What must a med spa in Arkansas report to the board?
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Short answer
As a required reporter, a med spa's CEO or agent must report to the licensing authority within 7 days any final discipline against a healthcare professional for drug diversion, misuse, or abuse, and any voluntary resignation with such action pending.
Arkansas routes the report through the employer rather than the licensee, and a med spa is a required reporter. “Required reporter” reaches “any other entity that employs or contracts with healthcare professionals to provide healthcare services to individuals in the State of Arkansas”, and its chief executive officer or official agent “shall report to the appropriate licensing authority the following: (1) A final disciplinary action taken against a healthcare professional as a result of the diversion, misuse, or abuse of illicit drugs or controlled substances as defined by state and federal law by a healthcare professional; and (2) The voluntary resignation of any healthcare professional against whom a disciplinary action arising from the diversion, misuse, or abuse of illicit drugs or controlled substances … if a disciplinary action is pending.” The report “shall be submitted within seven (7) days of the final disciplinary action or voluntary resignation”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-117(a)-(c) (Substance Abuse Reporting Act) · verified Sep 8, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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