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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-28-310. Grandfather clause

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Applicants for a license under this chapter shall be exempt from the examination requirement of § 17-28-203, provided that the applicant:

(1) Is qualified by experience requirements to take the examination for a particular license classification under the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas;

(2) Has not had a municipal electrician's license or a state electrician's license of any classification revoked or suspended for cause;

(3) Submits the appropriate fee; and

(4) Applies for a license before July 1, 1998.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, an applicant for a license under this section shall be exempt from the journeyman electrician examination requirement of § 17-28-203 if he or she has completed electrical apprenticeship training and education under a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the United States Office of Apprenticeship and he or she meets the requirements of subdivisions (a)(2) -- (4) of this section.

(c) An applicant for a specialist sign electrician license under this chapter shall be exempt from the examination requirement of § 17-28-203 if the applicant:

(1) Is qualified by experience requirements to take the examination for a particular license classification under this chapter and the rules of the board;

(2) Has not had a municipal electrician's license or a state electrician's license of any classification revoked or suspended for cause;

(3) Submits the appropriate fee; and

(4) Applies for the specialist sign electrician license before September 1, 2009.

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