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AR Code § 17-28-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 2 - Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas|§ 17-28-202. Duties of Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas and Department of Labor and Licensing

 (a) It shall be the duty of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas to:  (1) Adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter and § 17-55-101 et seq.;  (2) At least every six (6) months, conduct examinations of persons who apply for an electrician's license and grant licenses to qualifying applicants who have paid the prescribed fee;  (3) Grant licenses to qualifying applicants for an electrical inspector's license under § 17-55-101 et seq.; and  (4) Revoke or suspend the license of any licensee or the certification of any electrical apprentice for cause.    (b)  (1) It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor and Licensing to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.  (2) For the enforcement of this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing or his or her designated employees shall have the authority to enter, during normal business hours, upon any private or public premises with right of access, ingress, and egress for the purpose of ascertaining whether a person has performed electrical work or installed or repaired electrical facilities in accordance with this chapter, the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, § 20-31-101 et seq., and the rules and standards adopted pursuant thereto.
AR Code § 17-28-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 2 - Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas|§ 17-28-203. Examinations — Fees

 (a) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas is authorized to conduct examinations of persons applying for a license as a master electrician, journeyman electrician, industrial maintenance electrician, residential master electrician, air conditioning electrician, specialist sign electrician, or residential journeyman electrician. These persons shall pay fees established by the board, but in no event shall such examination fees exceed the following:  (1) Master electrician $100.00  (2) Journeyman electrician 100.00  (3) Industrial maintenance electrician 50.00  (4) Residential master electrician 100.00  (5) Residential journeyman electrician 100.00  (6) Air conditioning electrician 100.00  (7) Specialist sign electrician 100.00    (b) Any applicant who shall fail to pass the examination shall be permitted to take the next scheduled examination upon payment of the required fees.
AR Code § 17-28-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 2 - Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas|§ 17-28-204. Hearing — Appeal

 All hearings conducted by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas and all appeals taken from the decisions of the board shall comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
AR Code § 17-28-302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-302. Electrical contractor license

 (a) Any person, member, or employee of a firm, partnership, or corporation desiring to engage in the business of electrical contractor may apply for and be issued a license upon satisfying the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas that he or she or it is either a master electrician or employs a master electrician as its superintendent or manager and shall pay a license fee in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) per year.  (b) Any electrical contractor having met the requirements of this chapter may work in any municipality in the state without further examinations after first showing evidence of state license as described in this chapter and paying such fees as required by the municipality in which the work is to be performed.
AR Code § 17-28-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-303. License nontransferable

 No license certificates issued by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall be assignable or transferable.
AR Code § 17-28-304 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-304. License requirements

 No person shall perform electrical work in this state or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person performs electrical work or is an electrician unless the person has first obtained a license to perform electrical work pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or the individual is exempted from licensing pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
AR Code § 17-28-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-305. Local regulatory authority — Exceptions

 (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.
AR Code § 17-28-306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-306. Reciprocity

 The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall be authorized to issue licenses to those applicants holding equivalent licenses in other states, upon payment of the required fees and submission of proof of license in that state, provided an agreement has been reached with that state to recognize the electrical licenses held by Arkansas residents.
AR Code § 17-28-307 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-307. Restricted lifetime master electrician license

 (a)  (1) Upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65), or any time thereafter, any person who has been a licensed master electrician licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas for not less than twelve (12) years may apply for a restricted lifetime master electrician license.  (2) This license shall be issued upon satisfactory proof of age and upon payment of a fee prescribed by the board.    (b) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
AR Code § 17-28-308 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-308. Electrical apprentices

 (a) Upon proper application and payment of the fee, the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall register as an electrical apprentice and issue a certificate of registration to any person who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant is enrolled in a school or training course for electrical apprentices certified by the United States Office of Apprenticeship.  (b) The board shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to supervise and enforce apprenticeship supervision ratios established by the board by rule.  (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, an apprentice who has successfully completed a certified school or training program and has been released for testing may continue to renew his or her apprentice registration card, if otherwise qualified, without enrolling in a school or training program.
AR Code § 17-28-309 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-309. Penalties

 (a) The Director of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions is authorized to petition any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin or restrain any person who performs electrical work without a license or who otherwise violates the provisions of this chapter.  (b)  (1) A civil penalty may be assessed against any person, firm, or corporation by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards and Commissions and subject to appeal and hearing before the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas according to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., if it is determined that the person, firm, or corporation has violated any:  (A) Provision of this chapter;  (B) Provision in the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, § 20-31-101 et seq.;  (C) Rule or order issued or promulgated by the board; or  (D) Condition of a license, certificate, or registration issued by the board.    (2) For each violation, the penalty shall not exceed the following:  (A) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for a first offense;  (B) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for a second offense; or  (C) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for a third offense.    (3) Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessment.  (4) Assessment of a civil penalty by the board shall be made no later than two (2) years after the date of the occurrence of the violation.  (5) If any person, firm, or corporation against whom a civil penalty has been imposed fails to pay the penalty within sixty (60) days of the board's decision, the director may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect the civil penalty without paying costs or giving bond for costs.  (6) Any penalties collected under this section shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Department of Labor and Licensing Special Fund, there to be used by the Department of Labor and Licensing in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of this chapter.
AR Code § 17-28-310 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-310. Grandfather clause

 (a) Applicants for a license under this chapter shall be exempt from the examination requirement of § 17-28-203, provided that the applicant:  (1) Is qualified by experience requirements to take the examination for a particular license classification under the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas;  (2) Has not had a municipal electrician's license or a state electrician's license of any classification revoked or suspended for cause;  (3) Submits the appropriate fee; and  (4) Applies for a license before July 1, 1998.    (b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, an applicant for a license under this section shall be exempt from the journeyman electrician examination requirement of § 17-28-203 if he or she has completed electrical apprenticeship training and education under a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the United States Office of Apprenticeship and he or she meets the requirements of subdivisions (a)(2)-(4) of this section.  (c) An applicant for a specialist sign electrician license under this chapter shall be exempt from the examination requirement of § 17-28-203 if the applicant:  (1) Is qualified by experience requirements to take the examination for a particular license classification under this chapter and the rules of the board;  (2) Has not had a municipal electrician's license or a state electrician's license of any classification revoked or suspended for cause;  (3) Submits the appropriate fee; and  (4) Applies for the specialist sign electrician license before September 1, 2009.
AR Code § 17-28-311 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-311. Continuing education requirement

 (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.
AR Code § 17-28-312 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 28 - Electricians|Subchapter 3 - Licensing|§ 17-28-312. Supervision of apprentice electricians

 (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that an apprentice electrician should be trained in a manner that:  (1) Develops the skills of the apprentice electrician;  (2) Ensures the safety of electricians and the public; and  (3) Guarantees that the work of the apprentice electrician complies with legal requirements and meets industry standards.    (b)  (1) An apprentice electrician shall not engage in electrical work unless he or she is supervised by a master electrician or a journeyman electrician.  (2) The work done and the tools and methods utilized by the master electrician, journeyman electrician, and apprentice electrician in the course of supervision shall comply with legal requirements and meet industry standards.  (3)  (A) The master electrician or journeyman electrician shall observe the work of an apprentice electrician in person at regular and reasonable intervals.  (B) The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas shall promulgate rules which determine the regular and reasonable intervals under subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section in consideration of the:  (i) Nature of the work; and  (ii) Skill and experience of the apprentice electrician.      (4)  (A) The supervising master electrician or journeyman electrician shall remain within reasonable proximity of the apprentice electrician while work is being performed.  (B) The proximity of the supervising electrician to the apprentice electrician is reasonable if:  (i) The supervising electrician is:  (a) Within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician; or  (b) At the same street address at which the apprentice electrician is working; or    (ii) The job site is not a single-family residence, requires a contractor's license, and the supervising electrician is within the line of sight of the apprentice electrician.        (c) One (1) master electrician or journeyman electrician may supervise up to three (3) apprentice electricians on a single electrical job.
AR Code § 17-29-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 29 - Embalmers, Funeral Directors, and Funeral Establishments|Subchapter 3 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors Law — Licensing|§ 17-29-303. Embalmers, funeral directors — Examination — Certificates

 (a) Within a reasonable time after an application to practice the science of embalming or to engage in the business of funeral directing is filed with the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, the board shall give the applicant a written examination to test the applicant's competency to act as an embalmer or a funeral director, or both.  (b) If on examination the board finds that an applicant possesses a knowledge of funeral directing or the science of embalming, sanitation, and disinfection, or both, and meets the qualifications prescribed in this subchapter, the board shall issue the applicant a certificate authorizing him or her to engage in the business of funeral directing or to practice the science of embalming, or both, if the applicant has submitted a complete application under subsection (a) of this section and attached the fee as prescribed by the board.  (c) The certificate shall be signed by a member of the board and shall have the official seal affixed.  (d) A license or certificate issued by the board under this section shall be displayed at each place of business of the licensee.
AR Code § 17-29-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 29 - Embalmers, Funeral Directors, and Funeral Establishments|Subchapter 3 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors Law — Licensing|§ 17-29-305. Funeral establishments — Examinations — Licenses

 (a)  (1) Funeral establishment licenses shall be issued, upon application to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services, only after examination of the establishment to be licensed reveals that the requirements of the board for an establishment license have been met. The fee shall accompany the application for a funeral establishment license.  (2) All funeral establishment licenses expire on December 31 of each year.  (3) The board shall grant or deny each application for a license under this section after it is filed.  (4) A person who has filed an application for a license shall not be prosecuted for a violation of this subchapter unless the applicant is properly notified that the application was denied by the board before the violation occurred.    (b)  (1)  (A) An owner of a funeral establishment shall:  (i) Notify the board in writing at least thirty (30) days before a change of ownership of the funeral establishment occurs; and  (ii) Supply information requested by the board concerning the change of ownership.    (B) The board shall develop and promulgate rules to provide a transfer of ownership of a funeral establishment, including the transferability of a license issued under this subchapter.    (2) If there is a change in the name of the establishment, a new license shall be issued in the new name if the requirements for licenses as established in this section are met.
AR Code § 17-29-306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 29 - Embalmers, Funeral Directors, and Funeral Establishments|Subchapter 3 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors Law — Licensing|§ 17-29-306. Renewal

 (a)  (1) A license holder under this subchapter who wishes to continue the practice of the science of embalming or the business of funeral directing, or both, shall pay a renewal fee to the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services annually by December 31.  (2) A license not renewed by December 31 of any year is delinquent.  (3) The board may renew a license after December 31 if during the first twelve (12) months of delinquency a licensee submits a renewal form, renewal fee, and any delinquency fees as determined by rule of the board.  (4) A person whose license is delinquent under subdivision (a)(2) of this section for at least thirteen (13) months may apply to the board for reinstatement of the delinquent license by submitting a reinstatement application and attaching any applicable fees as determined by rule of the board.    (b)  (1) Renewal of a funeral establishment license shall be made on or before December 31 of each year and shall be accompanied by the annual renewal fee prescribed in § 17-29-208 [repealed].  (2) A license not renewed by December 31 of any year shall be considered delinquent and constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the board.    (c) Failure to receive the renewal notice shall not relieve the licensee or establishment of the duty to pay the renewal fee as prescribed.
AR Code § 17-29-307 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 29 - Embalmers, Funeral Directors, and Funeral Establishments|Subchapter 3 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors Law — Licensing|§ 17-29-307. Revocation

 (a) The State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services may refuse to renew, or may suspend or revoke, a license issued under this subchapter if it finds, after a hearing, that a person or a funeral establishment licensed under this subchapter does not meet any requirement under this subchapter or § 23-61-1101 et seq.  (b) A new license shall not be issued to an individual or an owner of a funeral establishment or to a corporation controlled by that owner for at least one (1) year after the revocation of the license.  (c)  (1) The board may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing if the board determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires immediate action.  (2) If the board temporarily suspends a license under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the board shall notify the licensee immediately by certified mail of the temporary suspension and the date, time, and location of the hearing to be held under subdivision (c)(3) of this section.  (3) If a license is temporarily suspended under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a hearing on the suspension of the license shall be held within ten (10) days of the temporary suspension of the license.    (d)  (1) Based on the information contained in the complaint submitted against a licensee, the board may suspend the license issued under this subchapter without a hearing five (5) days after sending written notice by certified mail, nonrestricted delivery, to the licensee if the licensee:  (A) Does not have the required proof of general liability insurance on file with the board; or  (B) Refuses to submit to an audit or inspection by the board under this chapter.    (2) A suspension of a license under subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not exceed sixty (60) days without a hearing.    (e) A hearing under this section and an appeal of the board's decision to suspend a license under this section are governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.