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(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this subchapter:
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(1) To assure that consumers of home inspection services can rely upon the competence of home inspectors as determined by educational and testing requirements;
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(2) That in ascertaining the degree of care that would be exercised by a reasonably prudent home inspector, the court shall consider the standards of practice and code of ethics that are in force at the time the inspection in question was conducted; and
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(3) That this subchapter apply to and govern all persons who practice home inspection in Arkansas whether they are registered under its provisions or not.
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(b) The purpose of the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board created under this subchapter shall be to:
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(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter;
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(2) Promote a business atmosphere that will protect consumers of home inspection services;
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(3) Oversee an ongoing program to develop high-level skills in home inspectors; and
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(4) Encourage the presence of a viable home inspection industry in Arkansas.
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