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Arkansas Statutes, Title 17

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Title 17, Professions, Occupations, and Businesses

83 chapters · 1,940 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 171,940 Ch 92, Pharmacists and Pharmacies102 Ch 95, Physicians and Surgeons86 Ch 82, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Den…68 Ch 26, Cosmetology and Related Occupations67 Ch 42, Real Estate License Law67 Ch 87, Nurses64 Ch 25, Contractors61 Ch 80, General Provisions46 Ch 40, Private Investigators and Private Se…44 Ch 12, Accountants43 Ch 17, Auctioneers40 Ch 20, Barbers40 Ch 97, Psychologists and Psychological Exam…39 Ch 27, Counselors38

19 sections·Filtered byTitle 17✕Ch 33✕

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) [Repealed.](2) “BTUH” means British Thermal Unit per hour of heat;(3) [Repealed.](4) [Repealed.](5) “Heating and air conditioning” means the process of treating air to control temperature, humidity, cleanliness, ventilation, or circulation to meet …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-102 Exemptions
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(a) This chapter shall not apply to:(1) Household appliances;(2) American Gas Association-approved unvented space heaters;(3) Factory assembled air-cooled, self-contained refrigeration equipment of one and one-half horsepower (1.5 h.p.) or less and which have no refrigerant lines…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-103 HVACR gas fitting and electrical work
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(a) Any individual licensed or registered to perform HVACR work may perform HVACR gas fitting work without obtaining any other license to perform the work. HVACR gas fitting work shall be performed in accordance with the appropriate standards for gas fitting work. (b) Any individ…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-104 Local permits and licensing
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Any individual who is licensed or registered under this chapter shall not be required to obtain a license from any city or county to perform HVACR work. However, the work performed shall be subject to local permits and inspections if required.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-105 Penalties — No enforcement of liens

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(a) (1) (A) (i) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or violates any rule or order of the HVACR Licensing Board or any permit, license, or certification may be assessed a civil penalty by the board in accordance with the rules issued by the board.(ii) The penalty…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-106 Exemptions for licenses

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(1) Persons licensed by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board pursuant to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Act, § 15-75-101 et seq., are exempt from the provisions of this chapter pertaining to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration when:(1) Engaged in the install…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-201 Creation — Members

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(a) There is hereby created the HVACR Licensing Board to be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The board shall be composed of the following members who shall be residents of the State of Arkansas:(1) The secretary of the board shal…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-202 Powers and duties

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(1) The HVACR Licensing Board may:(1) Adopt certain rules to ensure the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter;(2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (2)(B) of this section, adopt a mechanical code and standards for the conduct of HVACR work.(B) A mechanical cod…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-203 Administrative procedures

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For the purpose of this chapter, all hearings conducted by the HVACR Licensing Board and all appeals taken from the decisions of the board shall be pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-204 Fees

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(a) (1) The HVACR Licensing Board shall adopt a fee schedule by rule. The fee schedule may include, but is not limited to:(A) Testing fees;(B) License fees;(C) Civil penalty fees;(D) Registration fees;(E) Inspection fees;(F) Renewal fees;(G) Late renewal fees; and(H) Late penalty…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-205 Disposition

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(a) (1) All fees or payments of any type collected by the HVACR Licensing Board under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues, and the Treasurer of State shall credit those fees or payments to the “HVACR Licensing Fund” which is hereby created.…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-301 License required

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(a) It is unlawful for any person to engage in HVACR work without the appropriate license or registration provided by this chapter, unless exempted pursuant to this chapter. (b) It is unlawful for any licensee to allow a nonlicensed person to use his or her Arkansas HVACR license…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-302 Qualifications

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(a) An applicant for an HVACR license must meet the following minimum requirements. The applicant must:(1) Be an individual of at least eighteen (18) years of age;(2) Make application to the Department of Labor and Licensing on forms prescribed by the HVACR Licensing Board;(3) Sp…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-303 Classes of licenses

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(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every individual who designs, installs, constructs, maintains, services, repairs, alters, or modifies any HVACR system or any portion of an HVACR system in the State of Arkansas shall obtain one (1) of the following classes of lic…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-304 Display of license number

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Every individual licensed under this chapter shall display his or her HVACR license number on all his or her business vehicles and in all forms of advertising in a manner prescribed by the rules promulgated by the HVACR Licensing Board.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-305 Grounds for denial

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(1) All applicants who meet the requirements for licensure or registration shall be issued the appropriate license or registration, except that the HVACR Licensing Board may deny a license if the applicant has:(1) Committed any act which if committed by a licensee or registrant w…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-306 Expiration and renewal

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All licenses or registrations issued under this chapter shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance or at a time specified by the HVACR Licensing Board of the Department of Labor and Licensing. To renew a license or registration, the licensee must submit to the Departmen…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-307 Grounds for suspension or revocation

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(1) The HVACR Licensing Board, on its own motion, may make investigations and conduct hearings and, on its own motion or upon complaint in writing signed and verified by the complainant, suspend or revoke any license or registration if it finds that the holder of the license or r…

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-33-308 Procedure for suspension or revocation

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(a) A license may be suspended or revoked pursuant to the procedures of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) An appeal may be had from the hearing pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (c) Any member of the HVACR …