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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ACT OF 2003 (§§ 20-7-401 — 20-7-412) › Section 20-7-407 - Fees

In addition to the fees authorized by §
20-7-123(b)(1)(H) and (I)
, the following fees shall be collected and credited to the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Fund:
(1)
A fee of seven dollars ($7.00) collected by the State Registrar of Vital Records for the making and certification of any birth certificate or record;
(2)
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) collected for the making and certification of each additional copy of any birth certificate or record;
(3)
A fee of six dollars ($6.00) collected by the registrar for the making and certification of a single copy of a death certificate;
(4)
A fee of seven dollars ($7.00) collected by the registrar for the making and certification of each additional copy of a death certificate;
(5)
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) collected by the registrar for the making and certification of any marriage or divorce certificate or record;
(6)
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) collected by the registrar for the making and certification of each additional copy of any marriage or divorce certificate or record;
(7)
A fee of seven dollars ($7.00) collected by the registrar for an examination and search of the files for any birth record;
(8)
A fee of five dollars ($5.00) collected by the registrar for an examination and search of the files for any marriage or divorce record; and
(9)
A fee of six dollars ($6.00) collected by the registrar for an examination and search of the files for any death record.
Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ACT OF 2003 (§§ 20-7-401 — 20-7-412) › Section 20-7-409 - State Board of Health Public Health Laboratory Construction Fund

The proceeds of the loan other than amounts required to establish reserves, to pay interest on the loan for a period not to exceed one (1) year, or to pay costs of the loan and of issuing bonds, all of which shall be set forth in written directions executed by the Secretary of the Department of Health, shall be deposited as cash funds into an account of the State Board of Health designated the "State Board of Health Public Health Laboratory Construction Fund" and disbursed by the secretary for the construction of the expansion.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4949, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ACT OF 2003 (§§ 20-7-401 — 20-7-412) › Section 20-7-410 - Investment of funds

(a)
All moneys held at any time in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Fund and the State Board of Health Public Health Laboratory Construction Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Secretary of the Department of Health.
(b)
All moneys held in the State Board of Health Laboratory Revenue Loan Fund shall be invested and reinvested to the extent feasible, as directed by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, in securities which are eligible for the securing of public deposits under §
19-8-203
, subject in all cases to the term of the loan and of bonds issued by the authority.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4950, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ACT OF 2003 (§§ 20-7-401 — 20-7-412) › Section 20-7-411 - Formation of contracts

(a)
The authorizing resolution and each agreement or other writing executed and delivered pursuant to it or to this subchapter, together with this subchapter, shall constitute a contract between the State Board of Health and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, and the obligations of the board may be enforced by mandamus or other equitable or legal remedy.
(b)
The obligations of the board shall be freely assignable by the authority, provided that the board is notified in writing of the assignment.
Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 4 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY ACT OF 2003 (§§ 20-7-401 — 20-7-412) › Section 20-7-412 - Limitations on liability

Neither the Secretary of the Department of Health nor any member of the State Board of Health shall be personally liable on the loan or on account of any of the obligations or actions undertaken in connection with the loan, or for any damages sustained by anyone with respect to the obligations or actions, unless he or she acted with a corrupt intent.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4951, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 1723, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 5 - ARKANSAS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPER ACT (§§ 20-7-501 — 20-7-504) › Section 20-7-501 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Health-Conscious Shopper Act".
Acts 2007, No. 48, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 5 - ARKANSAS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPER ACT (§§ 20-7-501 — 20-7-504) › Section 20-7-502 - Findings - Intent

(a)
The General Assembly finds that shopping cart handles may be contaminated with bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, mucus, and even urine and fecal matter.
(b)
This subchapter is intended to:
(1)
Increase awareness of Arkansas shoppers, infants, and young children about potential contamination from contact with a shopping cart handle;
(2)
Provide a barrier of protection between a shopper and a shopping cart handle; and
(3)
Prevent the spread of viruses or bacteria.
Acts 2007, No. 48, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 5 - ARKANSAS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPER ACT (§§ 20-7-501 — 20-7-504) › Section 20-7-503 - Arkansas Health-Conscious Shopper Program

(a)
There is created the Arkansas Health-Conscious Shopper Program.
(b)
Under the program, each Arkansas business that uses shopping carts or infant carriers is encouraged to voluntarily provide consumers with sanitation wipes at the entrance of its business on or before January 1, 2008.
Acts 2007, No. 48, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 5 - ARKANSAS HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPER ACT (§§ 20-7-501 — 20-7-504) › Section 20-7-504 - Department of Health - Guidelines

The Department of Health shall develop guidelines for businesses in the appropriate types and use of sanitation wipes for shopping cart handles.
Acts 2007, No. 48, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-601 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act".
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-602 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the state health system and the citizens of Arkansas by:
(1)
Enhancing patient care by providing prescription monitoring information that will ensure legitimate use of controlled substances in health care, including palliative care, research, and other medical pharmacological uses;
(2)
Helping curtail the misuse and abuse of controlled substances;
(3)
Assisting in combating illegal trade in and diversion of controlled substances; and
(4)
Enabling access to prescription information by practitioners, law enforcement agents, and other authorized individuals and agencies and to make prescription information available to practitioners, law enforcement agents, and other authorized individuals and agencies in other states.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-605 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory Committee - Creation - Members

(a)
The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory Committee shall be created by the State Board of Health upon the Department of Health's procuring adequate funding to establish the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
(b)
The mission of the committee is to consult with and advise the department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
(c)
The committee shall consist of:
(1)
One (1) representative designated by each of the following organizations:
(A)
The Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants, Inc.;
(B)
The Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police;
(C)
The Arkansas Drug Director;
(D)
The Arkansas Medical Society, Inc.;
(E)
The Arkansas Nurses Association;
(F)
The Arkansas Optometric Association, Inc.;
(G)
The Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association;
(H)
The Arkansas Pharmacist's Association;
(I)
The Arkansas Podiatric Medical Association, Inc.;
(J)
The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association;
(K)
The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association;
(L)
The Arkansas State Dental Association;
(M)
The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association;
(N)
The State Board of Health; and
(O)
The Arkansas Public Defender Commission;
(2)
One (1) mental health provider or certified drug and alcohol counselor;
(3)
One (1) consumer appointed by the Governor;
(4)
One (1) obstetrician and gynecologist licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board and designated by the Department of Health;
(5)
One (1) member of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership designated by the Department of Health;
(6)
The Chair of the Arkansas State Medical Board or his or her designee who is also a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board; and
(7)
The President of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or his or her designee who is also a member of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 67,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 820,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-608 - Information exchange with other prescription drug monitoring programs

(a)
The Department of Health may provide prescription monitoring information to federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs, and the information may be used by those programs consistent with this subchapter.
(b)
The department may request and receive prescription monitoring information from federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs and may use the information under this subchapter.
(c)
The department may develop the capability to transmit information to other prescription drug monitoring programs and receive information from other prescription drug monitoring programs employing the standards of exchangeability.
(d)
The department may enter into written agreements with federal prescription drug monitoring programs or other states' prescription drug monitoring programs for the purpose of describing the terms and conditions for sharing prescription information under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 605,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-609 - Authority to contract

(a)
The Department of Health may contract with another agency of this state or with a private vendor, as necessary, to ensure the effective operation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
(b)
A contractor shall be bound to comply with the provisions regarding confidentiality of prescription information as outlined in this subchapter and shall be subject to the penalties specified in this subchapter for unlawful acts.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-610 - Authority to seek funding

(a)
The Department of Health may make application for, receive, and administer grant funding from public or private sources for the development, implementation, or enhancement of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
(b)
A fee shall not be levied against practitioners for the purpose of funding or complying with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-611 - Unlawful acts and penalties

(a)
(1)
It is unlawful for a dispenser to purposely fail to submit prescription monitoring information as required under this subchapter.
(2)
A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(b)
(1)
It is unlawful for a dispenser to purposely submit fraudulent prescription information.
(2)
A violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a Class D felony.
(c)
(1)
It is unlawful for a person authorized to receive prescription monitoring information to purposely disclose the information in violation of this subchapter.
(2)
A violation of subdivision (c)(1) of this section is a Class C felony.
(d)
(1)
It is unlawful for a person authorized to receive prescription drug monitoring program information to use such information in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this subchapter.
(2)
A violation of subdivision (d)(1) of this section is a Class C felony.
(e)
(1)
It is unlawful for a person to knowingly obtain, use, or disclose or attempt to obtain, use, or disclose information by fraud or deceit from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program or from a person authorized to receive information from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program under this subchapter.
(2)
A violation of subdivision (e)(1) of this section is a Class C felony.
(f)
In addition to the criminal penalties provided in this section, a dispenser or practitioner who uses or discloses confidential information received from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this subchapter may be subject to disciplinary action by the dispenser's or practitioner's licensing board.
(g)
In addition to the criminal penalties provided in this section, a law enforcement officer who uses or discloses confidential information received from the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in a manner or for a purpose in violation of this subchapter may be subject to disciplinary action by the law enforcement officer's agency or department.
(h)
This subchapter does not limit a person whose privacy has been compromised unlawfully under this section from bringing a civil action to address the breach of privacy or to recover all damages to which the person may be entitled per violation, including attorney's fees and costs.
(i)
A practitioner who purposely fails to access the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program as required by §
20-7-604(d)
is subject to disciplinary action by the licensing board of the practitioner.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 820,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-612 - Privacy rights protected

This subchapter does not give authority to any person, agency, corporation, or other legal entity to invade the privacy of any citizen as defined by the General Assembly, the courts, or the United States Constitution or the Arkansas Constitution other than to the extent provided in this subchapter.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-613 - Rules

The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-614 - Effective date

(a)
The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program shall become operational March 1, 2013, if full funding is available under §
20-7-610
.
(b)
The Secretary of the Department of Health may suspend operation of the program if adequate funding under §
20-7-610
ceases.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4954, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 304, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 6 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM ACT (§§ 20-7-601 — 20-7-615) › Section 20-7-615 - Prescriber with a prescription drug violation

(a)
A prescriber who has been found by his or her licensing board to be in violation of a rule or law involving prescription drugs shall be required by the appropriate licensing board to register with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and access patient information before writing a prescription for an opioid.
(b)
The licensing board, in its discretion, may remove this requirement after a period of time if the licensing board deems removal of the requirement appropriate.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-701 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Act".
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-702 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Chronic nonmalignant pain" means pain requiring more than three (3) consecutive months of prescriptions for:
(A)
An opioid that is written for more than the equivalent of ninety (90) tablets, each containing five milligrams (5 mg) of hydrocodone;
(B)
A morphine equivalent dose of more than fifteen milligrams (15 mg) per day; or
(C)
In the specific case of tramadol, an average dose equivalent of two hundred milligrams (200 mg) or greater per day;
(2)
"Hospital" means a healthcare facility licensed as a hospital by the State Board of Health under §
20-9-213
;
(3)
"Opioid" means a drug or medication that relieves pain, including without limitation:
(A)
Codeine;
(B)
Fentanyl;
(C)
Heroin;
(D)
Hydrocodone;
(E)
Morphine; and
(F)
Oxycodone; and
(4)
"Prescriber" means a practitioner or other authorized person who prescribes a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 72,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-703 - Opioid prescribing guidelines for emergency department

(a)
A hospital with an emergency department shall adopt guidelines concerning opioid prescribing in the emergency department.
(b)
The guidelines shall be drafted jointly by the emergency department physicians and medical staff and approved by the governing body of the hospital.
(c)
The guidelines shall address, at a minimum:
(1)
Treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain and acute pain;
(2)
Limits on amounts or duration of opioid prescriptions; and
(3)
Identification of situations where opioid prescriptions should be discouraged or prohibited.
(d)
The guidelines shall not be construed as establishing a standard of care.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-704 - Prescriber education

(a)
(1)
Within the first two (2) years of being granted a license in the state, a prescriber shall obtain a minimum of two (2) hours of prescribing education approved by the appropriate licensing board.
(2)
The education approved by the appropriate licensing board under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall include:
(A)
Options for online and in-person programs; and
(B)
Information on prescribing rules, regulations, and laws that apply to individuals who are licensed in the state.
(b)
This section shall apply to all prescribers licensed after December 31, 2015.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-705 - Licensing board rules

(a)
A licensing board that licenses individuals with prescriptive authority shall adopt rules that are at least as stringent as the rules of the Arkansas State Medical Board concerning use of narcotics for the treatment of pain not associated with malignant or terminal illness.
(b)
A licensing board that licenses individuals who are authorized to prescribe opioids for treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain shall promulgate rules that contain, at a minimum, the requirements of §
20-7-707
.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-706 - Patient evaluation

A patient who is being treated with controlled substances for chronic nonmalignant pain shall be evaluated at least one (1) time every six (6) months by a physician who is licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-707 - Prescriber requirements

(a)
For a patient with chronic nonmalignant pain, a prescriber, at a minimum and in addition to any additional requirements of the appropriate licensing board, shall:
(1)
Check the prescriptive history of the patient on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program at least every six (6) months; and
(2)
Have a signed pain contract with the patient that states, at a minimum, the expectations of the prescriber for the behavior of the patient which may include:
(A)
A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and
(B)
A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription.
(b)
The requirements of this section shall not apply to a patient:
(1)
Whose pain medications are being prescribed for a malignant condition;
(2)
With a terminal condition;
(3)
Who is a resident of a licensed healthcare facility;
(4)
Who is enrolled in a hospice program; or
(5)
Who is in an inpatient or outpatient palliative care program.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 7 - STATE BOARD OF HEALTH - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (§§ 20-7-101 — 20-7-708) › Subchapter 7 - COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE ACT (§§ 20-7-701 — 20-7-708) › Section 20-7-708 - Immunity

A prescriber or licensed healthcare facility that in good faith reports a suspected drug diversion is immune from civil or criminal liability and disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing board.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1208,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-102 - Health Services Permit Commission - Creation - Members - Meetings

(a)
There is established the Health Services Permit Commission.
(b)
The commission shall be composed of the following membership appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
(1)
A retired or practicing physician;
(2)
A representative of the Department of Human Services or his or her designee;
(3)
A member of the Arkansas Hospital Association, Inc.;
(4)
A member of the Arkansas Health Care Association;
(5)
A member of the Arkansas chapter of AARP, Inc.;
(6)
A member of the HomeCare Association of Arkansas;
(7)
A consumer knowledgeable in business health insurance;
(8)
A member of the Arkansas Residential Assisted Living Association, Inc.; and
(9)
A member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Arkansas, Inc.
(c)
(1)
All appointments shall be for four-year terms.
(2)
No member shall be appointed to serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms.
(d)
The members shall serve without pay, but those members not employed by the State of Arkansas may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
(e)
The commission shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as necessary to carry out its duties under this subchapter. The commission shall elect one (1) of its members as chair, and by appropriate adoption of bylaws and rules, may provide for the time, place, and manner of calling its meetings.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 957,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 2; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 3; 1991, No. 623, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 179; 2001, No. 632, § 1; 2001, No. 1800, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-103 - Health Services Permit Commission - Powers and duties

(a)
The Health Services Permit Commission shall evaluate the availability and adequacy of health facilities and health services as they relate to long-term care facilities and home healthcare service agencies in this state.
(b)
The commission shall designate those locales or areas of the state in which, due to the requirements of the population or the geography of the area, the health service needs of the population are underserved.
(c)
The commission may specify, within locales or areas, categories of health services which are underserved or overserved due to the composition or requirements of the population or the geography of the area.
(d)
The commission shall develop policies and adopt criteria, including time limitations, to be utilized by the Health Services Permit Agency in the review of applications and the issuing of permits of approval for a long-term care facility or a home healthcare service agency as provided in this subchapter.
(e)
The commission may define certain underserved locales or areas or categories of services within underserved locales or areas to be exempt for specified periods of time from the permit-of-approval requirement.
(f)
The commission may set application fees for permit-of-approval applications to be charged and collected by the agency.
(g)
(1)
Upon appeal by the applicant or an interested party, the commission shall conduct hearings on decisions by the agency within ninety (90) days of the agency decision. The commission shall render its final decision within fifteen (15) days of the close of the hearing. Failure of the commission to take final action within these time periods shall be considered a ratification of the agency decision and shall constitute the final decision of the commission from which an appeal to circuit court may be filed.
(2)
Neither a competitor of a successful applicant for a permit of approval nor any other party shall have the right to appeal the commission's decision to grant a permit of approval.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 3; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, §§ 4, 5; 1989, No. 422, §§ 3-5; 2001, No. 1800, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-104 - Health Services Permit Agency - Powers and duties

(a)
There is created and established the Health Services Permit Agency, which shall be under the supervision and control of the Department of Health.
(b)
The agency, under the administration of the department, shall possess and exercise such duties and powers as necessary to implement the policy and procedures adopted by the Health Services Permit Commission.
(c)
The agency, under the administration of the department, shall review all applications for permits of approval and approve or deny the application within ninety (90) days from the date the application is deemed complete and submitted for review.
(d)
The State of Arkansas shall not participate in the capital expenditures review program, otherwise known as the "1122 Program", unless it becomes mandatory for continuation in federal programs authorized under Title V of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 701
et seq., Title XIV of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1351
et seq., and Title XVII of the Social Security Act,
42 U.S.C. § 1391
et seq., for all states.
(e)
The agency, under the administration of the department, shall assist the commission in the performance of its duties under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4955, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 4; 2001, No. 1800, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-105 - Director

(a)
There shall be a Director of the Health Services Permit Agency, who shall be the executive head of the Health Services Permit Agency.
(b)
The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c)
The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Health.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4956, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 5; 2001, No. 1800, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-107 - Expansion of facilities or services

(a)
Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, all health facilities seeking to add new beds or perform additional home health services or to expand existing bed capacity shall apply for a permit approving additional beds or services or expanded bed capacity or services pursuant to procedures and criteria promulgated by the Health Services Permit Commission, except an additional permit shall not be required for home health services agencies currently licensed by the Department of Health to expand geographic service areas if the home health services agency has a primary or branch office located within one hundred (100) miles of the location of the services.
(b)
The commission may authorize the Health Services Permit Agency to enjoin construction or expansion of existing facilities of any project commenced in violation of this subchapter through an action filed in the circuit court of the judicial district in which the project is located.
(c)
In no event shall the requirements of this subchapter apply to any facility licensed or approved as of March 1, 2003, by the Child Welfare Agency Review Board pursuant to the Child Welfare Agency Licensing Act, §
9-28-401
et seq., and as specifically exempted by §
9-28-407(a)(3)
.
(d)
Beginning July 1, 2005, the Health Services Permit Agency may not accept applications or requests for permits of approval to add new beds or to expand existing bed capacity of residential care facilities.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 817,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 7; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 7; 2003, No. 1285, § 2; 2005, No. 1669, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-108 - Fees and fines

All fees and fines collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account to be used exclusively for the maintenance and operation of the Health Services Permit Agency, including any agreements to reimburse the Department of Health for costs associated with the operation of the agency.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4957, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 8; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 10; 2001, No. 1800, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-109 - Approval of new projects - Repeal of Acts 1975, No. 558, section 5 - Transfer of duties - Definition

(a)
All projects requiring approval under the Certificate of Need Program as established by Acts 1975, No. 558, § 5 [repealed], except freestanding radiation therapy centers, shall not be instituted or commenced after April 4, 1987, except upon application for and receipt of approval from the Health Services Permit Agency utilizing the same criteria and procedures in existence before April 4, 1987.
(b)
As used in this section, "commence construction" means the approval of project financing or the actual movement onto the site of building materials and equipment by the principal contractor.
(c)
Two hundred ten (210) days after April 4, 1987, Acts 1975, No. 558, § 5, as amended, is repealed. On and after the two hundred eleventh day following April 4, 1987, all projects requiring approval under §
20-8-107
shall not be instituted or commenced except upon application for and receipt of a permit of approval as set forth in this subchapter, and, during this period of time, all duties and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency and the Statewide Health Coordinating Council are transferred to the Health Services Permit Agency established under this subchapter. Any project not requiring approval under this subchapter, even though covered under Acts 1975, No. 558, § 5 [repealed], may be commenced after April 4, 1987.
(d)
(1)
The Health Services Permit Agency shall process all applications or certificates of need for intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities with fifteen (15) or fewer beds that were pending on April 4, 1987, and shall for a period of thirty (30) days after April 4, 1987, accept additional applications for such facilities.
(2)
The applications shall be processed utilizing the criteria and procedures in existence before April 4, 1987, and in addition the Health Services Permit Agency shall consider as a primary factor the experience of each applicant in serving individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 593, § 9; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 40, § 11; 2001, No. 1800, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-111 - Transfer of Developmental Disabilities Planning Council attributes to other agency

The Governor may at any time transfer all personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions, and the powers, duties, and personnel of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 101-496 [repealed].
Acts 1993, No. 821, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-112 - Additional transfer of Developmental Disabilities Planning Council attributes to other agency

The Governor may at any time transfer all the powers, duties, personnel, appropriations, fund balances, and authorized positions of the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to any other designated agency of the state which meets the requirements of Pub. L. No. 103-230 [repealed].
Acts 1995, No. 77, § 6; 1997, No. 58, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 1 - HEALTH SERVICES PERMIT AGENCY (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-114) › Section 20-8-113 - Findings

The General Assembly finds and determines that:
(1)
The Division of Youth Services is obligated by law to provide appropriate care to juveniles adjudicated delinquent and committed to the division's custody;
(2)
The division, pursuant to judicial decrees, assumes custody of delinquent juveniles with little or no notice;
(3)
The nature of the criminal conduct engaged in by the juvenile may create the necessity to segregate these juveniles within treatment facilities, thereby denying the division otherwise available beds;
(4)
The division must secure sufficient facilities for the care of delinquent juveniles in its custody;
(5)
The need for these facilities may vary substantially from the needs anticipated by the Department of Human Services or by the Health Services Permit Commission; and
(6)
No permit of approval should be required for facilities or beds contracted for or otherwise provided for delinquent youth committed to the custody of the division or the beds provided for delinquent youth counted against the authorized beds otherwise provided by a facility or organization with a permit of approval.
Acts 2001, No. 1583, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 20 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (§§ 20-2-101 — 20-86-113) › Subtitle 2 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (§§ 20-6-101 — 20-38-113) › Chapter 8 - STATE HEALTH AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS (§§ 20-8-101 — 20-8-1104) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS SPINAL CORD COMMISSION (§§ 20-8-201 — 20-8-206) › Section 20-8-202 - Creation - Members

(a)
There is established the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, to consist of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor from the state at large for terms of ten (10) years and confirmed by the Senate, as provided by law. The members of the commission shall be either spinal cord injured victims themselves, members of the immediate families of spinal cord injured victims, or persons with special knowledge of and experience with spinal cord injuries and dysfunctions who have demonstrated active involvement and interest in the fight against death and disability due to spinal cord injury and dysfunction.
(b)
Members of the commission shall serve until their successors are appointed and confirmed.
(c)
If a vacancy occurs on the commission due to death, resignation, or other cause, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Governor of a person eligible for the initial appointment as set forth in this section, to serve for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term of the member.
(d)
(1)
The commission shall select a disbursing officer of funds appropriated to the commission. All expenditures shall be approved by the chair of the commission before their disbursement.
(2)
The commission shall annually elect one (1) of its members as chair and one (1) of its members as vice chair, and other officers as the commission deems necessary.
(e)
Members of the commission shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed from commission funds, if available, for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in attending to commission business, in the same manner and in accordance with the same conditions, restrictions, and limitations as are applicable to employees of the state.
(f)
Members of the commission shall qualify by taking the oath of office as prescribed by law.
(g)
The commission shall meet at least one (1) time each calendar quarter and at such other times as may be designated by the commission's rules, or upon call by the chair or by the written request of any four (4) members.
(h)
(1)
From time to time, the commission may create advisory committees as are deemed necessary to assist the commission in formulating policies, effectuating and reviewing operating procedures, and for such other purposes as the commission may deem appropriate.
(2)
The members of the advisory committees shall serve without pay, but the commission may reimburse members of the advisory committees for expenses in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq. if sufficient funds are available.
Acts 1975, No. 311, §§ 2, 3; 1977, No. 428, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-3302, 82-3303; Acts 1987, No. 263, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 1154, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 180.