§ 17-47-103 — Exemptions

This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or affect: (1) The practice or offer to practice of soil classifying by a person not a resident or having no established place of business in this state, provided that the person is legally qualified by the provisions of this chapter to practice soil classifying as defined in this chapter in his or her own state which extends similar privileges to persons registered under this chapter and provided that the person shall make application accompanied by the appropriate application fee to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission in writing before his or her practicing or offering to practice soil classifying. The applicant may be granted a temporary permit for a definite period of time not to exceed one (1) year to do a specific job. However, no right to practice soil classifying shall accrue to the applicant with respect to any other work not set forth in the permit; (2) The work of an employee or a subordinate of a person holding a certificate or registration under this chapter or an employee of a person practicing lawfully under subdivision (1) of this section, provided that the work does not include final soil classifying decisions and is done under the direct supervision of, and verified by, a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter or a person practicing lawfully under subdivision (4) of this section; (3) The practice of any other legally recognized profession or trade; or (4) The practice of soil classifying by any person regularly employed to perform soil classifying services solely for his or her employer or for a subsidiary or affiliated corporation of his or her employer, when the soil classifying performed is in connection with the property, products, or services of his or her employer.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 97, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 460, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 71-2719.