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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-107-105

Criminal penalty

Known as the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act

The act spans §§ 17-107-101 to 17-107-311 (22 sections).

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.

(1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;

(2) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state;

(3) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or a pedorthic device unless he or she is licensed under this chapter;

(4) 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: “Orthotic”, “orthotist”, “brace”, or a similar title or description of services;

(5) “Pedorthic”, “pedorthist”, or a similar title or description of services; or

(6) “Prosthetic”, “prosthetist”, “artificial limb”, or a similar title or description of services;

(7) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics during the time his or her license is suspended; or

(8) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.

(9) Each day an offense under this section continues is a separate offense.

(10) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board and the Department of Health shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.

Current official text: Arkansas General Assembly. Digitized from the UniCourt Code Improvement Commission public-domain capture. Reproduced from public-domain Arkansas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.