Powers and duties

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-2505 — under Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-27-2505

(1) The Department of Health shall administer and enforce this subchapter with the powers and duties to:(1) Require and regulate training and examinations for individuals engaged in performing lead-based paint activities under this subchapter;(2) Establish standards and procedures for the licensing and certification of firms and individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities and training providers engaged in training individuals for certification under this subchapter;(3) Enforce rules necessary or appropriate to the implementation of this subchapter, including without limitation taking legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction;(4) Issue licenses and certifications to all applicants that satisfy the requirements of this subchapter and any rule adopted under this subchapter;(5) Renew the licenses and certifications under this subchapter; and(6) Suspend or revoke the licenses and certifications under this subchapter for cause and after notice and opportunity for a hearing.

(1) Require and regulate training and examinations for individuals engaged in performing lead-based paint activities under this subchapter;

(2) Establish standards and procedures for the licensing and certification of firms and individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities and training providers engaged in training individuals for certification under this subchapter;

(3) Enforce rules necessary or appropriate to the implementation of this subchapter, including without limitation taking legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction;

(4) Issue licenses and certifications to all applicants that satisfy the requirements of this subchapter and any rule adopted under this subchapter;

(5) Renew the licenses and certifications under this subchapter; and

(6) Suspend or revoke the licenses and certifications under this subchapter for cause and after notice and opportunity for a hearing.