- (a) Beginning August 1, 2002, as a condition of annual license renewal, a contractor or one (1) designee who is a partner, officer, or full-time employee and a registered driller or pump installer shall submit proof of six (6) approved continuing education credits completed during the previous licensing year.
- (b) For each additional designee, two (2) additional credits will be required per contractor per year.
- (c) Credits exceeding the required number may be carried over into the next licensing year.
(d)
- (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may preapprove continuing education programs and the number of credits to be given for those programs therefore.
(2) Programs submitted for preapproval shall be considered by the commission only upon submission, by the sponsor or attendee, of a written description, which must include the:
- (A) Names and qualifications of the presenters;
- (B) Time and location;
- (C) Proposed number of credits; and
- (D) Program’s objectives.
(e) Programs may be held in-state or out-of-state and must be related to:
- (1) Water wells or pump systems technology, science, or health;
- (2) Sound business practices; or
- (3) Compliance with the commission’s rules and other governmental and industry requirements, including worker health and safety.
- (f) Program sponsors must provide written proof of attendance to attendees, and providers of preapproved classes must provide a list of attendees to the commission by July 31 of each year.