§ 17-27-309 - Suspension or revocation.

17-27-309. Suspension or revocation.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any person found guilty of violating any ethical or professional standard.

(2) The sanction of suspension upon order of the board shall not be for a period greater than six (6) months. Any licensee thereby sanctioned shall not be allowed to practice counseling in this state until the termination of the suspension period and subsequent timely review by the board.

(b) The board shall revoke the license of any person who is found guilty of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any offense listed in 17-27-313(f) unless the person requests and the board grants a waiver pursuant to 17-27-313(h).