Arkansas Code
Subchapter 11 - Arkansas Genetic Counselor Licensure Act
§ 17-95-1109. Denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew — Censure

(a) The Arkansas State Medical Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license, or may reprimand, censure, place on probation, or otherwise discipline a licensee, upon proof that the licensee has:
(1) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;
(2) Been convicted of a felony under state or federal law;
(3) Been adjudicated mentally ill or incompetent by a court;
(4) Used illicit drugs or intoxicating liquors, narcotics, controlled substances, or other drugs or stimulants to an extent that adversely affects the practice of genetic counseling;
(5) Engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct, including without limitation willful acts, negligence, or incompetence in the course of professional practice;
(6) Violated any provision of this subchapter or any rule of the board; or
(7) Been denied licensure or disciplined in another state or territory in connection with a license in another state or territory.

(b) A licensee under subsection (a) of this section shall promptly deliver his or her license to the board if the licensee:
(1) Has his or her license suspended or revoked; or
(2) Surrenders his or her license with or without prejudice if the surrender is approved by the board.

(c) The board may restore a license or remove a probation on a license based on the decision of the board.

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