Arkansas Roofing Licensing Law

Arkansas Code · 34 sections

The following is the full text of Arkansas’s roofing licensing law statutes as published in the Arkansas Code. For the official version, see the Arkansas Legislature.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-308

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may revoke the certificate of registration and license of an architect upon proof that: (1) The holder of the certificate of registration or license is practicing in violation of this chapter or of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter; (2) The license or certificate of registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation; (3) Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate of registration; (4) The holder of the license or certificate of registration is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name; (5) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 ; (6) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture a person not duly authorized to practice architecture under this chapter; (7) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of architecture; (8) The holder of the certificate of registration or license has been guilty of gross incompetency or recklessness in the construction or designing of buildings; (9) The holder of the license or certificate of registration affixed or permitted to be affixed his or her seal or name to any plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible supervisory control; or (10) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 18, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; 1971, No. 582, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-101

(a) (1) As used in this chapter, "contractor" means any person, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, or other organization, or any combination thereof, that for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage attempts to or submits a bid to construct or demolish, or contracts or undertakes to construct or demolish, or assumes charge, in a supervisory capacity or otherwise, or manages the construction, erection, alteration, demolition, or repair, or has or have constructed, erected, altered, demolished, or repaired, under his or her, their, or its direction, any building, apartment, condominium, highway, sewer, utility, grading, or any other improvement or structure on public or private property for lease, rent, resale, public access, or similar purpose, except single-family residences, when the cost of the work to be done, or done, in the State of Arkansas by the contractor, including, but not limited to, labor and materials, is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more. (2) However, when a person or an entity acts as a contractor in the construction, erection, alteration, demolition, or repair of his or her own or its own property, such action shall not result in the person's or entity's being required to obtain a license, but the person or entity shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter. (b) However, the fifty-thousand-dollar exception shall not apply to any project of construction in which any of the construction work necessary to complete the project, except any in-progress change orders, is divided into separate contracts of amounts less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), a purpose being to circumvent the provisions of this chapter. (c) It is the intention of this definition to include all improvements, demolition, or structures, excepting only single-family residences. (d) (1) Materials purchased by a prime contractor from a third party shall not be considered as part of the subcontractor's project if the prime contractor has the proper classification listed on a current contractor's license for the work being performed by the subcontractor. (2) Materials purchased by a person or an entity acting as a contractor in the construction, erection, alteration, or repair of his or her own or its own property from a third party shall not be considered as a part of the subcontractor's project, provided that the subcontract is for wood framing, shingle roofing, painting, floor covering, concrete labor, or installation of playground equipment. (e) "Owner" means a person who owns property or is a lessee of property. (f) "Person" means any natural person, limited or general partnership, corporation, association, limited liability company, trust or other legal entity, and any organization capable of conducting business, or any combination thereof. (g) "Prime contractor" means a contractor who contracts directly with the owner of property. (h) "Subcontractor" means a person who contracts directly with a prime contractor or another subcontractor. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 1A, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1048,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 858,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 1; 1967, No. 142, § 1; 1971, No. 397, § 1; 1977, No. 684, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 1; 1985, No. 180, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-701; Acts 1987, No. 495, § 1; 1989, No. 26, § 1; 1995, No. 553, § 1; 1999, No. 1358, § 1; 2007, No. 275, § 1. Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-301

(a) The issuance of a certificate of license or registration by the Contractors Licensing Board shall be evidence that the person, firm, or corporation named on the certificate of license or registration is entitled to all of the rights and privileges of a licensed or registered contractor while the license or registration remains unrevoked or unexpired. (b) (1) Upon making application to the building inspector or other authority of any incorporated city or town in Arkansas charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for the construction of any building, apartment, condominium, utility, highway, sewer, grading, or any other improvement or structure, when the cost of the work to be done by the contractor, but not limited to labor and materials, is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, any person, firm, or corporation, before being entitled to the issuance of such permits, shall furnish satisfactory proof to the inspector or authority that he or she is duly licensed under the terms of this chapter. (2) It shall be unlawful for the building inspector or other authority to issue or allow the issuance of a building permit unless and until the applicant has furnished evidence that he or she is either exempt from the provisions of this chapter or is duly licensed under this chapter to carry out or superintend the work for which the permit has been applied. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1048,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-712; Acts 1987, No. 495, § 2. Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-303

Next (a) (1) (A) A person desiring to be licensed or registered as a contractor in this state shall make and file with the Contractors Licensing Board thirty (30) days before any regular or special meeting of the board, a written application on a form prescribed by the board, for examination by the board. (B) The application shall be accompanied by payment in a sum to be determined by the board, but not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) to the board. (2) The thirty-day requirement may be waived by the board provided that the contractor has on file with the board a completed original application and proof of having successfully completed any examination required. (b) Thereafter, an annual renewal license or registration fee to be determined by the board but not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) shall be paid by each licensee or registrant to defray the costs and expenses of the administration of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2020. Acts 1965, No. 150, § 8; 1971, No. 546, § 1; 1979, No. 1020, § 3; 1985, No. 180, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-708; Acts 1997, No. 335, § 1. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-316

Next (a) A contractor required to be licensed or registered by the Contractors Licensing Board shall obtain and maintain workers' compensation coverage as required under the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (b) The board shall require proof of current workers' compensation coverage before issuing or renewing a license or registration to a contractor required to have workers' compensation coverage under the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (c) (1) If a contractor fails to maintain workers' compensation coverage or fails to maintain proof of current workers' compensation coverage on file with the board, the board may revoke or suspend the contractor's license or registration. (2) A contractor's license or registration that has been revoked or suspended due to failure to maintain workers' compensation coverage may be reinstated upon receipt by the board of proof that the contractor has secured workers' compensation coverage. (d) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to enforce this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2020. Acts 2009, No. 327, § 5. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-317

(a) (1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any individual who has received a certificate of license as a contractor from the Contractors Licensing Board for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a lifetime certificate of license as a contractor. (2) The lifetime certificate of license as a contractor shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a one-time fee of sixty-five dollars ($65.00). (3) The annual renewal fee for a lifetime license shall be waived if all required information is provided on the renewal application. (b) An individual issued a lifetime certificate of license as a contractor shall maintain: (1) All bonds as required by law or rule of the board for any period in which any work as a contractor is performed for remunerative purposes, whether as an employee or an independent contractor; and (2) Workers' compensation coverage as required under the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq., and § 17-25-514 . Added by Act 2023, No. 73,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Previous

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-509

Next (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not be licensed as a residential building contractor unless the person has passed a written examination prescribed by the Residential Contractors Committee. (b) (1) Until January 1, 2012, the committee shall waive the written examination for a person who: (A) Submits proof of having obtained five (5) building permits within the three (3) years preceding the date of application; (B) Submits proof of having obtained one (1) building permit within the preceding twelve (12) months; or (C) Submits proof of experience in construction acceptable to the committee. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to applicants for a residential builder license. Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2003, No. 1103, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 9. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-513

Next The following shall be exempted from the licensing requirements of this subchapter: (1) A person who acts as a residential building contractor in the construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during any calendar year; (2) The owner of a single family residence acting as his or her own home improvement contractor on his or her own property; (3) (A) A person or entity acting as a residential building contractor or a home improvement contractor on any project, when the cost of the work done or to be done does not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000). (B) Subdivision (3)(A) of this section shall not apply to a project in which the construction work necessary to complete the project is divided into separate contracts of amounts less than two thousand dollars ($2,000); (4) A subcontractor of a contractor licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee; (5) A person or entity licensed as a contractor by another licensing agency, board, or commission of the State of Arkansas if the contractor is performing work within the scope of the license held by the person or entity; and (6) A person or entity performing work as a roofing contractor as defined under § 17-25-601 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022. Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 13. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-514

Next (a) A contractor required to be licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee shall secure and maintain workers' compensation coverage as required under § 11-9-401 et seq. (b) The committee shall require proof of current workers' compensation coverage before issuing or renewing a license to a contractor who is required to have workers' compensation coverage under § 11-9-401 et seq. (c) Unless otherwise required by law, a home improvement contractor required to be licensed under this subchapter shall not be required to secure the payment of workers' compensation under § 11-9-401 et seq. or provide proof of coverage to the committee before issuing or receiving a license if the cost of the work done or to be done in the State of Arkansas by the home improvement contractor, including without limitation labor and materials, is less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). (d) (1) If a contractor fails to maintain workers' compensation coverage or fails to maintain proof of current workers' compensation coverage on file with the committee, the committee shall revoke the contractor's license. (2) A contractor's license that has been revoked due to failure to maintain workers' compensation coverage may be reinstated upon receipt of proof that the contractor has secured workers' compensation coverage. (e) The committee shall promulgate rules necessary to enforce this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 804,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1048,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 1711, § 1; 2007, No. 398, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 14. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-601

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Home improvement contractor" means a home improvement contractor licensed under § 17-25-501 et seq.; (2) "Nonresident roofing contractor" means a roofing contractor that: (A) Has not established and maintained a place of business as a roofing contractor in this state within the preceding year; (B) Claims residency in another state; or (C) Has not submitted an income tax return as a resident of this state within the preceding year; (3) "Residential building contractor" means a residential building contractor licensed under § 17-25-501 et seq.; and (4) (A) "Roofing contractor" means a person, including a subcontractor or nonresident roofing contractor, that in the ordinary course of business: (i) Engages in the business of residential roofing services for a fee; or (ii) Offers to engage in or solicits residential roofing-related services, including construction, installation, renovation, repair, maintenance, alteration, and waterproofing. (B) "Roofing contractor" does not include a person that is: (i) Engaged in the demolition of a structure or the cleanup of construction waste and debris that contains roofing material; (ii) Working under the direct supervision of a roofing contractor and that is hired by the roofing contractor as an employee or day laborer; or (iii) Exempt from the requirements of this subchapter. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-602

Next The Residential Contractors Committee may: (1) Issue, modify, suspend, and revoke a roofing contractor registration certificate issued by the committee; (2) Establish qualifications for roofing contractor registration certificates issued by the committee; (3) Enforce this subchapter and the rules of the committee; (4) Issue rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter; (5) Levy civil penalties under this subchapter; (6) Issue orders of abatement for violations of this subchapter in the same manner and to the same extent as authorized for the Contractors Licensing Board under § 17-25-103 ; and (7) Seek a civil remedy available to the board. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-603

Next (a) A person shall not act as a roofing contractor after July 1, 2021, unless a person is: (1) Granted a roofing contractor registration certificate by the Residential Contractors Committee; or (2) Exempt from certification under this subchapter. (b) A person that fails to procure a roofing contractor registration certificate as required under this subchapter is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with each day in violation of the requirement to constitute a separate offense. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-604

Next (a) An application for a roofing contractor registration certificate shall be made on a form prescribed by the Residential Contractors Committee. (b) To obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate, an applicant shall under oath include the following information on the application: (1) A statement that the applicant requesting the roofing contractor registration certificate is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) The applicant's: (A) Name; (B) Physical address; and (C) Telephone number; (3) The name of the applicant's business, including any fictitious business names; (4) The address of the applicant's business; (5) The name of all other persons authorized to act for the applicant's business and the registered agent of the applicant's business; and (6) A statement that the applicant: (A) Will comply with all federal, state, and local laws and rules; (B) Is or is not registered, certified, or licensed as a roofing contractor in another state; and (C) Has or has not been the subject of a disciplinary action in this state or another state as a roofing contractor. (c) If the applicant for a roofing contractor registration certificate is a nonresident roofing contractor, the applicant shall designate a registered agent of service in the State of Arkansas. (d) The application for a roofing contractor registration certificate shall have the following information attached: (1) A surety bond in the minimum amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000); (2) Proof of workers' compensation coverage as required under § 11-9-401 et seq.; and (3) Any other information required by the committee. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-605

Next (a) The Residential Contractors Committee may limit a roofing contractor registration certificate issued by the committee to the character of work that the applicant is qualified to perform. (b) In addition to the offenses listed in § 17-3-102 , the committee may consider the following convictions when determining an applicant's fitness for a roofing contractor registration certificate under this subchapter: (1) Conviction of a crime with an element of dishonesty or fraud under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States; (2) Conviction of a voyeurism offense as prohibited in §§ 5-16-101 and 5-16-102 ; (3) Conviction under the Arkansas Hot Check Law, § 5-37-301 et seq.; and (4) (A) Conviction of a crime or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a roofing contractor. (B) A crime or act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a roofing contractor if, to a substantial degree, the crime or act indicates a present or potential unfitness of a person applying for or holding a roofing contractor registration certificate to perform the functions authorized by the roofing contractor registration certificate. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-606

Next (a) A roofing contractor that obtains a roofing contractor registration certificate under this subchapter may act as a roofing contractor only in the name under which the Residential Contractors Committee granted the roofing contractor registration certificate. (b) A roofing contractor shall submit a written update to the committee if the information submitted with the application for a roofing contractor registration certificate under this subchapter changes. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-607

Next (a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings. (c) A roofing contractor that, after notice and hearing, is found to have committed one (1) or more of the following actions shall pay to the Contractors Licensing Board a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than four hundred dollars ($400) for each day that the violation occurred: (1) Acting as a roofing contractor without having a valid roofing contractor registration certificate in violation of this subchapter; (2) Using a roofing contractor in violation of this subchapter; (3) Presenting or filing a roofing contractor registration certificate of another roofing contractor; (4) Giving false or forged evidence to the board in order to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate; (5) Using an expired or revoked roofing contractor registration certificate; (6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a roofing contractor's roofing contractor registration certificate to another person; or (7) Committing other violations under this subchapter. (d) The committee may revoke the roofing contractor registration certificate of a roofing contractor that is found guilty of: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a roofing contractor registration certificate; (2) Aiding or abetting a roofing contractor or other person to violate this subchapter; (3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the roofing contractor's business; (4) Abandoning a roofing contract without legal grounds after a consideration in payment has been tendered; (5) Mishandling funds or property entrusted to the roofing contractor; (6) Engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices; (7) Misrepresenting products, services, or qualifications; (8) Engaging in roofing services without obtaining a proper permit as may be required by a local authority; or (9) Damaging or injuring a person or property while performing roofing services under a valid roofing contractor registration certificate for which the roofing contractor's liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or other method of remuneration for injuries does not make the injured party whole. (e) (1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person by a roofing contractor is found by the committee to have occurred, the committee may: (A) State in writing that due to imminent physical or other harm to the endangered person or impaired person, the situation merits the emergency suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate of the roofing contractor; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of the roofing contractor registration certificate without a hearing or upon an abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the roofing contractor registration certificate. (2) An emergency suspension under this subsection shall be effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee. (3) An emergency suspension under this subsection may be effective for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable. (4) When an emergency suspension is ordered under this subsection, a formal suspension or revocation proceeding shall be promptly instituted and acted upon in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-609

Next (a) A roofing contractor registration certificate issued by the Residential Contractors Committee shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance unless otherwise provided by the committee. (b) The committee may charge reasonable delinquency fees and may charge a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for a new roofing contractor registration certificate or the renewal of a roofing contractor registration certificate. (c) All fees and other moneys collected by the committee shall be disposed of as provided by § 17-25-205 and shall be used by the committee to implement this subchapter. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-610

Next The following are exempt from the registration requirements of this subchapter: (1) A person that acts as a roofing contractor in the construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during a calendar year; (2) The owner of a single-family residence acting as his or her own roofing contractor on his or her own property; (3) A person licensed as a contractor by a licensing agency, board, or commission of the State of Arkansas if the person is performing work within the scope of the license held by the person; (4) A contractor licensed by the Contractors Licensing Board if the contractor holds a classification that authorizes the contractor to perform roofing as defined under § 17-25-601 ; and (5) A home improvement contractor or residential building contractor if the home improvement contractor or residential building contractor: (A) Is in compliance with all requirements to do business in the State of Arkansas, including requirements of a municipality or county applicable to the location in which the home improvement contractor or residential building contractor intends to do business that involves roofing services; (B) Engages in roofing services in addition to construction, installation, renovation, repair, maintenance, alteration, or waterproofing services on the project and the roofing services do not constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the total project cost; and (C) Does not authorize agents, employees, or representatives of the home improvement contractor or the residential building contractor to engage in door-to-door sales of roofing services. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-611

A roofing contractor that performs work or enters into a contract in violation of this subchapter shall not bring an action: (1) In law to enforce a provision of a contract entered into with a consumer in violation of this subchapter; or (2) For quantum meruit. Added by Act 2021, No. 1072,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Previous

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-306

Next The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall be authorized to issue licenses to those applicants holding equivalent licenses in other states, upon payment of the required fees and submission of proof of license in that state, provided an agreement has been reached with that state to recognize the electrical licenses held by Arkansas residents. Acts 1979, No. 870, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5311; Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 10. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-307

Next (a) (1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master electrician license or a restricted lifetime journeyman electrician license. (2) This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the board. (b) Any individual issued a restricted lifetime electrician license after July 28, 2021, shall complete continuing education hours as required by rule of the board for any period in which electrical work is performed for remunerative purposes, whether as an employee or an independent contractor. (c) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1394, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 1121, § 1. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-308

Next (a) Upon proper application and payment of the fee, the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall register as an electrical apprentice and issue a certificate of registration to any person who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is enrolled in a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the United States Office of Apprenticeship. (b) The board shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to supervise and enforce apprenticeship supervision ratios established by the board by rule. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an apprentice who has successfully completed a certified school or training program and has been released for testing may continue to renew his or her apprentice registration card, if otherwise qualified, without enrolling in a school or training program. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1395, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 11; 2001, No. 1776, § 2; 2007, No. 495, § 3. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-311

Next (a) A journeyman electrician licensee or master electrician licensee shall complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code cycle before renewing his or her license. (b) If a licensee fails to obtain the required continuing education hours within a National Electrical Code cycle under subsection (a) of this section, the licensee may not renew his or her license until the licensee: (1) Obtains the required continuing education hours and submits proof of completion of the continuing education hours to the Department of Labor as required by the rules of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas; and (2) Pays all fees and penalties required under § 17-28-301 . (c) The board shall promulgate rules to set standards for continuing education for licensees under this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 381,§ 2, eff. 3/6/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2291, § 1. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-201

(a) The State Board of Health shall have the following powers: (1) To ensure that the construction, installation, and maintenance of plumbing in connection with all buildings in this state, including buildings owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof, shall be safe and sanitary in order to safeguard the public health; (2) (A) To have general supervision of all plumbing and, according to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., shall prescribe and publish and enforce minimum reasonable standards that shall be uniform as far as practicable. (B) The Secretary of the Department of Health or any employee of the Department of Health designated by the State Board of Health may act for the State Board of Health except in adoption of rules; (3) To prescribe rules as to the qualifications, examination, and licensing of master plumbers and journeyman plumbers and for the registration of apprentice plumbers; (4) To assign the duties of the Committee of Plumbing Examiners; (5) (A) To prescribe rules as to the use of corrugated stainless steel piping. (B) Such rules shall be no more stringent than the American National Standards for Interior Fuel Gas Piping Systems; and (6) (A) To require that a survey and inspection for leaks, proper venting, and general condition of the natural gas piping system and gas utilization equipment connected thereto, including appliances, serving any school accredited by the State Board of Education shall be performed as frequently as necessary, but at intervals not exceeding one (1) year. School officials shall be responsible to ensure that these surveys and inspections are performed by a qualified agency and that proof of the survey results are provided to the Division of Protective Health Codes of the Department of Health by September 1 each year. (B) As used in subdivision (a)(6)(A) of this section, "qualified agency" means any individual, firm, corporation, or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for the installation, replacement, or repair of consumer gas piping, or the connection, installation, repair, or servicing of gas utilization equipment, and is experienced in such work and familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all requirements of the State Board of Health and the department and the codes and rules. (b) The State Board of Health shall prescribe rules governing plumbing apprentice training committees and, in cooperation with educational authorities, assist in related training programs for plumbers. (c) The department may exercise such powers as are reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Among other things, it may: (1) Employ competent supervisors who shall be licensed plumbers or licensed engineers, employ other assistants, and prescribe qualifications and assign duties for the supervisors and assistants; (2) Conduct investigations and experiments for the advancement of technical knowledge relating to plumbing and hold public meetings and attend or be represented at the meetings within or without the state; (3) Enter and inspect at reasonable hours plumbing installations on private or public property and disseminate information relative to the provisions of this chapter; (4) Prepare and cause to be printed such codes, bulletins, or other documents as may be necessary and furnish copies thereof to those engaged in the plumbing business and to the public upon request; (5) Charge a reasonable fee for plumbing inspections; (6) Furnish upon request of the owner of the building or of the plumber making the plumbing installation, recommendations or a certificate of inspection; (7) Issue restricted licenses limited to gas fitter, residential and governmental maintenance, service line installation, solar mechanic, and hospital maintenance licenses if the licensee has demonstrated competency for the particular phase of plumbing for which the person is licensed and if the State Board of Health has adopted rules defining restrictions in the type of work allowed, geographical area served, and term of the type of restricted license; and (8) Prepare a list giving the names and addresses of all licensed plumbers and registered apprentice plumbers. (d) (1) The State Board of Health shall prescribe rules as to the qualifications, examination, and licensing of master plumbers and journeyman plumbers and for the registration of plumbing apprentices. (2) The State Board of Health shall publish a list giving the names and addresses of all licensed plumbers, registered plumbers, and city plumbing inspectors. (e) The State Board of Health may issue special licenses and restricted licenses, including, but not limited to, gas licenses and other licenses which may cover a special phase of plumbing, provided that the licensee has demonstrated competency for the particular phase of plumbing for which the person is licensed. (f) The department shall issue a restricted gas utility license to all gas utilities having gas servicepersons. The license shall cover all of the servicepersons of the utility if the utility requires each serviceperson to be specially trained for this service. The utility shall be responsible to the department for each serviceperson and shall provide an identification card showing the utility name, utility license number, and the restricted service of the serviceperson. The utility shall register each serviceperson and his or her serial number with the department. (g) The State Board of Health shall allow the use of a harvested rainwater system used for a nonpotable purpose if the harvested rainwater system: (1) Is designed by a professional engineer licensed in Arkansas; (2) Is designed with appropriate cross-connection safeguards; and (3) Complies with the state plumbing code. (h) The department and the State Board of Health shall: (1) Accept plumbing plan review documents via email, via mail, or in person; and (2) Respond to an individual or entity submitting plumbing plan review documents via email, unless the individual or entity indicates that the individual or entity would prefer to receive the response via mail. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1448, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1447, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1446, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1445, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1444, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1443, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1442, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 889,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 471, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1951, No. 200, § 2; 1975, No. 902, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1206; Acts 1987, No. 816, § 2; 1993, No. 638, § 1; 1995, No. 982, § 1; 2003, No. 1217, §§ 5, 6; 2009, No. 361, § 1.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-304

Next (a) Application for a master plumber or journeyman plumber examination, temporary permit, or license shall be made to the Department of Health with fees. (b) No license or permit shall be transferable. (c) Unless the applicant is entitled to a renewal of license, a license shall be issued only after the applicant passes a satisfactory examination showing fitness. (d) (1) An applicant for the master plumber examination shall have a minimum of five (5) years of plumbing experience. (2) An applicant for the journeyman plumber examination shall have a minimum of four (4) years of plumbing experience. (e) The Committee of Plumbing Examiners shall approve an applicant for master plumber or journeyman plumber examination provided that the applicant is currently licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber in another state or political subdivision of that state whose plumbing laws and codes are similar to those of this state. (f) The committee may approve an applicant for examination who is not currently licensed in another state or its political subdivision or who has no plumber licensing background, provided the applicant shows proof of experience as a plumber in accordance with subsection (d) of this section. The proof of experience may be in the form of records, affidavits, or bona fide evidence from licensing agencies, former employers, or persons who can attest to the applicant's work background as a plumber. (g) The committee may consider applicants for the master plumber examination who are registered professional engineers with special expertise in plumbing engineering. (h) An individual applying for and obtaining a license as a journeyman plumber shall be eligible for the master plumber examination after being licensed as a journeyman plumber for one (1) year. In cases of extreme hardship, the committee may waive the one-year requirement in whole or in part. (i) The committee shall consider an apprentice plumber for the journeyman plumber examination, provided the apprentice plumber has successfully completed the training as defined under the plumber apprenticeship rules. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1452, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1951, No. 200, § 7; 1975, No. 902, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1211; Acts 1987, No. 816, § 7; 1991, No. 330, § 3; 2001, No. 1293, § 1. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-38-311

(a) Upon reaching sixty-five (65) years of age or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master plumber licensed by the Department of Health for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master plumber license. This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the department. (b) The department shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1456, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 330, § 5. Previous

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-302

Next (a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Attainment of the age of majority; (2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter; (3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter; (4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission; (5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct; (6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and (7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315 . (b) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 9; 2005, No. 657, § 1. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-305

Next (a) In order to be licensed in Arkansas a nonresident must: (1) Either: (A) Meet the requirements of § 17-42-302 ; or (B) Show satisfactory proof of current active licensure in the applicant's resident jurisdiction, which must be a jurisdiction that offers Arkansas licensees opportunities for licensure substantially comparable to those offered to that jurisdiction's licensees by this chapter; (2) Pay any required fees; (3) Sign a statement that the applicant has read this chapter and rules and agrees to abide by its provisions in all real estate activity; (4) (A) Affiliate with a resident or nonresident principal broker licensed by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, if a salesperson or associate broker. (B) If a nonresident licensee terminates the affiliation with a principal broker licensed by the commission, the license of the nonresident shall automatically be terminated until the nonresident places the license on inactive status or affiliates with another broker licensed by the commission; (5) (A) Cause the licensing body of the applicant's resident jurisdiction to furnish to the commission a certification of licensure and copies of the records of any disciplinary actions taken against the applicant's license in that or other jurisdictions. (B) Disciplinary action by any other lawful licensing authority may be grounds for denial of a license to a nonresident or for suspension or revocation of a license issued to a nonresident or for other appropriate disciplinary action authorized by this chapter; (6) (A) File with the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission a designation in writing that appoints the executive director to act as the licensee's agent upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to the licensee may be served. (B) Service upon the executive director shall be equivalent to personal service upon the licensee. (C) Copies of the appointment certified by the executive director shall be deemed sufficient evidence thereof and shall be admitted in evidence with the same force and effect as the originals thereof might be admitted. (D) In such a written designation, the licensee shall agree that any lawful process against the licensee which is served upon the executive director shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority shall continue in force so long as any liability remains outstanding in this jurisdiction. (E) The executive director shall mail a copy of any such process or notice by certified mail to the last known business address of the licensee; and (7) (A) Agree in writing to cooperate with any investigation initiated by the commission by promptly supplying any documents the commission may request and by personally appearing at the commission's offices or such other location in this state as the commission may request. (B) If notice is sent by certified mail to the last known business address of a nonresident licensee directing the licensee to produce documents or to appear for an interview and the licensee fails to comply with that request, the commission may impose on the nonresident licensee any disciplinary sanction permitted by this chapter. (b) The commission in its discretion may enter into written agreements with similar licensing authorities of other jurisdictions as may be necessitated by the laws of those jurisdictions to assure for Arkansas licensees nonresident licensure opportunities comparable to those afforded to nonresidents by this chapter. (c) The commission may deny licensure under subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section to an applicant whose resident licensure is in a jurisdiction which the commission deems not to have educational or experience requirements at least equal to those of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1461, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 11. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-307

Next (a) Every license shall expire on a date established by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. (b) (1) A broker or salesperson shall complete annually: (A) Not less than six (6) or more than seven (7) classroom hours of continuing education required by the commission with at least one (1) classroom hour focusing on personal safety precautions for real estate agents; (B) The distance education equivalent of subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section required by the commission; or (C) A course that the commission has determined to demonstrate mastery of an acceptable real estate subject. (2) A licensee who satisfies subdivision (b)(1) of this section completes the continuing education requirements for the licensing year. (3) If a licensee files for renewal of a license but fails to provide proof of continuing education, the licensee's license is inactive until proof is provided to the commission. (4) Effective September 30, 2019, the commission may promulgate rules to add additional hours of continuing education to the annual amount required under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section with no statutory maximum for hours of continuing education. (c) (1) To renew or reactivate a license, a licensee shall complete the number of classroom hours of continuing education or the distance education equivalent of continuing education required by the commission for each inactive year not to exceed a total of thirty (30) classroom hours. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a person is not subject to the education requirements of this section while the person's license is inactive. (3) The commission may waive all or part of the requirements of subdivision (c)(1) of this section if a licensee is unable to complete the continuing education due to extenuating circumstances. (d) (1) For each active licensee, the commission shall issue a new license for each ensuing renewal period in the absence of a reason or condition that may warrant the refusal of a license, upon receipt of the: (A) Written request for license renewal at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the license upon forms provided by the commission; and (B) Renewal fee. (2) (A) A broker or salesperson who does not wish to engage in the real estate business may renew a license on inactive status in the absence of a reason or condition that may warrant the refusal of a license upon receipt of the: (i) Written request of the applicant at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the license upon forms provided by the commission; and (ii) Renewal fee. (B) The commission may limit the number of renewal periods in which a license may be renewed on inactive status. (C) The renewal fee for inactive status is the same as for renewal of an active license. (3) An application for renewal filed after the date established by the commission to renew a license is treated as an application to renew an expired license. (e) If a person to whom a valid license has been issued permits the license to expire for a period not in excess of that established by the commission, the commission shall issue to the person a current license without requiring the person to submit to an examination if the person furnishes the information required by the commission, including proof of completion of appropriate continuing education requirements, and pays the fee required by the commission. (f) (1) New salesperson and broker licensees shall complete post-licensure education under § 17-42-303(c) . (2) If the licensee fails to complete the post-licensure education requirements within twelve (12) months after the date the license was issued, the commission shall place the license on inactive status until the commission receives documentation that the licensee has completed the post-licensure education requirements. Amended by Act 2017, No. 496,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 496,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 390,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 13; 2001, No. 748, § 2; 2007, No. 263, § 6. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-312

Next (a) (1) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may, on its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, provided that the complaint and any evidence, documentary or otherwise, presented in connection therewith shall make out a prima facie case, investigate the actions of any person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a real estate broker or real estate salesperson regardless of whether the transaction was for his or her own account or in his or her capacity as a broker or salesperson. (2) If the complaint fails to state a prima facie case or if, after investigation, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission determines that there is insufficient proof of a violation of this chapter, the executive director shall dismiss the complaint. (3) If, however, the executive director determines that there is sufficient proof of a violation of this chapter, the person shall be notified of the charges against him or her and ordered to appear for a hearing. (4) If a person violates this chapter, the commission may impose any one (1) or more of the following sanctions or requirements: (A) Suspension, revocation, or denial of his or her license or the renewal thereof; (B) A penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation; (C) Completion of appropriate educational programs or courses; (D) Successful completion of an appropriate licensing examination; (E) Conditions or restrictions upon the person's license or practice; or (F) Payment of restitution, damages, or other penalties appropriate to the circumstances of the case that would: (i) Achieve the desired disciplinary purpose; (ii) Compensate or reimburse an injured party or the commission; or (iii) Promote the regulation of the real estate profession. (b) The commission is authorized to file suit in Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county where the defendant resides or does business to collect a penalty assessed under this chapter if the penalty is not paid as ordered by the commission or the executive director. (c) The commission may suspend the imposition of any sanctions imposed upon appropriate terms and conditions. (d) (1) In lieu of the procedure contained in subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) of this section, the executive director may issue a citation imposing: (A) A penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) to a broker or salesperson who: (i) Fails to complete annual education requirements; or (ii) Fails to complete post-licensure education requirements by the established deadline; or (B) A penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to a broker, salesperson, or the supervising broker of a broker or salesperson if a broker or salesperson: (i) Performs activities that require an active real estate license while his or her license is expired; or (ii) Advertises, publishes, or otherwise distributes information about real property or real estate brokerage business or activities in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter. (2) The citation shall include: (A) The name, title, mailing address on file with the commission, and real estate license number of the licensee; (B) The specific violation and related statute or rule; (C) The time and date the citation is issued; (D) The amount of the penalty; (E) The deadline of thirty (30) days from issuance of the citation and procedure to either: (i) Pay the citation without further penalty; or (ii) Dispute the citation; (F) A statement that the amount of the penalty and the findings of the executive director as to the facts are considered accurate, conclusive, finally adjudicated, and nonappealable if a verified written complaint contesting the citation is not filed within thirty (30) days of the citation's issuance; and (G) A signature line for the licensee to accept the penalty without filing a written dispute. (3) A licensee who is issued a citation under this subsection shall within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the citation: (A) Accept the conditions of the citation by signing and returning the citation to the commission accompanied by the penalty payment; or (B) File a verified written complaint under this section contesting the citation. (4) The commission may treat the failure to respond within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the citation as a violation of this chapter punishable by the penalties provided in subsection (a) of this section. (5) (A) If a licensee does not dispute the citation or request a hearing under § 17-42-314 , the findings contained in the citation are deemed accurate, conclusive, finally adjudicated, and nonappealable. (B) If a licensee disputes the citation by timely filing a verified written complaint with the commission, the licensee shall be provided a hearing before the commission under § 17-42-314 . (6) The commission may modify or vacate a citation issued under this subsection with or without a hearing. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1463, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 890,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 112,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 17. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-509

Next (a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to an applicant instructor of real estate education who: (1) Is twenty-one (21) years of age or older; (2) Has successfully completed the real estate education requirements under this subchapter; (3) Has sufficient experience as determined by the commission; (4) Has no record of unprofessional conduct; and (5) Shows evidence of a reputation of honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interest of the public. (b) The commission shall determine what constitutes proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (c) A person or entity shall not be issued a license under this subchapter if: (1) The person or entity has had a real estate or other professional or occupational license suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons; (2) The person has been refused a renewal of a license issued by this state or any other jurisdiction; (3) The person or entity has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 or a misdemeanor involving violence, fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonest or dishonorable dealing in a court of competent jurisdiction; or (4) The person or entity fails to pay the appropriate fees. (d) (1) Subsection (c) of this section may be waived by the commission on request of an affected applicant for licensure. (2) Circumstances for which a waiver may be granted include: (A) The applicant's age at the time the action occurred; (B) The circumstances surrounding the action; (C) The length of time since the action; (D) Work history; (E) Employment references; (F) Character references; and (G) Other evidence demonstrating that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 46, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-516

Next (a) (1) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission may on its own motion and shall on the complaint in writing of a person, if the complaint and evidence presented make a prima facie case, investigate the action of a person or entity engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a real estate school, association, or instructor licensed by the commission. (2) A student's inability to pass the real estate exam does not in and of itself make a prima facie case. (3) If the complaint fails to state a prima facie case or if the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission determines there is insufficient proof of a violation of this subchapter, the executive director shall dismiss the complaint. (4) If the executive director determines that there is sufficient proof of a violation of this subchapter, the person or entity responsible shall be notified of the charges and ordered to appear for a hearing. (5) If the person or entity is found to have violated this subchapter, the commission may impose one (1) or more of the following sanctions: (A) Suspend, revoke, or deny: (i) The license of the person or entity; or (ii) A course approval or the renewal of a course approval; (B) Impose a penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation; (C) Require completion of appropriate education programs or courses; (D) Place conditions or restrictions on the license or course approval held by the person or entity in violation or order the licensed entity or person to reimburse moneys collected from the complainant; or (E) Impose other requirements or penalties as may be appropriate to the circumstances of the case that achieve the desired disciplinary purposes without impairing the public welfare and morals. (b) The commission shall file suit in the circuit court of the county in which the defendant resides or does business to collect a penalty assessed under this subchapter if the penalty is not paid within the time prescribed by the commission. (c) Under certain circumstances, the commission may suspend the imposition of any sanction. (d) The license of an instructor, school, or association with outstanding disciplinary fines or student reimbursements is suspended until the moneys owed the commission or amounts ordered to be paid by the commission are paid. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Previous Next

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-55-101

(a) A person employed as an electrical inspector in the State of Arkansas shall hold an electrical inspector license issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) A person shall apply for licensure as an electrical inspector on a form approved by the board within thirty (30) days of employment as an electrical inspector. (2) Applications shall be made to the board and shall contain: (A) Proof of employment with the state or a political subdivision of the state as an electrical inspector in the State of Arkansas; (B) (i) Verification of work experience as required by rule of the board. (ii) Work experience shall include without limitation demonstrated knowledge of: (a) The standard materials and methods used in the installation of electric equipment; (b) Approved methods of construction to ensure the safety of persons and property; and (c) The requirements of the statewide standards for the construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical facilities and the performance of electrical work under § 20-31-104 ; and (C) Payment of a license fee as established by rule of the board that shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). (c) An electrical inspector license: (1) Shall expire on January 1 of each year; and (2) May be renewed upon application to the board and submission of the following information: (A) Proof of continued employment as an electrical inspector in the State of Arkansas; (B) Payment of a renewal fee as established by rule of the board that shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); and (C) (i) Proof of completion of at least sixteen (16) hours of continuing education. (ii) The board shall promulgate rules to set standards for continuing education for licensees under subdivision (c)(2)(C)(i) of this section. The rules shall include without limitation continuing education on the statewide standards for the construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical facilities and the performance of electrical work under § 20-31-104 . (iii) The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions may conduct or sponsor continuing education classes for electrical inspectors. (d) (1) The board may revoke or suspend an electrical inspector's license for just cause subject to appeal and hearing before the board according to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) (A) A civil penalty may be assessed against an electrical inspector by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions and subject to appeal and hearing before the board according to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., if it is determined that the electrical inspector has violated a: (i) Provision of this chapter; (ii) Rule or order issued or promulgated by the board; or (iii) Condition of a license issued by the board. (B) For each violation, the civil penalty shall not exceed the following: (i) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first offense; (ii) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for a second offense; or (iii) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for a third offense. (C) Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessment. (D) Assessment of a civil penalty by the board shall be made no later than two (2) years after the date of the occurrence of the violation. (E) If an electrical inspector against whom a civil penalty has been imposed fails to pay the penalty within sixty (60) days of the board's decision, the Director of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect the civil penalty without paying costs or giving bond for costs. (F) Any penalties collected under this section shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Labor and Licensing Special Fund, there to be used by the Department of Labor and Licensing in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of this chapter. (e) If a person simultaneously holds an electrical inspector license and a license as a master electrician or a journeyman electrician, the person, when renewing his or her master electrician or journeyman electrician license, shall be exempt from the: (1) Renewal fee under § 17-28-301 ; and (2) Continuing education requirements for master electricians and journeyman electricians under § 17-28-311 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1498, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5443, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5442, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5441, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-55-103

(a) A person employed as an electrical inspector as of August 16, 2013, shall be issued a temporary electrical inspector license upon submission of the following information to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas: (1) Proof of employment with the state or a political subdivision of the state as an electrical inspector in the State of Arkansas; (2) Verification of work experience as required by rule of the board; and (3) Payment of a license fee as required by rule of the board. (b) (1) A temporary license issued under this section shall expire on January 1, 2014. (2) A recipient of a temporary license shall be eligible to apply for an electrical inspector license under this chapter. Added by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

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