Arkansas Administrative Code

17 CAR § 20-109. Prelicensure criminal background check. (a) Pursuant to Acts 2019, No. 990, an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of whether: (1) The individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure; and (2) A waiver may be obtaine…

17 CAR § 20-110. Waiver request. (a) If an individual has been convicted of an offense listed in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(a), except those permanently disqualifying offenses found in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(e), the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters may waive dis…

17 CAR § 20-111. Continuing education. (a)(1) Except as set out in subsection (d) of this section, every registered forester shall complete eight (8) hours of approved continuing forestry education during each calendar year. (2) Of those eight (8) hours, at least one (1) hour sha…

17 CAR § 20-112. Complaints. (a) Filing a complaint. (1) Any person, including members of the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters and the Executive Director, may file a complaint against an individual found in violation of Arkansas Code § 17-31-101 et seq. (2) Comp…

17 CAR § 290-101. Purpose. (a) In order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state has been declared to be subject to oversight in the public interest. (b) This part is adopted in order to introduce qualifying…

17 CAR § 290-102. Definitions. The definitions used herein are as follows: (1) “Act” means the Registration of Geologists Act of 1987, Acts 1987, No. 701; (2) “Board” means the State Board of Geologist’s Examiners and also the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologis…

17 CAR § 290-201. Nominations to the board. The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may determine procedures whereby recommendations may be made to the Governor for geological member nominations to the board.

17 CAR § 290-202. Removal from the board. (a) The Governor may remove any member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists for: (1) Misconduct; (2) Incompetence; (3) Neglect of duty; or (4) Any other sufficient causes. (b) Vacancies in the membership of the b…

17 CAR § 290-203. Meetings. (a)(1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. (2) Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. (3) An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary t…

17 CAR § 290-204. Secretary-Treasurer. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall be the Secretary of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists (hereinafter known as secretary) and, in addition to his or her …

17 CAR § 290-301. Examinations. (a) Written examinations. The regular written examination for registration as a professional geologist in Arkansas shall consists of both parts of the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) test. National Association of State Board…

17 CAR § 290-302. Reciprocity. A person registered to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him or her by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and who in…

17 CAR § 290-303. Temporary or provisional licensure. (a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a temporary and provisional license immediately upon receipt of an application, the required fee, and the documentation required under 17 CAR § 290-30…

17 CAR § 290-304. Automatic licensure. (a) As used in this subsection, “uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the United States Uniformed Services who was discharged from active duty under circumstances other than dishonorable. (b) As used in this subsection, “autom…

17 CAR § 290-305. Prelicensure criminal background checks. (a) Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 17-3-101 et seq., an individual may petition for a prelicensure determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether a waiver …

17 CAR § 290-306. Criminal background waiver request. (a) If an individual has been convicted of an offense listed in Arkansas Code § 17-3-102(a) or (e) the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may waive disqualification of a potential applicant or revocation o…

17 CAR § 290-307. Certificate of registration. (a)(1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a certificate of registration, upon payment of the registration fee as provided to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met …

17 CAR § 290-401. Roster of professional geologists. (a) A roster of registered geologists will be posted on the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists website biannually. (b) The Secretary of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall publ…

17 CAR § 290-402. Address change. Each person who is an applicant for registration, a geologist-in-training, or a holder of a certificate of registration from the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall notify the board at its Little Rock office within sixty…

17 CAR § 290-501. Explanation. (a) A geologist who has not had the professional geologic experience required to qualify as a registered geologist may apply as a geologist-in-training. (b) Upon completion of experience requirements, the applicant may then apply for registration as…

17 CAR § 290-502. Minimum qualifications — Education. To be eligible for obtaining a geologist-in-training classification, an applicant shall either have: (1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with either a major in geology, engineering geology, or geological eng…

17 CAR § 290-503. Application. (a)(1) Application forms for classification as geologist-in-training are the same as those for registration as a geologist. (2) The applicant for geologist-in-training classification shall complete the entire application except for describing profes…

17 CAR § 290-601. Method of payment. (a) All fees required by the provisions of Acts 1987, No. 701, and the rules of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall be transmitted by money order, bank draft, or check payable to the board. (b) No fees are refunda…

17 CAR § 290-602. Expiration of registration — Penalty — Penalty period. (a) The registration shall expire annually on July 1. (b) Renewal notices to registrants will be mailed forty-five (45) days prior to the date of expiration. (c)(1) Late renewal application submitted during …

17 CAR § 290-603. Date of filing fee. When transmitted through the mail, fees required under provisions of this rule shall be deemed filed on the date shown by the post office cancellation mark appearing on the envelope containing the fee.

17 CAR § 290-604. Work force expansion act fee waiver. The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall waive the initial licensing fee if the applicant: (1) Is receiving assistance through the: (A) Arkansas Medicaid Program; (B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

17 CAR § 290-701. Code of ethics. (a)(1) Geology is a profession, and the privilege of professional practice requires responsibility as well as professional knowledge on the part of each practitioner. (2) Each registered professional geologist shall be guided by the highest stand…

17 CAR § 290-702. Investigation. The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall initiate an investigation at the next board meeting, either regular or called, of any such complaint and shall hold a hearing within three (3) calendar months or ninety (90) days af…

17 CAR § 290-703. Discipline. (a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall have the power to levy civil fines, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant who is found to have been involved in: (1) The practice of…

17 CAR § 295-101. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) “Ownership” means sole and exclusive right to sell or convey property when the terms his own or its own property is used in the residential builder licensing law; (2)(A) “Qualifying party” means a person who has passed the …

17 CAR § 295-102. Issuance of license. (a)(1) All licenses will be issued under the name and address listed on the front of the application form. (2) The use of any other name may constitute a violation. (3) It is the responsibility of the licensee to inform the Residential Contr…

17 CAR § 295-103. License expiration and renewal. (a) Expiration. All licenses shall expire at midnight of the date of its expiration. (b) Renewal. (1)(A) Renewal notices will be mailed approximately sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a license. (B) However, it shall be t…

17 CAR § 295-104. License applications. (a)(1) Any new application not complete within ninety (90) days after original receipt in the Residential Contractors Committee office will become invalid. Any new application not passing the committee’s review will be considered invalid af…

17 CAR § 295-105. License fees. (a) New applications — Individuals or entities not licensed by the Contractors Licensing Board. (1) All new applications for residential builder by individuals or entities not currently licensed by the board must be accompanied by a one hundred-dol…

17 CAR § 295-106. Inactive status. (a) A holder of a license may choose to become inactive in the State of Arkansas at the time of any renewal. (b) A license holder who is inactive may not bid on any contract, pull any permit, nor perform any work for which a license is required.…

17 CAR § 295-107. Experience required. (a) Residential building. (1) In order to show appropriate experience, qualifications, and ability to perform in residential building, the following must be provided: (A) Proof of four (4) years of appropriate, verifiable experience in the b…

17 CAR § 295-108. Examination required. Unless exempted by the provisions of Arkansas Code § 17-25-509, no person or entity shall be licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee unless the individual, or a qualifying party for an entity, has passed the written examination re…

17 CAR § 295-109. Financial requirements. (a) Residential building contractors, unlimited residential remodelers, and unlimited residential specialty contractors. (1) All new and renewal applications must be submitted with a compiled financial statement of the applicant, showing …

17 CAR § 295-110. Classifications. (a)(1) A contractor licensed as residential building contractor or a residential remodeler is considered to be a "general contractor" and is authorized to perform any of the "specialties" associated with the classification in question. (2) A con…

17 CAR § 295-111. Outline of classifications. (a) Residential building contractor: (1) Additions; (2) Awnings, canopies, and gutters; (3) Base and paving: (A) Base construction; (B) Hot and cold mixes; (C) Surface treatment; (D) Asphalt; and (E) Concrete paving; (4) Boat docks; (…

17 CAR § 295-112. Complaints and investigations. (a)(1) The purpose of the complaints procedure is to effectively deal with issues affecting the licensure of licensees. (2) The complaints procedure is not intended to function as a dispute resolution process or a code enforcement …

17 CAR § 295-113. Hearings and appeals. (a) All hearings and appeals of decisions of the Residential Contractors Committee will be held in accordance with the Arkansas Code § 17-25-501 et seq. and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) Ap…

17 CAR § 295-114. Deadlines. For any deadline that occurs on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday proclaimed by the State of Arkansas, the time to complete that event shall be extended until the next business day.

17 CAR § 295-115. Display of name and license number. Each contractor holding a license from the Residential Contractors Committee shall display in a prominent, legible manner the license number and contractor's name, as licensed, in letters not less than three inches (3”) high o…

17 CAR § 295-116. Uniformed service members, uniformed service veterans, and their spouses. (a) All applications submitted by uniformed service members, uniformed service veterans, and their spouses shall be expedited. (b)(1) A ninety-day temporary license shall be issued upon th…

17 CAR § 295-117. Fee waiver for certain applicants. (a)(1) An applicant may receive a waiver of the initial licensure fee, if eligible. (2) Eligible applicants are applicants who are applying as a sole proprietor and: (A) Are receiving assistance through the: (i) Arkansas, or cu…

17 CAR § 295-201. Issuance of registration. (a)(1) All registrations will be issued under the name and address listed on the front of the application form. (2) The use of any other name may constitute a violation. (3) It is the responsibility of the registrant to inform the Resid…