjoin violations of § 17-29-301 et seq., § 23-61-1101 et seq., or rules promulgated by the board.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 40, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 217, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-931.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-81-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 81 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-81-104
False advertising
Status: in_force

No person defined in § 17-81-102(5) as a physician may solicit for patronage or advertise for patronage by any means whatever which is misleading, fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest. Acts 1971, No. 706, § 20; 1981, No. 568, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-434.

No person defined in § 17-81-102(5) as a physician may solicit for patronage or advertise for patronage by any means whatever which is misleading, fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest.

Acts 1971, No. 706, § 20; 1981, No. 568, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-434.