(a)
(1) After proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Arkansas State Medical Board may assess a civil fine against a physician who violates this subchapter.
(2) The civil fine shall not exceed:
(A) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the first violation;
(B) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the second violation;
(C) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the third violation; and
(D) For each subsequent violation, any amount over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) sufficient to deter future violations.
(b) The board may suspend or revoke the physician's license in accordance with procedures established under § 17-95-410.
(c)
(1) All fines assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State.
(2) The Treasurer of State shall deposit the entire amount of any fines collected under this section into the State Treasury as general revenues.
(d) The civil fine assessed under this section is in addition to the criminal penalty imposed under § 20-16-1203.
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