§ 20-27-1006 - License required -- Exceptions. - Arkansas Statutes

20-27-1006. License required -- Exceptions.

(a) Any asbestos abatement consultant or asbestos abatement contractor shall obtain a license under this section from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality prior to actively engaging in any asbestos demolition, renovation, or asbestos response action, and any training provider shall obtain a license under this section from the department prior to actively engaging in any asbestos training as provided by this subchapter.

(b) (1) The application for license shall be made in the manner and form required by the department. An application for license or renewal of a license shall be accompanied by proof of liability insurance coverage in the form and amount required by the department and proof of training and examination as required by the department.

(2) Training providers shall not be required to furnish proof of liability insurance coverage under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(c) (1) The department shall license all applicants for licenses under this subchapter who satisfy the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) Licenses shall be valid for a period of one (1) year.

(3) Licenses shall be renewable upon application and upon satisfying the renewal requirements of the department.

(d) State and federal governments and subdivisions thereof shall be exempt, except for training providers, from the license requirements of this section.