Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-78-124. Hearing on revoking a certificate of authority

(d)(1) The board shall have power to subpoena and bring before it any person in this state or take the testimony by deposition of any person with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial procedure in courts of this state in civil cases. The fees and mileage shall be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.

(2) The board shall also have the power to order the production of any books, records, and documents at the hearing.

(e)(1) If the board determines that the burial association or person is guilty of a violation of any provisions of this chapter, its or his or her certificate of authority, charter, license, or other authority shall be revoked.

(2) However, if the burial association or person gives notice of appeal from any adverse decision of the board as set forth in § 23-78-125, then the burial association or person may, at the discretion of the board, continue to operate during the pendency of the appeal.

(3) If the board chooses not to permit the association or person to operate during the pendency of the appeal, then the board shall appoint a person to conduct the business of the association or person until the appeal has been heard.