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(a) After notice and hearing, the Arkansas State Medical Board may deny or refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license when the licensee or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public.
(b) Unprofessional conduct shall include:
(1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;
(2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct or gross negligence as defined by rules established by the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the committee;
(3) Treating, or undertaking to treat, ailments of human beings otherwise than by occupational therapy, as authorized by this chapter;
(4) Being convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102; and
(5) Using any narcotic drug or alcohol to an extent that impairs the ability to perform the work of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with safety to the public.
(c) The procedure hereunder on all refusals, revocations, and suspensions of license shall be as prescribed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-88-309. License denial, revocation, suspension--Reasons - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-17-professions-occupations-and-businesses/ar-code-sect-17-88-309/
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