§ 17-48-102 - Penalties -- Enforcement. - Arkansas Statutes

17-48-102. Penalties -- Enforcement.

(a) (1) Unless a different penalty is specifically provided, a person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) It is the duty of all duly constituted officers of the state and all of its political subdivisions to enforce this chapter and prosecute any persons violating it.

(b) (1) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors may levy a civil penalty against any licensed engineer, professional surveyor, or surveyor intern who:

(A) Is found guilty of:

(i) Fraud or deceit in his or her practice or in securing a certificate of licensure; or

(ii) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct; or

(B) Fails or refuses to comply with any laws relating to the licensure and practice of engineers, professional surveyors, or surveyor interns or any rules or regulations adopted by the board under the authority granted in such laws.

(2) Any civil penalty levied by the board may be in lieu of or in addition to any other sanction imposed by the board.

(3) A civil penalty assessed by the board shall not be more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(c) The Attorney General or his or her assistants shall act as legal advisors to the board and render such legal assistance as may be necessary.

(d) The board may employ counsel to enforce this chapter, the costs to be paid from the funds of the board.