Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-305
Local regulatory authority - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual licensed or registered under this chapter shall not be subject to examination or licensing by any city or county in order to perform electrical work. (b) (1) A city or town may by ordinance, rules, regulations, or contract prescribe rules, regulations, and standards for the materials used in the construction, installation, and inspection of all electrical work in the city or county, provided the rules, regulations, or standards are not in conflict with the standards prescribed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas under § 17-28-202 , § 17-55-101 et seq., and § 20-31-104 . (2) A city or county may by ordinance require a person, before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence, to demonstrate a technical competency to comply with the city or county standards. (3) If the city has adopted an ordinance to exercise its territorial planning jurisdiction, the city may exercise jurisdiction over the construction, installation, and inspection of electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction under § 14-56-413 if the city and county agree to the exercise of jurisdiction by the city over electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction. (c) Any city or county may establish by ordinance, rules, and regulations a system of permits and inspections for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical facilities and electrical work. (d) An electrical inspector shall be licensed by the board under § 17-55-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1979, No. 870, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5308; Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 9.

(a) Any individual licensed or registered under this chapter shall not be subject to examination or licensing by any city or county in order to perform electrical work.

(b) (1) A city or town may by ordinance, rules, regulations, or contract prescribe rules, regulations, and standards for the materials used in the construction, installation, and inspection of all electrical work in the city or county, provided the rules, regulations, or standards are not in conflict with the standards prescribed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas under § 17-28-202 , § 17-55-101 et seq., and § 20-31-104 . (2) A city or county may by ordinance require a person, before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence, to demonstrate a technical competency to comply with the city or county standards. (3) If the city has adopted an ordinance to exercise its territorial planning jurisdiction, the city may exercise jurisdiction over the construction, installation, and inspection of electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction under § 14-56-413 if the city and county agree to the exercise of jurisdiction by the city over electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction.

(1) A city or town may by ordinance, rules, regulations, or contract prescribe rules, regulations, and standards for the materials used in the construction, installation, and inspection of all electrical work in the city or county, provided the rules, regulations, or standards are not in conflict with the standards prescribed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas under § 17-28-202 , § 17-55-101 et seq., and § 20-31-104 .

(2) A city or county may by ordinance require a person, before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence, to demonstrate a technical competency to comply with the city or county standards.

(3) If the city has adopted an ordinance to exercise its territorial planning jurisdiction, the city may exercise jurisdiction over the construction, installation, and inspection of electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction under § 14-56-413 if the city and county agree to the exercise of jurisdiction by the city over electrical work within the city's territorial planning jurisdiction.

(c) Any city or county may establish by ordinance, rules, and regulations a system of permits and inspections for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical facilities and electrical work.

(d) An electrical inspector shall be licensed by the board under § 17-55-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 756,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1979, No. 870, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5308; Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-201 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-95-201
Short title
Status: in_force

Sections 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., shall be known as the "Arkansas Medical Practices Act". Acts 1957, No. 198, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-601.

Sections 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., shall be known as the "Arkansas Medical Practices Act".

Acts 1957, No. 198, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-704 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-26-704
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 688,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-16-106 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-16-106
Certificate of registration - Issuance or denial - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with § 17-16-105(a) or whose application has been accepted under § 17-16-105(b) . (b) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The application for renewal must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and must contain current information on all matters required in an original registration. (c) An individual who has submitted an application for renewal of registration or licensure in another State, in lieu of submitting an application for renewal in the form prescribed pursuant to subsection (d), may file a copy of the application for renewal and a valid certificate of registration or licensure from the other State. The Secretary of State shall accept the application for renewal from the other State as an application for renewal in this State if the application to the other State: (1) was submitted in the other State within six (6) months next preceding the filing in this State and the applicant certifies the information contained in the application for renewal is current; (2) contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application for renewal submitted in this State; and (3) was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury. (d) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration is valid for two (2) years. Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 6.

(a) The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with § 17-16-105(a) or whose application has been accepted under § 17-16-105(b) .

(b) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. The application for renewal must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and must contain current information on all matters required in an original registration.

(c) An individual who has submitted an application for renewal of registration or licensure in another State, in lieu of submitting an application for renewal in the form prescribed pursuant to subsection (d), may file a copy of the application for renewal and a valid certificate of registration or licensure from the other State. The Secretary of State shall accept the application for renewal from the other State as an application for renewal in this State if the application to the other State: (1) was submitted in the other State within six (6) months next preceding the filing in this State and the applicant certifies the information contained in the application for renewal is current; (2) contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application for renewal submitted in this State; and (3) was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.

(1) was submitted in the other State within six (6) months next preceding the filing in this State and the applicant certifies the information contained in the application for renewal is current;

(2) contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application for renewal submitted in this State; and

(3) was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.

(d) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration is valid for two (2) years.

Acts 2001, No. 1622, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-22-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5416, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 482,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5416, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 482,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-601 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-42-601
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, subject to the following restrictions and limitations, to establish a program authorizing and permitting the collection of interest on real estate brokers' trust accounts and the disbursement of the interest by the depository institutions involved to an Arkansas nonprofit corporation for use for such tax-exempt purposes as are hereinafter set forth. (b) Participation in the program shall be completely voluntary with each broker rather than mandatory. Acts 1993, No. 690, § 24.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission is hereby authorized and empowered, subject to the following restrictions and limitations, to establish a program authorizing and permitting the collection of interest on real estate brokers' trust accounts and the disbursement of the interest by the depository institutions involved to an Arkansas nonprofit corporation for use for such tax-exempt purposes as are hereinafter set forth.

(b) Participation in the program shall be completely voluntary with each broker rather than mandatory.

Acts 1993, No. 690, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-504 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 82 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-82-504
Issuance of permits - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) All permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to dentists who administer general anesthesia or sedation shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked. (b) At the same time each year a dentist renews his or her license to practice dentistry, a dentist must renew his or her permit to administer general anesthesia and sedation with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board. (c) A renewal fee calculated by the board to cover the costs of any on-site inspection and for otherwise administering this subchapter must accompany the form. (d) Failure to renew a permit will terminate the authority of a dentist to administer general anesthesia or sedation. Acts 1987, No. 584, § 2; 1997, No. 128, § 3.

(a) All permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to dentists who administer general anesthesia or sedation shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.

(b) At the same time each year a dentist renews his or her license to practice dentistry, a dentist must renew his or her permit to administer general anesthesia and sedation with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board.

(c) A renewal fee calculated by the board to cover the costs of any on-site inspection and for otherwise administering this subchapter must accompany the form.

(d) Failure to renew a permit will terminate the authority of a dentist to administer general anesthesia or sedation.

Acts 1987, No. 584, § 2; 1997, No. 128, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-304 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 30 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-30-304
Fees - Renewal of certificates - Disposition of funds - Inactive - Reinstatements
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may establish application fees, certificate fees, renewal fees, license reinstatement fees, examination fees, penalties for late renewals or cancellations, and any other fees it deems necessary within the guidelines of the State of Arkansas. (b) The board may establish guidelines and require a demonstration of continuing professional competency as a condition of renewal or relicensure. (c) All certificates shall be renewed annually or biennially at the discretion of the board. (d) The fees shall be deposited into a bank designated by the board, and the officer or employee who collects the fees and disburses them shall be required to execute a corporate surety bond for the proper accounting thereof. (e) (1) A professional engineer or engineer-intern licensed under this chapter who is not engaged in the practice of engineering may request that the board grant him or her inactive status by placing his or her name on the board's inactive roll. (2) A professional engineer or engineer-intern who is granted inactive status maintains the right to seek active license status at a later time. (3) A professional engineer whose license is inactive may return to active status by: (A) Notifying the board in advance of his or her intention to return to active status; (B) Paying the appropriate fees; and (C) Meeting all requirements of the board, including demonstration of professional competency. (4) Inactive status shall continue so long as the license holder pays the annual fee under the board's rules. (f) A professional engineer or engineer-intern whose license is not renewed may have it reinstated by meeting the requirements of the board depending on the time of nonrenewal under the rules of the board. The requirements the board may consider are: (1) Payment of fees and penalties; (2) Demonstration of continuing professional competency; and (3) Reexamination. Amended by Act 2013, No. 589,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1953, No. 214, § 6; 1969, No. 196, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1023; Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 3; 2001, No. 591, § 1; 2009, No. 444, § 4; 2011, No. 897, § 5.

(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may establish application fees, certificate fees, renewal fees, license reinstatement fees, examination fees, penalties for late renewals or cancellations, and any other fees it deems necessary within the guidelines of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The board may establish guidelines and require a demonstration of continuing professional competency as a condition of renewal or relicensure.

(c) All certificates shall be renewed annually or biennially at the discretion of the board.

(d) The fees shall be deposited into a bank designated by the board, and the officer or employee who collects the fees and disburses them shall be required to execute a corporate surety bond for the proper accounting thereof.

(e) (1) A professional engineer or engineer-intern licensed under this chapter who is not engaged in the practice of engineering may request that the board grant him or her inactive status by placing his or her name on the board's inactive roll. (2) A professional engineer or engineer-intern who is granted inactive status maintains the right to seek active license status at a later time. (3) A professional engineer whose license is inactive may return to active status by: (A) Notifying the board in advance of his or her intention to return to active status; (B) Paying the appropriate fees; and (C) Meeting all requirements of the board, including demonstration of professional competency. (4) Inactive status shall continue so long as the license holder pays the annual fee under the board's rules.

(1) A professional engineer or engineer-intern licensed under this chapter who is not engaged in the practice of engineering may request that the board grant him or her inactive status by placing his or her name on the board's inactive roll.

(2) A professional engineer or engineer-intern who is granted inactive status maintains the right to seek active license status at a later time.

(3) A professional engineer whose license is inactive may return to active status by: (A) Notifying the board in advance of his or her intention to return to active status; (B) Paying the appropriate fees; and (C) Meeting all requirements of the board, including demonstration of professional competency.

(A) Notifying the board in advance of his or her intention to return to active status;

(B) Paying the appropriate fees; and

(C) Meeting all requirements of the board, including demonstration of professional competency.

(4) Inactive status shall continue so long as the license holder pays the annual fee under the board's rules.

(f) A professional engineer or engineer-intern whose license is not renewed may have it reinstated by meeting the requirements of the board depending on the time of nonrenewal under the rules of the board. The requirements the board may consider are: (1) Payment of fees and penalties; (2) Demonstration of continuing professional competency; and (3) Reexamination.

(1) Payment of fees and penalties;

(2) Demonstration of continuing professional competency; and

(3) Reexamination.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 589,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1953, No. 214, § 6; 1969, No. 196, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1023; Acts 1993, No. 1041, § 3; 2001, No. 591, § 1; 2009, No. 444, § 4; 2011, No. 897, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-98-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 98 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-98-102
Restriction of registry
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly to restrict registry to those individuals who are qualified under this chapter to be disease intervention specialists. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to register persons, such as state employees, in the job classification of disease intervention specialist. Acts 1993, No. 107, § 3.

It is the intent of the General Assembly to restrict registry to those individuals who are qualified under this chapter to be disease intervention specialists. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to register persons, such as state employees, in the job classification of disease intervention specialist.

Acts 1993, No. 107, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-517 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-42-517
Dismissal of complaint - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose complaint against a licensed school, administrator, or instructor is dismissed by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission without a hearing may appeal the dismissal to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission subject to the following: (1) The request for appeal is in writing and received by the commission within sixty (60) days following the date of dismissal by the executive director; (2) The request for appeal is accompanied by a filing fee as the commission may require under this subchapter; and (3) (A) (i) The appellant shall pay the cost of preparing the record for the commission's review. (ii) The appellant shall pay the costs within thirty (30) days after notification of the amount or the appeal is dismissed. (B) If the commission's review results in an order to hold a hearing, the filing fee and the cost of preparing the record are refunded to the appellant. (C) A person who is indigent and cannot pay the filing fee or the cost of the record, or both, may file a pauper's oath in a form provided by the commission. If the commission determines that the appellant is indeed indigent, the filing fee or cost of the record may be waived. (b) (1) An appeal perfected under subsection (a) of this section is presented to and decided by the commission on the written record. (2) The decision by the commission may be to affirm the dismissal by the executive director, to order additional investigation, or to order a hearing. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A person whose complaint against a licensed school, administrator, or instructor is dismissed by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission without a hearing may appeal the dismissal to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission subject to the following: (1) The request for appeal is in writing and received by the commission within sixty (60) days following the date of dismissal by the executive director; (2) The request for appeal is accompanied by a filing fee as the commission may require under this subchapter; and (3) (A) (i) The appellant shall pay the cost of preparing the record for the commission's review. (ii) The appellant shall pay the costs within thirty (30) days after notification of the amount or the appeal is dismissed. (B) If the commission's review results in an order to hold a hearing, the filing fee and the cost of preparing the record are refunded to the appellant. (C) A person who is indigent and cannot pay the filing fee or the cost of the record, or both, may file a pauper's oath in a form provided by the commission. If the commission determines that the appellant is indeed indigent, the filing fee or cost of the record may be waived.

(1) The request for appeal is in writing and received by the commission within sixty (60) days following the date of dismissal by the executive director;

(2) The request for appeal is accompanied by a filing fee as the commission may require under this subchapter; and

(3) (A) (i) The appellant shall pay the cost of preparing the record for the commission's review. (ii) The appellant shall pay the costs within thirty (30) days after notification of the amount or the appeal is dismissed. (B) If the commission's review results in an order to hold a hearing, the filing fee and the cost of preparing the record are refunded to the appellant. (C) A person who is indigent and cannot pay the filing fee or the cost of the record, or both, may file a pauper's oath in a form provided by the commission. If the commission determines that the appellant is indeed indigent, the filing fee or cost of the record may be waived.

(A) (i) The appellant shall pay the cost of preparing the record for the commission's review. (ii) The appellant shall pay the costs within thirty (30) days after notification of the amount or the appeal is dismissed.

(i) The appellant shall pay the cost of preparing the record for the commission's review.

(ii) The appellant shall pay the costs within thirty (30) days after notification of the amount or the appeal is dismissed.

(B) If the commission's review results in an order to hold a hearing, the filing fee and the cost of preparing the record are refunded to the appellant.

(C) A person who is indigent and cannot pay the filing fee or the cost of the record, or both, may file a pauper's oath in a form provided by the commission. If the commission determines that the appellant is indeed indigent, the filing fee or cost of the record may be waived.

(b) (1) An appeal perfected under subsection (a) of this section is presented to and decided by the commission on the written record. (2) The decision by the commission may be to affirm the dismissal by the executive director, to order additional investigation, or to order a hearing.

(1) An appeal perfected under subsection (a) of this section is presented to and decided by the commission on the written record.

(2) The decision by the commission may be to affirm the dismissal by the executive director, to order additional investigation, or to order a hearing.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 281,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-44-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 44 / Section 17-44-109
Buyer of used catalytic converter
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall file an electronic record of the used catalytic converter purchase. (2) An electronic record under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is not required if: (A) A used catalytic converter is sold as a vehicle repair part in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency policy; (B) (i) The used catalytic converter is marked with the date the converter was removed from the vehicle. (ii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iii) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the date the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle; (C) (i) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the converter was removed or an alternative number to the vehicle identification number is marked on the catalytic converter. (ii) If an alternative number is used, the alternative number must be under a numbering system that can be immediately linked to the vehicle identification number by law enforcement. (iii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iv) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the vehicle identification number or the alternative number the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle. (3) The electronic record shall be entered into the database established under § 17-44-102 within twenty-four (24) hours of a purchase of a used catalytic converter. (4) The electronic record shall contain the following information: (A) The name and home address of the buyer; (B) The name and home address of the seller; (C) The license plate of the seller's vehicle; (D) The seller's driver's license number or number from a different form of government-issued photo identification; (E) The number of used catalytic converters purchased; and (F) A photo of the used catalytic converter or used catalytic converters purchased. (b) The buyer of a used catalytic converter: (1) Shall maintain a receipt of the electronic record entry as a record of the purchase of a used catalytic converter; and (2) Is subject to the penalties under § 17-44-102(f)(2)(B) for failure to file an electronic report of the purchase of a used catalytic converter. (c) The records required under this section shall be: (1) Kept for a period of one (1) year; (2) Made available to any law enforcement agency of the State of Arkansas or Arkansas municipality or county; and (3) Available for use in any legal proceeding. (d) The database used to file and store the electronic records under this section shall be the same database established under § 17-44-102 and provide a public portal to enter the electronic record in the database used by scrap metal recyclers. (e) (1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall be registered with the county sheriff. (2) The initial registration fee under this subsection is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and may be renewed annually for twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (3) (A) The registration fee shall be payable to the county sheriff of the county in which the buyer of a used catalytic converter has a fixed physical location. (B) The registration fee shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses. (4) Before a registration is issued under this subsection, a person operating as a buyer of used catalytic converters shall have a fixed physical location with the utilities necessary to operate as a buyer of used catalytic converters. (5) A buyer of used catalytic converters shall have the ability to comply with online reporting as required by this section. (6) Registration under this subsection may be suspended or revoked by a court having jurisdiction if the prosecuting attorney shows in a civil action that the buyer of used catalytic converters has failed to comply with the requirements of this section. (f) (1) A buyer of used catalytic convertors who fails to file a daily electronic record of a catalytic convertor purchase required by this section is subject to the civil penalty under § 17-44-106(a) for the first offense. (2) A second violation of the daily reporting requirement of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (3) A third or subsequent violation is a Class D felony. Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2021, No. 1083,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall file an electronic record of the used catalytic converter purchase. (2) An electronic record under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is not required if: (A) A used catalytic converter is sold as a vehicle repair part in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency policy; (B) (i) The used catalytic converter is marked with the date the converter was removed from the vehicle. (ii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iii) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the date the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle; (C) (i) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the converter was removed or an alternative number to the vehicle identification number is marked on the catalytic converter. (ii) If an alternative number is used, the alternative number must be under a numbering system that can be immediately linked to the vehicle identification number by law enforcement. (iii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iv) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the vehicle identification number or the alternative number the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle. (3) The electronic record shall be entered into the database established under § 17-44-102 within twenty-four (24) hours of a purchase of a used catalytic converter. (4) The electronic record shall contain the following information: (A) The name and home address of the buyer; (B) The name and home address of the seller; (C) The license plate of the seller's vehicle; (D) The seller's driver's license number or number from a different form of government-issued photo identification; (E) The number of used catalytic converters purchased; and (F) A photo of the used catalytic converter or used catalytic converters purchased.

(1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall file an electronic record of the used catalytic converter purchase.

(2) An electronic record under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is not required if: (A) A used catalytic converter is sold as a vehicle repair part in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency policy; (B) (i) The used catalytic converter is marked with the date the converter was removed from the vehicle. (ii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iii) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the date the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle; (C) (i) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the converter was removed or an alternative number to the vehicle identification number is marked on the catalytic converter. (ii) If an alternative number is used, the alternative number must be under a numbering system that can be immediately linked to the vehicle identification number by law enforcement. (iii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iv) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the vehicle identification number or the alternative number the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle.

(A) A used catalytic converter is sold as a vehicle repair part in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency policy;

(B) (i) The used catalytic converter is marked with the date the converter was removed from the vehicle. (ii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iii) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the date the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle;

(i) The used catalytic converter is marked with the date the converter was removed from the vehicle.

(ii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink.

(iii) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the date the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle;

(C) (i) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the converter was removed or an alternative number to the vehicle identification number is marked on the catalytic converter. (ii) If an alternative number is used, the alternative number must be under a numbering system that can be immediately linked to the vehicle identification number by law enforcement. (iii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink. (iv) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the vehicle identification number or the alternative number the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle.

(i) The vehicle identification number of the vehicle from which the converter was removed or an alternative number to the vehicle identification number is marked on the catalytic converter.

(ii) If an alternative number is used, the alternative number must be under a numbering system that can be immediately linked to the vehicle identification number by law enforcement.

(iii) The marking may be made in any permanent manner, including but not limited to engraving or use of permanent ink.

(iv) The marking must clearly and legibly indicate the vehicle identification number or the alternative number the catalytic converter was removed from the vehicle.

(3) The electronic record shall be entered into the database established under § 17-44-102 within twenty-four (24) hours of a purchase of a used catalytic converter.

(4) The electronic record shall contain the following information: (A) The name and home address of the buyer; (B) The name and home address of the seller; (C) The license plate of the seller's vehicle; (D) The seller's driver's license number or number from a different form of government-issued photo identification; (E) The number of used catalytic converters purchased; and (F) A photo of the used catalytic converter or used catalytic converters purchased.

(A) The name and home address of the buyer;

(B) The name and home address of the seller;

(C) The license plate of the seller's vehicle;

(D) The seller's driver's license number or number from a different form of government-issued photo identification;

(E) The number of used catalytic converters purchased; and

(F) A photo of the used catalytic converter or used catalytic converters purchased.

(b) The buyer of a used catalytic converter: (1) Shall maintain a receipt of the electronic record entry as a record of the purchase of a used catalytic converter; and (2) Is subject to the penalties under § 17-44-102(f)(2)(B) for failure to file an electronic report of the purchase of a used catalytic converter.

(1) Shall maintain a receipt of the electronic record entry as a record of the purchase of a used catalytic converter; and

(2) Is subject to the penalties under § 17-44-102(f)(2)(B) for failure to file an electronic report of the purchase of a used catalytic converter.

(c) The records required under this section shall be: (1) Kept for a period of one (1) year; (2) Made available to any law enforcement agency of the State of Arkansas or Arkansas municipality or county; and (3) Available for use in any legal proceeding.

(1) Kept for a period of one (1) year;

(2) Made available to any law enforcement agency of the State of Arkansas or Arkansas municipality or county; and

(3) Available for use in any legal proceeding.

(d) The database used to file and store the electronic records under this section shall be the same database established under § 17-44-102 and provide a public portal to enter the electronic record in the database used by scrap metal recyclers.

(e) (1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall be registered with the county sheriff. (2) The initial registration fee under this subsection is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and may be renewed annually for twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (3) (A) The registration fee shall be payable to the county sheriff of the county in which the buyer of a used catalytic converter has a fixed physical location. (B) The registration fee shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses. (4) Before a registration is issued under this subsection, a person operating as a buyer of used catalytic converters shall have a fixed physical location with the utilities necessary to operate as a buyer of used catalytic converters. (5) A buyer of used catalytic converters shall have the ability to comply with online reporting as required by this section. (6) Registration under this subsection may be suspended or revoked by a court having jurisdiction if the prosecuting attorney shows in a civil action that the buyer of used catalytic converters has failed to comply with the requirements of this section.

(1) A buyer of a used catalytic converter shall be registered with the county sheriff.

(2) The initial registration fee under this subsection is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and may be renewed annually for twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(3) (A) The registration fee shall be payable to the county sheriff of the county in which the buyer of a used catalytic converter has a fixed physical location. (B) The registration fee shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses.

(A) The registration fee shall be payable to the county sheriff of the county in which the buyer of a used catalytic converter has a fixed physical location.

(B) The registration fee shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses.

(4) Before a registration is issued under this subsection, a person operating as a buyer of used catalytic converters shall have a fixed physical location with the utilities necessary to operate as a buyer of used catalytic converters.

(5) A buyer of used catalytic converters shall have the ability to comply with online reporting as required by this section.

(6) Registration under this subsection may be suspended or revoked by a court having jurisdiction if the prosecuting attorney shows in a civil action that the buyer of used catalytic converters has failed to comply with the requirements of this section.

(f) (1) A buyer of used catalytic convertors who fails to file a daily electronic record of a catalytic convertor purchase required by this section is subject to the civil penalty under § 17-44-106(a) for the first offense. (2) A second violation of the daily reporting requirement of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (3) A third or subsequent violation is a Class D felony.

(1) A buyer of used catalytic convertors who fails to file a daily electronic record of a catalytic convertor purchase required by this section is subject to the civil penalty under § 17-44-106(a) for the first offense.

(2) A second violation of the daily reporting requirement of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) A third or subsequent violation is a Class D felony.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 264,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1083,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-23-203 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-23-203
Seller identification
Status: in_force

(a) A dealer required to register under this chapter shall require the following from each seller of precious metals or precious items: (1) Proof of identification in the form of a valid driver's license, identification card, armed services identification card, or other valid photo identification; (2) A signed statement stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property, and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained; and (3) A legible print of his or her right thumb as an identifying mark on the form. (b) (1) A dealer shall not purchase precious metals or precious items from a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who provides identification that establishes that relationship. (2) Both the person under eighteen (18) years of age and the parent or guardian shall submit the identification required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and records of the identification of both shall be maintained as provided under § 17-23-206 . Acts 1981, No. 87, § 3; 1983, No. 374, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5403; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 5.

(a) A dealer required to register under this chapter shall require the following from each seller of precious metals or precious items: (1) Proof of identification in the form of a valid driver's license, identification card, armed services identification card, or other valid photo identification; (2) A signed statement stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property, and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained; and (3) A legible print of his or her right thumb as an identifying mark on the form.

(1) Proof of identification in the form of a valid driver's license, identification card, armed services identification card, or other valid photo identification;

(2) A signed statement stating that the seller is the legal owner of the property or is the agent of the owner authorized to sell the property, and when and where or in what manner the property was obtained; and

(3) A legible print of his or her right thumb as an identifying mark on the form.

(b) (1) A dealer shall not purchase precious metals or precious items from a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who provides identification that establishes that relationship. (2) Both the person under eighteen (18) years of age and the parent or guardian shall submit the identification required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and records of the identification of both shall be maintained as provided under § 17-23-206 .

(1) A dealer shall not purchase precious metals or precious items from a person under eighteen (18) years of age unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian who provides identification that establishes that relationship.

(2) Both the person under eighteen (18) years of age and the parent or guardian shall submit the identification required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, and records of the identification of both shall be maintained as provided under § 17-23-206 .

Acts 1981, No. 87, § 3; 1983, No. 374, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5403; Acts 2011, No. 1037, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-105 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-53-105
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 15.

Any person who violates this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-607 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-92-607
Unlawful for hospital to hold licensed pharmacy permit - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any nonprofit, tax exempt, or governmentally funded hospital to acquire direct or indirect interest in or otherwise hold directly or indirectly a licensed pharmacy permit pursuant to the provisions of § 17-92-405 , for the sale at retail of drugs and medicines. (b) (1) However, this section does not prohibit any hospital having a direct or indirect interest in or otherwise holding either directly or indirectly a permit before March 28, 1975, from continuing to have an interest in or holding the permit. (2) This section does not prohibit any hospital so holding a permit before March 28, 1975, from receiving a renewal of the permit. (3) This section does not prohibit dispensing drugs or medications through a hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement or to hospital employees and students. Amended by Act 2023, No. 233,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 659, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1061.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any nonprofit, tax exempt, or governmentally funded hospital to acquire direct or indirect interest in or otherwise hold directly or indirectly a licensed pharmacy permit pursuant to the provisions of § 17-92-405 , for the sale at retail of drugs and medicines.

(b) (1) However, this section does not prohibit any hospital having a direct or indirect interest in or otherwise holding either directly or indirectly a permit before March 28, 1975, from continuing to have an interest in or holding the permit. (2) This section does not prohibit any hospital so holding a permit before March 28, 1975, from receiving a renewal of the permit. (3) This section does not prohibit dispensing drugs or medications through a hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement or to hospital employees and students.

(1) However, this section does not prohibit any hospital having a direct or indirect interest in or otherwise holding either directly or indirectly a permit before March 28, 1975, from continuing to have an interest in or holding the permit.

(2) This section does not prohibit any hospital so holding a permit before March 28, 1975, from receiving a renewal of the permit.

(3) This section does not prohibit dispensing drugs or medications through a hospital pharmacy continuity of care endorsement or to hospital employees and students.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 233,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1975, No. 659, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1061.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-15-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

A person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor each day of the unlawful practice to constitute a distinct and separate offense if that person: (1) Practices or offers to practice the profession of architecture in this state without being registered or exempted therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; (2) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or to any member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of registration; (3) Falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name; (4) Attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration; or (5) Violates, or aids or abets any violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1941, No. 270, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-308; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 237.

A person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor each day of the unlawful practice to constitute a distinct and separate offense if that person:

(1) Practices or offers to practice the profession of architecture in this state without being registered or exempted therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(2) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or to any member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of registration;

(3) Falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name;

(4) Attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration; or

(5) Violates, or aids or abets any violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1941, No. 270, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-308; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 237.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-48-104 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 48 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-48-104
Powers of the board
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure not inconsistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state or this chapter that may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulations of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof. (b) The board may engage such technical advice and counsel as necessary to review applications, conduct interviews, prepare and give examinations, grade examinations, as required by this chapter, and to pay for such services. (c) (1) In carrying into effect this chapter, the board, under the hand of its president and the seal of the board, may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and also may require the submission of books, papers, documents, or other pertinent data in any disciplinary matter or in any case in which a violation of this chapter is alleged. (2) Upon failure or refusal to comply with any such order of the board or upon failure to honor its subpoena, as provided in this section, the board may apply to a court of any jurisdiction to enforce compliance with them. (d) (1) In the name of the state, the board may apply for relief by injunction in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, without bond, to enforce this chapter or to restrain any violation thereof. (2) In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. (3) The members of the board shall not be personally liable under this procedure. (e) The board may establish application fees, certificate fees, renewal fees, license reinstatement fees, examination fees, penalties for late renewals or cancellations, and any other fees it deems necessary within the guidelines of the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2013, No. 589,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1967, No. 101, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2307; Acts 2009, No. 444, § 6.

(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure not inconsistent with the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state or this chapter that may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulations of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof.

(b) The board may engage such technical advice and counsel as necessary to review applications, conduct interviews, prepare and give examinations, grade examinations, as required by this chapter, and to pay for such services.

(c) (1) In carrying into effect this chapter, the board, under the hand of its president and the seal of the board, may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and also may require the submission of books, papers, documents, or other pertinent data in any disciplinary matter or in any case in which a violation of this chapter is alleged. (2) Upon failure or refusal to comply with any such order of the board or upon failure to honor its subpoena, as provided in this section, the board may apply to a court of any jurisdiction to enforce compliance with them.

(1) In carrying into effect this chapter, the board, under the hand of its president and the seal of the board, may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and also may require the submission of books, papers, documents, or other pertinent data in any disciplinary matter or in any case in which a violation of this chapter is alleged.

(2) Upon failure or refusal to comply with any such order of the board or upon failure to honor its subpoena, as provided in this section, the board may apply to a court of any jurisdiction to enforce compliance with them.

(d) (1) In the name of the state, the board may apply for relief by injunction in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, without bond, to enforce this chapter or to restrain any violation thereof. (2) In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. (3) The members of the board shall not be personally liable under this procedure.

(1) In the name of the state, the board may apply for relief by injunction in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, without bond, to enforce this chapter or to restrain any violation thereof.

(2) In such proceedings, it is not necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof.

(3) The members of the board shall not be personally liable under this procedure.

(e) The board may establish application fees, certificate fees, renewal fees, license reinstatement fees, examination fees, penalties for late renewals or cancellations, and any other fees it deems necessary within the guidelines of the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 589,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1967, No. 101, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2307; Acts 2009, No. 444, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-206 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-95-206
Out-of-state physicians
Status: in_force

(a) A physician who is physically located outside this state but who through the use of any medium, including an electronic medium, performs an act that is part of a patient care service initiated in this state, including the performance or interpretation of an X-ray examination or the preparation or interpretation of pathological material that would affect the diagnosis or treatment of the patient, is engaged in the practice of medicine in this state for the purposes of this chapter and is subject to this chapter and to appropriate rules promulgated by the Arkansas State Medical Board. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) The acts of a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides only episodic consultation services; (2) The acts of a physician located in another jurisdiction who is providing consultation services to a medical school; (3) Decisions regarding the approval of coverage under any insurance or health maintenance organization plan; (4) A service to be performed which is not available in the state; (5) A physician physically seeing a patient in person in another jurisdiction; or (6) Other acts exempted by the board by rule. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1619, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 688,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1353, § 1.

(a) A physician who is physically located outside this state but who through the use of any medium, including an electronic medium, performs an act that is part of a patient care service initiated in this state, including the performance or interpretation of an X-ray examination or the preparation or interpretation of pathological material that would affect the diagnosis or treatment of the patient, is engaged in the practice of medicine in this state for the purposes of this chapter and is subject to this chapter and to appropriate rules promulgated by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(b) This section does not apply to: (1) The acts of a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides only episodic consultation services; (2) The acts of a physician located in another jurisdiction who is providing consultation services to a medical school; (3) Decisions regarding the approval of coverage under any insurance or health maintenance organization plan; (4) A service to be performed which is not available in the state; (5) A physician physically seeing a patient in person in another jurisdiction; or (6) Other acts exempted by the board by rule.

(1) The acts of a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides only episodic consultation services;

(2) The acts of a physician located in another jurisdiction who is providing consultation services to a medical school;

(3) Decisions regarding the approval of coverage under any insurance or health maintenance organization plan;

(4) A service to be performed which is not available in the state;

(5) A physician physically seeing a patient in person in another jurisdiction; or

(6) Other acts exempted by the board by rule.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1619, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 688,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1353, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-22-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-22-301
Authorized matches and exhibitions
Status: in_force

(a) All combative sports matches or exhibitions in this state are subject to the requirements of this chapter and the rules of the State Athletic Commission unless exempted by § 17-22-204(a) or § 17-22-101(3)(B) . (b) All matches or exhibitions as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and acts amendatory or supplemental hereto and in accordance with the rules of the commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1375, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1927, No. 131, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12061; Acts 1965, No. 463, § 1; 1985, No. 970, §§ 1, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2902, 84-2911; Acts 1987, No. 659, §§ 2, 4; 1989, No. 596, § 1; 1999, No. 1085, § 4; 2009, No. 781, § 7.

(a) All combative sports matches or exhibitions in this state are subject to the requirements of this chapter and the rules of the State Athletic Commission unless exempted by § 17-22-204(a) or § 17-22-101(3)(B) .

(b) All matches or exhibitions as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and acts amendatory or supplemental hereto and in accordance with the rules of the commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1375, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1927, No. 131, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12061; Acts 1965, No. 463, § 1; 1985, No. 970, §§ 1, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2902, 84-2911; Acts 1987, No. 659, §§ 2, 4; 1989, No. 596, § 1; 1999, No. 1085, § 4; 2009, No. 781, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-504 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-24-504
Communication in connection with debt collection
Status: in_force

(a) Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of a debt: (1) (A) At an unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. (B) In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8:00 a.m. and before 9:00 p.m. local time at the consumer's location; (2) If the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by an attorney with respect to the debt and has knowledge of or can readily ascertain the attorney's name and address, unless: (A) The attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector; or (B) The attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or (3) At the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving the communication. (b) Except as provided in § 17-24-503 , without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as reasonably necessary to effectuate a postjudgment judicial remedy, a debt collector may not communicate in connection with the collection of a debt with a person other than the consumer, his or her attorney, a consumer reporting agency if otherwise permitted by law, the creditor, the attorney of the creditor, or the attorney of the debt collector. (c) If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to the debt, except: (1) To advise the consumer that the debt collector's further efforts are being terminated; (2) To notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor may invoke specified remedies that are ordinarily invoked by the debt collector or creditor; or (3) (A) When applicable, to notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor intends to invoke a specified remedy. (B) If the notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification is complete upon receipt. (d) As used in this section, "consumer" includes the consumer's spouse, parent if the consumer is a minor, guardian, executor, or administrator. Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.

(a) Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of a debt: (1) (A) At an unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. (B) In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8:00 a.m. and before 9:00 p.m. local time at the consumer's location; (2) If the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by an attorney with respect to the debt and has knowledge of or can readily ascertain the attorney's name and address, unless: (A) The attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector; or (B) The attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or (3) At the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving the communication.

(1) (A) At an unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. (B) In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8:00 a.m. and before 9:00 p.m. local time at the consumer's location;

(A) At an unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer.

(B) In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8:00 a.m. and before 9:00 p.m. local time at the consumer's location;

(2) If the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by an attorney with respect to the debt and has knowledge of or can readily ascertain the attorney's name and address, unless: (A) The attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector; or (B) The attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or

(A) The attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector; or

(B) The attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or

(3) At the consumer's place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumer's employer prohibits the consumer from receiving the communication.

(b) Except as provided in § 17-24-503 , without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as reasonably necessary to effectuate a postjudgment judicial remedy, a debt collector may not communicate in connection with the collection of a debt with a person other than the consumer, his or her attorney, a consumer reporting agency if otherwise permitted by law, the creditor, the attorney of the creditor, or the attorney of the debt collector.

(c) If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to the debt, except: (1) To advise the consumer that the debt collector's further efforts are being terminated; (2) To notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor may invoke specified remedies that are ordinarily invoked by the debt collector or creditor; or (3) (A) When applicable, to notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor intends to invoke a specified remedy. (B) If the notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification is complete upon receipt.

(1) To advise the consumer that the debt collector's further efforts are being terminated;

(2) To notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor may invoke specified remedies that are ordinarily invoked by the debt collector or creditor; or

(3) (A) When applicable, to notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor intends to invoke a specified remedy. (B) If the notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification is complete upon receipt.

(A) When applicable, to notify the consumer that the debt collector or creditor intends to invoke a specified remedy.

(B) If the notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification is complete upon receipt.

(d) As used in this section, "consumer" includes the consumer's spouse, parent if the consumer is a minor, guardian, executor, or administrator.

Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-95-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-95-402
Penalties - Injunction
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every person who practices or attempts to practice medicine in any of its branches or who performs or attempts to perform any surgical operation for any person or upon any person within this state without first having complied with the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Upon conviction he or she shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than one (1) month nor more than eleven (11) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Each day of such a practice shall constitute a separate offense. (b) The courts of record of this state having general equity jurisdiction are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful practice of medicine in a proceeding by the Arkansas State Medical Board or any member thereof, or by any citizen of this state, in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in which the defendant resides. The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., but the remedy of injunction shall be in addition to liability to criminal prosecution. (c) It is declared that any person who practices or attempts to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas without first obtaining a license authorizing him or her to so practice medicine is a public nuisance, and it is declared that the illegal practice of medicine in violation of the laws of the State of Arkansas is a public nuisance and is detrimental to the health, safety, security, and welfare of the people of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1957, No. 198, §§ 19-21; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-619 -- 72-621.

(a) (1) Every person who practices or attempts to practice medicine in any of its branches or who performs or attempts to perform any surgical operation for any person or upon any person within this state without first having complied with the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Upon conviction he or she shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than one (1) month nor more than eleven (11) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Each day of such a practice shall constitute a separate offense.

(1) Every person who practices or attempts to practice medicine in any of its branches or who performs or attempts to perform any surgical operation for any person or upon any person within this state without first having complied with the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) Upon conviction he or she shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not less than one (1) month nor more than eleven (11) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Each day of such a practice shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) The courts of record of this state having general equity jurisdiction are vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin the unlawful practice of medicine in a proceeding by the Arkansas State Medical Board or any member thereof, or by any citizen of this state, in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in which the defendant resides. The issuance of an injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., but the remedy of injunction shall be in addition to liability to criminal prosecution.

(c) It is declared that any person who practices or attempts to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas without first obtaining a license authorizing him or her to so practice medicine is a public nuisance, and it is declared that the illegal practice of medicine in violation of the laws of the State of Arkansas is a public nuisance and is detrimental to the health, safety, security, and welfare of the people of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1957, No. 198, §§ 19-21; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-619 -- 72-621.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-52-312 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-52-312
Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Fund". (b) All funds, fees, charges, costs, and collections accruing to or collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of this fund. (c) The funds shall be used for the purposes as specified in this subchapter. (d) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, effective with the 2003 registration and under the provisions of this subchapter, all funds, fees, charges, costs, and collections accruing to or collected by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing shall be deposited quarterly into the fund. (2) [Repealed.] (e) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors will process disbursements of those funds as necessary in the administration of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 57, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 492,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5439, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Fund".

(b) All funds, fees, charges, costs, and collections accruing to or collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of this fund.

(c) The funds shall be used for the purposes as specified in this subchapter.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, effective with the 2003 registration and under the provisions of this subchapter, all funds, fees, charges, costs, and collections accruing to or collected by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing shall be deposited quarterly into the fund. (2) [Repealed.]

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, effective with the 2003 registration and under the provisions of this subchapter, all funds, fees, charges, costs, and collections accruing to or collected by the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing shall be deposited quarterly into the fund.

(2) [Repealed.]

(e) The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors will process disbursements of those funds as necessary in the administration of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 57, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 492,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5439, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-11-404 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-11-404
Investigations - Independent or private investigator
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall not: (1) Act as an investigator on a matter before the board; or (2) Perform any investigative task or work required by the board. (b) (1) (A) The board shall contract an independent investigator or private investigator to perform any investigative task or work as needed or as required by law. (B) An independent investigator or private investigator contracted under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall have expertise or background in the subject matter in which he or she is being contracted to investigate. (2) An appropriation made available for professional fees in the board's Operations appropriation act shall be made available to the board for the purpose of contracting under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (c) (1) The board shall file a report annually on or before December 1 with the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs for the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' review. (2) The report shall include: (A) The number of complaints that have been filed; (B) A list of who has been investigated and the purported violation; and (C) A summary of the findings of each investigation. Added by Act 2023, No. 800,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) A member of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall not: (1) Act as an investigator on a matter before the board; or (2) Perform any investigative task or work required by the board.

(1) Act as an investigator on a matter before the board; or

(2) Perform any investigative task or work required by the board.

(b) (1) (A) The board shall contract an independent investigator or private investigator to perform any investigative task or work as needed or as required by law. (B) An independent investigator or private investigator contracted under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall have expertise or background in the subject matter in which he or she is being contracted to investigate. (2) An appropriation made available for professional fees in the board's Operations appropriation act shall be made available to the board for the purpose of contracting under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) (A) The board shall contract an independent investigator or private investigator to perform any investigative task or work as needed or as required by law. (B) An independent investigator or private investigator contracted under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall have expertise or background in the subject matter in which he or she is being contracted to investigate.

(A) The board shall contract an independent investigator or private investigator to perform any investigative task or work as needed or as required by law.

(B) An independent investigator or private investigator contracted under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall have expertise or background in the subject matter in which he or she is being contracted to investigate.

(2) An appropriation made available for professional fees in the board's Operations appropriation act shall be made available to the board for the purpose of contracting under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) The board shall file a report annually on or before December 1 with the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs for the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' review. (2) The report shall include: (A) The number of complaints that have been filed; (B) A list of who has been investigated and the purported violation; and (C) A summary of the findings of each investigation.

(1) The board shall file a report annually on or before December 1 with the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs for the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' and the House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs' review.

(2) The report shall include: (A) The number of complaints that have been filed; (B) A list of who has been investigated and the purported violation; and (C) A summary of the findings of each investigation.

(A) The number of complaints that have been filed;

(B) A list of who has been investigated and the purported violation; and

(C) A summary of the findings of each investigation.

Added by Act 2023, No. 800,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-803 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 8 / Section 17-87-803
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Alternative to discipline program" means a plan approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired individual who is licensed or certified by the board; (2) "Impairment" means the inability or significant potential for inability to practice with reasonable safety and skill as a result of a diagnosed substance use disorder or any diagnosed mental or physical health condition; (3) "Participant" means an applicant, licensee, or certified individual who: (A) Self reports an impairment to the board; (B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or (C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and (4) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired participant advances in an alternative to discipline program to an optimal level of competence to practice under his or her license or certification without endangering the public. Amended by Act 2023, No. 234,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Alternative to discipline program" means a plan approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired individual who is licensed or certified by the board;

(2) "Impairment" means the inability or significant potential for inability to practice with reasonable safety and skill as a result of a diagnosed substance use disorder or any diagnosed mental or physical health condition;

(3) "Participant" means an applicant, licensee, or certified individual who: (A) Self reports an impairment to the board; (B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or (C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and

(A) Self reports an impairment to the board;

(B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or

(C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and

(4) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired participant advances in an alternative to discipline program to an optimal level of competence to practice under his or her license or certification without endangering the public.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 234,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-93-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 93 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-93-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be cited as the "Arkansas Physical Therapy Act". Acts 1959, No. 141, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1332.

This chapter shall be cited as the "Arkansas Physical Therapy Act".

Acts 1959, No. 141, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1332.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-510 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-25-510
Hearings regarding violations - Emergency suspension
Status: in_force

(a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated thereunder, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings. (b) A contractor who, after notice and hearing, is found to have committed 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 contractor without having a valid license in violation of this chapter; (2) Using a contractor in violation of this chapter; (3) Presenting or filing the license certificate of another; (4) Giving false or forged evidence of any kind to the board in obtaining a certificate of license; (5) Using an expired or revoked certificate of license; (6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a contractor's license to another person or entity; or (7) Committing other violations under this chapter. (c) The committee may revoke the certificate of license of any contractor licensed under this subchapter who is found guilty of: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license; (2) Aiding or abetting a contractor or person to violate this chapter; or (3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the contractor's business. (d) (1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person 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 a license or registration; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of a license or registration without a hearing or upon any abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the license or registration. (2) The emergency suspension shall become effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee. (3) The emergency suspension may be effective for a period of longer than thirty (30) days and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable. (4) When an emergency suspension is ordered, 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. Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2020. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1384, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 10.

(a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated thereunder, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings.

(b) A contractor who, after notice and hearing, is found to have committed 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 contractor without having a valid license in violation of this chapter; (2) Using a contractor in violation of this chapter; (3) Presenting or filing the license certificate of another; (4) Giving false or forged evidence of any kind to the board in obtaining a certificate of license; (5) Using an expired or revoked certificate of license; (6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a contractor's license to another person or entity; or (7) Committing other violations under this chapter.

(1) Acting as a contractor without having a valid license in violation of this chapter;

(2) Using a contractor in violation of this chapter;

(3) Presenting or filing the license certificate of another;

(4) Giving false or forged evidence of any kind to the board in obtaining a certificate of license;

(5) Using an expired or revoked certificate of license;

(6) Giving false or fraudulent evidence of a contractor's license to another person or entity; or

(7) Committing other violations under this chapter.

(c) The committee may revoke the certificate of license of any contractor licensed under this subchapter who is found guilty of: (1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license; (2) Aiding or abetting a contractor or person to violate this chapter; or (3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the contractor's business.

(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license;

(2) Aiding or abetting a contractor or person to violate this chapter; or

(3) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the contractor's business.

(d) (1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person 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 a license or registration; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of a license or registration without a hearing or upon any abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the license or registration. (2) The emergency suspension shall become effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee. (3) The emergency suspension may be effective for a period of longer than thirty (30) days and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable. (4) When an emergency suspension is ordered, 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.

(1) When abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an endangered person or an impaired person 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 a license or registration; and (B) Proceed with the suspension of a license or registration without a hearing or upon any abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the license or registration.

(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 a license or registration; and

(B) Proceed with the suspension of a license or registration without a hearing or upon any abbreviated hearing that the committee finds practicable to suspend the license or registration.

(2) The emergency suspension shall become effective immediately, unless otherwise stated in the written documentation by the committee.

(3) The emergency suspension may be effective for a period of longer than thirty (30) days and the emergency suspension shall not be renewable.

(4) When an emergency suspension is ordered, 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.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 805,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2020.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1384, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-505 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-80-505
Civil remedies
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A civil action for damages or injunctive relief, or both, may be brought by a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer for a violation of this subchapter. (2) A claim that the violation of this subchapter was necessary to prevent an additional burden or expense on another medical practitioner, healthcare institution, healthcare payer, or individual, including without limitation a patient, is not an affirmative defense. (b) (1) (A) Upon a finding of a violation of this subchapter, the aggrieved party shall be entitled to recover three (3) times the amount of any damages incurred, including without limitation damages related to: (i) The cost of the civil action; and (ii) Reasonable attorney's fees. (B) The total amount of damages shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation in addition to the costs of the civil action and reasonable attorney's fees. (2) Damages shall be cumulative and are not exclusive of other remedies that may be afforded under state or federal law. (c) A court may award injunctive relief, including without limitation ordering the reinstatement of a medical practitioner to his or her prior employment position or board certification or relicensure of a healthcare institution or healthcare payer. Added by Act 2021, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) A civil action for damages or injunctive relief, or both, may be brought by a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer for a violation of this subchapter. (2) A claim that the violation of this subchapter was necessary to prevent an additional burden or expense on another medical practitioner, healthcare institution, healthcare payer, or individual, including without limitation a patient, is not an affirmative defense.

(1) A civil action for damages or injunctive relief, or both, may be brought by a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer for a violation of this subchapter.

(2) A claim that the violation of this subchapter was necessary to prevent an additional burden or expense on another medical practitioner, healthcare institution, healthcare payer, or individual, including without limitation a patient, is not an affirmative defense.

(b) (1) (A) Upon a finding of a violation of this subchapter, the aggrieved party shall be entitled to recover three (3) times the amount of any damages incurred, including without limitation damages related to: (i) The cost of the civil action; and (ii) Reasonable attorney's fees. (B) The total amount of damages shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation in addition to the costs of the civil action and reasonable attorney's fees. (2) Damages shall be cumulative and are not exclusive of other remedies that may be afforded under state or federal law.

(1) (A) Upon a finding of a violation of this subchapter, the aggrieved party shall be entitled to recover three (3) times the amount of any damages incurred, including without limitation damages related to: (i) The cost of the civil action; and (ii) Reasonable attorney's fees. (B) The total amount of damages shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation in addition to the costs of the civil action and reasonable attorney's fees.

(A) Upon a finding of a violation of this subchapter, the aggrieved party shall be entitled to recover three (3) times the amount of any damages incurred, including without limitation damages related to: (i) The cost of the civil action; and (ii) Reasonable attorney's fees.

(i) The cost of the civil action; and

(ii) Reasonable attorney's fees.

(B) The total amount of damages shall not be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation in addition to the costs of the civil action and reasonable attorney's fees.

(2) Damages shall be cumulative and are not exclusive of other remedies that may be afforded under state or federal law.

(c) A court may award injunctive relief, including without limitation ordering the reinstatement of a medical practitioner to his or her prior employment position or board certification or relicensure of a healthcare institution or healthcare payer.

Added by Act 2021, No. 462,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-85-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 85 / Section 17-85-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to grant the State Board of Health the authority to license lay midwives statewide. (2) It is furthermore the intent of this chapter to supersede Acts 1983, No. 838. (3) This chapter is to be the sole authority of the board to license midwives. (b) Furthermore, it is the intent of this chapter that the board continue its present lay midwife licensure program, but expand that program to be applicable statewide. Acts 1987, No. 481, § 3.

(a) (1) It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to grant the State Board of Health the authority to license lay midwives statewide. (2) It is furthermore the intent of this chapter to supersede Acts 1983, No. 838. (3) This chapter is to be the sole authority of the board to license midwives.

(1) It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to grant the State Board of Health the authority to license lay midwives statewide.

(2) It is furthermore the intent of this chapter to supersede Acts 1983, No. 838.

(3) This chapter is to be the sole authority of the board to license midwives.

(b) Furthermore, it is the intent of this chapter that the board continue its present lay midwife licensure program, but expand that program to be applicable statewide.

Acts 1987, No. 481, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-107 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-19-107
Exception to education requirements
Status: in_force

Any licensed professional bail bondsman who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and who has been licensed as a bail bondsman for fifteen (15) years or more shall be exempt from both the education and continuing education requirements of § 17-19-212 and § 17-19-401 et seq. Acts 1993, No. 499, § 3.

Any licensed professional bail bondsman who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and who has been licensed as a bail bondsman for fifteen (15) years or more shall be exempt from both the education and continuing education requirements of § 17-19-212 and § 17-19-401 et seq.

Acts 1993, No. 499, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-104-305 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 104 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-104-305
License requirements waived
Status: in_force

(a) Under the authority of the State Board of Health, the Department of Health may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who at the time of the application: (1) Is licensed or certified by another state if the requirements of that state for the license or certificate are the substantial equivalent of the requirements of this chapter as determined by the State Board of Health; or (2) Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor, before January 1, 2000. (b) The applicant shall pay to the department the application fee. Acts 1999, No. 888, § 12.

(a) Under the authority of the State Board of Health, the Department of Health may waive the examination requirement for an applicant who at the time of the application: (1) Is licensed or certified by another state if the requirements of that state for the license or certificate are the substantial equivalent of the requirements of this chapter as determined by the State Board of Health; or (2) Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor, before January 1, 2000.

(1) Is licensed or certified by another state if the requirements of that state for the license or certificate are the substantial equivalent of the requirements of this chapter as determined by the State Board of Health; or

(2) Holds a current certificate as a certified clinical perfusionist issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or its successor, before January 1, 2000.

(b) The applicant shall pay to the department the application fee.

Acts 1999, No. 888, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-302 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-49-302
Registration required
Status: in_force

Before engaging in business in any county, an itinerant entrepreneur shall register with the sheriff thereof his or her name and address and the nature of his or her business. Acts 1963, No. 256, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1902.

Before engaging in business in any county, an itinerant entrepreneur shall register with the sheriff thereof his or her name and address and the nature of his or her business.

Acts 1963, No. 256, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-1902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-208 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-29-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1983, No. 325, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-908; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 788,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018.

Acts 1983, No. 325, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-908; Acts 1989, No. 106, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-89-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-89-402
Written prescription required
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any dispensing optician or person engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or dispensing regular or safety ophthalmic materials to fill or duplicate an ophthalmic prescription without having a written prescription signed by the licensed optometrist or licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye who conducted the examination from which the prescription was prepared. (b) It shall also be unlawful for him or her to fail to comply with the written instructions when the instructions are included on a written prescription signed by a licensed optometrist or licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye. (c) No change or alteration from the prescription of the prescribing optometrist or physician shall be made, except that changes may be made in tint or material of the lenses unless the changes are specifically prohibited on the written prescription. (d) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this section supplement, not repeal, existing laws of Arkansas. Acts 1981, No. 589, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2115.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any dispensing optician or person engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or dispensing regular or safety ophthalmic materials to fill or duplicate an ophthalmic prescription without having a written prescription signed by the licensed optometrist or licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye who conducted the examination from which the prescription was prepared.

(b) It shall also be unlawful for him or her to fail to comply with the written instructions when the instructions are included on a written prescription signed by a licensed optometrist or licensed physician skilled in disease of the eye.

(c) No change or alteration from the prescription of the prescribing optometrist or physician shall be made, except that changes may be made in tint or material of the lenses unless the changes are specifically prohibited on the written prescription.

(d) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that this section supplement, not repeal, existing laws of Arkansas.

Acts 1981, No. 589, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-2115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-17-112 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-17-112
Written contract
Status: in_force

(a) An auctioneer may not sell the property of another at auction without a prior written contract with the seller which sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the auctioneer will sell the property. The licensee must retain a copy of each contract for at least three (3) years after the auction. (b) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board is authorized to prescribe by rule the minimum requirements which must be included in a written contract. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1348, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1333, § 1.

(a) An auctioneer may not sell the property of another at auction without a prior written contract with the seller which sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the auctioneer will sell the property. The licensee must retain a copy of each contract for at least three (3) years after the auction.

(b) The Auctioneer's Licensing Board is authorized to prescribe by rule the minimum requirements which must be included in a written contract.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1348, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1333, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-102 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-28-102
Construction and exemptions - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any public utility, as that term is defined by § 23-1-101(9)(A) , by any rural electric association or cooperative, or by any municipally owned utility, of any transmission or distribution lines or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee, agent, contractor, or subcontractor of any such public utility, association, cooperative, or municipally owned utility; (2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, of any electric conductors or equipment or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee of any such industry; (3) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of telephone equipment, computer systems, or satellite systems by a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the telecommunications or information systems industry when such activities involve low-voltage work exclusively for communication of data, voice, or other signaling purposes, including fire alarm systems, security systems, and environmental control systems that are not an integral part of a telecommunications system; (4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure; (5) The construction and manufacture of manufactured homes covered by the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (6) Any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, or group of industries under common ownership or control, with assets in this state of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) or more, provided that the exemption provided in this subdivision (a)(6) shall only apply to projects commenced between July 1, 2001, and December 31, 2003. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, regulations, or local ordinances. The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be any evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party. (c) (1) Any holder of a state-issued heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, or HVACR, license may run line voltage power wiring in compliance with the state electric code from a disconnect box to an outdoor HVACR unit within a distance not to exceed ten feet (10') from any point of the HVACR equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter. (2) Any person licensed by the Commission on Water Well Construction pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Water Well Construction Act, § 17-50-101 et seq., and subject to that commission's rules and to the National Electrical Code may run power and control wiring from an existing disconnect box to water well equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter. Nothing in this subdivision (c)(2) shall be construed to allow a licensed water well installer or contractor to alter the existing electrical service to any building or structure. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing, modifying, or affecting in any way the provisions of § 17-25-101 et seq. (e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an employee of a hospital to hold a license in order to perform minor repairs or make minor alterations to existing electrical facilities during the normal performance of his or her duties with a hospital licensed by the Department of Health. (f) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "industry" means manufacturing, processing and refining facilities, warehouses, distribution facilities, repair and maintenance facilities, agricultural facilities, and corporate and management offices located on industrial sites. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1392, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1391, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 870, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5312n; Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 2; 1999, No. 493, § 1; 1999, No. 894, § 1; 2001, No. 1776, § 1.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any public utility, as that term is defined by § 23-1-101(9)(A) , by any rural electric association or cooperative, or by any municipally owned utility, of any transmission or distribution lines or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee, agent, contractor, or subcontractor of any such public utility, association, cooperative, or municipally owned utility; (2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, of any electric conductors or equipment or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee of any such industry; (3) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of telephone equipment, computer systems, or satellite systems by a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the telecommunications or information systems industry when such activities involve low-voltage work exclusively for communication of data, voice, or other signaling purposes, including fire alarm systems, security systems, and environmental control systems that are not an integral part of a telecommunications system; (4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure; (5) The construction and manufacture of manufactured homes covered by the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (6) Any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, or group of industries under common ownership or control, with assets in this state of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) or more, provided that the exemption provided in this subdivision (a)(6) shall only apply to projects commenced between July 1, 2001, and December 31, 2003.

(1) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any public utility, as that term is defined by § 23-1-101(9)(A) , by any rural electric association or cooperative, or by any municipally owned utility, of any transmission or distribution lines or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee, agent, contractor, or subcontractor of any such public utility, association, cooperative, or municipally owned utility;

(2) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation by any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, of any electric conductors or equipment or facilities incidental to their business and covered under other nationally recognized safety standards or to any other such activity when performed by any duly authorized employee of any such industry;

(3) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of telephone equipment, computer systems, or satellite systems by a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the telecommunications or information systems industry when such activities involve low-voltage work exclusively for communication of data, voice, or other signaling purposes, including fire alarm systems, security systems, and environmental control systems that are not an integral part of a telecommunications system;

(4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;

(5) The construction and manufacture of manufactured homes covered by the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and

(6) Any industry, as that term is defined in subsection (f) of this section, or group of industries under common ownership or control, with assets in this state of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) or more, provided that the exemption provided in this subdivision (a)(6) shall only apply to projects commenced between July 1, 2001, and December 31, 2003.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his or her primary residence except as otherwise required by state law, rules, regulations, or local ordinances. The exemption from compliance with the licensing standards shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be any evidence of the lack of negligence or the exercise of due care by a party at a trial of any civil action to recover damages by any party.

(c) (1) Any holder of a state-issued heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, or HVACR, license may run line voltage power wiring in compliance with the state electric code from a disconnect box to an outdoor HVACR unit within a distance not to exceed ten feet (10') from any point of the HVACR equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter. (2) Any person licensed by the Commission on Water Well Construction pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Water Well Construction Act, § 17-50-101 et seq., and subject to that commission's rules and to the National Electrical Code may run power and control wiring from an existing disconnect box to water well equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter. Nothing in this subdivision (c)(2) shall be construed to allow a licensed water well installer or contractor to alter the existing electrical service to any building or structure.

(1) Any holder of a state-issued heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, or HVACR, license may run line voltage power wiring in compliance with the state electric code from a disconnect box to an outdoor HVACR unit within a distance not to exceed ten feet (10') from any point of the HVACR equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter.

(2) Any person licensed by the Commission on Water Well Construction pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Water Well Construction Act, § 17-50-101 et seq., and subject to that commission's rules and to the National Electrical Code may run power and control wiring from an existing disconnect box to water well equipment without obtaining an electrician's license as required by this chapter. Nothing in this subdivision (c)(2) shall be construed to allow a licensed water well installer or contractor to alter the existing electrical service to any building or structure.

(d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing, modifying, or affecting in any way the provisions of § 17-25-101 et seq.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an employee of a hospital to hold a license in order to perform minor repairs or make minor alterations to existing electrical facilities during the normal performance of his or her duties with a hospital licensed by the Department of Health.

(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "industry" means manufacturing, processing and refining facilities, warehouses, distribution facilities, repair and maintenance facilities, agricultural facilities, and corporate and management offices located on industrial sites.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1392, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1391, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 870, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-5312n; Acts 1997, No. 1289, § 2; 1999, No. 493, § 1; 1999, No. 894, § 1; 2001, No. 1776, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-343 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-40-343
Commission - Expiration
Status: in_force

A commission as a commissioned security officer or a commission as a commissioned school security officer expires two (2) years after the date it is issued. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 86, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 2005, No. 2237, § 11.

A commission as a commissioned security officer or a commission as a commissioned school security officer expires two (2) years after the date it is issued.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 86, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 429, § 19; 1979, No. 907, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2140; Acts 2005, No. 2237, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-29-605 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-29-605
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 45, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1975, No. 180, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-922.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1095,§ 45, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 180, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-922.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-49-213 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-49-213
Issuance and use of license
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the approval and issuance of the application and upon compliance with the terms of this subchapter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to the applicant a license as an itinerant merchant. (b) The license shall: (1) Be numbered; (2) Show the amount of fees paid; (3) Specifically describe the itinerant merchant and the motor vehicle as they are described in the application; (4) At all times be carried in the cab of the motor vehicle described; and (5) At all times be subject to inspection by any officer authorized to enforce this subchapter. (c) The department shall also issue to the itinerant merchant a license plate containing the same number as the license, of distinctive color and size, which shall at all times be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle described in the license. (d) No license or license plate issued pursuant to this subchapter may be sold or transferred, and no license or license plate may be transferred from one vehicle to another. Acts 1941, No. 138, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2408, 84-2409.

(a) Upon the approval and issuance of the application and upon compliance with the terms of this subchapter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to the applicant a license as an itinerant merchant.

(b) The license shall: (1) Be numbered; (2) Show the amount of fees paid; (3) Specifically describe the itinerant merchant and the motor vehicle as they are described in the application; (4) At all times be carried in the cab of the motor vehicle described; and (5) At all times be subject to inspection by any officer authorized to enforce this subchapter.

(1) Be numbered;

(2) Show the amount of fees paid;

(3) Specifically describe the itinerant merchant and the motor vehicle as they are described in the application;

(4) At all times be carried in the cab of the motor vehicle described; and

(5) At all times be subject to inspection by any officer authorized to enforce this subchapter.

(c) The department shall also issue to the itinerant merchant a license plate containing the same number as the license, of distinctive color and size, which shall at all times be displayed on the rear of the motor vehicle described in the license.

(d) No license or license plate issued pursuant to this subchapter may be sold or transferred, and no license or license plate may be transferred from one vehicle to another.

Acts 1941, No. 138, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 84-2408, 84-2409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-14-414 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-14-414
Appraisal review
Status: in_force

Any employee of an appraisal management company or an independent contractor of the appraisal management company who performs a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Standard 3 appraisal review of an appraisal report on a property located in this state shall be an appraiser with the proper level of appraiser credential issued by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 11, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.

Any employee of an appraisal management company or an independent contractor of the appraisal management company who performs a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Standard 3 appraisal review of an appraisal report on a property located in this state shall be an appraiser with the proper level of appraiser credential issued by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 47, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 11, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-80-202 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 80 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-80-202
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the identification and treatment of physicians and dentists licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., who suffer from impairment, in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained medical and dental professionals for the benefit of the public. Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 2.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the identification and treatment of physicians and dentists licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., who suffer from impairment, in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained medical and dental professionals for the benefit of the public.

Acts 1993, No. 1220, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-301 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-35-301
Registration of interior designers
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person who is not registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq., as an interior designer to advertise as a registered interior designer or to use the title of "registered interior designer" or any other words, letters, figures, or other devices for the purpose of implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq. (b) It is unlawful for a company, partnership, association, corporation, or other similar organization, after January 1, 1994, to advertise that it is in a position to provide the services of a registered interior designer unless the persons providing the services are in the responsible charge of a registered interior designer. (c) An applicant for registration as a registered interior designer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers that the applicant: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) Has not been convicted of an offense listed under § 17-3-102 that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be registered; (3) Has passed or supplied proof of passage of the examination required by this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.; and (4) Meets any other requirements established by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 40, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 847, § 9; 2009, No. 1367, § 14; 2011, No. 859, § 7.

(a) It is unlawful for a person who is not registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq., as an interior designer to advertise as a registered interior designer or to use the title of "registered interior designer" or any other words, letters, figures, or other devices for the purpose of implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.

(b) It is unlawful for a company, partnership, association, corporation, or other similar organization, after January 1, 1994, to advertise that it is in a position to provide the services of a registered interior designer unless the persons providing the services are in the responsible charge of a registered interior designer.

(c) An applicant for registration as a registered interior designer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers that the applicant: (1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; (2) Has not been convicted of an offense listed under § 17-3-102 that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be registered; (3) Has passed or supplied proof of passage of the examination required by this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.; and (4) Meets any other requirements established by the board.

(1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2) Has not been convicted of an offense listed under § 17-3-102 that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be registered;

(3) Has passed or supplied proof of passage of the examination required by this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.; and

(4) Meets any other requirements established by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 40, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 847, § 9; 2009, No. 1367, § 14; 2011, No. 859, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-407 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-92-407
Revocation - Grounds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may revoke any permit issued under this subchapter in the event the holder thereof allows any person other than an Arkansas-licensed pharmacist or those students or graduates of a college of pharmacy serving an internship to fill prescriptions, compound and dispense drugs or medicines, or otherwise perform the duties and functions of a licensed pharmacist. (b) Whenever any person, firm, partnership, estate, or corporation holding any permit issued under this subchapter obtains a permit by false representations or knowingly violates any of the pharmacy laws or fails to comply with the rules of the board passed by authority of the pharmacy laws, the board shall revoke the holder's pharmacy permit. (c) The board shall also revoke any permit issued under this subchapter when information in possession of the board shall disclose that the operations for which the permit was issued are not being conducted according to law or are being conducted so as to endanger the public health or safety. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1589, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1955, No. 57, §§ 13, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1028.1, 72-1028.2; Acts 2001, No. 910, § 8.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may revoke any permit issued under this subchapter in the event the holder thereof allows any person other than an Arkansas-licensed pharmacist or those students or graduates of a college of pharmacy serving an internship to fill prescriptions, compound and dispense drugs or medicines, or otherwise perform the duties and functions of a licensed pharmacist.

(b) Whenever any person, firm, partnership, estate, or corporation holding any permit issued under this subchapter obtains a permit by false representations or knowingly violates any of the pharmacy laws or fails to comply with the rules of the board passed by authority of the pharmacy laws, the board shall revoke the holder's pharmacy permit.

(c) The board shall also revoke any permit issued under this subchapter when information in possession of the board shall disclose that the operations for which the permit was issued are not being conducted according to law or are being conducted so as to endanger the public health or safety.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1589, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 57, §§ 13, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1028.1, 72-1028.2; Acts 2001, No. 910, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-109 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-42-109
Civil penalties for engaging in unlicensed real estate activity
Status: in_force

(a) If after notice and a hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Real Estate Commission finds that a person has engaged in unlicensed real estate activity, the commission may impose a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and assess costs against the person. (b) The fact that a person offers to engage in or offers to perform any practice, act, or operation set forth in § 17-42-103(10) without a license is prima facie evidence that the person is engaged in unlicensed real estate activity. (c) In addition to civil penalties imposed under this section, the commission may require the person engaged in unlicensed real estate activity to reimburse any compensation, fees, or other remuneration collected during the unlicensed real estate activity. Acts 2011, No. 865, § 6.

(a) If after notice and a hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Real Estate Commission finds that a person has engaged in unlicensed real estate activity, the commission may impose a civil penalty of no more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and assess costs against the person.

(b) The fact that a person offers to engage in or offers to perform any practice, act, or operation set forth in § 17-42-103(10) without a license is prima facie evidence that the person is engaged in unlicensed real estate activity.

(c) In addition to civil penalties imposed under this section, the commission may require the person engaged in unlicensed real estate activity to reimburse any compensation, fees, or other remuneration collected during the unlicensed real estate activity.

Acts 2011, No. 865, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-90-111 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-90-111
Loans to optometry students
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall provide a loan from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account that is in excess of the Southern Regional Education Board grant funds to any optometry student: (1) Who is bona fide resident of the state; (2) Who is enrolled in an optometry professional program outside the state; and (3) For whom any part of the out-of-state tuition is paid by the State of Arkansas through the Southern Regional Education Board grant funds. (b) A loan authorized by this section: (1) Shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually; (2) Shall be made: (A) On an annual basis not to exceed the combined total of four (4) years; and (B) At a rate of interest determined by the division, but not to exceed four percent (4%); (3) May be forgiven at the rate of one (1) year's loan for one (1) year's practice in Arkansas; (4) May be deferred, but for no longer than five (5) years, for the following reasons: (A) Military service; (B) Special training; or (C) Extraordinary circumstances as determined by the division; and (5) Shall be in addition to Southern Regional Education Board grant funds. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2248, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2247, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2246, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 488, § 1.

(a) The Division of Higher Education shall provide a loan from the Higher Education Grants Fund Account that is in excess of the Southern Regional Education Board grant funds to any optometry student: (1) Who is bona fide resident of the state; (2) Who is enrolled in an optometry professional program outside the state; and (3) For whom any part of the out-of-state tuition is paid by the State of Arkansas through the Southern Regional Education Board grant funds.

(1) Who is bona fide resident of the state;

(2) Who is enrolled in an optometry professional program outside the state; and

(3) For whom any part of the out-of-state tuition is paid by the State of Arkansas through the Southern Regional Education Board grant funds.

(b) A loan authorized by this section: (1) Shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually; (2) Shall be made: (A) On an annual basis not to exceed the combined total of four (4) years; and (B) At a rate of interest determined by the division, but not to exceed four percent (4%); (3) May be forgiven at the rate of one (1) year's loan for one (1) year's practice in Arkansas; (4) May be deferred, but for no longer than five (5) years, for the following reasons: (A) Military service; (B) Special training; or (C) Extraordinary circumstances as determined by the division; and (5) Shall be in addition to Southern Regional Education Board grant funds.

(1) Shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) annually;

(2) Shall be made: (A) On an annual basis not to exceed the combined total of four (4) years; and (B) At a rate of interest determined by the division, but not to exceed four percent (4%);

(A) On an annual basis not to exceed the combined total of four (4) years; and

(B) At a rate of interest determined by the division, but not to exceed four percent (4%);

(3) May be forgiven at the rate of one (1) year's loan for one (1) year's practice in Arkansas;

(4) May be deferred, but for no longer than five (5) years, for the following reasons: (A) Military service; (B) Special training; or (C) Extraordinary circumstances as determined by the division; and

(A) Military service;

(B) Special training; or

(C) Extraordinary circumstances as determined by the division; and

(5) Shall be in addition to Southern Regional Education Board grant funds.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2248, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2247, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2246, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 488, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-424 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-424
Inspection of student work
Status: in_force

(a) Each barber college shall require that a patron not be released from a chair after being served by a student until all the work performed by the student has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a teacher manager instructor. (b) In each licensed school of barbering: (1) A school shall not advertise student work to the public through any medium unless the work is designated as student work; and (2) A school may allow a student to volunteer in charity or special events held outside the school if the following conditions are met: (A) The student agrees to participate; (B) The student is accompanied by and acts under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor; and (C) The school maintains the required student-to-teacher ratios. Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 30, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-534.

(a) Each barber college shall require that a patron not be released from a chair after being served by a student until all the work performed by the student has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a teacher manager instructor.

(b) In each licensed school of barbering: (1) A school shall not advertise student work to the public through any medium unless the work is designated as student work; and (2) A school may allow a student to volunteer in charity or special events held outside the school if the following conditions are met: (A) The student agrees to participate; (B) The student is accompanied by and acts under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor; and (C) The school maintains the required student-to-teacher ratios.

(1) A school shall not advertise student work to the public through any medium unless the work is designated as student work; and

(2) A school may allow a student to volunteer in charity or special events held outside the school if the following conditions are met: (A) The student agrees to participate; (B) The student is accompanied by and acts under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor; and (C) The school maintains the required student-to-teacher ratios.

(A) The student agrees to participate;

(B) The student is accompanied by and acts under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor; and

(C) The school maintains the required student-to-teacher ratios.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 465,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 30, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-534.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-86-307 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-86-307
Massage therapy clinic and spa
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall not establish, maintain, or operate a massage therapy clinic or massage therapy spa, or both, until the address and telephone number of the office, clinic, or spa have been supplied in writing to the Department of Health. (b) If a massage therapy clinic, massage therapy spa, or both moves to a new location or changes its phone number, the new address or phone number, or both, shall be submitted immediately to the department in writing before operating the clinic or spa, or both, at the new address. (c) The annual inspection fee for each clinic and spa shall not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Amended by Act 2015, No. 1020,§ 19, eff. 10/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1445,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1981, No. 875, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1208; Acts 1991, No. 1217, § 1; 1993, No. 714, § 10; 1997, No. 840, § 13; 1999, No. 1461, § 15.

(a) A person shall not establish, maintain, or operate a massage therapy clinic or massage therapy spa, or both, until the address and telephone number of the office, clinic, or spa have been supplied in writing to the Department of Health.

(b) If a massage therapy clinic, massage therapy spa, or both moves to a new location or changes its phone number, the new address or phone number, or both, shall be submitted immediately to the department in writing before operating the clinic or spa, or both, at the new address.

(c) The annual inspection fee for each clinic and spa shall not exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1020,§ 19, eff. 10/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1445,§ 14, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1981, No. 875, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1208; Acts 1991, No. 1217, § 1; 1993, No. 714, § 10; 1997, No. 840, § 13; 1999, No. 1461, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-53-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-53-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Educator Practice Act". Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Educator Practice Act".

Acts 1997, No. 1237, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-12-103 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-12-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter: (1) "AICPA" means the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or its successor; (2) "Attest" means providing the following services: (A) An audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards; (B) A review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (C) An examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements; (D) An engagement to be performed in accordance with PCAOB standards; and (E) An examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards for Attestation Engagements other than an examination described in subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section; (3) "Beneficial owner" means an individual who is the grantor and sole trustee of a revocable trust in which the individual reserves the unrestricted right to revoke the trust; (4) "Certificate" means a certificate as "certified public accountant" issued under § 17-12-301 or a corresponding certificate as "certified public accountant" issued after examination under the laws of any other state; (5) "Compilation" means providing a service of any compilation engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (6) "Conviction" means all instances in a criminal case in which a defendant has been found guilty or pleads guilty or nolo contendere regardless of whether: (A) Sentencing or imposition of sentencing has been deferred or suspended; or (B) The adjudication of guilt or the sentence is withheld by the court; (7) "Firm" means a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, or other entity required to be registered with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy under § 17-12-401 et seq.; (8) "Home office" means the location specified by the client as the address to which a service under § 17-12-311 is directed; (9) "License" means a certificate issued under § 17-12-301 or a registration under § 17-12-312 or § 17-12-401 et seq. or, in each case, a certificate or permit issued or a registration under corresponding provisions of prior law; (10) "Licensee" means the holder of a license as defined in this section; (11) "Member" means either: (A) The person in whose name membership interests are registered in the records of a limited liability company; or (B) The beneficial owner of membership interests of a revocable living trust when the membership interests are registered in the records of the limited liability company in the name of the revocable living trust; (12) "NASBA" means the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, or its successor; (13) "PCAOB" means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or its successor; (14) "Practice of public accounting" means the performance of or an offer to perform attest services as defined in this section or the performance of or an offer to perform professional services for the general public; (15) "Preparation of financial statements" means providing a service of any preparation of financial statements engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (16) (A) (i) "Principal place of business" means the primary location from which professional services are performed. (ii) A person or firm may have only one (1) principal place of business at any one (1) time. (B) An individual who performs professional services at multiple locations may designate the location that most often serves as the individual's home base of operations as a principal place of business; (17) "Professional services" means services arising out of or related to the specialized knowledge or skills performed by certified public accountants or public accountants; (18) "Shareholder" means either: (A) The person in whose name shares are registered in the records of a corporation; or (B) The beneficial owner of shares of a revocable living trust when the shares are registered in the records of the corporation in the name of the revocable living trust; and (19) "State" means any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States or the District of Columbia. (b) The statements on standards specified in subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be: (1) Adopted by reference by rule of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy; and (2) Those developed for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 277,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 160, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-632; Acts 1997, No. 306, § 4; 1999, No. 180, § 1; 2005, No. 54, § 1; 2009, No. 93, § 1.

(a) As used in this chapter: (1) "AICPA" means the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or its successor; (2) "Attest" means providing the following services: (A) An audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards; (B) A review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (C) An examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements; (D) An engagement to be performed in accordance with PCAOB standards; and (E) An examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards for Attestation Engagements other than an examination described in subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section; (3) "Beneficial owner" means an individual who is the grantor and sole trustee of a revocable trust in which the individual reserves the unrestricted right to revoke the trust; (4) "Certificate" means a certificate as "certified public accountant" issued under § 17-12-301 or a corresponding certificate as "certified public accountant" issued after examination under the laws of any other state; (5) "Compilation" means providing a service of any compilation engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (6) "Conviction" means all instances in a criminal case in which a defendant has been found guilty or pleads guilty or nolo contendere regardless of whether: (A) Sentencing or imposition of sentencing has been deferred or suspended; or (B) The adjudication of guilt or the sentence is withheld by the court; (7) "Firm" means a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, or other entity required to be registered with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy under § 17-12-401 et seq.; (8) "Home office" means the location specified by the client as the address to which a service under § 17-12-311 is directed; (9) "License" means a certificate issued under § 17-12-301 or a registration under § 17-12-312 or § 17-12-401 et seq. or, in each case, a certificate or permit issued or a registration under corresponding provisions of prior law; (10) "Licensee" means the holder of a license as defined in this section; (11) "Member" means either: (A) The person in whose name membership interests are registered in the records of a limited liability company; or (B) The beneficial owner of membership interests of a revocable living trust when the membership interests are registered in the records of the limited liability company in the name of the revocable living trust; (12) "NASBA" means the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, or its successor; (13) "PCAOB" means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or its successor; (14) "Practice of public accounting" means the performance of or an offer to perform attest services as defined in this section or the performance of or an offer to perform professional services for the general public; (15) "Preparation of financial statements" means providing a service of any preparation of financial statements engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (16) (A) (i) "Principal place of business" means the primary location from which professional services are performed. (ii) A person or firm may have only one (1) principal place of business at any one (1) time. (B) An individual who performs professional services at multiple locations may designate the location that most often serves as the individual's home base of operations as a principal place of business; (17) "Professional services" means services arising out of or related to the specialized knowledge or skills performed by certified public accountants or public accountants; (18) "Shareholder" means either: (A) The person in whose name shares are registered in the records of a corporation; or (B) The beneficial owner of shares of a revocable living trust when the shares are registered in the records of the corporation in the name of the revocable living trust; and (19) "State" means any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.

(1) "AICPA" means the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or its successor;

(2) "Attest" means providing the following services: (A) An audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards; (B) A review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services; (C) An examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements; (D) An engagement to be performed in accordance with PCAOB standards; and (E) An examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards for Attestation Engagements other than an examination described in subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section;

(A) An audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards;

(B) A review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services;

(C) An examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements;

(D) An engagement to be performed in accordance with PCAOB standards; and

(E) An examination, review, or agreed-upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards for Attestation Engagements other than an examination described in subdivision (a)(2)(C) of this section;

(3) "Beneficial owner" means an individual who is the grantor and sole trustee of a revocable trust in which the individual reserves the unrestricted right to revoke the trust;

(4) "Certificate" means a certificate as "certified public accountant" issued under § 17-12-301 or a corresponding certificate as "certified public accountant" issued after examination under the laws of any other state;

(5) "Compilation" means providing a service of any compilation engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services;

(6) "Conviction" means all instances in a criminal case in which a defendant has been found guilty or pleads guilty or nolo contendere regardless of whether: (A) Sentencing or imposition of sentencing has been deferred or suspended; or (B) The adjudication of guilt or the sentence is withheld by the court;

(A) Sentencing or imposition of sentencing has been deferred or suspended; or

(B) The adjudication of guilt or the sentence is withheld by the court;

(7) "Firm" means a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, or other entity required to be registered with the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy under § 17-12-401 et seq.;

(8) "Home office" means the location specified by the client as the address to which a service under § 17-12-311 is directed;

(9) "License" means a certificate issued under § 17-12-301 or a registration under § 17-12-312 or § 17-12-401 et seq. or, in each case, a certificate or permit issued or a registration under corresponding provisions of prior law;

(10) "Licensee" means the holder of a license as defined in this section;

(11) "Member" means either: (A) The person in whose name membership interests are registered in the records of a limited liability company; or (B) The beneficial owner of membership interests of a revocable living trust when the membership interests are registered in the records of the limited liability company in the name of the revocable living trust;

(A) The person in whose name membership interests are registered in the records of a limited liability company; or

(B) The beneficial owner of membership interests of a revocable living trust when the membership interests are registered in the records of the limited liability company in the name of the revocable living trust;

(12) "NASBA" means the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, or its successor;

(13) "PCAOB" means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or its successor;

(14) "Practice of public accounting" means the performance of or an offer to perform attest services as defined in this section or the performance of or an offer to perform professional services for the general public;

(15) "Preparation of financial statements" means providing a service of any preparation of financial statements engagement to be performed in accordance with the AICPA Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services;

(16) (A) (i) "Principal place of business" means the primary location from which professional services are performed. (ii) A person or firm may have only one (1) principal place of business at any one (1) time. (B) An individual who performs professional services at multiple locations may designate the location that most often serves as the individual's home base of operations as a principal place of business;

(A) (i) "Principal place of business" means the primary location from which professional services are performed. (ii) A person or firm may have only one (1) principal place of business at any one (1) time.

(i) "Principal place of business" means the primary location from which professional services are performed.

(ii) A person or firm may have only one (1) principal place of business at any one (1) time.

(B) An individual who performs professional services at multiple locations may designate the location that most often serves as the individual's home base of operations as a principal place of business;

(17) "Professional services" means services arising out of or related to the specialized knowledge or skills performed by certified public accountants or public accountants;

(18) "Shareholder" means either: (A) The person in whose name shares are registered in the records of a corporation; or (B) The beneficial owner of shares of a revocable living trust when the shares are registered in the records of the corporation in the name of the revocable living trust; and

(A) The person in whose name shares are registered in the records of a corporation; or

(B) The beneficial owner of shares of a revocable living trust when the shares are registered in the records of the corporation in the name of the revocable living trust; and

(19) "State" means any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.

(b) The statements on standards specified in subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be: (1) Adopted by reference by rule of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy; and (2) Those developed for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

(1) Adopted by reference by rule of the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy; and

(2) Those developed for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 277,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 90,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 160, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-632; Acts 1997, No. 306, § 4; 1999, No. 180, § 1; 2005, No. 54, § 1; 2009, No. 93, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-24-510 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-24-510
Legal actions by debt collectors
Status: in_force

(a) A debt collector who brings a legal action on a debt against a consumer shall: (1) For an action to enforce an interest in real property securing the consumer's obligation, bring the action in the county where all or part of the real property is located; or (2) For an action not described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, bring the action only in the county: (A) In which the consumer signed the contract sued upon; or (B) In which the consumer resides at the commencement of the action. (b) This subchapter does not create a cause of action by a debt collector. Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.

(a) A debt collector who brings a legal action on a debt against a consumer shall: (1) For an action to enforce an interest in real property securing the consumer's obligation, bring the action in the county where all or part of the real property is located; or (2) For an action not described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, bring the action only in the county: (A) In which the consumer signed the contract sued upon; or (B) In which the consumer resides at the commencement of the action.

(1) For an action to enforce an interest in real property securing the consumer's obligation, bring the action in the county where all or part of the real property is located; or

(2) For an action not described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, bring the action only in the county: (A) In which the consumer signed the contract sued upon; or (B) In which the consumer resides at the commencement of the action.

(A) In which the consumer signed the contract sued upon; or

(B) In which the consumer resides at the commencement of the action.

(b) This subchapter does not create a cause of action by a debt collector.

Acts 2009, No. 1455, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-311 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-311
Continuing education requirement
Status: in_force

(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.

(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 .

(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.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-20-402 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 17-20-402
Enforcement - Authority of the State Board of Barber Examiners
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Barber Examiners may commence and maintain all proper and necessary proceedings in order to enforce compliance with any provisions of the laws or rules pertaining to the practice of barbering and, in addition to other remedies, may enforce compliance by injunction. (b) Schools of barbering shall be conducted as provided under this subchapter. (c) A person, firm, or corporation desiring to conduct a school of barbering shall apply to the board for approval and will be inspected and approved before opening to the public. (d) The license issued by the board authorizes a school of barbering to transact operations in this state during the year for which the license is issued, subject to the rules of the board. (e) This section shall not be construed as authorization or permission to conduct a school of barbering without a valid license or with an unexpired license. (f) A license issued by the board shall designate on the written license whether the school of barbering is licensed as: (1) A secondary school of barbering; or (2) A postsecondary school of barbering. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 109, §§ 6, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-528, 71-535.

(a) The State Board of Barber Examiners may commence and maintain all proper and necessary proceedings in order to enforce compliance with any provisions of the laws or rules pertaining to the practice of barbering and, in addition to other remedies, may enforce compliance by injunction.

(b) Schools of barbering shall be conducted as provided under this subchapter.

(c) A person, firm, or corporation desiring to conduct a school of barbering shall apply to the board for approval and will be inspected and approved before opening to the public.

(d) The license issued by the board authorizes a school of barbering to transact operations in this state during the year for which the license is issued, subject to the rules of the board.

(e) This section shall not be construed as authorization or permission to conduct a school of barbering without a valid license or with an unexpired license.

(f) A license issued by the board shall designate on the written license whether the school of barbering is licensed as: (1) A secondary school of barbering; or (2) A postsecondary school of barbering.

(1) A secondary school of barbering; or

(2) A postsecondary school of barbering.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1060,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 109, §§ 6, 13; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-528, 71-535.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-106-111 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 106 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-106-111
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants with the expanded duty of radiography, radiation health physicists, radiation medical physicists, chiropractic externs, bone densitometrists, and certified medical dosimetrists are excluded from this chapter. (2) Any exemptions from the provisions of this chapter are exclusive to those enumerated in this subsection. (b) The requirement of a license shall not apply to a student enrolled in and attending a school of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine with recognized educational accreditation who uses radioactive material on or applies ionizing radiation to a human being while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or radiologic technologist. (c) Nothing in the provisions of this chapter relating to radiologic technology shall limit, enlarge, or affect the practice of licensed practitioners herein defined. Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 11; 2003, No. 1395, § 13; 2009, No. 1375, § 1.

(a) (1) Dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants with the expanded duty of radiography, radiation health physicists, radiation medical physicists, chiropractic externs, bone densitometrists, and certified medical dosimetrists are excluded from this chapter. (2) Any exemptions from the provisions of this chapter are exclusive to those enumerated in this subsection.

(1) Dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants with the expanded duty of radiography, radiation health physicists, radiation medical physicists, chiropractic externs, bone densitometrists, and certified medical dosimetrists are excluded from this chapter.

(2) Any exemptions from the provisions of this chapter are exclusive to those enumerated in this subsection.

(b) The requirement of a license shall not apply to a student enrolled in and attending a school of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine with recognized educational accreditation who uses radioactive material on or applies ionizing radiation to a human being while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or radiologic technologist.

(c) Nothing in the provisions of this chapter relating to radiologic technology shall limit, enlarge, or affect the practice of licensed practitioners herein defined.

Acts 1999, No. 1071, § 11; 2003, No. 1395, § 13; 2009, No. 1375, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-92-209 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-92-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 36, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1997, No. 1204, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 36, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1997, No. 1204, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-101-316 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-101-316
Livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination
Status: in_force

(a) Until July 1, 2019, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is prohibited from investigating or prosecuting under a commission rule or policy an individual technician who engages in both: (1) Livestock embryo transfer or transplant; and (2) Livestock pregnancy determination. (b) Before engaging in livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination in the state, an individual technician shall obtain a certification from the commission. (c) (1) An applicant for certification shall submit the following information to the commission with an application and application fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000): (A) (i) One (1) letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three (3) occasions within six (6) consecutive months. (ii) The letter described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall include the dates that the veterinarian spent with the applicant and an endorsement certifying that the applicant is proficient in the following areas: (a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and (b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester; (B) A record of successfully completing a qualified course taught by a livestock reproduction specialist on both livestock embryo transfer and livestock pregnancy determination; (C) Proof that the applicant has at least fifty percent (50%) financial interest in livestock management equipment, including without limitation ultrasound equipment, microscope, embryo freezer, and other required transfer tools; and (D) Proof of membership in either the International Embryo Technology Society or the American Embryo Transfer Association. (2) The commission shall approve or deny certification within thirty (30) days of receiving an application. (d) (1) A certification under this section expires after two (2) years. (2) An individual technician shall submit a renewal application and renewal application fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to the commission along with a record of completion of a continuing education course on bovine reproduction within the United States or Canada. (3) The commission shall approve or deny recertification within thirty (30) days of receiving a renewal application. (e) An embryo transfer technician may only administer to livestock prescription drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed veterinarian who has a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 173, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2017, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Until July 1, 2019, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is prohibited from investigating or prosecuting under a commission rule or policy an individual technician who engages in both: (1) Livestock embryo transfer or transplant; and (2) Livestock pregnancy determination.

(1) Livestock embryo transfer or transplant; and

(2) Livestock pregnancy determination.

(b) Before engaging in livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination in the state, an individual technician shall obtain a certification from the commission.

(c) (1) An applicant for certification shall submit the following information to the commission with an application and application fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000): (A) (i) One (1) letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three (3) occasions within six (6) consecutive months. (ii) The letter described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall include the dates that the veterinarian spent with the applicant and an endorsement certifying that the applicant is proficient in the following areas: (a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and (b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester; (B) A record of successfully completing a qualified course taught by a livestock reproduction specialist on both livestock embryo transfer and livestock pregnancy determination; (C) Proof that the applicant has at least fifty percent (50%) financial interest in livestock management equipment, including without limitation ultrasound equipment, microscope, embryo freezer, and other required transfer tools; and (D) Proof of membership in either the International Embryo Technology Society or the American Embryo Transfer Association. (2) The commission shall approve or deny certification within thirty (30) days of receiving an application.

(1) An applicant for certification shall submit the following information to the commission with an application and application fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000): (A) (i) One (1) letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three (3) occasions within six (6) consecutive months. (ii) The letter described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall include the dates that the veterinarian spent with the applicant and an endorsement certifying that the applicant is proficient in the following areas: (a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and (b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester; (B) A record of successfully completing a qualified course taught by a livestock reproduction specialist on both livestock embryo transfer and livestock pregnancy determination; (C) Proof that the applicant has at least fifty percent (50%) financial interest in livestock management equipment, including without limitation ultrasound equipment, microscope, embryo freezer, and other required transfer tools; and (D) Proof of membership in either the International Embryo Technology Society or the American Embryo Transfer Association.

(A) (i) One (1) letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three (3) occasions within six (6) consecutive months. (ii) The letter described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall include the dates that the veterinarian spent with the applicant and an endorsement certifying that the applicant is proficient in the following areas: (a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and (b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester;

(i) One (1) letter from a licensed veterinarian who has witnessed the applicant's ability to perform livestock embryo transfer or transplant and livestock pregnancy determination on at least three (3) occasions within six (6) consecutive months.

(ii) The letter described in subdivision (c)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall include the dates that the veterinarian spent with the applicant and an endorsement certifying that the applicant is proficient in the following areas: (a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and (b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester;

(a) Basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required to proficiently extract, grade, freeze, thaw, and transfer livestock embryos; and

(b) The ability to properly use ultrasound equipment in determining pregnancy status with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy beginning at sixty (60) days of pregnancy and with at least ninety percent (90%) accuracy when identifying trimester;

(B) A record of successfully completing a qualified course taught by a livestock reproduction specialist on both livestock embryo transfer and livestock pregnancy determination;

(C) Proof that the applicant has at least fifty percent (50%) financial interest in livestock management equipment, including without limitation ultrasound equipment, microscope, embryo freezer, and other required transfer tools; and

(D) Proof of membership in either the International Embryo Technology Society or the American Embryo Transfer Association.

(2) The commission shall approve or deny certification within thirty (30) days of receiving an application.

(d) (1) A certification under this section expires after two (2) years. (2) An individual technician shall submit a renewal application and renewal application fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to the commission along with a record of completion of a continuing education course on bovine reproduction within the United States or Canada. (3) The commission shall approve or deny recertification within thirty (30) days of receiving a renewal application.

(1) A certification under this section expires after two (2) years.

(2) An individual technician shall submit a renewal application and renewal application fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to the commission along with a record of completion of a continuing education course on bovine reproduction within the United States or Canada.

(3) The commission shall approve or deny recertification within thirty (30) days of receiving a renewal application.

(e) An embryo transfer technician may only administer to livestock prescription drugs that have been prescribed by a licensed veterinarian who has a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 173, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1074,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-26-610 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 6 / Section 17-26-610
Critical items for closure of body art establishment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Health shall create and publish a list of critical items for closure of an establishment. (2) The department shall list the prohibitions under § 17-26-611 as critical items for closure. (b) (1) An establishment that violates a critical item from the list established under subsection (a) of this section is subject to immediate closure by the department. (2) An establishment closed under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall remain closed until: (A) Fines or penalties, or both, that are assessed under this subchapter have been paid; and (B) Upon inspection by the department, the establishment is no longer in violation of a critical item. Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) The Department of Health shall create and publish a list of critical items for closure of an establishment. (2) The department shall list the prohibitions under § 17-26-611 as critical items for closure.

(1) The Department of Health shall create and publish a list of critical items for closure of an establishment.

(2) The department shall list the prohibitions under § 17-26-611 as critical items for closure.

(b) (1) An establishment that violates a critical item from the list established under subsection (a) of this section is subject to immediate closure by the department. (2) An establishment closed under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall remain closed until: (A) Fines or penalties, or both, that are assessed under this subchapter have been paid; and (B) Upon inspection by the department, the establishment is no longer in violation of a critical item.

(1) An establishment that violates a critical item from the list established under subsection (a) of this section is subject to immediate closure by the department.

(2) An establishment closed under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall remain closed until: (A) Fines or penalties, or both, that are assessed under this subchapter have been paid; and (B) Upon inspection by the department, the establishment is no longer in violation of a critical item.

(A) Fines or penalties, or both, that are assessed under this subchapter have been paid; and

(B) Upon inspection by the department, the establishment is no longer in violation of a critical item.

Added by Act 2021, No. 900,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-15-205
Continuing education
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may adopt rules setting minimum standards of continuing education to ensure that all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers remain informed of those technical and professional subjects that the board deems appropriate. (b) The board may by rules describe the methods by which such standards may be satisfied, and may provide that failure to satisfy the minimum standards shall be grounds for nonrenewal of the certificate of registration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1344, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 784, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may adopt rules setting minimum standards of continuing education to ensure that all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers remain informed of those technical and professional subjects that the board deems appropriate.

(b) The board may by rules describe the methods by which such standards may be satisfied, and may provide that failure to satisfy the minimum standards shall be grounds for nonrenewal of the certificate of registration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1344, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 784, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-511 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 5 / Section 17-25-511
Appeal from committee decision
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by an action or decision of the Residential Contractors Committee may appeal to the Contractors Licensing Board within ten (10) calendar days after the action or decision under procedures prescribed by the board. Aggrieved parties shall be granted an opportunity to address the board regarding the committee's actions, and the final actions of the board shall be binding upon the committee. Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 11.

Any person aggrieved by an action or decision of the Residential Contractors Committee may appeal to the Contractors Licensing Board within ten (10) calendar days after the action or decision under procedures prescribed by the board. Aggrieved parties shall be granted an opportunity to address the board regarding the committee's actions, and the final actions of the board shall be binding upon the committee.

Acts 1999, No. 950, § 1; 2011, No. 1208, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-205 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 2 / Section 17-31-205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1969, No. 535, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2408.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1969, No. 535, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2408.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-28-314 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-28-314
State Electrical Apprenticeship Committee
Status: in_force

(a) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall appoint a State Electrical Apprenticeship Committee consisting of seven (7) voting members as follows: (1) One (1) member shall be an Arkansas state-licensed journeyman electrician; (2) One (1) member shall be an engineer, professional or registered, with knowledge of the electrical trade; (3) Four (4) members shall be Arkansas state-licensed master electricians; and (4) One (1) member shall be an employer representative who employs electrical apprentices in the State of Arkansas. (b) One (1) of the voting members shall be appointed from each congressional district, and three (3) of the voting members shall be appointed from the state at large. (c) The Director of the Office of Skills Development or his or her designee shall serve as a nonvoting advisory member of the committee. (d) Voting members shall serve four-year terms. (e) The members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (f) The board shall prescribe committee members' qualifications and duties. (g) The board may remove a member for cause. Added by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Career Education and Workforce Development Board shall appoint a State Electrical Apprenticeship Committee consisting of seven (7) voting members as follows: (1) One (1) member shall be an Arkansas state-licensed journeyman electrician; (2) One (1) member shall be an engineer, professional or registered, with knowledge of the electrical trade; (3) Four (4) members shall be Arkansas state-licensed master electricians; and (4) One (1) member shall be an employer representative who employs electrical apprentices in the State of Arkansas.

(1) One (1) member shall be an Arkansas state-licensed journeyman electrician;

(2) One (1) member shall be an engineer, professional or registered, with knowledge of the electrical trade;

(3) Four (4) members shall be Arkansas state-licensed master electricians; and

(4) One (1) member shall be an employer representative who employs electrical apprentices in the State of Arkansas.

(b) One (1) of the voting members shall be appointed from each congressional district, and three (3) of the voting members shall be appointed from the state at large.

(c) The Director of the Office of Skills Development or his or her designee shall serve as a nonvoting advisory member of the committee.

(d) Voting members shall serve four-year terms.

(e) The members of the committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(f) The board shall prescribe committee members' qualifications and duties.

(g) The board may remove a member for cause.

Added by Act 2021, No. 647,§ 14, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-803 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 8 / Section 17-35-803
Registration renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Every registered residential interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established by the board. (b) It is unlawful for any residential interior designer who fails to renew his or her registration to continue to use the title of "registered residential interior designer". Acts 1993, No. 959, § 13.

(a) Every registered residential interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established by the board.

(b) It is unlawful for any residential interior designer who fails to renew his or her registration to continue to use the title of "registered residential interior designer".

Acts 1993, No. 959, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-10-101 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 10 / Section 17-10-101
Responsibilities of real estate licensees and appraisers - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Agent" means any licensee as defined under § 17-42-103 or any appraiser; (2) "Appraiser" means any appraiser, state-certified appraiser, state-certified residential appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, or state-registered appraiser, as those terms are defined under § 17-14-103 ; (3) "Licensee" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 17-42-103 ; (4) "Offender" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 12-12-903 ; (5) "Psychologically impacted" means without limitation that the real property was or was at any time suspected to have been the site of a homicide, suicide, or felony; and (6) "Transferee" means and includes without limitation a buyer, purchaser, grantee, lessee, tenant, or one receiving any estate or interest in real property. (b) The existence of any fact or circumstance or suspicion of the existence of any fact or circumstance that indicates a property might be or is psychologically impacted is not a material fact that must be disclosed in a real property transaction. (c) No cause of action shall arise against an appraiser of real property, a licensee as agent of an owner, or a licensee as agent of a potential or actual transferee of real property for failure to inquire about, make a disclosure about, or release information about the existence of any fact or circumstance or suspicion of the existence of any fact or circumstance that indicates that the real property is psychologically impacted. (d) No cause of action shall arise against an appraiser of real property, a licensee as agent of an owner, or a licensee acting as agent of a potential or actual transferee of real property for failure to inquire about, make a disclosure about, or release information about the existence of the fact that real property is located in the vicinity of an offender. Acts 2003, No. 1739, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Agent" means any licensee as defined under § 17-42-103 or any appraiser; (2) "Appraiser" means any appraiser, state-certified appraiser, state-certified residential appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, or state-registered appraiser, as those terms are defined under § 17-14-103 ; (3) "Licensee" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 17-42-103 ; (4) "Offender" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 12-12-903 ; (5) "Psychologically impacted" means without limitation that the real property was or was at any time suspected to have been the site of a homicide, suicide, or felony; and (6) "Transferee" means and includes without limitation a buyer, purchaser, grantee, lessee, tenant, or one receiving any estate or interest in real property.

(1) "Agent" means any licensee as defined under § 17-42-103 or any appraiser;

(2) "Appraiser" means any appraiser, state-certified appraiser, state-certified residential appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, or state-registered appraiser, as those terms are defined under § 17-14-103 ;

(3) "Licensee" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 17-42-103 ;

(4) "Offender" shall have the same meaning as provided by § 12-12-903 ;

(5) "Psychologically impacted" means without limitation that the real property was or was at any time suspected to have been the site of a homicide, suicide, or felony; and

(6) "Transferee" means and includes without limitation a buyer, purchaser, grantee, lessee, tenant, or one receiving any estate or interest in real property.

(b) The existence of any fact or circumstance or suspicion of the existence of any fact or circumstance that indicates a property might be or is psychologically impacted is not a material fact that must be disclosed in a real property transaction.

(c) No cause of action shall arise against an appraiser of real property, a licensee as agent of an owner, or a licensee as agent of a potential or actual transferee of real property for failure to inquire about, make a disclosure about, or release information about the existence of any fact or circumstance or suspicion of the existence of any fact or circumstance that indicates that the real property is psychologically impacted.

(d) No cause of action shall arise against an appraiser of real property, a licensee as agent of an owner, or a licensee acting as agent of a potential or actual transferee of real property for failure to inquire about, make a disclosure about, or release information about the existence of the fact that real property is located in the vicinity of an offender.

Acts 2003, No. 1739, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-86-313 — AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 17-86-313
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1445,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1997, No. 840, § 19.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1445,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1997, No. 840, § 19.