Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-7-101
Purchase of real property by United States - Limited cession of jurisdiction - Right to tax
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas consents to the purchase by the United States of any site or ground for the erection of any armory, arsenal, fort, fortification, navy yard, customhouse, lighthouse, lock, dam, fish hatchery, or other public buildings of any kind. (b) The jurisdiction of this state within and over all grounds purchased by the United States within the limits of this state is ceded to the United States, except that this cession of jurisdiction shall not prevent execution of any process of this state, civil or criminal, upon any person who may be on these grounds. (c) This state releases and relinquishes its right to tax any site, grounds, or real estate, and all improvements which may be there or erected there during the time the United States remains the owner thereof. Acts 1903, No. 180, §§ 1, 2, p. 346; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4564, 4565; Pope's Dig., §§ 5644, 5645; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1101, 10-1102.

(a) The State of Arkansas consents to the purchase by the United States of any site or ground for the erection of any armory, arsenal, fort, fortification, navy yard, customhouse, lighthouse, lock, dam, fish hatchery, or other public buildings of any kind.

(b) The jurisdiction of this state within and over all grounds purchased by the United States within the limits of this state is ceded to the United States, except that this cession of jurisdiction shall not prevent execution of any process of this state, civil or criminal, upon any person who may be on these grounds.

(c) This state releases and relinquishes its right to tax any site, grounds, or real estate, and all improvements which may be there or erected there during the time the United States remains the owner thereof.

Acts 1903, No. 180, §§ 1, 2, p. 346; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4564, 4565; Pope's Dig., §§ 5644, 5645; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1101, 10-1102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-504 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-10-504
Legal actions heard as preferred cause of action - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) A lawsuit brought concerning the validity of this chapter, bonds issued under this chapter, or the execution and delivery of an interim agreement or comprehensive agreement is of public interest and shall be advanced by the court and heard as a preferred cause of action. (b) An appeal from a judgment or decree rendered in a case described in subsection (a) of this section shall be taken within thirty (30) calendar days after the judgment or decree is rendered. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A lawsuit brought concerning the validity of this chapter, bonds issued under this chapter, or the execution and delivery of an interim agreement or comprehensive agreement is of public interest and shall be advanced by the court and heard as a preferred cause of action.

(b) An appeal from a judgment or decree rendered in a case described in subsection (a) of this section shall be taken within thirty (30) calendar days after the judgment or decree is rendered.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-801 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-801
Leases and permits - Purpose of this section and sections 22-5-802 - 22-5-813 - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this section and §§ 22-5-802 - 22-5-813 to charge the Commissioner of State Lands with the authority and responsibility for considering applications for and granting leases and permits for the taking of sand, gravel, oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs from the beds and bars of navigable rivers and lakes in this state or from any other lands or interests in lands held in the name of the State of Arkansas or any state agency or institution, excluding tax-forfeited lands and minerals, and to supervise activities on state-owned lands by leaseholders and permittees. (b) As used in this subchapter, "log" means a bulky piece or length of unshaped timber, a length of a tree trunk ready for sawing, or a portion of the trunk of a felled tree that is sunk on the bed of submerged land owned by the State of Arkansas. (c) The Commissioner of State Lands shall: (1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to sand and gravel extraction; (2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction; and (3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (c)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction. (d) The Commissioner of State Lands shall: (1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs; (2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the electronic filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs; and (3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (d)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs. Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022. Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 1, eff. on and after January 1, 2022. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1026; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2005, No. 786, § 1.

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this section and §§ 22-5-802 - 22-5-813 to charge the Commissioner of State Lands with the authority and responsibility for considering applications for and granting leases and permits for the taking of sand, gravel, oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs from the beds and bars of navigable rivers and lakes in this state or from any other lands or interests in lands held in the name of the State of Arkansas or any state agency or institution, excluding tax-forfeited lands and minerals, and to supervise activities on state-owned lands by leaseholders and permittees.

(b) As used in this subchapter, "log" means a bulky piece or length of unshaped timber, a length of a tree trunk ready for sawing, or a portion of the trunk of a felled tree that is sunk on the bed of submerged land owned by the State of Arkansas.

(c) The Commissioner of State Lands shall: (1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to sand and gravel extraction; (2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction; and (3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (c)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction.

(1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to sand and gravel extraction;

(2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction; and

(3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (c)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to sand and gravel extraction.

(d) The Commissioner of State Lands shall: (1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs; (2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the electronic filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs; and (3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (d)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs.

(1) Provide the necessary hardware and software systems to allow for the electronic acceptance, solicitation, communication, and the electronic publishing of all information, records, reports, applications, and other required material relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs;

(2) Create and maintain a website to allow for the electronic filing of all bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs; and

(3) Maintain a database accessible through the website required under subdivision (d)(2) of this section to allow complete electronic access to all filings of bids, correspondence, permit or lease issuance, production reports, and payments relating to the extraction of oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal and other minerals, and timber or logs.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 455,§ 1, eff. on and after January 1, 2022.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1026; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2005, No. 786, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-105 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-9-105
Poor contractual performance - Additional bids prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A firm that has an existing state contract with a state agency shall not bid on any additional state contracts with a state agency if the firm's existing state contract with a state agency has one (1) or more material issues, including without limitation a material delay in the commencement or completion of a project or a breach of contract. (2) (A) If a state agency determines that an existing state contract with a firm has one (1) or more material issues under this section, the firm may appeal the state agency's determination to the State Procurement Director. (B) The decision of the director regarding an appeal under this subsection is final and conclusive. (C) The director shall adopt rules to establish the process and procedure for appeals under this subsection. (b) As used in this section, "state agency" means the same as defined in § 22-2-102 . (c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt rules to provide guidance on what is considered to be a material issue under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 422,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) A firm that has an existing state contract with a state agency shall not bid on any additional state contracts with a state agency if the firm's existing state contract with a state agency has one (1) or more material issues, including without limitation a material delay in the commencement or completion of a project or a breach of contract. (2) (A) If a state agency determines that an existing state contract with a firm has one (1) or more material issues under this section, the firm may appeal the state agency's determination to the State Procurement Director. (B) The decision of the director regarding an appeal under this subsection is final and conclusive. (C) The director shall adopt rules to establish the process and procedure for appeals under this subsection.

(1) A firm that has an existing state contract with a state agency shall not bid on any additional state contracts with a state agency if the firm's existing state contract with a state agency has one (1) or more material issues, including without limitation a material delay in the commencement or completion of a project or a breach of contract.

(2) (A) If a state agency determines that an existing state contract with a firm has one (1) or more material issues under this section, the firm may appeal the state agency's determination to the State Procurement Director. (B) The decision of the director regarding an appeal under this subsection is final and conclusive. (C) The director shall adopt rules to establish the process and procedure for appeals under this subsection.

(A) If a state agency determines that an existing state contract with a firm has one (1) or more material issues under this section, the firm may appeal the state agency's determination to the State Procurement Director.

(B) The decision of the director regarding an appeal under this subsection is final and conclusive.

(C) The director shall adopt rules to establish the process and procedure for appeals under this subsection.

(b) As used in this section, "state agency" means the same as defined in § 22-2-102 .

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt rules to provide guidance on what is considered to be a material issue under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 422,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1313 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1313
Food service training program - Vending facility
Status: in_force

(a) Should a state agency operate or develop as an integral part of its student program a food service training program, the state agency administrator or governing board of the state-supported facility shall notify the licensing agency of the program change. (b) The licensing agency shall contract with the state agency administrator or governing board of the state-supported facility for any continuance of the vending facility located at the state agency. Such continuance shall provide for the existence of both the food service student training program and the vending facility, if possible. The state licensing agency shall determine the feasibility of such continuance. Acts 1991, No. 1022, § 1.

(a) Should a state agency operate or develop as an integral part of its student program a food service training program, the state agency administrator or governing board of the state-supported facility shall notify the licensing agency of the program change.

(b) The licensing agency shall contract with the state agency administrator or governing board of the state-supported facility for any continuance of the vending facility located at the state agency. Such continuance shall provide for the existence of both the food service student training program and the vending facility, if possible. The state licensing agency shall determine the feasibility of such continuance.

Acts 1991, No. 1022, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-306 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-5-306
Appraisers - Qualifications, oath, and bond
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands may appoint appraisers to inspect and appraise state-owned lands for sale, transfer, or donation. (b) Each appraiser selected shall, by education or experience, be familiar with and know how to arrive at the value of lands, water rights, mineral rights, timber lands, rural lands, agricultural lands, and noncultivable lands; shall understand legal descriptions of real properties; shall have a working knowledge of county and state real property records; and shall be capable of passing dependable judgments upon the values of rural properties. (c) Upon entering the duties of his or her office, each appraiser shall take an oath of office as prescribed in Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20. This oath shall state that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, be engaged in the purchase of state-owned lands during his or her continuance in office and that he or she will not engage in any speculation of state-owned lands or give information to any agent, friend, or secret or other partner so as to secure the advantages of that information to himself or herself or to any person, association, or company to the prejudice or exclusion of other persons. (d) Each appraiser shall enter into bond to the state in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), to be furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, conditioned that he or she will faithfully discharge all of his or her duties according to law and the rules of the Commissioner of State Lands. (e) After qualifying as provided in this section, each appraiser shall perform his or her duties in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner of State Lands. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2365, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 972,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 884,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1945, No. 49, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-407 -- 10-411.

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands may appoint appraisers to inspect and appraise state-owned lands for sale, transfer, or donation.

(b) Each appraiser selected shall, by education or experience, be familiar with and know how to arrive at the value of lands, water rights, mineral rights, timber lands, rural lands, agricultural lands, and noncultivable lands; shall understand legal descriptions of real properties; shall have a working knowledge of county and state real property records; and shall be capable of passing dependable judgments upon the values of rural properties.

(c) Upon entering the duties of his or her office, each appraiser shall take an oath of office as prescribed in Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20. This oath shall state that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, be engaged in the purchase of state-owned lands during his or her continuance in office and that he or she will not engage in any speculation of state-owned lands or give information to any agent, friend, or secret or other partner so as to secure the advantages of that information to himself or herself or to any person, association, or company to the prejudice or exclusion of other persons.

(d) Each appraiser shall enter into bond to the state in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), to be furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas, conditioned that he or she will faithfully discharge all of his or her duties according to law and the rules of the Commissioner of State Lands.

(e) After qualifying as provided in this section, each appraiser shall perform his or her duties in the manner prescribed by the Commissioner of State Lands.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2365, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 972,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 884,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1945, No. 49, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-407 -- 10-411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1305 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1305
Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

(a) The licensing agency shall issue licenses to operate vending facilities on state property to blind persons who are in need of employment and who are capable of efficiently operating the vending facility in a manner resulting in reasonable satisfaction for all parties concerned. (b) No blind person shall be issued a license as an operator until adequate training has been provided by the licensing agency. (c) The license is to be issued for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated by the licensing agency for just cause. (d) The license shall be issued to qualified blind individuals without regard to race, color, or national origin. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2577.

(a) The licensing agency shall issue licenses to operate vending facilities on state property to blind persons who are in need of employment and who are capable of efficiently operating the vending facility in a manner resulting in reasonable satisfaction for all parties concerned.

(b) No blind person shall be issued a license as an operator until adequate training has been provided by the licensing agency.

(c) The license is to be issued for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated by the licensing agency for just cause.

(d) The license shall be issued to qualified blind individuals without regard to race, color, or national origin.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2577.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-924 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-924
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals shall not be required to pay any rental fees for space utilized in the Arkansas Justice Building. Acts 1995, No. 149, § 12.

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals shall not be required to pay any rental fees for space utilized in the Arkansas Justice Building.

Acts 1995, No. 149, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-701 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 22-4-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Trail of Tears Historic Bike Route Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 1009,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Trail of Tears Historic Bike Route Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 1009,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-801 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-9-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act". Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act".

Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-115 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-115
Lease-purchase agreements
Status: in_force

(a) For the express purpose of providing adequate office facilities, the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, acting as the primary lessor, may enter into lease-purchase agreements to obtain facilities for state agencies. Each lease-purchase agreement shall contain a provision whereby the agreement shall be cancelled at the close of each fiscal biennium, if necessary, if funds for the payment of the rent under the lease-purchase agreement will not be available. (b) (1) The secretary shall make the final determination regarding the location or construction of facilities with the advice and consent of the appropriate state agency. (2) All agreements and other matters concerning the buying, trading, selling, renting, renovating, or acquiring of any real or personal property as authorized by this section shall be matters of public record and available for public inspection. (c) The General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, § 19-4-101 et seq., the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and other applicable fiscal laws of this state shall be strictly complied with regarding this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6177, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6176, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 59, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 59, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1979, No. 129, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-1025.1 -- 5-1025.3.

(a) For the express purpose of providing adequate office facilities, the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services, acting as the primary lessor, may enter into lease-purchase agreements to obtain facilities for state agencies. Each lease-purchase agreement shall contain a provision whereby the agreement shall be cancelled at the close of each fiscal biennium, if necessary, if funds for the payment of the rent under the lease-purchase agreement will not be available.

(b) (1) The secretary shall make the final determination regarding the location or construction of facilities with the advice and consent of the appropriate state agency. (2) All agreements and other matters concerning the buying, trading, selling, renting, renovating, or acquiring of any real or personal property as authorized by this section shall be matters of public record and available for public inspection.

(1) The secretary shall make the final determination regarding the location or construction of facilities with the advice and consent of the appropriate state agency.

(2) All agreements and other matters concerning the buying, trading, selling, renting, renovating, or acquiring of any real or personal property as authorized by this section shall be matters of public record and available for public inspection.

(c) The General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, § 19-4-101 et seq., the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq., the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and other applicable fiscal laws of this state shall be strictly complied with regarding this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6177, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6176, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 59, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 59, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 33, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 129, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-1025.1 -- 5-1025.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-806 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-9-806
Construction document preparation - Prohibited terms
Status: in_force

(a) A public agency or a construction manager or other contracting entity acting on behalf of a public agency shall not place a term described in § 22-9-804 in bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents relating to the construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of a public improvement. (b) A term included in a contract in violation of subsection (a) of this section is void. Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) A public agency or a construction manager or other contracting entity acting on behalf of a public agency shall not place a term described in § 22-9-804 in bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents relating to the construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of a public improvement.

(b) A term included in a contract in violation of subsection (a) of this section is void.

Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-506 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-5-506
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) The purchase price of lands acquired shall be paid at the time of acquisition from the State Forestry Fund, and the acquisition shall not impose any liability upon the general credit or taxing power of the state. (b) All lands acquired under the provisions of this subchapter shall become the property of the state. (c) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized, empowered, and directed to make requisite expenditures from the fund in executing the provisions of this subchapter and in protecting, developing, and administering the lands in the production, conservation, and marketing of forest products and in the forestation and reforestation of the lands. Acts 1947, No. 409, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-726, 9-727.

(a) The purchase price of lands acquired shall be paid at the time of acquisition from the State Forestry Fund, and the acquisition shall not impose any liability upon the general credit or taxing power of the state.

(b) All lands acquired under the provisions of this subchapter shall become the property of the state.

(c) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized, empowered, and directed to make requisite expenditures from the fund in executing the provisions of this subchapter and in protecting, developing, and administering the lands in the production, conservation, and marketing of forest products and in the forestation and reforestation of the lands.

Acts 1947, No. 409, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-726, 9-727.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2011 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 20 / Section 22-3-2011
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) The boards of trustees for the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University system, the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, and Southern Arkansas University are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter if those institutions develop policies and procedures to meet the: (1) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and (2) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) . (b) (1) The board of trustees of any institution of higher education that is not included under subsection (a) of this section may be exempted from the provisions of this subchapter by the Division of Higher Education. (2) Before granting an exemption to a board of trustees of an institution of higher education under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the Division of Higher Education shall review and approve the policies and procedures to meet the: (A) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and (B) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) . (c) This subchapter does not: (1) Preclude an institution of higher education from adopting the policies and technical guidelines for a major facility or a major renovation that are established by the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality under § 22-3-2003(b)(1) ; or (2) Affect the processes or exemptions under § 22-6-601 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 674,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3237, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3236, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.

(a) The boards of trustees for the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University system, the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, and Southern Arkansas University are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter if those institutions develop policies and procedures to meet the: (1) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and (2) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) .

(1) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and

(2) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) .

(b) (1) The board of trustees of any institution of higher education that is not included under subsection (a) of this section may be exempted from the provisions of this subchapter by the Division of Higher Education. (2) Before granting an exemption to a board of trustees of an institution of higher education under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the Division of Higher Education shall review and approve the policies and procedures to meet the: (A) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and (B) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) .

(1) The board of trustees of any institution of higher education that is not included under subsection (a) of this section may be exempted from the provisions of this subchapter by the Division of Higher Education.

(2) Before granting an exemption to a board of trustees of an institution of higher education under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the Division of Higher Education shall review and approve the policies and procedures to meet the: (A) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and (B) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) .

(A) Specific performance criteria and goals for a major facility or major renovation; and

(B) Requirements of § 22-3-2006(d)(1) .

(c) This subchapter does not: (1) Preclude an institution of higher education from adopting the policies and technical guidelines for a major facility or a major renovation that are established by the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality under § 22-3-2003(b)(1) ; or (2) Affect the processes or exemptions under § 22-6-601 .

(1) Preclude an institution of higher education from adopting the policies and technical guidelines for a major facility or a major renovation that are established by the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality under § 22-3-2003(b)(1) ; or

(2) Affect the processes or exemptions under § 22-6-601 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 674,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3237, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3236, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-503 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-3-503
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To recommend the acquisition of land for such expansion of the State Capitol grounds as may be required to meet the needs of state agencies; (2) To review and recommend to the Secretary of State on the location of monuments, memorials, fountains, and similar improvements on the State Capitol grounds or for the relocation of existing monuments, memorials, and fountains on the State Capitol grounds; (3) To review any permanent statue, statuary, fountain, monument, or memorial tablet to be erected in the public areas of the State Capitol Building or on its grounds for compliance with the adopted plan; and (4) To review proposed actions of the Secretary of State under § 1-4-134 regarding the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under § 1-4-134(d)(1) or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under § 1-4-134(d)(2) , or both. (b) The commission shall have the right to accept donations in money, pictures, paintings, statuary fountains, and memorial tablets on behalf of the state for the State Capitol Building. In cases of money donations, the commission shall have the right to expend the money in decorations, either in the building or on the grounds thereof. To that end, the commission may make all necessary contracts for the expenditure of the funds. (c) (1) A monument shall not be constructed on or removed from the State Capitol grounds unless authorized by an act of the General Assembly. (2) The commission shall not consider the construction of a monument on the State Capitol grounds or the removal of a monument from the State Capitol grounds without legislative authorization under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (d) (1) The commission may promulgate rules for the orderly discharge of the duties of the commission. (2) In promulgating rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the commission shall follow the procedure set out in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 696,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1068,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 274,§ 1, eff. 2/22/2017. Acts 1987, No. 665, § 4; 1989, No. 880, § 1; 1997, No. 1043, § 3; 2005, No. 1379, § 3.

(a) The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To recommend the acquisition of land for such expansion of the State Capitol grounds as may be required to meet the needs of state agencies; (2) To review and recommend to the Secretary of State on the location of monuments, memorials, fountains, and similar improvements on the State Capitol grounds or for the relocation of existing monuments, memorials, and fountains on the State Capitol grounds; (3) To review any permanent statue, statuary, fountain, monument, or memorial tablet to be erected in the public areas of the State Capitol Building or on its grounds for compliance with the adopted plan; and (4) To review proposed actions of the Secretary of State under § 1-4-134 regarding the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under § 1-4-134(d)(1) or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under § 1-4-134(d)(2) , or both.

(1) To recommend the acquisition of land for such expansion of the State Capitol grounds as may be required to meet the needs of state agencies;

(2) To review and recommend to the Secretary of State on the location of monuments, memorials, fountains, and similar improvements on the State Capitol grounds or for the relocation of existing monuments, memorials, and fountains on the State Capitol grounds;

(3) To review any permanent statue, statuary, fountain, monument, or memorial tablet to be erected in the public areas of the State Capitol Building or on its grounds for compliance with the adopted plan; and

(4) To review proposed actions of the Secretary of State under § 1-4-134 regarding the design, material, production, and method of display of the statue representing Daisy Lee Gatson Bates under § 1-4-134(d)(1) or the statue representing John R. "Johnny" Cash under § 1-4-134(d)(2) , or both.

(b) The commission shall have the right to accept donations in money, pictures, paintings, statuary fountains, and memorial tablets on behalf of the state for the State Capitol Building. In cases of money donations, the commission shall have the right to expend the money in decorations, either in the building or on the grounds thereof. To that end, the commission may make all necessary contracts for the expenditure of the funds.

(c) (1) A monument shall not be constructed on or removed from the State Capitol grounds unless authorized by an act of the General Assembly. (2) The commission shall not consider the construction of a monument on the State Capitol grounds or the removal of a monument from the State Capitol grounds without legislative authorization under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(1) A monument shall not be constructed on or removed from the State Capitol grounds unless authorized by an act of the General Assembly.

(2) The commission shall not consider the construction of a monument on the State Capitol grounds or the removal of a monument from the State Capitol grounds without legislative authorization under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(d) (1) The commission may promulgate rules for the orderly discharge of the duties of the commission. (2) In promulgating rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the commission shall follow the procedure set out in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(1) The commission may promulgate rules for the orderly discharge of the duties of the commission.

(2) In promulgating rules under subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the commission shall follow the procedure set out in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 696,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1068,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 274,§ 1, eff. 2/22/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 665, § 4; 1989, No. 880, § 1; 1997, No. 1043, § 3; 2005, No. 1379, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-120 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-120
Exemption from statutes concerning Capitol Zoning District
Status: in_force

(a) The construction, acquisition, management, maintenance, or operation of capital improvements and public buildings by the Building Authority Division under this chapter is declared to be exempt from the operation and implementation of the provisions of §§ 22-3-301 - 22-3-311 . (b) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall endeavor to cooperate with the Capitol Zoning District Commission so as to establish coordinated physical development in the State Capitol area and to promote the uniform and appropriate regulation and development of the State Capitol area. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6181, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 60, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 60, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 37, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 37, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1975, No. 716, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1029.

(a) The construction, acquisition, management, maintenance, or operation of capital improvements and public buildings by the Building Authority Division under this chapter is declared to be exempt from the operation and implementation of the provisions of §§ 22-3-301 - 22-3-311 .

(b) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall endeavor to cooperate with the Capitol Zoning District Commission so as to establish coordinated physical development in the State Capitol area and to promote the uniform and appropriate regulation and development of the State Capitol area.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6181, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 60, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 60, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 37, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 37, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 716, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1029.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-8-211 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-8-211
Emergency vehicles - Limited use for out-of-state travel
Status: in_force

(a) If requested by a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency may allow a law enforcement officer employed by the law enforcement agency to use an emergency vehicle owned by the law enforcement agency to travel outside the State of Arkansas for the funeral of a: (1) Law enforcement officer; (2) Victim of a crime; or (3) Witness to a crime. (b) (1) If a law enforcement agency approves a law enforcement officer's request under this section to travel to a funeral and the law enforcement agency will pay for the travel with state funds, the law enforcement agency shall consider the cost to the law enforcement agency for travel by: (A) Emergency vehicle; and (B) Commercial airplane. (2) If the law enforcement agency approves the law enforcement officer's request to travel to the funeral, the law enforcement agency shall approve the least costly means of transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. Added by Act 2013, No. 311,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) If requested by a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency may allow a law enforcement officer employed by the law enforcement agency to use an emergency vehicle owned by the law enforcement agency to travel outside the State of Arkansas for the funeral of a: (1) Law enforcement officer; (2) Victim of a crime; or (3) Witness to a crime.

(1) Law enforcement officer;

(2) Victim of a crime; or

(3) Witness to a crime.

(b) (1) If a law enforcement agency approves a law enforcement officer's request under this section to travel to a funeral and the law enforcement agency will pay for the travel with state funds, the law enforcement agency shall consider the cost to the law enforcement agency for travel by: (A) Emergency vehicle; and (B) Commercial airplane. (2) If the law enforcement agency approves the law enforcement officer's request to travel to the funeral, the law enforcement agency shall approve the least costly means of transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) If a law enforcement agency approves a law enforcement officer's request under this section to travel to a funeral and the law enforcement agency will pay for the travel with state funds, the law enforcement agency shall consider the cost to the law enforcement agency for travel by: (A) Emergency vehicle; and (B) Commercial airplane.

(A) Emergency vehicle; and

(B) Commercial airplane.

(2) If the law enforcement agency approves the law enforcement officer's request to travel to the funeral, the law enforcement agency shall approve the least costly means of transportation under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

Added by Act 2013, No. 311,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1412 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1412
Deposit of bond proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall include necessary provisions in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture to provide for the deposit of the proceeds of the bonds pursuant to the provisions of § 15-5-209 . (b) The authority may create and establish one (1) or more special funds in such depositories and make such investment as it may designate to provide for the construction, secure the bonds, establish reserves, and fund other necessary functions or activities authorized by this subchapter. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 10.

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall include necessary provisions in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture to provide for the deposit of the proceeds of the bonds pursuant to the provisions of § 15-5-209 .

(b) The authority may create and establish one (1) or more special funds in such depositories and make such investment as it may designate to provide for the construction, secure the bonds, establish reserves, and fund other necessary functions or activities authorized by this subchapter.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-408 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-3-408
Information on motor vehicles of state employees
Status: in_force

Upon forms prescribed by the Capitol Parking Control Committee, each administrative head of the departments and agencies of state government located in the State Capitol Building and upon the State Capitol grounds shall annually obtain information from each of his or her respective employees as to the make, model, and current license number of the motor vehicles owned by the employees and shall furnish the information to the secretary of the committee at such times as directed by the committee. Acts 1983, No. 721, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-253.

Upon forms prescribed by the Capitol Parking Control Committee, each administrative head of the departments and agencies of state government located in the State Capitol Building and upon the State Capitol grounds shall annually obtain information from each of his or her respective employees as to the make, model, and current license number of the motor vehicles owned by the employees and shall furnish the information to the secretary of the committee at such times as directed by the committee.

Acts 1983, No. 721, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-253.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-302 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-4-302
Financing authority
Status: in_force

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission is authorized and empowered to obtain the necessary funds for the purpose of extending, developing, and improving the state parks system from any source or sources necessary and consistent with this subchapter, § 22-4-101 et seq., and § 22-4-201 et seq., including, without limitation, contracting with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to provide for the issuance of bonds by the authority in accordance with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and §§ 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 . Acts 1953, No. 399, § 1; 1957, No. 279, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-613; Acts 2001, No. 1390, § 2.

The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission is authorized and empowered to obtain the necessary funds for the purpose of extending, developing, and improving the state parks system from any source or sources necessary and consistent with this subchapter, § 22-4-101 et seq., and § 22-4-201 et seq., including, without limitation, contracting with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to provide for the issuance of bonds by the authority in accordance with the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Act, § 15-5-101 et seq., §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and §§ 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 .

Acts 1953, No. 399, § 1; 1957, No. 279, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-613; Acts 2001, No. 1390, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1805 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 18 / Section 22-3-1805
Application to state building projects
Status: in_force

State agencies conducting or funding a public building project or rehabilitation project are encouraged to refer to and should utilize, whenever possible and appropriate, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Green Globes rating systems referred to in this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 1770, § 1.

State agencies conducting or funding a public building project or rehabilitation project are encouraged to refer to and should utilize, whenever possible and appropriate, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Green Globes rating systems referred to in this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 1770, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-509 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-5-509
Rules
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized and directed to approve, promulgate, and publish rules, and amendments or modifications thereof, reasonably required in directing and controlling the proper execution of the duties and attaining the objectives of this subchapter. These rules shall have the force and effect of law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2367, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1947, No. 409, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-732.

The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized and directed to approve, promulgate, and publish rules, and amendments or modifications thereof, reasonably required in directing and controlling the proper execution of the duties and attaining the objectives of this subchapter. These rules shall have the force and effect of law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2367, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1947, No. 409, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-732.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-807 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-807
Leases and permits - Notice to, and recommendations from, interested agencies
Status: in_force

(a) When an application for a lease or permit is filed with the Commissioner of State Lands for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal, or other minerals or the severance of any timber or logs from state-owned lands, the Commissioner of State Lands shall so notify the Office of the State Geologist, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, the Oil and Gas Commission, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Division of Environmental Quality, the Arkansas Forestry Commission, and any other appropriate state agency that has or may have a particular interest in the area proposed to be covered by the lease or permit. (b) Any interested agency shall have an opportunity to investigate the proposed production or taking of sand, gravel, or minerals or the severance of timber or logs under the lease or permit and to report its findings and recommendations to the Commissioner of State Lands, including any recommendations for conditions or limitations to be imposed on the lessee or permittee with respect to the production of sand, gravel, minerals, or the severance of timber or logs under the lease or permit, within the time specified in the notice. (c) The Commissioner of State Lands may deny an application or may grant a permit or lease subject to such conditions and requirements as he or she deems appropriate to properly protect the interests of the State of Arkansas. (d) No permit or lease shall be granted on interests held in the name of or managed by a state agency or institution without the written consent of the agency or institution. (e) The issuance of a permit or lease shall not be unreasonably delayed or denied without justifiable cause. Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3238, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 3; 1981, No. 684, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1016; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 1999, No. 1164, § 178; 2005, No. 786, § 5.

(a) When an application for a lease or permit is filed with the Commissioner of State Lands for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal, or other minerals or the severance of any timber or logs from state-owned lands, the Commissioner of State Lands shall so notify the Office of the State Geologist, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, the Oil and Gas Commission, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Division of Environmental Quality, the Arkansas Forestry Commission, and any other appropriate state agency that has or may have a particular interest in the area proposed to be covered by the lease or permit.

(b) Any interested agency shall have an opportunity to investigate the proposed production or taking of sand, gravel, or minerals or the severance of timber or logs under the lease or permit and to report its findings and recommendations to the Commissioner of State Lands, including any recommendations for conditions or limitations to be imposed on the lessee or permittee with respect to the production of sand, gravel, minerals, or the severance of timber or logs under the lease or permit, within the time specified in the notice.

(c) The Commissioner of State Lands may deny an application or may grant a permit or lease subject to such conditions and requirements as he or she deems appropriate to properly protect the interests of the State of Arkansas.

(d) No permit or lease shall be granted on interests held in the name of or managed by a state agency or institution without the written consent of the agency or institution.

(e) The issuance of a permit or lease shall not be unreasonably delayed or denied without justifiable cause.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3238, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 3; 1981, No. 684, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1016; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 1999, No. 1164, § 178; 2005, No. 786, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-201 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-6-201
Purpose - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It is the primary purpose and intent of this subchapter that when islands are formed in navigable waters of this state, title to the islands should be retained in the state if the island is appropriate for use by any state agency or may become appropriate for any use by the state and that the islands should be sold by the state only when it is determined that they have no present or future use to the state. (b) It is not the purpose of this subchapter to require any state agency to accept the responsibility and duty for the operation, management, or development of any island but only that appropriate state agencies, as determined by the Commissioner of State Lands, shall have an opportunity to assume control over the islands. (c) It is also the intent of this subchapter that when any state agency accepts the duties and responsibility of operating, managing, or developing any island, the agency shall have the authority to permit and regulate activities upon the lands, including the cutting of timber. The agency may use or permit the use of the lands for such purposes as it shall deem appropriate. (d) It is further the intent of this subchapter to establish the policy that all submerged lands following the navigable waterways of this state shall remain in the state domain. "Submerged lands" shall be those lands found at and below the line of ordinary highwater and shall include, but not be limited to, the beds, channels, chutes, and adjoining areas of rivers, lakes, and streams. Acts 1971, No. 148, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-613; Acts 1991, No. 807, § 2.

(a) It is the primary purpose and intent of this subchapter that when islands are formed in navigable waters of this state, title to the islands should be retained in the state if the island is appropriate for use by any state agency or may become appropriate for any use by the state and that the islands should be sold by the state only when it is determined that they have no present or future use to the state.

(b) It is not the purpose of this subchapter to require any state agency to accept the responsibility and duty for the operation, management, or development of any island but only that appropriate state agencies, as determined by the Commissioner of State Lands, shall have an opportunity to assume control over the islands.

(c) It is also the intent of this subchapter that when any state agency accepts the duties and responsibility of operating, managing, or developing any island, the agency shall have the authority to permit and regulate activities upon the lands, including the cutting of timber. The agency may use or permit the use of the lands for such purposes as it shall deem appropriate.

(d) It is further the intent of this subchapter to establish the policy that all submerged lands following the navigable waterways of this state shall remain in the state domain. "Submerged lands" shall be those lands found at and below the line of ordinary highwater and shall include, but not be limited to, the beds, channels, chutes, and adjoining areas of rivers, lakes, and streams.

Acts 1971, No. 148, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-613; Acts 1991, No. 807, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-112 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-112
Preference to war veterans in sale of agricultural land
Status: in_force

In the disposition of state-owned tracts of lands suitable for agriculture, the Commissioner of State Lands shall give first preference, where they are qualified as farmers, to war veterans who have been bona fide citizens of this state for five (5) years or more, who have been in active military service in time of war for ninety (90) days or more, and who have been discharged or relieved therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. Acts 1945, No. 292, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-501.

In the disposition of state-owned tracts of lands suitable for agriculture, the Commissioner of State Lands shall give first preference, where they are qualified as farmers, to war veterans who have been bona fide citizens of this state for five (5) years or more, who have been in active military service in time of war for ninety (90) days or more, and who have been discharged or relieved therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

Acts 1945, No. 292, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2106 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 21 / Section 22-3-2106
Penalty
Status: in_force

A person that knowingly violates this subchapter upon conviction is guilty of a: (1) Class A misdemeanor if: (A) The value of the property is more than five hundred dollars ($500); and (B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one hundred dollars ($100); and (2) Class D felony if the person has been previously convicted of a Class A misdemeanor under this subchapter and: (A) The value of the property is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Added by Act 2021, No. 1003,§ 1, eff. 4/28/2021.

A person that knowingly violates this subchapter upon conviction is guilty of a:

(1) Class A misdemeanor if: (A) The value of the property is more than five hundred dollars ($500); and (B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one hundred dollars ($100); and

(A) The value of the property is more than five hundred dollars ($500); and

(B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one hundred dollars ($100); and

(2) Class D felony if the person has been previously convicted of a Class A misdemeanor under this subchapter and: (A) The value of the property is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(A) The value of the property is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or

(B) The damage or repair cost to the historical monument is more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Added by Act 2021, No. 1003,§ 1, eff. 4/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-8-104 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-8-104
Private use of state or county vehicles - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any state or county employee who is employed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation or by a county highway department, county judge, or road commissioner to use trucks and automobiles that belong to the state or county for any purpose other than performing actual service for the state or county. (b) The use of publicly owned cars and trucks for individual use to make pleasure trips on Sundays and other holidays, except when going to and from the place of employment or transporting tools, material, and other supplies to places of necessity, is prohibited. (c) The provisions of this section shall not be so construed as to prevent judges and road commissioners from making road inspection trips when the judge or road commissioner deems the inspections necessary. (d) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100). Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 84, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1941, No. 318, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-501, 14-502.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any state or county employee who is employed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation or by a county highway department, county judge, or road commissioner to use trucks and automobiles that belong to the state or county for any purpose other than performing actual service for the state or county.

(b) The use of publicly owned cars and trucks for individual use to make pleasure trips on Sundays and other holidays, except when going to and from the place of employment or transporting tools, material, and other supplies to places of necessity, is prohibited.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not be so construed as to prevent judges and road commissioners from making road inspection trips when the judge or road commissioner deems the inspections necessary.

(d) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 84, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1941, No. 318, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-501, 14-502.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-401 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-3-401
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a system of traffic control and parking rules governing the drives and parking areas on the State Capitol grounds and other drives and parking areas in the custody of or leased by the Secretary of State or the Building Authority Division. (b) In enacting this subchapter, the General Assembly is cognizant of the fact that increased traffic and crowded parking conditions on the State Capitol grounds make it imperative that a system of traffic and parking control be established in order that it might be more convenient for the public to have access to the agencies of government located on the State Capitol grounds and to other buildings in the custody of or leased by the Secretary of State or the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2354, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6184, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 721, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-249.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a system of traffic control and parking rules governing the drives and parking areas on the State Capitol grounds and other drives and parking areas in the custody of or leased by the Secretary of State or the Building Authority Division.

(b) In enacting this subchapter, the General Assembly is cognizant of the fact that increased traffic and crowded parking conditions on the State Capitol grounds make it imperative that a system of traffic and parking control be established in order that it might be more convenient for the public to have access to the agencies of government located on the State Capitol grounds and to other buildings in the custody of or leased by the Secretary of State or the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2354, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6184, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 721, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-249.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-305 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-6-305
Certification of purchase money - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after each sale of any part of school lands and lots under this subchapter, each county clerk shall certify to the Auditor of State the amount of moneys received by the sheriff on account of the sale, and the Auditor of State shall charge this amount to the sheriff. (b) Neglect, failure, or refusal by any county clerk to perform duties enjoined upon him or her by this section is a violation, and upon conviction the county clerk shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense and may be removed from office. Amended by Act 2023, No. 179,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1885, No. 103, §§ 10, 11, p. 162; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9111, 9112; Pope's Dig., §§ 8767, 8768, 11747, 11748; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-707, 10-708.

(a) Immediately after each sale of any part of school lands and lots under this subchapter, each county clerk shall certify to the Auditor of State the amount of moneys received by the sheriff on account of the sale, and the Auditor of State shall charge this amount to the sheriff.

(b) Neglect, failure, or refusal by any county clerk to perform duties enjoined upon him or her by this section is a violation, and upon conviction the county clerk shall be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense and may be removed from office.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 179,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1885, No. 103, §§ 10, 11, p. 162; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9111, 9112; Pope's Dig., §§ 8767, 8768, 11747, 11748; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-707, 10-708.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-314 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-9-314
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017. Acts 1995, No. 548, § 8.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1068,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 548, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-303 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-303
Capitol Zoning District Commission
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Division of Arkansas Heritage the "Capitol Zoning District Commission". (b) The commission shall have nine (9) members, as follows: (1) The Governor, or his or her designee, who shall be chair; (2) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; (3) Four (4) resident electors of this state, to be designated by the Governor and who shall serve three-year terms, one (1) of whom shall be a black; (4) The director of the city planning staff of the City of Little Rock, or his or her designee; (5) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be a resident of and an owner of property within the Governor's Mansion area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term; and (6) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be an owner of property or the designee of an owner of property within the State Capitol area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term. (c) The Director of the Capitol Zoning District Commission shall serve as the disbursing officer for the commission. (d) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services, but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (e) (1) The commission is authorized to employ a director in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and within legislative appropriation. (2) The commission shall have the authority to enter into contracts of any lawful nature, and to do any and all acts necessary to effect the purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 534,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5680, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 267, § 1; 1979, No. 917, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-235; Acts 1989, No. 787, § 1; 1993, No. 1223, § 5; 1993, No. 1265, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 215; 1997, No. 262, § 1; 1997, No. 1350, § 37; 1999, No. 1508, § 7.

(a) There is created within the Division of Arkansas Heritage the "Capitol Zoning District Commission".

(b) The commission shall have nine (9) members, as follows: (1) The Governor, or his or her designee, who shall be chair; (2) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; (3) Four (4) resident electors of this state, to be designated by the Governor and who shall serve three-year terms, one (1) of whom shall be a black; (4) The director of the city planning staff of the City of Little Rock, or his or her designee; (5) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be a resident of and an owner of property within the Governor's Mansion area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term; and (6) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be an owner of property or the designee of an owner of property within the State Capitol area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term.

(1) The Governor, or his or her designee, who shall be chair;

(2) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee;

(3) Four (4) resident electors of this state, to be designated by the Governor and who shall serve three-year terms, one (1) of whom shall be a black;

(4) The director of the city planning staff of the City of Little Rock, or his or her designee;

(5) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be a resident of and an owner of property within the Governor's Mansion area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term; and

(6) One (1) resident elector of this state who shall be an owner of property or the designee of an owner of property within the State Capitol area of the Capitol Zoning District, to be designated by the Governor, and who shall serve a three-year term.

(c) The Director of the Capitol Zoning District Commission shall serve as the disbursing officer for the commission.

(d) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services, but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

(e) (1) The commission is authorized to employ a director in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and within legislative appropriation. (2) The commission shall have the authority to enter into contracts of any lawful nature, and to do any and all acts necessary to effect the purposes of this subchapter.

(1) The commission is authorized to employ a director in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and within legislative appropriation.

(2) The commission shall have the authority to enter into contracts of any lawful nature, and to do any and all acts necessary to effect the purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 534,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5680, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 267, § 1; 1979, No. 917, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-235; Acts 1989, No. 787, § 1; 1993, No. 1223, § 5; 1993, No. 1265, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 215; 1997, No. 262, § 1; 1997, No. 1350, § 37; 1999, No. 1508, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-810 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-810
Leases and permits - Liability - Transferability - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) Each person, firm, company, corporation, association, or other business entity holding a lease or permit for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, timber or logs, minerals, or other natural resources shall be absolutely liable for all severance taxes, royalties, and actual consideration for all the sand, gravel, or minerals produced or timber or logs severed under the lease or permit regardless of whether the lessee or permittee is actually producing or severing the minerals or timber or logs from the land. (b) (1) All leases issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall be transferable only with the approval of the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) Any lease transferred in violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be subject to cancellation by the Commissioner of State Lands. (3) All permits issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall not be transferable. (c) Upon the expiration of any lease or permit issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 , the lease or permit shall not be renewed or reissued. Acts 1975, No. 524, § 7; 1981, No. 684, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1020; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2005, No. 786, § 7.

(a) Each person, firm, company, corporation, association, or other business entity holding a lease or permit for the taking or production of any sand, gravel, timber or logs, minerals, or other natural resources shall be absolutely liable for all severance taxes, royalties, and actual consideration for all the sand, gravel, or minerals produced or timber or logs severed under the lease or permit regardless of whether the lessee or permittee is actually producing or severing the minerals or timber or logs from the land.

(b) (1) All leases issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall be transferable only with the approval of the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) Any lease transferred in violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be subject to cancellation by the Commissioner of State Lands. (3) All permits issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall not be transferable.

(1) All leases issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall be transferable only with the approval of the Commissioner of State Lands.

(2) Any lease transferred in violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be subject to cancellation by the Commissioner of State Lands.

(3) All permits issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 shall not be transferable.

(c) Upon the expiration of any lease or permit issued under the authority of this section and §§ 22-5-801 - 22-5-809 and 22-5-811 - 22-5-813 , the lease or permit shall not be renewed or reissued.

Acts 1975, No. 524, § 7; 1981, No. 684, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1020; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 1; 2005, No. 786, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-503 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-9-503
Assignment of retained payments
Status: in_force

(a) Any assignment of retained payments made by the contractor shall be honored by the Treasurer of State as part of the procedure to accomplish the substitution of securities under this subchapter, except that the assignment shall not be made without prior notification to the contracting agency of the state and the Treasurer of State. (b) The assignment shall not impair the equitable rights of the contractor's surety in the retained payments or in the securities substituted therefor in the event of the contractor's default in the performance of the contract or in the payment of labor and material bills or other obligations covered by the surety's bond. Acts 1969, No. 79, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-647.

(a) Any assignment of retained payments made by the contractor shall be honored by the Treasurer of State as part of the procedure to accomplish the substitution of securities under this subchapter, except that the assignment shall not be made without prior notification to the contracting agency of the state and the Treasurer of State.

(b) The assignment shall not impair the equitable rights of the contractor's surety in the retained payments or in the securities substituted therefor in the event of the contractor's default in the performance of the contract or in the payment of labor and material bills or other obligations covered by the surety's bond.

Acts 1969, No. 79, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-647.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-602 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 22-5-602
Suit to recover value of cut timber and to restrain trespass
Status: in_force

Whenever the Attorney General shall receive or obtain information that anyone is cutting timber upon state lands, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to institute suit to recover the value of the timber that has been cut and to restrain further trespass upon the land. Acts 1931, No. 125, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8726; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-306.

Whenever the Attorney General shall receive or obtain information that anyone is cutting timber upon state lands, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to institute suit to recover the value of the timber that has been cut and to restrain further trespass upon the land.

Acts 1931, No. 125, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8726; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-705 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 22-5-705
Applicability of Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act
Status: in_force

The office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 1417, § 9.

The office of the Commissioner of State Lands shall be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 2001, No. 1417, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1704 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 17 / Section 22-3-1704
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas shall not be obligated to fund the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial. (b) The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board shall raise all funds necessary for materials, construction, and maintenance of the monument. (c) The board shall comply with the rules of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission regarding creation of a maintenance fund. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2362, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 504, § 4.

(a) The State of Arkansas shall not be obligated to fund the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial.

(b) The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board shall raise all funds necessary for materials, construction, and maintenance of the monument.

(c) The board shall comply with the rules of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission regarding creation of a maintenance fund.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2362, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 504, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1008 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 10 / Section 22-3-1008
Bonds - Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

The bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all taxes. Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404.

The bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all taxes.

Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-102 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-102
Correction of errors growing out of erroneous sales
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have the power to correct errors that exist or may exist arising from the erroneous sale of lands belonging or formerly belonging to the state. (b) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have the power to correct all manifest errors in the description of lands sold, in the amounts of notes given for lands sold by the state, and also in cases where notes may have been given for the purchase of a greater number of acres than has been confirmed to the state. (c) Any action to correct errors on the part of the Commissioner of State Lands shall be legal and binding until overruled or set aside by the decision of a court having competent jurisdiction. Amended by Act 2023, No. 53,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1854, § 3, p. 13; 1859, No. 154, §§ 1-5, 7, p. 182; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6764, 6766-6771; Pope's Dig., §§ 8696, 8698-8703; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-508 -- 10-514.

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have the power to correct errors that exist or may exist arising from the erroneous sale of lands belonging or formerly belonging to the state.

(b) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have the power to correct all manifest errors in the description of lands sold, in the amounts of notes given for lands sold by the state, and also in cases where notes may have been given for the purchase of a greater number of acres than has been confirmed to the state.

(c) Any action to correct errors on the part of the Commissioner of State Lands shall be legal and binding until overruled or set aside by the decision of a court having competent jurisdiction.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 53,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1854, § 3, p. 13; 1859, No. 154, §§ 1-5, 7, p. 182; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6764, 6766-6771; Pope's Dig., §§ 8696, 8698-8703; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-508 -- 10-514.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-110 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-110
Expenditures and contributions of counties, cities, or towns
Status: in_force

(a) Any county, city, or town may expend money from any funds available to aid in the purchase of land within the county which, when purchased, shall become the property of the state to be cared for and administered as a part of the state parks system, but only if the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission has first agreed in writing to the acceptance of the land. (b) Any county, city, or town may annually contribute money to the commission from any funds available to be expended in the care, improvement, and maintenance of any park within the county. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12313; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-604.

(a) Any county, city, or town may expend money from any funds available to aid in the purchase of land within the county which, when purchased, shall become the property of the state to be cared for and administered as a part of the state parks system, but only if the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission has first agreed in writing to the acceptance of the land.

(b) Any county, city, or town may annually contribute money to the commission from any funds available to be expended in the care, improvement, and maintenance of any park within the county.

Acts 1937, No. 170, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12313; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-207 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-5-207
Lands forfeited to state for taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have charge and control of the disposition of all lands that have been forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes legally assessed thereon, and he or she shall dispose of the forfeited lands as provided by law. (b) The Auditor of State is directed to furnish to the Commissioner of State Lands a complete list of all lands so forfeited to the state each year, within thirty (30) days after the time fixed by law, for settlement by collectors of revenue. This list shall show all the lands in this state forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes thereon in the year for which the titles are made. Acts 1868, No. 20, § 9, p. 61; C. & M. Dig., § 6579; Pope's Dig., § 8610; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-111.

(a) The Commissioner of State Lands shall have charge and control of the disposition of all lands that have been forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes legally assessed thereon, and he or she shall dispose of the forfeited lands as provided by law.

(b) The Auditor of State is directed to furnish to the Commissioner of State Lands a complete list of all lands so forfeited to the state each year, within thirty (30) days after the time fixed by law, for settlement by collectors of revenue. This list shall show all the lands in this state forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes thereon in the year for which the titles are made.

Acts 1868, No. 20, § 9, p. 61; C. & M. Dig., § 6579; Pope's Dig., § 8610; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-111.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-10-204 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-10-204
Requirements for qualifying projects
Status: in_force

(a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or an invitation for bids for the development of a qualifying project if the responsible public entity determines that: (1) There is a public need for or benefit to be derived from the type of qualifying project being proposed; (2) The proposals or bids are anticipated to result in the timely development of the qualifying project; and (3) The qualifying project being considered satisfies or is anticipated to satisfy any criteria stated in the rules promulgated under this chapter. (b) The responsible public entity's development of a qualifying project is contingent on a private entity's entering into an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement, or both, with the responsible public entity. (c) Neither this chapter nor an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement entered into under this chapter enlarges, diminishes, or affects the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by a responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of the state. Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or an invitation for bids for the development of a qualifying project if the responsible public entity determines that: (1) There is a public need for or benefit to be derived from the type of qualifying project being proposed; (2) The proposals or bids are anticipated to result in the timely development of the qualifying project; and (3) The qualifying project being considered satisfies or is anticipated to satisfy any criteria stated in the rules promulgated under this chapter.

(1) There is a public need for or benefit to be derived from the type of qualifying project being proposed;

(2) The proposals or bids are anticipated to result in the timely development of the qualifying project; and

(3) The qualifying project being considered satisfies or is anticipated to satisfy any criteria stated in the rules promulgated under this chapter.

(b) The responsible public entity's development of a qualifying project is contingent on a private entity's entering into an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement, or both, with the responsible public entity.

(c) Neither this chapter nor an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement entered into under this chapter enlarges, diminishes, or affects the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by a responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of the state.

Added by Act 2017, No. 813,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-406 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-4-406
Classifications of trails
Status: in_force

Trails in the Arkansas Trails System shall be classified according to their designated use and shall include, but not be limited to, the following classifications: (1) Interpretive trail - a route having natural, cultural, or historical points of interest identified to the public through the use of markers, plaques, brochures, or other readily recognizable means; (2) Hiking trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained for foot travel; (3) Bicycle trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for bicycle travel; (4) Motorcycle trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for trail activity by motorcycle; (5) Boat trail - a separate route or lane designated and maintained for trail activity by boat; (6) Canoe trail - a route designated and maintained for canoeing experiences; (7) Automobile trail - a properly marked roadway designated and maintained for recreational automobile travel; (8) Equestrian trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained for trail activity for horse riding; (9) Handicap trail - a route designated for trail activity by special groups as well as the general public; and (10) Recreational trail - a route designed to meet specific recreational and physical fitness needs. Acts 1979, No. 132, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-603.5.

Trails in the Arkansas Trails System shall be classified according to their designated use and shall include, but not be limited to, the following classifications:

(1) Interpretive trail - a route having natural, cultural, or historical points of interest identified to the public through the use of markers, plaques, brochures, or other readily recognizable means;

(2) Hiking trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained for foot travel;

(3) Bicycle trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for bicycle travel;

(4) Motorcycle trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for trail activity by motorcycle;

(5) Boat trail - a separate route or lane designated and maintained for trail activity by boat;

(6) Canoe trail - a route designated and maintained for canoeing experiences;

(7) Automobile trail - a properly marked roadway designated and maintained for recreational automobile travel;

(8) Equestrian trail - a route designated, designed, and maintained for trail activity for horse riding;

(9) Handicap trail - a route designated for trail activity by special groups as well as the general public; and

(10) Recreational trail - a route designed to meet specific recreational and physical fitness needs.

Acts 1979, No. 132, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-603.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-113 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-113
State's retention of mineral interest - Exemption
Status: in_force

(a) Irrespective of any other law on the subject, in any conveyance of title to lands owned by the State of Arkansas, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the state shall retain ownership of not less than one-half (½) interest in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals therein or thereunder. (b) The provisions of this section shall not affect the provisions of law governing the sale of tax-forfeited lands by the State of Arkansas. Acts 1959, No. 305, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-532, 10-533.

(a) Irrespective of any other law on the subject, in any conveyance of title to lands owned by the State of Arkansas, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the state shall retain ownership of not less than one-half (½) interest in and to all the oil, gas, and other minerals therein or thereunder.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not affect the provisions of law governing the sale of tax-forfeited lands by the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1959, No. 305, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-532, 10-533.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-901 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-901
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Arkansas Justice Building Act". Acts 1955, No. 375, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-601.

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Arkansas Justice Building Act".

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-912 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-3-912
Bonds - Actions for enforcement
Status: in_force

Any covenants and agreements entered into by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall be binding in all respects upon the authority and its successors in accordance with the terms of those covenants and agreements, and all of the provisions thereof shall be enforceable by appropriate proceedings at law or in equity or otherwise. Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.

Any covenants and agreements entered into by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall be binding in all respects upon the authority and its successors in accordance with the terms of those covenants and agreements, and all of the provisions thereof shall be enforceable by appropriate proceedings at law or in equity or otherwise.

Acts 1955, No. 375, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-301 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-7-301
Exclusive jurisdiction over Fort Chaffee - Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2683 , the United States Secretary of the Army, acting by and through his or her duly authorized Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, has caused a proper and lawful notice to be filed with the Governor relinquishing such legislative jurisdiction as necessary from the United States to the State of Arkansas in order that the State of Arkansas may exercise concurrent jurisdiction over Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, until October 1, 1997, and relinquishing all legislative jurisdiction from the United States in order that the State of Arkansas may exercise exclusive legislative jurisdiction over Fort Chaffee from and after October 1, 1997. Acts 1997, No. 1260, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2683 , the United States Secretary of the Army, acting by and through his or her duly authorized Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, has caused a proper and lawful notice to be filed with the Governor relinquishing such legislative jurisdiction as necessary from the United States to the State of Arkansas in order that the State of Arkansas may exercise concurrent jurisdiction over Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, until October 1, 1997, and relinquishing all legislative jurisdiction from the United States in order that the State of Arkansas may exercise exclusive legislative jurisdiction over Fort Chaffee from and after October 1, 1997.

Acts 1997, No. 1260, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-305 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-7-305
Filing requirement
Status: in_force

A copy of this subchapter shall be filed with the respective circuit clerks and recorders of Franklin, Logan, Sebastian, and Crawford Counties, Arkansas. Acts 1997, No. 1260, § 5.

A copy of this subchapter shall be filed with the respective circuit clerks and recorders of Franklin, Logan, Sebastian, and Crawford Counties, Arkansas.

Acts 1997, No. 1260, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-504 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-3-504
Requests - Contents, hearings, etc
Status: in_force

(a) Before any state agency shall undertake a capital improvement project, as defined in § 22-3-501 , on the State Capitol grounds, a request shall be filed with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission for its review of the proposed project. (b) The commission may require that applications include: (1) Architectural and landscaping plans, if appropriate, for the project; and (2) Sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards for development. (c) Upon receipt of a request for review of a project, the commission shall hold a public meeting for the purpose of obtaining the views of the public on the proposed project. Notices of meetings shall be mailed to interested persons, either by separate notice or by inclusion on the commission's meeting agenda, at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting. (d) If, upon review of the request for review of the project, the commission believes that more information relating to the project is required, the commission may postpone action on the request and may ask the requesting agency or the commission staff to provide additional information. (e) If the commission determines that the proposed project is in the best interest of the use of space on the State Capitol grounds, the commission may give favorable advice. (f) No state agency shall undertake a capital improvement project, as defined in § 22-3-501 , on the State Capitol grounds unless the project is first submitted to and approved by the General Assembly. Amended by Act 2021, No. 696,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2358, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 665, § 6; 1989, No. 880, § 2; 1997, No. 1043, § 4; 2005, No. 1379, § 4.

(a) Before any state agency shall undertake a capital improvement project, as defined in § 22-3-501 , on the State Capitol grounds, a request shall be filed with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission for its review of the proposed project.

(b) The commission may require that applications include: (1) Architectural and landscaping plans, if appropriate, for the project; and (2) Sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards for development.

(1) Architectural and landscaping plans, if appropriate, for the project; and

(2) Sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards for development.

(c) Upon receipt of a request for review of a project, the commission shall hold a public meeting for the purpose of obtaining the views of the public on the proposed project. Notices of meetings shall be mailed to interested persons, either by separate notice or by inclusion on the commission's meeting agenda, at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting.

(d) If, upon review of the request for review of the project, the commission believes that more information relating to the project is required, the commission may postpone action on the request and may ask the requesting agency or the commission staff to provide additional information.

(e) If the commission determines that the proposed project is in the best interest of the use of space on the State Capitol grounds, the commission may give favorable advice.

(f) No state agency shall undertake a capital improvement project, as defined in § 22-3-501 , on the State Capitol grounds unless the project is first submitted to and approved by the General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 696,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2358, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 665, § 6; 1989, No. 880, § 2; 1997, No. 1043, § 4; 2005, No. 1379, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1409 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1409
Pledge of revenues to secure bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The principal of, premiums, if any, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with all bonds issued under this subchapter shall be secured solely by a lien on and pledge of the gross revenues derived from the leasing or renting to state agencies or other tenants of space in the buildings and facilities acquired pursuant to this subchapter, and the pledging of such revenues, the pledged revenues, is hereby authorized. (b) All pledged revenues are hereby specifically declared to be cash funds restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as provided and authorized in this subchapter. (c) Commencing the first day of the month succeeding the issuance of the bonds hereunder and so long as any bonds are outstanding hereunder, the pledged revenues shall not be deposited into the State Treasury and shall not be subject to legislative appropriation but, as and when received by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority or by any other state agency, as the case may be, shall be deposited into a bank or banks selected by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to the credit of funds designated the "State Agencies Facilities Revenue Bond Fund", with appropriate identification for separate issues or series. (d) So long as any bonds are outstanding hereunder, all moneys in any bond fund shall be used solely for the payment of the principal of, premiums, if any, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with the bonds, with the maintenance of necessary funds and reserves, except that the authorizing resolution or trust indenture may provide for the withdrawal, for other purposes, of surplus moneys, as defined in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture. (e) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the Arkansas Development Finance Authority from investing moneys received hereunder, as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 7.

(a) The principal of, premiums, if any, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with all bonds issued under this subchapter shall be secured solely by a lien on and pledge of the gross revenues derived from the leasing or renting to state agencies or other tenants of space in the buildings and facilities acquired pursuant to this subchapter, and the pledging of such revenues, the pledged revenues, is hereby authorized.

(b) All pledged revenues are hereby specifically declared to be cash funds restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as provided and authorized in this subchapter.

(c) Commencing the first day of the month succeeding the issuance of the bonds hereunder and so long as any bonds are outstanding hereunder, the pledged revenues shall not be deposited into the State Treasury and shall not be subject to legislative appropriation but, as and when received by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority or by any other state agency, as the case may be, shall be deposited into a bank or banks selected by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to the credit of funds designated the "State Agencies Facilities Revenue Bond Fund", with appropriate identification for separate issues or series.

(d) So long as any bonds are outstanding hereunder, all moneys in any bond fund shall be used solely for the payment of the principal of, premiums, if any, interest on, and trustees' and paying agents' fees in connection with the bonds, with the maintenance of necessary funds and reserves, except that the authorizing resolution or trust indenture may provide for the withdrawal, for other purposes, of surplus moneys, as defined in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture.

(e) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the Arkansas Development Finance Authority from investing moneys received hereunder, as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1306 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1306
Duties of licensing agency upon request for vending facility
Status: in_force

Upon written or verbal request from a state agency administrator that a vending facility is desired on state property, or upon its own initiative, the licensing agency shall: (1) Survey the property, blueprints, plans, or other available information to determine if the installation of a vending facility would be feasible and profitable and notify the state agency administrator as to the plans of the licensing agency in regard to developing the vending facility; in new construction, the survey shall be conducted before construction contracts are awarded; (2) Provide adequate initial inventory and stocks to make vending facilities operational and provide and install proper equipment and fixtures for all regular vending facilities; and (3) Supervise the overall installation of equipment for the vending facility and supervise the blind licensed operator in the day-to-day operation and management of the vending facility to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures set down by mutual agreement between the licensing agency and the state agency administrator for whom the vending facility is to be provided. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2575.

Upon written or verbal request from a state agency administrator that a vending facility is desired on state property, or upon its own initiative, the licensing agency shall:

(1) Survey the property, blueprints, plans, or other available information to determine if the installation of a vending facility would be feasible and profitable and notify the state agency administrator as to the plans of the licensing agency in regard to developing the vending facility; in new construction, the survey shall be conducted before construction contracts are awarded;

(2) Provide adequate initial inventory and stocks to make vending facilities operational and provide and install proper equipment and fixtures for all regular vending facilities; and

(3) Supervise the overall installation of equipment for the vending facility and supervise the blind licensed operator in the day-to-day operation and management of the vending facility to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures set down by mutual agreement between the licensing agency and the state agency administrator for whom the vending facility is to be provided.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2575.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-804 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-3-804
Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission - Creation, members, and proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission to be composed of nine (9) members. (2) (A) Eight (8) of the members shall: (i) Be appointed by the Governor; and (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (B) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the commission. (3) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism or his or her designee shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the commission. (b) The Governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission as chair. (c) If a vacancy occurs by reason of resignation or otherwise, the Governor shall appoint a member to fill that vacancy. (d) The members of the commission shall receive no salary or other compensation for their services except that members appointed by the Governor may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. for attending meetings of the commission. (e) Meetings of the commission may be called by the chair or the Governor upon at least three (3) days' written notice to the other members of the commission, to the Governor, and to the members of the Mansion Advisory Council created by § 22-3-806 . (f) The commission shall meet at least one (1) time each year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5683, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 85, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 85, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1973, No. 203, §§ 1-4; 1973, No. 400, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-313 -- 12-316; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 217; 1997, No. 1113, § 1.

(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission to be composed of nine (9) members. (2) (A) Eight (8) of the members shall: (i) Be appointed by the Governor; and (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (B) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the commission. (3) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism or his or her designee shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the commission.

(1) There is created the Arkansas Governor's Mansion Commission to be composed of nine (9) members.

(2) (A) Eight (8) of the members shall: (i) Be appointed by the Governor; and (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (B) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the commission.

(A) Eight (8) of the members shall: (i) Be appointed by the Governor; and (ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(i) Be appointed by the Governor; and

(ii) Serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(B) Each congressional district shall be represented by membership on the commission.

(3) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism or his or her designee shall serve as an ex officio voting member of the commission.

(b) The Governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission as chair.

(c) If a vacancy occurs by reason of resignation or otherwise, the Governor shall appoint a member to fill that vacancy.

(d) The members of the commission shall receive no salary or other compensation for their services except that members appointed by the Governor may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. for attending meetings of the commission.

(e) Meetings of the commission may be called by the chair or the Governor upon at least three (3) days' written notice to the other members of the commission, to the Governor, and to the members of the Mansion Advisory Council created by § 22-3-806 .

(f) The commission shall meet at least one (1) time each year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5683, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 85, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 85, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1973, No. 203, §§ 1-4; 1973, No. 400, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-313 -- 12-316; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 217; 1997, No. 1113, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1414 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1414
Bondholder rights
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not create any right in any bondholder for bonds issued pursuant to this subchapter, and no right of such bondholders shall arise under it, until bonds authorized by this subchapter, of the initial issue or series, shall have been sold and delivered by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 14.

This subchapter shall not create any right in any bondholder for bonds issued pursuant to this subchapter, and no right of such bondholders shall arise under it, until bonds authorized by this subchapter, of the initial issue or series, shall have been sold and delivered by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-505 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-5-505
Quieting title to acquired lands
Status: in_force

Upon the written request of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the Attorney General shall institute and prosecute to final decree all requisite suits to quiet the title of the state in and to lands acquired; and, in the prosecution of the suits, the state shall be exempted from the payment of costs. Acts 1947, No. 409, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-725.

Upon the written request of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, the Attorney General shall institute and prosecute to final decree all requisite suits to quiet the title of the state in and to lands acquired; and, in the prosecution of the suits, the state shall be exempted from the payment of costs.

Acts 1947, No. 409, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-725.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-2-112 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 22-2-112
Schedule of supervision - Designated funds
Status: in_force

(a) From the funds appropriated by the General Assembly to the Building Authority Division for the construction or purchase of a particular building or capital improvement which is specifically designated to be purchased, constructed, or improved for a particular state agency, the division shall carry out the powers, authorities, and responsibilities in respect to that construction or purchase as designated in § 22-2-111 . (b) The division shall review and approve architectural and engineering design plans and construction plans to ensure compliance with minimum design and construction standards and criteria promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services pursuant to this chapter. (c) The division shall negotiate all contracts for architectural and engineering and construction services and revisions and modifications to those contracts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6162, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 56, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 56, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1975, No. 716, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1024; Acts 1999, No. 1173, § 5.

(a) From the funds appropriated by the General Assembly to the Building Authority Division for the construction or purchase of a particular building or capital improvement which is specifically designated to be purchased, constructed, or improved for a particular state agency, the division shall carry out the powers, authorities, and responsibilities in respect to that construction or purchase as designated in § 22-2-111 .

(b) The division shall review and approve architectural and engineering design plans and construction plans to ensure compliance with minimum design and construction standards and criteria promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The division shall negotiate all contracts for architectural and engineering and construction services and revisions and modifications to those contracts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6162, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 56, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 56, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1975, No. 716, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1024; Acts 1999, No. 1173, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-101 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-5-101
Program for growing pine on highway rights-of-way - Responsibilities of Arkansas Forestry Commission - Thinning practices - Disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall determine those state highway rights-of-way that are wider than necessary for highway purposes and those borrow pits, dirt pits, and other highway-related lands owned by the state or the department that could be used to produce pine timber for pulpwood or other uses and shall submit a listing of these areas to the Arkansas Forestry Commission which shall inspect the areas to determine if they are suitable for planting and growing pine. (b) If the department and the Arkansas Forestry Commission determine that there are enough such areas to make it feasible to initiate a program for planting and producing pine thereon, the two agencies shall cooperatively initiate and maintain such program as soon as practicable. (c) When a program authorized by this section is initiated, the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall have the responsibility for all planting and management under the program and for applying appropriate silvicultural practices thereto, including the harvesting and marketing of wood products so produced. (d) If the department determines that traffic safety demands that different thinning practices than those normally applied in the management of such timber are required to accommodate highway safety, the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall make arrangements for thinning of the timber growth along the rights-of-way in the manner and to the extent directed by the State Highway Commission. (e) When a program authorized by this section is initiated, the net proceeds derived from the sale of pine grown on the state highway rights-of-way or other highway-related areas owned by the state or the department shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues. Fifty percent (50%) thereof shall be credited to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, and fifty percent (50%) thereof shall be credited to the State Forestry Fund. Acts 1983, No. 696, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-740 -- 9-742.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall determine those state highway rights-of-way that are wider than necessary for highway purposes and those borrow pits, dirt pits, and other highway-related lands owned by the state or the department that could be used to produce pine timber for pulpwood or other uses and shall submit a listing of these areas to the Arkansas Forestry Commission which shall inspect the areas to determine if they are suitable for planting and growing pine.

(b) If the department and the Arkansas Forestry Commission determine that there are enough such areas to make it feasible to initiate a program for planting and producing pine thereon, the two agencies shall cooperatively initiate and maintain such program as soon as practicable.

(c) When a program authorized by this section is initiated, the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall have the responsibility for all planting and management under the program and for applying appropriate silvicultural practices thereto, including the harvesting and marketing of wood products so produced.

(d) If the department determines that traffic safety demands that different thinning practices than those normally applied in the management of such timber are required to accommodate highway safety, the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall make arrangements for thinning of the timber growth along the rights-of-way in the manner and to the extent directed by the State Highway Commission.

(e) When a program authorized by this section is initiated, the net proceeds derived from the sale of pine grown on the state highway rights-of-way or other highway-related areas owned by the state or the department shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues. Fifty percent (50%) thereof shall be credited to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, and fifty percent (50%) thereof shall be credited to the State Forestry Fund.

Acts 1983, No. 696, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-740 -- 9-742.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1301 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Blind" or "blind person" means a person having not more than 20 / 200 visual acuity in the better eye with correcting lenses, or visual acuity greater than 20 / 200 but with a limitation in the field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of no greater than twenty degrees (20°); (2) "Blind operator" and "blind vending facility operator" mean a blind person, as defined in subdivision (1) of this section, who is licensed by the licensing agency to operate a vending facility, as defined in subdivision (8) of this section; (3) "Licensing agency" means the Division of State Services for the Blind; (4) "Regular vending facility" means a vending facility where food preparation or cooking is not done on state property; (5) "State agency" means a department, commission, agency, or instrumentality of state government or operation; (6) "State agency administrator" means the head of each department, commission, or agency, or constitutional officer or official, in control of the maintenance, operation, and protection of state property; (7) "State property" or "state building" means buildings and land owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the state, except the cafeteria located in the State Capitol; and (8) "Vending facility" means a snack bar, cafeteria, restaurant, cafe, concession stand, vending service from coin-operated machines, vending stands, cart service, or other facilities at which food, drinks, novelties, newspapers, periodicals, confections, souvenirs, tobacco products, or related items are regularly sold. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 13; 1975, No. 906, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2585.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Blind" or "blind person" means a person having not more than 20 / 200 visual acuity in the better eye with correcting lenses, or visual acuity greater than 20 / 200 but with a limitation in the field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of no greater than twenty degrees (20°);

(2) "Blind operator" and "blind vending facility operator" mean a blind person, as defined in subdivision (1) of this section, who is licensed by the licensing agency to operate a vending facility, as defined in subdivision (8) of this section;

(3) "Licensing agency" means the Division of State Services for the Blind;

(4) "Regular vending facility" means a vending facility where food preparation or cooking is not done on state property;

(5) "State agency" means a department, commission, agency, or instrumentality of state government or operation;

(6) "State agency administrator" means the head of each department, commission, or agency, or constitutional officer or official, in control of the maintenance, operation, and protection of state property;

(7) "State property" or "state building" means buildings and land owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the state, except the cafeteria located in the State Capitol; and

(8) "Vending facility" means a snack bar, cafeteria, restaurant, cafe, concession stand, vending service from coin-operated machines, vending stands, cart service, or other facilities at which food, drinks, novelties, newspapers, periodicals, confections, souvenirs, tobacco products, or related items are regularly sold.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 13; 1975, No. 906, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2585.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-210 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-7-210
Building site - Texarkana
Status: in_force

The State of Arkansas consents to the purchase by the United States of a site for a public building mentioned in 25 Stat. 87, Ch. 128, and cedes to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over any lot or block of ground within the corporate limits of the City of Texarkana, not exceeding in area three hundred sixty feet (360') square, which may be so purchased by the United States, during the time the United States remains the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of the state and the service of civil process therein. Acts 1889, No. 40, § 1, p. 55; C. & M. Dig., § 4559; Pope's Dig., § 5639; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1116.

The State of Arkansas consents to the purchase by the United States of a site for a public building mentioned in 25 Stat. 87, Ch. 128, and cedes to the United States exclusive jurisdiction over any lot or block of ground within the corporate limits of the City of Texarkana, not exceeding in area three hundred sixty feet (360') square, which may be so purchased by the United States, during the time the United States remains the owner thereof, for all purposes except the administration of the criminal laws of the state and the service of civil process therein.

Acts 1889, No. 40, § 1, p. 55; C. & M. Dig., § 4559; Pope's Dig., § 5639; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-1116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-104 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-104
State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission - Rulemaking power - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission may establish and alter rules governing the use and protection of the state parks system and the property thereon and to preserve the peace therein. (b) A person who violates a rule established under subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of at least one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601; Acts 2011, No. 745, § 1.

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission may establish and alter rules governing the use and protection of the state parks system and the property thereon and to preserve the peace therein.

(b) A person who violates a rule established under subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of at least one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or both.

Acts 1937, No. 170, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 12312; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-601; Acts 2011, No. 745, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-603 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 6 / Section 22-9-603
Waiver of subchapter provisions prohibited
Status: in_force

The parties to a construction contract to which this subchapter is applicable shall have no authority to vary or waive the provisions of this subchapter by agreement of the parties. Acts 1977, No. 235, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-653.3.

The parties to a construction contract to which this subchapter is applicable shall have no authority to vary or waive the provisions of this subchapter by agreement of the parties.

Acts 1977, No. 235, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-653.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-8-204 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-8-204
Applicability
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to the elected constitutional officers of the state, to the moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for financing the statutory responsibilities of these officers, to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nor to any local political subdivision. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 86, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983, No. 493, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-531.

This subchapter shall not apply to the elected constitutional officers of the state, to the moneys appropriated by the General Assembly for financing the statutory responsibilities of these officers, to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nor to any local political subdivision.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 86, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 493, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-312 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-4-312
Bonds for construction of Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Status: in_force

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission may, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, issue bonds in an amount not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources as provided for in §§ 13-5-401 - 13-5-404 and 26-58-301 and, to secure the bonds, may pledge all funds derived from a fee of twenty (20) mills per barrel of oil produced in this state and a fee of ten cents (10¢) per one thousand (1,000) barrels of brine produced in this state for the purpose of bromine extraction as provided in § 26-58-303 . (b) Bonds so issued shall not constitute an indebtedness of the commission or of the State of Arkansas within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, and this shall be so stated on the face of each bond. Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-623.1.

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission may, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, issue bonds in an amount not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of providing funds for the construction of the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources as provided for in §§ 13-5-401 - 13-5-404 and 26-58-301 and, to secure the bonds, may pledge all funds derived from a fee of twenty (20) mills per barrel of oil produced in this state and a fee of ten cents (10¢) per one thousand (1,000) barrels of brine produced in this state for the purpose of bromine extraction as provided in § 26-58-303 .

(b) Bonds so issued shall not constitute an indebtedness of the commission or of the State of Arkansas within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation, and this shall be so stated on the face of each bond.

Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 71, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-623.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-307 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-307
Adoption of rules by Capitol Zoning District Commission
Status: in_force

(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall have the power and authority to prescribe such rules concerning procedure before it and concerning the exercise of its functions and duties as it shall deem proper. (b) Prior to the adoption of any zoning rules or amendments thereto, the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant to the rules of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2349, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 267, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-239.

(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall have the power and authority to prescribe such rules concerning procedure before it and concerning the exercise of its functions and duties as it shall deem proper.

(b) Prior to the adoption of any zoning rules or amendments thereto, the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon pursuant to the rules of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2349, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 267, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-239.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-310 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-4-310
Parks system revenues kept separate - Use of funds
Status: in_force

(a) The following revenues and moneys are determined and declared to be cash funds which the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall hold as separate funds and deposit in trust in any banks or depositories, other than the State Treasury, which the commission may select: (1) The gross revenue derived by the commission from the properties and equipment of the state parks system; (2) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any wood, timber, rocks, stone, water, or other products from the state parks; (3) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any state park lands, facilities, and improvements; (4) All moneys received by the commission as proceeds of insurance policies on any of the properties and equipment of the state parks system; and (5) All moneys received for state parks purposes from federal means, grants, contributions, gratuities, or reimbursements or from contributions, grants, or gratuities donated by private persons, corporations, or organizations which are subject to restrictions imposed by the respective federal agencies, private persons, corporations, or organizations furnishing these moneys. (b) All such revenues and moneys shall be subject to payment out of the funds for state parks purposes, including the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds issued by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in the manner and at such times as the commission may direct. Acts 1953, No. 399, § 10; 1957, No. 279, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-621; Acts 2001, No. 1390, § 10.

(a) The following revenues and moneys are determined and declared to be cash funds which the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall hold as separate funds and deposit in trust in any banks or depositories, other than the State Treasury, which the commission may select: (1) The gross revenue derived by the commission from the properties and equipment of the state parks system; (2) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any wood, timber, rocks, stone, water, or other products from the state parks; (3) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any state park lands, facilities, and improvements; (4) All moneys received by the commission as proceeds of insurance policies on any of the properties and equipment of the state parks system; and (5) All moneys received for state parks purposes from federal means, grants, contributions, gratuities, or reimbursements or from contributions, grants, or gratuities donated by private persons, corporations, or organizations which are subject to restrictions imposed by the respective federal agencies, private persons, corporations, or organizations furnishing these moneys.

(1) The gross revenue derived by the commission from the properties and equipment of the state parks system;

(2) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any wood, timber, rocks, stone, water, or other products from the state parks;

(3) The moneys received by the commission from the sale of any state park lands, facilities, and improvements;

(4) All moneys received by the commission as proceeds of insurance policies on any of the properties and equipment of the state parks system; and

(5) All moneys received for state parks purposes from federal means, grants, contributions, gratuities, or reimbursements or from contributions, grants, or gratuities donated by private persons, corporations, or organizations which are subject to restrictions imposed by the respective federal agencies, private persons, corporations, or organizations furnishing these moneys.

(b) All such revenues and moneys shall be subject to payment out of the funds for state parks purposes, including the payment of the principal and interest on revenue bonds issued by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in the manner and at such times as the commission may direct.

Acts 1953, No. 399, § 10; 1957, No. 279, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-621; Acts 2001, No. 1390, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-909 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 9 / Section 22-9-909
Multiyear contracts
Status: in_force

A contract with a vendor under this subchapter is subject to the restrictions of § 19-11-238 . Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

A contract with a vendor under this subchapter is subject to the restrictions of § 19-11-238 .

Added by Act 2019, No. 1075,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1310 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1310
Existing vending facilities operated by blind persons
Status: in_force

(a) On state property where a vending facility is presently being operated by a blind licensed operator and before any additional or different provisions or arrangements are made for the sale or dispensing of articles or services of the type enumerated in § 22-3-1303(b) , the licensing agency shall be given an opportunity to determine if the articles or services might be sold or dispensed in a manner designed to provide additional income or employment opportunities for the blind through the licensing agency's program. (b) The responsibility for securing proper coin-operated vending machines or other vending facilities for the property shall be with the licensing agency, upon request by the state agency administrator. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2578.

(a) On state property where a vending facility is presently being operated by a blind licensed operator and before any additional or different provisions or arrangements are made for the sale or dispensing of articles or services of the type enumerated in § 22-3-1303(b) , the licensing agency shall be given an opportunity to determine if the articles or services might be sold or dispensed in a manner designed to provide additional income or employment opportunities for the blind through the licensing agency's program.

(b) The responsibility for securing proper coin-operated vending machines or other vending facilities for the property shall be with the licensing agency, upon request by the state agency administrator.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2578.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-302 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-6-302
Appraisers
Status: in_force

(a) The county court shall appoint three (3) disinterested householders of the county who are familiar with real estate values to view and appraise the lands and lots and cause the timber, if any on the land, to be estimated. (b) Each appraiser shall take an oath, which shall be filed in the court, that he or she does not desire or intend to buy the land or lots or any part thereof and that he or she will not directly or indirectly be or become interested in the purchase thereof at the sale to be made by the sheriff. (c) Each appraiser shall receive for his or her services the sum of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for each day he or she is engaged in such service. Acts 1919, No. 344, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9106; Pope's Dig., §§ 8762, 11742; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-703.

(a) The county court shall appoint three (3) disinterested householders of the county who are familiar with real estate values to view and appraise the lands and lots and cause the timber, if any on the land, to be estimated.

(b) Each appraiser shall take an oath, which shall be filed in the court, that he or she does not desire or intend to buy the land or lots or any part thereof and that he or she will not directly or indirectly be or become interested in the purchase thereof at the sale to be made by the sheriff.

(c) Each appraiser shall receive for his or her services the sum of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for each day he or she is engaged in such service.

Acts 1919, No. 344, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 9106; Pope's Dig., §§ 8762, 11742; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-409 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-5-409
Escheated corporation lands
Status: in_force

Where land has escheated to the state under the provisions of § 1 of Act of January 11, 1843, p. 56, the title of the state may be conveyed to the present owner by a quitclaim deed executed by the Commissioner of State Lands upon the filing with him or her of an application for the deed, accompanied by the affidavit of some credible, disinterested person showing that the applicant is the owner of the lands and that the taxes thereon have been paid for the past seven (7) years. Acts 1937, No. 47, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8749; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-211.

Where land has escheated to the state under the provisions of § 1 of Act of January 11, 1843, p. 56, the title of the state may be conveyed to the present owner by a quitclaim deed executed by the Commissioner of State Lands upon the filing with him or her of an application for the deed, accompanied by the affidavit of some credible, disinterested person showing that the applicant is the owner of the lands and that the taxes thereon have been paid for the past seven (7) years.

Acts 1937, No. 47, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8749; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-503 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-4-503
Procedure for advertising disposition - Bids
Status: in_force

(a) Any sale, lease, grant, exchange, or other disposition of any property under the provisions of this subchapter shall be made only after advertising the disposition in a newspaper in which legal advertisements are published for the county in which the land or other facilities to be disposed of lie, one (1) time a week for four (4) weeks. (b) In the event the property to be sold lies in more than one (1) county, the advertisement shall be run one (1) time a week for four (4) weeks in the newspaper in which legal advertisements are published for each county. (c) All state property required to be advertised under this subchapter shall also be advertised in two (2) additional newspapers of general circulation in this state. (d) The advertisements shall describe the property, state the manner of disposition to be made, specify the time and place of the disposition, and state any other requirements stipulated by the disposing instrumentality of government, including an award to the highest responsible bidder, subject to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section. (e) All sales and other dispositions under the provisions of this subchapter shall be made under the terms of the advertisement for cash sale, rental, or lease consideration. (f) The selling or disposing authority shall have the right to reject all bids in the event the high bid shall prove unsatisfactory for any reason. The property shall then be readvertised and disposed of pursuant to this section. Acts 1959, No. 224, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-703.

(a) Any sale, lease, grant, exchange, or other disposition of any property under the provisions of this subchapter shall be made only after advertising the disposition in a newspaper in which legal advertisements are published for the county in which the land or other facilities to be disposed of lie, one (1) time a week for four (4) weeks.

(b) In the event the property to be sold lies in more than one (1) county, the advertisement shall be run one (1) time a week for four (4) weeks in the newspaper in which legal advertisements are published for each county.

(c) All state property required to be advertised under this subchapter shall also be advertised in two (2) additional newspapers of general circulation in this state.

(d) The advertisements shall describe the property, state the manner of disposition to be made, specify the time and place of the disposition, and state any other requirements stipulated by the disposing instrumentality of government, including an award to the highest responsible bidder, subject to the provisions of subsection (f) of this section.

(e) All sales and other dispositions under the provisions of this subchapter shall be made under the terms of the advertisement for cash sale, rental, or lease consideration.

(f) The selling or disposing authority shall have the right to reject all bids in the event the high bid shall prove unsatisfactory for any reason. The property shall then be readvertised and disposed of pursuant to this section.

Acts 1959, No. 224, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1405 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1405
Duties
Status: in_force

In addition to the purposes, powers, and authority set forth elsewhere in this subchapter or in other laws, in connection with the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas, to house state agencies, the Building Authority Division may: (1) Obtain the necessary funds for accomplishing the purposes set forth in this subchapter from any source or sources, including without limitation the proceeds of revenue bonds or lease financings as authorized herein, and other funds as may be appropriated or may be available therefor; (2) Contract and be contracted with; (3) Invest and reinvest any of the proceeds of such revenue bonds as provided in such authorizing resolution or trust indenture, hereinafter authorized; and (4) Take such other actions not inconsistent with law as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the powers, purposes, and authority set forth herein, in accordance with the policies promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services as authorized by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6213, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6212, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 78, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 78, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 3.

In addition to the purposes, powers, and authority set forth elsewhere in this subchapter or in other laws, in connection with the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities in Little Rock, Arkansas, to house state agencies, the Building Authority Division may:

(1) Obtain the necessary funds for accomplishing the purposes set forth in this subchapter from any source or sources, including without limitation the proceeds of revenue bonds or lease financings as authorized herein, and other funds as may be appropriated or may be available therefor;

(2) Contract and be contracted with;

(3) Invest and reinvest any of the proceeds of such revenue bonds as provided in such authorizing resolution or trust indenture, hereinafter authorized; and

(4) Take such other actions not inconsistent with law as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the powers, purposes, and authority set forth herein, in accordance with the policies promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services as authorized by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6213, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6212, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 78, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 78, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-213 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-213
Fines paid into State Treasury
Status: in_force

All fines collected for the violation of § 22-3-210 and § 22-3-212 [repealed] shall be paid into the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the State Apportionment Fund, after which they shall be distributed among the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund and other funds as provided by law. Acts 1919, No. 323, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9186; Pope's Dig., § 11872; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-214.

All fines collected for the violation of § 22-3-210 and § 22-3-212 [repealed] shall be paid into the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the State Apportionment Fund, after which they shall be distributed among the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund and other funds as provided by law.

Acts 1919, No. 323, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9186; Pope's Dig., § 11872; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-311 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-311
Report by Capitol Zoning District Commission to Legislative Council
Status: in_force

The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall submit a written summary of its actions and progress to the Legislative Council as requested by the Legislative Council. Acts 1975, No. 267, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-243.

The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall submit a written summary of its actions and progress to the Legislative Council as requested by the Legislative Council.

Acts 1975, No. 267, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-243.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-301 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-301
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, method, manner, power, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, methods, manners, powers, or things. (b) This subchapter shall be the complete and sole authority for the accomplishment of the purpose of the subchapter. Acts 1975, No. 267, §§ 11, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-244, 5-244n.

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

(b) This subchapter shall be the complete and sole authority for the accomplishment of the purpose of the subchapter.

Acts 1975, No. 267, §§ 11, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-244, 5-244n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-303 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-6-303
Notice of sale - Terms
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff shall give notice by publication in some newspaper published in the county where the land is situated, at least four (4) weeks before the day of sale, that he or she will sell the land or lots at the courthouse door. (b) Upon the day of the sale, the sheriff shall offer the lands or lots at public auction in separate legal subdivisions, if land, and by separate lots, if town lots. (c) The sale shall be between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. but may be continued from day to day, at the county courthouse door and between the same hours, until all has been sold or offered. (d) All sales shall be for cash. (e) If any bidder shall fail to perfect his or her bid by paying the cash, the sheriff shall resell the land, and the bidder shall be responsible for the difference between his or her bid and the price for which the land sold, which may be recovered from him or her in an action for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund. (f) If any tract of land or lot is not sold, it may be offered again as provided in this section until sold without a new application. Acts 1919, No. 344, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9107; Pope's Dig., §§ 8763, 11743; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-704.

(a) The sheriff shall give notice by publication in some newspaper published in the county where the land is situated, at least four (4) weeks before the day of sale, that he or she will sell the land or lots at the courthouse door.

(b) Upon the day of the sale, the sheriff shall offer the lands or lots at public auction in separate legal subdivisions, if land, and by separate lots, if town lots.

(c) The sale shall be between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. but may be continued from day to day, at the county courthouse door and between the same hours, until all has been sold or offered.

(d) All sales shall be for cash.

(e) If any bidder shall fail to perfect his or her bid by paying the cash, the sheriff shall resell the land, and the bidder shall be responsible for the difference between his or her bid and the price for which the land sold, which may be recovered from him or her in an action for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund.

(f) If any tract of land or lot is not sold, it may be offered again as provided in this section until sold without a new application.

Acts 1919, No. 344, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 9107; Pope's Dig., §§ 8763, 11743; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-8-208 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-8-208
Vehicle ownership
Status: in_force

Vehicles acquired or assigned under the provisions of this subchapter shall be the property of the state agency to which the vehicle is assigned, and legal title to the vehicle is to rest with the state agency. Acts 1983, No. 493, § 7; A.S.A 1947, § 14-534.

Vehicles acquired or assigned under the provisions of this subchapter shall be the property of the state agency to which the vehicle is assigned, and legal title to the vehicle is to rest with the state agency.

Acts 1983, No. 493, § 7; A.S.A 1947, § 14-534.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-504 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-6-504
Refund when state's title fails
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission is authorized and empowered to make refunds of amounts received by the state for the purchase or redemption of tax-forfeited lands or of funds received by the state from the sale of islands when it has been determined by the commission that the State of Arkansas has no further right, title, interest, or claim in or to the land or islands. (b) No refund for more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be made under this section to any one (1) individual, firm, or corporation during any fiscal year. (c) One who claims a refund under this section shall furnish to the commission evidence which satisfies the commission that he or she is entitled to a refund and that the claimant has made diligent effort, where title failed by reason of a court proceeding, to require the plaintiff to pay all sums due the state at the time of sale by the state. (d) Any claimant for a refund of purchase money shall be chargeable with the value of any timber, stone, or mineral or other thing of value sold, destroyed, or removed from the lands or islands involved. (e) No refund shall be made under this section except the amount in excess of the sum legally due the state at the time of purchase or redemption. (f) Any taxes or sums in lieu thereof, paid by anyone since the sale to the state, shall not be included in the amount, if any, determined to be due the state. (g) The commission shall in each case determine the amount that should be refunded under the provisions of this section. (h) The Director of the Arkansas State Claims Commission is designated the disbursing officer for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. Acts 1965, No. 345, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-934 -- 10-938.

(a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission is authorized and empowered to make refunds of amounts received by the state for the purchase or redemption of tax-forfeited lands or of funds received by the state from the sale of islands when it has been determined by the commission that the State of Arkansas has no further right, title, interest, or claim in or to the land or islands.

(b) No refund for more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be made under this section to any one (1) individual, firm, or corporation during any fiscal year.

(c) One who claims a refund under this section shall furnish to the commission evidence which satisfies the commission that he or she is entitled to a refund and that the claimant has made diligent effort, where title failed by reason of a court proceeding, to require the plaintiff to pay all sums due the state at the time of sale by the state.

(d) Any claimant for a refund of purchase money shall be chargeable with the value of any timber, stone, or mineral or other thing of value sold, destroyed, or removed from the lands or islands involved.

(e) No refund shall be made under this section except the amount in excess of the sum legally due the state at the time of purchase or redemption.

(f) Any taxes or sums in lieu thereof, paid by anyone since the sale to the state, shall not be included in the amount, if any, determined to be due the state.

(g) The commission shall in each case determine the amount that should be refunded under the provisions of this section.

(h) The Director of the Arkansas State Claims Commission is designated the disbursing officer for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.

Acts 1965, No. 345, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-934 -- 10-938.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-217 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-3-217
Rules - Management
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any rules or modifications concerning the use, management, or authorities of the Capitol Hill Building shall be reviewed and approved by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. (2) To this end, the management of the Capitol Hill Building shall be the joint responsibility of the Secretary of State and the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. (b) Provided, however, it will be the continued responsibility of the Secretary of State to provide maintenance and upkeep of the Capitol Hill Building. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2346, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 1068, § 14.

(a) (1) Any rules or modifications concerning the use, management, or authorities of the Capitol Hill Building shall be reviewed and approved by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. (2) To this end, the management of the Capitol Hill Building shall be the joint responsibility of the Secretary of State and the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.

(1) Any rules or modifications concerning the use, management, or authorities of the Capitol Hill Building shall be reviewed and approved by the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.

(2) To this end, the management of the Capitol Hill Building shall be the joint responsibility of the Secretary of State and the Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities.

(b) Provided, however, it will be the continued responsibility of the Secretary of State to provide maintenance and upkeep of the Capitol Hill Building.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2346, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 1068, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-6-111 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-6-111
Price of swamp, internal improvement, seminary, saline, or school lands - Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No swamp, internal improvement, seminary, or saline lands shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre, and no state school land shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre nor for less than the market value ascertained by appraisement. (2) When any lands or interest therein may be recovered by the state by litigation, the lands or interest shall be ordered sold by the court as in sales of land upon decree in equity. (3) After paying expenses, the balance of the purchase money shall be deposited into the State Treasury, as provided in §§ 6-20-202 and 6-20-203 . (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the donation of state lands as provided by law. (c) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall prevent the Commissioner of State Lands from accepting outstanding refunding certificates issued by the state for lands previously sold in payment for state lands. (d) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall affect the sale of any state lands where written application was filed with the Commissioner of State Lands prior to February 1, 1919. (e) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall affect the law in regard to the sale by the state of tax-forfeited lands. Acts 1919, No. 344, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 9009; Acts 1921, No. 350, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8626; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-502.

(a) (1) No swamp, internal improvement, seminary, or saline lands shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre, and no state school land shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre nor for less than the market value ascertained by appraisement. (2) When any lands or interest therein may be recovered by the state by litigation, the lands or interest shall be ordered sold by the court as in sales of land upon decree in equity. (3) After paying expenses, the balance of the purchase money shall be deposited into the State Treasury, as provided in §§ 6-20-202 and 6-20-203 .

(1) No swamp, internal improvement, seminary, or saline lands shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre, and no state school land shall be sold for less than two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per acre nor for less than the market value ascertained by appraisement.

(2) When any lands or interest therein may be recovered by the state by litigation, the lands or interest shall be ordered sold by the court as in sales of land upon decree in equity.

(3) After paying expenses, the balance of the purchase money shall be deposited into the State Treasury, as provided in §§ 6-20-202 and 6-20-203 .

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the donation of state lands as provided by law.

(c) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall prevent the Commissioner of State Lands from accepting outstanding refunding certificates issued by the state for lands previously sold in payment for state lands.

(d) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall affect the sale of any state lands where written application was filed with the Commissioner of State Lands prior to February 1, 1919.

(e) Nothing in this section or §§ 22-6-301 - 22-6-304 shall affect the law in regard to the sale by the state of tax-forfeited lands.

Acts 1919, No. 344, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 9009; Acts 1921, No. 350, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 8626; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-502.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-201 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-5-201
Oath
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of State Lands shall take an oath that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, be engaged in the purchase of lands belonging to the state, to be sold by him or her during his or her continuance in office, and that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, engage in any speculation in swamp and overflowed lands or give information to any agent, friend, or secret or other partner, so as to secure the advantages of such information to himself or herself to any person, association, or company, to the prejudice or exclusion of other persons. Acts 1853, § 5, p. 161; 1857, § 21, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 6572; Pope's Dig., § 8603; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-102.

The Commissioner of State Lands shall take an oath that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, be engaged in the purchase of lands belonging to the state, to be sold by him or her during his or her continuance in office, and that he or she will not, directly or indirectly, engage in any speculation in swamp and overflowed lands or give information to any agent, friend, or secret or other partner, so as to secure the advantages of such information to himself or herself to any person, association, or company, to the prejudice or exclusion of other persons.

Acts 1853, § 5, p. 161; 1857, § 21, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 6572; Pope's Dig., § 8603; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-302 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-5-302
Subchapter controlling
Status: in_force

Insofar as any provision of this subchapter is inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this subchapter shall be controlling. Acts 1939, No. 331, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-417.

Insofar as any provision of this subchapter is inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this subchapter shall be controlling.

Acts 1939, No. 331, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-417.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-8-205 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-8-205
Allocation of vehicles - Priority listing
Status: in_force

(a) Each state agency requesting the acquisition of an automobile or pickup truck shall: (1) Have its existing automobiles and pickup trucks included on the State Vehicle Inventory and Control System; (2) Not exceed the number of motor vehicles as authorized by law for the state agency; and (3) Submit a schedule as required for replacing its automobiles or pickup trucks reflecting each vehicle's historical information, the need for replacement, and the disposition of the existing vehicle. (b) From the information provided by state agencies requesting the acquisition of automobiles or pickup trucks, the Department of Finance and Administration shall prepare a prioritized ranking for the then-current fiscal year based upon: (1) Age of the vehicle to be replaced; (2) Actual and projected mileage of the vehicle to be replaced; (3) A history of repair costs of the vehicle to be replaced; (4) Number and average age of each state agency's fleet of vehicles; and (5) Condition of state agency fleet and cost of maintenance of its vehicles. (c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, through the Marketing and Redistribution Section, shall have the authority to reassign a vehicle from a state agency to another state agency based upon need, age, condition, utilization, and justification but not to decrease a state agency's actual number of vehicles owned. (d) The secretary shall review the schedule of prioritized ranking for acquiring vehicles, and he or she shall have the authority to make changes, as he or she deems necessary, to the priority listing. He or she shall then forward the priority listing to the Governor for his or her approval or modification. (e) Upon securing the Governor's approved priority listing for acquisition of motorized vehicles, the secretary shall then proceed to acquire the vehicles, and he or she shall ensure that the replaced vehicle is transferred to the Marketing and Redistribution Section within thirty (30) days for disposal. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3503, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 493, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-532.

(a) Each state agency requesting the acquisition of an automobile or pickup truck shall: (1) Have its existing automobiles and pickup trucks included on the State Vehicle Inventory and Control System; (2) Not exceed the number of motor vehicles as authorized by law for the state agency; and (3) Submit a schedule as required for replacing its automobiles or pickup trucks reflecting each vehicle's historical information, the need for replacement, and the disposition of the existing vehicle.

(1) Have its existing automobiles and pickup trucks included on the State Vehicle Inventory and Control System;

(2) Not exceed the number of motor vehicles as authorized by law for the state agency; and

(3) Submit a schedule as required for replacing its automobiles or pickup trucks reflecting each vehicle's historical information, the need for replacement, and the disposition of the existing vehicle.

(b) From the information provided by state agencies requesting the acquisition of automobiles or pickup trucks, the Department of Finance and Administration shall prepare a prioritized ranking for the then-current fiscal year based upon: (1) Age of the vehicle to be replaced; (2) Actual and projected mileage of the vehicle to be replaced; (3) A history of repair costs of the vehicle to be replaced; (4) Number and average age of each state agency's fleet of vehicles; and (5) Condition of state agency fleet and cost of maintenance of its vehicles.

(1) Age of the vehicle to be replaced;

(2) Actual and projected mileage of the vehicle to be replaced;

(3) A history of repair costs of the vehicle to be replaced;

(4) Number and average age of each state agency's fleet of vehicles; and

(5) Condition of state agency fleet and cost of maintenance of its vehicles.

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, through the Marketing and Redistribution Section, shall have the authority to reassign a vehicle from a state agency to another state agency based upon need, age, condition, utilization, and justification but not to decrease a state agency's actual number of vehicles owned.

(d) The secretary shall review the schedule of prioritized ranking for acquiring vehicles, and he or she shall have the authority to make changes, as he or she deems necessary, to the priority listing. He or she shall then forward the priority listing to the Governor for his or her approval or modification.

(e) Upon securing the Governor's approved priority listing for acquisition of motorized vehicles, the secretary shall then proceed to acquire the vehicles, and he or she shall ensure that the replaced vehicle is transferred to the Marketing and Redistribution Section within thirty (30) days for disposal.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3503, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 493, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-532.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-406 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-3-406
Capitol Parking Control Committee - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

Upon the passage of this subchapter, the Capitol Parking Control Committee shall proceed to study the traffic conditions on the drives of the State Capitol grounds and shall make a study of the existing and anticipated needs for parking space on the State Capitol grounds and other parking lots and drives leased by or in the custody of the Secretary of State or the Building Authority Division. Upon completion of the study, the committee shall establish rules and shall amend or change them from time to time as deemed necessary in the following manner: (1) Establish maximum speed limits for motor vehicles traveling upon the regulated streets and drives; (2) Direct the flow of traffic on the regulated streets and drives; (3) Prohibit the parking, during normal business hours, of motor vehicles on the regulated streets and drives; (4) Establish or assign parking spaces that shall be available for use as designated by the various offices or persons working in the State Capitol Building or in any of the other buildings on the State Capitol grounds and regulate parking by elected officials in the spaces set aside for that purpose; and (5) Do all other things reasonable and necessary to properly regulate and control the flow of traffic on the State Capitol grounds and to provide parking facilities for use by the public on the grounds. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2356, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6187, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 40, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 40, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1983, No. 721, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-252.

Upon the passage of this subchapter, the Capitol Parking Control Committee shall proceed to study the traffic conditions on the drives of the State Capitol grounds and shall make a study of the existing and anticipated needs for parking space on the State Capitol grounds and other parking lots and drives leased by or in the custody of the Secretary of State or the Building Authority Division. Upon completion of the study, the committee shall establish rules and shall amend or change them from time to time as deemed necessary in the following manner:

(1) Establish maximum speed limits for motor vehicles traveling upon the regulated streets and drives;

(2) Direct the flow of traffic on the regulated streets and drives;

(3) Prohibit the parking, during normal business hours, of motor vehicles on the regulated streets and drives;

(4) Establish or assign parking spaces that shall be available for use as designated by the various offices or persons working in the State Capitol Building or in any of the other buildings on the State Capitol grounds and regulate parking by elected officials in the spaces set aside for that purpose; and

(5) Do all other things reasonable and necessary to properly regulate and control the flow of traffic on the State Capitol grounds and to provide parking facilities for use by the public on the grounds.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2356, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6187, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 40, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 40, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 721, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-252.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1416 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 14 / Section 22-3-1416
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 79, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 12. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 79, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 79, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 1173, § 12.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 79, eff. 5/23/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1304 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 13 / Section 22-3-1304
License required to operate vending facility
Status: in_force

No blind person may operate a vending facility, including any vending machine or other coin-operated device, on state property unless licensed to do so by the licensing agency. Acts 1969, No. 201, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2576.

No blind person may operate a vending facility, including any vending machine or other coin-operated device, on state property unless licensed to do so by the licensing agency.

Acts 1969, No. 201, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2576.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1004 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 10 / Section 22-3-1004
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 6, eff. 2/22/2017. Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 6, eff. 2/22/2017.

Acts 1947, No. 249, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-3404.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-502 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 5 / Section 22-9-502
Substitution of securities for retained payments - Highway contracts
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to all contracts made or awarded by the State Highway Commission, including the construction, improvement, or repair of any and all roads and bridges with appurtenances which are, by law, under the supervision of the commission, a contractor may withdraw the whole, or any portion thereof, of the amount retained for payments to the contractor pursuant to the terms of the contract, upon making the deposits with the commission which are authorized in § 22-9-501 with respect to deposits to be made with the Treasurer of State. (b) All powers and authorities vested in the Treasurer of State with respect to deposits to be made as authorized in this subchapter, with respect to contracts made or awarded by the commission, shall be equally applicable to the commission with respect to deposits made with the commission. (c) The commission shall administer all powers vested in the Treasurer of State with respect to all deposits made in regard to contracts made or awarded by the commission. Acts 1969, No. 79, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-648.

(a) With respect to all contracts made or awarded by the State Highway Commission, including the construction, improvement, or repair of any and all roads and bridges with appurtenances which are, by law, under the supervision of the commission, a contractor may withdraw the whole, or any portion thereof, of the amount retained for payments to the contractor pursuant to the terms of the contract, upon making the deposits with the commission which are authorized in § 22-9-501 with respect to deposits to be made with the Treasurer of State.

(b) All powers and authorities vested in the Treasurer of State with respect to deposits to be made as authorized in this subchapter, with respect to contracts made or awarded by the commission, shall be equally applicable to the commission with respect to deposits made with the commission.

(c) The commission shall administer all powers vested in the Treasurer of State with respect to all deposits made in regard to contracts made or awarded by the commission.

Acts 1969, No. 79, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-648.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-814 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-5-814
Removal of sand or gravel from navigable waters
Status: in_force

(a) Sand and gravel may be removed from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, any county or road district, or any federal agency to be used for road building or maintenance, without paying the State of Arkansas any amount whatsoever. (b) All persons, firms, or corporations taking or removing sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas, and selling the sand or gravel for commercial gain to the department, to any county or road district, or to any federal agency for the purpose of road construction or maintenance, and all highway contractors who remove sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas for the purpose of road building or maintenance, shall be required to pay to the State of Arkansas the customary royalties as provided by law. (c) Any person, firm, or corporation taking or removing sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas, to be used in road building, shall keep a detailed account of all gravel or sand so removed. (d) A copy of the account shall be filed with the Commissioner of State Lands, a copy with the county judge of the county where the sand or gravel is taken and removed, and a copy shall be retained by the person removing the sand or gravel. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 82, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 262, §§ 1, 2, p. 4255; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6793, 6794; Pope's Dig., §§ 8736, 8737; Acts 1941, No. 424, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1005, 10-1006; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 2.

(a) Sand and gravel may be removed from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, any county or road district, or any federal agency to be used for road building or maintenance, without paying the State of Arkansas any amount whatsoever.

(b) All persons, firms, or corporations taking or removing sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas, and selling the sand or gravel for commercial gain to the department, to any county or road district, or to any federal agency for the purpose of road construction or maintenance, and all highway contractors who remove sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas for the purpose of road building or maintenance, shall be required to pay to the State of Arkansas the customary royalties as provided by law.

(c) Any person, firm, or corporation taking or removing sand or gravel from the beds or bars of any navigable river or lake within the State of Arkansas, to be used in road building, shall keep a detailed account of all gravel or sand so removed.

(d) A copy of the account shall be filed with the Commissioner of State Lands, a copy with the county judge of the county where the sand or gravel is taken and removed, and a copy shall be retained by the person removing the sand or gravel.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 82, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 262, §§ 1, 2, p. 4255; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6793, 6794; Pope's Dig., §§ 8736, 8737; Acts 1941, No. 424, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-1005, 10-1006; Acts 1993, No. 509, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-4-108 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 22-4-108
Sale or exchange of lands
Status: in_force

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission is given authority to exchange any lands now belonging to the state for state park purposes for other lands that are suitable for such purposes and to sell any lands belonging to the state for state park purposes and invest the proceeds thereof in other lands suitable for such purposes, such sale or exchange to be had only with the approval of the Governor. (b) In case of a sale or exchange of such lands, the Chair of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Secretary of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission are empowered to execute a deed fully conveying the interest of the state therein. The deed shall bear the endorsement of the approval of the Governor and shall not be required to be acknowledged. (c) This authority to sell and exchange shall extend only to lands which the commission finds are unsuited for state park purposes. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 12319; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-608.

(a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission is given authority to exchange any lands now belonging to the state for state park purposes for other lands that are suitable for such purposes and to sell any lands belonging to the state for state park purposes and invest the proceeds thereof in other lands suitable for such purposes, such sale or exchange to be had only with the approval of the Governor.

(b) In case of a sale or exchange of such lands, the Chair of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the Secretary of the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission are empowered to execute a deed fully conveying the interest of the state therein. The deed shall bear the endorsement of the approval of the Governor and shall not be required to be acknowledged.

(c) This authority to sell and exchange shall extend only to lands which the commission finds are unsuited for state park purposes.

Acts 1937, No. 170, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 12319; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-402 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-9-402
Authorized bonding companies - Agents
Status: in_force

(a) All bonds enumerated in § 22-9-401 and bid bonds enumerated in § 19-4-1405 shall be made by surety companies that have qualified and are authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas and are listed on the current United States Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties. (b) (1) The bonds shall be executed by a resident or nonresident agent. (2) The resident or nonresident agent shall: (A) Be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner to represent the surety company executing the bond; and (B) File with the bond the power of attorney of the agent to act on behalf of the bonding company. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1929, No. 368, § 2; 1935, No. 82, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 959, 7772, 8005, 8884; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-605; Acts 1991, No. 1086, § 1; 2001, No. 980, § 1; 2005, No. 236, § 1.

(a) All bonds enumerated in § 22-9-401 and bid bonds enumerated in § 19-4-1405 shall be made by surety companies that have qualified and are authorized to do business in the State of Arkansas and are listed on the current United States Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties.

(b) (1) The bonds shall be executed by a resident or nonresident agent. (2) The resident or nonresident agent shall: (A) Be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner to represent the surety company executing the bond; and (B) File with the bond the power of attorney of the agent to act on behalf of the bonding company.

(1) The bonds shall be executed by a resident or nonresident agent.

(2) The resident or nonresident agent shall: (A) Be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner to represent the surety company executing the bond; and (B) File with the bond the power of attorney of the agent to act on behalf of the bonding company.

(A) Be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner to represent the surety company executing the bond; and

(B) File with the bond the power of attorney of the agent to act on behalf of the bonding company.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1929, No. 368, § 2; 1935, No. 82, § 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 959, 7772, 8005, 8884; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-605; Acts 1991, No. 1086, § 1; 2001, No. 980, § 1; 2005, No. 236, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-7-227 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-7-227
Cession of jurisdiction under 22-7-226 effective upon acceptance of jurisdiction by United States
Status: in_force

Cession of jurisdiction pursuant to § 22-7-226 shall take effect only upon acceptance of such jurisdiction by the United States. Federal jurisdiction so ceded shall end as to any such lands, waters, or buildings, or portions thereof, that cease to be owned, leased, or occupied by or on behalf of the United States. Acts 1997, No. 215, § 2.

Cession of jurisdiction pursuant to § 22-7-226 shall take effect only upon acceptance of such jurisdiction by the United States. Federal jurisdiction so ceded shall end as to any such lands, waters, or buildings, or portions thereof, that cease to be owned, leased, or occupied by or on behalf of the United States.

Acts 1997, No. 215, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-405 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 22-3-405
Capitol Parking Control Committee - Creation - Members - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a committee to be known as the "Capitol Parking Control Committee", hereinafter referred to as "the committee", which shall have the powers and duties provided in § 22-3-406 . (b) The committee shall be composed of three (3) members, as follows: (1) The Secretary of State or a designee; (2) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee; and (3) A state employee designated by the Secretary of State who is employed on the State Capitol grounds in a position of administrator or higher by an agency or office other than that of the Secretary of State or of the Building Authority Division. (c) The Secretary of State shall be the chair of the committee, and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee shall serve as secretary of the committee. (d) Members of the committee shall serve without additional pay or compensation. (e) Meetings of the committee shall be held at such times and places as shall be directed by the chair or upon the petition of two (2) members of the committee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6186, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6185, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1983, No. 721, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-251; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 14.

(a) There is created a committee to be known as the "Capitol Parking Control Committee", hereinafter referred to as "the committee", which shall have the powers and duties provided in § 22-3-406 .

(b) The committee shall be composed of three (3) members, as follows: (1) The Secretary of State or a designee; (2) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee; and (3) A state employee designated by the Secretary of State who is employed on the State Capitol grounds in a position of administrator or higher by an agency or office other than that of the Secretary of State or of the Building Authority Division.

(1) The Secretary of State or a designee;

(2) The Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee; and

(3) A state employee designated by the Secretary of State who is employed on the State Capitol grounds in a position of administrator or higher by an agency or office other than that of the Secretary of State or of the Building Authority Division.

(c) The Secretary of State shall be the chair of the committee, and the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services or his or her designee shall serve as secretary of the committee.

(d) Members of the committee shall serve without additional pay or compensation.

(e) Meetings of the committee shall be held at such times and places as shall be directed by the chair or upon the petition of two (2) members of the committee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6186, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6185, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 39, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 721, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-251; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-802 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 8 / Section 22-9-802
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The General Assembly intends that this subchapter: (1) Provide for the efficient procurement of goods and services by governmental units; (2) Promote the economical, nondiscriminatory, and efficient administration and completion of state and state-funded or state-assisted construction projects; (3) Provide for fair and open competition for construction contracts, grants, tax abatements, and tax credits awarded by governmental units; (4) Prohibit requirements for certain terms in construction contracts awarded by governmental units or supported through grants and tax subsidies and abatements by governmental units; (5) Prohibit expenditure of public funds under certain conditions; (6) Prohibit certain terms in procurement documents for certain expenditures by governmental units involving public facilities; and (7) Provide powers and duties for certain public officers, employees, and contractors. Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

The General Assembly intends that this subchapter:

(1) Provide for the efficient procurement of goods and services by governmental units;

(2) Promote the economical, nondiscriminatory, and efficient administration and completion of state and state-funded or state-assisted construction projects;

(3) Provide for fair and open competition for construction contracts, grants, tax abatements, and tax credits awarded by governmental units;

(4) Prohibit requirements for certain terms in construction contracts awarded by governmental units or supported through grants and tax subsidies and abatements by governmental units;

(5) Prohibit expenditure of public funds under certain conditions;

(6) Prohibit certain terms in procurement documents for certain expenditures by governmental units involving public facilities; and

(7) Provide powers and duties for certain public officers, employees, and contractors.

Added by Act 2015, No. 600,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-309 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 22-3-309
Capitol Zoning District Commission's power to institute and defend legal actions
Status: in_force

(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall constitute a body corporate for purposes of instituting and defending litigation to enforce its rules, decisions, and orders; and it may, in its name, institute or defend actions in its own behalf, or in behalf of the owner or owners of any property within the district, to enjoin any breach or violation thereof. (b) No bond shall be required of the Capitol Zoning District Commission in any action for the issuance of any temporary or permanent order, or on an appeal. (c) The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser to the Capitol Zoning District Commission in the same capacity as he or she is to other boards and commissions. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2351, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 267, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-240.

(a) The Capitol Zoning District Commission shall constitute a body corporate for purposes of instituting and defending litigation to enforce its rules, decisions, and orders; and it may, in its name, institute or defend actions in its own behalf, or in behalf of the owner or owners of any property within the district, to enjoin any breach or violation thereof.

(b) No bond shall be required of the Capitol Zoning District Commission in any action for the issuance of any temporary or permanent order, or on an appeal.

(c) The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser to the Capitol Zoning District Commission in the same capacity as he or she is to other boards and commissions.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2351, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 267, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-240.
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-5-209 — AR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 22-5-209
Deeds, abstracts, and contracts affecting state lands filed in office of Commissioner of State Lands - Additional information - Failure to comply - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) All deeds, abstracts, contracts, and other evidences of title to realty belonging to the State of Arkansas shall be filed in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands to be preserved by the Commissioner of State Lands as the other public records and files of his or her office. (b) Separately for each item of real property in the possession of a state agency, the state agency shall maintain and furnish to the Commissioner of State Lands a record containing: (1) (A) The official recording information shown by the county recorder's records and the legal description of the real property. (B) A copy of the most recent deed to the real property may be furnished to the Commissioner of State Lands if the copy contains the official recording information and the legal description; (2) If the real property was purchased by a state agency, the date of purchase and the purchase price; and (3) The name of the state agency holding title to the real property for the state. (c) If the description of real property required under subsection (b) of this section is excessively voluminous, the Commissioner of State Lands may permit the state agency in possession of the real property to furnish the description in summary form. (d) If a state agency does not comply with this section, the Commissioner of State Lands shall report the failure to comply to the Governor, who shall notify the administrative officer of the state agency to immediately report to him or her the reasons for the state agency's failure to comply. (e) Willful failure to comply with this section by a public official shall constitute nonfeasance in office. (f) (1) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" means an instrumentality of state government, including without limitation an office, a department, an agency, a board, a commission, or an institution of the state. (2) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" does not include: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) An institution of higher education; (C) The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System; (D) The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; (E) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; or (F) The Division of Emergency Management. Amended by Act 2019, No. 884,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1947, No. 172, §§ 1, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-112, 10-113.

(a) All deeds, abstracts, contracts, and other evidences of title to realty belonging to the State of Arkansas shall be filed in the office of the Commissioner of State Lands to be preserved by the Commissioner of State Lands as the other public records and files of his or her office.

(b) Separately for each item of real property in the possession of a state agency, the state agency shall maintain and furnish to the Commissioner of State Lands a record containing: (1) (A) The official recording information shown by the county recorder's records and the legal description of the real property. (B) A copy of the most recent deed to the real property may be furnished to the Commissioner of State Lands if the copy contains the official recording information and the legal description; (2) If the real property was purchased by a state agency, the date of purchase and the purchase price; and (3) The name of the state agency holding title to the real property for the state.

(1) (A) The official recording information shown by the county recorder's records and the legal description of the real property. (B) A copy of the most recent deed to the real property may be furnished to the Commissioner of State Lands if the copy contains the official recording information and the legal description;

(A) The official recording information shown by the county recorder's records and the legal description of the real property.

(B) A copy of the most recent deed to the real property may be furnished to the Commissioner of State Lands if the copy contains the official recording information and the legal description;

(2) If the real property was purchased by a state agency, the date of purchase and the purchase price; and

(3) The name of the state agency holding title to the real property for the state.

(c) If the description of real property required under subsection (b) of this section is excessively voluminous, the Commissioner of State Lands may permit the state agency in possession of the real property to furnish the description in summary form.

(d) If a state agency does not comply with this section, the Commissioner of State Lands shall report the failure to comply to the Governor, who shall notify the administrative officer of the state agency to immediately report to him or her the reasons for the state agency's failure to comply.

(e) Willful failure to comply with this section by a public official shall constitute nonfeasance in office.

(f) (1) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" means an instrumentality of state government, including without limitation an office, a department, an agency, a board, a commission, or an institution of the state. (2) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" does not include: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) An institution of higher education; (C) The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System; (D) The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; (E) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; or (F) The Division of Emergency Management.

(1) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" means an instrumentality of state government, including without limitation an office, a department, an agency, a board, a commission, or an institution of the state.

(2) As used in this subchapter, "state agency" does not include: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) An institution of higher education; (C) The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System; (D) The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; (E) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; or (F) The Division of Emergency Management.

(A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;

(B) An institution of higher education;

(C) The Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System;

(D) The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System;

(E) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; or

(F) The Division of Emergency Management.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 884,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1947, No. 172, §§ 1, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-112, 10-113.