Arkansas Code
Subchapter 3 - Registration and Licensing
§ 17-15-312. Practice by architect not registered in Arkansas — Definition

(a) This chapter does not prevent:
(1) A nonresident who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards from offering to render the professional services involved in the practice of architecture, if for every project the person is involved in, he or she notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that he or she:
(A) Holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in Arkansas but will be present in Arkansas for the purposes of offering to render architectural services for a single project;
(B) Will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section to every potential client to whom the applicant offers to render architectural services; and
(C) Promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days for registration if selected as the architect for the project;

(2) A person who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards but who is not currently registered in Arkansas from seeking an architectural commission by participating in a single architectural design competition for a project in Arkansas, if for every project the person is involved in, the person notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that:
(A) The person holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in the jurisdiction but will be present in Arkansas for the purpose of participating in an architectural design competition;
(B) The person will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to every person conducting an architectural design competition in which the applicant participates; and
(C) The person promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days after being selected as the architect for the project; and

(3)
(A) A person who is not currently registered in this state but who is currently registered in another jurisdiction from providing uncompensated professional services at the scene of an emergency at the request of a public officer, public safety officer, or municipal or county building inspector acting in an official capacity.
(B) “Emergency” means earthquake, eruption, flood, storm, hurricane, or other catastrophe that has been designated as a major disaster or emergency by the President of the United States or the Governor.

(b) An individual who possesses a professional degree in architecture and is enrolled in the Architectural Experience Program of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may use the title “Architectural Intern” or “Intern Architect” to identify himself or herself.