(a)
(1) Any person may file a complaint with the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy against any person having a license to practice as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant in this state charging that person with having violated the provisions of § 17-93-308.
(2) Once a complaint has been received in the board office, the board shall first send an advisory notice to the person allegedly committing the violation informing the person of the complaint and a statement notifying the person that the person must reply to the board.
(3) If the board determines that there is a reasonable belief that the accused may have been guilty of a violation of this chapter or the rules promulgated thereunder, or both, the board shall prepare an order and notice of hearing advising the person of the date for the hearing to be held by the board.
(b) All hearings and appeals shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.