(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 obtained five (5) building permits within the three (3) years preceding the date of application;
(B) Submits proof of having obtained one (1) building permit within the preceding twelve (12) months; or
(C) Submits proof of experience in construction acceptable to the committee.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to applicants for a residential builder license.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions
Subchapter 5 - Residential Contractors Committee
§ 17-25-503. Committee established — Members — Expenses — Administrative support
§ 17-25-505. License from committee required. [Effective until July 1, 2020.]
§ 17-25-505. License from committee required. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
§ 17-25-506. Application for license
§ 17-25-507. Applicant qualifications
§ 17-25-508. Name of licensed contractor
§ 17-25-509. Written examination
§ 17-25-510. Hearings regarding violations. [Effective until July 1, 2020.]
§ 17-25-510. Hearings regarding violations — Emergency suspension. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
§ 17-25-511. Appeal from committee decision
§ 17-25-512. Expiration of license — Fees
§ 17-25-514. Workers' compensation required
§ 17-25-515. Actions to enforce contracts in violation of this subchapter