Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-501

It is the intent of this subchapter to protect homeowners and the purchasers of homes constructed in this state by establishing reasonable and adequate licensing and regulation of homebuilders and home improvement contractors. It is intended that this subchapter apply to everyone not specifically excluded. It is also the intent of this subchapter that the Residential Contractors Committee be located with the Contractors Licensing Board and that the staff and appropriation for the board be utilized to implement this subchapter.