Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-707: Exception

(a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.

(a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient.

(b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances.

(1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws;

(2) Hospital regulations; and

(3) Local ordinances.