Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-121-202
Notice and hearing
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk shall thereupon give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county calling upon all persons owning property within the district to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court, to show cause in favor of or against the establishment of the district. (b) At the time named in the notice, the county court shall meet and hear all property owners within the proposed district who wish to appear and advocate or resist the establishment of the district. If the court deems it to the best interest of owners of real property within the district that the proposed district shall become a drainage district under the terms of this act, then it shall make an order upon its records establishing the same as a drainage district subject to all the terms and provisions of this act. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 1, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3607; Acts 1921, No. 353, § 1; Pope's Dig; § 4455; Acts 1957, No. 327, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-501.

(a) The county clerk shall thereupon give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the county calling upon all persons owning property within the district to appear before the court on some day to be fixed by the court, to show cause in favor of or against the establishment of the district.

(b) At the time named in the notice, the county court shall meet and hear all property owners within the proposed district who wish to appear and advocate or resist the establishment of the district. If the court deems it to the best interest of owners of real property within the district that the proposed district shall become a drainage district under the terms of this act, then it shall make an order upon its records establishing the same as a drainage district subject to all the terms and provisions of this act.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 1, p. 829; 1911, No. 221, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3607; Acts 1921, No. 353, § 1; Pope's Dig; § 4455; Acts 1957, No. 327, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-204-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 204 / Section 14-204-104
Authorization to own and operate hydroelectric power project - Contracts to supply energy
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality and any county is authorized to own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, equip, improve, operate, maintain, sell, lease, contract concerning, or otherwise deal in or dispose of, or make loans to finance the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extension, equipment, improvement of, facilities to constitute all or any part of a hydroelectric power project, as defined in § 14-204-102 . (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any municipality or county is authorized to contract with any regulated public utility for the supplying of electrical energy produced by any such project, upon terms acceptable to such municipality or county. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5802.

(a) Any municipality and any county is authorized to own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, equip, improve, operate, maintain, sell, lease, contract concerning, or otherwise deal in or dispose of, or make loans to finance the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extension, equipment, improvement of, facilities to constitute all or any part of a hydroelectric power project, as defined in § 14-204-102 .

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any municipality or county is authorized to contract with any regulated public utility for the supplying of electrical energy produced by any such project, upon terms acceptable to such municipality or county.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5802.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-107
Appointment of board of improvement - Oath
Status: in_force

(a) If the city council shall determine after notice and hearing, as provided in § 14-218-106 , that the signers of the petition constitute a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district, then the city council shall at once appoint three (3) persons owners of real property therein, who shall compose a board of improvement for the district. (b) Before entering upon his duties, each member of the board shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and take an oath that he will not either directly or indirectly be interested in any contract made by the board. The oath shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 6, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 7405, 7406; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-507, 20-508.

(a) If the city council shall determine after notice and hearing, as provided in § 14-218-106 , that the signers of the petition constitute a majority in value of the owners of real property in the district, then the city council shall at once appoint three (3) persons owners of real property therein, who shall compose a board of improvement for the district.

(b) Before entering upon his duties, each member of the board shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and take an oath that he will not either directly or indirectly be interested in any contract made by the board. The oath shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.

Acts 1927, No. 350, §§ 6, 7; Pope's Dig., §§ 7405, 7406; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-507, 20-508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-86-602
Assessed benefits not reduced
Status: in_force

Where any improvement district shall have issued bonds or incurred indebtedness, the total amount of the assessed benefits shall never be reduced upon a reassessment. Acts 1919, No. 515, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 5635; Pope's Dig., § 7301; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1115.

Where any improvement district shall have issued bonds or incurred indebtedness, the total amount of the assessed benefits shall never be reduced upon a reassessment.

Acts 1919, No. 515, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 5635; Pope's Dig., § 7301; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-505 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-386-505
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1949, No. 275, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1364.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1949, No. 275, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1364.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-86-302
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be applicable to any city, county, or area which is under an order from the Division of Environmental Quality and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to meet the minimum requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for sanitary sewer discharge. (b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be applicable to levee, drainage, fire protection, or road improvement districts. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3033, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 546, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1159; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 123; 2005, No. 1197, § 1.

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be applicable to any city, county, or area which is under an order from the Division of Environmental Quality and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to meet the minimum requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for sanitary sewer discharge.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be applicable to levee, drainage, fire protection, or road improvement districts.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3033, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 546, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1159; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 123; 2005, No. 1197, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-1-402
Purpose - Finding
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to improve intrastate commerce by ensuring that businesses, organizations, and employers doing business in the state are subject to uniform nondiscrimination laws and obligations, regardless of the counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions in which the businesses, organizations, and employers are located or engage in business or commercial activity. (b) The General Assembly finds that uniformity of law benefits the businesses, organizations, and employers seeking to do business in the state and attracts new businesses, organizations, and employers to the state. Amended by Act 2015, No. 137,§ 1, eff. 2/23/2015.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to improve intrastate commerce by ensuring that businesses, organizations, and employers doing business in the state are subject to uniform nondiscrimination laws and obligations, regardless of the counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions in which the businesses, organizations, and employers are located or engage in business or commercial activity.

(b) The General Assembly finds that uniformity of law benefits the businesses, organizations, and employers seeking to do business in the state and attracts new businesses, organizations, and employers to the state.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 137,§ 1, eff. 2/23/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-238 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-238
Authority to borrow money and issue bonds - Purpose
Status: in_force

For the purpose of enabling the board of directors of any levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage district, lying in one (1) or more counties, to cooperate with the United States of America and fully perform any and all agreements, contracts, or obligations imposed on and assumed by it in the construction of the flood control and drainage works provided for in any adopted and authorized project, and, more especially, to enable the board of directors of the district to acquire, and pay for, lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary to the construction of flood control and drainage works, to save and hold harmless the United States of America from any damage arising by the construction of flood control and drainage works, and the obligations which will be imposed on it to perpetually operate and maintain the works after the completion of them, as the Secretary of the Army may, by regulation, require, the board of directors of any such levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district, is authorized to borrow money, and to that end may issue negotiable bonds or notes of the district. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 15, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.8.

For the purpose of enabling the board of directors of any levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage district, lying in one (1) or more counties, to cooperate with the United States of America and fully perform any and all agreements, contracts, or obligations imposed on and assumed by it in the construction of the flood control and drainage works provided for in any adopted and authorized project, and, more especially, to enable the board of directors of the district to acquire, and pay for, lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary to the construction of flood control and drainage works, to save and hold harmless the United States of America from any damage arising by the construction of flood control and drainage works, and the obligations which will be imposed on it to perpetually operate and maintain the works after the completion of them, as the Secretary of the Army may, by regulation, require, the board of directors of any such levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district, is authorized to borrow money, and to that end may issue negotiable bonds or notes of the district.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 15, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-262-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 262 / Section 14-262-101
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Every firm, person, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the orders, rules, or regulations made and promulgated in pursuance hereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding one (1) month, or both. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (b) (1) Every firm, person, or corporation who violates any of the rules or regulations issued or promulgated by the board, or who violates any condition of a license, permit, certificate or any other type of registration issued by the State Board of Health may be assessed a civil penalty by the board. The penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation may be deemed a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessments. However, no civil penalty may be assessed until the person charged with the violation has been given the opportunity for a hearing on the violation. (2) All fines collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Public Health Fund to be used to defray the costs of administering this section. (3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to fines collected under this subsection, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. (4) All rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1033, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1913, No. 96, § 28; C. & M. Dig., § 5146; Pope's Dig., § 6417; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-121; Acts 1987, No. 146, § 2; 1991, No. 990, §§ 2, 5; 1997, No. 179, § 10.

(a) Every firm, person, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any of the orders, rules, or regulations made and promulgated in pursuance hereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not exceeding one (1) month, or both. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) (1) Every firm, person, or corporation who violates any of the rules or regulations issued or promulgated by the board, or who violates any condition of a license, permit, certificate or any other type of registration issued by the State Board of Health may be assessed a civil penalty by the board. The penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation may be deemed a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessments. However, no civil penalty may be assessed until the person charged with the violation has been given the opportunity for a hearing on the violation. (2) All fines collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Public Health Fund to be used to defray the costs of administering this section. (3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to fines collected under this subsection, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. (4) All rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof.

(1) Every firm, person, or corporation who violates any of the rules or regulations issued or promulgated by the board, or who violates any condition of a license, permit, certificate or any other type of registration issued by the State Board of Health may be assessed a civil penalty by the board. The penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation may be deemed a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessments. However, no civil penalty may be assessed until the person charged with the violation has been given the opportunity for a hearing on the violation.

(2) All fines collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the Public Health Fund to be used to defray the costs of administering this section.

(3) Subject to such rules as may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to fines collected under this subsection, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

(4) All rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall be reviewed by the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor or appropriate subcommittees thereof.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1033, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1913, No. 96, § 28; C. & M. Dig., § 5146; Pope's Dig., § 6417; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-121; Acts 1987, No. 146, § 2; 1991, No. 990, §§ 2, 5; 1997, No. 179, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-902 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-125-902
Notice and conduct of referendum
Status: in_force

(a) Within sixty (60) days after a petition has been received by the commission, it shall: (1) Give due notice of the holding of a referendum; (2) Supervise the referendum; and (3) Issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of the referendum. (b) The question shall be submitted by ballots upon which the words "FOR terminating the existence of the ............... (name of the soil conservation district to be here inserted)" and "AGAINST terminating the existence of the ............... (name of the soil conservation district to be here inserted)" shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote. (c) Only owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the district shall be eligible to vote in the referendum. (d) No informalities in the conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or its result if notice thereof shall have been given substantially as provided in this subchapter and the referendum shall have been fairly conducted. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.

(a) Within sixty (60) days after a petition has been received by the commission, it shall: (1) Give due notice of the holding of a referendum; (2) Supervise the referendum; and (3) Issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of the referendum.

(1) Give due notice of the holding of a referendum;

(2) Supervise the referendum; and

(3) Issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of the referendum.

(b) The question shall be submitted by ballots upon which the words "FOR terminating the existence of the ............... (name of the soil conservation district to be here inserted)" and "AGAINST terminating the existence of the ............... (name of the soil conservation district to be here inserted)" shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote.

(c) Only owners of lands lying within the boundaries of the district shall be eligible to vote in the referendum.

(d) No informalities in the conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or its result if notice thereof shall have been given substantially as provided in this subchapter and the referendum shall have been fairly conducted.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-387-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 387 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-387-302
Form of ballot
Status: in_force

There shall be written or printed on each ballot voted at an election under this subchapter the following sentences: "FOR restraining (insert the names of the animals mentioned in petition) from running at large ............... []. "AGAINST restraining (insert the names of the animals named in the petition) from running at large ............... []." Acts 1947, No. 368, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1402.

There shall be written or printed on each ballot voted at an election under this subchapter the following sentences:

"FOR restraining (insert the names of the animals mentioned in petition) from running at large ............... [].

"AGAINST restraining (insert the names of the animals named in the petition) from running at large ............... []."

Acts 1947, No. 368, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-805 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-805
Method of solicitation
Status: in_force

A solicitation of a guaranteed energy cost savings contract by a county or municipality shall be consistent with applicable procurement laws. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

A solicitation of a guaranteed energy cost savings contract by a county or municipality shall be consistent with applicable procurement laws.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-407
Meetings of commission
Status: in_force

(a) Regular meeting dates shall be established providing for at least one (1) regular meeting to be held in each quarter of each calendar year. (b) The commission shall keep a public record of all business, resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2826.

(a) Regular meeting dates shall be established providing for at least one (1) regular meeting to be held in each quarter of each calendar year.

(b) The commission shall keep a public record of all business, resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2826.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-117-102
Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly takes notice that interests of the state would be benefited by the establishment of irrigation systems and that the coordination of irrigation, flood control, and drainage improvements is a matter of public interest and public welfare; the General Assembly believes that this end will be promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of irrigation and drainage districts, vesting the districts with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives, and, therefore, declares its policy to be to promote these activities by providing for the organization, operation, and maintenance of districts for the multiple purposes of irrigation, flood control, and drainage. (b) (1) The General Assembly also takes notice that: (A) Erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this state, causing loss of life and damage to property, constitute a menace to the welfare of the people of this state; (B) This state and its political subdivisions should cooperate with the federal government for the purpose of preventing such damages and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby preserve and protect this state's land and water resources, as contemplated by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act; (C) This cooperation may be more fully promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of watershed improvement districts vested with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives. (2) Therefore, the General Assembly declares its policy to be to promote such cooperation and purposes by providing for the organization, operation, and maintenance of watershed improvement districts. These districts may be combined with the other districts authorized by this chapter. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 2; 1957, No. 171, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-902.

(a) The General Assembly takes notice that interests of the state would be benefited by the establishment of irrigation systems and that the coordination of irrigation, flood control, and drainage improvements is a matter of public interest and public welfare; the General Assembly believes that this end will be promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of irrigation and drainage districts, vesting the districts with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives, and, therefore, declares its policy to be to promote these activities by providing for the organization, operation, and maintenance of districts for the multiple purposes of irrigation, flood control, and drainage.

(b) (1) The General Assembly also takes notice that: (A) Erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this state, causing loss of life and damage to property, constitute a menace to the welfare of the people of this state; (B) This state and its political subdivisions should cooperate with the federal government for the purpose of preventing such damages and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby preserve and protect this state's land and water resources, as contemplated by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act; (C) This cooperation may be more fully promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of watershed improvement districts vested with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives. (2) Therefore, the General Assembly declares its policy to be to promote such cooperation and purposes by providing for the organization, operation, and maintenance of watershed improvement districts. These districts may be combined with the other districts authorized by this chapter.

(1) The General Assembly also takes notice that: (A) Erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this state, causing loss of life and damage to property, constitute a menace to the welfare of the people of this state; (B) This state and its political subdivisions should cooperate with the federal government for the purpose of preventing such damages and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby preserve and protect this state's land and water resources, as contemplated by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act; (C) This cooperation may be more fully promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of watershed improvement districts vested with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives.

(A) Erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of this state, causing loss of life and damage to property, constitute a menace to the welfare of the people of this state;

(B) This state and its political subdivisions should cooperate with the federal government for the purpose of preventing such damages and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water and thereby preserve and protect this state's land and water resources, as contemplated by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act;

(C) This cooperation may be more fully promoted by enabling legislation for the organization of watershed improvement districts vested with appropriate powers to accomplish their objectives.

(2) Therefore, the General Assembly declares its policy to be to promote such cooperation and purposes by providing for the organization, operation, and maintenance of watershed improvement districts. These districts may be combined with the other districts authorized by this chapter.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 2; 1957, No. 171, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-55-302
Enacted ordinances
Status: in_force

Any ordinance enacted by the governing body of any city or town in the state may be referred to a vote of the electors of the city or town for approval or rejection in the manner and procedure prescribed in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 7, and laws enacted pursuant thereto for exercising the local initiative and referendum, and the manner and procedure prescribed therein shall be the exclusive method of exercising the initiative and referendum regarding these local measures. Acts 1981, No. 220, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4003.1.

Any ordinance enacted by the governing body of any city or town in the state may be referred to a vote of the electors of the city or town for approval or rejection in the manner and procedure prescribed in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 7, and laws enacted pursuant thereto for exercising the local initiative and referendum, and the manner and procedure prescribed therein shall be the exclusive method of exercising the initiative and referendum regarding these local measures.

Acts 1981, No. 220, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4003.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-387-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 387 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-387-107
Sale of stock when owner unknown
Status: in_force

(a) If no owner of impounded stock can be found, the taker-up may, after the expiration of five (5) days, make an affidavit before a justice of the peace describing the stock and that the owner is unknown to the affiant, which affidavit shall be delivered immediately by the justice to the clerk of the county court, to be kept in his office for inspection. (b) (1) After the filing of the affidavit, the taker-up may sell the stock as in cases where the owner is known, except that a copy of the notice posted is not to be delivered. (2) If any sum remains after satisfying his fees and damages, the taker-up shall report it, under oath, to the clerk and pay the money over to the county treasurer to be paid, received, and disbursed as in the case of strays. Acts 1883, No. 57, § 13, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., § 317; Pope's Dig., § 331; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1425.

(a) If no owner of impounded stock can be found, the taker-up may, after the expiration of five (5) days, make an affidavit before a justice of the peace describing the stock and that the owner is unknown to the affiant, which affidavit shall be delivered immediately by the justice to the clerk of the county court, to be kept in his office for inspection.

(b) (1) After the filing of the affidavit, the taker-up may sell the stock as in cases where the owner is known, except that a copy of the notice posted is not to be delivered. (2) If any sum remains after satisfying his fees and damages, the taker-up shall report it, under oath, to the clerk and pay the money over to the county treasurer to be paid, received, and disbursed as in the case of strays.

(1) After the filing of the affidavit, the taker-up may sell the stock as in cases where the owner is known, except that a copy of the notice posted is not to be delivered.

(2) If any sum remains after satisfying his fees and damages, the taker-up shall report it, under oath, to the clerk and pay the money over to the county treasurer to be paid, received, and disbursed as in the case of strays.

Acts 1883, No. 57, § 13, p. 81; C. & M. Dig., § 317; Pope's Dig., § 331; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1425.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-122-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 122 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-122-101
Chapter cumulative
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be construed to be cumulative of existing laws relating to the creation, operation, and existence of municipal improvement districts and shall not repeal any existing law unless that law is in direct conflict herewith, it being the intent of this chapter to provide additional authority to municipalities for creation of improvement districts and to authorize and enumerate additional powers for those districts. Acts 1975, No. 746, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1816.

This chapter shall be construed to be cumulative of existing laws relating to the creation, operation, and existence of municipal improvement districts and shall not repeal any existing law unless that law is in direct conflict herewith, it being the intent of this chapter to provide additional authority to municipalities for creation of improvement districts and to authorize and enumerate additional powers for those districts.

Acts 1975, No. 746, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1816.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-15-202
Extension of time to take oath
Status: in_force

Every assessor who shall have failed to take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in § 14-15-201 at the time therein stated is granted, until the time provided by law for entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, to take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in § 14-15-201 , and the acts of every assessor who shall take the oath within the time granted in this section shall be as valid as if he or she had taken and subscribed to the oath at the time provided by law. Acts 1889, No. 9, § 1, p. 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9875; Pope's Dig., § 13624; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-803.

Every assessor who shall have failed to take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in § 14-15-201 at the time therein stated is granted, until the time provided by law for entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, to take and subscribe to the oath prescribed in § 14-15-201 , and the acts of every assessor who shall take the oath within the time granted in this section shall be as valid as if he or she had taken and subscribed to the oath at the time provided by law.

Acts 1889, No. 9, § 1, p. 8; C. & M. Dig., § 9875; Pope's Dig., § 13624; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-310 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-310
Bonds generally - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) As the ordinance or trust indenture as authorized in this subchapter may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear such date or dates; (7) Mature at such time or times; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) May contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of tax collections; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The maintaining of taxes; (F) The remedies on default; (G) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds; and (H) The rights of the owners of the bonds. (b) All bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be and are declared to be negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state. Acts 1985, No. 871, §§ 5, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1243, 13-1254.

(a) As the ordinance or trust indenture as authorized in this subchapter may provide, the bonds may: (1) Be in registered or other form; (2) Be in such denominations; (3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state; (5) Be issued in one (1) or more series; (6) Bear such date or dates; (7) Mature at such time or times; (8) Be payable in such medium of payment; (9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and (10) May contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of tax collections; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The maintaining of taxes; (F) The remedies on default; (G) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds; and (H) The rights of the owners of the bonds.

(1) Be in registered or other form;

(2) Be in such denominations;

(3) Be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination;

(4) Be made payable at such places within or without the state;

(5) Be issued in one (1) or more series;

(6) Bear such date or dates;

(7) Mature at such time or times;

(8) Be payable in such medium of payment;

(9) Be subject to such terms of redemption; and

(10) May contain such other terms, covenants, and conditions, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (B) The collection and disposition of tax collections; (C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security; (E) The maintaining of taxes; (F) The remedies on default; (G) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds; and (H) The rights of the owners of the bonds.

(A) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(B) The collection and disposition of tax collections;

(C) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(D) The nature and extent of the pledge and security;

(E) The maintaining of taxes;

(F) The remedies on default;

(G) The rights, duties, and obligations of the legislative body of the issuer and the trustee, if any, for the owners of the bonds; and

(H) The rights of the owners of the bonds.

(b) All bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be and are declared to be negotiable instruments within the meaning of the negotiable instruments law of the state.

Acts 1985, No. 871, §§ 5, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1243, 13-1254.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-42-116
Retirement systems and benefits
Status: in_force

(a) No municipality shall hereafter establish any retirement benefit system or plan for members of the governing body of the city or town except cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns which had established such a system or plan before July 3, 1989. However, all systems and plans in existence on or before July 3, 1989, may continue. (b) A city of the first class that had a system or plan under subsection (a) of this section may amend, repeal, or reinstate the system or plan by ordinance. Amended by Act 2023, No. 437,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989, No. 308, § 1.

(a) No municipality shall hereafter establish any retirement benefit system or plan for members of the governing body of the city or town except cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns which had established such a system or plan before July 3, 1989. However, all systems and plans in existence on or before July 3, 1989, may continue.

(b) A city of the first class that had a system or plan under subsection (a) of this section may amend, repeal, or reinstate the system or plan by ordinance.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 437,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989, No. 308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-125-307
Assistance from counties and municipalities
Status: in_force

(a) The directors may invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located within or near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the directors of the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect the property, water supply, or other interests of the municipality or county. (b) Since the protection, preservation, conservation, and proper utilization of renewable natural resources are necessary in order to protect the public health and welfare, the county judge of any county served by a conservation district may assist the directors of the district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. To that end he may use the equipment and employees of the county to do the conservation work as may be requested by the directors and may make a reasonable charge therefor. (c) In the event the county court finds that the benefits accruing to the county by reason of the program of a conservation district justify the action, it may make donations to the district of money, services, or the use of equipment. (d) The directors of those districts desiring county assistance shall make application therefor to the county judge and in such form as he may prescribe. (e) The quorum courts of the respective counties of the state are authorized and empowered to appropriate annually an amount as may be deemed necessary for such purposes. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11839; Acts 1969, No. 181, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-907.

(a) The directors may invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located within or near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the directors of the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect the property, water supply, or other interests of the municipality or county.

(b) Since the protection, preservation, conservation, and proper utilization of renewable natural resources are necessary in order to protect the public health and welfare, the county judge of any county served by a conservation district may assist the directors of the district in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. To that end he may use the equipment and employees of the county to do the conservation work as may be requested by the directors and may make a reasonable charge therefor.

(c) In the event the county court finds that the benefits accruing to the county by reason of the program of a conservation district justify the action, it may make donations to the district of money, services, or the use of equipment.

(d) The directors of those districts desiring county assistance shall make application therefor to the county judge and in such form as he may prescribe.

(e) The quorum courts of the respective counties of the state are authorized and empowered to appropriate annually an amount as may be deemed necessary for such purposes.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 11839; Acts 1969, No. 181, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-202-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 202 / Section 14-202-120
Bonds and projects - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, and the interest thereon, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including property, income, inheritance, and estate taxes. (b) Any interest in a project of a municipality shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including property, income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1979, No. 5, §§ 13, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-5613, 19-5614.

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, and the interest thereon, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including property, income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

(b) Any interest in a project of a municipality shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including property, income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

Acts 1979, No. 5, §§ 13, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-5613, 19-5614.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-52-204
Power to arrest
Status: in_force

In a municipality, the mayor or a police officer of the city may arrest upon view a person whom he or she has probable cause to believe is guilty of a breach of the ordinances of the city or of a crime against the laws of the state and, upon reasonable information supported by affidavit, may procure process for the arrest of a person who may be charged with a breach of an ordinance of the city. Amended by Act 2013, No. 726,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 53, p. 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1706.

In a municipality, the mayor or a police officer of the city may arrest upon view a person whom he or she has probable cause to believe is guilty of a breach of the ordinances of the city or of a crime against the laws of the state and, upon reasonable information supported by affidavit, may procure process for the arrest of a person who may be charged with a breach of an ordinance of the city.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 726,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 53, p. 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1706.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-139-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 139 / Section 14-139-110
Statutory mortgage lien
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There shall be a statutory mortgage lien upon the exhibition grounds and buildings acquired or constructed from the proceeds of bonds authorized by this chapter to be issued, which shall exist in favor of the holder of the bonds and each of them, and to and in favor of the holder of the coupons attached to the bonds. (2) The exhibition grounds and buildings shall remain subject to the statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds. (b) Subject to such restrictions as may be contained in the indenture authorized in this chapter, any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, or of any coupons representing interest accrued thereon, may, either at law or in equity, enforce the statutory mortgage lien conferred by this section and may, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuing municipality set forth in this chapter. (c) If there is default in the payment of the principal of or interest upon any of the bonds, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer the exhibition grounds and buildings on behalf of the municipality, with power to charge and collect rents or charges sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon, and for the payment of the operating expense, and to apply the income and revenues in conformity with this chapter and the ordinance providing for the issuance of the bonds. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2907.

(a) (1) There shall be a statutory mortgage lien upon the exhibition grounds and buildings acquired or constructed from the proceeds of bonds authorized by this chapter to be issued, which shall exist in favor of the holder of the bonds and each of them, and to and in favor of the holder of the coupons attached to the bonds. (2) The exhibition grounds and buildings shall remain subject to the statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds.

(1) There shall be a statutory mortgage lien upon the exhibition grounds and buildings acquired or constructed from the proceeds of bonds authorized by this chapter to be issued, which shall exist in favor of the holder of the bonds and each of them, and to and in favor of the holder of the coupons attached to the bonds.

(2) The exhibition grounds and buildings shall remain subject to the statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds.

(b) Subject to such restrictions as may be contained in the indenture authorized in this chapter, any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, or of any coupons representing interest accrued thereon, may, either at law or in equity, enforce the statutory mortgage lien conferred by this section and may, by proper suit, compel the performance of the duties of the officials of the issuing municipality set forth in this chapter.

(c) If there is default in the payment of the principal of or interest upon any of the bonds, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer the exhibition grounds and buildings on behalf of the municipality, with power to charge and collect rents or charges sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon, and for the payment of the operating expense, and to apply the income and revenues in conformity with this chapter and the ordinance providing for the issuance of the bonds.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-115
Legal counsel
Status: in_force

The purchasing official, upon approval of the county court, may call upon the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the county lies, or employ counsel for advice and aid in the preparation of necessary contracts and all other legal matters in connection with those purchases. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1612.

The purchasing official, upon approval of the county court, may call upon the prosecuting attorney of the district in which the county lies, or employ counsel for advice and aid in the preparation of necessary contracts and all other legal matters in connection with those purchases.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-88-407
Oath of assessor
Status: in_force

The oaths of office of the assessors of municipal districts may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths. Acts 1929, No. 64, § 20; Pope's Dig., § 7354; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-114.

The oaths of office of the assessors of municipal districts may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths.

Acts 1929, No. 64, § 20; Pope's Dig., § 7354; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-423 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-423
Change in plans, etc
Status: in_force

After adoption of plans, ordinances, and regulations and proper filing in the offices of city clerk and county recorder, no alteration, amendment, extension, abridgement, or discontinuance of the plans, ordinances, or regulations may be made except in conformance with the procedure prescribed in § 14-56-422 , or by a majority vote of the city council. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 6; 1959, No. 128, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830.

After adoption of plans, ordinances, and regulations and proper filing in the offices of city clerk and county recorder, no alteration, amendment, extension, abridgement, or discontinuance of the plans, ordinances, or regulations may be made except in conformance with the procedure prescribed in § 14-56-422 , or by a majority vote of the city council.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 6; 1959, No. 128, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-73-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 73 / Section 14-73-102
Authority to establish reserve for improvements
Status: in_force

(a) Any local government desiring to own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, remodel, equip, extend, operate, maintain, or otherwise provide improvements may establish a reserve for those improvements so that the costs thereof may be accumulated out of revenues from year to year. (b) The reserve shall be authorized by resolution of the governing body, provided that a reserve for a local government board, agency, or commission shall also be approved by resolution of the governing body creating the board, agency, or commission. Acts 1983, No. 542, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2702.

(a) Any local government desiring to own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, remodel, equip, extend, operate, maintain, or otherwise provide improvements may establish a reserve for those improvements so that the costs thereof may be accumulated out of revenues from year to year.

(b) The reserve shall be authorized by resolution of the governing body, provided that a reserve for a local government board, agency, or commission shall also be approved by resolution of the governing body creating the board, agency, or commission.

Acts 1983, No. 542, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-172-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 172 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-172-208
Certificate of appropriateness required - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within an historic district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. The municipality or county shall require a certificate of appropriateness to be issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering structures. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required whether or not a building permit is required. (2) For purposes of this subchapter, "exterior architectural features" shall include the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures. (b) The style, material, size, and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters within an historic district shall also be under the control of the commission. Acts 1963, No. 484, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5005; Acts 1993, No. 194, § 4.

(a) (1) No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within an historic district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. The municipality or county shall require a certificate of appropriateness to be issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering structures. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required whether or not a building permit is required. (2) For purposes of this subchapter, "exterior architectural features" shall include the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures.

(1) No building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, and paving or other appurtenant fixtures, shall be erected, altered, restored, moved, or demolished within an historic district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by the historic district commission. The municipality or county shall require a certificate of appropriateness to be issued by the commission prior to the issuance of a building permit or other permit granted for purposes of constructing or altering structures. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required whether or not a building permit is required.

(2) For purposes of this subchapter, "exterior architectural features" shall include the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures.

(b) The style, material, size, and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters within an historic district shall also be under the control of the commission.

Acts 1963, No. 484, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5005; Acts 1993, No. 194, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-301-405 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 301 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-301-405
Transcripts
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the filing of any bond and affidavit for appeal with the city clerk or recorder, as provided in this subchapter, the city clerk or recorder shall immediately prepare a certified transcript of the record in the case. The transcript shall include copies of the original petition, the bond and affidavit for appeal and the ordinance enacted by the city or town council upon the petition closing and vacating the alley. The recorder or clerk shall certify the transcript, affixing to the certificate of the transcript the seal of the city or town council and shall file the transcript with the circuit clerk of the county. The appeal shall stand for trial upon the first day thereafter that the circuit court shall meet in regular or adjourned session. (b) The appeal, upon motion of any of the parties interested therein, shall be advanced and heard ahead of any and all other cases, such matters being of great public interest and importance. Upon notice by any interested party requiring him to do so, the city clerk or recorder shall file with the circuit clerk any or all of the original papers in such matters. Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 9607; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3822.

(a) Upon the filing of any bond and affidavit for appeal with the city clerk or recorder, as provided in this subchapter, the city clerk or recorder shall immediately prepare a certified transcript of the record in the case. The transcript shall include copies of the original petition, the bond and affidavit for appeal and the ordinance enacted by the city or town council upon the petition closing and vacating the alley. The recorder or clerk shall certify the transcript, affixing to the certificate of the transcript the seal of the city or town council and shall file the transcript with the circuit clerk of the county. The appeal shall stand for trial upon the first day thereafter that the circuit court shall meet in regular or adjourned session.

(b) The appeal, upon motion of any of the parties interested therein, shall be advanced and heard ahead of any and all other cases, such matters being of great public interest and importance. Upon notice by any interested party requiring him to do so, the city clerk or recorder shall file with the circuit clerk any or all of the original papers in such matters.

Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 9607; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3822.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-107
Methods of selecting directors
Status: in_force

A city affected by this chapter may choose one (1) of the options included within this chapter as the method by which to select a board of directors. These options are: (1) All members of the board of directors being elected at-large; (2) An odd number of directors, including the mayor, with any combination of directors being elected at-large and from wards, whether the position designated as mayor is appointed or directly elected; (3) An odd number of directors, including the mayor, with any combination of directors being elected from wards and from larger designated districts that overlap wards, whether the position designated as mayor is appointed or directly elected; (4) All members of the board of directors but one (1) being elected from wards, with one (1) member elected at-large who shall be the mayor; or (5) All members of the board of directors being elected from wards. Amended by Act 2019, No. 978,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 5; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 58, § 1; 1993, No. 1294, § 1.

A city affected by this chapter may choose one (1) of the options included within this chapter as the method by which to select a board of directors. These options are:

(1) All members of the board of directors being elected at-large;

(2) An odd number of directors, including the mayor, with any combination of directors being elected at-large and from wards, whether the position designated as mayor is appointed or directly elected;

(3) An odd number of directors, including the mayor, with any combination of directors being elected from wards and from larger designated districts that overlap wards, whether the position designated as mayor is appointed or directly elected;

(4) All members of the board of directors but one (1) being elected from wards, with one (1) member elected at-large who shall be the mayor; or

(5) All members of the board of directors being elected from wards.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 978,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 5; 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 58, § 1; 1993, No. 1294, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-502 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-56-502
Authority generally
Status: in_force

Any two (2) or more cities of the first class, cities of the second class, incorporated towns, or counties, or other civil subdivisions having adjoining planning jurisdictions, or any counties, and cities within or adjacent to the county, may jointly cooperate in the exercise and performance of planning powers, duties, and functions as provided by state law for cities and counties. Acts 1955, No. 26, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2820.

Any two (2) or more cities of the first class, cities of the second class, incorporated towns, or counties, or other civil subdivisions having adjoining planning jurisdictions, or any counties, and cities within or adjacent to the county, may jointly cooperate in the exercise and performance of planning powers, duties, and functions as provided by state law for cities and counties.

Acts 1955, No. 26, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2820.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-410 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-43-410
Compensation of city attorneys
Status: in_force

(a) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas may provide by ordinance that the city attorney of the city shall receive as part of his or her compensation, for all prosecutions tried by the city attorney for violations of ordinances of the city and for all prosecutions tried by the city attorney for violations of state laws committed within the corporate limits of the cities, the same fees as are allowed prosecuting attorneys in this state in all criminal cases. (b) (1) (A) By proper ordinance, any city or town may specify pay for the city attorney as the council may desire. (B) The pay may include salary, hourly fees, costs, fees, or other like compensation, in combination or singularly, as the council may deem appropriate. (2) In the event the city attorney is paid a salary only, the city is authorized to collect the fees referred to in this section and they are to be applied as the council may direct. Acts 1967, No. 431, § 1; 1985, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1025.1; Acts 2001, No. 366, § 1.

(a) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town in the State of Arkansas may provide by ordinance that the city attorney of the city shall receive as part of his or her compensation, for all prosecutions tried by the city attorney for violations of ordinances of the city and for all prosecutions tried by the city attorney for violations of state laws committed within the corporate limits of the cities, the same fees as are allowed prosecuting attorneys in this state in all criminal cases.

(b) (1) (A) By proper ordinance, any city or town may specify pay for the city attorney as the council may desire. (B) The pay may include salary, hourly fees, costs, fees, or other like compensation, in combination or singularly, as the council may deem appropriate. (2) In the event the city attorney is paid a salary only, the city is authorized to collect the fees referred to in this section and they are to be applied as the council may direct.

(1) (A) By proper ordinance, any city or town may specify pay for the city attorney as the council may desire. (B) The pay may include salary, hourly fees, costs, fees, or other like compensation, in combination or singularly, as the council may deem appropriate.

(A) By proper ordinance, any city or town may specify pay for the city attorney as the council may desire.

(B) The pay may include salary, hourly fees, costs, fees, or other like compensation, in combination or singularly, as the council may deem appropriate.

(2) In the event the city attorney is paid a salary only, the city is authorized to collect the fees referred to in this section and they are to be applied as the council may direct.

Acts 1967, No. 431, § 1; 1985, No. 171, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1025.1; Acts 2001, No. 366, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-143-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 143 / Section 14-143-108
Facilities authorized
Status: in_force

Each authority is authorized and empowered to acquire, equip, construct, maintain, and operate an intermodal facility and appurtenant facilities or properties so located to best serve the region in which they are located. Each authority is further authorized and empowered to acquire, equip, construct, maintain, and operate industrial, warehouse, distribution and related types of facilities, including education, training, office and support facilities, located at or near an intermodal facility for the purpose of securing and developing industry. Acts 1997, No. 690, § 8.

Each authority is authorized and empowered to acquire, equip, construct, maintain, and operate an intermodal facility and appurtenant facilities or properties so located to best serve the region in which they are located. Each authority is further authorized and empowered to acquire, equip, construct, maintain, and operate industrial, warehouse, distribution and related types of facilities, including education, training, office and support facilities, located at or near an intermodal facility for the purpose of securing and developing industry.

Acts 1997, No. 690, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-199-401
Joint management authorized
Status: in_force

All cities of the first class whose population exceeds seven thousand (7,000) according to the official federal census now owning both a light plant and a water plant which are operated by separate boards or commissions, the light plants having been constructed pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 13 [repealed], and the water plants having been constructed by an improvement district embracing the city as a whole, are authorized and empowered to adopt a municipal ordinance providing for the consolidation of the boards or commissions, and for the joint management of the water and light plants by the consolidated boards or commissions. Acts 1947, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3911.

All cities of the first class whose population exceeds seven thousand (7,000) according to the official federal census now owning both a light plant and a water plant which are operated by separate boards or commissions, the light plants having been constructed pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 13 [repealed], and the water plants having been constructed by an improvement district embracing the city as a whole, are authorized and empowered to adopt a municipal ordinance providing for the consolidation of the boards or commissions, and for the joint management of the water and light plants by the consolidated boards or commissions.

Acts 1947, No. 106, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-121-308
Authority to improve or extend districts, borrow money, and issue bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners of any drainage district organized under the provisions of §§ 14-121-101 - 14-121-104 , 14-121-201 - 14-121-207 , 14-121-301 , 14-121-303 - 14-121-305 , 14-121-307 , 14-121-309 - 14-121-314 , 14-121-401 - 14-121-406 , 14-121-408 , 14-121-411 , 14-121-412 , 14-121-420 - 14-121-424 , 14-121-425(a), (b) , 14-121-426 - 14-121-433 , 14-121-440 - 14-121-442 , 14-121-501 , 14-121-502 , 14-121-802 - 14-121-808 , and 14-121-810 shall have the power as hereinafter provided, either before or after the completion of the plans for the work therein, to deepen or widen the drains in the district and to build additional laterals for the better drainage of its lands, and to borrow money for that purpose. (b) To that end, they shall have power to issue negotiable bonds bearing a rate or rates of interest as provided in the resolution of the commissioners authorizing their issuance for the purpose of securing funds with which to complete the work of improvement in the district, and of widening or deepening the ditches, adding laterals, and for maintenance of the ditches and levees. (c) They may secure the payment of the bonds by a pledge and a mortgage of the assessment of the benefits in the district, and of all reassessments thereof. Acts 1927, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4526; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 9; 1981, No. 425, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-518.

(a) The commissioners of any drainage district organized under the provisions of §§ 14-121-101 - 14-121-104 , 14-121-201 - 14-121-207 , 14-121-301 , 14-121-303 - 14-121-305 , 14-121-307 , 14-121-309 - 14-121-314 , 14-121-401 - 14-121-406 , 14-121-408 , 14-121-411 , 14-121-412 , 14-121-420 - 14-121-424 , 14-121-425(a), (b) , 14-121-426 - 14-121-433 , 14-121-440 - 14-121-442 , 14-121-501 , 14-121-502 , 14-121-802 - 14-121-808 , and 14-121-810 shall have the power as hereinafter provided, either before or after the completion of the plans for the work therein, to deepen or widen the drains in the district and to build additional laterals for the better drainage of its lands, and to borrow money for that purpose.

(b) To that end, they shall have power to issue negotiable bonds bearing a rate or rates of interest as provided in the resolution of the commissioners authorizing their issuance for the purpose of securing funds with which to complete the work of improvement in the district, and of widening or deepening the ditches, adding laterals, and for maintenance of the ditches and levees.

(c) They may secure the payment of the bonds by a pledge and a mortgage of the assessment of the benefits in the district, and of all reassessments thereof.

Acts 1927, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 4526; Acts 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 61, § 1; 1975, No. 225, § 9; 1981, No. 425, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-518.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-119 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-119
Revenue-producing facilities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to limit or prohibit the operation of any facility which is a part of the plan of improvement as a revenue-producing facility. (2) Without limiting the generality of this provision, a central business improvement district may construct, operate, and maintain public restaurants, parking garages, and automobile serving facilities, places of amusement and entertainment, including facilities for the sale of food and refreshments and other similar public facilities, under circumstances which may provide revenues exceeding the cost of the operations of them. (b) The revenues may be: (1) Used to defray the costs of general operation and maintenance of the district; (2) Used to retire indebtedness of the district; or (3) Set aside and pledged in separate funds to secure other indebtedness of the district. (c) The board of commissioners may authorize the lease of any of the facilities, or a portion of them constructed under the plan, including the parking garages, to other persons for such rental, upon such terms, and for such time as the board shall deem desirable. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1615.

(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to limit or prohibit the operation of any facility which is a part of the plan of improvement as a revenue-producing facility. (2) Without limiting the generality of this provision, a central business improvement district may construct, operate, and maintain public restaurants, parking garages, and automobile serving facilities, places of amusement and entertainment, including facilities for the sale of food and refreshments and other similar public facilities, under circumstances which may provide revenues exceeding the cost of the operations of them.

(1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to limit or prohibit the operation of any facility which is a part of the plan of improvement as a revenue-producing facility.

(2) Without limiting the generality of this provision, a central business improvement district may construct, operate, and maintain public restaurants, parking garages, and automobile serving facilities, places of amusement and entertainment, including facilities for the sale of food and refreshments and other similar public facilities, under circumstances which may provide revenues exceeding the cost of the operations of them.

(b) The revenues may be: (1) Used to defray the costs of general operation and maintenance of the district; (2) Used to retire indebtedness of the district; or (3) Set aside and pledged in separate funds to secure other indebtedness of the district.

(1) Used to defray the costs of general operation and maintenance of the district;

(2) Used to retire indebtedness of the district; or

(3) Set aside and pledged in separate funds to secure other indebtedness of the district.

(c) The board of commissioners may authorize the lease of any of the facilities, or a portion of them constructed under the plan, including the parking garages, to other persons for such rental, upon such terms, and for such time as the board shall deem desirable.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-1005 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-121-1005
Valid indebtedness unimpaired
Status: in_force

No dissolution of a district under the terms of this act shall impair or deny any creditor of the district the right to the collection of its bona fide and valid indebtedness existing against the district, but the creditors of the district shall be subject to the provisions of this act in connection with the presentation, allowance, or other adjudication with reference to their claim. Acts 1955, No. 116, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-561.5.

No dissolution of a district under the terms of this act shall impair or deny any creditor of the district the right to the collection of its bona fide and valid indebtedness existing against the district, but the creditors of the district shall be subject to the provisions of this act in connection with the presentation, allowance, or other adjudication with reference to their claim.

Acts 1955, No. 116, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-561.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-187-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 187 / Section 14-187-103
Power over property
Status: in_force

Boards of improvement of the class described in § 14-187-101 shall have power to: (1) Acquire, by lease or purchase, real estate needed or convenient in the public service rendered by the improvement district; (2) Grant rights-of-way over any and all properties owned by the district; and (3) Grant landing rights to persons engaged in water transportation. Acts 1927, No. 61, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 7447; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-603.

Boards of improvement of the class described in § 14-187-101 shall have power to:

(1) Acquire, by lease or purchase, real estate needed or convenient in the public service rendered by the improvement district;

(2) Grant rights-of-way over any and all properties owned by the district; and

(3) Grant landing rights to persons engaged in water transportation.

Acts 1927, No. 61, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 7447; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-250-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 250 / Section 14-250-111
Powers
Status: in_force

Each wastewater district shall have power: (1) To sue and be sued, and complain and defend, in its corporate name; (2) To adopt a seal, which may be altered at pleasure, and to use it, or a facsimile thereof, as required by law; (3) To construct, erect, lease as lessee, purchase, and in any manner acquire, hold, own, maintain, operate, sell, dispose of, lease as lessor, exchange, and mortgage plants, buildings, works, machinery, supplies, equipment, facilities, property rights, and transportation and collection lines useful, necessary, or convenient to the purpose of the district as set forth in this chapter; (4) To acquire, own, hold, use, exercise, and, to the extent permitted by law, sell, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, and in any manner dispose of franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, and easements necessary, useful, or appropriate; (5) To purchase, receive, lease as lessee, or in any other manner acquire, own, hold, maintain, sell, exchange, and use any and all real and personal property, or any interest therein; (6) To borrow money and otherwise contract indebtedness, to issue its obligations therefor, and to secure the payment thereof by mortgage, pledge, or deed of trust of all or any of its property, assets, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, easements, revenues, or income. Any and all securities and evidences of indebtedness issued by a wastewater district formed pursuant to this chapter and the income, interest, and capital gains thereon shall be subject to the income tax and inheritance tax laws of this state, and persons owning or holding securities and evidences of indebtedness or their heirs, devisees, successors, or assigns shall not be required to pay to the State of Arkansas inheritance tax upon the securities or evidences of indebtedness and shall not be required to pay to the State of Arkansas income tax upon the profits and capital gains upon the securities and evidences of indebtedness; (7) To sell and convey, mortgage, pledge, lease as lessor, and otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property, assets, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, and easements; (8) In connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of its transportation and collection lines, systems, equipment, facilities, or apparatus, to acquire any highway or any right-of-way, easement, or other similar property rights, or any tax-forfeited land owned or held by the State of Arkansas or any political subdivision thereof; (9) To have and exercise the right of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring rights-of-way and other properties necessary in the construction or operation of its property and business in the manner now provided by the condemnation laws of this state for acquiring private property for public use; (10) To accept gifts or grants of money, services, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, easements, or other real or personal property; (11) To make any and all contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers granted in this chapter; (12) To fix, regulate, and collect rates, fees, rents, or other charges for wastewater collection and disposal and any other facilities, supplies, equipment, or services furnished by the wastewater district. The rates shall be just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory; (13) To conduct its affairs within and without this state; (14) To elect, appoint, or employ officers, agents, and employees of the district and to define their duties and fix their compensation; (15) To do and perform all acts and things and to have and exercise any and all powers necessary, convenient, or appropriate to effectuate the purpose for which the district is organized. Acts 1983, No. 608, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2307.

Each wastewater district shall have power:

(1) To sue and be sued, and complain and defend, in its corporate name;

(2) To adopt a seal, which may be altered at pleasure, and to use it, or a facsimile thereof, as required by law;

(3) To construct, erect, lease as lessee, purchase, and in any manner acquire, hold, own, maintain, operate, sell, dispose of, lease as lessor, exchange, and mortgage plants, buildings, works, machinery, supplies, equipment, facilities, property rights, and transportation and collection lines useful, necessary, or convenient to the purpose of the district as set forth in this chapter;

(4) To acquire, own, hold, use, exercise, and, to the extent permitted by law, sell, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, and in any manner dispose of franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, and easements necessary, useful, or appropriate;

(5) To purchase, receive, lease as lessee, or in any other manner acquire, own, hold, maintain, sell, exchange, and use any and all real and personal property, or any interest therein;

(6) To borrow money and otherwise contract indebtedness, to issue its obligations therefor, and to secure the payment thereof by mortgage, pledge, or deed of trust of all or any of its property, assets, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, easements, revenues, or income. Any and all securities and evidences of indebtedness issued by a wastewater district formed pursuant to this chapter and the income, interest, and capital gains thereon shall be subject to the income tax and inheritance tax laws of this state, and persons owning or holding securities and evidences of indebtedness or their heirs, devisees, successors, or assigns shall not be required to pay to the State of Arkansas inheritance tax upon the securities or evidences of indebtedness and shall not be required to pay to the State of Arkansas income tax upon the profits and capital gains upon the securities and evidences of indebtedness;

(7) To sell and convey, mortgage, pledge, lease as lessor, and otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property, assets, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, and easements;

(8) In connection with the acquisition, construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of its transportation and collection lines, systems, equipment, facilities, or apparatus, to acquire any highway or any right-of-way, easement, or other similar property rights, or any tax-forfeited land owned or held by the State of Arkansas or any political subdivision thereof;

(9) To have and exercise the right of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring rights-of-way and other properties necessary in the construction or operation of its property and business in the manner now provided by the condemnation laws of this state for acquiring private property for public use;

(10) To accept gifts or grants of money, services, franchises, rights, privileges, licenses, rights-of-way, easements, or other real or personal property;

(11) To make any and all contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of the powers granted in this chapter;

(12) To fix, regulate, and collect rates, fees, rents, or other charges for wastewater collection and disposal and any other facilities, supplies, equipment, or services furnished by the wastewater district. The rates shall be just, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory;

(13) To conduct its affairs within and without this state;

(14) To elect, appoint, or employ officers, agents, and employees of the district and to define their duties and fix their compensation;

(15) To do and perform all acts and things and to have and exercise any and all powers necessary, convenient, or appropriate to effectuate the purpose for which the district is organized.

Acts 1983, No. 608, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-216 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-234-216
Obligations incurred solely through sale of revenue bonds - Security in condemnation proceedings
Status: in_force

No obligation may be incurred by the municipality in the construction or acquisition of the works contemplated by this subchapter or in the condemnation of property in connection therewith, except as shall be payable solely from the funds to be acquired from the sale of revenue bonds of the character authorized by this subchapter. In view of this provision, the court, in condemnation proceedings instituted under this subchapter by the municipality, may make such requirements of security as will serve to protect the landowner. Acts 1933, No. 131, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 10017; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4218.

No obligation may be incurred by the municipality in the construction or acquisition of the works contemplated by this subchapter or in the condemnation of property in connection therewith, except as shall be payable solely from the funds to be acquired from the sale of revenue bonds of the character authorized by this subchapter. In view of this provision, the court, in condemnation proceedings instituted under this subchapter by the municipality, may make such requirements of security as will serve to protect the landowner.

Acts 1933, No. 131, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 10017; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4218.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-262-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 262 / Section 14-262-114
County or district boards of health - Meetings - Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each board shall, at its organizational meeting, elect from its members a president and such other officers as it shall determine. (2) The public health officer of the county or district health department, as provided in this act, may serve as secretary, in the discretion of the board, but he shall not be a member of the board. (3) All officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the board. (b) (1) Regular meetings of the board shall be held not less than once every year, at such time as it may be fixed by resolution of the board. (2) Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, by the county or district public health officer, or by a majority of the members of the board, at any time with three (3) days' notice by mail or, in case of emergency, with twenty-four (24) hours' notice by telephone or telegraph. (3) The board may adopt, and at any time may amend, bylaws in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its business. (4) A majority shall constitute a quorum of the board. (5) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the county in which the member resides for the actual and legal expenses incurred in attending any called regular or special meeting of the board. Acts 1949, No. 186, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-216.

(a) (1) Each board shall, at its organizational meeting, elect from its members a president and such other officers as it shall determine. (2) The public health officer of the county or district health department, as provided in this act, may serve as secretary, in the discretion of the board, but he shall not be a member of the board. (3) All officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the board.

(1) Each board shall, at its organizational meeting, elect from its members a president and such other officers as it shall determine.

(2) The public health officer of the county or district health department, as provided in this act, may serve as secretary, in the discretion of the board, but he shall not be a member of the board.

(3) All officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the board.

(b) (1) Regular meetings of the board shall be held not less than once every year, at such time as it may be fixed by resolution of the board. (2) Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, by the county or district public health officer, or by a majority of the members of the board, at any time with three (3) days' notice by mail or, in case of emergency, with twenty-four (24) hours' notice by telephone or telegraph. (3) The board may adopt, and at any time may amend, bylaws in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its business. (4) A majority shall constitute a quorum of the board. (5) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the county in which the member resides for the actual and legal expenses incurred in attending any called regular or special meeting of the board.

(1) Regular meetings of the board shall be held not less than once every year, at such time as it may be fixed by resolution of the board.

(2) Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, by the county or district public health officer, or by a majority of the members of the board, at any time with three (3) days' notice by mail or, in case of emergency, with twenty-four (24) hours' notice by telephone or telegraph.

(3) The board may adopt, and at any time may amend, bylaws in relation to its meetings and the transaction of its business.

(4) A majority shall constitute a quorum of the board.

(5) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed by the county in which the member resides for the actual and legal expenses incurred in attending any called regular or special meeting of the board.

Acts 1949, No. 186, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-185-131 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 185 / Section 14-185-131
Bonds - Liability
Status: in_force

No member of any port authority shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with the contracts with the holders and registered owners of the bonds or the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, or equipping of buildings or facilities unless the member shall have acted with a corrupt intent. Acts 1961, No. 439, § 10; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1510; Acts 1987, No. 46, § 2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 2.

No member of any port authority shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with the contracts with the holders and registered owners of the bonds or the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, or equipping of buildings or facilities unless the member shall have acted with a corrupt intent.

Acts 1961, No. 439, § 10; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1510; Acts 1987, No. 46, § 2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-316-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 316 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-316-304
Trial procedures
Status: in_force

(a) Suits for delinquent assessments shall be conducted in the name of the district and in accordance with the practice and procedure of the chancery courts of this state, except as herein otherwise provided, but neither attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, nor any other provisions of § 16-65-403 shall be required, and the suits may be disposed of on oral testimony as in ordinary suits at law. (b) However, no informality or irregularity in holding any meeting provided for in this subchapter, or in any description, valuation, or assessment of the property, or in the name of the owner, number of acres, or manner of assessment, shall be a valid defense to the action. Acts 1939, No. 56, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1209.

(a) Suits for delinquent assessments shall be conducted in the name of the district and in accordance with the practice and procedure of the chancery courts of this state, except as herein otherwise provided, but neither attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, nor any other provisions of § 16-65-403 shall be required, and the suits may be disposed of on oral testimony as in ordinary suits at law.

(b) However, no informality or irregularity in holding any meeting provided for in this subchapter, or in any description, valuation, or assessment of the property, or in the name of the owner, number of acres, or manner of assessment, shall be a valid defense to the action.

Acts 1939, No. 56, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-62-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 62 / Section 14-62-101
Authority generally
Status: in_force

The charter of a municipal corporation may be revoked, its offices abolished, and the territory and inhabitants returned to the county in which the municipal corporation is located in the manner provided in this chapter, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors. Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

The charter of a municipal corporation may be revoked, its offices abolished, and the territory and inhabitants returned to the county in which the municipal corporation is located in the manner provided in this chapter, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors.

Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-327 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-201-327
Sale or mortgage of plants and machinery
Status: in_force

No board of public utilities created under the terms of this subchapter shall ever have the right to sell, mortgage, or create any lien whatsoever upon any of the plants under its jurisdiction, except that the board, from time to time, may sell and dispose of any machinery or equipment not necessary to the maintenance or operation of the plants, and, in the purchase of any equipment for the plants, the seller may retain title to or a vendor's lien upon the property purchased from him by the board. Acts 1939, No. 95, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4029.

No board of public utilities created under the terms of this subchapter shall ever have the right to sell, mortgage, or create any lien whatsoever upon any of the plants under its jurisdiction, except that the board, from time to time, may sell and dispose of any machinery or equipment not necessary to the maintenance or operation of the plants, and, in the purchase of any equipment for the plants, the seller may retain title to or a vendor's lien upon the property purchased from him by the board.

Acts 1939, No. 95, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4029.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-707 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-57-707
Date due
Status: in_force

The city or town vehicle tax shall be due and payable, without penalty, during the month of January of the calendar year following the year in which the levy is made. Acts 1969, No. 88, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3509.

The city or town vehicle tax shall be due and payable, without penalty, during the month of January of the calendar year following the year in which the levy is made.

Acts 1969, No. 88, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-356-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 356 / Section 14-356-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 25, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1995, No. 438, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 25, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 438, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-711 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-125-711
Extension of taxes on county tax books - Collection of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of the taxes herein provided for shall be annually extended upon the tax books of the county, or counties if the project area is situated in more than one (1) county, and collected by the collector of the county along with the other taxes. For his services in making this collection, the collector shall receive a commission as is provided by law. (b) The collections shall be by the collector paid over to the board of directors at or before the time that he is now required to make settlement with the county treasurer for general taxes. (c) The collection of taxes levied hereunder, the proceedings for the collection of delinquent taxes, and the periods of redemption from sales for foreclosure of tax liens shall be in accordance with §§ 14-125-707 and 14-125-708 . Acts 1937, No. 197, § 33, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-936.

(a) The amount of the taxes herein provided for shall be annually extended upon the tax books of the county, or counties if the project area is situated in more than one (1) county, and collected by the collector of the county along with the other taxes. For his services in making this collection, the collector shall receive a commission as is provided by law.

(b) The collections shall be by the collector paid over to the board of directors at or before the time that he is now required to make settlement with the county treasurer for general taxes.

(c) The collection of taxes levied hereunder, the proceedings for the collection of delinquent taxes, and the periods of redemption from sales for foreclosure of tax liens shall be in accordance with §§ 14-125-707 and 14-125-708 .

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 33, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-936.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-200-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 200 / Section 14-200-109
Municipal power to finance electric facilities system
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality, board, commission, or other authority duly established by any municipality owning and operating any system for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric power or energy may issue revenue bonds and pledge the revenues derived from the system, whether the revenues are derived from within or beyond the corporate limits of the municipality, as may be permitted or authorized by applicable law, without obtaining the approval of the Arkansas Public Service Commission. (b) Nothing in this section should be construed to authorize any municipality, board, commission, or authority to issue or sell bonds or use the proceeds thereof to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire a utility plant or distribution system or portion thereof owned or operated by a public utility without the consent of the public utility. Acts 1983, No. 796, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-115.1.

(a) Any municipality, board, commission, or other authority duly established by any municipality owning and operating any system for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric power or energy may issue revenue bonds and pledge the revenues derived from the system, whether the revenues are derived from within or beyond the corporate limits of the municipality, as may be permitted or authorized by applicable law, without obtaining the approval of the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

(b) Nothing in this section should be construed to authorize any municipality, board, commission, or authority to issue or sell bonds or use the proceeds thereof to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire a utility plant or distribution system or portion thereof owned or operated by a public utility without the consent of the public utility.

Acts 1983, No. 796, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-115.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-266-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 266 / Section 14-266-106
Authority of EMS board
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to the powers granted under the Public Facilities Boards Act, § 14-137-101 et seq., the EMS board, unless limited by the governing body of the city or county, has unlimited authority, by negotiation or by bidding, to own, acquire, lease, construct, contract, operate, manage, improve, extend, maintain, control, permit, license, supervise, and regulate emergency medical services, ambulances, ambulance companies, their related properties, facilities, equipment, personnel, and all aspects attendant to providing emergency medical services and ambulance operations in the city or county. (2) The authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section includes without limitation the right to employ, regulate, license, and remove personnel, assistants, and employees and to regulate and fix their compensation. (b) The EMS board may also appoint an executive director who shall not be a member of the EMS board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the EMS board and receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the EMS board. (c) The members of the EMS board shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1122,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5905.

(a) (1) In addition to the powers granted under the Public Facilities Boards Act, § 14-137-101 et seq., the EMS board, unless limited by the governing body of the city or county, has unlimited authority, by negotiation or by bidding, to own, acquire, lease, construct, contract, operate, manage, improve, extend, maintain, control, permit, license, supervise, and regulate emergency medical services, ambulances, ambulance companies, their related properties, facilities, equipment, personnel, and all aspects attendant to providing emergency medical services and ambulance operations in the city or county. (2) The authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section includes without limitation the right to employ, regulate, license, and remove personnel, assistants, and employees and to regulate and fix their compensation.

(1) In addition to the powers granted under the Public Facilities Boards Act, § 14-137-101 et seq., the EMS board, unless limited by the governing body of the city or county, has unlimited authority, by negotiation or by bidding, to own, acquire, lease, construct, contract, operate, manage, improve, extend, maintain, control, permit, license, supervise, and regulate emergency medical services, ambulances, ambulance companies, their related properties, facilities, equipment, personnel, and all aspects attendant to providing emergency medical services and ambulance operations in the city or county.

(2) The authority under subdivision (a)(1) of this section includes without limitation the right to employ, regulate, license, and remove personnel, assistants, and employees and to regulate and fix their compensation.

(b) The EMS board may also appoint an executive director who shall not be a member of the EMS board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the EMS board and receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the EMS board.

(c) The members of the EMS board shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1122,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-284-402
Construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of § 26-57-614 and this subchapter are intended to be supplemental to current provisions of Arkansas law, and shall not be construed as repealing or superseding any other laws applicable thereto. Acts 1991, No. 833, § 8.

The provisions of § 26-57-614 and this subchapter are intended to be supplemental to current provisions of Arkansas law, and shall not be construed as repealing or superseding any other laws applicable thereto.

Acts 1991, No. 833, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-386-602
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1897 (Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 2, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 4687; Pope's Dig., § 5776; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1348.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1897 (Ex. Sess.), No. 28, § 2, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 4687; Pope's Dig., § 5776; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1348.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-202-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 202 / Section 14-202-116
Bonds - Nature of indebtedness
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds and coupons issued under this chapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality, but shall be special obligations payable from and secured by a pledge of revenues derived from the municipality's electric system and otherwise secured as provided in this chapter. (b) In no event shall the bonds and coupons constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (c) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation. Acts 1979, No. 5, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5609.

(a) The bonds and coupons issued under this chapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality, but shall be special obligations payable from and secured by a pledge of revenues derived from the municipality's electric system and otherwise secured as provided in this chapter.

(b) In no event shall the bonds and coupons constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

(c) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation.

Acts 1979, No. 5, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-123 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-123
Meetings of board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (2) Except where otherwise provided by law, the concurring vote of a majority of those attending a meeting, provided a quorum is present, shall represent the action of the board. (b) The board shall meet on days certain to be chosen in advance by the board within the first and third weeks in each calendar month, except when any meeting date falls on a legal holiday, in which event the meeting shall be held on a substituted date fixed by adjournment at the preceding meeting. (c) (1) Special meetings may be called at any time by the mayor or by directors representing a majority of the elected membership of the board. (2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings. (d) All meetings shall be open to the public. (e) Every motion, resolution, and ordinance adopted by the board shall be signed by the mayor. Each of the foregoing shall be attested by the city clerk, if the municipality is a city of the first class, if otherwise, by the recorder. (f) All laws not inconsistent with this chapter which immediately prior to its reorganization under this chapter controlled the proceedings of the council of the city, including, without limitation, procedure for the adoption, enactment, and publication of ordinances and resolutions, shall govern the proceedings of its board. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 10096; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 6; 1965, No. 6, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-708.

(a) (1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (2) Except where otherwise provided by law, the concurring vote of a majority of those attending a meeting, provided a quorum is present, shall represent the action of the board.

(1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(2) Except where otherwise provided by law, the concurring vote of a majority of those attending a meeting, provided a quorum is present, shall represent the action of the board.

(b) The board shall meet on days certain to be chosen in advance by the board within the first and third weeks in each calendar month, except when any meeting date falls on a legal holiday, in which event the meeting shall be held on a substituted date fixed by adjournment at the preceding meeting.

(c) (1) Special meetings may be called at any time by the mayor or by directors representing a majority of the elected membership of the board. (2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings.

(1) Special meetings may be called at any time by the mayor or by directors representing a majority of the elected membership of the board.

(2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings.

(d) All meetings shall be open to the public.

(e) Every motion, resolution, and ordinance adopted by the board shall be signed by the mayor. Each of the foregoing shall be attested by the city clerk, if the municipality is a city of the first class, if otherwise, by the recorder.

(f) All laws not inconsistent with this chapter which immediately prior to its reorganization under this chapter controlled the proceedings of the council of the city, including, without limitation, procedure for the adoption, enactment, and publication of ordinances and resolutions, shall govern the proceedings of its board.

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 10096; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 6; 1965, No. 6, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-708.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-54-103
General powers of cities and towns
Status: in_force

Cities and incorporated towns shall have power to: (1) Prevent injury or annoyance within the limits of the municipal corporation from anything dangerous, offensive, or unhealthy and cause any nuisance to be abated within the jurisdiction given the board of health in § 14-262-102 ; (2) Regulate the keeping and transportation of gunpowder, dynamite, and other combustibles and provide or license magazines for them; (3) Prevent and punish fast or immoderate riding of horses or driving or propelling of vehicles through the streets; (4) Establish and regulate markets; (5) Provide for the measuring or weighing of hay, wood, or any other article for sale; (6) Regulate the transportation of articles throughout the streets and prevent injury to the streets from overloaded vehicles; (7) Prevent cruelty to animals; (8) Prevent any riots, noise, disturbance, or disorderly assemblages; (9) (A) Regulate drumming or soliciting persons who arrive on trains or otherwise for hotels, boardinghouses, bathhouses, or doctors, to license these drummers, provide that each shall wear a badge plainly exposed to view, showing for whom and for what he is drumming or soliciting patronage, and punish by fines any violation of this subdivision. (B) Any bona fide owner or proprietor of any hotel or boardinghouse may solicit patronage to his hotel or boardinghouse without being required to wear a badge or pay license therefor; (10) License, regulate, tax, or suppress ordinaries, hawkers, peddlers, brokers, pawnbrokers, money changers, intelligence offices, public masquerade balls, street exhibitions, sparring exhibitions, dance houses, fortune tellers, pistol galleries, corn doctors, private-lock venereal hospitals, museums and menageries, equestrian performances, horoscopic views, lung testers, muscle developers, magnifying glasses, billiard tables or other instruments used for gaming, theatricals, or other exhibitions, shows, and amusements, or any gift enterprise; (11) Suppress prizefighting, dogfights, chicken fights, gaming, or gambling houses; and (12) Regulate or suppress bawdy or disorderly houses, houses of ill-fame, or houses of assignation. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 12, p. 1; 1883, No. 63, § 1, p. 97; 1901, No. 173, § 1, p. 326; C. & M. Dig., § 7529; Pope's Dig., § 9589; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2303.

Cities and incorporated towns shall have power to:

(1) Prevent injury or annoyance within the limits of the municipal corporation from anything dangerous, offensive, or unhealthy and cause any nuisance to be abated within the jurisdiction given the board of health in § 14-262-102 ;

(2) Regulate the keeping and transportation of gunpowder, dynamite, and other combustibles and provide or license magazines for them;

(3) Prevent and punish fast or immoderate riding of horses or driving or propelling of vehicles through the streets;

(4) Establish and regulate markets;

(5) Provide for the measuring or weighing of hay, wood, or any other article for sale;

(6) Regulate the transportation of articles throughout the streets and prevent injury to the streets from overloaded vehicles;

(7) Prevent cruelty to animals;

(8) Prevent any riots, noise, disturbance, or disorderly assemblages;

(9) (A) Regulate drumming or soliciting persons who arrive on trains or otherwise for hotels, boardinghouses, bathhouses, or doctors, to license these drummers, provide that each shall wear a badge plainly exposed to view, showing for whom and for what he is drumming or soliciting patronage, and punish by fines any violation of this subdivision. (B) Any bona fide owner or proprietor of any hotel or boardinghouse may solicit patronage to his hotel or boardinghouse without being required to wear a badge or pay license therefor;

(A) Regulate drumming or soliciting persons who arrive on trains or otherwise for hotels, boardinghouses, bathhouses, or doctors, to license these drummers, provide that each shall wear a badge plainly exposed to view, showing for whom and for what he is drumming or soliciting patronage, and punish by fines any violation of this subdivision.

(B) Any bona fide owner or proprietor of any hotel or boardinghouse may solicit patronage to his hotel or boardinghouse without being required to wear a badge or pay license therefor;

(10) License, regulate, tax, or suppress ordinaries, hawkers, peddlers, brokers, pawnbrokers, money changers, intelligence offices, public masquerade balls, street exhibitions, sparring exhibitions, dance houses, fortune tellers, pistol galleries, corn doctors, private-lock venereal hospitals, museums and menageries, equestrian performances, horoscopic views, lung testers, muscle developers, magnifying glasses, billiard tables or other instruments used for gaming, theatricals, or other exhibitions, shows, and amusements, or any gift enterprise;

(11) Suppress prizefighting, dogfights, chicken fights, gaming, or gambling houses; and

(12) Regulate or suppress bawdy or disorderly houses, houses of ill-fame, or houses of assignation.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 12, p. 1; 1883, No. 63, § 1, p. 97; 1901, No. 173, § 1, p. 326; C. & M. Dig., § 7529; Pope's Dig., § 9589; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2303.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-511 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-303-511
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

The principal of, and interest on, bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes. This exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2617.

The principal of, and interest on, bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes. This exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-234-308
Vesting of control in commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the appointment of the commissioners as provided in this subchapter, the mayor and city council shall execute such instruments and enact measures as may be necessary to vest complete charge of the municipally owned waterworks and distributing system in the commissioners appointed under this subchapter. (b) Upon their failure to do so, mandamus may be maintained against them, or any one of them, in any court of competent jurisdiction by any taxpayer of the city wherein is located the waterworks and distributing system in question. Acts 1937, No. 215, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 10025; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4227.

(a) Upon the appointment of the commissioners as provided in this subchapter, the mayor and city council shall execute such instruments and enact measures as may be necessary to vest complete charge of the municipally owned waterworks and distributing system in the commissioners appointed under this subchapter.

(b) Upon their failure to do so, mandamus may be maintained against them, or any one of them, in any court of competent jurisdiction by any taxpayer of the city wherein is located the waterworks and distributing system in question.

Acts 1937, No. 215, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 10025; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4227.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-363-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 363 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-363-207
Public hearings
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases of applications for permits and variances as provided for in § 14-363-206 , a public notice shall be published in the manner prescribed by law for publication of legal notices of a public hearing upon the application in question. (b) A public hearing shall be held at which any person having an interest in the proceedings shall have an opportunity to offer evidence for or in opposition to the application in question. (c) Written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be made by the board, commission, or agency authorized to consider the application, based upon the evidence offered at the public hearing. Acts 1941, No. 116, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-305.

(a) In all cases of applications for permits and variances as provided for in § 14-363-206 , a public notice shall be published in the manner prescribed by law for publication of legal notices of a public hearing upon the application in question.

(b) A public hearing shall be held at which any person having an interest in the proceedings shall have an opportunity to offer evidence for or in opposition to the application in question.

(c) Written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be made by the board, commission, or agency authorized to consider the application, based upon the evidence offered at the public hearing.

Acts 1941, No. 116, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-125-308
Cooperation between districts
Status: in_force

The directors of any two (2) or more districts organized under the provisions of this chapter may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 11843; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-912.

The directors of any two (2) or more districts organized under the provisions of this chapter may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 11843; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-912.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-266-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 266 / Section 14-266-104
Applicability and construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not apply to nonprofit or hospital-based ambulance services operated on November 1, 1981, by a nonprofit organization or an Arkansas hospital licensed by the Department of Health. (b) This chapter does not expand the authority of emergency medical technicians or other ambulance personnel beyond the authority existing under applicable law. (c) This chapter does not give cities or counties the power to regulate regional or state emergency medical service communication facilities. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1122,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5903.

(a) This chapter does not apply to nonprofit or hospital-based ambulance services operated on November 1, 1981, by a nonprofit organization or an Arkansas hospital licensed by the Department of Health.

(b) This chapter does not expand the authority of emergency medical technicians or other ambulance personnel beyond the authority existing under applicable law.

(c) This chapter does not give cities or counties the power to regulate regional or state emergency medical service communication facilities.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1122,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-360-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 360 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-360-302
Authority to erect
Status: in_force

Any city owning a municipal airport is authorized and empowered to erect and construct buildings, structures, and other improvements, whether or not they are essential to, connected with, or incidental to the operation of the airport and airport facilities, upon municipal airport property, that is, upon lands which are managed and operated by the city, by its governing body, or through its airport commission or other designated municipal agency in conjunction with, or as a part of, the municipal airport. Acts 1959, No. 175, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-519.

Any city owning a municipal airport is authorized and empowered to erect and construct buildings, structures, and other improvements, whether or not they are essential to, connected with, or incidental to the operation of the airport and airport facilities, upon municipal airport property, that is, upon lands which are managed and operated by the city, by its governing body, or through its airport commission or other designated municipal agency in conjunction with, or as a part of, the municipal airport.

Acts 1959, No. 175, § 1; 1975, No. 301, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-519.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-95-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 95 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-95-202
Ordinance requirements
Status: in_force

An ordinance to establish an urban service district shall include: (1) The name of the proposed district; (2) The services to be provided by the proposed district; (3) The convenience or necessity of the proposed district; (4) A map containing the boundaries of the proposed district; (5) The estimated cost of services to be provided and methods of financing the proposed services; (6) The method for administering the proposed district; and (7) The time period for which the fee is to be levied, but in no case to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the establishment of the district, unless the fees are pledged to service a bond indebtedness, in which case the time period of the levy shall be on a parity with the maturity of the bonds. Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 3.

An ordinance to establish an urban service district shall include:

(1) The name of the proposed district;

(2) The services to be provided by the proposed district;

(3) The convenience or necessity of the proposed district;

(4) A map containing the boundaries of the proposed district;

(5) The estimated cost of services to be provided and methods of financing the proposed services;

(6) The method for administering the proposed district; and

(7) The time period for which the fee is to be levied, but in no case to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the establishment of the district, unless the fees are pledged to service a bond indebtedness, in which case the time period of the levy shall be on a parity with the maturity of the bonds.

Acts 1995, No. 1090, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-105
Creation of commission - Members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any city of the first class in which it is desired to establish such a utility commission, by a majority vote of the city council, shall enact an ordinance creating a commission to be composed of five (5) citizens who are qualified electors of the county and not less than thirty-five (35) years of age. (2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the city council. (c) A member of the commission shall not be an officer, director, or employee of a private utility company. (d) (1) There shall be five (5) positions on the commission. (2) The person appointed to: (A) Position number one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year; (B) Position number two (2) shall serve for a term of two (2) years; (C) Position number three (3) shall serve for a term of three (3) years; (D) Position number four (4) shall serve for a term of four (4) years; and (E) Position number five (5) shall serve for a term of five (5) years. (3) Successor members shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years. (e) All vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission due to death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by the mayor appointing a person to fill the unexpired term of the membership so vacated, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the city council. (f) Successors to members of the commission whose terms have expired or who fill the unexpired portion of a term shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the city council. Amended by Act 2015, No. 897,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1957, No. 115, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1961, No. 108, § 1; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4061, 19-4062, 19-4065; Acts 1989, No. 275, § 1; 2003, No. 1464, § 1.

(a) (1) Any city of the first class in which it is desired to establish such a utility commission, by a majority vote of the city council, shall enact an ordinance creating a commission to be composed of five (5) citizens who are qualified electors of the county and not less than thirty-five (35) years of age. (2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter.

(1) Any city of the first class in which it is desired to establish such a utility commission, by a majority vote of the city council, shall enact an ordinance creating a commission to be composed of five (5) citizens who are qualified electors of the county and not less than thirty-five (35) years of age.

(2) The ordinance, resolution, or other action creating a commission shall specifically state that the commission is created pursuant to this subchapter.

(b) The commissioners shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the city council.

(c) A member of the commission shall not be an officer, director, or employee of a private utility company.

(d) (1) There shall be five (5) positions on the commission. (2) The person appointed to: (A) Position number one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year; (B) Position number two (2) shall serve for a term of two (2) years; (C) Position number three (3) shall serve for a term of three (3) years; (D) Position number four (4) shall serve for a term of four (4) years; and (E) Position number five (5) shall serve for a term of five (5) years. (3) Successor members shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years.

(1) There shall be five (5) positions on the commission.

(2) The person appointed to: (A) Position number one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year; (B) Position number two (2) shall serve for a term of two (2) years; (C) Position number three (3) shall serve for a term of three (3) years; (D) Position number four (4) shall serve for a term of four (4) years; and (E) Position number five (5) shall serve for a term of five (5) years.

(A) Position number one (1) shall serve for a term of one (1) year;

(B) Position number two (2) shall serve for a term of two (2) years;

(C) Position number three (3) shall serve for a term of three (3) years;

(D) Position number four (4) shall serve for a term of four (4) years; and

(E) Position number five (5) shall serve for a term of five (5) years.

(3) Successor members shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years.

(e) All vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission due to death, resignation, or other causes shall be filled by the mayor appointing a person to fill the unexpired term of the membership so vacated, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the city council.

(f) Successors to members of the commission whose terms have expired or who fill the unexpired portion of a term shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the city council.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 897,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1957, No. 115, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1961, No. 108, § 1; 1985, No. 889, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4061, 19-4062, 19-4065; Acts 1989, No. 275, § 1; 2003, No. 1464, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-905 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-125-905
Times for discontinuance
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall not, until five (5) years have elapsed for the date of the district organization nor more often than once in three (3) years thereafter: (1) Entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district; (2) Conduct referenda upon petitions; or (3) Make determinations pursuant to such petitions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.

The Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall not, until five (5) years have elapsed for the date of the district organization nor more often than once in three (3) years thereafter:

(1) Entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district;

(2) Conduct referenda upon petitions; or

(3) Make determinations pursuant to such petitions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-115
Prohibition against director interest in contracts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A director of the city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contracts made with the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting a director to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority. (2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a corporation in which no director holds any executive or managerial office, or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not directors. (b) A director acting on any contract with the city in which he or she is interested or receiving any benefit in violation of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 10102; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 8; 1983, No. 650, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-714.

(a) (1) A director of the city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contracts made with the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting a director to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority. (2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a corporation in which no director holds any executive or managerial office, or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not directors.

(1) A director of the city shall not be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contracts made with the city unless the board of directors of the city has enacted an ordinance specifically permitting a director to conduct business with the city and prescribing the extent of this authority.

(2) The prohibition under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to contracts for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services to be performed for a municipality by a corporation in which no director holds any executive or managerial office, or by a corporation in which a controlling interest is held by stockholders who are not directors.

(b) A director acting on any contract with the city in which he or she is interested or receiving any benefit in violation of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 10102; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 8; 1983, No. 650, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-220 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-284-220
Bonds - Refunding of obligations
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter. (b) Refunding bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. (c) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement of the bonds being refunded, as shall be specified by the district in the resolution or trust indenture securing the bonds. (d) The resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority on assessments or revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded. (e) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of the bonds initially issued. Acts 1979, No. 35, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-940.

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) Refunding bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded.

(c) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement of the bonds being refunded, as shall be specified by the district in the resolution or trust indenture securing the bonds.

(d) The resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority on assessments or revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded.

(e) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of the bonds initially issued.

Acts 1979, No. 35, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-940.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-301-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 301 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-301-404
Appeal - Bond
Status: in_force

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by the finding of any council of any city or town upon any petition named in this subchapter shall have the right to appeal to the circuit court of the county in which the city or town is located, upon the filing of a good and sufficient bond for all costs of the appeal and an affidavit setting forth that the appeal is not taken for delay but that justice may be done the party appealing. The bond and affidavit shall be filed within ten (10) days after the hearing provided for in § 14-301-402 , and not thereafter, but the appeal shall not operate to delay the construction of any building of any public school, hospital, orphanage, or church unless the parties taking the appeal shall enter into bond for the diligent prosecution of the appeal and guaranteeing the payment of all damages that may result from the delay in the construction of the buildings during the time the appeal shall be pending. The bond is to be filed with the city clerk or recorder of the city or town council from the finding of which the appeal shall be taken. (b) Upon all appeals, the case shall be heard de novo by the circuit judge sitting as a jury. If the court shall find that the lands embraced in the alley or any part of the alley described in the petition are needed for the construction of any of the buildings described in § 14-301-401 , that the petition is signed by ten (10) or more owners of real property in the city or town where the alley lies, and that the petition is also signed by a majority of the owners of real property abutting the alley, it shall be the duty of the court to dismiss the appeal; otherwise, the court shall declare the ordinance passed by the city or town council to be void and of no effect and shall enter an order accordingly. Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, §§ 4, 6; Pope's Dig., §§ 9606, 9608; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3821, 19-3823.

(a) Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved by the finding of any council of any city or town upon any petition named in this subchapter shall have the right to appeal to the circuit court of the county in which the city or town is located, upon the filing of a good and sufficient bond for all costs of the appeal and an affidavit setting forth that the appeal is not taken for delay but that justice may be done the party appealing. The bond and affidavit shall be filed within ten (10) days after the hearing provided for in § 14-301-402 , and not thereafter, but the appeal shall not operate to delay the construction of any building of any public school, hospital, orphanage, or church unless the parties taking the appeal shall enter into bond for the diligent prosecution of the appeal and guaranteeing the payment of all damages that may result from the delay in the construction of the buildings during the time the appeal shall be pending. The bond is to be filed with the city clerk or recorder of the city or town council from the finding of which the appeal shall be taken.

(b) Upon all appeals, the case shall be heard de novo by the circuit judge sitting as a jury. If the court shall find that the lands embraced in the alley or any part of the alley described in the petition are needed for the construction of any of the buildings described in § 14-301-401 , that the petition is signed by ten (10) or more owners of real property in the city or town where the alley lies, and that the petition is also signed by a majority of the owners of real property abutting the alley, it shall be the duty of the court to dismiss the appeal; otherwise, the court shall declare the ordinance passed by the city or town council to be void and of no effect and shall enter an order accordingly.

Acts 1923 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 30, §§ 4, 6; Pope's Dig., §§ 9606, 9608; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3821, 19-3823.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-318-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 318 / Section 14-318-105
Hearing on petition - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear all persons who favor the formation of the district or oppose its formation. (1) If the court finds that the organization of the district would be to the benefit of the territory described in the petition and to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment creating the district. (2) If it finds that the organization of the district would not be beneficial to the real property in the district or to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment refusing to establish the district. (b) The district may embrace a portion of any city or incorporated town that would be specially benefited by the making of the improvement, but the territory outside of the town and within the district must exceed in area that portion which is within the city or incorporated town. (c) Any petitioner or any opponent of the petition may appeal from the judgment of the county court creating or refusing to create the district; but the appeal must be taken within thirty (30) days. If no appeal is taken within that time, the judgment creating the district shall be final and conclusive upon all persons. (d) Any judgment creating a district shall appoint three (3) commissioners, who shall be owners of real property within the district. The judgment shall give a name to the district which shall be descriptive of its purpose, and it shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1403.

(a) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear all persons who favor the formation of the district or oppose its formation. (1) If the court finds that the organization of the district would be to the benefit of the territory described in the petition and to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment creating the district. (2) If it finds that the organization of the district would not be beneficial to the real property in the district or to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment refusing to establish the district.

(1) If the court finds that the organization of the district would be to the benefit of the territory described in the petition and to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment creating the district.

(2) If it finds that the organization of the district would not be beneficial to the real property in the district or to the public interest, it shall enter its judgment refusing to establish the district.

(b) The district may embrace a portion of any city or incorporated town that would be specially benefited by the making of the improvement, but the territory outside of the town and within the district must exceed in area that portion which is within the city or incorporated town.

(c) Any petitioner or any opponent of the petition may appeal from the judgment of the county court creating or refusing to create the district; but the appeal must be taken within thirty (30) days. If no appeal is taken within that time, the judgment creating the district shall be final and conclusive upon all persons.

(d) Any judgment creating a district shall appoint three (3) commissioners, who shall be owners of real property within the district. The judgment shall give a name to the district which shall be descriptive of its purpose, and it shall also receive a number to prevent its being confused with other districts for similar purposes.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-72-602
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Supreme Court has determined in the case of City of Hot Springs v. Creviston, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas requires that the issuance of revenue bonds by counties and municipalities, including their boards and agencies, must be approved by the electors of the county or municipality at an election called for that purpose. In its decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court stated that these elections might be conducted under the general election laws of the state until the General Assembly provided otherwise. This subchapter is adopted in order that the procedures for these elections be more clearly established. This subchapter is not intended otherwise to limit in any manner the exercise of the powers of counties or municipalities with respect to elections under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, for bonds to be paid from taxes or other permitted sources and is not intended to alter or amend the procedures established by § 14-164-301 et seq. (b) It is the specific intent of this subchapter that the provisions of this subchapter are in implementation of or supplemental to other constitutional or statutory provisions now existing or hereafter adopted which may provide for the issuance of revenue bonds. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be deemed to be a restriction or a limitation upon the issuance of revenue bonds, except as specifically provided in this subchapter with respect to the necessity of approval at an election. Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, §§ 2, 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1288, 13-1295.

(a) The Arkansas Supreme Court has determined in the case of City of Hot Springs v. Creviston, that the Constitution of the State of Arkansas requires that the issuance of revenue bonds by counties and municipalities, including their boards and agencies, must be approved by the electors of the county or municipality at an election called for that purpose. In its decision, the Arkansas Supreme Court stated that these elections might be conducted under the general election laws of the state until the General Assembly provided otherwise. This subchapter is adopted in order that the procedures for these elections be more clearly established. This subchapter is not intended otherwise to limit in any manner the exercise of the powers of counties or municipalities with respect to elections under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 62, for bonds to be paid from taxes or other permitted sources and is not intended to alter or amend the procedures established by § 14-164-301 et seq.

(b) It is the specific intent of this subchapter that the provisions of this subchapter are in implementation of or supplemental to other constitutional or statutory provisions now existing or hereafter adopted which may provide for the issuance of revenue bonds. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be deemed to be a restriction or a limitation upon the issuance of revenue bonds, except as specifically provided in this subchapter with respect to the necessity of approval at an election.

Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, §§ 2, 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 13-1288, 13-1295.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-143-123 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 143 / Section 14-143-123
Public and private contributions
Status: in_force

(a) Contributions may be made to authorities from time to time by the counties, municipalities, and the state and persons, firms, or corporations that shall desire to do so. (b) In order to afford maximum opportunities for contributions, the agreement provided for under § 14-143-103 of this chapter may be treated as a cooperative agreement under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., and may contain language enabling the agreement to be treated as a formal compact under §§ 14-165-201 - 14-165-204 in which case the authority shall hold title to property in its powers and capacity as a public corporation rather than as a commission-trustee as provided in §§ 14-165-201 - 14-165-204 , or may be treated as a less formal arrangement for the cooperative use of industrial development bond funds, all to the end that the counties and municipalities may contribute to the authority funds derived from general obligation bonds under Arkansas Constitution Amendments 13 and 49, from revenue bonds under §§ 14-164-201 - 14-164-206 from other available sources, and may contribute funds derived from a combination of these sources. Acts 1997, No. 690, § 23.

(a) Contributions may be made to authorities from time to time by the counties, municipalities, and the state and persons, firms, or corporations that shall desire to do so.

(b) In order to afford maximum opportunities for contributions, the agreement provided for under § 14-143-103 of this chapter may be treated as a cooperative agreement under the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., and may contain language enabling the agreement to be treated as a formal compact under §§ 14-165-201 - 14-165-204 in which case the authority shall hold title to property in its powers and capacity as a public corporation rather than as a commission-trustee as provided in §§ 14-165-201 - 14-165-204 , or may be treated as a less formal arrangement for the cooperative use of industrial development bond funds, all to the end that the counties and municipalities may contribute to the authority funds derived from general obligation bonds under Arkansas Constitution Amendments 13 and 49, from revenue bonds under §§ 14-164-201 - 14-164-206 from other available sources, and may contribute funds derived from a combination of these sources.

Acts 1997, No. 690, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-427 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-427
Notice of proceedings for collection of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notice of the pendency of a suit shall be given by publication weekly for two (2) weeks before judgment is entered for the sale of lands, railroads, or tramroads in some newspaper published in the county where the suits may be pending. (2) The public notice may be in the following terms: Click here to view form. (b) Then shall follow a list of supposed owners, with a descriptive list of the delinquent lands, and amounts due thereon respectively as aforesaid, and the public notice may conclude in the following form: Click here to view form. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 23, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3631; Pope's Dig., § 4482; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-546; Acts 2005, No. 2170, § 1.

(a) (1) Notice of the pendency of a suit shall be given by publication weekly for two (2) weeks before judgment is entered for the sale of lands, railroads, or tramroads in some newspaper published in the county where the suits may be pending. (2) The public notice may be in the following terms: Click here to view form.

(1) Notice of the pendency of a suit shall be given by publication weekly for two (2) weeks before judgment is entered for the sale of lands, railroads, or tramroads in some newspaper published in the county where the suits may be pending.

(2) The public notice may be in the following terms: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(b) Then shall follow a list of supposed owners, with a descriptive list of the delinquent lands, and amounts due thereon respectively as aforesaid, and the public notice may conclude in the following form: Click here to view form.

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Acts 1909, No. 279, § 23, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3631; Pope's Dig., § 4482; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-546; Acts 2005, No. 2170, § 1.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-235-209 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 235 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-235-209
Powers and duties of sanitary board
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have power to establish bylaws, rules, and regulations for its own government. (b) The board, in respect to all matters of custody, operation, administration, and maintenance of the works, shall have all the powers and perform all the duties provided in § 14-235-207 for the sewer committee in respect of these matters. Acts 1933, No. 132, § 15; Pope's Dig., § 9991; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4115.

(a) The board shall have power to establish bylaws, rules, and regulations for its own government.

(b) The board, in respect to all matters of custody, operation, administration, and maintenance of the works, shall have all the powers and perform all the duties provided in § 14-235-207 for the sewer committee in respect of these matters.

Acts 1933, No. 132, § 15; Pope's Dig., § 9991; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-802 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-125-802
Notice - Issuance
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk of the court shall upon receipt of the petition give due notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation within the county in which the project area is located calling upon all persons owning land within the area to appear before the court upon a date to be fixed by the court, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication, to show cause in favor of or against the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness. (b) If upon final hearing the court deems it to be in the best interest of the owners of the land, the court shall enter an order authorizing the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness. (c) The order of the court shall have the force and effect of a judgment and any aggrieved party may appeal from this order within thirty (30) days after the order has been made. If no appeal is taken within that time, the order shall be deemed conclusive and binding upon the lands in the project area and upon the owners thereof. (d) The board may thereupon borrow money at a rate of interest from any agency of the United States or any other public or private lending source; may issue promissory notes, negotiable bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness as required by the lender thereof; and may pledge and assign all assessments and revenues relating to the project area for the repayment thereof. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 29, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; 1983, No. 340, § 1; 1983, No. 531, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-932.

(a) The clerk of the court shall upon receipt of the petition give due notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation within the county in which the project area is located calling upon all persons owning land within the area to appear before the court upon a date to be fixed by the court, not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication, to show cause in favor of or against the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness.

(b) If upon final hearing the court deems it to be in the best interest of the owners of the land, the court shall enter an order authorizing the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness.

(c) The order of the court shall have the force and effect of a judgment and any aggrieved party may appeal from this order within thirty (30) days after the order has been made. If no appeal is taken within that time, the order shall be deemed conclusive and binding upon the lands in the project area and upon the owners thereof.

(d) The board may thereupon borrow money at a rate of interest from any agency of the United States or any other public or private lending source; may issue promissory notes, negotiable bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness as required by the lender thereof; and may pledge and assign all assessments and revenues relating to the project area for the repayment thereof.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 29, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; 1983, No. 340, § 1; 1983, No. 531, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-932.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-316 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-316
Lease of facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Each research park authority may lease its research park facilities and all or any part of its appurtenances and facilities to any available lessee at a rental and upon such terms and conditions as the authority deems proper. (b) Leases shall be for some purpose associated with research or economic development activities that serve to build the local, regional, and state economies. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) Each research park authority may lease its research park facilities and all or any part of its appurtenances and facilities to any available lessee at a rental and upon such terms and conditions as the authority deems proper.

(b) Leases shall be for some purpose associated with research or economic development activities that serve to build the local, regional, and state economies.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-310 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-234-310
Social security and retirement for employees of waterworks system in cities of the first class
Status: in_force

(a) In any city of the first class owning and operating waterworks and distribution systems by or through a board of waterworks commissioners created in compliance with this subchapter, the board of waterworks commissioners of the city may provide a plan for social security, old age pensions, and retirement pay for part or all of the employees of the waterworks system under such plan as the board of waterworks commissioners may provide. (b) The plan may include payments from both the board of commissioners and the employees, or either of them and may be underwritten by a solvent insurance company or by a fund set up and maintained by the board of commissioners from the funds of the waterworks system, the employees, or both, or either of them. (c) The board may also authorize its employees to participate in the Federal Old Age and Survivor's Insurance Program with the city's cost of contribution to constitute an operating expense of the waterworks system. Acts 1945, No. 132, §§ 1, 2; 1955, No. 321, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4229, 19-4230.

(a) In any city of the first class owning and operating waterworks and distribution systems by or through a board of waterworks commissioners created in compliance with this subchapter, the board of waterworks commissioners of the city may provide a plan for social security, old age pensions, and retirement pay for part or all of the employees of the waterworks system under such plan as the board of waterworks commissioners may provide.

(b) The plan may include payments from both the board of commissioners and the employees, or either of them and may be underwritten by a solvent insurance company or by a fund set up and maintained by the board of commissioners from the funds of the waterworks system, the employees, or both, or either of them.

(c) The board may also authorize its employees to participate in the Federal Old Age and Survivor's Insurance Program with the city's cost of contribution to constitute an operating expense of the waterworks system.

Acts 1945, No. 132, §§ 1, 2; 1955, No. 321, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4229, 19-4230.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-1-203
Private entity may not prohibit the flying of the flag of the United States
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person, homeowners' association, property owners' association, or other private entity shall adopt any rule, regulation, or policy or shall enter into any agreement or protective covenant that prevents any person or private entity that would otherwise have the legal right to properly display a flag of the United States on private property from exercising that right. (b) (1) Display of the flag may be restricted if the flag is used as, or in conjunction with, an advertising display. (2) This section shall not apply to: (A) Landlords of private rental property who operate fewer than twelve (12) rental units; and (B) Property owned by churches or religious organizations. Acts 2003, No. 1106, § 3.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person, homeowners' association, property owners' association, or other private entity shall adopt any rule, regulation, or policy or shall enter into any agreement or protective covenant that prevents any person or private entity that would otherwise have the legal right to properly display a flag of the United States on private property from exercising that right.

(b) (1) Display of the flag may be restricted if the flag is used as, or in conjunction with, an advertising display. (2) This section shall not apply to: (A) Landlords of private rental property who operate fewer than twelve (12) rental units; and (B) Property owned by churches or religious organizations.

(1) Display of the flag may be restricted if the flag is used as, or in conjunction with, an advertising display.

(2) This section shall not apply to: (A) Landlords of private rental property who operate fewer than twelve (12) rental units; and (B) Property owned by churches or religious organizations.

(A) Landlords of private rental property who operate fewer than twelve (12) rental units; and

(B) Property owned by churches or religious organizations.

Acts 2003, No. 1106, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-503 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-86-503
Duty to perform
Status: in_force

(a) It is made the duty of the commissioners of any district to cause the work described in § 14-86-504 to be done by the engineers. (b) All corners destroyed shall be reestablished at once during the time construction work is being done in the district. Acts 1921, No. 82, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3220; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1106.

(a) It is made the duty of the commissioners of any district to cause the work described in § 14-86-504 to be done by the engineers.

(b) All corners destroyed shall be reestablished at once during the time construction work is being done in the district.

Acts 1921, No. 82, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3220; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-42-102
Corporate authority of cities
Status: in_force

The corporate authority of cities that are organized shall be vested in one (1) principal officer, to be called the mayor, and one (1) board of council members, to be called the city council, together with such other officers as are mentioned in this subtitle or may be created under its authority. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 5, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7459; Pope's Dig., § 9492; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-901.

The corporate authority of cities that are organized shall be vested in one (1) principal officer, to be called the mayor, and one (1) board of council members, to be called the city council, together with such other officers as are mentioned in this subtitle or may be created under its authority.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 5, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7459; Pope's Dig., § 9492; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-94-125 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 94 / Section 14-94-125
Payment of bonds and interest
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All bonds issued under the terms of this chapter shall be secured by a lien on all real property in the district. (2) The making of assessments, levies, and collections, as authorized by this chapter, may be enforced by mandamus. (b) (1) (A) If any bond, or interest thereon, is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court, on application of any holder of the bond or any interest coupon so overdue, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes aforesaid and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary. (B) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest, and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the district which are then due and payable. (2) (A) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the real property. (B) The suits brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board as provided in this chapter and with like effect, and the decree and deeds therein shall have the same presumption in their favor. (C) When all the sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by the board as provided in this chapter. Acts 1987, No. 113, § 18.

(a) (1) All bonds issued under the terms of this chapter shall be secured by a lien on all real property in the district. (2) The making of assessments, levies, and collections, as authorized by this chapter, may be enforced by mandamus.

(1) All bonds issued under the terms of this chapter shall be secured by a lien on all real property in the district.

(2) The making of assessments, levies, and collections, as authorized by this chapter, may be enforced by mandamus.

(b) (1) (A) If any bond, or interest thereon, is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court, on application of any holder of the bond or any interest coupon so overdue, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes aforesaid and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary. (B) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest, and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the district which are then due and payable. (2) (A) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the real property. (B) The suits brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board as provided in this chapter and with like effect, and the decree and deeds therein shall have the same presumption in their favor. (C) When all the sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by the board as provided in this chapter.

(1) (A) If any bond, or interest thereon, is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court, on application of any holder of the bond or any interest coupon so overdue, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes aforesaid and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary. (B) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest, and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the district which are then due and payable.

(A) If any bond, or interest thereon, is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of the chancery court, on application of any holder of the bond or any interest coupon so overdue, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes aforesaid and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary.

(B) The proceeds of the taxes and collections shall be applied, after payment of costs, first to overdue interest, and then to payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the district which are then due and payable.

(2) (A) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the real property. (B) The suits brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board as provided in this chapter and with like effect, and the decree and deeds therein shall have the same presumption in their favor. (C) When all the sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by the board as provided in this chapter.

(A) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of the taxes on the real property.

(B) The suits brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board as provided in this chapter and with like effect, and the decree and deeds therein shall have the same presumption in their favor.

(C) When all the sums have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by the board as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1987, No. 113, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-416 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-164-416
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter and the income thereon shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including, without limitation, all income, property, and inheritance taxes. Acts 1985, No. 974, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1266.

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter and the income thereon shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including, without limitation, all income, property, and inheritance taxes.

Acts 1985, No. 974, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1266.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-116-202
Contents of petition
Status: in_force

The petition shall contain: (1) An accurate description of the territory which it is proposed shall be embraced within the water district, and a map of the territory shall be attached to the petition as an exhibit thereto; (2) A brief and concise statement describing the water source, whether it is wells, lakes, streams, a reservoir heretofore created by the construction of a dam, or a proposed reservoir authorized by the Congress of the United States of America or a proposed reservoir to be constructed by the water district with federal financial or other assistance furnished by the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the provisions of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act or any other federal law; (3) A brief and concise statement showing the necessity for forming and operating the proposed water district, describing the benefits to be received therefrom by the residents and property owners in the territory proposed to be embraced in the water district, and if the water district proposes to use project improvement plans and assessments, a statement that such petitioners are aware of the power of the district under this chapter to levy taxes; (4) The proposed name for the water district; (5) The proposed location of the principal office of the water district; (6) Other and additional information appropriate and useful in support. Acts 1957, No. 114, § 4; 1963, No. 120, § 3; 1973, No. 137, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1404; Acts 1995, No. 838, § 3.

The petition shall contain:

(1) An accurate description of the territory which it is proposed shall be embraced within the water district, and a map of the territory shall be attached to the petition as an exhibit thereto;

(2) A brief and concise statement describing the water source, whether it is wells, lakes, streams, a reservoir heretofore created by the construction of a dam, or a proposed reservoir authorized by the Congress of the United States of America or a proposed reservoir to be constructed by the water district with federal financial or other assistance furnished by the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the provisions of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act or any other federal law;

(3) A brief and concise statement showing the necessity for forming and operating the proposed water district, describing the benefits to be received therefrom by the residents and property owners in the territory proposed to be embraced in the water district, and if the water district proposes to use project improvement plans and assessments, a statement that such petitioners are aware of the power of the district under this chapter to levy taxes;

(4) The proposed name for the water district;

(5) The proposed location of the principal office of the water district;

(6) Other and additional information appropriate and useful in support.

Acts 1957, No. 114, § 4; 1963, No. 120, § 3; 1973, No. 137, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1404; Acts 1995, No. 838, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-425 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-425
Appeals to circuit court
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Appeals from the final administrative or quasi-judicial decision by the municipal body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the appropriate county using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court. (2) The final administrative or quasi-judicial decision shall be tried de novo with the right to a trial by jury. (b) (1) Appeals from the passage of legislative rezoning decisions by the municipal governing body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the county in which the rezoning was authorized using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court. (2) The legislative rezoning decision shall be reviewed by the court, and the decision shall be upheld unless it is arbitrary or capricious or lacking a rational basis. Amended by Act 2013, No. 749,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 7; 1965, No. 134, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830.1.

(a) (1) Appeals from the final administrative or quasi-judicial decision by the municipal body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the appropriate county using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court. (2) The final administrative or quasi-judicial decision shall be tried de novo with the right to a trial by jury.

(1) Appeals from the final administrative or quasi-judicial decision by the municipal body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the appropriate county using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court.

(2) The final administrative or quasi-judicial decision shall be tried de novo with the right to a trial by jury.

(b) (1) Appeals from the passage of legislative rezoning decisions by the municipal governing body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the county in which the rezoning was authorized using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court. (2) The legislative rezoning decision shall be reviewed by the court, and the decision shall be upheld unless it is arbitrary or capricious or lacking a rational basis.

(1) Appeals from the passage of legislative rezoning decisions by the municipal governing body administering this subchapter shall be taken to the circuit court of the county in which the rezoning was authorized using the same procedure as for administrative appeals of the District Court Rules of the Supreme Court.

(2) The legislative rezoning decision shall be reviewed by the court, and the decision shall be upheld unless it is arbitrary or capricious or lacking a rational basis.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 749,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 7; 1965, No. 134, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-93-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 93 / Section 14-93-121
Extension and collection of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the board shall make the levy of taxes, it shall be the duty of the assessor to extend the amount levied and set it opposite each benefit assessed in a column marked "Annual Collection". (2) (A) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of the county to extend the taxes annually upon the tax books of the county until the levy is exhausted. (B) For his or her services, the clerk shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the amount so extended. (b) (1) (A) (i) It shall then be the duty of the tax collector of the county to collect each year the taxes extended upon the tax books along with the other taxes until the entire levy is exhausted. (ii) For his or her services in making the collections, including prepayments, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%). In the case of prepayments, the maximum commission shall be the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or fifty dollars ($50.00). (B) The taxes shall be paid over by the collector to the depository of the district at the same time he or she pays over the county funds. (2) In counties operating under the unit tax ledger system, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) for extending the taxes and a commission of an additional one and one-half percent (1.5%) for collecting the taxes. (c) (1) County clerks and tax collectors are authorized to employ additional deputies to do the increased work imposed by the terms of this chapter. (2) They may pay the deputies salaries up to the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum. However, the salaries shall never exceed the receipts from the commissions allowed by this chapter. (d) No property owner shall be required to pay the improvement taxes provided in this chapter as a prerequisite to paying his or her general taxes. Acts 1983, No. 613, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2412; Acts 2001, No. 1816, § 2.

(a) (1) When the board shall make the levy of taxes, it shall be the duty of the assessor to extend the amount levied and set it opposite each benefit assessed in a column marked "Annual Collection". (2) (A) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of the county to extend the taxes annually upon the tax books of the county until the levy is exhausted. (B) For his or her services, the clerk shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the amount so extended.

(1) When the board shall make the levy of taxes, it shall be the duty of the assessor to extend the amount levied and set it opposite each benefit assessed in a column marked "Annual Collection".

(2) (A) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of the county to extend the taxes annually upon the tax books of the county until the levy is exhausted. (B) For his or her services, the clerk shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the amount so extended.

(A) It shall be the duty of the county clerk of the county to extend the taxes annually upon the tax books of the county until the levy is exhausted.

(B) For his or her services, the clerk shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the amount so extended.

(b) (1) (A) (i) It shall then be the duty of the tax collector of the county to collect each year the taxes extended upon the tax books along with the other taxes until the entire levy is exhausted. (ii) For his or her services in making the collections, including prepayments, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%). In the case of prepayments, the maximum commission shall be the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or fifty dollars ($50.00). (B) The taxes shall be paid over by the collector to the depository of the district at the same time he or she pays over the county funds. (2) In counties operating under the unit tax ledger system, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) for extending the taxes and a commission of an additional one and one-half percent (1.5%) for collecting the taxes.

(1) (A) (i) It shall then be the duty of the tax collector of the county to collect each year the taxes extended upon the tax books along with the other taxes until the entire levy is exhausted. (ii) For his or her services in making the collections, including prepayments, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%). In the case of prepayments, the maximum commission shall be the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or fifty dollars ($50.00). (B) The taxes shall be paid over by the collector to the depository of the district at the same time he or she pays over the county funds.

(A) (i) It shall then be the duty of the tax collector of the county to collect each year the taxes extended upon the tax books along with the other taxes until the entire levy is exhausted. (ii) For his or her services in making the collections, including prepayments, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%). In the case of prepayments, the maximum commission shall be the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or fifty dollars ($50.00).

(i) It shall then be the duty of the tax collector of the county to collect each year the taxes extended upon the tax books along with the other taxes until the entire levy is exhausted.

(ii) For his or her services in making the collections, including prepayments, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%). In the case of prepayments, the maximum commission shall be the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or fifty dollars ($50.00).

(B) The taxes shall be paid over by the collector to the depository of the district at the same time he or she pays over the county funds.

(2) In counties operating under the unit tax ledger system, the collector shall receive a commission of one and one-half percent (1.5%) for extending the taxes and a commission of an additional one and one-half percent (1.5%) for collecting the taxes.

(c) (1) County clerks and tax collectors are authorized to employ additional deputies to do the increased work imposed by the terms of this chapter. (2) They may pay the deputies salaries up to the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum. However, the salaries shall never exceed the receipts from the commissions allowed by this chapter.

(1) County clerks and tax collectors are authorized to employ additional deputies to do the increased work imposed by the terms of this chapter.

(2) They may pay the deputies salaries up to the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum. However, the salaries shall never exceed the receipts from the commissions allowed by this chapter.

(d) No property owner shall be required to pay the improvement taxes provided in this chapter as a prerequisite to paying his or her general taxes.

Acts 1983, No. 613, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2412; Acts 2001, No. 1816, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-125 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-125
Appointees generally
Status: in_force

Subject to the exceptions contained in § 14-48-102 , every person appointed by the board of directors to any municipal office, employment, position, or to membership on any board, authority, or commission shall serve for such time and shall receive such compensation as the board may fix and determine by ordinance. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.

Subject to the exceptions contained in § 14-48-102 , every person appointed by the board of directors to any municipal office, employment, position, or to membership on any board, authority, or commission shall serve for such time and shall receive such compensation as the board may fix and determine by ordinance.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-118-114
Contracts of assurance with federal agencies - Eminent domain
Status: in_force

Districts formed under this chapter shall have: (1) Full power to enter into contracts of assurance with the federal government or any of its agencies and to do and perform all acts required by that agency in furtherance of the plan of improvement as authorized by the Congress of the United States; and (2) The right of eminent domain as provided by law for other levee or drainage districts. Acts 1949, No. 328, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1011.

Districts formed under this chapter shall have:

(1) Full power to enter into contracts of assurance with the federal government or any of its agencies and to do and perform all acts required by that agency in furtherance of the plan of improvement as authorized by the Congress of the United States; and

(2) The right of eminent domain as provided by law for other levee or drainage districts.

Acts 1949, No. 328, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1011.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-72-204
Tax for original bonds continued for refunding bonds
Status: in_force

The tax for the payment of the outstanding bonds levied by the quorum court of the county issuing the refunding bonds shall continue for the payment of the refunding bonds and certificates of indebtedness. If the tax proves insufficient to meet the maturities of the refunding bonds with interest, it shall be the duty of the quorum court of the county to increase the levy of taxes, but not beyond three (3) mills upon the dollar of the assessed valuation existing at the time of the levy. Acts 1937, No. 371, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 11317; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1224.

The tax for the payment of the outstanding bonds levied by the quorum court of the county issuing the refunding bonds shall continue for the payment of the refunding bonds and certificates of indebtedness. If the tax proves insufficient to meet the maturities of the refunding bonds with interest, it shall be the duty of the quorum court of the county to increase the levy of taxes, but not beyond three (3) mills upon the dollar of the assessed valuation existing at the time of the levy.

Acts 1937, No. 371, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 11317; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-123-608
Indebtedness of dissolved districts - Levy and collection of tax
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the indebtedness owed by a district dissolved under the provisions of this subchapter has been determined, it is the duty of the commissioners to certify to the county court the determination as to a tax levy upon the real property of the district that is sufficient to pay the indebtedness thereof, including the reasonable expenses of dissolution and settlement of the affairs of the district, which expenses shall be subject to the approval, modification, or rejection by the county court. (2) Upon ascertainment by the county court that the levy is required for the purpose of this subchapter, the county court shall approve the levy by its order and certify the amount of the levy to the quorum court of the county in which the district is located. (b) The levy shall be upon the assessed value of the real property in the district for the state and county taxation as it appears upon the county assessment records. (c) The taxes shall be collected and delinquencies shall be enforced in the same manner as if the district had continued in existence for the purpose of making the improvements contemplated by its original organization. Added by Act 2021, No. 266,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) When the indebtedness owed by a district dissolved under the provisions of this subchapter has been determined, it is the duty of the commissioners to certify to the county court the determination as to a tax levy upon the real property of the district that is sufficient to pay the indebtedness thereof, including the reasonable expenses of dissolution and settlement of the affairs of the district, which expenses shall be subject to the approval, modification, or rejection by the county court. (2) Upon ascertainment by the county court that the levy is required for the purpose of this subchapter, the county court shall approve the levy by its order and certify the amount of the levy to the quorum court of the county in which the district is located.

(1) When the indebtedness owed by a district dissolved under the provisions of this subchapter has been determined, it is the duty of the commissioners to certify to the county court the determination as to a tax levy upon the real property of the district that is sufficient to pay the indebtedness thereof, including the reasonable expenses of dissolution and settlement of the affairs of the district, which expenses shall be subject to the approval, modification, or rejection by the county court.

(2) Upon ascertainment by the county court that the levy is required for the purpose of this subchapter, the county court shall approve the levy by its order and certify the amount of the levy to the quorum court of the county in which the district is located.

(b) The levy shall be upon the assessed value of the real property in the district for the state and county taxation as it appears upon the county assessment records.

(c) The taxes shall be collected and delinquencies shall be enforced in the same manner as if the district had continued in existence for the purpose of making the improvements contemplated by its original organization.

Added by Act 2021, No. 266,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-904 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-125-904
Termination of district affairs - Certification of dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt from the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission of a certification that the commission has determined that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible, pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, the directors shall forthwith proceed to terminate the affairs of the district. (b) The directors shall dispose of all property belonging to the district at public auction and shall pay over the proceeds of the sale to be covered into the State Treasury. (c) The directors shall thereupon file an application, duly verified, with the Secretary of State for the discontinuance of the district and shall transmit with the application the certificate of the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission setting forth the determination of the commission that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible. (d) The application shall recite that the property of the district has been disposed of and the proceeds paid over as provided in this subchapter and shall set forth a full accounting of the properties and proceeds of the sale. (e) The Secretary of State shall issue to the directors a certificate of dissolution and shall record this certificate in an appropriate book or record in his office. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.

(a) Upon receipt from the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission of a certification that the commission has determined that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible, pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, the directors shall forthwith proceed to terminate the affairs of the district.

(b) The directors shall dispose of all property belonging to the district at public auction and shall pay over the proceeds of the sale to be covered into the State Treasury.

(c) The directors shall thereupon file an application, duly verified, with the Secretary of State for the discontinuance of the district and shall transmit with the application the certificate of the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission setting forth the determination of the commission that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible.

(d) The application shall recite that the property of the district has been disposed of and the proceeds paid over as provided in this subchapter and shall set forth a full accounting of the properties and proceeds of the sale.

(e) The Secretary of State shall issue to the directors a certificate of dissolution and shall record this certificate in an appropriate book or record in his office.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 11844; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-319-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 319 / Section 14-319-102
Bonds - Default
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any district organized under the laws of this state or created by special act for the purpose of building a bridge over a nonnavigable stream may issue its negotiable bonds bearing interest at a rate of interest not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, for the purpose of raising money with which to construct approaches to the bridges, or to make repairs on the approaches and bridges, or to fund its debts, or any part thereof, or for any or all of these purposes. (2) To secure the bonds, it may make a pledge and mortgage of its assessment of benefits and revenues. (b) (1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board of commissioners or directors of the district is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of any court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of the holder of any such bond or interest coupon so overdue, or of the trustee named in the pledge or mortgage made for the security of the bonds, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes of the bridge improvement district and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary. (2) The proceeds of the taxes and collection shall be applied, after the payment of costs, first to the overdue interest and then to the payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable. (3) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of taxes on the lands, and the suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as provided in the act creating the district, and with like effect. (4) The receiver shall be authorized to have the taxes collected, as far as possible, by spreading the taxes upon the tax books of the county or counties where the district is situated. (5) The decrees and deeds in such suits shall have the same presumption in their favor as in the case of suits brought by the board. (6) When all of the delinquent sums shall have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by its board of commissioners or directors. Acts 1927, No. 38, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6533, 6534; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1502, 76-1503.

(a) (1) Any district organized under the laws of this state or created by special act for the purpose of building a bridge over a nonnavigable stream may issue its negotiable bonds bearing interest at a rate of interest not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, for the purpose of raising money with which to construct approaches to the bridges, or to make repairs on the approaches and bridges, or to fund its debts, or any part thereof, or for any or all of these purposes. (2) To secure the bonds, it may make a pledge and mortgage of its assessment of benefits and revenues.

(1) Any district organized under the laws of this state or created by special act for the purpose of building a bridge over a nonnavigable stream may issue its negotiable bonds bearing interest at a rate of interest not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, for the purpose of raising money with which to construct approaches to the bridges, or to make repairs on the approaches and bridges, or to fund its debts, or any part thereof, or for any or all of these purposes.

(2) To secure the bonds, it may make a pledge and mortgage of its assessment of benefits and revenues.

(b) (1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board of commissioners or directors of the district is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of any court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of the holder of any such bond or interest coupon so overdue, or of the trustee named in the pledge or mortgage made for the security of the bonds, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes of the bridge improvement district and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary. (2) The proceeds of the taxes and collection shall be applied, after the payment of costs, first to the overdue interest and then to the payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable. (3) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of taxes on the lands, and the suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as provided in the act creating the district, and with like effect. (4) The receiver shall be authorized to have the taxes collected, as far as possible, by spreading the taxes upon the tax books of the county or counties where the district is situated. (5) The decrees and deeds in such suits shall have the same presumption in their favor as in the case of suits brought by the board. (6) When all of the delinquent sums shall have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by its board of commissioners or directors.

(1) If any bond or interest coupon on any bond issued by the board of commissioners or directors of the district is not paid within thirty (30) days after its maturity, it shall be the duty of any court of competent jurisdiction, on the application of the holder of any such bond or interest coupon so overdue, or of the trustee named in the pledge or mortgage made for the security of the bonds, to appoint a receiver to collect the taxes of the bridge improvement district and an assessor to reassess the benefits, if necessary.

(2) The proceeds of the taxes and collection shall be applied, after the payment of costs, first to the overdue interest and then to the payment pro rata of all bonds issued by the board which are then due and payable.

(3) The receiver may be directed by suit to foreclose the lien of taxes on the lands, and the suits so brought by the receiver shall be conducted in all matters as suits by the board, as provided in the act creating the district, and with like effect.

(4) The receiver shall be authorized to have the taxes collected, as far as possible, by spreading the taxes upon the tax books of the county or counties where the district is situated.

(5) The decrees and deeds in such suits shall have the same presumption in their favor as in the case of suits brought by the board.

(6) When all of the delinquent sums shall have been paid, the receiver shall be discharged and the affairs of the district conducted by its board of commissioners or directors.

Acts 1927, No. 38, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6533, 6534; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1502, 76-1503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-405 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-116-405
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Water districts formed under this chapter shall be exempt from all excise taxes of whatsoever kind or nature, and further, shall be exempt from payment of assessments in any general or special taxing district levied upon the property of the water district, whether real, personal, or mixed. Acts 1957, No. 114, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1410.

Water districts formed under this chapter shall be exempt from all excise taxes of whatsoever kind or nature, and further, shall be exempt from payment of assessments in any general or special taxing district levied upon the property of the water district, whether real, personal, or mixed.

Acts 1957, No. 114, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1410.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-610 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-43-610
Reservation of state power
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall limit the power reserved to the General Assembly to specifically limit the exercise of any powers, functions, and authority granted in this subchapter. Acts 1971, No. 266, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1046.

Nothing in this subchapter shall limit the power reserved to the General Assembly to specifically limit the exercise of any powers, functions, and authority granted in this subchapter.

Acts 1971, No. 266, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1046.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-16-118
Operation of golf carts on county roads
Status: in_force

(a) A county may authorize by ordinance the operation of a golf cart on the roads of the county unless the road is a city street, a federal highway, or a state highway. (b) Unless required by ordinance, a registration or license to operate a golf cart under this section is not required. Added by Act 2021, No. 188,§ 1, eff. 4/15/2021.

(a) A county may authorize by ordinance the operation of a golf cart on the roads of the county unless the road is a city street, a federal highway, or a state highway.

(b) Unless required by ordinance, a registration or license to operate a golf cart under this section is not required.

Added by Act 2021, No. 188,§ 1, eff. 4/15/2021.