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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING RESTRICTIONS (§§ 17-14-301 — 17-14-308) › Section 17-14-304 - Use of terms

(a)
The terms "certified real property appraiser", "certified real estate appraiser", and "certified appraiser" shall only be used to refer to individuals who hold a current certificate and shall not be used in connection with or as part of the name or signature of an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, group, or other business entity, or anyone other than an individual holder of the certificate.
(b)
An appraiser practicing or providing appraisal services in this state as defined in §
17-14-103
may not use the term "registered", "certified", or "licensed" in conjunction with his or her appraisal practice, unless he or she holds a valid registration, license, or certification issued under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §
17-14-101
et seq., §
17-14-201
et seq., and §
17-14-301
et seq.
(c)
The terms "licensed real estate appraiser", "licensed real property appraiser", and "licensed appraiser" shall only be used to refer to an individual who holds a current license and shall not be used in connection with or as part of the name or signature of an individual, firm, corporation, or group or in a manner that may be interpreted as referring to a firm, partnership, corporation, group, or other business entity, or anyone other than an individual holder of the license.
(d)
A person other than a state-registered appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, registered apprentice appraiser, or state-certified appraiser shall not assume or use that title or any title, designation, or abbreviation likely to create the impression of registration, licensing, or certification as an appraiser by this state.
(e)
A person who is not registered, licensed, or certified under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §
17-14-101
et seq., §
17-14-201
et seq., and §
17-14-301
et seq., shall not describe or refer to any appraisal report, written or oral, or other evaluation of real estate covered under the activities of appraisers by the term "registered", "licensed", "certified", or any other similar term that may be construed to imply qualification or competency recognized by the state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 416, § 9; 1991, No. 541, § 9; 2001, No. 1256, § 12; 2009, No. 628, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING RESTRICTIONS (§§ 17-14-301 — 17-14-308) › Section 17-14-305 - Compliance with uniform standards and code of ethics - Seals - Licensing and certification documents

(a)
(1)
Each state-registered appraiser, each state-licensed appraiser, each registered apprentice appraiser, and each state-certified appraiser shall comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and code of ethics adopted by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors and shall authenticate all written appraisal reports with a seal that shall indicate the registration, license, or certification number.
(2)
The seal and number shall also be used in all statements of qualifications, contracts, or other instruments used by the registration, license, or certificate holder when reference is made to his or her status as a state-registered appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, registered apprentice appraiser, or state-certified appraiser.
(b)
Registration, license, and certificate documents, licenses, certificates, seals, and pocket cards shall remain the property of the state, and, upon any suspension, revocation, or other termination of a registration, license, or certification under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §
17-14-101
et seq., §
17-14-201
et seq., and §
17-14-301
et seq., the individual holding the related documents shall immediately return the documents to the board.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 31, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 416, § 9; 1991, No. 541, § 9; 1993, No. 413, § 5; 2001, No. 1256, § 13; 2009, No. 628, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING RESTRICTIONS (§§ 17-14-301 — 17-14-308) › Section 17-14-306 - Additional licenses - Nonresidents

(a)
(1)
Every applicant for registration, licensure, or certification under the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §
17-14-101
et seq., §
17-14-201
et seq., and §
17-14-301
et seq., who is not a resident of this state shall submit with the application for registration, licensure, or certification an irrevocable consent that service of process upon him or her may be made by delivery of the process to the Secretary of State if, in an action against the applicant in a court of this state arising out of the applicant's activities as a state-registered appraiser, state-licensed appraiser, registered apprentice appraiser, or state-certified appraiser, the plaintiff cannot effect personal service upon the applicant.
(2)
A nonresident of this state who has complied with this provision may obtain a license or certification as a state-licensed appraiser or a state-certified appraiser by complying with the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Act, §
17-14-101
et seq., §
17-14-201
et seq., and §
17-14-301
et seq., relating to state-registered appraisers, state-licensed appraisers, or state-certified appraisers, including the payment of a fee.
(b)
(1)
If, in the determination by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors, another state is deemed to have substantially equivalent licensing and certification requirements, an applicant who is licensed or certified under the laws of the other state may obtain a nonresident license or certificate as a state-licensed appraiser or a state-certified appraiser in this state upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the board.
(2)
An appropriate fee is to be charged.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 32, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 514,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 416, § 8; 1991, No. 541, § 8; 1993, No. 413, § 6; 2001, No. 1256, § 14; 2009, No. 628, § 18.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING RESTRICTIONS (§§ 17-14-301 — 17-14-308) › Section 17-14-307 - Minimum qualifying requirements for registered appraiser

In order to qualify as a state-registered appraiser, an applicant must:
(1)
Make application to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors on approved forms which shall include an affidavit that states that the appraiser has read and understands:
(A)
The current edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice;
(B)
The board's statutes; and
(C)
The board's rules;
(2)
Attest in a statement to the verification of tenure and scope of practice as a fee appraiser making independent appraisal assignments; and
(3)
Meet any additional requirements which may from time to time be adopted by the board under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1342, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1256, § 15.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-401 - Short title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Appraisal Management Company Registration Act".
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-403 - Registration of appraisal management companies required

A person shall not act as an appraisal management company or perform appraisal management services in this state unless registered by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-404 - Rulemaking authority

The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may adopt rules to implement, administer, and enforce this subchapter, including without limitation to prescribe:
(1)
Forms and procedures for submitting information to the board;
(2)
Standards of practice for a person registered under this subchapter; and
(3)
Standards for the operation of appraisal management companies.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 37, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-407 - Registrant responsibilities and duties

(a)
A registrant that is an organization shall:
(1)
Maintain a registered agent for service of process under the Model Registered Agents Act, §
4-20-101
et seq.; and
(2)
Provide to the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors the information required by §
4-20-105(a)
concerning the organization's agent for service of process and within five (5) business days any changes to the information.
(b)
(1)
A registrant shall maintain or cause to be maintained complete records of requests for appraisal services referred to an appraiser licensed or certified by the board, including without limitation records pertaining to the acceptance of fees from borrowers or clients and payments to appraisers.
(2)
The board may inspect the records without prior notice periodically or if the board determines that the records are pertinent to an investigation of a complaint against a registrant.
(c)
(1)
A registrant shall designate a controlling person or managing principal responsible for ensuring compliance with this subchapter.
(2)
The registrant shall file a form with the board certifying:
(A)
The identity of the controlling person or the managing principal; and
(B)
The individual's acceptance of the responsibilities of a controlling person or a managing principal.
(3)
The registrant shall notify the board within thirty (30) days of a change in its controlling person or managing principal.
(4)
An individual registrant who operates as a sole proprietorship is considered the managing principal under this subchapter.
(d)
(1)
A registrant shall make and keep the accounts, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books, and other records in accordance with rules promulgated by the board.
(2)
All records shall be retained for five (5) years unless the board by rule prescribes a different retention period for particular types of records.
(e)
If the information contained in a document filed with the board is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect, the registrant shall promptly file an amendment correcting the information contained in the document.
(f)
The registrant shall disclose to its client the actual fees paid to an appraiser for appraisal services separately from any other fees or charges for appraisal management services.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 40, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-409 - Registry of applicants and roster

(a)
(1)
The Executive Director of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors shall keep a register of all applicants for registration.
(2)
The register shall indicate:
(A)
The date of application;
(B)
The applicant's name;
(C)
The applicant's business address; and
(D)
Whether the registration was granted or denied.
(3)
The register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters contained in the register.
(b)
(1)
The executive director shall keep a current roster showing the names and addresses of all appraisal management companies registered with the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors.
(2)
The roster shall be kept on file in the office of the board and shall be open for public inspection.
(c)
(1)
The board shall submit to the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council all information required to be submitted by Appraisal Subcommittee rules or guidance concerning appraisal management companies that operate in this state.
(2)
Information under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include without limitation a roster of registered appraisal management companies, reports of investigations, and disciplinary actions involving appraisal management companies.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 43, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 42, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1343, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 8, eff. 3/20/2017.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-411 - Injunctive relief - Criminal penalty

(a)
The State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors may appear in its own name in a circuit court of competent jurisdiction to obtain injunctive relief to prevent a person from violating this subchapter.
(b)
The circuit court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction regardless of whether:
(1)
Criminal prosecution has been or may be instituted as a result of the violation of this subchapter; or
(2)
The person is the holder of a registration issued by the board.
(c)
A violation of this subchapter is a Class D felony.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 45, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-412 - Applicability

This subchapter does not apply to:
(1)
An agency of the federal, state, county, or municipal government;
(2)
A person authorized to engage in business as a bank, farm credit system, savings institution, or credit union under the laws of the United States, the State of Arkansas, or any other state;
(3)
A licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent performing activities regulated by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission unless the licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate agent receives compensation or other pecuniary gain in connection with the referral, placement, or execution of a request for appraisal services;
(4)
An officer or employee of a government agency, person, licensed real estate broker, or licensed real estate agent described in this section when acting within the scope of employment of the officer or employee;
(5)
A federally regulated appraisal management company;
(6)
A person who exclusively employs appraisers on an employer and employee basis for the performance of appraisals;
(7)
A person acting as an appraisal firm that at all times during a calendar year employs on an exclusive basis as independent contractors not more than fifteen (15) appraisers for the performance of appraisals;
(8)
A person who enters into an agreement with an appraiser for the performance of an appraisal that on completion results in a report signed by both the appraiser who completed the appraisal and the appraiser who requested completion of the appraisal; or
(9)
An appraisal management company operating:
(A)
Only in this state with an appraiser panel of not more than fifteen (15) appraisers at all times during a calendar year; or
(B)
In multiple states, including this state, with an appraiser panel of not more than twenty-four (24) appraisers in all states at all times during a calendar year.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 10, eff. 3/20/2017.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-413 - Compensation of appraisers

(a)
An appraisal management company shall:
(1)
Except in cases of breach of contract or substandard performance of services, pay an appraiser for the completion of an appraisal or valuation assignment not later than the sixtieth day after the date the appraiser provides the initial appraisal or valuation assignment to the appraisal management company; and
(2)
Compensate appraisers at a rate that is reasonable and customary for appraisals being performed in the market area of the property being appraised consistent with the presumptions under federal law.
(b)
An appraiser who is aggrieved under this section may file a complaint with the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors against the appraisal management company.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 628,§ 46, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by Act 2017, No. 535,§ 11, eff. 3/20/2017.
Acts 2009, No. 628, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 14 - APPRAISERS (§§ 17-14-101 — 17-14-414) › Subchapter 4 - APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY REGISTRATION ACT (§§ 17-14-401 — 17-14-414) › Section 17-14-414 - Appraisal review

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-101 - Title

This chapter may be known and cited as the "Arkansas Architectural Act".
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-313.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Architect" means a person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture;
(2)
"Direct supervision" means that degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another whereby the supervisor has both control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work prepared under his or her supervision;
(3)
[Repealed.]
(4)
(A)
(i)
"Practice of architecture" means the provision of, or offering to provide, services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings, and the space within and surrounding such buildings, which is designed for human occupancy or habitation.
(ii)
The services include:
(a)
Planning;
(b)
Providing preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions; and
(c)
Administration of construction contracts.
(B)
"Practice of architecture" does not include the practice of engineering as defined in §
17-30-101
et seq., or the practice of contracting as defined in §
17-25-101
et seq., but a registered architect may perform such engineering work as is incidental to the practice of architecture, and an engineer may practice such architectural work as is incidental to the practice of engineering.
(C)
The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under §
17-30-101
et seq., to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for the accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, or processes or other utilitarian function, with human occupancy including office space as required for the support of these functions, provided the engineer is practicing within his or her area of competency as defined in §
17-30-101
et seq.;
(5)
"Registered architect" means an architect holding a current registration in the State of Arkansas;
(6)
"Registration" means the certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; and
(7)
"Technical submissions" means drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports prepared in the course of practicing architecture.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 270, §§ 1, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-301, 71-312; Acts 1993, No. 578, § 1; 1995, No. 860, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-103 - Penalties

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-104 - Enforcement

(a)
It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law in this state, and of all political subdivisions, to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute any persons violating its provisions.
(b)
The Attorney General or his or her assistants shall act as legal advisors to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall render any legal assistance that may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board, in its discretion, may employ other legal assistance that it may require.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-311; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-105 - Injunctions

(a)
The violation of any provision of this chapter, and the construction of any structure in violation of its provisions, or any of them, is declared to constitute a nuisance and a threat to the public health and welfare and may be enjoined by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in the circuit courts of this state, even though the violation may be punishable by fine, the intention of this section being to provide a speedy means of protecting the public.
(b)
The board shall not be required to execute or give a bond for cost, indemnity, or stay, as a condition to the issuance of a restraining order or injunction, either temporary or permanent, in any court of this state.
Acts 1959, No. 157, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-314; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-106) › Section 17-15-106 - "Good Samaritan" law - Definitions

(a)
If a registered architect or professional engineer voluntarily, without compensation other than expense reimbursement, provides architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, or other design professional services related to a declared national, state, or local emergency caused by an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, explosion, collapse, or other similar disaster or catastrophic event, at the request of or with the approval of a national, state, or local public official, law enforcement official, public safety official, or building inspection official believed by the registered architect or professional engineer to be acting in his or her official capacity, the registered architect or professional engineer shall not be liable for any personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other loss of any nature related to the registered architect's or professional engineer's acts, errors, or omissions in the performance of any architectural or engineering services for any structure, building, facility, project utility, equipment, machine, process, piping, or other system, either publicly or privately owned.
(b)
The immunity provided under subsection (a) of this section shall apply only to a voluntary architectural or engineering service that occurs during the emergency or within ninety (90) days following the end of the period for an emergency or other similar disaster or catastrophic event, unless extended by an executive order issued by the Governor under the Governor's emergency executive powers.
(c)
This section does not provide immunity for wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct.
(d)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Building inspection official" means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate building inspection in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred;
(2)
"Law enforcement official" means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate law enforcement in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred;
(3)
"Professional engineer" means a person licensed as an engineer under a state's engineering licensure laws;
(4)
"Public official" means a federal, state, or local elected official with the executive responsibility in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred;
(5)
"Public safety official" means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate public safety in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred; and
(6)
"Registered architect" means a person licensed under a state's architectural licensure laws as a registered architect.
Added by Act 2015, No. 534,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-201 — 17-15-205) › Section 17-15-201 - Members

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for terms of five (5) years, or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.
(2)
The Governor shall consult professional societies and associations representing the three (3) design professions before making an appointment under this section.
(b)
(1)
Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state.
(2)
Five (5) members shall be architects of recognized standing who have been engaged in the independent practice of architecture for at least ten (10) years before appointment.
(3)
(A)
Two (2) members shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture.
(B)
The two (2) members shall represent consumers, and both shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(C)
The two (2) positions may not be held by the same person. Both shall be full voting members but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.
(4)
One (1) member shall be a landscape architect licensed by the board under §
17-36-301
et seq.
(5)
One (1) member shall be a registered interior designer registered by the board under §
17-35-301
et seq.
(c)
Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of his or her appointment from the Governor and before beginning his or her term of office shall file with the Secretary of State his or her written oath for the faithful discharge of his or her duties.
(d)
(1)
By due process of law, the Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or for any malfeasance in office.
(2)
Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for in subsection (b) of this section.
(3)
If the Governor does not name a successor for an unexpired term or fill a vacancy within three (3) months after the term of a member has expired or a vacancy occurred, then the remaining members of the board shall be empowered to, and may, fill the vacancy by electing a member having the qualifications required by subsection (b) of this section to serve out the vacant term.
(e)
Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement under §
25-16-901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 21, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; 1957, No. 219, § 1; 1959, No. 157, § 2; 1977, No. 113, §§ 1-3; 1981, No. 717, § 2; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-617 -- 6-619, 6-623 -- 6-626, 71-303; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 124; 1999, No. 1338, § 1; 2009, No. 1367, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-201 — 17-15-205) › Section 17-15-202 - Organization and proceedings

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall hold at least two (2) meetings each year for the purpose of examining the candidates for registration and license. Special meetings shall be held at such times as the regularly adopted rules of the board provide.
(b)
Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken without at least three (3) votes in accord.
(c)
The board shall adopt and have an official seal.
(d)
(1)
The board shall annually elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
(2)
The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person, and there may be included in the election, if deemed advisable by the board, a vice president.
(e)
All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter, §
17-35-101
et seq., and §
17-36-101
et seq. are to be defrayed by revenues provided for in this chapter, §
17-35-101
et seq., and §
17-36-101
et seq.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; 1957, No. 219, § 1; 1969, No. 334, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-303; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-201 — 17-15-205) › Section 17-15-204 - Records and reports

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration that shall show:
(1)
Name, age, and residence of the applicant;
(2)
Date of application;
(3)
Educational and other qualifications;
(4)
Whether or not an examination was required;
(5)
Whether the applicant was rejected;
(6)
Whether a certificate of registration was granted;
(7)
Date of the action of the board; and
(8)
Any other information as may be deemed necessary by the board.
(b)
A roster showing the names, addresses, and places of business of all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers shall be prepared by the secretary of the board at least one time each year.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-303; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-201 — 17-15-205) › Section 17-15-205 - Continuing education

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-301 - License required

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title "architect", or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-303 - Partnerships and corporations

(a)
A partnership or a corporation may be admitted to practice architecture in this state if:
(1)
Two-thirds (2/3) of the partners, if a partnership, or two-thirds (2/3) of the directors, if a corporation, are registered under the laws of any state to practice architecture or engineering; and
(2)
The person having the practice of architecture in his or her charge is himself or herself a partner, if a partnership, or a director, if a corporation, and registered to practice architecture in this state.
(b)
The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is authorized to require by rule any partnership or corporation practicing architecture in this state to file information concerning its officers, directors, beneficial owners, and other aspects of its business organization upon such forms as the board prescribes.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1345, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 2; 1959, No. 157, § 1; 1971, No. 582, § 1; 1981, No. 646, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-302.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-304 - Examinations

(a)
To be registered and licensed, an applicant must pass an examination for licensure.
(b)
(1)
To be qualified for admission to an examination to practice architecture in the State of Arkansas, an applicant shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2)
In addition, the applicant shall have all the qualifications required for admission to either the written examination or the senior examination of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
(c)
The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is empowered to make all necessary rules governing the content, grading, time, place, and method of conducting the examinations and may adopt the examinations and recommended grading procedures of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1346, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 17, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 4; 1971, No. 582, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-304; Acts 1993, No. 1219, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-305 - Certification generally

(a)
Upon payment of the proper fee under this chapter, the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall issue a certificate of registration and license to an applicant who:
(1)
In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter; or
(2)
(A)
Has been previously issued certificates of registration and license by a body created under legislative enactment of the State of Arkansas.
(B)
Certificates shall show a license number and the full name of the registrant and shall bear the signatures of the president and secretary and the seal of the board.
(b)
(1)
Issuance of a certificate of registration by the board is evidence that the person named in the certificate of registration is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered architect while the certificate remains unexpired and unrevoked.
(2)
Certification is synonymous with registration, with the full meaning and effect of a license to practice architecture.
(c)
Certificates of registration shall expire on July 31 of each year and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed.
(d)
Renewal may be effected at any time during the month of July by payment of the renewal fee under §
17-15-311
.
(e)
Upon issuing the initial certificate of registration, the board shall include a copy of the Arkansas Architectural Act, §
17-15-101
et seq. The licensee shall return a signed form to the board stating that he or she has read and understands the Arkansas Architectural Act, §
17-15-101
et seq.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-306; Acts 1999, No. 1338, § 4; 2009, No. 1367, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-307 - Official seal

(a)
Upon registration, each registrant hereunder shall obtain a seal of such design as the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall authorize and direct. Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a registered architect shall be stamped with this seal during the life of the registrant's certificate. It shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been revoked unless the certificate shall have been renewed or reissued.
(b)
No official of this state, or of any county, city, town, or village, now or hereafter charged with the enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations relating to the construction or alteration of buildings, shall accept or approve any plans or specifications which have not been prepared and submitted in full accord with all the provisions of this chapter. Nor shall any payment be approved by any public body for any work, the plans and specifications for which have not been so prepared and signed and sealed by the author.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1347, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 6[6A]; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-307.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-308 - Grounds for revocation

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may revoke the certificate of registration and license of an architect upon proof that:
(1)
The holder of the certificate of registration or license is practicing in violation of this chapter or of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter;
(2)
The license or certificate of registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation;
(3)
Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate of registration;
(4)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name;
(5)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of a felony listed under §
17-3-102
;
(6)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture a person not duly authorized to practice architecture under this chapter;
(7)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of architecture;
(8)
The holder of the certificate of registration or license has been guilty of gross incompetency or recklessness in the construction or designing of buildings;
(9)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration affixed or permitted to be affixed his or her seal or name to any plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible supervisory control; or
(10)
The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 18, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; 1971, No. 582, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-309 - Revocation proceedings

(a)
(1)
A person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct against a registrant.
(2)
The charges shall be:
(A)
In writing;
(B)
Sworn to by the person making them; and
(C)
Filed with the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers.
(b)
All charges deemed worthy of consideration by the board shall be heard by the board within three (3) months after the date upon which they are received by the secretary.
(c)
(1)
The time and place for the hearing shall be fixed by the board.
(2)
A copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing, shall be personally served on the registrant accused or shall be mailed to the registrant at his or her last known address at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for the hearing.
(3)
At the hearing, the accused registrant shall have the right to:
(A)
Appear personally and by counsel;
(B)
Cross-examine witnesses appearing against him or her; and
(C)
Produce evidence and witnesses in his or her own defense.
(d)
If after the hearing four (4) or more members of the board vote in favor of finding the accused guilty, the board shall revoke the certificate of registration and license of the architect.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 2 - NONMEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-10-101 — 17-56-202) › Chapter 15 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 17-15-101 — 17-15-312) › Subchapter 3 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 17-15-301 — 17-15-312) › Section 17-15-310 - Reissuance of certificate of registration

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may reissue a certificate of registration to a person whose certificate of registration has lapsed or has been suspended or revoked, if no charges of violation of this act are pending in any court of record in this state and three (3) or more members of the board vote in favor of reissuance.
Acts 1941, No. 270, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-310; Acts 2009, No. 1367, § 10.