Arkansas Administrative Code

16 CAR § 60-104. Meetings of the board. (a) The Crime Victims Reparations Board shall meet on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, six (6) times each year, or at the call of the Chair of the Crime Victims Reparations Board, at 9:30 a.m. to hea…

16 CAR § 60-105. Board staff. (a) The Administrator of the Crime Victims Reparations Board shall be the chief executive officer of the board staff. (b) He or she shall be hired by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety with the advice and consent of the board. (c) He or…

16 CAR § 60-106. Amendment to rules. Any modification or amendment to this part shall be made pursuant to the procedure as outlined in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

16 CAR § 60-107. Conflict of interest. (a)(1) No member of the Crime Victims Reparations Board shall use such appointment for purposes that are motivated by private gain, including gain for providers, claimants, or victims with which the board member is associated within any capa…

16 CAR § 60-201. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1)(A) “Allowable expense” means a charge incurred for needed products, services, and accommodations, including, but not limited to: (i) Medical care; (ii) Rehabilitation; (iii) Rehabilitative occupational training; (iv) Crim…

16 CAR § 60-202. Types of compensation available. For victims, as defined by Arkansas Code § 16-90-703(11), compensation is available for the following types of expenses: (1)(A) Economic loss sustained by the victim or a dependent arising from the criminally injurious conduct of …

16 CAR § 60-203. Eligibility criteria for compensation. (a) The criminally injurious conduct leading to the filing of the reparations claim must have occurred: (1) In Arkansas; (2) To a resident of Arkansas in a state without a reparations program for which the victim is eligible…

16 CAR § 60-204. Unjust enrichment. (a)(1) No portion of a compensation award shall unjustly benefit the offender or accomplice. (2) However, no award shall be denied solely on the basis of the: (A) Victim’s familial relationship to the offender; or (B) Presence of the offender i…

16 CAR § 60-205. Maximum compensation amounts and methods of payments. (a)(1) Compensation payable to a victim or claimant incurring expenses due to injury or death may not exceed a total of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (2) However, for those victims whose injuries are catastr…

16 CAR § 60-206. Application review procedure. (a)(1) A victim, dependent of a victim, or person legally acting on behalf of the victim must first secure a copy of the official Victims Reparations Application form from: (A) Their local prosecuting attorney's office, law enforceme…

16 CAR § 60-207. Advance (emergency) award of compensation. (a)(1) The Crime Victims Reparations Board may make or authorize the Administrator of the Crime Victims Reparations Board to make an advance (emergency) award of compensation to the claimant/victim prior to taking action…

16 CAR § 60-208. Appeals procedure. (a) In the event an application for compensation is approved in a modified form or denied, the administrative staff of the Crime Victims Reparations Board shall notify the claimant/victim by certified mail, return receipt requested, within fift…

16 CAR § 60-209. Claims of incompetents or minor children. (a) Proof of the establishment of the guardianship may be required by the Crime Victims Reparations Board prior to release of funds to the claimant. (b) A certified copy of the order of guardianship shall be sufficient pr…

16 CAR § 60-210. Cost ceiling on medical bills. (a)(1) In connection with claims for payment on medical bills not covered by insurance made byvictims, the Crime Victims Reparations Board will award up to sixty-five percent (65%) of medical bills, not to exceed a total reimburseme…

16 CAR § 60-211. Cost ceiling on mental health bills. (a)(1) In connection with claims for payment of mental health services, not covered by insurance, incurred by victims, the Crime Victims Reparations Board will pay a maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or pro…

16 CAR § 60-212. Supplemental awards. (a)(1) If at the time of the application, the victim or claimant was unable to submit all of the itemized bills, he or she may submit supplemental bills to be considered after the original award. (2) If a victim or claimant has been awarded t…

16 CAR § 60-213. Financial obligation requirement. (a) Reparations shall not be awarded to any victim/claimant who owes a financial obligation ordered or imposed as a result of a previous criminal conviction until the Crime Victims Reparations Board receives information or materi…

16 CAR § 60-214. Penalty for false claims. (a) The filing of a false claim for compensation pursuant to the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act, Arkansas Code § 16-90-701 et seq., shall constitute a Class D felony. (b) If a victim or a claimant knowingly files a false claim or…

16 CAR § 60-301. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Board” means the Crime Victims Reparations Board, hereinafter referred to as the board; (2) “Collateral source” means a source of benefits or advantages for economic loss, including, but not limited to: (A) The United St…

16 CAR § 60-302. Eligibility criteria for compensation. (a)(1) The victim received the medical-legal examination within ninety-six (96) hours of the attack or would have received the medical-legal examination within the required time except for good cause. (2) Good cause includes…

16 CAR § 60-303. Collateral sources. Medical-legal examination bills will be denied or diminished to the extent that the expenses can be recuperated from a collateral source.

16 CAR § 60-304. Maximum payment amounts. (a)(1) Acceptance of payment by the medical provider from the Crime Victims Reparations Board constitutes a full and final payment for the services. (2) Any remaining balances shall not be submitted to the victim. (b)(1) The board may rei…

17 CAR § 1-101. General provisions. (a) The principal office of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health is located at: 1 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 (b)(1) Pursuant to Acts 1987, No. 60, the board creates a specialty area in poultry practice. (2) Veterinarians…

17 CAR § 1-102. Veterinary medical license and certificate fees. (a) Veterinarians. The schedule for license, certificate, and permit fees will be as follows: (1)(A) The application fee for licensure by examination is one hundred dollars ($100) and must be paid at the time of fil…

17 CAR § 1-103. Continuing education requirements for veterinary medical license and certificate renewal. (a) The continuing education requirements for the renewal of an active license or certificate are as follows. (b)(1) Veterinarians must earn twenty (20) continuing education …

17 CAR § 1-104. Inspection and minimum standards of practice. (a)(1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health or its employees may at any time inspect the premises in which veterinary medicine, veterinary dentistry, or veterinary surgery is practiced. (2) All locations where veterinar…

17 CAR § 1-105. Record keeping. (a) Each veterinary medical facility shall comply with the following. (b) Medical records. (1) A legible individual record shall be maintained for each companion animal. (2) However, the medical records for a litter may be recorded either on the da…

17 CAR § 1-106. Prescription drugs. (a)(1) All prescription drugs shall be stored, maintained, administered, dispensed, and prescribed in compliance with federal and state laws. (2) Veterinarians who dispense pharmaceuticals must comply with the following minimum standards for dr…

17 CAR § 1-107. Controlled substances. (a) All controlled substances shall be stored, maintained, administered, dispensed, and prescribed in compliance with federal and state laws. (b) Where dispensing or use of controlled substances takes place, an inventory must be conducted ev…

17 CAR § 1-108. Corporations. (a) The standard professional title for a corporate veterinary practice shall be as required by the Arkansas Professional Corporation Act, Arkansas Code § 4-29-201 et seq. (b)(1) Veterinary practice may be by: (A) Sole practitioners; (B) Partnerships…

17 CAR § 1-109. Advertising. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Advertising” means: (A) Newspaper, magazine, and periodical announcements and listings; (B) Professional cards; (C) Professional announcement cards; (D) Office and other signs; (E) Letterheads; (F) Telephone and other…

17 CAR § 1-110. Complaints — Hearings. (a)(1) Any and all complaints within the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health must be in writing, dated and signed by the complainant, notarized, and filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health wi…

17 CAR § 1-111. Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct as provided for by Arkansas Code §§ 17-101-305 and 17-101-308 shall consist of any of the following acts: (1) To tender or receive a commission or fee for referral of a patient without disclosing to the client the fac…

17 CAR § 1-112. Livestock embryo transfer or transplant — Livestock pregnancy determination. (a) Definitions. Certain terms as provided by Arkansas Code § 17-101-316 shall be defined as: (1) “Individual technician” shall be referred to as a nonveterinarian embryo transfer technic…

17 CAR § 1-113. Prescribing controlled substances. (a) A controlled substance will mean a Schedule II – V drug as defined in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act, Arkansas Code § 20-7-601 et seq. (b) Examination of the patient and need for prescribing a controlled substan…

17 CAR § 1-114. Veterinary technology — Levels of supervision. (a) A veterinary technician or veterinary technologist who has obtained a certificate of qualification from the Arkansas Board of Animal Health may be allowed to perform the following acts under the direction, supervi…

17 CAR § 1-115. Military automatic licensure. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Automatic licensure” means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual’s having met occupational licensure requirements provided under Title 17 of the Arkansas Code or by this part; a…

17 CAR § 1-116. Prelicensure criminal background check and waiver request. (a) Prelicensure criminal background check. (1) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-3-103, an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify…

17 CAR § 1-117. Reciprocity and temporary permits. (a) Reciprocity for veterinarians. (1) A veterinarian applying for reciprocal licensure must meet the following requirements: (A)(i) The applicant must hold a substantially similar license to practice veterinary medicine in anoth…

17 CAR § 1-118. Veterinary telehealth and telemedicine. (a) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) “Telehealth” means use of technology to deliver health information, education, or care remotely; (2)(A) “Telemedicine” means use of technology to exchange medical information ele…

17 CAR § 1-119. Veterinary technician specialist. (a) Requirements for initial certification. An applicant for certification as a veterinary technician specialist in this state must make written application to the Arkansas Board of Animal Health showing that he or she: (1) Holds …

17 CAR § 45-101. Purpose. In addition to the purposes provided by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007, Arkansas Code § 17-107-101 et seq., this part is promulgated to protect the health and safety of individuals receiving orthotic, prosthetic,…

17 CAR § 45-102. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Act” means the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007, as may be amended, and codified at Arkansas Code § 17-107-101 et seq.; (2) “Advisory board” or “board” means the Arkansas Orthotics, Prost…

17 CAR § 45-103. Restrictions on the practice of orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists. (a) A licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or pedorthist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed healthcare practitioner aut…

17 CAR § 45-104. Necessity of licensure. Upon promulgation of this part, no person shall practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in Arkansas, or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice such professions, or dispense an orthosis, prosthesis, or pedorthic device…

17 CAR § 45-105. Qualifications for licensure. (a) Orthotist. To qualify for a license to practice orthotics, a person shall: (1) Complete an orthotics education program which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor or…

17 CAR § 45-106. Procedures for licensure. (a)(1) An applicant shall: (A) Obtain a current application packet from the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board; (B) Respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information contained in t…

17 CAR § 45-107. Fees. (a) License fee for initial licensure and renewal of licensure for the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics, shall be three hundred dollars ($300) every two (2) years. (b) License fee for initial licensure and renewal of licensure as an orthoti…

17 CAR § 45-108. Renewal of licensure. (a) Licenses are valid through December 31 of the expiration year. (b)(1) Renewal notifications will be sent by the Division of Health Facilities Services of the Department of Health, to the last address on file with the Arkansas Orthotics, …

17 CAR § 45-109. Inactivation and reactivation. (a) Inactive status. (1) An individual licensed or certified under the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007, Arkansas Code § 17-107-101 et seq., may place his or her license or certification on inacti…