Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-25-408. Noncompliance--Penalties

(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 Contractors Licensing Board or any committee thereof, should it be determined that a violation exists, the board or committee may assess a penalty for noncompliance in a sum not to exceed five percent (5%) of the value of the contract performed, and upon a finding of a second or subsequent violation, the contractor may be assessed a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the value of the contract performed. Further, any contractor found in violation for a second or subsequent violation of this subchapter may lose its contractor's license for a period of one (1) year. The board or committee may also issue an order to cease and desist the work pending compliance.

(c) Failure of a contractor to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be grounds for revocation of any license issued to the contractor by the board.

(d) Enforcement of the bond filing requirements contained herein shall be the responsibility of the board.

(e) The board shall have the power to make such rules for enforcement as it may consider appropriate and not in conflict with Arkansas law.