Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-306 License or credential — Applicant qualifications
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(a) A person applying for a license or credential other than that for a commissioned security officer or commissioned school security officer shall:(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application;(2) Not be suffering from habitual drunkenness or from narcoti…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-307 License or credential — Application and examination
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(a) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and shall include:(1) The full name and business address of the applicant;(2) The name under which the applicant intends to d…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-308 License or credential — Insurance prerequisite
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(a) A Class B, Class C, or Class G license shall not be issued to an applicant under this chapter unless the applicant files with the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police proof of a policy of continuing public liability insurance in a sum not less than five hundred t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-309 License and credential — Classifications
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(1) For purposes of defining the scope of licenses under this chapter, the following license classifications are established:(1) “Class A” means a license issued to an investigations company employing one (1) or more individuals;(2) “Class B” means a security services contractor …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-310 License and credential — Form
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(1) A license or credential when issued shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police and shall include the:(1) Name of the licensee or credential holder;(2) Name under which the licensee or credential holder is to operate; and(3) Licens…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-311 License and credential — Assignability
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A license or credential issued under this chapter is not assignable.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-312 License and credential — Termination
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The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe by rule the procedure under which a license or credential issued under this chapter may be terminated by the licensee or credential holder.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-313 License and credential — Expiration and renewal
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(a) (1) A license or credential issued under this chapter shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance.(2) To renew an unexpired license or credential, the licensee or the credential holder shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Ar…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-314 Managers
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(a) The business of each licensee shall be operated under the direction and control of at least one (1) manager. (b) A person shall not act as a manager of a licensee or private business until the person has:(1) Demonstrated the person's qualifications by a written examination; a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-315 Duties of licensee or credential holder
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(a) Each licensee or credential holder shall maintain a record containing the information relative to his or her employees as may be prescribed by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (b) At all times a licensee or credential holder shall be legally responsible …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-316 Licenses and credentials — Change of address, telephone number, email address, name, or officers or partners
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(a) A licensee or credential holder shall notify the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police within fourteen (14) days after a change of the licensee's or credential holder's name, address, telephone number, email address, or officer or partner. (b) A licensee or manage…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-317 Licensees and credential holders — Windup period
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When the individual on the basis of whose qualifications a license or credential under this chapter has been obtained ceases to be connected with the business for which a license or credential under this chapter is required, the business may be carried on for a temporary period u…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-318 Training requirements for alarm systems company
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The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall promulgate rules regarding the training requirements for alarm systems companies, alarm systems apprentices, alarm systems monitors, alarm systems technicians, and alarm systems agents.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-325 License or credential application
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(a) A person who is employed as a private investigator, a manager, a private security officer, an alarm systems technician, an alarm systems monitor, an alarm systems apprentice, or an alarm systems agent and who is required to be licensed or credentialed under this chapter shall…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-326 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-326Current 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. § 17-40-327 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-327Current 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. § 17-40-328 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-328Current 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. § 17-40-329 Issuance of credential photo identification card — Transfer and fee — Cancellation
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(a) (1) A credential photo identification card of a size, a design, and content as may be determined by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police under this chapter.(2) The credential photo identification card s…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-330 Authority to issue commission to carry a firearm
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The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may determine the qualifications for and issue an authorization to carry a firearm in the form of a commission to a qualified security officer or qualified school security officer that shall be held during the course of his or…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-331 Previously issued license, credential, or commission
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All previously licensed, credentialed, commissioned, or registered persons who were approved before September 1, 2015, shall meet all of the requirements of this chapter upon renewal.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-332 Time limit on civil liability
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The Department of Arkansas State Police and its employees are not liable for any civil damages resulting from a license, credential, or commission issued before September 1, 2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-335 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-335Current 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. § 17-40-336 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-336Current 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. § 17-40-337 Commission — Applicant qualifications
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(a) A commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer shall not be issued under this chapter to an individual who:(1) Is under twenty-one (21) years of age;(2) Has been found guilty of or who has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-338 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-338Current 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. § 17-40-339 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-339Current 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. § 17-40-340 Commission — Issuance of identification card
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(1) Each commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer issued under this chapter shall be in the form of a commission photo identification card or electronic identification card determined by the Director of the Division of Arkansas State…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-341 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-40-341Current 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. § 17-40-342 Commission — Termination
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If the holder of a commission terminates his or her employment with the licensee or the security department of a private business or school, he or she shall return the commission photo identification card to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police within seven (7) d…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-343 Commission — Expiration
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A commission as a commissioned security officer or a commission as a commissioned school security officer expires two (2) years after the date it is issued.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-344 Commission — Denial, suspension, or revocation
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(1) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may deny, suspend, or revoke a commission as a commissioned school security officer or a commission as a commissioned security officer if the applicant for a commission or the commission holder is indicted or arrested for …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-349 Suspension for nonpayment of child support
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(a) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall suspend a license, credential, or commission issued under this chapter if the Division of Arkansas State Police is notified by the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Fina…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-350 Grounds for disciplinary action
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(a) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may suspend or revoke a license, credential, or commission or issue a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter, or both, or the director may deny an application for a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-351 Procedure for denial
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(a) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may deny the issuance of a license, credential, or commission under this chapter. (b) The director shall notify the applicant of the director's decision in writing. (c) The applicant may appeal the decision to the director…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-352 License, credential, or commission — Record of denial, revocation, or suspension
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(a) If the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police denies the application or suspends or revokes a license, credential, or commission, or if a fine is imposed, the director's decision shall be in writing. (b) The notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant, …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-353 Reciprocity — Private investigator
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(1) A person who is licensed or credentialed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States as a private investigator may apply for a credential as a private investigator in this state upon production of satisfactory proof that:(1) The other state or territory …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-354 Fingerprint cards
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(a) The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation may retain the fingerprints collected for each individual who is fingerprinted under this chapter. (b) The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police may enroll a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-355 Appeal of denial, suspension, or revocation — Venue
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(a) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, credential, or commission under this chapter by the Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police may be appealed to circuit court and shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-356 Advertising
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Any time that a licensee is engaged in an activity regulated under this chapter, the licensee shall display the company name and license number or a statement referring to a website or toll-free number to obtain licensing information on all advertising and marketing materials, in…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Real Estate License Law”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-102 Legislative findings and intent
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The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) (A) “Associate broker” means an individual who has a broker's license and who is employed by a principal broker, or is associated with a principal broker as an independent contractor, and who participates in any activity described in subdivision (1…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-104 Exemptions — Definition
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(a) This chapter does not apply to:(1) A person not licensed under this chapter who performs any of the acts described in § 17-42-103(10) as:(A) An owner of an individual freehold or leasehold interest in real estate;(B) In the case of a corporation, limited liability company, li…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-105 Violations and criminal sanctions
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(a) It is unlawful to:(1) Engage in unlicensed real estate activity; or(2) Violate this chapter:(A) Individually; or(B) As an officer, agent, or member of a firm, corporation, partnership, copartnership, association, limited liability company, or other entity by participating in …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-106 Injunction
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(a) If the Arkansas Real Estate Commission has reason to believe that a person has violated a provision of this chapter, the commission or its designee may bring an action in the circuit court of any county in which the person resides or does business to enjoin the person from co…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-107 Capacity to sue and be sued — Definition
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(a) An action or suit shall not be instituted, nor recovery be had, in any court of this state by any person or other legal entity for compensation for performance of any acts described in § 17-42-103(10) or § 17-42-103(12) unless at the time of offering to perform and performing…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-108 Disclosure requirement
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(a) (1) In every real estate transaction involving a licensee, the licensee shall clearly disclose to all parties or to their agents which party or parties he or she is representing.(2) A licensee may represent more than one (1) party to a real estate transaction pursuant to and …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-109 Civil penalties for engaging in unlicensed real estate activity
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(a) If after notice and a hearing in accordance with this chapter and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the Arkansas Real Estate Commission finds that a person has engaged in unlicensed real estate activity, the commission may impose a civil penalty …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-110 Broker's price opinions
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(a) A real estate broker or salesperson may prepare, provide, and collect a fee for issuing a brokers price opinion for:(1) An existing or potential seller for the purposes of listing and selling real estate;(2) An existing or potential buyer of real estate;(3) A third party maki…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-42-111 Rules
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The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall promulgate rules to implement this act.