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AR Code § 17-107-105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-107-105. Criminal penalty

 (a)  (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to:  (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;  (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state;  (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;  (D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter:  (i) “Orthotic”, “orthotist”, “brace”, or a similar title or description of services;  (ii) “Pedorthic”, “pedorthist”, or a similar title or description of services; or  (iii) “Prosthetic”, “prosthetist”, “artificial limb”, or a similar title or description of services;    (E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or  (F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.    (2) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense.    (b) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board and the Department of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.
AR Code § 17-107-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-107-106. Civil penalty and injunction

 (a)  (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may levy a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter against any individual found by the board to be in violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.  (2) Each day a violation continues is a separate offense.  (3) Unless the civil penalty imposed under this section is paid within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date for an appeal from the order, the board may file suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to obtain a judgment for the amount of the unpaid civil penalty.  (4)  (A) The imposition of a civil penalty under this section does not relieve an individual from criminal prosecution under this chapter or from the imposition of an injunction under this section.  (B) The remedy of a civil penalty under this section is additional to any other penalties that may be imposed by the board or by a circuit court under this chapter.      (b)  (1) The board may petition any circuit court having jurisdiction over an individual who is practicing without a license as required by this chapter, an individual to whom a license has been denied, or an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked by action of the board under this chapter to enjoin the individual from continuing to practice within this state.  (2)  (A) The issuance of an injunction under this section shall not relieve an individual from criminal prosecution under this chapter or the imposition of civil penalties under this section.  (B) The remedy of an injunction under this section is additional to any other penalties that may be imposed by the board or by a circuit court under this chapter.
AR Code § 17-107-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board|§ 17-107-201. Board — Creation

 (a) There is created the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) members as follows:  (1)  (A) Five (5) individuals, each of whom is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist.  (B) One (1) of the five (5) individuals appointed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may be a retired orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist;    (2) One (1) member who is a representative of the Division of Medical Services of the Department of Human Services; and  (3) One (1) member who is a representative of the public at large.    (b) The Governor shall appoint the members subject to confirmation by the Senate.  (c)  (1) The Governor shall consult the board before making an appointment under this section.  (2) Each member shall have practiced orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics for at least three (3) years preceding his or her appointment and shall be licensed under this chapter as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist.    (d)  (1) The Governor shall designate the terms of the initial appointees so that three (3) members shall serve three-year terms, two (2) members shall serve two-year terms, and two (2) members shall serve one-year terms.  (2)  (A)  (i) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2)(A)(ii) of this section, each successor member shall serve three-year terms.  (ii) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy resulting in an unexpired term shall only serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.    (B) The Governor shall fill any vacancy on the board in the same manner as other appointments.    (3)  (A) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(3)(B) of this section, no member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.  (B) The member who is a representative of the division may succeed himself or herself.      (e) Upon recommendation of the board made after notice and hearing, the Governor may remove any member for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
AR Code § 17-107-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board|§ 17-107-202. Organization and proceedings

 (a)  (1) Within thirty (30) days after the initial appointment of the members of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board, the Governor shall call the first meeting of the board for the purpose of organization.  (2) The board shall elect a chair and vice chair at its first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year.  (3) The board shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary, at such times and places as the board designates. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the Chair of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board or upon written request of four (4) members.    (b) A quorum of the board shall consist of four (4) members.  (c) The members of the board shall serve without compensation but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. However, the expenses shall in no case exceed funds available to the board.  (d) All proceedings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.  (e) The Department of Health shall provide staff support for the board.
AR Code § 17-107-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board|§ 17-107-203. Power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum

 (a) In connection with its investigations and hearings, the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may:  (1) Issue a subpoena to require any individual who has information germane to an investigation or a hearing conducted by the board to testify before the board; and  (2) Issue a subpoena duces tecum to require to be transmitted to the board any book, writing, document, or other paper or thing that is germane to an investigation or a hearing conducted by the board.    (b)  (1) Service of a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum shall be as provided by law for the service of a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum in a civil case in a circuit court of this state. The fees and mileage of an officer serving a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum and a witness appearing in answer to a subpoena shall be the same as provided by law for a proceeding in a civil case in a circuit court of this state.  (2)  (A) The board shall issue a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum upon the request of any party to a hearing before the board.  (B) The fees and mileage of an officer serving a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum and a witness appearing in answer to a subpoena shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.      (c)  (1) If an individual has been served with a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum as provided in this section and fails to comply with the subpoena or the subpoena duces tecum, the board may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the board is conducting its investigation or hearing for an order causing the arrest of the individual and directing that the individual be brought before the court.  (2) The circuit court may punish the disobedient individual for contempt as provided by law for a proceeding of a civil case in a circuit court of this state.
AR Code § 17-107-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board|§ 17-107-204. State Board of Health — Powers and duties

 (a) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules prescribing all of the following:  (1) Procedures for the issuance, renewal, inactivation, restoration, suspension, and revocation of a license or certification;  (2) Standards and procedures for formulating, evaluating, approving, and administering licensing examinations or recognizing other entities that conduct examinations;  (3) Procedures for the conduct of a disciplinary hearing;  (4) Standards of ethical and professional conduct in the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics;  (5) Standards for approving, denying, and withdrawing approval of national certification organizations in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics;  (6) Standards for approving, denying, and withdrawing approval of educational programs required for licensure, including standards for foreign educational credentials;  (7) Standards for approving, denying, and withdrawing approval of continuing education programs required for license renewal;  (8) Standards for regulating advertising by individuals licensed under this chapter;  (9)  (A) Fees and penalties for services relating to examination, licensing, endorsement, temporary permits, license renewal, and other services reasonably related to the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics as determined by the board.  (B) The fee for initial licensure and renewal of licensure for the practice of orthotics, pedorthics, or prosthetics shall be three hundred dollars ($300) every two (2) years.  (C) The fee for initial certification and renewal of certification as an orthotic assistant, an orthotic/prosthetic assistant, or a prosthetic assistant shall be one hundred dollars ($100) every two (2) years; and    (10) Civil money penalties for violations of this chapter.    (b) The board may adopt other rules that are reasonably related to the safe and competent performance of prosthetics, orthotics, and pedorthics and necessary for the administration of this chapter.
AR Code § 17-107-205 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board|§ 17-107-205. Deposit of funds

 All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund.
AR Code § 17-107-301 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-301. Orthotists

 (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.
AR Code § 17-107-302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-302. Pedorthists

 (a) An applicant for a license to practice pedorthics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:  (1) Possesses a high school diploma or comparable credential approved by the board;  (2) Has completed a pedorthic education program;  (3) Has completed a qualified work experience program or internship in pedorthics;  (4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of pedorthic care acceptable to the board; and  (5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of pedorthics.    (b) The board may issue a license to practice pedorthics:  (1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or  (2) By endorsement, if an applicant has been licensed as a pedorthist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of pedorthists in this state.
AR Code § 17-107-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-303. Prosthetists

 (a) An applicant for a license to practice prosthetics 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 a prosthetic education program;  (3) Has completed a clinical residency in prosthetics;  (4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of prosthetic care; and  (5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of prosthetics.    (b) The board may issue a license to practice prosthetics 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 a prosthetist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of prosthetists in this state.
AR Code § 17-107-304 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-304. Orthotic assistants, orthotic/prosthetic assistants, and prosthetic assistants

 An applicant for certification to practice as an orthotic assistant, an orthotic/prosthetic assistant, or a prosthetic assistant shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:   (1) Possesses a high school diploma or comparable credential approved by the board;  (2) Has a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field in which the individual is seeking licensure as an assistant; and  (3) Has written documentation from a prosthetist or an orthotist that the applicant is qualified to perform as an assistant in the field in which the individual is seeking licensure as an assistant.
AR Code § 17-107-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-305. Temporary permits

 (a)  (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may issue a temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics to a qualified applicant who has:  (A) Satisfactorily completed an approved education program in the field in which the individual is seeking licensure; and  (B) Applied for or is awaiting results of the first examination he or she is eligible to take after the permit is issued.    (2) The temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics becomes invalid upon notification to the applicant of the results of the first examination he or she is eligible to take after the permit is issued.  (3)  (A) A temporary permit issued under this subsection is valid for no more than six (6) months.  (B) No more than two (2) temporary permits shall be issued to any individual within a specific category.      (b)  (1) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics to a qualified applicant awaiting endorsement and holding a current license to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics, or the equivalent, from another jurisdiction, state, or territory.  (2) The temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics shall:  (A) Specify the date it was issued and its expiration date; and  (B) Not be valid for more than six (6) months.
AR Code § 17-107-306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-306. License — Renewal

 (a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall renew his or her license or certification with the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in accordance with this section and procedures established by the board.  (b)  (1) At least sixty (60) days before the renewal date of a individual's license or certification under this chapter, the board shall:  (A) Mail to the individual a renewal application for his or her license or certification; and  (B) Notify the individual of the renewal date of his or her license or certification.    (2) The board shall mail the renewal application to the most recent address of the individual as the address appears in the records of the board.  (3) The individual shall complete the renewal application and return it to the board with the required renewal fee by the renewal date of the individual's license or certification.    (c) The board shall renew the individual's license or certification for the next licensure or certification period if:  (1) The board receives the individual's renewal application by the renewal date of the individual's license or certification;  (2) The board determines that the individual's renewal application is accurate; and  (3) The renewal fee is paid by the renewal date of the individual's license or certification.    (d) An individual's license or certification under this chapter automatically expires and is forfeited if:  (1) The board does not receive the individual's renewal application by the renewal date of the individual's license or certification;  (2) The board determines that the renewal application is not accurate; or  (3) The renewal fee is not paid by the renewal date of the individual's license or certification.    (e) Any individual who fails to renew his or her license or certification as provided in this section may be reinstated by the board if:  (1) The individual submits to the board:  (A) Written evidence verified by oath that the individual's renewal application was submitted in a timely manner; or  (B) A renewal application, and the board determines that the renewal application is accurate; and    (2) The renewal fee plus a penalty is paid by a date specified by the board.
AR Code § 17-107-307 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-307. License — Display

 An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall:   (1) Keep his or her license prominently displayed in his or her office or in a place in which he or she practices; or  (2) Store his or her license in a place from which the license can be immediately produced upon request of a patient or a representative of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board.
AR Code § 17-107-308 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-308. License — Replacement

 (a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter whose license has been lost or destroyed may apply to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board for a replacement. The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts concerning the loss or destruction of the original license.  (b) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter whose name is changed by marriage or court order may surrender his or her license and apply to the board for a replacement license.
AR Code § 17-107-309 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions|Chapter 107 - Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Pedorthists|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-107-309. License — Inactive status

 (a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter may place his or her license or certification on inactive status by notifying the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in writing.  (b)  (1) The holder of an inactive license or certification is excused from payment of renewal fees and shall not practice in his or her area of licensure or certification in this state.  (2) Any individual who engages in the practice of orthotics, pedorthics, or prosthetics or serves as an orthotic assistant, orthotic/prosthetic assistant, or prosthetic assistant while his or her license or certification under this chapter is inactive is considered to be practicing without a license or certification. Practicing without a license or certification is grounds for discipline under § 17-107-310.    (c) The board may restore an inactive license or certification under this chapter if:  (1) The holder of the inactive license or certification:  (A) Successfully completes the continuing education requirements established by the board; and  (B) Complies with rules established by the board; and    (2) The current renewal fee is paid by a date specified by the board.