§ 17-82-602 - Permit requirement.

17-82-602. Permit requirement.

(a) (1) Before an operator operates a mobile dental facility, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall issue a permit to the operator to operate a mobile dental facility.

(2) An operator shall submit an application for a mobile dental facility permit to the board in the form and manner required by the board along with a payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(3) Before issuing a permit to operate a mobile dental facility, the board shall determine that an operator meets all qualifications under this subchapter and rules of the board.

(b) The initial application for a mobile dental facility permit shall include without limitation:

(1) The full name, address, and telephone number of each dentist and dental hygienist who will work in a mobile dental facility;

(2) (A) Proof of insurance from a licensed insurance carrier that the operator has in force at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) of general liability insurance.

(B) An operator shall maintain the insurance coverage required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section at all times during which the operator holds a mobile dental facility permit issued by the board;

(3) The address and official telephone number of record of the operator; and

(4) The written procedure required under 17-82-603(f).