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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-302 - Eligibility

(a)
The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall issue a license to a person who meets the requirements of this chapter and pays to the board the application for initial license fee prescribed in §
17-100-308
.
(b)
To be eligible for licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, a person shall:
(1)
Possess at least a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology or a master's degree in audiology obtained on or before December 30, 2006, or a doctoral degree obtained after January 1, 2007, from an educational institution recognized by the board;
(2)
Submit evidence of the completion of the educational, clinical experience, and employment requirements, which shall be based on appropriate national standards and prescribed by the rules adopted under this chapter;
(3)
Apply for a criminal background check and meet the qualifications for issuance of a license under §
17-100-309
if he or she affirmatively indicates that he or she intends to participate in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and
(4)
Pass an examination approved by the board before the board approves a license.
(c)
The board shall issue a provisional license to a person who meets the requirements of this chapter, submits the appropriate application, and pays to the board the application for initial license fee prescribed in §
17-100-308
.
(d)
To be eligible for provisional licensure by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, a person shall:
(1)
Possess at least a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology, as the case may be, from an educational institution recognized by the board;
(2)
Be in the process of completing the postgraduate professional experience requirement; and
(3)
Pass an examination approved by the board.
(e)
The purpose of a provisional license is to permit a person to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while completing the postgraduate professional experience as required by this chapter. A person holding a provisional license is authorized to practice speech-language pathology or audiology only while working under the supervision of a person fully licensed by this state in accordance with this chapter.
(f)
The board shall have the authority to adopt rules regarding the term and conditions for which a provisional license is granted.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1653, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 118, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 117, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 10, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1810, 72-1814; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-303 - Licensure - Examination

(a)
(1)
A person eligible for licensure under §
17-100-302
and desirous of licensure shall make application to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology upon a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe.
(2)
Any application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by §
17-100-308
, which shall in no case be refunded.
(b)
(1)
Each applicant for licensure under this chapter shall be examined by the board in a written examination if the board deems a written examination to be appropriate.
(2)
Standards for acceptable performance shall be established.
(3)
Applicants shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine. Examinations shall be given at such places within this state as the board may determine at least two (2) times each year, and the board shall make public, in a manner it considers appropriate, and shall appropriately notify all individual applicants of, the time and place of the administration of examinations.
(4)
The board may examine in whatever theoretical or applied fields of speech pathology and audiology it considers appropriate and may examine with regard to a person's professional skills and judgment in the utilization of speech language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.
(5)
The board shall maintain a permanent record of all examination results.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 11, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1811, 72-1812.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-304 - Reciprocity

(a)
The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States which maintains professional standards considered by the board to be equivalent to those set forth in this chapter.
(b)
The board may waive the examination and grant a license to any person certified as clinically competent by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology in the area for which the person is applying for licensure.
(c)
A person certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, or the American Board of Audiology or licensed under the law of another state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia and that has requirements at least equal to those of Arkansas as a speech language pathologist or audiologist who has applied for a license and paid the appropriate fees may perform speech language pathology and audiology services in this state.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, §§ 11, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1811, 72-1813.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-305 - Annual renewal

(a)
Licenses issued under this chapter expire and become invalid at 12:00 midnight, June 30, of each year if not renewed.
(b)
To maintain a license, a person licensed under this chapter shall pay a fee for renewal of license to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology on or before June 30 of each year.
(c)
(1)
(A)
If a request for renewal is postmarked on or before July 15:
(i)
The request shall not be considered late; and
(ii)
The licensee shall not be:
(a)
Considered as practicing without a license; or
(b)
Charged a late fee.
(B)
If payment of the renewal fee is postmarked on or after July 16 of any given year, the board may renew a license upon payment of the renewal of license fee plus a late renewal payment penalty, which shall equal the amount prescribed for late penalty per month under §
17-100-308
.
(C)
A license renewed under this subsection becomes effective on the day after the request for renewal is postmarked.
(2)
A person who requests renewal of a license, whose license has expired, shall not be required to submit to examination as a condition to renewal.
(d)
A suspended license is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this section, but the renewal shall not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity or in any other conduct or activity in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.
(e)
(1)
A person who fails to renew his or her license within five (5) years after the date of its expiration may not renew it, and it may not be restored, reissued, or reinstated thereafter.
(2)
However, the person may apply for and obtain a new license if he or she meets the requirements of this chapter.
(f)
If a person affirmatively indicates on his or her renewal that he or she intends to participate in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, then he or she shall apply for a criminal background check and meet the qualifications for issuance of a license under §
17-100-309
.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 10, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1816.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-306 - Continuing education

The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall require the applicant for license renewal to present evidence of the satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements as determined and published by the board.
Acts 1975, No. 277, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1819.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-307 - Denial, suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action - Reinstatement

(a)
The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may refuse to issue or renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license when the licensee or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Such unprofessional conduct may result from, but not necessarily be limited to:
(1)
Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;
(2)
Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the board or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the board;
(3)
(A)
Being convicted of a felony listed under §
17-3-102
.
(B)
At the direction of the board, and after due notice and an administrative hearing in accordance with the provisions of applicable Arkansas laws, the license of the person so convicted shall be suspended or revoked or the board shall decline to issue a license when:
(i)
The time for appeal has elapsed;
(ii)
The judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal; or
(iii)
An order granting probation has been made suspending the imposition of sentence, without regard to a subsequent order under the provisions of state law allowing the withdrawal of a guilty plea and the substitution of a not guilty plea, or the setting aside of a guilty verdict, or the dismissal of the acquisition, information, or indictment;
(4)
Violating any lawful order or rule rendered or adopted by the board; or
(5)
Violating any provision of this chapter.
(b)
The board shall deny any application for, or issue a letter of reprimand, or censure, suspend, revoke, or impose probationary conditions upon, the license or licensee as ordered by the board in any decision made after a hearing as provided in this chapter.
(c)
(1)
No sooner than five (5) years after the date of revocation of a license under this section, an applicant may again apply for licensure.
(2)
The board may accept or reject an application for licensure under this section and may impose additional requirements.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1654, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 119, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 11, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1815.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-308 - Fees

(a)
The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall prescribe and publish in a manner that it deems appropriate fees in amounts determined by the board for the following purposes:
(1)
Application for initial license;
(2)
Renewal of license;
(3)
Late penalty per month;
(4)
Inactivation; and
(5)
Reactivation.
(b)
The board may by rule provide for the waiver of all or part of the renewal fee if the license is issued less than one hundred twenty (120) days before the date on which it will expire.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 219,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1975, No. 277, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1817; Acts 1993, No. 121, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-100-301 — 17-100-309) › Section 17-100-309 - Criminal background checks

(a)
Each applicant or licensee for a license issued by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact is required to apply for a state and national criminal background check, to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(b)
The criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints.
(c)
The applicant or licensee shall sign a release of information to the board and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the criminal background check.
(d)
Upon completion of the criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the board all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant or licensee.
(e)
For purposes of this section, the board shall follow the licensing restrictions based on criminal records under §
17-3-102
.
(f)
(1)
Information received by the board from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police under this section shall not be available for examination except by the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or his or her authorized representative or the person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative.
(2)
A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the division.
(g)
Information made available to the affected applicant or licensee for licensure or the person whose license is subject to revocation shall be information pertaining to that person only.
(h)
Rights of privilege and confidentiality established in this section do not extend to any document created for purposes other than the criminal background check under the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
(i)
The board shall adopt the necessary rules to fully implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 100 - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 17-100-101 — 17-100-402) › Subchapter 4 - AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERSTATE COMPACT (§§ 17-100-401 — 17-100-402) › Section 17-100-402 - Administration of compact - Rules

(a)
The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact administrator for this state.
(b)
The board may adopt rules that are consistent with the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact necessary to implement this subchapter.
(c)
The board is not required to adopt the rules of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Commission for those rules to be effective in this state.
(d)
For the purposes of the member state's ability to reject a rule under Section 10(B) of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, Arkansas delegates its authority in this provision to the General Assembly or the Legislative Council.
Added by Act 2023, No. 301,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-103) › Section 17-101-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act".
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1132; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-103) › Section 17-101-103 - Applicability to pharmacists

This chapter does not apply to any person licensed under §
17-92-101
et seq.
Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 2 - VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD (§§ 17-101-201 — 17-101-205) › Section 17-101-201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 147, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1134; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 173; 2001, No. 1741, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 2 - VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD (§§ 17-101-201 — 17-101-205) › Section 17-101-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 112, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1134; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 2 - VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD (§§ 17-101-201 — 17-101-205) › Section 17-101-203 - Powers and duties

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall have the power to:
(1)
Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice general veterinary medicine or any specialty area thereof, and the certification of veterinary technicians in Arkansas, and issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses or certificates, or otherwise discipline veterinarians or veterinary technicians;
(2)
Subpoena witnesses and take testimony bearing on the records of applicants for permits or for licenses to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas;
(3)
Establish annually a schedule of license and permit fees based on the commission's financial requirements for the ensuing year;
(4)
Conduct investigations into matters brought before the commission and proceed on the commission's own motion to a hearing or other disciplinary action;
(5)
[Repealed.]
(6)
Purchase or rent necessary office space, equipment, and supplies;
(7)
Promulgate and enforce rules necessary to establish recognized standards for the practice of veterinary medicine and to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The commission shall make available to interested members of the public copies of this chapter and all rules promulgated by the commission;
(8)
Examine and evaluate qualifications of education, skill, and experience for certification of a person as a veterinary technician and for annual registration of employment;
(9)
Regulate all veterinarians in a corporate practice and prevent corporate or noncorporate holdings from being sold to, directed by, or controlled by a nonveterinarian;
(10)
(A)
Hold hearings on all matters properly brought before the commission and, in connection thereto, administer oaths, receive evidence, make the necessary determinations, and enter orders consistent with the findings.
(B)
The commission may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers, records, or other documentary evidence and commission depositions;
(11)
Bring proceedings in the courts for the enforcement of this chapter or any rules made under this chapter; and
(12)
Promulgate rules:
(A)
Limiting the amount of Schedule II narcotics that may be prescribed and dispensed by licensees of the commission; and
(B)
Outlining the use of telehealth and telemedicine in the practice of veterinary medicine.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 148, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1657, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1656, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 113, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 820,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1135; Acts 1987, No. 60, § 2; 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 2 - VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD (§§ 17-101-201 — 17-101-205) › Section 17-101-204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 149, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-302 - Veterinarians - Examinations

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, at such times as it may designate, shall conduct an examination of applicants for license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas.
(2)
All examinations shall be:
(A)
In writing, supplemented by oral interviews and practical examinations as the commission may deem necessary; and
(B)
So conducted as to ensure absolute impartiality in grading.
(b)
The commission hereby adopts the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, as a basis for licensure in the State of Arkansas, along with a written examination conducted by the commission.
(c)
The commission requires that all applicants for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Arkansas shall pass the National Board Examination and the Clinical Competency Test, or the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, in addition to any and all state examinations, written examinations, oral interviews, and practical demonstrations as the commission may request or require.
(d)
All applicants are required to complete a written examination conducted by the commission composed of, but not limited to:
(1)
The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Practice Act, §
17-101-101
et seq.;
(2)
State and federal statutes relating to prescription and controlled drugs;
(3)
Ethics of veterinary medicine; and
(4)
Rules and regulations of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and rabies control.
(e)
(1)
Poultry specialty applicants shall sit for a written examination conducted by the commission on poultry veterinary medicine.
(2)
A license will be issued to poultry specialty applicants with a seventy percent (70%) or better score on the commission examination and a passing score on the National Board Examination, the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its equivalent.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 154, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1137; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 1; 2001, No. 1741, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-303 - License without examination or license by endorsement

(a)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, at its discretion, may issue a license without written examination to any qualified applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence that he or she is a veterinarian and has:
(1)
For the five (5) years before filing his or her application, been a practicing veterinarian and licensed in a state, territory, or district of the United States having license requirements at the time the applicant was first licensed which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;
(2)
Qualified as a diplomate of a specialty board approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association;
(3)
Been awarded a postgraduate degree in veterinary medicine; or
(4)
Been recognized as an expert in the veterinary profession.
(b)
At its discretion, the commission may examine, orally or practically, any person applying for a license under this section, provided that the applicant has had no disciplinary proceedings pending or completed in another jurisdiction.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 155, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1138; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-304 - Veterinarians - Temporary permit

(a)
The Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or his or her designee may issue without examination a temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in this state to a qualified applicant for a license pending examination and provided that the temporary permit shall expire the day after the notice or results of the first examination given after the permit is issued.
(b)
A temporary permit may be issued or revoked by majority vote of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 156, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1139; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-308 - Veterinary technicians - Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate

(a)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may deny or suspend any registration or deny or revoke any certificate of qualification upon the grounds that the applicant or veterinary technician is guilty of:
(1)
Soliciting patients for any practitioner of the veterinary healing arts;
(2)
Soliciting or receiving any form of compensation from any person other than his or her registered employer for performing as a veterinary technician;
(3)
Willfully or negligently divulging a professional secret or discussing a veterinarian's diagnosis or treatment without the express permission of the veterinarian;
(4)
(A)
Any offense punishable by incarceration in the Division of Correction or federal prison.
(B)
A copy of the record of conviction, certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence;
(5)
Being unable to practice as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients because of illness, the use of drugs, alcohol, narcotics, or chemicals, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;
(6)
Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring:
(A)
A certificate of qualification to perform as a veterinary technician in Arkansas; or
(B)
An annual registration;
(7)
Impersonating another person registered as a veterinary technician or allowing any person to use his or her certificate of qualification or registration;
(8)
Aiding or abetting the practice of veterinary medicine by a person not licensed by the commission;
(9)
Gross negligence in the performance of duties, tasks, or functions assigned to him or her by a licensed veterinarian;
(10)
Manifesting incapacity or incompetence to perform as a veterinary technician; or
(11)
Conduct unbecoming a person registered as a veterinary technician or detrimental to the best interests of the public.
(b)
At the discretion of the commission, any person whose certificate of qualification is suspended or revoked by the commission under this section may be recertified or reinstated by the commission at any time upon written application to the commission showing cause to justify recertification or reinstatement.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 164, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 973, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1144; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 2001, No. 1741, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-309 - License, certificate, and registration renewal - Reinstatement

(a)
(1)
All licenses, certificates, and registrations expire on March 31 each year and may be renewed by payment of the annual renewal fee established by rule of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(2)
Not later than March 1 each year, the commission shall provide a written notice to each licensed veterinarian, veterinary technician, and veterinary technologist that his or her license or certificate will expire on March 31 and shall provide a renewal application form.
(b)
(1)
Any person may reinstate an expired license or certificate within five (5) years of its expiration by making application to the commission for renewal and paying the current renewal fee along with all delinquent renewal fees.
(2)
After five (5) years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license or certificate may not be renewed, and the holder must apply for a new license or certificate and take the required examinations.
(c)
The commission may provide by rule for waiver of payment of any renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary technologist during any period when he or she is on active duty with any branch of the United States Armed Forces for not to exceed three (3) years or for the duration of a national emergency, whichever is longer.
(d)
The commission may provide by rule for waiver of payment of any renewal fee of a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician during any period when he or she is a member of the Arkansas National Guard called into state active duty.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 165, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1664, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1663, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 462,§ 17, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1142; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-310 - Continuing education required - Exemptions

(a)
(1)
A veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary technologist under this chapter is required to attend an educational program in the twelve (12) months preceding each renewal date.
(2)
The postgraduate study or attendance at an institution or at an educational session approved by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall be considered equivalent to continuing education requirements.
(3)
The commission shall have the right, for good cause shown, to prescribe the type and character of postgraduate study to be done by any licensed veterinarian in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(b)
The commission shall excuse licentiates or certificate holders, as a group or as individuals, from the annual educational requirements in any of the following instances:
(1)
When no educational program meeting the requirements approved by the commission is conducted within the state;
(2)
When an affidavit is submitted to the commission evidencing that the licensee, for good cause assigned, was prevented from attending an educational program at the proper time;
(3)
In the event of an unusual emergency; or
(4)
If that person holds an inactive license or certificate.
(c)
(1)
A veterinarian, veterinary technician, or veterinary technologist shall fulfill his or her annual education requirements at his or her own expense.
(2)
The fee for his or her annual education requirements is not included in the license fee.
(d)
(1)
A veterinary technician specialist shall complete an additional eight (8) hours of advanced continuing education in his or her area of specialty each year before veterinary technician specialist certification renewal.
(2)
A veterinary technician specialist shall maintain an active veterinary technician certification in this state and fulfill all continuing education hours required for the veterinary technician certification.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 161,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 166, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 167, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 169,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1143; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-311 - Civil penalty - Appeals and disposition of funds

(a)
(1)
Whenever the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission determines that any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated by the commission under this chapter has been violated, the commission may impose a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation.
(2)
The commission may file an action in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to collect any civil penalty not paid within thirty (30) days of service of the order assessing the penalty, unless the circuit court enters a stay of the commission's order.
(3)
If the commission prevails in the action, the defendant shall be directed to pay reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by the commission in prosecuting the action in addition to the civil penalty.
(b)
Any person aggrieved by the action of the commission imposing civil penalties may appeal the decision in the manner and under the procedure prescribed in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq., for appeals from administrative decisions.
(c)
All funds derived from civil penalties imposed by the commission shall be deposited into one (1) or more depositories qualifying for the deposit of public funds. The funds shall be used by the commission for administering the provisions of this chapter.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 168, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1665, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 774, §§ 2-4; 1993, No. 1198, § 1; 1995, No. 1348, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-312 - Unlawful practice - Penalties - Injunctions

(a)
Any person who shall practice or attempt to practice veterinary medicine in this state without having been duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person shall be fined in any sum of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each and every offense or imprisoned for a term of not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year, or shall be both fined and imprisoned in the discretion of the court.
(b)
Each day of the unlawful practice shall constitute a separate offense.
(c)
One-half (1/2) of the sums assessed as fines under this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the county wherein the fine is assessed, and one-half (1/2) of the sums assessed as fines under this chapter shall be deposited with the Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission and credited to the account of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(d)
The unlawful practice of veterinary medicine is declared to be a public nuisance.
(e)
In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the commission may institute legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction, and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 170, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 169, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1975, No. 650, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1146; Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-313 - Abandoned animals

(a)
Unless otherwise provided by contract between the veterinarian and his or her client, a veterinarian may dispose of any animal abandoned in his or her care if he or she gives written notice of his or her intention to do so by sending the notice to the last known physical or email address of the client.
(b)
The veterinarian shall allow the client twelve (12) days from the issuance of the notice in which to retrieve the animal.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1993, No. 1198, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-314 - Practicing without a license - Commission penalties

(a)
(1)
(A)
If upon completion of an investigation the Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has probable cause to believe that a veterinarian or an unlicensed person acting as a veterinarian has violated the provisions of this chapter, he or she may issue a citation to the veterinarian or unlicensed person, as provided in this section.
(B)
Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of this chapter alleged to have been violated.
(C)
Each citation may also contain an order of abatement fixing a reasonable time for abatement of the violation and may contain an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(2)
The citation shall be served upon the veterinarian or unlicensed individual personally or by any type of mailing requiring a return receipt.
(b)
(1)
If a veterinarian or unlicensed person desires to administratively contest a civil citation or the proposed assessment of a civil penalty, he or she shall notify within ten (10) business days after service of the citation the executive officer in writing of his or her request.
(2)
Upon receipt of the request, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled before the commission.
(c)
Any administrative hearing shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(d)
In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the commission may institute legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the commission in any court of competent jurisdiction, and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 171, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1995, No. 1348, § 7; 2001, No. 1741, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-315 - Equine teeth floating

(a)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is prohibited from enforcing commission policy regarding equine teeth floating by either investigating or prosecuting an individual practitioner engaged in equine teeth floating until July 1, 2013.
(b)
(1)
Before engaging in the practice of equine teeth floating in the state, an individual practitioner shall present to the commission signed letters of recommendation from two (2) clients who have previously employed the individual practitioner and who bear witness to the individual practitioner's ability to perform equine teeth floating.
(2)
The letters of recommendation shall be presented to the commission before providing service to a client or performing any procedure on any animal.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 172, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 286,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 1031, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 101 - VETERINARIANS AND ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (§§ 17-101-101 — 17-101-320) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-101-301 — 17-101-320) › Section 17-101-318 - Veterinarians - Restricted license

(a)
The Director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or his or her designee may issue a restricted license to a person who has graduated from an accredited or approved college of veterinary medicine but has not passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(b)
A restricted license shall be issued by the commission upon the receipt of the following:
(1)
A completed application as described in §
17-101-301
and the application fee established by the commission, if not previously submitted during the applicant's final year of veterinary school;
(2)
A restricted license fee established by the commission;
(3)
A letter of recommendation from the supervising licensed veterinarian; and
(4)
Written confirmation that the applicant is scheduled to take the next available North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent.
(c)
If the applicant fails to pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, after receiving a restricted license, the applicant may be issued another restricted license by submitting the following:
(1)
The restricted license fee established by the commission;
(2)
A letter of recommendation from the supervising licensed veterinarian; and
(3)
Written confirmation that the applicant is scheduled to take the next available North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent.
(d)
(1)
A restricted license shall expire the day after the results of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, are made known to the applicant.
(2)
An applicant shall not be issued more than three (3) restricted licenses.
(e)
The applicant is eligible for an unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine upon receiving a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, or its future equivalent, if all other requirements are met for the unrestricted license.
(f)
A restricted licensee shall not apply:
(1)
For a United States Drug Enforcement Administration registration; or
(2)
To become an accredited veterinarian through the United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 176, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 175, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by Act 2021, No. 130,§ 8, eff. 7/28/2021.