(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this subchapter:
(1) To assure that consumers of home inspection services can rely upon the competence of home inspectors as determined by educational and testing requirements;
(2) That in ascertaining the degree of care that would be exercised by a reasonably prudent home inspector, the court shall consider the standards of practice and code of ethics that are in force at the time the inspection in question was conducted; and
(3) That this subchapter apply to and govern all persons who practice home inspection in Arkansas whether they are registered under its provisions or not.
(b) The purpose of the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board created under this subchapter shall be to:
(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter;
(2) Promote a business atmosphere that will protect consumers of home inspection services;
(3) Oversee an ongoing program to develop high-level skills in home inspectors; and
(4) Encourage the presence of a viable home inspection industry in Arkansas.