Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 17-107-105 - Criminal penalty(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;(C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;(D) Represent himself or herself to the public by title or description of services that includes any of the following terms unless he or she is licensed under this chapter:(i) "Orthotic", "orthotist", "brace", or a similar title or description of services;(ii) "Pedorthic", "pedorthist", or a similar title or description of services; or(iii) "Prosthetic", "prosthetist", "artificial limb", or a similar title or description of services;(E) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or(F) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.(2) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense.(b) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board and the Department of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.