§ 17-25-510. Hearings regarding violations — Emergency suspension. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
(a) The Residential Contractors Committee may conduct hearings regarding alleged violations of this subchapter or rules promulgated thereunder, and the hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. The committee shall within a reasonable time make findings and determinations as a result of the hearings. (b) A […]
§ 17-25-511. Appeal from committee decision
Any person aggrieved by an action or decision of the Residential Contractors Committee may appeal to the Contractors Licensing Board within ten (10) calendar days after the action or decision under procedures prescribed by the board. Aggrieved parties shall be granted an opportunity to address the board regarding the committee’s actions, and the final actions […]
§ 17-25-406. Notice of bond cancellation
(a) (1) Notice of bond cancellation shall be given to the Contractors Licensing Board in writing sixty (60) days before cancellation. The board shall notify the Department of Finance and Administration, the Division of Workforce Services, and the Workers’ Compensation Commission of the notice of cancellation. (2) It shall be the responsibility of each governmental […]
§ 17-25-408. Failure to comply — Penalties — Enforcement
(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. (b) Upon notice to the contractor and a hearing thereon, if requested by the contractor or if deemed appropriate by the […]
§ 17-25-409. Proceedings upon violation
(a) Regarding any violation of this subchapter, the Contractors Licensing Board shall have the power to issue subpoenas and bring before the board as a witness any person in the state and may require the witness to bring with him or her any book, writing, or other thing under his or her control which he […]
§ 17-25-501. Purpose
It is the intent of this subchapter to protect homeowners and the purchasers of homes constructed in this state by establishing reasonable and adequate licensing and regulation of homebuilders and home improvement contractors. It is intended that this subchapter apply to everyone not specifically excluded. It is also the intent of this subchapter that the […]
§ 17-25-502. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Home improvement contractor” means any person, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, or other organization or any combination that attempts to or submits a bid or contracts, undertakes, or assumes charge in a supervisory capacity or otherwise manages the reconstruction, alteration, renovation, repair, modification, improvement, removal, demolition, or addition to […]
§ 17-25-310. Replacement. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
A certificate of license or registration to replace any lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate may be issued subject to the rules of the Contractors Licensing Board.
§ 17-25-503. Committee established — Members — Expenses — Administrative support
(a) (1) There is created the Residential Contractors Committee, to consist of seven (7) members. (2) (A) (i) The Governor shall appoint five (5) persons, each of whom has at least five (5) years’ experience in residential construction. (ii) The Governor shall consult the statewide trade organization or organizations that represent the residential construction industry […]
§ 17-25-311. Corporations and partnerships — Unlawful acts
(a) A corporation or partnership may engage in the business of contracting when licensed by the Contractors Licensing Board. (b) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any two (2) or more contractors, whether doing business as individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other organizations, to jointly submit a bid or enter into […]