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Arkansas Statutes, Title 17

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Title 17, Professions, Occupations, and Businesses

83 chapters · 1,940 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 171,940 Ch 92, Pharmacists and Pharmacies102 Ch 95, Physicians and Surgeons86 Ch 82, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Den…68 Ch 26, Cosmetology and Related Occupations67 Ch 42, Real Estate License Law67 Ch 87, Nurses64 Ch 25, Contractors61 Ch 80, General Provisions46 Ch 40, Private Investigators and Private Se…44 Ch 12, Accountants43 Ch 17, Auctioneers40 Ch 20, Barbers40 Ch 97, Psychologists and Psychological Exam…39 Ch 27, Counselors38

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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-316 Livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination
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(a) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health under a board rule or policy may investigate an individual technician who engages in both:(1) Livestock embryo transfer or transplant; and(2) Livestock pregnancy determination. (1) Livestock embryo transfer or transplant; and (2) Livestock …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-317 Veterinary technologist and veterinary technician specialist — Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation
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(a) Upon written complaint by any person or on the Arkansas Board of Animal Health's own motion and after notice and hearing as prescribed in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the board may suspend any certification or revoke any certificate of quali…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-318 Veterinarians — Restricted license
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(a) The Director of the Arkansas Board of Animal Health 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…
Veterinary technician specialist — Certification

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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-319

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(a) (1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health shall issue additional certifications for a veterinary technician specialist.(2) For an applicant seeking certification as a veterinary technician specialist, the board may require:(A) An initial application and an initial application f…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-320 Collaborative practice agreement

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(a) (1) (A) A veterinary technician specialist and a veterinarian may enter into a collaborative practice agreement.(B) A veterinarian shall not enter into a collaborative practice agreement with more than three (3) veterinary technician specialists at one (1) time.(2) A collabor…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-101 Title

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This chapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Acupuncture Practices Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-102 Definitions

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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Acupuncture” means the insertion, manipulation, and removal of needles from the body and the use of other modalities and procedures at specific locations on the body for the prevention, cure, or correction of a malady, illness, injury, pain, or ot…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-103 Disposition of funds

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(a) (1) All fees authorized by this chapter are the property of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques and shall be provided to the Treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques to be disposed of as provided in this chapter.(2…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-104 False advertising

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(a) An acupuncturist shall not solicit for patronage or advertise for patronage by any means whatever that are misleading, fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest. (b) It constitutes false advertising under this section for an acupuncturist as defined in § 17-102-102 to refer to hims…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-105 Public health and sanitation

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(a) Acupuncturists shall use only presterilized, disposable needles in their administration of acupuncture treatments. The use of staples in the practice of acupuncture is unlawful. (b) Sanitation practices shall include:(1) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disi…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-106 Prosecution of violations

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It shall be the duty of the several prosecuting attorneys of the State of Arkansas to prosecute to final judgment every criminal violation of this chapter committed within their jurisdictions when requested and authorized by the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Tec…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-201 Creation of board — Members — Appointment

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(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques. The board shall consist of five (5) persons appointed by the Governor as full members and one (1) person appointed by the Governor as an ex officio member.(2) Three (3) full members of the bo…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-202 Board members — Qualifications

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(a) Each member of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident of this state, and, before entering upon the duties of the office, shall take the oath prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution for state officers …

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-203 Board members — Liability

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No member of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques during the term of his or her office or thereafter shall be liable for damages as a result of any official act in the performance of his or her duty as such a member. Any action therefor shall upon motion…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-204 Board organization — Meetings

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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall hold a meeting in May each year and elect from the board's membership a president, a secretary, and a treasurer for terms set by the board. (b) (1) It shall be the duty of the board to meet regularly one (1)…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-205 Board minutes — Records

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(a) The Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall keep a record of the minutes of its meetings and a record of all persons making application for license and the action of the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques there…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-206 Board duties and powers

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(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques is empowered to incur whatever expenses it may deem necessary or expedient in performing its functions.(2) All of the disbursements provided for in this section shall be out of the fees and fines collected by …

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-301 License required

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In order to safeguard life and health, any person practicing acupuncture and related techniques in the state for compensation or gratuitously shall be required to submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice and licensed as provided in this chapter.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-303 Unlawful practice — Penalty — Injunction

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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person not licensed under the provisions of this chapter:(1) To practice or offer to practice acupuncture and related techniques; or(2) To use any sign, card, or device to indicate that the person is a…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-304 Application — Fees — Qualifications

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(a) (1) No person shall be licensed to practice acupuncture and related techniques unless he or she has passed an examination and has been found to have the necessary qualifications as prescribed in the rules adopted by the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniqu…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-305 Examinations

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(a) Examinations shall be given in English and in writing and shall include the following subjects:(1) Anatomy and physiology;(2) Pathology;(3) Diagnosis;(4) Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization techniques;(5) Acupuncture and related principles, practices, and techniques; and(6…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-306 Display of license

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A person licensed under this chapter shall post his or her license in a conspicuous location in his or her place of practice.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-307 License renewal

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(1) Each licensee shall be required to pay biennial license renewal fees and meet continuing education requirements as specified in this chapter. A licensee who fails to renew his or her license within one (1) year after its expiration may not renew it, and it may not be restored…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-308 Continuing education

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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall not renew the license of any person engaged in the practice of acupuncture and related techniques unless the licensee presents to the board evidence of attendance at a board-approved educational session or s…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-309 Disciplinary actions — Grounds — Action by board

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(a) The following acts by an applicant for a license or by a licensed acupuncturist shall constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions specified in subsection (b) of this section may be taken by the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques:(1) Attemptin…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-310 Exempted activities

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Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit or to require a license hereunder with respect to the practice of medicine and surgery, chiropractic, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, Christian Science, physical therapy, cosmetology, massage therapy, or any branch of the …

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-311 Exemptions

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(a) This chapter does not limit, interfere with, or prevent any other class of licensed healthcare professionals from practicing acupuncture and related techniques when permitted by its state licensing board. (b) However, a chiropractic physician may practice acupuncture as part …

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-312 Legend drugs

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An acupuncturist as defined in § 17-102-102 shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer a legend drug as defined under § 20-64-503.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-102-313 Injections

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An acupuncturist as defined in § 17-102-102 shall not administer an injection of a substance.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-101 Title

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Social Work Licensing Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-102 Purpose

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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to:(1) Declare the practice of social work a professional practice affecting the public health, safety, and welfare;(2) Subject the practice of social work to effective regulation and control to promote, preserve, and protect the public interest…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-103 Definitions

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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Licensed certified social worker” means an individual who:(A) Applies social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioni…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-104 Exemptions

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(a) This chapter does not prevent members of the clergy, Christian Science practitioners, and licensed professionals such as physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and attorneys from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions, if they do no…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-105 Violations

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(1) The following acts constitute violations of this chapter:(1) Representing oneself to be a social worker or engaging in the practice of social work unless licensed as a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, or a licensed certified social worker under this ch…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-106 Penalties and enforcement

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(a) Violations of this chapter shall constitute Class A misdemeanors. (b) (1) (A) When the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is made aware of a possible violation of § 17-103-105, a registered letter with a return receipt requested shall be mailed to the individual in question…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-107 Privileged communications

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(a) (1) A licensed certified social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed social worker or his or her secretary, stenographer, or clerk shall not disclose any information acquired from a person consulting him or her in his or her professional capacity except with the…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-108 Privileged communications — Not repealed

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Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other law, the privileged communications provisions codified at § 17-103-107 are not repealed.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-201 Creation — Members

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(a) There is created the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (b) All members of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate for terms of three (3) years and shall be residents of the state and citizens of the United…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-202 Organization and functions

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(a) (1) At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year.(2) At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.(3) Other regular meetings may be held at such time as t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-203 Powers and duties

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(a) The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board has all the powers and duties granted under this chapter. (b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall:(1) Establish the criteria and process for licensure through endorsement;(2) Make available un…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-204 Disposition of funds

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(a) The Director of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board or his or her designee shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall pay the money to the Treasurer of State, who shall keep the money in a separate fund to be known as t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-205 Fees

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(1) The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall establish, charge, and collect for:(1) The filing of an application for a license under this chapter, a nonrefundable fee of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150);(2) A nonrefundable renewal of a license issued in accord…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-301 License required

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(a) A person shall not practice or offer to practice social work under this chapter unless the person is licensed, a student under this chapter, or otherwise entitled to practice under subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) A person shall not engage in the private independe…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-302 Endorsement

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The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board may grant a license without examination to a person meeting all of the other requirements of this chapter and who at the time of application is licensed as a social worker by a similar board of another state, territory, district, or Canadi…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-304 Expiration and renewal

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(a) A license is effective at the time of issuance by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. (b) The license of a licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, and licensed certified social worker is valid for two (2) years after the date of issuance. (c) (1) A licens…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-305 Renewal, revocation, suspension — Disciplinary proceedings

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(a) The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter or may impose other appropriate restrictions or additional impositions, including without limitation supervision, probation, counseling…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-306 Qualifications — Issuance

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(a) (1) The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board shall issue a Licensed Social Worker license to an applicant who qualifies as follows:(A) Has a baccalaureate degree in a social work program from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or the Canadian Associa…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-307 Criminal background checks

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(a) Each applicant for a license issued by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board is required to apply for a state and national criminal background check, to be conducted by the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (b) The criminal backgrou…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-308 Licensure certificate

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(a) Under this chapter, a licensee involved in independent private practice with the public shall:(1) Display his or her license; and(2) Immediately notify clients if his or her license expires without renewal or is suspended or revoked. (1) Display his or her license; and (2) Im…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-103-309 Practice by electronic, telephonic, or other means

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The provision of social work services to a client within this state through any means, including without limitation electronic means or by telephone, regardless of the location of the social worker, constitutes the practice of social work and is subject to this chapter and to rul…