§ 17-39-214 - Refusal, suspension, revocation -- Appeal.
17-39-214. Refusal, suspension, revocation -- Appeal.
(a) Any person dissatisfied with the action of the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies in refusing his or her application or suspending or revoking his or her license, or any other action of the board, may appeal the action of the board by filing a petition within thirty (30) days thereafter in the circuit court in the county where the person resides or in the Pulaski County Circuit Court.
(b) The court is vested with jurisdiction, and it shall be the duty of the court to set the matter for hearing upon ten (10) days' written notice to the board and the attorney representing the board.
(c) The court in which the petition of appeal is filed shall determine whether or not a cancellation or suspension of a license shall be abated until the hearing shall have been consummated with final judgment thereon or whether any other action of the board should be suspended pending hearing. The court shall enter its order accordingly. The order shall be operative when served upon the board. The court shall provide the attorney representing the board with a copy of the petition and order.
(d) The board shall be represented in such appeals by the prosecuting attorney of the county or the Attorney General, or any of their assistants.
(e) The board shall initially determine all facts, but the court upon appeal shall set aside the determination of the board if the board's determination:
(1) Is not based upon substantial evidence upon the entire record;
(2) Is arbitrary or capricious;
(3) Is in violation of statutory requirements; or
(4) Was made without affording to the licensee or applicant due process of law.