Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-102 Purpose
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Since the professions related to orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics significantly affect the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect resources available to the Arkansas Medicaid Program and the public in general by setting standards of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) (A) “Orthosis” means an external device that is:(i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and(ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-104 Exemptions
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(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict:(1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by:(A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-105 Criminal penalty
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-106 Civil penalty and injunction
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(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 …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-201 Board — Creation
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-202 Organization and proceedings
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-203 Power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum
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(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 …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-204 State Board of Health — Powers and duties
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(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 …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-205 Deposit of funds
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All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-301 Orthotists
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(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)…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-302 Pedorthists
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-303 Prosthetists
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(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 (…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-304 Orthotic assistants, orthotic/prosthetic assistants, and prosthetic assistants
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(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) …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-305 Temporary permits
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-306 License — Renewal
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(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) …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-307 License — Display
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-308 License — Replacement
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-309 License — Inactive status
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-310 Disciplinary action
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(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…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-311 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-107-311Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved