Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-104: Department of Health

The Department of Health shall:

(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Enforce the rules promulgated by the State Board of Health for the administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(3) Employ and prescribe the duties of employees as may be necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter;

(4) Issue initial and renewal licenses to qualified applicants who provide perfusion services; and

(5) Collect fees for licensure and accept public and private gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of administering this chapter.