Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-309 Revocation, suspension, or denial — Proceedings
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(a) (1) Any person may file a complaint with the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy against any person having a license to practice as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant in this state charging that person with having violated the provisions of § 17-93…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-310 Fee sharing prohibited
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(a) It is unlawful for a physical therapist or any of his or her business associates to engage, directly or indirectly, in the division, transferring, assigning, rebating, or refunding of gratuities or fees received for professional services with any person who referred a patient…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-311 Civil penalties
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(a) After due notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy is also authorized to levy a civil penalty against any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter after a finding that the person has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any rul…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-312 Continuing education requirements
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(a) All licensed physical therapists and licensed physical therapist assistants shall complete continuing education for licensure renewal as established in the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. (b) (1) The board shall approve continuing education units and th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-313 Notice of malpractice claim or suit
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(a) Every physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, within ten (10) days after receipt of notification of a claim or a filing of a lawsuit against him or her for malpractice, shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy of the claim or lawsuit. (b) The boa…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-314 Applicability to other licensed persons
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(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of or prohibit a person licensed under any other act in this state from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed, including without limitation physicians licensed under the Arkansas Chiropractic Practices Act, § 17-81-…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-401 Short title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Athletic Trainers Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-402 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Athlete” means an individual who is participating in activities of recreation, sport, exercise, or tactical duty;(2) “Athletic injury or illness” means an injury or illness sustained by the athlete as a result of participation in activities of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-403 Penalties
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(a) Any person who violates a provision of this subchapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one hundred eighty …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-404 Creation — Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training
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(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.(2) The board shall be composed of four (4) licensed athletic trainers and one (1) consumer who is not actively engaged in or retired from the practice of athletic training, medicine, physical therapy, or empl…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-405 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-93-405Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-406 Powers and duties of board
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(1) The Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To receive and maintain all records of board proceedings;(2) To adopt minimum curriculum and internship requirements for qualification for an Arkansas athletic trainer's license;(3) T…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-407 License required — Exceptions
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the title of “athletic trainer”, “licensed athletic trainer”, “registered athletic trainer”, “L.A.T.”, or “R.A.T.”, or any symbols denoting the license of athletic training or perform any of the activities of an athletic trainer as d…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-408 Unlawful practice — Injunction
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(a) The circuit courts of this state are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin violations of this subchapter in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in which the defendant resides. (b) The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-409 Qualification — Athletic trainer
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(a) For the purpose of this subchapter, a person is actively engaged as an athletic trainer if the person has performed such duties as a principal part of his or her full-time employment under the direction of a licensed physician for three (3) of the past five (5) years precedin…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-410 Expiration and renewal
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(a) A license issued under this subchapter expires one (1) year after the date of issuance. (b) Licenses shall be renewed according to procedures established by the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-411 Direction and supervision
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(a) In a nonclinical setting, an athletic trainer may practice the art and science of athletic training under the direction of a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board. (b) The athletic trainer may practice athletic training in a hospital or outpatient clinic unde…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-412 Revocation, suspension, or denial — Grounds
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training may refuse to issue or renew a license or suspend or revoke a license if an applicant has:(1) Been convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102;(2) Secured a license under this subchapter by fraud or deceit; or(3) Violated or con…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-413 Revocation, suspension, or denial — Proceedings
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(a) Any person whose application for a license or for renewal of a license is denied is entitled to a hearing, which shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) (1) Proceedings for revocation or suspension of a license shall b…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-414 Reciprocity
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(a) A licensed athletic trainer who has been issued a license to practice as an athletic trainer in another state or territory whose requirements for registration and licensure were equal, at the time of registration or licensure, to the requirements contained in this subchapter …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-501 Text of compact
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The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows: 1. PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate inters…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-502 Administration of compact — Rules
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy is the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact administrator for this state. (b) The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. (c) The board is not required to adopt the rules of the Physical Therapy Compact Commissi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-503 Disclosure of personal information
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(a) In reporting information to the coordinated database and reporting system under the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy may disclose personally identifiable information about a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, in…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-504 Participation in compact as condition of employment
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(a) An employer shall not require a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant to seek licensure through the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact as a condition of initial or continued employment as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state. (b) A…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-505 Criminal background check
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy shall forward fingerprints of each applicant for licensure to the Division of Arkansas State Police. (b) The division shall conduct a state and national criminal background check and provide the results of the criminal background c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1001 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Surgical Technologists Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1002 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Surgical technologist” means an individual who performs the skills and techniques of surgical technology under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner other than in the course of practicing as a licensed healthcare professional…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1003 Registration
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(1) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall register as a surgical technologist an applicant who:(1) Has successfully completed a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holds a current credential as a certified surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1004 Title protection
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A person shall not use or assume the title “registered surgical technologist” unless the person is registered with the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1005 Rules
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The Arkansas State Medical Board may adopt and promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-101 “Good Samaritan” law — Definition
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(a) Any healthcare professional under the laws of the State of Arkansas who in good faith lends emergency care or assistance without compensation at the place of an emergency or accident is not liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions performed in good faith so long as …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-102 Legend drugs — Definitions
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(a) As used in this section, “dispensing physician” means a physician licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., who purchases legend drugs to be dispensed to his or her patients for the patients' personal…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-103 Notice of malpractice claims
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(a) Every physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arkansas, within ten (10) days after the receipt or notification of a claim or filing of a lawsuit against him or her charging him or her with medical malpractice, shall notify the Arkansas State Medica…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-104 Hospital's duty to report physician misconduct
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(a) (1) A hospital licensed by or under the jurisdiction of the State of Arkansas, within sixty (60) days after taking such action as described in this section, shall report in writing to the Arkansas State Medical Board the name of any member of the medical staff or any other ph…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-105 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-95-105Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-106 Volunteer services by retired physicians and surgeons — Immunity from liability
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(a) Retired physicians and surgeons who are still licensed to practice medicine by the Arkansas State Medical Board under the laws of the State of Arkansas, and who render medical services voluntarily and without compensation to any person at any free or low-cost medical clinic l…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-107 Credentialing organization — Definitions
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(a) The purpose of this section is to allow the Arkansas State Medical Board to provide information to credentialing organizations. (b) As used in this section:(1) “Accrediting organization” means an organization that awards accreditation or certification to hospitals, managed ca…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-108 Informed consent required for gastric bypass surgery
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(a) No gastric bypass surgery may be performed in this state unless the physician who will perform the surgery has informed the patient in writing, as evidenced by the patient's signature, of the known risks and complications of the procedure, including, but not limited to:(1) Th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1101 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Genetic Counselor Licensure Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Genetic counseling” means the process of assisting individuals with understanding and adapting to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease, which includes without limitation:(A) Interpreting fami…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1103 Exemptions from genetic counselor licensure
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(1) This subchapter does not require licensure as a genetic counselor of:(1) An individual who is licensed or lawfully permitted to practice by this state as a healthcare professional and who is practicing within his or her scope of practice, including without limitation a physic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1104 Authority of Arkansas State Medical Board
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(1) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall:(1) Develop appropriate rules necessary to regulate genetic counselors;(2) Receive, review, and approve applications for genetic counselor licensure;(3) Issue, renew, suspend, revoke, or deny licensure as a genetic counselor;(4) Conduct …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1105 Title protection
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A person shall not use or assume the title “licensed genetic counselor” or “genetic counselor” or use any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person holds a genetic counselor license unless the person is licensed by the Arkansas State Medica…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1106 Genetic counselor licensure
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(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall license as a licensed genetic counselor an applicant who:(1) Submits an application approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board;(2) Pays an application fee approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board that is comparable to other fees fo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1107 Renewal of genetic counselor license
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(a) Except in the case of a temporary license under § 17-95-1108, a license shall be valid for a two-year period from the date of issuance. (b) Upon receipt of a renewal application and renewal fees as determined by the Arkansas State Medical Board, the board shall renew a licens…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1108 Temporary licensure
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(a) (1) The Arkansas State Medical Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who does not meet the certification requirement in § 17-95-1106 if the applicant:(A) Has been granted an active-candidate status by the American Board of Genetic Counseling;(B) Applies for and …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1109 Denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew — Censure
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(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license, or may reprimand, censure, place on probation, or otherwise discipline a licensee, upon proof that the licensee has:(1) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;(2…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1110 Surrendering license due to retirement
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(a) In order to retire his or her license, a licensed genetic counselor shall file an affidavit with the Arkansas State Medical Board stating the date on which the individual will retire or has retired and other information determined necessary by the board. (b) If a licensed gen…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1201 Text of compact
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The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows: Click here to view table. INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT Click here to view table.SECTION 1. PURPOSE…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-1202 Administration of compact — Rules
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(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board is the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact administrator for this state. (b) (1) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter.(2) Rules promulgated by the board under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be cons…