§ 17-42-302 - Issuance or denial of license.

17-42-302. Issuance or denial of license.

(a) The Arkansas Real Estate Commission shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:

(1) Attainment of the age of majority;

(2) Successful completion of educational requirements prescribed by this chapter;

(3) Successful completion of experience requirements prescribed by this chapter;

(4) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the commission;

(5) Demonstrates no record of unprofessional conduct;

(6) Evidence of good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity sufficient to safeguard the interests of the public; and

(7) Completion of a criminal history background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out in 17-42-315.

(b) The commission shall determine what constitutes adequate proof of meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and shall deny a license to any applicant who fails to meet the requirements or who fails to pay the appropriate fees.