1. (a)

   1. (1) Suspected cases involving violation of the Licensed Lay Midwifery Act, Arkansas Code § 17-85-101 et seq. or this part may be referred by the Department of Health to the State Board of Health for a hearing, according to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.

   2. (2) If the board finds that a person holding a license or permit has violated the Licensed Lay Midwifery Act, Arkansas Code § 17-85-101 et seq., or this part, sanctions, which include but are not limited to the following, may be imposed:

      1. (A) Revocation of license or permit;
      2. (B) Suspension of a license or permit for a determinate period of time;
      3. (C) Written or verbal reprimand of a licensee or permit holder;
      4. (D) Probation of license or permit;
      5. (E) Limitations or conditions on the practice of a person holding a license or permit;
      6. (F) Continuing education requirements to address known deficiencies; and
      7. (G) Fines as imposed by the board under its general authority to regulate.
2. (b) The department will notify licensee of any actions to be imposed.
3. (c) Decisions may be appealed to the circuit court pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.
4. (d) Any applicable certification or licensing agencies will be notified of final actions on licenses including, but not limited to, NARM and any states where the midwife holds a license.

Codification Notes: "NARM" means North American Registry of Midwives.