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235.13.1-XIII. License by Reciprocity

AR ADC 235.13.1-XIIIArkansas 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-XIII
Formerly cited as AR ADC 007.24.7-XIII
235.13.1-XIII. License by Reciprocity
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(1) The Board as a means of facilitating interstate practice, may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding HVAC/R licensing. Application license fees shall apply for license requested and candidates for licensure under reciprocation shall not be required to pass an examination or participate in continuing education, training, or apprenticeship as a prerequisite to licensing for HVACR Class A, B, C, D or E contractor.
(2) An applicant applying for reciprocal licensure shall meet the following requirements:
(a) The applicant shall hold an HVAC/R license in another United States jurisdiction that are substantially similar to Arkansas HVAC/R licensure requirements as established by these rules.
(i) Minimum education requirements for licensure are not required.
(b) The applicant shall hold his or her occupational licensure in good standing.
(c) The applicant shall not have had a license revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of laws, rule or ethics:
(d) The applicant shall not hold a suspended or probationary license in a United States jurisdiction;
(e) The applicant shall be sufficiently competent in the mechanical HVAC/R installations.
(3) The HVAC/R Board shall apply the least restrictive requirements for an applicant applying for reciprocal licensure unless it is required as a condition of reciprocity with another United States jurisdiction:
(a) Examinations shall not be required;
(b) Apprenticeship, education, or training shall not be required as a prerequisite to licensure.
(4) An applicant shall submit a completed application, the required fee, and the documentation described below.
(a) As evidence that the applicant's license from another jurisdiction is substantially similar to Arkansas, the applicant shall submit the following information:
(i) Copy of HVAC/R license from other jurisdiction;
(ii) Completion of required forms from other jurisdiction(s) showing the candidates licensing status including suspensions and revocations, types of examinations administered, and types mechanical code used.
(iii) Candidates shall also be required to submit the names of all states in which the candidates is either currently or has been previously licensed in and confirmation that the license is in good standing. The Board has the authority to verify candidate licensing information.

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Amended 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-XIII, AR ADC 235.13.1-XIII
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