§ 17-54-104 - Mold investigator licensure. - Arkansas Statutes

17-54-104. Mold investigator licensure.

(a) The State Plant Board shall administer and enforce the licensure of mold investigators in this state.

(b) The board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, including without limitation:

(1) Initial registration and annual renewal procedures for licensure of mold inspectors;

(2) Collection of an annual license fee not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per person;

(3) Collection of fines under 17-54-103;

(4) Establishment of standards of practice and a code of ethics for mold inspectors; and

(5) Enforcement of procedures in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq., for the suspension and revocation of mold inspector licenses and for appeals of suspension and revocation actions.

(c) Funds received by the board under this chapter shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Plant Board Operations and Facilities Construction Fund and shall be utilized for the general operations of the board.

(d) This chapter does not apply to employees of the state performing work within the scope of their official duties.