(a) If the licensee, credential holder, or commission holder is arrested or formally charged with a crime that would disqualify him or her from having a license, credential, or commission:
- (1) He or she shall immediately notify the Division of Arkansas State Police; and
- (2) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall suspend a license until final disposition of the case.
- (b) If the division is notified of such arrest or charges by any law enforcement agency or a court and receives subsequent written verification, the director shall suspend a license until final disposition of the case.
- (c) If the charges are dismissed (including a dismissal by nolle prosequi) or the individual is found not guilty, then the license, credential, or commission will be returned unless it has expired.
- (d) If it has expired, then the individual may apply for renewal under this part under Arkansas Code § 17-39-210 or § 17-40-313.