Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-16-1204. License suspension or revocation and fines

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) After proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Arkansas State Medical Board may assess a civil fine against a physician who violates this subchapter.

(2) The civil fine shall not exceed:

(A) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the first violation;

(B) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the second violation;

(C) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the third violation; and

(D) For each subsequent violation, any amount over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) sufficient to deter future violations.

(b) The board may suspend or revoke the physician's license in accordance with procedures established under § 17-95-410.

(c)(1) All fines assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State.

(2) The Treasurer of State shall deposit the entire amount of any fines collected under this section into the State Treasury as general revenues.

(d) The civil fine assessed under this section is in addition to the criminal penalty imposed under § 20-16-1203.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-16-1204. License suspension or revocation and fines - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-16-1204/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard