(a) The license, renewable annually, Arkansas Code § 17-100-305, in speech-language pathology and/or audiology shall be issued to all applicants who:
- (1) Meet the requirements for licensure under the provisions of the Licensure Act of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Arkansas Code § 17-100-101 et seq.; and
- (2) Pay to the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology the prescribed license fees.
(b)
- (1) Licenses expire at midnight on June 30 of each year if not renewed.
- (2) Payment and continuing education (if required) must be postmarked or submitted through the website no later than July 15 or the individual must cease practice until written notification of license renewal is received from the board.
- (c) The speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist shall practice under the provisions of the Licensure Act of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists only in the professional area or areas in which he or she is licensed by the board.
- (d) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-100-107, the board will take legal action against any person not licensed by the board or any licensee who engages in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology as herein defined in violation of state law and rules of this board.
(e)
- (1) Licenses are the property of the board.
- (2) Any licensee whose license is suspended or revoked under the provisions of Arkansas Code § 17-100-307 shall return the license to the board.