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(a) The fact that a contractor is performing or has performed work in Arkansas and compliance as required by this subchapter has not been met shall constitute prima facie evidence of failure to comply.
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(b) Upon notice to the contractor and a hearing thereon, if requested by the contractor or if deemed appropriate by the Contractors Licensing Board or any committee thereof, should it be determined that a violation exists, the board or committee may assess a penalty for noncompliance in a sum not to exceed five percent (5%) of the value of the contract performed, and upon a finding of a second or subsequent violation, the contractor may be assessed a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the value of the contract performed. Further, any contractor found in violation for a second or subsequent violation of this subchapter may lose its contractor’s license for a period of one (1) year. The board or committee may also issue an order to cease and desist the work pending compliance.
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(c) Failure of a contractor to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for revocation of any license issued to the contractor by the board.
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(d) Enforcement of the bond filing requirements contained herein shall be the responsibility of the board.
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(e) The board shall have the power to make such rules for enforcement as it may consider appropriate and not in conflict with Arkansas law.
