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235.13.1-XX. Licensure, Certification, or Permitting of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, an...

AR ADC 235.13.1-XXArkansas Administrative CodeEffective: June 2, 2022

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 235. Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Division 13. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Licensing Board
Rule 1. Rules Pertaining to the Licensing of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
Effective: June 2, 2022
Ark. Admin. Code 235.13.1-XX
235.13.1-XX. Licensure, Certification, or Permitting of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses -- Ark Code 17-1-106
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(1) As used in this subsection, “uniformed service veteran” means a former member of the United States Uniformed Services discharged under circumstances other than dishonorable.
(2) As used in the subsection, “automatic licensure” means the granting of occupational licensure without an individual's having met occupational licensure requirements provided under this title or by the rules of the occupational licensing entity;
(3) The HVAC/R Board shall grant automatic licensure to an individual who is the holder in good standing of a license with a similar scope of practice issued by another state, territory, or district of the U.S. for Class A, B, C, D or E licensure and is:
(a) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;
(b) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the State of Arkansas; or
(c) The spouse of:
(i) A person under (3)(a) or (3)(b) above;
(ii) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member's spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; or
(iii) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.
(4) The HVAC/R Board shall grant such automatic licensure upon receipt of all of the below:
(a) Payment of the initial licensure fee;
(b) Evidence that the individual holds a substantially equivalent license with a similar scope of practice in another state; and
(c) Evidence that the applicant is a qualified applicant under the provisions of this section.
(5) The expiration date of a license for a deployed uniform service member or spouse will be extended for one hundred and eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment.
(6) A full exemption from any continuing education requirements will be allowed for a deployed uniform service member or spouse until one hundred and eighty (180) days following the date of the uniformed service member's return from deployment.

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Adopted Oct. 1, 2020. Repealed and reenacted June 2, 2022.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 235.13.1-XX, AR ADC 235.13.1-XX
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