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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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 2 - LICENSING (§§ 17-39-201 — 17-39-215) › Section 17-39-214 - Denial, suspension, revocation - Appeal

(a)
An applicant or licensee dissatisfied with the action of the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police in denying, suspending, or revoking a license may appeal the decision of the director under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
(b)
The director may be represented in an appeal by the Attorney General or any of his or her assistants.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5947, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 24, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1967, No. 413, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2221.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 2 - LICENSING (§§ 17-39-201 — 17-39-215) › Section 17-39-215 - Rules

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may promulgate rules to permit the efficient administration of this subchapter and subchapter 1.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5948, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 25, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1216,§ 25, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-301 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Voice stress analysis" means the procedure for analyzing the responses of an individual to a specific set of questions;
(2)
"Voice stress analysis examiner" means an individual who has been trained in the operation of a voice stress analysis machine and who maintains a current certificate from a recognized training facility; and
(3)
"Voice stress analysis machine" means a device that has the ability to electronically analyze the responses of an individual to a specific set of questions and to record the analysis, both digitally and on a graph.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 26, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1987, No. 858, § 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-302 - Examinations not admissible in criminal proceedings

This subchapter shall not be construed to permit the results of any voice stress analysis examination to be introduced or admitted in any criminal proceeding.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 27, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 858, § 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-303 - Applicant burden of proof

An applicant who seeks licensure under this subchapter as a certified voice stress analysis examiner has the burden to provide sufficient information to bring himself or herself within the licensing standards that would allow the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police to determine if the applicant is qualified to hold the license.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5949, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 28, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1987, No. 858, § 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-305 - Fees

(a)
(1)
Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the applicant for licensure under this subchapter shall pay the following fees:
(A)
For an initial two-year voice stress analysis examiner's license, one hundred twenty dollars ($120);
(B)
For a two-year renewal of a voice stress analysis examiner's license, fifty dollars ($50.00);
(C)
For the issuance of an optional wallet-sized voice stress analysis examiner's license photo identification card, fifteen dollars ($15.00);
(D)
For the issuance of a duplicate voice stress analysis examiner's license, ten dollars ($10.00); and
(E)
For renewal of a license that has been expired for less than six (6) months, a late fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).
(2)
A certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement agency or correctional agency and who is applying for his or her license as a certified voice stress analysis examiner to be used solely in conjunction with his or her employment is not required to pay the fee under subdivisions (a)(1)(A) and (B) of this section.
(b)
(1)
All fees received by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police under this subchapter are nonrefundable and shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.
(2)
Money remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall not revert to any other fund but shall carry over to the next fiscal year.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5952, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 30, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1987, No. 858, §§ 3, 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-307 - Rules

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may promulgate rules to permit the efficient administration of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5954, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 32, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1987, No. 858, § 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-308 - Conduct of voice stress analysis examination

(a)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a voice stress analysis examination shall be conducted only in person.
(b)
Before undergoing the voice stress analysis examination, the subject of the voice stress analysis examination shall provide his or her written permission.
(c)
The certified voice stress analysis examiner shall record and analyze the responses of the subject of the voice stress analysis examination.
(d)
(1)
A certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement or correctional agency and who is acting in the course of his or her employment for the law enforcement agency may conduct a voice stress analysis examination from a legally recorded conversation.
(2)
If the voice stress analysis examination is conducted under subdivision (d)(1) of this section:
(A)
The conversation may be recorded:
(i)
In person; or
(ii)
By telephone; and
(B)
The certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee shall ensure compliance with subsection (b) of this section.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 33, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1987, No. 858, § 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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-309 - Criminal background check

(a)
(1)
Each first-time applicant and each applicant for renewal of licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner shall apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(2)
Criminal history records from the Arkansas Crime Information Center shall be available to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police for the review of an applicant's qualifications.
(b)
The state and national criminal background check shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints.
(c)
The applicant shall sign a release of information to the director and shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and national criminal background check.
(d)
Upon completion of the state and national criminal background check, the division shall forward to the director all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant.
(e)
This section does not apply to a certified law enforcement officer or correctional employee who is a full-time employee of a law enforcement agency or correctional agency and who is applying for licensure as a certified voice stress analysis examiner for the purpose of the full-time employment with the law enforcement agency.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 936,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5956, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5955, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 34, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-310 - Prohibited acts - Penalties

(a)
It is unlawful for a person to conduct a certified voice stress analysis examination unless that person holds a valid license as a voice stress analysis examiner issued by the Department of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
A person who knowingly violates this subchapter or a person who falsely states or misrepresents that he or she is a properly licensed certified voice stress analysis examiner shall upon conviction be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 35, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-311 - Injunction

(a)
If a person violates this subchapter, the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police, through the Attorney General, may apply in the circuit court having jurisdiction for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
Upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated this subchapter, may issue a temporary injunction without notice or bond enjoining the continued violation.
(2)
If it is established that the person has violated or is violating this subchapter, the court may enter a decree perpetually enjoining the violation or enforcing compliance with this subchapter.
(c)
In case of violation of any order or decree issued under this section, the court may sentence the offender for contempt of court.
(d)
Punishment for a violation under this section shall be in addition to, but not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5957, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 36, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-312 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 37, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 39 - POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS AND VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-101 — 17-39-313) › Subchapter 3 - VOICE STRESS ANALYSIS EXAMINERS (§§ 17-39-301 — 17-39-313) › Section 17-39-313 - Division of Arkansas State Police administration - Powers and duties

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may perform the functions and duties enumerated within this subchapter with respect to the licensing of certified voice stress analysis examiners and perform all other acts incidental and necessary to the proper performance of the functions and duties as prescribed in this subchapter.
(b)
The director shall issue rules consistent with this subchapter for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter and shall prescribe and issue forms in connection with this subchapter.
(c)
The director shall have no financial, personal, or business interests, contingent or otherwise, in an entity licensed under this subchapter.
(d)
The director or his or her designee is the agent for service of process for all legal process and documents required by law to be served in conjunction with this subchapter.
(e)
The director may grant, deny, suspend, or revoke any license issued under this subchapter and levy fines for violation of the licensing provisions of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5958, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1156,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 38, eff. 9/1/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1472,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-101 - Title

This chapter may be cited as the "Private Security Agency, Private Investigator, and School Security Licensing and Credentialing Act".
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 39, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2122.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-104 - Penalties

(a)
A person who violates this chapter upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(b)
A person who violates this chapter within one (1) year of a previous violation upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 42, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 33; 1981, No. 792, § 16; 1983, No. 899, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2154, 71-2161; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 3.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-105 - Notice of violation

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall not deny, suspend, revoke, or fine any person required to be licensed, credentialed, or commissioned under this chapter unless the person has been notified of the alleged violation of this chapter within three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the occurrence of the alleged violation.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5962, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 43, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1983, No. 899, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2160.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-106 - Exclusive regulation - Authority of political subdivisions

(a)
The regulation of investigation, security, and alarm systems companies is exclusive to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
Licensees and employees of licensees under the provisions of this chapter are not required to obtain any authorization, permit, franchise, or license from, or pay another fee or franchise tax to, or post bond in any city, county, or other political subdivision of this state to engage in the business or perform any service authorized under this chapter.
(c)
However, any city or county may require a company operating within its jurisdiction to register without fee and may adopt an ordinance to require users of alarm systems to obtain revocable permits without fee.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5963, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 44, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1989, No. 926, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 45, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1991, No. 709, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-108) › Section 17-40-108 - Battery-charged fences - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
(A)
"Alarm system" means a device or system that:
(i)
Transmits a signal intended to summon law enforcement of a municipality in response to a burglary; or
(ii)
Is used to:
(a)
Prevent or detect burglary, theft, pilferage, fire, or other loss of property; or
(b)
Prevent or detect intrusion.
(B)
"Alarm system" does not include an alarm:
(i)
Installed on a motor vehicle, unless the motor vehicle is used for habitation at a permanent site; or
(ii)
Designed to alert only the inhabitants within the premises;
(2)
"Battery-charged fence" means a fence that:
(A)
Interfaces with an alarm system in a manner that enables the fence to cause the connected alarm system to transmit a signal intended to summon law enforcement in response to a burglary;
(B)
Is located on property that is not designated by a municipality or county for residential use;
(C)
Has an energizer that is driven by a commercial storage battery that is not more than twelve volts (12v) of direct current;
(D)
Produces an electric charge on contact that does not exceed energizer characteristics set for electric fence energizers by the standards established by the International Electrotechnical Commission, as it existed on January 1, 2023;
(E)
Is completely surrounded by a nonelectric perimeter fence or wall that is not less than five feet (5') in height;
(F)
Is not taller than:
(i)
Ten feet (10') in height; or
(ii)
Two feet (2') higher than the height of the nonelectric perimeter fence or wall, whichever is taller;
(G)
Is marked with conspicuous warning signs that are located on the electric fence at not less than thirty-foot (30') intervals and that read:
"WARNING - ELECTRIC FENCE"; and
(H)
Has all ancillary components and a battery charger that produces a very small current to maintain the battery;
(3)
"County" means any county in this state; and
(4)
"Municipality" means:
(A)
A city of the first class;
(B)
A city of the second class; or
(C)
An incorporated town.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality or county shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or rule that:
(1)
Requires a permit for the installation or use of a battery-charged fence that is in addition to any alarm system permit or license issued by the municipality or county;
(2)
Imposes installation or operational requirements for a battery-charged fence; or
(3)
Prohibits the installation or use of a battery-charged fence.
(c)
This section does not apply to a fence used for agricultural or aquacultural purposes.
Added by Act 2023, No. 267,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 47, eff. 9/1/2015.
Subchapter heading amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 46, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2125.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed without reference to the 2015 amendment by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 48, eff. 9/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 26, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 5; 1981, No. 792, § 1; 1983, No. 899, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2126.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 49, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 6-8; 1981, No. 792, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2127 -- 71-2129; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 146.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-204 - Administration

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the director and shall have no financial, personal, or business interests in an entity licensed under this chapter.
(b)
All legal processes and all documents required by law shall be served upon the director or his or her designee or filed within the Division of Arkansas State Police.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5964, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 50, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2125.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-205 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 51, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2129.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-206 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 52, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 9, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2130, 71-2133.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-207 - Powers and duties

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
To determine the qualifications of applicants as provided in this chapter;
(2)
To investigate alleged violations of this chapter and of any rules adopted by the director;
(3)
To grant, deny, suspend, or revoke any license, credential, or commission issued under this chapter and to levy fines for violation of this chapter;
(4)
To authorize a licensed or credentialed private investigator from another state to operate in this state for up to ten (10) calendar days without being issued a credential under this chapter, under the rules promulgated by the director;
(5)
To promulgate reasonable rules in the manner provided by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.; and
(6)
To establish and enforce standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed, credentialed, or commissioned under this chapter.
(b)
(1)
In the conduct of any investigation performed under this chapter, the director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents.
(2)
(A)
The administrative hearing officer shall conduct the administrative hearing, and he or she may administer oaths, require testimony, and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, or other relevant evidence.
(B)
The administrative hearing officer shall submit his or her recommendation to the director within sixty (60) days of the hearing.
(c)
The director may designate a person on his or her staff to administer and carry out this chapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5965, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 53, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 9, 10; 1981, No. 792, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2130, 71-2131.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-208 - Training of personnel

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall establish minimum training requirements under this chapter for a private security officer, a commissioned security officer, and a commissioned school security officer.
(b)
For a private security officer, the minimum training requirements under this chapter include without limitation the following topics:
(1)
Legal limitations on the use of firearms and on the powers and authority of the private security officer;
(2)
Familiarity with this chapter;
(3)
Field note taking and report writing; and
(4)
Other topics that the director deems necessary.
(c)
For a commissioned security officer, the minimum training requirements under this chapter include without limitation the following topics:
(1)
Legal limitations on the use of firearms and on the powers and authority of the commissioned security officer;
(2)
Familiarity with this chapter;
(3)
Field note taking and report writing;
(4)
Range firing and procedure and handgun safety and maintenance; and
(5)
Other topics the director deems necessary.
(d)
For a commissioned school security officer, the minimum training requirements under this chapter include without limitation the following topics:
(1)
Legal limitations on the use of firearms and on the powers and authority of the commissioned school security officer;
(2)
Familiarity with this chapter;
(3)
Field note taking and report writing;
(4)
Fundamental use of firearms, including firearm safety drills, tactics, and required qualification on an approved course of fire;
(5)
Active shooter training;
(6)
Active shooter simulation scenarios;
(7)
Trauma care;
(8)
Defensive tactics;
(9)
Weapon retention;
(10)
Handgun safety and maintenance; and
(11)
Other topics the director deems necessary.
(e)
When an individual meets the training requirements approved by the director, that individual shall not be required to be retrained until two (2) years after the private security officer, commissioned security officer, or commissioned school security officer is commissioned.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5966, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 54, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 36; 1979, No. 907, § 20; 1981, No. 792, § 18; 1983, No. 899, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2157; Acts 2005, No. 2237, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE POLICE (§§ 17-40-201 — 17-40-209) › Section 17-40-209 - Fees - Disposition of funds - Legislative intent

(a)
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the cost of investigating and credentialing private investigators or licensing private security agencies as authorized by this chapter be borne by the individuals and agencies so credentialed or licensed.
(b)
To assure that the intent is carried out, the expenditure for personal services and operating expenses associated with investigating and licensing, credentialing, or commissioning of individuals and agencies required to be licensed, credentialed, or commissioned under this chapter shall be limited in the aggregate to the amount deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund from license, credential, and commission fees of the individuals and agencies.
(c)
In order to provide sufficient revenues to carry out the duties and functions prescribed by this chapter, the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall levy fees for licenses, credentials, and commissions as authorized by this chapter as determined by the director.
(d)
A late fee or a fine may be levied by the director.
(e)
(1)
All funds received by the director shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.
(2)
Money remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall carry over to the next fiscal year and shall not revert to any other fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5968, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5967, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 55, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 17; 1979, No. 907, § 11; 1981, No. 792, § 9; 1983, No. 537, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2138, 71-2162; Acts 1989, No. 926, § 3; 1995, No. 430, § 1; 1999, No. 1493, § 4; 2005, No. 2237, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-302 - Fees

(a)
The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may assess fees under this chapter as follows:
(1)
For an initial application:
(A)
Alarm systems agent, alarm systems apprentice, alarm systems technician, or alarm systems monitor credential............... $40.00;
(B)
Class A license............... $600;
(C)
Class B license............... $600;
(D)
Class C license............... $850;
(E)
Class D license............... $300;
(F)
Class E-M license............... $600;
(G)
Class E Restricted license............... $600;
(H)
Class E-S license............... $600;
(I)
Class E Unrestricted license............... $600;
(J)
Class G license............... $1,200;
(K)
Security guard credential............... $40.00; and
(L)
Credentialed private investigator............... $450;
(2)
For a renewal application:
(A)
Alarm systems agent, alarm systems apprentice, alarm systems technician, or alarm systems monitor credential............... $40.00;
(B)
Class A license............... $300;
(C)
Class B license............... $300;
(D)
Class C license............... $500;
(E)
Class D license............... $150;
(F)
Class E-M license............... $300;
(G)
Class E Restricted license............... $300;
(H)
Class E-S license............... $300;
(I)
Class E Unrestricted license............... $300;
(J)
Class G license............... $600;
(K)
Security guard credential............... $40.00; and
(L)
Credentialed private investigator............... $150; and
(3)
For the following:
(A)
Replacement credential or commission photo identification card............... $5.00;
(B)
Duplicate wall-mounted license............... $10.00;
(C)
Late renewal fee for a:
(i)
Class A license............... $150;
(ii)
Class B license............... $150;
(iii)
Class C license............... $250;
(iv)
Class D license............... $75.00;
(v)
Class E license, any version............... $150; and
(vi)
Class G license............... $300; and
(D)
Transfer fee for:
(i)
A credentialed private investigator............... $75.00; and
(ii)
An alarm systems agent, alarm systems apprentice, alarm systems technician, or alarm systems monitor credential............... $20.00.
(b)
Applicable state and national criminal background check fees are as set under the Arkansas State Criminal Records Act, §
12-12-1501
et seq., or by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c)
All fees under this section are nonrefundable.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5970, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 58, eff. 9/1/2015.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-308 - License or credential - Insurance prerequisite

(a)
A Class B, Class C, or Class G license shall not be issued to an applicant under this chapter unless the applicant files with the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police proof of a policy of continuing public liability insurance in a sum not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), conditioned to compensate any person for damages, including, but not limited to, bodily injury caused by wrongful acts of the principal or its servants, officers, agents, and employees in the conduct of any business licensed by this chapter.
(b)
A Class B or Class C license shall not be issued to an armored car company unless the applicant files with the director proof of a valid and continuing policy of armored car cargo insurance protecting customers' valuables in a sum not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).
(c)
(1)
All Class E licensees shall maintain in force at all times while licensed a public liability insurance policy, with minimum limits of liability of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
(2)
All alarm systems companies that issue Underwriters Laboratories certificates for local mercantile, central station, or police connected alarms shall maintain in force at all times a public liability insurance policy in an amount of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
(3)
Proof of public liability insurance shall be provided to the director at the time of application or renewal or upon request.
(4)
This section does not pertain to alarm systems companies that do not sell, install, or service alarm systems.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 21, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5977, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 62, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 32; 1981, No. 792, § 15; 1983, No. 766, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2153; Acts 1989, No. 926, §§ 7, 8; 1991, No. 57, § 1; 1999, No. 1493, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-309 - License and credential - Classifications

For purposes of defining the scope of licenses under this chapter, the following license classifications are established:
(1)
"Class A" means a license issued to an investigations company employing one (1) or more individuals;
(2)
"Class B" means a security services contractor license;
(3)
"Class C" means a license that includes the operations within a Class A license and a Class B license;
(4)
"Class D" means a license for a single individual operating as an investigations company with no other employees who are required to be licensed or credentialed under this chapter;
(5)
"Class E Restricted" means a license for an alarm systems company the work of which is limited to structures that are not required by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code to have a fire alarm system;
(6)
"Class E Unrestricted" means a license for an alarm systems company that installs fire alarm systems that are required by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code;
(7)
"Class E-M" means an alarm systems company license covering only monitoring;
(8)
"Class E-S" means a single-station alarm systems company license restricted to one-family and two-family dwellings; and
(9)
"Class G" means a general license for operations included within Class A, Class B, Class E Restricted, and Class E Unrestricted licenses.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 63, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 16; 1981, No. 792, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2137; Acts 1989, No. 926, § 9; 1999, No. 1493, § 8; 2001, No. 1474, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-310 - License and credential - Form

A license or credential when issued shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and shall include the:
(1)
Name of the licensee or credential holder;
(2)
Name under which the licensee or credential holder is to operate; and
(3)
License or credential number and date of expiration.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5978, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 64, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2141.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-311 - License and credential - Assignability

A license or credential issued under this chapter is not assignable.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 65, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2143.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-312 - License and credential - Termination

The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe by rule the procedure under which a license or credential issued under this chapter may be terminated by the licensee or credential holder.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5979, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 66, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2144.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-313 - License and credential - Expiration and renewal

(a)
(1)
A license or credential issued under this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance.
(2)
To renew an unexpired license or credential, the licensee or the credential holder shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter.
(3)
Upon approval of the application by the director, a renewal license or credential shall be issued.
(b)
(1)
A suspended license or credential is subject to expiration and may be renewed as provided in this chapter.
(2)
However, renewal does not entitle the licensee or the credential holder, while the license or credential remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed or credentialed activity.
(c)
It is unlawful for a suspended licensee or credential holder or an employee of the suspended licensee or credential holder to operate while the license or credential is suspended.
(d)
A license or credential that is not renewed within six (6) months after its expiration shall not be renewed thereafter.
(e)
The holder of the license or credential that has been expired for more than six (6) months may obtain a new license or credential only on compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of an initial license or credential.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5980, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 67, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 34, 35, 37; 1981, No. 792, §§ 17, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2155, 71-2156, 71-2158.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-314 - Managers

(a)
The business of each licensee shall be operated under the direction and control of at least one (1) manager.
(b)
A person shall not act as a manager of a licensee or private business until the person has:
(1)
Demonstrated the person's qualifications by a written examination; and
(2)
Made a satisfactory showing to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police that the person has the qualifications prescribed by this chapter.
(c)
It is unlawful for an individual to make application to the director as manager or to serve as manager of an investigations company, security services contractor, private business, or alarm systems company unless the individual intends to maintain a supervisory position on a daily basis for the investigations company, security services contractor, private business, or alarm systems company.
(d)
(1)
If a manager who has qualified as provided in this section ceases to be manager for any reason, the licensee shall notify the director in writing within fourteen (14) days from the cessation of the manager.
(2)
If notice under subdivision (d)(1) of this section is given, the license shall remain in force for a reasonable length of time to be determined by the rules of the director and pending the qualification of another manager.
(3)
If the licensee fails to provide the notice under subdivision (d)(1) of this section to the director within the fourteen-day period, the licensee's license may be subject to suspension, a fine, or revocation.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 22, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5981, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 68, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 13, 18; 1981, No. 792, § 10; 1983, No. 899, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2134, 71-2139; Acts 1989, No. 926, § 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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-315 - Duties of licensee or credential holder

(a)
Each licensee or credential holder shall maintain a record containing the information relative to his or her employees as may be prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
At all times a licensee or credential holder shall be legally responsible for the good conduct in the business of each employee, including the licensee's manager.
(c)
A licensee or credential holder finding a violation of this chapter shall report the violation to the local authority and to the director.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5982, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 69, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, §§ 24, 26; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 71-2145, 71-2147; Acts 1999, No. 1493, § 9.
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 40 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (§§ 17-40-101 — 17-40-356) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSE, CREDENTIAL, AND COMMISSION (§§ 17-40-301 — 17-40-356) › Section 17-40-316 - Licenses and credentials - Change of address, telephone number, email address, name, or officers or partners

(a)
A licensee or credential holder shall notify the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police within fourteen (14) days after a change of the licensee's or credential holder's name, address, telephone number, email address, or officer or partner.
(b)
A licensee or manager shall notify the director within fourteen (14) days after a change in the credentialed person's name, address, telephone number, or email address.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5983, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 70, eff. 9/1/2015.
Acts 1977, No. 429, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2142.