Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-48-207. Certificates of authorization

(b)(1) In order to obtain a certificate of authorization, a surveying firm shall file an application with the board on a form provided by the board and shall provide all information required by the board's rules.

(2) A firm shall file a new application with the board on a form provided by the board:

(3) If in the judgment of the board the application meets the requirements of this chapter, the board shall issue a certificate of authorization for the surveying firm.

(1) Itself;

(2) The firm's parent organization; or

(3) A subsidiary of the firm.

(d)(1) A firm shall not be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees, officers, partners, members, or managers by reason of its compliance with this section.

(2) An individual practicing surveying under this chapter shall not be relieved of his or her responsibility for surveying services performed by reason of employment or other relationship with a firm holding a certificate of authorization.

(e)(1) Unless the board has first issued a certification of authorization or a letter stating the eligibility of an applicant to receive a certificate of authorization, the Secretary of State shall not accept organization papers or issue a certificate of incorporation, licensure, or authorization to a firm that includes among the objectives for which it is established or within its name, the words:

(2) The firm applying to the Secretary of State shall supply the certificate of authorization or letter from the board indicating eligibility for a certificate of authorization with its application for incorporation, licensure, or authorization.