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§ 17-107-105. Criminal penalty

AR Code § 17-107-105 (2018) (N/A)
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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;

(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.

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