Bill > HB1794

This bill amends Arkansas Code regarding continuing education requirements for real estate licensees by introducing new exemption provisions. Specifically, the bill allows the Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission to waive continuing education requirements under certain circumstances, such as health-related concerns, extenuating circumstances, or in recognition of industry achievements. The bill also creates specific exemption pathways for different types of licensees (salesperson, associate broker, principal broker, and executive broker) who meet certain criteria, including being 72 years or older, having held an active license for 25 consecutive years, maintaining a clean disciplinary record, and having no delinquent continuing education requirements. The exemptions are not automatic and require a written application to the commission with satisfactory proof of meeting the qualifications. Additionally, the bill stipulates that an approved exemption can be revoked if disciplinary action is taken against the licensee, and denied exemptions can be appealed to the commission. These changes aim to provide flexibility in continuing education requirements while maintaining professional standards for real estate licensees.

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