Rules of the Residential Contractors Committee, 17 CAR pt. 295
Department of Labor and Licensing · Contractors Licensing Board
- Status
- Final
- Citation
- 17 CAR pt. 295
- Docket
- 235.18.25-002F
- Comment deadline
- Jan 21, 2026
- Public hearing
- —
- ALC review
- Mar 19, 2026 · item B.5.b · ALC Administrative Rules
- Effective
- Apr 2, 2026 · Arkansas Register April 2026
- Agency contact
- James Lawson
The proposed rule will amend the existing rule to: (1) Formally provide by Rule the Residential Contractors Committee’s existing discretion to: (A) Defer investigation into a complaint during the pendency of any civil litigation involving the complainant and contractor; and (B) Upon resolution of the litigation, act in accordance with the findings, order, or judgment of the civil court (17 CAR § 255-501(c)(3)). This amendment confirms as a rule a long-standing policy of the Board to defer investigations during relevant pending litigation between homeowner and contractor.
No public hearing was held on this rule. The public comment period expired on January 21, 2026. The agency indicated that it received no public comments.
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