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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-52-309. Violation of law--Civil penalties--Injunctions--Venue

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

(a)(1) It is unlawful for any person not registered under this subchapter to perform any act for which registration is required.

(2) Any person acting as a home inspector within the meaning of this subchapter without a home inspector certificate of registration and any person who violates any other provision of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b)(1) Upon application by the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors, a court may grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:

(A) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which registration is required by this subchapter after a showing that the acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed without a certificate of registration; or

(B) Engaging in any practice or business authorized by a certificate of registration issued under this subchapter upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident of this state or client of the certificate holder.

(2) Any person cosigning a home inspection report with a registered home inspector becomes subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

(c) Any action brought under this section shall be commenced in the county in which the conduct occurred, in the county in which the defendant resides, or in Pulaski County.

(d) Any actions brought under this section shall be in addition to any penalty under this subchapter and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.

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