(a)

1. (1) An applicant shall:

   1. (A) Obtain a current application packet from the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board;
   2. (B) Respond truthfully and completely to every question or request for information contained in the application form; and
   3. (C) Submit it, along with all documents and fees required, to the Department of Health.

2. (2) It is the intent of this part that all:

   1. (A) Steps necessary to accomplish the filing of the required documentation be completed prior to filing an application; and
   2. (B) Materials be filed simultaneously.

(c) An applicant shall disclose the fact of and the circumstances surrounding any of the following:

1. (1) Conviction of a crime, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a finding of guilt of a felony listed under Arkansas Code § 17-3-102 in any country, state, or municipality, except minor traffic violations;
2. (2) The denial of certification or licensure application by any other state or country, or the discipline of the certificate holder or licensee in any state or country;
3. (3) Loss, restriction, or voluntary surrender of certification or licensure privileges; and

4. (4) Any judgment or settlement in a civil suit in which the applicant was a party defendant, including malpractice, unethical conduct, breach of contract, or any other civil action remedy recognized by the country's or state's:

   1. (A) Statutory law;
   2. (B) Common law; or
   3. (C) Case law.

(d)

1. (1) When necessary, all required documents shall be translated into English and such translation, together with the original document, shall be certified as to authenticity by the issuing source.
2. (2) Both versions must be submitted simultaneously.

(f) The requirement for licensure under this part shall not apply to:

1. (1) A person who is an employee of any bureau, division, or agency of the federal government while in the discharge of the employee’s official duties;
2. (2) A student enrolled in an educational program at a college or university which will enable that student to obtain a license to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics upon graduation from the program;
3. (3) A resident continuing such resident’s clinical education in a residency accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and
4. (4) A student in a qualified work experience program or internship in pedorthics.

(g) The licensee shall notify the board within thirty (30) days of any:

1. (1) Extension of the discipline of practice; or
2. (2) Name and address changes.