Opinion No.

Mr. Tom Allen, Chair Homes Inspector Advisory Board c/o Office of the Secretary of State Corporations Division State Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-1094

Dear Mr. Allen:

You have requested an Attorney General opinion concerning certain state law requirements for registration as a home inspector.

Your questions are:(1) What is the legal meaning of the term "direct supervision," as used in A.C.A. § 17-52-103(a)(3)(B)? (Must the supervisor be present during the inspection?)(2) Does the requirement of 20 home inspections, set forth in A.C.A. § 17-52-103(a)(3)(D), mean that the 20 home inspections must…