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Arkansas Professional Engineer (PE) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a professional engineer misses CE requirements in Arkansas, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Insufficient PDH puts the licensee on probation with six months after renewal to document required and additional hours; failure leads to inactive status. Late renewal incurs a 50% penalty (days 1–60) then 100% (day 61 through two years).Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Random audit of a 2% sample of licensees no sooner than 180 days after the renewal period; retain records 3 years (17 CAR pt. 285-1010).

Official source: Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (Board Rules, 17 CAR pt. 285)

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