Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-95-408. Annual license or reregistration fees

(c)(1) Any delinquent licentiate may be reinstated by paying all delinquent fees and a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each year or part thereof that he or she has been delinquent.

(2) The Arkansas State Medical Board shall not increase or set assessed fees exceeding the amounts in this section.

(3) If the Arkansas State Medical Board determines in its discretion that a reduction is in the best interest of the state, the Arkansas State Medical Board may reduce fees below the amounts in this section through the administrative rule process and by the approval of the Governor and either the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.

(d)(1) If any licentiate fails for three (3) consecutive years to pay the reregistration fee, it shall be the duty of the board, without hearing or notice, to cancel and revoke his or her license, subject to reinstatement.

(2) If application for reinstatement is made, the board shall consider the professional qualifications of the applicant upon notice and hearing before ordering reinstatement. Unless such a showing shall thereupon be made to the board as would entitle the applicant to the issuance of an original license, reinstatement shall be denied.

(3) The applicant for reinstatement shall file a written application and pay the same fees required for the issuance of an original license.