Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses

The purpose of this subchapter and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305 is to register and regulate persons known as registered interior designers, in the public interest, and to prohibit the use of the title of “registered interior designer” by persons who are not registered.

(a) As used in this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305, “registered interior designer” means a person registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305. (b) (1) A registered interior designer is a design professional wh…

(a) This subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305 do not apply to persons holding themselves out as “interior decorators” or offering “interior decorating services” such as selection or assistance in selecting surface materials, window treatments, wall coveri…

(1) It shall be a Class A misdemeanor for a person to:(1) Use the title of “registered interior designer”, unless registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and §§ 17-35-301 — 17-35-305;(2) Present as his or her own the registration of another;(3) Give false or forged…

A.C.A. § 17-35-106Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

(a) It is unlawful for a person who is not registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq., as an interior designer to advertise as a registered interior designer or to use the title of “registered interior designer” or any other words, letters, fig…

(a) Each applicant for registration shall provide substantial evidence to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers that the applicant:(1) (A) Has passed the examination prepared and administered by the National Council for Interior Desi…

(a) Every registered interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established b…

(a) (1) Each registered interior designer shall obtain a seal as prescribed by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers.(2) (A) A document issued by the registered interior designer and being filed for public record shall bear the signa…

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of a registered interior designer upon proof that:(1) The holder of the registration is practicing in violation of § 17-15-201 et seq., this chap…

This subchapter, §§ 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803 may be cited as the “Arkansas Residential Interior Designers Title Registration Act”.

The purpose of this subchapter, §§ 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803 is to register and regulate persons known as registered residential interior designers, in the public interest, and to prohibit the use of the title of “registered residential interior designer” by…

(1) As used in §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803:(1) “Board” means the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers; and(2) (A) “Registered residential interior designer” means a person registered under §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606,…

(a) Sections 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803 shall not apply to persons holding themselves out as “interior decorators” or offering “interior decorating services”, such as selection or assistance in selecting surface materials, window treatm…

(1) Effective January 1, 1994, it shall be a Class A misdemeanor for any person to:(1) Use the title of “registered residential interior designer”, unless registered under §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803;(2) Present as his or her own the …

(a) All moneys collected by the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers under §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803 shall be deposited into a financial institution in this state designated by the board. (b) No general revenues …

(a) There is created the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers. (b) (1) The State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers shall consist of seven (7) members. Of the seven (7) members of the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers:(A)…

(1) The State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers:(1) Shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this section and §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803;(2) May investigate allegations of misconduct and suspend registrations…

(a) It is unlawful for any person who, after January 1, 1994, is not registered under §§ 17-35-601 — 17-35-606, 17-35-701, 17-35-702, and 17-35-801 — 17-35-803 as a residential interior designer to advertise as a registered residential interior designer, to use the title of “regi…

(a) Each applicant for registration shall provide substantial evidence to the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers that the applicant:(1) Has taken and passed the Council for Qualification of Residential Interior Designers examination; and(2) (A) Is a graduate…

(a) Every registered residential interior designer shall annually renew his or her registration, submit proof of completion of continuing education units as required by the State Board of Registered Residential Interior Designers, and pay the renewal fee established by the board.…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Landscape Architectural Practice Act”.

(a) As used in this chapter and in § 17-15-201 et seq.:(1) (A) “Landscape architecture” means:(i) Any service or other work, the adequate performance of which requires landscape architectural education, training, and experience;(ii) The performance of professional services such a…

(a) It is a misdemeanor for a person to:(1) Use the title of landscape architect, unless licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers under this chapter and § 17-15-201 et seq.;(2) Present as his or her own the license of anothe…

It is the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law of this state and all political subdivisions thereof to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute a person violating the provisions thereof.

(a) (1) The violation of any provision of this chapter and performing or offering to perform any work or service in violation of this chapter or any provision thereof is declared to constitute a nuisance and a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare and may be enjoined b…

(a) (1) A person shall not perform or offer to perform, either directly or indirectly, landscape architectural services or assume or use the title or designation of “landscape architect” unless the person has secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architec…

Application for licensure shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall contain statements under oath giving a detailed summary of the applicant's education and technical experience.

(a) An applicant for licensure shall:(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and(2) Pass an examination covering the matters confronting landscape architects that is prepared by:(A) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; or(B) …

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may provide for licensure of an applicant who is legally registered or licensed as a landscape architect in any other state whose qualifications for licensure are generally equivalent to those of…

(a) (1) Every landscape architect shall pay an annual license fee in an amount determined by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). The fee shall be due and payable annually on a date design…

(1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a landscape architect upon proof that:(1) The holder of the license is practicing in violation of this chapter or in violation of the proper rules …

(a) (1) A person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct against a licensee. The charges shall be:(A) In writing;(B) Sworn to by the person making them; and(C) Filed with the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and …

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may reissue a license to a person whose license has been suspended, revoked, or surrendered after receipt of a complaint or the initiation of an investigation if no charges of violation of this c…

(a) The following are exempt from licensing under this chapter:(1) The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and wh…

(a) Upon licensure, each licensee under this chapter shall obtain a seal of such design as the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall authorize and direct. (b) Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the supervision of, a lic…

This chapter shall be known by the short title of “Arkansas Pest Control Law”.

(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Agent” means any person registered with the State Plant Board by a licensed operator to solicit or sell pest control service which the operator is licensed to perform, including the signing of contracts, making inspections for the purpose of servi…

(a) The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules of the State Plant Board promulgated under this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor. (b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first…

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for, and the court, upon hearing and for cause shown, may grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provisions of this chapter or of the rules made u…

(a) (1) The State Plant Board is vested with the authority to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including the employment of necessary personnel.(2) (A) The board shall have the authority to adopt rules which shall have the full force and effect of law for the purpose of c…

A.C.A. § 17-37-106Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

(a) In its rules made pursuant to this chapter and after a public hearing, the State Plant Board shall establish license, registration, inspection, reinspection, reporting, and examination fees sufficient to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) All fees collected under t…

(a) No person shall for compensation engage in pest control service work in any manner as defined in this chapter without first having qualified, including the passing of the State Plant Board's written examination, and having in force a valid license issued by the board for that…

A.C.A. § 17-37-202Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

(a) (1) This chapter shall not apply either to persons doing pest control to their own property or to their employees hired as laborers only who do not hold themselves out as being engaged for compensation in pest control service work.(2) (A) However, no noncommercial applicator …

No occupational license, authorization, or similar license taxes shall be issued by municipalities, counties, or other state or federal agencies, or subdivisions thereof, to any person to engage in pest control service work for compensation, unless the person holds a valid licens…

Nothing in this chapter shall require the Department of Agriculture to issue a license or registration to an applicant who has been convicted in a court for a violation of this chapter or the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.

(a) Any person desiring to obtain a license for pest control service work shall make an application to the Department of Agriculture on forms provided by the department, giving complete information requested. (b) The applicant must prove to the satisfaction of the department that…

(a) The license shall specify the classification of work in which the license holder is authorized to engage and shall show the name and address of the person, firm, or corporation to which it is issued and the name of the licensed or qualified operator, if he or she is someone o…