Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Kind of soil” means a group of natural bodies that has a discrete combination of landscape, morphological, chemical, and physical properties;(2) (A) “Practice of soil classifying” or “practice of professional soil classifying”:(i) Means any servic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-102 Penalties
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(a) Each of the following shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, for each offense of which he or she is convicted, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200):(1) Any person who:(A) Practices or offers to practic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-103 Exemptions
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(1) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or affect:(1) The practice or offer to practice of soil classifying by a person not a resident or having no established place of business in this state, provided that the person is legally qualified by the provisions of this chap…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-201 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-47-201Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-202 Powers of Arkansas Natural Resources Commission
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(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have the power to:(1) Administer this chapter;(2) Adopt and amend all bylaws and rules of procedure to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions, consistent with thi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-203 Records and reports — Disposition of funds
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(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall:(1) Keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration which shall show the name, age, and last known address of each applicant, his or her education, experience, and other qualifications, type of examinat…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-301 Registration required
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No person shall practice or offer to practice professional soil classifying as defined by this chapter unless the person is registered to practice under or exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-302 Eligibility — Application
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(a) To be eligible for registration as a professional soil classifier or certification as a soil classifier-in-training, an applicant shall submit a written application to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission containing information the commission may require, together with f…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-303 Examinations
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(a) Examinations shall be held at times and places which the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall determine. (b) Examinations required on fundamental soil subjects may be taken at any time prescribed by the commission. (c) The final examinations may not be taken until the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-304 Professional soil classifiers — Qualifications — Registration
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(a) An applicant otherwise eligible shall be admitted to registration as a professional soil classifier if he or she has successfully passed an examination in the principles and practice of soil classifying as prescribed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and has one (1…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-305 Soil classifier-in-training — Qualifications — Certification
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(1) Unless otherwise qualified, a person shall be admitted to certification as a soil classifier-in-training. The certification shall be valid for four (4) years, if he or she is a person who:(1) Is a graduate of a soils curriculum approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-306 Issuance — Form — Evidence
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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall issue a certificate of registration upon payment of the registration fee as provided for in § 17-47-307 to any applicant who, in the opinion of the commission, has met the requirements of this chapter. (b) Enrollment cards shall…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-307 Registration fees
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(1) Registration fees shall be established by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission subject to the following limitations:(1) The registration fee for professional soil classifiers shall be in an amount of not less than twenty dollars ($20.00) nor more than one hundred dollars…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-308 Expiration and renewal
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(a) Certificates of registration shall expire on June 30 following their issuance and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. (b) (1) It shall be the duty of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to notify every person registered under this chapter of the date of…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-309 Reissuance
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A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. A reasonable charge shall be made for reissuance.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-310 Code of ethics
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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall cause to have prepared and shall adopt a code of ethics, a copy of which shall be delivered to every registrant and applicant for registration under this chapter. (b) The delivery shall constitute due notice to all registrants. …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-311 Disciplinary actions — Grounds
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(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have the power to suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke the certificate of registration of, or reprimand, any registrant who is guilty of:(1) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration;(2) Gross negligence, incompe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-47-312 Disciplinary actions — Procedure
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(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violation of the code of ethics against any individual registrant. (b) Charges shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them, and shall be filed with t…