§ 17-47-202 - Powers of the board.
17-47-202. Powers of the board.
The Arkansas State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers shall have the power to:
(1) Administer this chapter;
(2) Adopt and amend all bylaws, rules of procedure, and regulations to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions, consistent with this chapter and the Constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof;
(3) Adopt and promulgate a code of ethics which shall be binding upon all persons registered under or subject to this chapter;
(4) Employ clerks, technical experts, and attorneys as it may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(5) Apply in the name of the state for relief by injunction, without bond, enforce the provisions of this chapter, or restrain any violation thereof. In this proceeding it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. The members of the board shall not be personally liable under this proceeding; and
(6) Enter into agreements with the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission to share office, clerical, and secretarial services and to reimburse the commission for the cost of the services.