Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-101 Title
0.1K chars
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Earn and Learn Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-102 Legislative findings — Purpose
1.2K chars
(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Apprenticeships prioritize on-the-job training and provide workers the opportunity to earn a paycheck while working towards industry-recognized credentials;(2) Apprenticeships allow employers to build a skilled workforce according to indust…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-103 Definitions
1.6K chars
(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Apprenticeship” means a program that meets the federal guidelines set out in 29 C.F.R. Part 29, as existing on March 1, 2021, and existing programs currently implementing work requirements as approved by the United States Office of Apprenticeship …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-104 Treatment of apprenticeships regarding licenses
3.4K chars
(a) A licensing entity shall grant a license to an applicant who:(1) Completes an apprenticeship in the licensed occupation or profession;(2) Passes an examination, if deemed to be necessary by the licensing entity;(3) Pays any fees deemed necessary by the licensing entity;(4) Do…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-105 Construction
0.8K chars
(1) This chapter does not apply to:(1) A licensing entity that does not license individual workers for which there is an apprenticeship program established under 29 C.F.R. Part 29, as existing on March 1, 2021;(2) A license that requires the educational equivalent of a bachelor's…