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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
The Residential Contractors Committee may: (1) Issue, modify, suspend, and revoke licenses issued by the committee; (2) Establish qualifications for licenses issued by the committee; (3) Enforce this subchapter and the committee’s rules; (4) Issue rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter; (5) Levy civil penalties under this subchapter; (6) Issue orders of abatement […]
(a) A person shall not act as a residential building contractor after July 1, 2001, unless licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee or exempted from licensure under this subchapter. (b) A person shall not act as a home improvement contractor after January 1, 2012, unless: (1) Licensed by the committee; or (2) Exempt from licensure […]
(a) A person shall not act as a residential building contractor after July 1, 2001, unless licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee or exempted from licensure under this subchapter. (b) A person shall not act as a home improvement contractor after January 1, 2012, unless: (1) Licensed by the committee; or (2) Exempt from licensure […]
(a) Applications for licensure shall be made on forms prescribed by the Residential Contractors Committee and shall have attached thereto: (1) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a compiled financial statement with each application for all persons and entities required by this subchapter to be licensed by the committee when the […]
(a) In determining the qualifications of any applicant for original license or any renewal license, the Residential Contractors Committee shall consider, among other things, the following: (1) Experience; (2) Ability; (3) The manner of performance of previous contracts; (4) Financial condition; (5) Any other fact tending to show ability and willingness to conserve the public […]
Contractors licensed under this subchapter may act as such only in the name under which they are licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not be licensed as a residential building contractor unless the person has passed a written examination prescribed by the Residential Contractors Committee. (b) (1) Until January 1, 2012, the committee shall waive the written examination for a person who: (A) Submits proof of having […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
All licenses issued by the Contractors Licensing Board shall expire one (1) year after the date of issuance unless otherwise provided by the Residential Contractors Committee. The committee may charge reasonable examination fees and delinquency fees and may charge a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for new licenses or renewal of a […]
The following shall be exempted from the licensing requirements of this subchapter: (1) A person who acts as a residential building contractor in the construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during any calendar year; (2) The owner of a single family residence acting as his […]
(a) A contractor required to be licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee shall secure and maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required under § 11-9-401 et seq. (b) The committee shall require proof of current workers’ compensation coverage before issuing or renewing a license to a contractor who is required to have workers’ compensation coverage under […]
A contractor found guilty of a violation of this subchapter shall not bring an action: (1) In law or equity to enforce any provision of a contract entered into in violation of this subchapter; or (2) For quantum meruit.
