§ 17-30-203 - Powers, duties, and proceedings.

17-30-203. Powers, duties, and proceedings.

(a) The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors shall:

(1) Meet not less than two (2) times a year;

(2) Have a seal, which among other things must be affixed to every certificate of licensure; and

(3) Require that all plans, specifications, plats, and reports issued by an engineer shall be stamped with a seal of a design authorized by the board.

(b) Within the limits prescribed by this chapter, the board:

(1) May determine the persons entitled to be licensed and those whose licenses shall be suspended or revoked;

(2) Shall fix the fees and renewal fees;

(3) Shall hold examinations for applicants for licensure not less than two (2) times a year; and

(4) May do any other things necessary to its duties, including the adoption of rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter or the Arkansas Constitution and other laws.

(c) (1) The board may subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance and also may require the production of books, papers, and documents.

(2) Any member of the board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses before the board.

(d) All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter may be paid by the board.