§ 17-92-313 - Revocation -- Procedure. - Arkansas Statutes

17-92-313. Revocation -- Procedure.

(a) (1) Before revoking the license of any licensed pharmacist, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall give the person ten (10) days' notice in writing to appear before the board, at such time and place as the board may direct, to show cause why his or her certificate should not be revoked.

(2) The notice shall be signed by the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or the director's designee and shall set forth in clear and concise language the nature of the charge against the person.

(3) Mailing a copy of the notice by registered mail, addressed to the person at his or her address appearing upon the records of the board concerning the issuance of his or her certificate or the last renewal thereof, shall be sufficient service of notice.

(b) At the hearing:

(1) The board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses;

(2) The executive director or the director's designee shall sign subpoenas;

(3) The President of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall have the power to administer oaths; and

(4) The board shall hear evidence.

(c) If the board finds after a hearing that the certificate or license of the person should be revoked, it shall be done forthwith.