Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-28-202. Duties of Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas and Department of Labor and Licensing

(1) Adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter and § 17-55-101 et seq.;

(2) At least every six (6) months, conduct examinations of persons who apply for an electrician's license and grant licenses to qualifying applicants who have paid the prescribed fee;

(3) Grant licenses to qualifying applicants for an electrical inspector's license under § 17-55-101 et seq.; and

(4) Revoke or suspend the license of any licensee or the certification of any electrical apprentice for cause.

(b)(1) It shall be the duty of the Department of Labor and Licensing to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(2) For the enforcement of this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing or his or her designated employees shall have the authority to enter, during normal business hours, upon any private or public premises with right of access, ingress, and egress for the purpose of ascertaining whether a person has performed electrical work or installed or repaired electrical facilities in accordance with this chapter, the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, § 20-31-101 et seq., and the rules and standards adopted pursuant thereto.