Arkansas § 17-33-202 Powers and duties

Arkansas Statutes

§ 17-33-202 — Powers and duties

The HVACR Licensing Board may:

(1)Adopt certain rules to ensure the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter;

(2)(A) Except as provided in subdivision (2)(B) of this section, adopt a mechanical code and standards for the conduct of HVACR work.

(B)A mechanical code or standard adopted under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall not prohibit or limit the use of a refrigerant designated as acceptable for use in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 7671k , as it existed on January 1, 2023, if the equipment containing the refrigerant is listed and installed in accordance with the safety standards and use conditions established in accordance with 40 C.F.R. §§ 82.170 - 82.184 , as they existed on January 1, 2023;

(3)Assist and advise the Department of Labor and Licensing on all matters

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The HVACR Licensing Board may: (1) Adopt certain rules to ensure the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter; (2) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (2)(B) of this section, adopt a mechanical code and standards for the conduct of HVACR work. (B) A mechanical code or standard adopted under subdivision (2)(A) of this section shall not prohibit or limit the use of a refrigerant designated as acceptable for use in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 7671k , as it existed on January 1, 2023, if the equipment containing the refrigerant is listed and installed in accordance with the safety standards and use conditions established in accordance with 40 C.F.R. §§ 82.170 - 82.184 , as they existed on January 1, 2023; (3) Assist and advise the Department of Labor and Licensing on all matters related to the licensing of HVACR maintenance work; (4) Conduct hearings on all matters related to the licensing and inspection of HVACR work; (5) Establish HVACR code inspection programs; (6) Conduct investigations into the qualifications of applicants for licensure at the request of the department; (7) Review applications for examination for a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, and Class L license; (8) Establish by board rule a minimum level of general liability insurance coverage for a license if the board determines that a specific class of license requires insurance coverage; (9) Establish by board rule a maximum of four (4) hours per year of continuing education if the board determines that a specific class of license requires continuing education; (10) Assist and advise the department in other such matters as requested by the department; and (11) Establish fees for the proper administration of the requirements of this chapter.

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Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 443,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 978,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1417, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1416, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5433, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 277, § 3; 1999, No. 465, § 4; 2003, No. 1712, § 1.