§ 17-25-206 - Records and reports. - Arkansas Statutes

17-25-206. Records and reports.

(a) The Secretary of the Contractors Licensing Board shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Contractors Licensing Board.

(b) The secretary shall keep a register of all applications for license showing for each:

(1) The date of application, name, qualification, place of business, and place of residence;

(2) Whether the license was granted or refused; and

(3) A complete transcript of the proceedings, including evidence submitted by applicants, licensees, the board, or otherwise, at any hearing.

(c) The books and register of this board, including transcripts of proceedings, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein. A certified copy of such books or register, including a transcript of proceedings, under the seal of the board and attested by its secretary, shall be received in evidence in all courts of the state in lieu of the original.

(d) A roster showing the names and places of business and of residence of all licensed contractors shall be prepared annually by the secretary of the board.

(e) On or before August 1 of each year, the board shall submit to the Governor a report of its transactions for the preceding year and shall file with the Secretary of State a copy of the report, together with a complete statement of receipts and expenditures of the board attested by the affidavit of the chair and secretary and a copy of the roster of licensed contractors.

(f) A record shall be made and preserved by the board of each examination of applicant or licensee. The findings of the board thereon and a certified copy of the record shall be furnished to any applicant or licensee desiring to appeal from the findings of the board, as provided in 17-25-312, upon payment of the costs of transcribing the record.