(a) The requirements of § 17-95-307 may be waived by the Arkansas State Medical Board upon the request of:
(1) An affected applicant for licensure; or
(2) The person holding the license subject to revocation.
(b) The board may consider the following circumstances when considering a waiver, including, but not limited to:
(1) The age at which the crime was committed;
(2) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(3) The length of time since the crime;
(4) Subsequent work history;
(5) Employment references;
(6) Character references; and
(7) Other evidence demonstrating that the applicant does not pose a threat to the health or safety to the public.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 3 - Medical Professions
Chapter 95 - Physicians and Surgeons
Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Medical Practices Act — Arkansas State Medical Board
§ 17-95-301. Creation — Members
§ 17-95-302. Organization and proceedings
§ 17-95-303. Powers and duties
§ 17-95-304. Inspectors — Use of prescriptions, orders, or records
§ 17-95-305. Disposition of funds
§ 17-95-306. Criminal background check