(a) The purpose of this part is to:

1. (1) Ensure compliance with:

   1. (A) Arkansas Code § 16-6-201;
   2. (B) The Volunteer Health Care Act, Arkansas Code § 20-8-801 et seq.; and
   3. (C) Arkansas Code § 17-95-106;
2. (2) Provide for the registration of free or low-cost healthcare clinics, as defined in Arkansas Code § 16-6-201 and herein, under the Arkansas Volunteer Immunity Act, Arkansas Code § 16-6-101 et seq., to provide immunity from civil damages to physicians and licensed healthcare professionals who are rendering free and voluntary professional healthcare services;
3. (3) Provide for the registration of healthcare providers and medical professionals, as defined in Arkansas Code § 20-8-803 under the Volunteer Health Care Act, who are providing volunteer healthcare services to low-income patients to provide immunity from civil damages to medical professionals who contract with the Department of Health; and
4. (4) Provide for the registration of retired physicians and surgeons who are licensed to practice medicine by the Arkansas State Medical Board under the laws of the State of Arkansas and who are providing volunteer healthcare services to provide immunity from civil damages, under Arkansas Code § 17-95-106.