Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-96-301. License required--Penalty for unlawful practice

(b)(1) If any person shall use the name or title “podiatrist”, “chiropodist”, “D.S.C.”, “D.P.M.”, “foot specialist”, or any other word, abbreviation, or title to that person's name indicating or designed to indicate the qualifications to practice podiatric medicine without first obtaining from the board a license authorizing the practice of podiatric medicine in this state, it shall be prima facie evidence of practicing podiatric medicine within the meaning of this chapter.

(2) Upon conviction, the person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for not less than three (3) months nor more than one (1) year, or both. The fine and imprisonment are to be at the discretion of the court or jury.

(3) Each separate day on which any person so practices or attempts to practice or holds out to so practice, or does both, without the registration and certificate as provided in this chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.