SB313 Summary

• Amends Arkansas Code § 17-15-312 to allow nonresident architects holding National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certification to offer architectural services in Arkansas for single projects or design competitions upon written notification to the state board.

• Changes criminal penalties under § 17-26-104(b) from "Class D misdemeanor" to "unclassified misdemeanor" with fines of $25-$500 and/or up to 90 days imprisonment, with subsequent violations classified as Class C misdemeanors.

• Corrects and reorganizes interior designer registration provisions in §§ 17-35-101 through 17-35-304 to clarify terminology, registration requirements, and penalties for unauthorized use of "registered interior designer" title.

• Makes technical corrections to definitions and exemptions for architects, interior decorators, and licensed professionals in multiple sections to ensure consistent cross-references throughout Title 17.

• Corrects grammatical and stylistic language in provisions governing acupuncturists, mold investigation consultants, nursing home consultant permits, and social worker exemptions.