(a)

1. (1) A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be levied annually for the registration of each designated representative.
2. (2) Each designated representative who operates within the State of Arkansas, regardless of where their home office is located, shall be registered by the Department of Health.
3. (3) The registration will be issued by the department upon successful completion of an examination and compliance with the provisions of this part.

4. (4) Each designated representative shall:

   1. (A) Attend an annual training course approved by the department; and
   2. (B) Continue to demonstrate competency in practice to ensure the purpose of this part.
5. (5) Registration renewal fees shall be renewable on January 1 of each year.
6. (6) Failure to pay the registration renewal fee by March 1 shall result in a late fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the renewal fee.
7. (7) Failure to pay the registration renewal fee within a calendar year or failure to attend an approved training course shall require reexamination in order to become registered.

(b)

1. (1) The designated representative’s license may be revoked or suspended whenever any provision of this part is violated pursuant unto the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.
2. (2) Each designated representative shall furnish proof of current registration upon request by an authorized agent of the department.