§ 17-105-115. Title and practice protection

AR Code § 17-105-115 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) Any person not licensed under this chapter is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of medicine if he or she:

(1) Holds himself or herself out as a physician assistant;

(2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate or imply that he or she is a physician assistant; or

(3) Acts as a physician assistant.

(b) An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of physician assistant or to practice as a physician assistant unless he or she fulfills the requirements of this chapter.