Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-704 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 22-5-704
Fees for copies
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of each county court shall issue, when called by any person, a copy of the field notes and maps of the county and is authorized to charge fifty cents (50¢) for each copy. (b) No copy shall contain more than three hundred twenty (320) acres without an additional charge of fifty percent (50%) on such enlargement on any one (1) copy, to be paid by the applicant. (c) The Commissioner of State Lands is directed to furnish free of charge to any county in this state which has lost its field notes of land surveys of the county by the burning of its courthouse copies of the field notes relating to the survey of lands in the county, at as early a time as may be, after the county judge of the county shall file with the Commissioner of State Lands an application for copies of the lost or destroyed field notes. (d) Each county surveyor shall have the liberty of copying any of the field notes and maps kept in the county courthouse for his or her own use, without charge of any kind. (e) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of each county to make a true report of all moneys collected by him or her for copies issued of the field notes and maps to the county court at settlement term in each year. (f) It shall be the duty of the court to charge the clerk thirty percent (30%) on all moneys collected by him or her pursuant to this section, and the court shall order the sheriff of the county to collect the percentage so charged and pay it over to the county treasurer, to be used as other county funds. Acts 1854, §§ 2, 3, p. 16; 1857, § 2, p. 67; 1893, No. 111, § 1, p. 196; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1905, 4750-4752, 6584; Pope's Dig., §§ 2422, 5829-5831, 8615; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1212 -- 10-1215.

(a) The clerk of each county court shall issue, when called by any person, a copy of the field notes and maps of the county and is authorized to charge fifty cents (50¢) for each copy.

(b) No copy shall contain more than three hundred twenty (320) acres without an additional charge of fifty percent (50%) on such enlargement on any one (1) copy, to be paid by the applicant.

(c) The Commissioner of State Lands is directed to furnish free of charge to any county in this state which has lost its field notes of land surveys of the county by the burning of its courthouse copies of the field notes relating to the survey of lands in the county, at as early a time as may be, after the county judge of the county shall file with the Commissioner of State Lands an application for copies of the lost or destroyed field notes.

(d) Each county surveyor shall have the liberty of copying any of the field notes and maps kept in the county courthouse for his or her own use, without charge of any kind.

(e) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of each county to make a true report of all moneys collected by him or her for copies issued of the field notes and maps to the county court at settlement term in each year.

(f) It shall be the duty of the court to charge the clerk thirty percent (30%) on all moneys collected by him or her pursuant to this section, and the court shall order the sheriff of the county to collect the percentage so charged and pay it over to the county treasurer, to be used as other county funds.

Acts 1854, §§ 2, 3, p. 16; 1857, § 2, p. 67; 1893, No. 111, § 1, p. 196; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1905, 4750-4752, 6584; Pope's Dig., §§ 2422, 5829-5831, 8615; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1212 -- 10-1215.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-406 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-6-406
Disposition of moneys
Status: in_force

All moneys paid into the State Treasury for the purchase of swamp and overflowed lands shall be appropriated by the General Assembly for purposes which shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the terms of 9 Stat. 519, Ch. 84. Acts 1937, No. 128, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 8755; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-806.

All moneys paid into the State Treasury for the purchase of swamp and overflowed lands shall be appropriated by the General Assembly for purposes which shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the terms of 9 Stat. 519, Ch. 84.

Acts 1937, No. 128, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 8755; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-806.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-913 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-913
Bonds - Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all taxes, state, county, and municipal. This exemption shall include income taxation and inheritance taxation. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all taxes, state, county, and municipal. This exemption shall include income taxation and inheritance taxation.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-401 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-9-401
Coverage
Status: in_force

(a) All surety bonds required by the State of Arkansas or any subdivisions thereof by any county, municipality, school district, or other local taxing unit, or by any agency of any of the foregoing for the repair, alteration, construction, or improvement of any public works, including, but not limited to, buildings, levees, sewers, drains, roads, streets, highways, and bridges shall be liable on all claims for labor and materials entering into the construction, or necessary or incident to or used in the course of construction, of the public improvements. (b) Claims for labor and materials shall include, but not be limited to, fuel oil, gasoline, camp equipment, food for workers, feed for animals, premiums for bonds and liability and workers' compensation insurance, rentals on machinery, equipment, and draft animals, and taxes or payments due the State of Arkansas or any political subdivision thereof which shall have arisen on account of, or in connection with, wages earned by workers on the project covered by the bond. Acts 1929, No. 368, § 1; 1935, No. 82, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 958, 7771, 8004, 8883; Acts 1953, No. 261, §§ 1, 2; 1957, No. 209, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-604.

(a) All surety bonds required by the State of Arkansas or any subdivisions thereof by any county, municipality, school district, or other local taxing unit, or by any agency of any of the foregoing for the repair, alteration, construction, or improvement of any public works, including, but not limited to, buildings, levees, sewers, drains, roads, streets, highways, and bridges shall be liable on all claims for labor and materials entering into the construction, or necessary or incident to or used in the course of construction, of the public improvements.

(b) Claims for labor and materials shall include, but not be limited to, fuel oil, gasoline, camp equipment, food for workers, feed for animals, premiums for bonds and liability and workers' compensation insurance, rentals on machinery, equipment, and draft animals, and taxes or payments due the State of Arkansas or any political subdivision thereof which shall have arisen on account of, or in connection with, wages earned by workers on the project covered by the bond.

Acts 1929, No. 368, § 1; 1935, No. 82, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 958, 7771, 8004, 8883; Acts 1953, No. 261, §§ 1, 2; 1957, No. 209, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2007 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 20 / Section 22-3-2007
Application to historic and unique buildings
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply if the implementation of a measure to conserve energy, water, or other utility use conflicts with the requirements for: (1) A property to be eligible for, nominated to, or entered on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Pub. L. No. 89-665; (2) An historic building located within an historic district; (3) An historic building listed, owned, or under the jurisdiction of an historic properties commission; or (4) A building that the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality has exempted from this subchapter because of its unique architectural characteristics or usage. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3232, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.

This subchapter does not apply if the implementation of a measure to conserve energy, water, or other utility use conflicts with the requirements for:

(1) A property to be eligible for, nominated to, or entered on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Pub. L. No. 89-665;

(2) An historic building located within an historic district;

(3) An historic building listed, owned, or under the jurisdiction of an historic properties commission; or

(4) A building that the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality has exempted from this subchapter because of its unique architectural characteristics or usage.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3232, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-104 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-10-104
Construction - Supplemental nature - Intent
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter: (1) Shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose; and (2) Is supplemental to all other powers conferred by law and does not restrict or limit any powers that a public entity has under any other law of this state. (b) It is the intent of this chapter to provide an alternative method of developing qualifying projects for public entities. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) This chapter: (1) Shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose; and (2) Is supplemental to all other powers conferred by law and does not restrict or limit any powers that a public entity has under any other law of this state.

(1) Shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose; and

(2) Is supplemental to all other powers conferred by law and does not restrict or limit any powers that a public entity has under any other law of this state.

(b) It is the intent of this chapter to provide an alternative method of developing qualifying projects for public entities.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2010 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 20 / Section 22-3-2010
Performance review - Report
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that funds are available and appropriated, the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall conduct a performance review of the Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program that includes at least the following: (1) An identification of the costs of implementing energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards in the design and construction of a major facility or major renovation; (2) An identification of the operating savings attributable to the implementation of energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards, including without limitation savings in energy, water, utility, and maintenance costs; and (3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the application of the standards under this subchapter. (b) No later than December 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, the office shall report to the cochairs of the Legislative Council its: (1) Findings under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Recommended changes, if any. Amended by Act 2019, No. 674,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3235, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.

(a) To the extent that funds are available and appropriated, the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall conduct a performance review of the Sustainable Energy-Efficient Buildings Program that includes at least the following: (1) An identification of the costs of implementing energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards in the design and construction of a major facility or major renovation; (2) An identification of the operating savings attributable to the implementation of energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards, including without limitation savings in energy, water, utility, and maintenance costs; and (3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the application of the standards under this subchapter.

(1) An identification of the costs of implementing energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards in the design and construction of a major facility or major renovation;

(2) An identification of the operating savings attributable to the implementation of energy-efficient and water-efficient building standards, including without limitation savings in energy, water, utility, and maintenance costs; and

(3) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the application of the standards under this subchapter.

(b) No later than December 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, the office shall report to the cochairs of the Legislative Council its: (1) Findings under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Recommended changes, if any.

(1) Findings under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Recommended changes, if any.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 674,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 256,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3235, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 584,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1853, §§ 15, 20, p. 161; 1887, No. 90, § 4, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6583, 6588; Pope's Dig., §§ 8614, 8619; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-506, 10-507, 10-531.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 584,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1853, §§ 15, 20, p. 161; 1887, No. 90, § 4, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6583, 6588; Pope's Dig., §§ 8614, 8619; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-506, 10-507, 10-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-1-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-1-101
Sale of surplus commodities to not-for-profit organizations before offer for sale to public - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Commodities" means commodities under § 19-11-203 ; and (2) "Not-for-profit organization" means a private corporation under § 4-28-201 et seq. that: (A) Has a benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, or charitable purpose; and (B) Performs a function that would be performed at the public expense if it were not performed by the organization. (b) Before a state, county, or municipal government entity offers surplus commodities for sale to the public, the state, county, or municipal government entity: (1) Shall consider offers by not-for-profit organizations for the surplus commodities made by not-for-profit organizations; and (2) May accept a reasonable bid or offer for the surplus commodities from a not-for-profit organization. Added by Act 2013, No. 1020,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Commodities" means commodities under § 19-11-203 ; and (2) "Not-for-profit organization" means a private corporation under § 4-28-201 et seq. that: (A) Has a benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, or charitable purpose; and (B) Performs a function that would be performed at the public expense if it were not performed by the organization.

(1) "Commodities" means commodities under § 19-11-203 ; and

(2) "Not-for-profit organization" means a private corporation under § 4-28-201 et seq. that: (A) Has a benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, or charitable purpose; and (B) Performs a function that would be performed at the public expense if it were not performed by the organization.

(A) Has a benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, or charitable purpose; and

(B) Performs a function that would be performed at the public expense if it were not performed by the organization.

(b) Before a state, county, or municipal government entity offers surplus commodities for sale to the public, the state, county, or municipal government entity: (1) Shall consider offers by not-for-profit organizations for the surplus commodities made by not-for-profit organizations; and (2) May accept a reasonable bid or offer for the surplus commodities from a not-for-profit organization.

(1) Shall consider offers by not-for-profit organizations for the surplus commodities made by not-for-profit organizations; and

(2) May accept a reasonable bid or offer for the surplus commodities from a not-for-profit organization.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1020,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-808 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-808
Leases and permits - Records - Fees - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall maintain a permanent record of all leases and permits issued under this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-807 and 22-5-809 - 22-5-813 . (b) (1) The person, firm, company, corporation, or association making application or filing a competitive bid for a lease or permit with the State of Arkansas shall pay a fee to cover the cost of processing its application and providing public notice. (2) The amount of the fee shall be set by the Commissioner of State Lands and shall be deposited as cash funds as defined by § 19-4-801 . (c) The funds shall be used to pay for the advertising, processing, and recording of applications received. Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 4; 1977, No. 572, § 2; 1981, No. 684, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1017; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2009, No. 610, § 8.

(a) The office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall maintain a permanent record of all leases and permits issued under this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-807 and 22-5-809 - 22-5-813 .

(b) (1) The person, firm, company, corporation, or association making application or filing a competitive bid for a lease or permit with the State of Arkansas shall pay a fee to cover the cost of processing its application and providing public notice. (2) The amount of the fee shall be set by the Commissioner of State Lands and shall be deposited as cash funds as defined by § 19-4-801 .

(1) The person, firm, company, corporation, or association making application or filing a competitive bid for a lease or permit with the State of Arkansas shall pay a fee to cover the cost of processing its application and providing public notice.

(2) The amount of the fee shall be set by the Commissioner of State Lands and shall be deposited as cash funds as defined by § 19-4-801 .

(c) The funds shall be used to pay for the advertising, processing, and recording of applications received.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 4; 1977, No. 572, § 2; 1981, No. 684, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1017; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2009, No. 610, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-105 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-105
Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Leasing powers
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, in addition to any other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority to lease state park lands to private companies and to authorize the lessees to construct, maintain, and operate overnight accommodation facilities, recreational facilities, and the other major facilities which the department may deem appropriate. (b) Any lease executed by the department shall include provisions satisfactory to the department regarding the quality of services and facilities to be furnished by the lessee and the charges to be made therefor, or provisions reserving to the department the right to monitor and inspect the activities and facilities of the lessee to assure that the quality of the services and facilities provided by the lessee and the prices charged therefor are appropriate. (c) Failure of any lessee to comply with the terms of a lease or the reasonable requirements of the department regarding the quality of services and facilities provided by the lessee or the charges to be made therefor shall be grounds for the department to terminate the lease. (d) Each lease shall be for a term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years, and the lessee may be permitted to renew the lease for an additional period not to exceed twenty-five (25) years. (e) No long-term lease shall be entered into by the department unless it is approved by the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5693, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; 1977, No. 253, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601.

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, in addition to any other powers granted in this chapter, shall have the sole authority to lease state park lands to private companies and to authorize the lessees to construct, maintain, and operate overnight accommodation facilities, recreational facilities, and the other major facilities which the department may deem appropriate.

(b) Any lease executed by the department shall include provisions satisfactory to the department regarding the quality of services and facilities to be furnished by the lessee and the charges to be made therefor, or provisions reserving to the department the right to monitor and inspect the activities and facilities of the lessee to assure that the quality of the services and facilities provided by the lessee and the prices charged therefor are appropriate.

(c) Failure of any lessee to comply with the terms of a lease or the reasonable requirements of the department regarding the quality of services and facilities provided by the lessee or the charges to be made therefor shall be grounds for the department to terminate the lease.

(d) Each lease shall be for a term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years, and the lessee may be permitted to renew the lease for an additional period not to exceed twenty-five (25) years.

(e) No long-term lease shall be entered into by the department unless it is approved by the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5693, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; 1977, No. 253, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-304 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-5-304
Survey in case of doubtful location of state lands - Actions to quiet title
Status: in_force

(a) In cases where the location of lands claimed by the state appears to be doubtful or subject to controversy because of faulty descriptions or otherwise, the Commissioner of State Lands shall cause those lands to be surveyed in order to accurately locate the lands or shall request the assistance of other state agencies and of state and county officers and employees in ascertaining the location of the lands. (b) The Commissioner of State Lands may request the Attorney General to bring an action to confirm or quiet title to the land in the state. Acts 1939, No. 331, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-403.

(a) In cases where the location of lands claimed by the state appears to be doubtful or subject to controversy because of faulty descriptions or otherwise, the Commissioner of State Lands shall cause those lands to be surveyed in order to accurately locate the lands or shall request the assistance of other state agencies and of state and county officers and employees in ascertaining the location of the lands.

(b) The Commissioner of State Lands may request the Attorney General to bring an action to confirm or quiet title to the land in the state.

Acts 1939, No. 331, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-916 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-916
Audit of accounts - Reports
Status: in_force

The agency of the state authorized by law to audit the records and accounts of the various state agencies is authorized and directed to audit the records and accounts of the Building Authority Division and to furnish a copy of the report thereof to the division and to the trustee for the bondholders. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6191, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-617.

The agency of the state authorized by law to audit the records and accounts of the various state agencies is authorized and directed to audit the records and accounts of the Building Authority Division and to furnish a copy of the report thereof to the division and to the trustee for the bondholders.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6191, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 44, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-201 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-4-201
Classifications of state parks
Status: in_force

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall classify each state park into one (1) of the following classifications: (1) Official state parks shall be those parks which the commission determines to have sufficient facilities and recreational and tourist attractions to meet standards established by the commission for designation as a state park; (2) State historical monuments shall be those facilities presently classified as state parks which shall be reclassified as state historical monuments because of their historical value and attractiveness with respect to the history of Arkansas and of the Southwest but which do not have facilities meeting the standards of the commission to be classified as state parks; (3) State museums shall consist of those facilities presently classified as state parks which shall be reclassified as state museums because of the nature of the facilities and the exhibits and attractions thereof which justify classification as a state museum rather than a state park; (4) State recreational areas shall be all other facilities now classified as state parks which do not have the facilities to justify classification as a state park under the standards established by the commission but which do offer limited or specialized recreational facilities of interest and attraction to the public; and (5) State arboretums shall consist of those arboretums classified as state parks but not included in any other classification under this section. Acts 1965, No. 37, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-610; Acts 1991, No. 1039, § 1.

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall classify each state park into one (1) of the following classifications:

(1) Official state parks shall be those parks which the commission determines to have sufficient facilities and recreational and tourist attractions to meet standards established by the commission for designation as a state park;

(2) State historical monuments shall be those facilities presently classified as state parks which shall be reclassified as state historical monuments because of their historical value and attractiveness with respect to the history of Arkansas and of the Southwest but which do not have facilities meeting the standards of the commission to be classified as state parks;

(3) State museums shall consist of those facilities presently classified as state parks which shall be reclassified as state museums because of the nature of the facilities and the exhibits and attractions thereof which justify classification as a state museum rather than a state park;

(4) State recreational areas shall be all other facilities now classified as state parks which do not have the facilities to justify classification as a state park under the standards established by the commission but which do offer limited or specialized recreational facilities of interest and attraction to the public; and

(5) State arboretums shall consist of those arboretums classified as state parks but not included in any other classification under this section.

Acts 1965, No. 37, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-610; Acts 1991, No. 1039, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-203 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-203
Use of Senate and House Chambers - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful to use the Senate and House Chambers of the State Capitol Building for any purpose except activities which are necessary for the operation of state government. (b) As used in this section, "activities" means those which the State of Arkansas controls and finances for all purposes. Acts 1939, No. 67, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-205.

(a) It shall be unlawful to use the Senate and House Chambers of the State Capitol Building for any purpose except activities which are necessary for the operation of state government.

(b) As used in this section, "activities" means those which the State of Arkansas controls and finances for all purposes.

Acts 1939, No. 67, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-811 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-811
Leases and permits - Existing ones to continue
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, company, corporation, state agency, or other business entity holding a lease or permit on March 21, 1975, for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, minerals, or timber or logs from state-owned lands shall be permitted to continue to take or produce sand, gravel, minerals, or timber or logs from state-owned lands in accordance with the existing lease or permit. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 8; 1981, No. 684, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1021; Acts 2005, No. 786, § 8.

Any person, firm, company, corporation, state agency, or other business entity holding a lease or permit on March 21, 1975, for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, minerals, or timber or logs from state-owned lands shall be permitted to continue to take or produce sand, gravel, minerals, or timber or logs from state-owned lands in accordance with the existing lease or permit.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 8; 1981, No. 684, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1021; Acts 2005, No. 786, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1402 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1402
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally. (b) The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, and thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, and things. Acts 1991, No. 1173, §§ 4, 15, 16; 1993, No. 829, § 1; 1999, No. 1182, § 1.

(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally.

(b) The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, and thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, and things.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, §§ 4, 15, 16; 1993, No. 829, § 1; 1999, No. 1182, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-102 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-10-102
Legislative findings - Purpose
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) There is a public need for the timely acquisition, design, construction, improvement, renovation, expansion, equipping, maintenance, operation, implementation, and installation of public infrastructure and governmental facilities within the state that serve a public purpose; (2) The public need for governmental facilities and public infrastructure may not be satisfied by existing methods of procurement or funding available to the state; (3) There are inadequate resources to develop public infrastructure and government facilities for the benefit of citizens of the state, and there is demonstrated evidence that public-private partnerships can: (A) Promote the timely and cost-efficient development of public infrastructure and governmental facilities; (B) Provide alternative and innovative funding sources to governmental entities; and (C) Allow governmental entities to leverage and supplement the developmental cost of public infrastructure and governmental facilities through private funding and participation by the private sector in governmental incentive and tax programs that are not otherwise available to governmental entities; and (4) It is necessary to authorize the formation of public-private partnerships that may result in the ability to develop private projects for public infrastructure and governmental facilities in a more cost-efficient and timely manner, resulting in increased benefits to the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the state and substantial cost benefits to the governmental entities and the public. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) There is a public need for the timely acquisition, design, construction, improvement, renovation, expansion, equipping, maintenance, operation, implementation, and installation of public infrastructure and governmental facilities within the state that serve a public purpose;

(2) The public need for governmental facilities and public infrastructure may not be satisfied by existing methods of procurement or funding available to the state;

(3) There are inadequate resources to develop public infrastructure and government facilities for the benefit of citizens of the state, and there is demonstrated evidence that public-private partnerships can: (A) Promote the timely and cost-efficient development of public infrastructure and governmental facilities; (B) Provide alternative and innovative funding sources to governmental entities; and (C) Allow governmental entities to leverage and supplement the developmental cost of public infrastructure and governmental facilities through private funding and participation by the private sector in governmental incentive and tax programs that are not otherwise available to governmental entities; and

(A) Promote the timely and cost-efficient development of public infrastructure and governmental facilities;

(B) Provide alternative and innovative funding sources to governmental entities; and

(C) Allow governmental entities to leverage and supplement the developmental cost of public infrastructure and governmental facilities through private funding and participation by the private sector in governmental incentive and tax programs that are not otherwise available to governmental entities; and

(4) It is necessary to authorize the formation of public-private partnerships that may result in the ability to develop private projects for public infrastructure and governmental facilities in a more cost-efficient and timely manner, resulting in increased benefits to the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the state and substantial cost benefits to the governmental entities and the public.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1903 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 19 / Section 22-3-1903
Loans
Status: in_force

(a) Under the Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies, the Building Authority Division may authorize money to be loaned from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to a state agency, board, or commission. (b) A loan made under subsection (a) of this section shall be: (1) For a renovation of state-owned property; and (2) In an amount that exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (c) (1) The division shall credit an origination fee to the Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund for expenses associated with the administration of the program. (2) The term for repayment of the loan may not exceed ten (10) years. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6224, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 2009, No. 1372, § 1.

(a) Under the Sustainable Building Design Program for State Agencies, the Building Authority Division may authorize money to be loaned from the Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund to a state agency, board, or commission.

(b) A loan made under subsection (a) of this section shall be: (1) For a renovation of state-owned property; and (2) In an amount that exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(1) For a renovation of state-owned property; and

(2) In an amount that exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(c) (1) The division shall credit an origination fee to the Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund for expenses associated with the administration of the program. (2) The term for repayment of the loan may not exceed ten (10) years.

(1) The division shall credit an origination fee to the Building Authority Division Maintenance Fund for expenses associated with the administration of the program.

(2) The term for repayment of the loan may not exceed ten (10) years.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6224, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 54, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 2009, No. 1372, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-10-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-301 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-10-301
Procurement requirements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive agreement only in accordance with this chapter. (2) A comprehensive agreement may include terms and conditions related to the procurement of services or materials related to the qualifying project. (b) In selecting a qualified respondent: (1) Sections 19-11-801 et seq. apply; (2) Competitive bidding shall not be used; and (3) The responsible public entity shall follow the procedure established for the selection of a qualified respondent in the rules promulgated under this chapter. (c) Procurements related to the development of a qualifying project are exempt from any procurement laws that are not contained in this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter and that would otherwise apply to the responsible public entity. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive agreement only in accordance with this chapter. (2) A comprehensive agreement may include terms and conditions related to the procurement of services or materials related to the qualifying project.

(1) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive agreement only in accordance with this chapter.

(2) A comprehensive agreement may include terms and conditions related to the procurement of services or materials related to the qualifying project.

(b) In selecting a qualified respondent: (1) Sections 19-11-801 et seq. apply; (2) Competitive bidding shall not be used; and (3) The responsible public entity shall follow the procedure established for the selection of a qualified respondent in the rules promulgated under this chapter.

(1) Sections 19-11-801 et seq. apply;

(2) Competitive bidding shall not be used; and

(3) The responsible public entity shall follow the procedure established for the selection of a qualified respondent in the rules promulgated under this chapter.

(c) Procurements related to the development of a qualifying project are exempt from any procurement laws that are not contained in this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter and that would otherwise apply to the responsible public entity.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-221 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-7-221
Lands necessary to Ouachita River Navigation Project
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas or any agency or institution of the state having jurisdiction or authority over lands held in the name of the State of Arkansas, which lands are necessary or desirable in the furtherance of the Ouachita River Navigation Project and any wildlife refuge established in connection with the project, is authorized to give, donate, or otherwise transfer the lands, any portion thereof, or any interest therein to the United States Government for such use. (b) Any county holding title to lands which are necessary or desirable for use in developing the project and any national wildlife refuge established in connection with the project is authorized to give, donate, or otherwise transfer the lands, any portion thereof, or any interest therein to the United States Government for use in connection with the project or any national wildlife refuge established in connection with the project. Acts 1975, No. 122, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1130, 10-1131.

(a) The State of Arkansas or any agency or institution of the state having jurisdiction or authority over lands held in the name of the State of Arkansas, which lands are necessary or desirable in the furtherance of the Ouachita River Navigation Project and any wildlife refuge established in connection with the project, is authorized to give, donate, or otherwise transfer the lands, any portion thereof, or any interest therein to the United States Government for such use.

(b) Any county holding title to lands which are necessary or desirable for use in developing the project and any national wildlife refuge established in connection with the project is authorized to give, donate, or otherwise transfer the lands, any portion thereof, or any interest therein to the United States Government for use in connection with the project or any national wildlife refuge established in connection with the project.

Acts 1975, No. 122, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1130, 10-1131.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-905 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-9-905
Online notice for bids
Status: in_force

A public agency may contract with a vendor selected under this subchapter to provide online advertisements of notices of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 . Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

A public agency may contract with a vendor selected under this subchapter to provide online advertisements of notices of an intention to receive bids under §§ 22-9-203 and 22-9-209 .

Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-1-205 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-1-205
Property of drainage districts - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, a "drainage district" means a: (1) Drainage improvement district formed by an act of the General Assembly; (2) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-120-101 et seq.; or (3) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-121-101 et seq. (b) (1) No title or right of possession to property of a drainage district, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy. (2) No easement or right of way of a drainage district for flowage, storage rights, and any other servitude upon, over, and across any lands, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy. (c) The real property rights of a drainage district shall not be defeated in any cause of action or proceeding by reason of adverse possession or adverse occupancy of district property, or any portion thereof, where the parties claiming the adverse possession commence legal action after April 5, 2001. Acts 2001, No. 1312, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, a "drainage district" means a: (1) Drainage improvement district formed by an act of the General Assembly; (2) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-120-101 et seq.; or (3) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-121-101 et seq.

(1) Drainage improvement district formed by an act of the General Assembly;

(2) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-120-101 et seq.; or

(3) Drainage improvement district formed and operated under § 14-121-101 et seq.

(b) (1) No title or right of possession to property of a drainage district, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy. (2) No easement or right of way of a drainage district for flowage, storage rights, and any other servitude upon, over, and across any lands, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy.

(1) No title or right of possession to property of a drainage district, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy.

(2) No easement or right of way of a drainage district for flowage, storage rights, and any other servitude upon, over, and across any lands, or any portion thereof, shall be acquired by adverse possession or adverse occupancy.

(c) The real property rights of a drainage district shall not be defeated in any cause of action or proceeding by reason of adverse possession or adverse occupancy of district property, or any portion thereof, where the parties claiming the adverse possession commence legal action after April 5, 2001.

Acts 2001, No. 1312, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-907 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-9-907
Annual review - Removal of vendor - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) The Public Works Committee shall review the performance and compliance of vendors selected under this subchapter. (b) After reasonable notice to the vendor and a reasonable opportunity for the vendor to have a hearing, the committee may remove a vendor's authority to perform the services provided for under this subchapter if the committee determines that the vendor's performance does not meet the goals of this subchapter. (c) (1) A vendor who knowingly violates this subchapter: (A) Upon conviction is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; (B) Is prohibited from performing services under this subchapter or being selected as a vendor under this subchapter for five (5) years; and (C) Shall pay damages to any public agency, person, or entity that is found to have ascertainable damages as a result of the vendor's violation of this subchapter. (2) The Office of State Procurement shall maintain a list of vendors that are prohibited from performing services. Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Public Works Committee shall review the performance and compliance of vendors selected under this subchapter.

(b) After reasonable notice to the vendor and a reasonable opportunity for the vendor to have a hearing, the committee may remove a vendor's authority to perform the services provided for under this subchapter if the committee determines that the vendor's performance does not meet the goals of this subchapter.

(c) (1) A vendor who knowingly violates this subchapter: (A) Upon conviction is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; (B) Is prohibited from performing services under this subchapter or being selected as a vendor under this subchapter for five (5) years; and (C) Shall pay damages to any public agency, person, or entity that is found to have ascertainable damages as a result of the vendor's violation of this subchapter. (2) The Office of State Procurement shall maintain a list of vendors that are prohibited from performing services.

(1) A vendor who knowingly violates this subchapter: (A) Upon conviction is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; (B) Is prohibited from performing services under this subchapter or being selected as a vendor under this subchapter for five (5) years; and (C) Shall pay damages to any public agency, person, or entity that is found to have ascertainable damages as a result of the vendor's violation of this subchapter.

(A) Upon conviction is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor;

(B) Is prohibited from performing services under this subchapter or being selected as a vendor under this subchapter for five (5) years; and

(C) Shall pay damages to any public agency, person, or entity that is found to have ascertainable damages as a result of the vendor's violation of this subchapter.

(2) The Office of State Procurement shall maintain a list of vendors that are prohibited from performing services.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-805 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-9-805
Grants, tax abatements, and tax credits - Prohibited terms
Status: in_force

A public agency shall not award a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit that is conditioned upon a requirement that the awardee include a term described in § 22-9-804 in a contract document for construction, improvement, maintenance, or renovation of real property or fixtures that are the subject of the grant, tax abatement, or tax credit. Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

A public agency shall not award a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit that is conditioned upon a requirement that the awardee include a term described in § 22-9-804 in a contract document for construction, improvement, maintenance, or renovation of real property or fixtures that are the subject of the grant, tax abatement, or tax credit.

Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-408 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-5-408
State Bank lands
Status: in_force

(a) Where the claim of the State of Arkansas to any land conveyed to the Bank of the State of Arkansas under and by virtue of the Acts of the General Assembly of January 31, 1843, and February 3, 1843, providing for the liquidation of the assets of the bank, and the Acts of January 4, 1845, and January 10, 1845, authorizing the officers of the bank to compromise debts due the bank and to take property in payment of the debts, and the Act of December 23, 1846, vesting the title in the State of Arkansas to all property so conveyed to the bank, conflicts with the title of any person who, together with those under whom he or she claims and from whom he or she deraigns title either by deed, devise, or inheritance, has been in continuous possession and paying the taxes assessed against the land for more than forty (40) years prior to the passage of this section, the State of Arkansas relinquishes its title to the land in favor of the occupant and claimant thereof. (b) When the owner or occupant shall present to the Commissioner of State Lands satisfactory proof that he or she and those under whom he or she claims and from whom he or she deraigns title have been in continuous possession of the land for a period of forty (40) years or have continuously paid the taxes thereon for a period of forty (40) years under color of title, it is the duty of the Commissioner of State Lands to execute to the owner, occupant, or claimant a quitclaim deed conveying to him or her all the title and interest of the State of Arkansas in the land, upon payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00). Acts 1931, No. 245, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 8623, 8624; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-209, 10-210.

(a) Where the claim of the State of Arkansas to any land conveyed to the Bank of the State of Arkansas under and by virtue of the Acts of the General Assembly of January 31, 1843, and February 3, 1843, providing for the liquidation of the assets of the bank, and the Acts of January 4, 1845, and January 10, 1845, authorizing the officers of the bank to compromise debts due the bank and to take property in payment of the debts, and the Act of December 23, 1846, vesting the title in the State of Arkansas to all property so conveyed to the bank, conflicts with the title of any person who, together with those under whom he or she claims and from whom he or she deraigns title either by deed, devise, or inheritance, has been in continuous possession and paying the taxes assessed against the land for more than forty (40) years prior to the passage of this section, the State of Arkansas relinquishes its title to the land in favor of the occupant and claimant thereof.

(b) When the owner or occupant shall present to the Commissioner of State Lands satisfactory proof that he or she and those under whom he or she claims and from whom he or she deraigns title have been in continuous possession of the land for a period of forty (40) years or have continuously paid the taxes thereon for a period of forty (40) years under color of title, it is the duty of the Commissioner of State Lands to execute to the owner, occupant, or claimant a quitclaim deed conveying to him or her all the title and interest of the State of Arkansas in the land, upon payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00).

Acts 1931, No. 245, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 8623, 8624; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-209, 10-210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-112 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-112
Lower White River Museum State Park
Status: in_force

The Prairie County Museum State Park is renamed the Lower White River Museum State Park. Acts 2005, No. 1155, § 1.

The Prairie County Museum State Park is renamed the Lower White River Museum State Park.

Acts 2005, No. 1155, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-702 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 22-4-702
Creation of bike route
Status: in_force

The route along U.S. Highway 62 from the border between Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Trail of Tears Park and Historic Site located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville at the northwest corner of the intersection of Stadium Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, thirty-six degrees three seconds north (36° 00' 03" N) and ninety-four degrees ten seconds west (94° 00' 10" W), is designated the "Trail of Tears Historic Bike Route". Added by Act 2017, No. 1009,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

The route along U.S. Highway 62 from the border between Oklahoma and Arkansas to the Trail of Tears Park and Historic Site located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville at the northwest corner of the intersection of Stadium Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, thirty-six degrees three seconds north (36° 00' 03" N) and ninety-four degrees ten seconds west (94° 00' 10" W), is designated the "Trail of Tears Historic Bike Route".

Added by Act 2017, No. 1009,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1701 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 17 / Section 22-3-1701
Findings and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and (4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens. (b) In recognition and appreciation of Arkansas' fallen firefighters, an appropriate monument should be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds. Acts 2001, No. 504, § 1.

(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and (4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.

(1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters;

(2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies;

(3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and

(4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.

(b) In recognition and appreciation of Arkansas' fallen firefighters, an appropriate monument should be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds.

Acts 2001, No. 504, § 1.