Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-102-309. Disciplinary actions--Grounds--Action by the board

(1) Attempting to obtain, obtaining, or renewing a license to practice acupuncture and related techniques by bribery, fraud, or deceit;

(2) Having pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or having been found guilty of, a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the practice of acupuncture and related techniques or to the ability to practice same;

(3) Advertising, practicing, or attempting to practice under a name other than one's own;

(4) Making deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of acupuncture and related techniques;

(5) Becoming mentally incompetent or unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes;

(6) Becoming habitually intemperate or addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs, illegal drugs, or alcohol;

(7) Acting unprofessionally in the practice of acupuncture and related techniques;

(8) Committing fraud or deceit in filing insurance forms, documents, or information pertaining to the health or welfare of a patient; or

(9) Willfully or repeatedly violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or order of the board.

(1) Refuse to issue a license to the offender;

(2) Revoke or suspend the offender's license;

(3) Restrict the practice of the offender;

(4) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each count or separate offense;

(5) Reprimand the offender; or

(6) Place the offender on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board may specify.