(a)
(1) The enabling legislation of the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling is codified at Arkansas Code § 17-27-101, and it provides for the licensure and regulation of:
- (A) Counselors and marriage and family therapists; and
- (B) The individuals who are allowed to use the titles:
(i) Licensed professional counselor;
(ii) Licensed associate counselor;
(iii) Licensed marriage and family therapist; and
- (iv) Licensed associate marriage and family therapist.
- (2) The act is both title and practice.
- (b) The board shall, in all deliberations and in all adopted rules, diligently pursue goals most consistent with the public interest and protection of the public welfare and shall, at all times, apply the provisions of Arkansas Code § 17-27-101 et seq., and this part in a fair and impartial manner.