Title 17, Professions, Occupations, and Businesses

(a) (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to:(A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;(B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state…

(a) (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may levy a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter against any individual found by the board to be in violation …

(a) There is created the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) members as follows:(1) (A) Five (5) individuals, each of whom is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist.(B) One (1) of the five (5) indi…

(a) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the initial appointment of the members of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board, the Governor shall call the first meeting of the board for the purpose of organization.(2) The board shall elect a chair and vice ch…

(a) In connection with its investigations and hearings, the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may:(1) Issue a subpoena to require any individual who has information germane to an investigation or a hearing conducted by the board to testify before the …

(a) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules prescribing all of the following:(1) Procedures for the issuance, renewal, inactivation, restoration, suspension, and revocation of a license or certification;(2) Standards and procedures for formulating, evaluating, approving, and …

All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund.

(a) An applicant for a license to practice orthotics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:(1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (4)…

(a) An applicant for a license to practice pedorthics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:(1) Possesses a high school diploma or comparable credential approved by the board;(2) Has…

(a) An applicant for a license to practice prosthetics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:(1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (…

(1) An applicant for certification to practice as an orthotic assistant, an orthotic/prosthetic assistant, or a prosthetic assistant shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant either:(1) …

(a) (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may issue a temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics to a qualified applicant who has:(A) Satisfactorily completed an approved education program in the field in which the individu…

(a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall renew his or her license or certification with the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in accordance with this section and procedures established by the board. (b) (1) At least sixty (60) …

(1) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall:(1) Keep his or her license prominently displayed in his or her office or in a place in which he or she practices; or(2) Store his or her license in a place from which the license can be immediately produced upon re…

(a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter whose license has been lost or destroyed may apply to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board for a replacement. The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting out the facts concer…

(a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter may place his or her license or certification on inactive status by notifying the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in writing. (b) (1) The holder of an inactive license or certification is ex…

(1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or restrict any license or certification issued under this chapter or otherwise discipline an individual licensed or certified under this chapter upon proof that the individual:(1) H…