(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Attainment of the age of majority;
(2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter;
(3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter;
(4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission;
(5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct;
(6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and
(7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in § 17-42-315.
(b) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions
Chapter 42 - Real Estate License Law
§ 17-42-301. License required — Violations
§ 17-42-302. Issuance or denial of license
§ 17-42-303. Education and experience requirements
§ 17-42-305. Nonresident license requirements
§ 17-42-306. Application procedure — Licensing examination required
§ 17-42-307. Expiration and renewal
§ 17-42-309. Place of business
§ 17-42-310. Change of name or address — Lost license or card
§ 17-42-312. Investigation of complaint — Citations — Penalties
§ 17-42-313. Dismissal of complaint — Appeal
§ 17-42-315. Criminal background check
§ 17-42-316. Agency relationship and duties generally
§ 17-42-317. Representing seller or lessor in an agency relationship
§ 17-42-318. Representing buyer or lessee in an agency relationship