§ 17-107-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007”.
§ 17-107-102. Purpose
Since the professions related to orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics significantly affect the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect resources available to the Arkansas Medicaid Program and the public in general by setting standards of qualification, training, and experience for those who represent themselves to the […]
§ 17-107-103. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) (A) “Orthosis” means an external device that is: (i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient. (B) “Orthosis” does not […]
§ 17-107-104. Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict: (1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by: (A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of the employee’s official duties; (B) A student enrolled in an […]
§ 17-107-105. Criminal penalty
(a) (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state; (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or […]
§ 17-107-106. Civil penalty and injunction
(a) (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may levy a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter against any individual found by the board to be in violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter. (2) […]