(a)

1. (1) The HVACR Licensing Board, as a means of facilitating interstate practice, may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding HVACR licensing.
2. (2) Application license fees shall apply for the 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, D, or E contractor.

(b) An applicant applying for reciprocal licensure shall meet the following requirements:

1. (1)

   1. (A) The applicant shall hold an HVACR license in another United States jurisdiction that is substantially similar to Arkansas HVACR licensure requirements as established by this part.
   2. (B) Minimum education requirements for licensure are not required;
2. (2) The applicant shall hold his or her occupational licensure in good standing;

3. (3) The applicant shall not have had a license revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of:

   1. (A) Laws;
   2. (B) Rules; or
   3. (C) Ethics;
4. (4) The applicant shall not hold a suspended or probationary license in a United States jurisdiction; and
5. (5) The applicant shall be sufficiently competent in the mechanical HVACR installations.

(c) The 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:

1. (1) Examinations shall not be required; and
2. (2) Apprenticeship, education, or training shall not be required as a prerequisite to licensure.

(d)

1. (1) An applicant shall submit a completed application, the required fee, and the documentation described below.

2. (2) As evidence that the applicant’s license from another jurisdiction is substantially similar to Arkansas, the applicant shall submit the following information:

   1. (A) Copy of HVACR license from other jurisdiction;
   2. (B) Completion of required forms from the other jurisdiction or jurisdictions showing the candidate’s licensing status including:

(i) Suspensions and revocations;

1. (ii) Types of examinations administered; and

   1. (iii) Types of mechanical code used; and

   2. (C)

      1. (i) Candidates shall also be required to submit the names of all states in which the candidates are either currently or have been previously licensed and confirmation that the license is in good standing.
      2. (ii) The board has the authority to verify candidate licensing information.