Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-5-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Workforce Expansion Act of 2021”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-5-102 Legislative findings — Purpose
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(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Entrepreneurs and workers must pay various fees in order to work in a government-regulated profession or occupation or to start a small business in Arkansas;(2) Families trying to break the cycle of government dependency should not have to …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-5-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “License” means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that is required for an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession; and(2) (A) “Licensing entity” means an offic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-5-104 Fee waiver
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(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a licensing entity shall not require an initial fee for individuals who are seeking to receive a license in this state if the applicant:(1) Is receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assis…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-5-105 Licensing entity duties
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(1) A licensing entity shall:(1) Publish notice of the fee waiver on:(A) The website maintained by the licensing entity; and(B) Any relevant forms that an applicant is required to complete; and(2) Promulgate any necessary rules to implement this chapter. (1) Publish notice of the…