17-83-203. Duties and powers — Fees — Continuing education.

17-83-203. Duties and powers — Fees — Continuing education. (a) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall: (1) Establish an examination procedure, utilizing the examination approved by the board; (2) Establish a licensure reciprocity agreement with other states; (3) Annually compile a list of names, addresses, both residential and business, and dates and license numbers of all persons licensed under this chapter to be available upon request and cost; (4) Establish mechanisms for appeal and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses, such mechanisms to include provisions for judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (5) Make such rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to regulate its proceedings; (6) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter; (7) Compile an annual report; (8) Establish rules defining unprofessional conduct and set forth and publish standards of professional responsibility and publish standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting; (9) Receive and process complaints; (10) Impose penalties; (11) Establish fees and publish financial records; and (12) Require at the time of license renewal each applicant to present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued he or she has completed the continuing education requirements in a manner specified by the board. (b) The board shall establish, charge, and collect for: (1) The filing of an application for a license under this chapter; (2) The original issuance of a license under this chapter; (3) A renewal of a license issued in accordance with this chapter; and (4) Replacement of a license or renewal lost or destroyed. (c) The board shall establish continuing education requirements and shall notify the applicants for licensing of the requirements.