Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-308 Reciprocity
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(1) Upon application therefor and the payment of a fee set by the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the commission may issue a certificate of registration as a registered forester in Arkansas to any qualified person of any state of the United States or its possessions, or Canada, pro…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-309 Revocation — Grounds — Proceedings
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(a) The Department of Agriculture may receive and investigate complaints against registered foresters and the Arkansas Forestry Commission may make findings thereon. (b) (1) The commission may revoke the certificate of any registered forester who has been convicted of a felony li…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-31-310 Reissuance
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(a) A new certificate of registration to replace any revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate may be issued, subject to the rules of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, and for a charge fixed by the commission. (b) The commission may also reissue a certificate of registra…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1987”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists;(2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology;(3) “Geologist-in-training” means a person who meets all requirements for registration except length of expe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-103 Penalty
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(a) Any person who violates this chapter or who does any of the following shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor:(1) Publicly practices or offers to publicly practice geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter;(2) Presents or attem…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-104 Legal and other assistance
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(a) The Attorney General or one of his or her assistants shall act as legal adviser to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists and render legal assistance needed to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. (b) The board …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-105 Contracts with registered geologist only
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This state, its political subdivisions, and all public boards, districts, commissions, or authorities shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing an Arkansas-registered geologist.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-106 Injunction — Liability of board
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(a) (1) Upon proper determination that any person has violated the provisions of this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may seek an injunction in the proper court of the county in which the violation occurred for the purpose of restraining or pr…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-201 Creation — Members — Compensation
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(a) (1) There is created the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.(2) It shall be the duty of the board to administer this chapter and promulgate rules for registration of qualified geological applicants.(3) The board shall comprise:(A) Five (5) members who sha…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-202 Meeting — Notice
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(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall hold a meeting within thirty (30) days after appointment and thereafter shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. (b) (1) An affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-203 Officers — Temporary assistance
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(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer from among its members. Elections shall be held annually and on a basis in which the officers will serve for a period of one (1) year. The chair shall be rotat…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-204 Powers and duties generally
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(1) In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall:(1) Adopt, after notice and public hearing, modify, repeal, promulgate, and enforce rules reasonably necessary to:(A) Implement or effectuate it…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-205 Code of professional conduct
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(a) (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall cause to have prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under this chapter and which shall be published …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-206 Witnesses and documents — Subpoenas
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(a) In carrying into effect this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or its hearing examiner may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, and papers as may be required. For this purpose, the board or the hearin…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-207 Official records and registers — Publication and accounting
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(a) (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration.(2) The register shall show:(A) The name, age, and residence of each applicant;(B) The date of application;(C) The…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-301 Unlawful actions
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state or to use in connection with his or her name, or otherwise assume, or advertise, any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a register…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-302 Persons subject to provisions — Exemptions
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(a) Except as specifically exempted by this section, every person who shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt:(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-303 Application — Recommendations
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(a) (1) An application for registration as a geologist, for a geologist-in-training certificate, or for certification in a specialty shall be made under oath and shall show the applicant's education and a detailed summary of his or her geologic work.(2) The application shall be a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-304 Minimum qualifications — Ability of applicant — Geologist-in-training certificate
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(a) To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications:(1) [Repealed.](2) Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a major in either geology, engineering geology, geological engineering, or an…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-305 Examinations
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(a) Examinations shall be held at least annually. (b) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall determine the scope, form, and content of the examinations.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-306 Registration without examination
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A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him or her by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia and who, in the o…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-307 Fees — Renewal — Date of filing
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(a) The schedule of fees is as follows:(1) Application for registered geologist, twenty dollars ($20.00);(2) Initial or comity registration, sixty dollars ($60.00);(3) Geologist-in-training certificate, ten dollars ($10.00);(4) Geologist-in-training certificate renewal fee, twent…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-308 Issuance of certificates of registration
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(a) (1) Upon payment of the registration fee, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter.(2) Certificates of r…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-309 Certification in specialty
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(a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be designated by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualific…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-310 Seal authorized — Authentication of documents
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(a) Each registrant under this chapter, upon issuance of a certificate of registration, may purchase from a source approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists a seal of such design as is authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name, the name …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-311 Denial, etc., of registration certificate — Grounds — Procedure
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(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall have the power to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant who is found to have been involved in:(1) The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certifi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-312 Disciplinary action — Procedures
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(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct against any registrant or nonregistrant. The charges shall be:(1) In writing;(2) Sworn to by the person or persons making them; and(3) Filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-313 Reissuance of registration
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By majority vote of a quorum, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked, upon written application to the board by the applicant showing good cause to justify reissuance.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-32-314 Filing and service
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All appeals from a decision of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any notice or legal process to be served upon the board shall be filed with or served upon the Secretary-treas…
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 …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-35-101 Short title
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This subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305 may be cited as the “Arkansas Interior Designers Title Registration Act”.