Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-304: Provisional licenses

(a) A provisional license to practice as a dietitian may be issued by the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of the education requirements.

(b) A provisional license shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance. Provisional licenses may be renewed one (1) time upon submission to the board of a satisfactory explanation for the applicant's failure to become licensed within the original eighteen-month period.

(c) A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the supervision of a dietitian licensed in this state.