Procedures for suspension or revocation
Effective Apr 2, 2026Ark. R. 2026-31 (eff. April 2, 2026)Arkansas Code § 17-33-202
(a)
- (1) A copy of the complaint shall be served on the licensee complained against.
- (2) The licensee’s answer thereto shall be filed within twenty (20) days of the licensee’s receipt of the complaint.
(b)
- (1) No order suspending or revoking a license or registration shall be made until after a public hearing set by the HVACR Licensing Board pursuant to the procedures of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.
- (2) The hearing shall be held at the place designated by the board.
- (3) The individual complained against shall have the right to be represented by counsel and to introduce any evidence in his or her defense.
- (4) The conduct of the hearing shall be in accordance with recognized rules of procedure.
- (c) The decision rendered as a result of the hearing may be appealed pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.
- (d) Any member of the board or a representative of the board shall have the authority to administer oaths for the taking of testimony.