1. (a) Arkansas Code § 25-15-211(c) states, “[i]f the agency finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.”

2. (b)

   1. (1) Where the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy believes that the above condition exists, he or she shall call an emergency meeting with proper notifications of involved parties and media.
   2. (2) Proper notifications shall be consistent with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.
   3. (3) This emergency meeting may be via a conference telephone call to a quorum of Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy members.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The executive director shall introduce evidence:

      1. (A) Of why he or she thinks an emergency exists; and
      2. (B) That a violation of the pharmacy licensing law or rule has occurred.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) The board shall determine whether the license should be summarily suspended.
      2. (B) A hearing shall be scheduled promptly, for which notice shall be given pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-92-313.
   3. (3) If immediate action is requested, this hearing shall be within fourteen (14) days from the final board decision.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “(10/12/88 Amended 8/1/2020)"