(a) A person shall not perform or induce an abortion unless that person is a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas and is board-certified or board-eligible in obstetrics and gynecology.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class D felony and may result in the revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the professional license of an abortion facility or physician.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 16 - Reproductive Health
Subchapter 6 - Abortion Generally
§ 20-16-601. Refusal to perform, participate, consent, or submit
§ 20-16-602. Right to view ultrasound image prior to abortion
§ 20-16-603. Drug-induced abortions — Procedures — Penalties — Causes of action — Definitions
§ 20-16-604. Born-alive infant protection — Cause of action — Definitions
§ 20-16-605. Reporting requirements for abortion complications — Definitions