(a)

1. (1) Licenses must be renewed annually by March 1.
2. (2) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who have not paid annual renewal fees by March 1 are in violation of the Arkansas Physical Therapy Act, Arkansas Code § 17-93-101 et seq., and shall not engage in practice.
3. (3) Practice without a valid license is subject to a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day.

(b)

1. (1) It is the responsibility of the individual to notify the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy of an address change in writing.
2. (2) The licensee is required to provide written notice to the board of any change of address within ten (10) working days of the change.

(c)

1. (1) Unrenewed licenses lapse after March 1.

2. (2) To return to regular status:

   1. (A) The previous year’s continuing education requirements must be met; and
   2. (B) A late fee and annual renewal fee must be paid.

(d)

1. (1) Individuals wishing to be placed on inactive status must submit a written request to the board.

2. (2) To return to regular status, an individual must:

   1. (A) Pay a reinstatement fee and an annual renewal fee; and
   2. (B) Complete continuing education as described below.
3. (3) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant on inactive status may not engage in the provision of physical therapy services.

4. (4) To return to active status, the applicant must demonstrate completion of continuing education requirements that were missed during the period that the person was inactive, up to a maximum of:

   1. (A) Four (4) units (forty (40) contact hours) for a physical therapist; and
   2. (B) Two (2) units (twenty (20) contact hours) for a physical therapist assistant.

(f) Reinstatement under Arkansas Code § 17-1-107.

1. (1) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-1-107, as amended, the board shall not require a person who meets licensing requirements to participate in the education or training required as a prerequisite to licensing registration or certification of a new professional in the field.

2. (2) The board may reinstate the license of a person who demonstrates that he or she:

   1. (A) Was previously licensed, registered, or certified to practice in the field of his or her profession at any time in the State of Arkansas;
   2. (B) Held his or her license in good standing at the time of licensing;
   3. (C) Did not have his or her license revoked for:

(i) An act of bad faith; or

1. (ii) A violation of law, rule, or ethics;

   1. (D) Is not holding a suspended or probationary license in any state;
   2. (E) Is sufficiently competent in his or her field;

   3. (F) Has completed continuing education requirements that were missed during the period that the person was inactive, up to a maximum of:

      1. (i) Four (4) units (forty (40) contact hours) for a physical therapist; and
      2. (ii) Two (2) units (twenty (20) contact hours) for a physical therapist assistant; and
   4. (G) Pays any reinstatement fee required.
2. (3) A person shall not be required to comply with requirements to obtain reinstatement of his or her license if the person meets the requirements for reciprocity.
3. (4) If a criminal background check is required of a person currently holding a license, registration, or certification, then the board may require a person seeking reinstatement under this section to meet the same criminal background check requirements as the person currently holding a license.