Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Consulting engineer” means a professional engineer whose principal occupation is the independent practice of engineering, whose livelihood is obtained by offering engineering services to the public, who serves clients as an independent fiduciary, …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-102 Penalties — Violations
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(a) (1) A person who practices or offers to practice engineering in this state in violation of this chapter and a person using or attempting to use as his or her own the certificate of licensure of another, who gives false evidence of any kind to the State Board of Licensure for …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-103 Injunction — Liability of board
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(a) (1) Upon proper determination that a person has been found guilty of violating this chapter, the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may file a civil suit in the proper court in the jurisdiction in which the service or work is being …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-104 Construction
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The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under its provisions to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, and/or processes or other utilita…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-105 Exemptions
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(1) Other Professions. This chapter does not prevent the practice by:(1) Other Professions. The practice of any other legally recognized profession;(2) Temporary Permits. (A) (i) The practice or offer to practice of engineering by a person not a resident of or having no establish…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-106 “Good Samaritan” law
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A professional engineer who 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, hur…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-201 Creation — Members
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(a) There is created a State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors, consisting of nine (9) members to be appointed by the Governor. (b) (1) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, at least thirty-five (35) years of age,…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-202 Officers and Director of State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
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(1) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall:(1) Select its own officers; and(2) Have the power in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing to employ a Director of the State Board of Licensure for Pro…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-203 Powers, duties, and proceedings
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(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall:(1) Meet at least two (2) times each year;(2) Have a seal that shall be affixed to each certificate of licensure; and(3) Require that plans, specifications, plats, and reports issued by a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-204 Claims against board members
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A person making a claim against a member of the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors has the burden of proving the absence of good faith.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-205 Duty of Attorney General
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(a) The Attorney General or his or her assistant shall act as legal advisor to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors and render such legal assistance as necessary in carrying out this chapter. (b) It is the duty of the Attorney General…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-301 Licensure requirement — Exceptions
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(1) A person, unless licensed under the present law, shall not practice or offer to practice engineering unless that person has been licensed under this chapter, except that:(1) An engineer-intern may engage in such a practice as an employee of or under the supervision of a licen…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-302 Applicant qualifications — Examination
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(a) Except as provided hereafter, each applicant for licensure shall submit to an examination by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors and, if found to be qualified, shall be registered, depending on his or her education and experience…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-303 Authorization certificates
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(a) (1) The practice or offer to practice for others, as defined in § 17-30-101, by individuals licensed under this chapter through a firm is permitted if:(A) The professional engineers of the firm are licensed under this chapter or are practicing under § 17-30-105; and(B) The fi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-304 Fees — Renewal of certificates — Disposition of funds — Inactive — Reinstatements
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(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may establish application fees, certificate fees, renewal fees, license reinstatement fees, examination fees, penalties for late renewals or cancellations, and any other fees it deems necessary…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-305 Administrative violations and penalties
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(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, restore, or renew a certificate of licensure of, or place on probation, fine, or reprimand a professional engineer who is:(1) Found guilty of:(A) Fraud …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-306 Disciplinary action — Procedures
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(a) The rules promulgated by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors for disciplinary procedures shall be based on and consistent with the model rules of procedure of the Attorney General. (b) A charge, unless dismissed or settled inform…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-30-307 Continuing education requirements
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(a) (1) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall issue rules establishing the continuing education requirements for professional engineers and engineer-interns.(2) The rules shall take into account the accessibility to applicants of…