- (a) The Arkansas Psychology Board may not recommend suspension or revocation of licensure or refuse to issue or to renew any certificate for any cause listed herein, or any other penalty described in Arkansas Code § 17-97-310 affecting a certificate or license until the person accused has been given at least twenty (20) days’ notice in writing by registered mail, with a return receipt requested, of the charges against him or her and an opportunity for a public hearing by the board has been held.
- (b) The written notice shall be mailed to the person’s last known address.
- (c) Nonappearance of the person shall not prevent the hearing.