- (a) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing may, after providing notice and a hearing, levy civil penalties in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation against those individuals or entities found to be in violation of Arkansas Code § 17-87-101 et seq., or rules promulgated thereunder.
- (b) Each day of violation shall be a separate offense.
- (c) These penalties shall be in addition to other penalties which may be imposed by the board pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-87-101 et seq.
- (d) Unless the penalty assessed under this section is paid within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date for an appeal from the order, the board shall have the power to file suit in Pulaski County Circuit Court to obtain a judgment for the amount of penalty not paid.