Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-111
Review of proposals and inspections
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health or its authorized agent is authorized and directed to review proposals for individual sewage disposal systems and to make inspections of individual sewage disposal systems as may be necessary to determine substantial compliance with this chapter and rules adopted hereunder. The systems shall not be used unless a permit for operation has been approved by the division or its authorized agent. (2) In the event that an authorized agent has not been designated for a county or municipality or locality, applications for individual sewage disposal systems shall be made to the division. (3) The division or its authorized agent shall either approve or disapprove the individual sewage disposal system design, and, if disapproved, the system shall not be installed until all deficiencies are corrected and the design approved by the division or its authorized agent. (b) It shall be the duty of the installer to notify the division, its authorized agent, or his or her designated representative when the installation is to occur and it shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of the property to give the division, its authorized agent, or his or her designated representative free access to the property at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections as are necessary. (c) Within five (5) working days, the installer shall certify to the division that the system has been installed pursuant to the approved permit. (d) Any person aggrieved by the disapproval of an individual sewage disposal system shall be afforded review as provided in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1025, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 402, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5408; Acts 2007, No. 939, § 5.

(a) (1) The Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health or its authorized agent is authorized and directed to review proposals for individual sewage disposal systems and to make inspections of individual sewage disposal systems as may be necessary to determine substantial compliance with this chapter and rules adopted hereunder. The systems shall not be used unless a permit for operation has been approved by the division or its authorized agent. (2) In the event that an authorized agent has not been designated for a county or municipality or locality, applications for individual sewage disposal systems shall be made to the division. (3) The division or its authorized agent shall either approve or disapprove the individual sewage disposal system design, and, if disapproved, the system shall not be installed until all deficiencies are corrected and the design approved by the division or its authorized agent.

(1) The Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health or its authorized agent is authorized and directed to review proposals for individual sewage disposal systems and to make inspections of individual sewage disposal systems as may be necessary to determine substantial compliance with this chapter and rules adopted hereunder. The systems shall not be used unless a permit for operation has been approved by the division or its authorized agent.

(2) In the event that an authorized agent has not been designated for a county or municipality or locality, applications for individual sewage disposal systems shall be made to the division.

(3) The division or its authorized agent shall either approve or disapprove the individual sewage disposal system design, and, if disapproved, the system shall not be installed until all deficiencies are corrected and the design approved by the division or its authorized agent.

(b) It shall be the duty of the installer to notify the division, its authorized agent, or his or her designated representative when the installation is to occur and it shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of the property to give the division, its authorized agent, or his or her designated representative free access to the property at reasonable times for the purpose of making such inspections as are necessary.

(c) Within five (5) working days, the installer shall certify to the division that the system has been installed pursuant to the approved permit.

(d) Any person aggrieved by the disapproval of an individual sewage disposal system shall be afforded review as provided in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1025, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 402, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5408; Acts 2007, No. 939, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-813 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-14-813
Authority to regulate unsanitary conditions
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent that it is not inconsistent with the powers exercised by incorporated towns and cities of the first class and cities of the second class under § 14-54-901 et seq., counties are empowered to order the owner of real property within the county to: (1) Abate, remove, or eliminate garbage, rubbish, and junk as defined in § 27-74-402 , and other unsightly and unsanitary articles upon property situated in the county; and (2) Abate, eliminate, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition that might become a breeding place for mosquitoes and germs harmful to the health of the community. (b) A copy of the order issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be posted upon the property and: (1) Mailed to the last known address of the property owner by the county clerk or other person designated by the quorum court; or (2) Published in accordance with § 14-14-104 if there is no last known address for the property owner. (c) (1) If the property owner has not complied with the order within thirty (30) days after notice is given in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the county may: (A) Do either of the following: (i) Take any necessary corrective actions, including repairs, to bring the property into compliance with the order; or (ii) Remove or raze any structure ordered by the county to be removed or razed; and (B) Charge the cost of any actions under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section to the owner of the real property. (2) The county shall have a lien against the property for any unpaid cost incurred under subdivision (c)(1) of this section in addition to interest at the maximum legal rate. (d) In all successful suits brought to enforce liens granted under this section, the county shall be reimbursed its costs, including title search fees and a reasonable attorney's fee. (e) This section does not apply to: (1) Land valued as agricultural property that is being farmed or otherwise used for agricultural purposes; or (2) A parcel of land larger than ten (10) acres if the unsanitary condition on the parcel is not visible from a public road or highway. Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1984, § 1; 2007, No. 126, § 1; 2007, No. 250, § 1.

(a) To the extent that it is not inconsistent with the powers exercised by incorporated towns and cities of the first class and cities of the second class under § 14-54-901 et seq., counties are empowered to order the owner of real property within the county to: (1) Abate, remove, or eliminate garbage, rubbish, and junk as defined in § 27-74-402 , and other unsightly and unsanitary articles upon property situated in the county; and (2) Abate, eliminate, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition that might become a breeding place for mosquitoes and germs harmful to the health of the community.

(1) Abate, remove, or eliminate garbage, rubbish, and junk as defined in § 27-74-402 , and other unsightly and unsanitary articles upon property situated in the county; and

(2) Abate, eliminate, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition that might become a breeding place for mosquitoes and germs harmful to the health of the community.

(b) A copy of the order issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be posted upon the property and: (1) Mailed to the last known address of the property owner by the county clerk or other person designated by the quorum court; or (2) Published in accordance with § 14-14-104 if there is no last known address for the property owner.

(1) Mailed to the last known address of the property owner by the county clerk or other person designated by the quorum court; or

(2) Published in accordance with § 14-14-104 if there is no last known address for the property owner.

(c) (1) If the property owner has not complied with the order within thirty (30) days after notice is given in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the county may: (A) Do either of the following: (i) Take any necessary corrective actions, including repairs, to bring the property into compliance with the order; or (ii) Remove or raze any structure ordered by the county to be removed or razed; and (B) Charge the cost of any actions under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section to the owner of the real property. (2) The county shall have a lien against the property for any unpaid cost incurred under subdivision (c)(1) of this section in addition to interest at the maximum legal rate.

(1) If the property owner has not complied with the order within thirty (30) days after notice is given in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, the county may: (A) Do either of the following: (i) Take any necessary corrective actions, including repairs, to bring the property into compliance with the order; or (ii) Remove or raze any structure ordered by the county to be removed or razed; and (B) Charge the cost of any actions under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section to the owner of the real property.

(A) Do either of the following: (i) Take any necessary corrective actions, including repairs, to bring the property into compliance with the order; or (ii) Remove or raze any structure ordered by the county to be removed or razed; and

(i) Take any necessary corrective actions, including repairs, to bring the property into compliance with the order; or

(ii) Remove or raze any structure ordered by the county to be removed or razed; and

(B) Charge the cost of any actions under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section to the owner of the real property.

(2) The county shall have a lien against the property for any unpaid cost incurred under subdivision (c)(1) of this section in addition to interest at the maximum legal rate.

(d) In all successful suits brought to enforce liens granted under this section, the county shall be reimbursed its costs, including title search fees and a reasonable attorney's fee.

(e) This section does not apply to: (1) Land valued as agricultural property that is being farmed or otherwise used for agricultural purposes; or (2) A parcel of land larger than ten (10) acres if the unsanitary condition on the parcel is not visible from a public road or highway.

(1) Land valued as agricultural property that is being farmed or otherwise used for agricultural purposes; or

(2) A parcel of land larger than ten (10) acres if the unsanitary condition on the parcel is not visible from a public road or highway.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1984, § 1; 2007, No. 126, § 1; 2007, No. 250, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-320-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 320 / Section 14-320-106
Petition - Notice, hearing, and appeal
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit clerk shall thereupon give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the counties within which the lands of the proposed district are situated, calling upon all persons owning property therein to appear before the court on the day and date 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 circuit court, or the judge thereof in vacation, 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 it is deemed to the best interest of the owners of real property within the district that the district shall be created under the terms of this chapter, the court shall enter an order of record establishing the real property as an interstate bridge district which shall be subject to all the terms and provisions of this chapter. (c) If upon the hearing provided for in subsection (b) of this section petitions are presented to the circuit court signed by a majority, either in number or in value, of the owners of real property within the proposed district praying that the improvement be made, it shall thereupon be the duty of the circuit court to make an order establishing the district without further inquiry. If no such petitions are filed, it shall be the duty of the circuit court to investigate as provided in the preceding section and to establish the district if it is of the opinion that the establishment thereof will be to the advantage of the owners of real property therein. (d) Any landowner feeling himself aggrieved by the order of the court shall have the right of appeal within thirty (30) days from the date the order was entered. Acts 1951, No. 381, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2001, 76-2002.

(a) The circuit clerk shall thereupon give notice by publication for two (2) weeks in some newspaper published and having a general circulation in the counties within which the lands of the proposed district are situated, calling upon all persons owning property therein to appear before the court on the day and date 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 circuit court, or the judge thereof in vacation, 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 it is deemed to the best interest of the owners of real property within the district that the district shall be created under the terms of this chapter, the court shall enter an order of record establishing the real property as an interstate bridge district which shall be subject to all the terms and provisions of this chapter.

(c) If upon the hearing provided for in subsection (b) of this section petitions are presented to the circuit court signed by a majority, either in number or in value, of the owners of real property within the proposed district praying that the improvement be made, it shall thereupon be the duty of the circuit court to make an order establishing the district without further inquiry. If no such petitions are filed, it shall be the duty of the circuit court to investigate as provided in the preceding section and to establish the district if it is of the opinion that the establishment thereof will be to the advantage of the owners of real property therein.

(d) Any landowner feeling himself aggrieved by the order of the court shall have the right of appeal within thirty (30) days from the date the order was entered.

Acts 1951, No. 381, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2001, 76-2002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-502 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-16-502
Regulation upon request of property owners' association
Status: in_force

Upon the written request of a property owners' association which has a population at least equal to that prescribed for cities of the first class and which is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the area included in the property owners' association. Acts 1991, No. 385, § 2.

Upon the written request of a property owners' association which has a population at least equal to that prescribed for cities of the first class and which is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the area included in the property owners' association.

Acts 1991, No. 385, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-118-203
Commission members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Red River Commission shall be composed of eight (8) members, appointed by the Governor as follows: Two (2) who are residents and electors of Little River County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Hempstead County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Miller County, and two (2) who are residents and electors of Lafayette County. (2) The Governor's appointments shall be by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Before entering upon commission duties, each member of the commission shall take and subscribe and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and to faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter. (c) For each member of the commission, the term of office shall commence on January 15 following the January 14 expiration date, and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced. (d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, and to be thereafter effective until the expiration of the regular terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate. (e) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services, but whenever the General Assembly shall have appropriated funds to the Arkansas Water Development Fund administered by the Department of Agriculture, they may, upon proper application to the department, be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 18, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1973, No. 264, §§ 2-5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1035, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-616, 21-1015 -- 21-1018; reen. Acts 1987, No. 862, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 88.

(a) (1) The Red River Commission shall be composed of eight (8) members, appointed by the Governor as follows: Two (2) who are residents and electors of Little River County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Hempstead County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Miller County, and two (2) who are residents and electors of Lafayette County. (2) The Governor's appointments shall be by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(1) The Red River Commission shall be composed of eight (8) members, appointed by the Governor as follows: Two (2) who are residents and electors of Little River County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Hempstead County, two (2) who are residents and electors of Miller County, and two (2) who are residents and electors of Lafayette County.

(2) The Governor's appointments shall be by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) Before entering upon commission duties, each member of the commission shall take and subscribe and file in the office of the Secretary of State an oath to support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and to faithfully perform the duties of the office upon which he or she is about to enter.

(c) For each member of the commission, the term of office shall commence on January 15 following the January 14 expiration date, and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced.

(d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, and to be thereafter effective until the expiration of the regular terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate.

(e) Members of the commission shall receive no pay for their services, but whenever the General Assembly shall have appropriated funds to the Arkansas Water Development Fund administered by the Department of Agriculture, they may, upon proper application to the department, be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 18, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1973, No. 264, §§ 2-5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1035, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-616, 21-1015 -- 21-1018; reen. Acts 1987, No. 862, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 88.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-816 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-164-816
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds and the income on the bonds are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including without limitation income, property, and inheritance taxes. Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Bonds and the income on the bonds are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including without limitation income, property, and inheritance taxes.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1275,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-271-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 271 / Section 14-271-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act". Acts 1987, No. 600, § 1.

This chapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act".

Acts 1987, No. 600, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-96-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 96 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-96-201
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Broadband improvement district" means an improvement district established for the purpose of providing or aiding in the development and maintenance of broadband internet service and deemed a special-purpose unit of local government under 41 C.F.R. § 105-50.001-4 ; (2) "Broadband internet service" means the provision of regulated or nonregulated connectivity to a high-speed, high-capacity transmission medium that can carry signals from multiple independent network carriers over electric power lines, communication lines, antennas, and related facilities, whether above or below ground; (3) "Broadband system" means the infrastructure, materials, equipment, and other facilities installed to facilitate the provision of broadband internet service; (4) "Party" means: (A) A municipal improvement district formed under § 14-88-201 et seq.; (B) A suburban improvement district formed under § 14-92-201 et seq.; (C) A property owners' improvement district formed under the Property Owners' Improvement District Law, § 14-93-101 et seq.; (D) A municipal property owners' improvement district formed under the Municipal Property Owner's Improvement District Law, § 14-94-101 et seq.; (E) A horizontal property regime or property owners' association formed under the Horizontal Property Act, § 18-13-101 et seq.; or (F) A rural development authority formed under the Rural Development Authority Act, § 14-188-101 et seq.; (5) "Private actor" means a cooperative, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other private business entity that is experienced in the construction, financing, implementation, maintenance, or operation of the facilities to be acquired or constructed; and (6) "Public-private partnership" means a partnership between a party and a private actor. Added by Act 2021, No. 795,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Broadband improvement district" means an improvement district established for the purpose of providing or aiding in the development and maintenance of broadband internet service and deemed a special-purpose unit of local government under 41 C.F.R. § 105-50.001-4 ;

(2) "Broadband internet service" means the provision of regulated or nonregulated connectivity to a high-speed, high-capacity transmission medium that can carry signals from multiple independent network carriers over electric power lines, communication lines, antennas, and related facilities, whether above or below ground;

(3) "Broadband system" means the infrastructure, materials, equipment, and other facilities installed to facilitate the provision of broadband internet service;

(4) "Party" means: (A) A municipal improvement district formed under § 14-88-201 et seq.; (B) A suburban improvement district formed under § 14-92-201 et seq.; (C) A property owners' improvement district formed under the Property Owners' Improvement District Law, § 14-93-101 et seq.; (D) A municipal property owners' improvement district formed under the Municipal Property Owner's Improvement District Law, § 14-94-101 et seq.; (E) A horizontal property regime or property owners' association formed under the Horizontal Property Act, § 18-13-101 et seq.; or (F) A rural development authority formed under the Rural Development Authority Act, § 14-188-101 et seq.;

(A) A municipal improvement district formed under § 14-88-201 et seq.;

(B) A suburban improvement district formed under § 14-92-201 et seq.;

(C) A property owners' improvement district formed under the Property Owners' Improvement District Law, § 14-93-101 et seq.;

(D) A municipal property owners' improvement district formed under the Municipal Property Owner's Improvement District Law, § 14-94-101 et seq.;

(E) A horizontal property regime or property owners' association formed under the Horizontal Property Act, § 18-13-101 et seq.; or

(F) A rural development authority formed under the Rural Development Authority Act, § 14-188-101 et seq.;

(5) "Private actor" means a cooperative, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other private business entity that is experienced in the construction, financing, implementation, maintenance, or operation of the facilities to be acquired or constructed; and

(6) "Public-private partnership" means a partnership between a party and a private actor.

Added by Act 2021, No. 795,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-304-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 304 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-304-104
Members
Status: in_force

(a) The parking authority shall consist of five (5) members. (b) The members shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the council or other legislative body of the city creating the authority, and they shall be qualified electors residing in the city or incorporated town. They cannot hold any elective office of the city, county, or state. (c) The members of the authority shall be appointed for periods of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively, so that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year after the creation of the authority. (d) Upon the termination of office of each member, his successor shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years and shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. (e) The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services. Acts 1949, No. 468, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4903.

(a) The parking authority shall consist of five (5) members.

(b) The members shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the council or other legislative body of the city creating the authority, and they shall be qualified electors residing in the city or incorporated town. They cannot hold any elective office of the city, county, or state.

(c) The members of the authority shall be appointed for periods of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5) years, respectively, so that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year after the creation of the authority.

(d) Upon the termination of office of each member, his successor shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years and shall serve until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified.

(e) The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services.

Acts 1949, No. 468, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-206 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-284-206
Definition of area in petition
Status: in_force

(a) Petitions filed under § 14-284-203 shall specifically define the area proposed to be included in a fire protection district and shall specify the maximum assessed benefits that may be levied against property within the district for the support of the district. (b) The maximum assessed benefits may be reassessed using the procedures under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1234,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1979, No. 35, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-926.

(a) Petitions filed under § 14-284-203 shall specifically define the area proposed to be included in a fire protection district and shall specify the maximum assessed benefits that may be levied against property within the district for the support of the district.

(b) The maximum assessed benefits may be reassessed using the procedures under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1234,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 35, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-926.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-1002 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-121-1002
Filing petition
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners of any drainage district subject to the provisions of this act and meeting the requirements of § 14-121-1001 , or not less than a majority of the property owners in the district determined either in number, in acreage, or in value of the lands of the district, when they deem it inadvisable or impractical and not for the best interest of the property owners of the district to construct the improvements contemplated by the organization of the district, may file a petition in the county court wherein the original petition to create the district was filed praying the court to abolish or dissolve the district. In the petition, the commissioners or landowners filing the petition shall set up their reasons why they are of the opinion the district should be abolished or dissolved. Acts 1955, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-561.2.

The board of commissioners of any drainage district subject to the provisions of this act and meeting the requirements of § 14-121-1001 , or not less than a majority of the property owners in the district determined either in number, in acreage, or in value of the lands of the district, when they deem it inadvisable or impractical and not for the best interest of the property owners of the district to construct the improvements contemplated by the organization of the district, may file a petition in the county court wherein the original petition to create the district was filed praying the court to abolish or dissolve the district. In the petition, the commissioners or landowners filing the petition shall set up their reasons why they are of the opinion the district should be abolished or dissolved.

Acts 1955, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-561.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-298-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 298 / Section 14-298-118
Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) All persons required to render services under the provisions of this chapter as viewers or reviewers, chain carriers, markers, or surveyors shall be paid reasonable costs and expenses based upon the current market rate out of the registry of the court for each day necessarily employed, and payments are to be charged as costs and expenses against a petitioner. (b) The amount due to each person and the number of days employed shall be certified under oath by the viewers or reviewers, as the case may be. (c) The county shall be reimbursed for the payment so made and for all other necessary expenses incident to the proceedings, by a petitioner, as hereinbefore provided. (d) The county clerk shall receive fees he or she may be entitled to by law, to be taxed as costs and paid as provided in this section. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 64, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5243; Pope's Dig., § 6958; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-922; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 11.

(a) All persons required to render services under the provisions of this chapter as viewers or reviewers, chain carriers, markers, or surveyors shall be paid reasonable costs and expenses based upon the current market rate out of the registry of the court for each day necessarily employed, and payments are to be charged as costs and expenses against a petitioner.

(b) The amount due to each person and the number of days employed shall be certified under oath by the viewers or reviewers, as the case may be.

(c) The county shall be reimbursed for the payment so made and for all other necessary expenses incident to the proceedings, by a petitioner, as hereinbefore provided.

(d) The county clerk shall receive fees he or she may be entitled to by law, to be taxed as costs and paid as provided in this section.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 64, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5243; Pope's Dig., § 6958; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-922; Acts 2005, No. 1200, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-139-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 139 / Section 14-139-115
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. This exemption shall include income taxation, inheritance taxation, as well as all forms of property taxation. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2915.

Revenue bonds issued under this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. This exemption shall include income taxation, inheritance taxation, as well as all forms of property taxation.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2915.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-305-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 305 / Section 14-305-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program Act". Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program Act".

Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-125-103
Legislative determination - Consequences of erosion
Status: in_force

It is declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that the consequences of soil erosion in the form of soil-washing and soil-blowing are: (1) The silting and sedimentation of stream channels, reservoirs, dams, ditches, and harbors; (2) The loss of fertile soil material in dust storms; (3) The piling up of soil on lower slopes and its deposit over alluvial plains; (4) The reduction in productivity or outright ruin of rich bottom lands by overwash of poor subsoil material, sand, and gravel swept out of the hills; (5) Deterioration of soil and its fertility, deterioration of crops grown thereon, and declining acre yields despite development of scientific processes for increasing such yields; (6) Loss of soil and water which causes destruction of food and cover for wildlife; (7) A washing and blowing of soil into streams which silts over spawning beds and destroys water plants, diminishing the food supply of fish; (8) A diminishing of the underground water reserve, which causes water shortages, intensifies periods of drought, and causes crop failures; (9) An increase in the speed and volume of rainfall runoff, causing severe and increasing floods, which bring suffering, disease, and death; (10) Impoverishment of families attempting to farm eroding and eroded lands; (11) Damage to roads, highways, railways, farm buildings, and other property from floods and from dust storms; and (12) Losses in navigation, hydroelectric power, municipal water supply, irrigation developments, farming, and grazing. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11834; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-902.

It is declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that the consequences of soil erosion in the form of soil-washing and soil-blowing are:

(1) The silting and sedimentation of stream channels, reservoirs, dams, ditches, and harbors;

(2) The loss of fertile soil material in dust storms;

(3) The piling up of soil on lower slopes and its deposit over alluvial plains;

(4) The reduction in productivity or outright ruin of rich bottom lands by overwash of poor subsoil material, sand, and gravel swept out of the hills;

(5) Deterioration of soil and its fertility, deterioration of crops grown thereon, and declining acre yields despite development of scientific processes for increasing such yields;

(6) Loss of soil and water which causes destruction of food and cover for wildlife;

(7) A washing and blowing of soil into streams which silts over spawning beds and destroys water plants, diminishing the food supply of fish;

(8) A diminishing of the underground water reserve, which causes water shortages, intensifies periods of drought, and causes crop failures;

(9) An increase in the speed and volume of rainfall runoff, causing severe and increasing floods, which bring suffering, disease, and death;

(10) Impoverishment of families attempting to farm eroding and eroded lands;

(11) Damage to roads, highways, railways, farm buildings, and other property from floods and from dust storms; and

(12) Losses in navigation, hydroelectric power, municipal water supply, irrigation developments, farming, and grazing.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11834; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-122-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 122 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-122-105
Establishment of drainage improvement district - Conditions
Status: in_force

If referendum petitions are not filed within the time prescribed herein or if such petitions are filed and the electors voting at the special election held thereon do not reject the ordinance, the governing body of the municipality shall proceed to establish the drainage improvement district proposed in the ordinance in the manner and for the purposes provided in this chapter. Acts 1975, No. 746, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1804.

If referendum petitions are not filed within the time prescribed herein or if such petitions are filed and the electors voting at the special election held thereon do not reject the ordinance, the governing body of the municipality shall proceed to establish the drainage improvement district proposed in the ordinance in the manner and for the purposes provided in this chapter.

Acts 1975, No. 746, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-387-401 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 387 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-387-401
Authority and procedure generally
Status: in_force

(a) In all counties in this state where a majority of the area of the county has been created into a stock law district, or where any portion of a county has been created into a stock law district, by an act of the General Assembly prohibiting the running at large of certain designated livestock within a prescribed area and providing penalties for it and the act provides that other townships may become attached to and made a part of the stock law district by a majority petition of qualified electors of their respective townships to the county judge, who shall declare the townships attached to the original territory described in the act, it shall be lawful for any township, or part of a township in the county, whether it is contiguous or adjoining the original stock law district or not, to be made a part of the stock law district and subject to all provisions of the original act, as to the kind of stock running at large in it and the penalties for violations of the original act, upon a majority of the qualified electors residing in the territory to be affected, and named or described in the petition, filing with the county clerk a petition, describing the township, or parts of it, and requesting that the territory described in it be made a part of the original stock law district theretofore created by the General Assembly for parts of the county. (b) (1) The county court of any such county, upon finding that the petition correctly described the territory or names the townships to be affected and contains a majority of the qualified electors residing in the territory to be affected, shall make an order naming the township and describing the part of any township included, if only a part of a township is to be included, naming the kind of livestock prohibited from running at large in it and declaring the territory described in the order to be a part of the original stock law district of the county and subject to all the provisions and penalties of the original act as fully as though described in the original act of the General Assembly. (2) (A) The order shall be effective from and after the date of the order. (B) (i) Notice of the order shall be given by publication of it in some newspaper published in the county. (ii) The costs of the order and publication shall be paid by petitioners. Acts 1929, No. 193, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 339; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1429.

(a) In all counties in this state where a majority of the area of the county has been created into a stock law district, or where any portion of a county has been created into a stock law district, by an act of the General Assembly prohibiting the running at large of certain designated livestock within a prescribed area and providing penalties for it and the act provides that other townships may become attached to and made a part of the stock law district by a majority petition of qualified electors of their respective townships to the county judge, who shall declare the townships attached to the original territory described in the act, it shall be lawful for any township, or part of a township in the county, whether it is contiguous or adjoining the original stock law district or not, to be made a part of the stock law district and subject to all provisions of the original act, as to the kind of stock running at large in it and the penalties for violations of the original act, upon a majority of the qualified electors residing in the territory to be affected, and named or described in the petition, filing with the county clerk a petition, describing the township, or parts of it, and requesting that the territory described in it be made a part of the original stock law district theretofore created by the General Assembly for parts of the county.

(b) (1) The county court of any such county, upon finding that the petition correctly described the territory or names the townships to be affected and contains a majority of the qualified electors residing in the territory to be affected, shall make an order naming the township and describing the part of any township included, if only a part of a township is to be included, naming the kind of livestock prohibited from running at large in it and declaring the territory described in the order to be a part of the original stock law district of the county and subject to all the provisions and penalties of the original act as fully as though described in the original act of the General Assembly. (2) (A) The order shall be effective from and after the date of the order. (B) (i) Notice of the order shall be given by publication of it in some newspaper published in the county. (ii) The costs of the order and publication shall be paid by petitioners.

(1) The county court of any such county, upon finding that the petition correctly described the territory or names the townships to be affected and contains a majority of the qualified electors residing in the territory to be affected, shall make an order naming the township and describing the part of any township included, if only a part of a township is to be included, naming the kind of livestock prohibited from running at large in it and declaring the territory described in the order to be a part of the original stock law district of the county and subject to all the provisions and penalties of the original act as fully as though described in the original act of the General Assembly.

(2) (A) The order shall be effective from and after the date of the order. (B) (i) Notice of the order shall be given by publication of it in some newspaper published in the county. (ii) The costs of the order and publication shall be paid by petitioners.

(A) The order shall be effective from and after the date of the order.

(B) (i) Notice of the order shall be given by publication of it in some newspaper published in the county. (ii) The costs of the order and publication shall be paid by petitioners.

(i) Notice of the order shall be given by publication of it in some newspaper published in the county.

(ii) The costs of the order and publication shall be paid by petitioners.

Acts 1929, No. 193, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 339; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1429.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-93-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 93 / Section 14-93-117
Filing and notice of assessment - Hearing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk. (2) (A) The secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form. (b) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the commissioners and assessors to meet together at the place named as a board of equalization, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust it. Their determination shall be final, unless suit is brought in the chancery court within thirty (30) days to review it. Acts 1983, No. 613, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2408.

(a) (1) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk. (2) (A) The secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

(1) The assessment shall be filed with the county clerk.

(2) (A) The secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county. (B) This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

(A) The secretary of the board shall thereupon give notice of its filing by publication once a week for two (2) weeks in a newspaper published and having a bona fide circulation in the county.

(B) This notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(b) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the commissioners and assessors to meet together at the place named as a board of equalization, to hear all complaints against the assessment, and to equalize and adjust it. Their determination shall be final, unless suit is brought in the chancery court within thirty (30) days to review it.

Acts 1983, No. 613, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2408.

93_117_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-205-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 205 / Section 14-205-111
Statutory lien upon system
Status: in_force

(a) A statutory mortgage lien shall be imposed upon the gas system constructed from the proceeds of bonds authorized by this chapter. The lien shall exist in favor of the holders of the bonds and the holders of coupons attached to the bonds. (b) The gas system shall remain subject to the statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds. Acts 1949, No. 71, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4811.

(a) A statutory mortgage lien shall be imposed upon the gas system constructed from the proceeds of bonds authorized by this chapter. The lien shall exist in favor of the holders of the bonds and the holders of coupons attached to the bonds.

(b) The gas system shall remain subject to the statutory mortgage lien until payment in full of the principal and interest of the bonds.

Acts 1949, No. 71, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-234-115
Water impoundments in other counties - Payment in lieu of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) Cities of the first class owning a water impoundment in excess of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) acres in a county other than the county in which the city is located shall pay to the school districts wherein their water impoundments are located, in lieu of property tax on the water impoundments, an annual amount equal to the property taxes the cities would pay to such school districts were their water impoundments not exempt from property taxation. (b) It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly to afford school districts located in counties where there is no corresponding benefit from the water impoundment a means of recovering lost revenues due to the impoundment. Acts 1981, No. 985, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4277, 19-4277.1.

(a) Cities of the first class owning a water impoundment in excess of one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) acres in a county other than the county in which the city is located shall pay to the school districts wherein their water impoundments are located, in lieu of property tax on the water impoundments, an annual amount equal to the property taxes the cities would pay to such school districts were their water impoundments not exempt from property taxation.

(b) It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly to afford school districts located in counties where there is no corresponding benefit from the water impoundment a means of recovering lost revenues due to the impoundment.

Acts 1981, No. 985, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4277, 19-4277.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-54-501
Authority to control use
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of the municipalities of this state are delegated the power and authority to enact ordinances to limit and control the use of areas adjacent to shopping centers and other commercial enterprises which are privately owned, but which are maintained for the convenience of the public, so as to provide ingress and egress, loading and unloading areas, fire lanes, parking spaces, parking areas designated for the exclusive use of disabled persons, and other measures for the safety and convenience of the public. Acts 1973, No. 472, § 1; 1985, No. 527, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2350.

The governing bodies of the municipalities of this state are delegated the power and authority to enact ordinances to limit and control the use of areas adjacent to shopping centers and other commercial enterprises which are privately owned, but which are maintained for the convenience of the public, so as to provide ingress and egress, loading and unloading areas, fire lanes, parking spaces, parking areas designated for the exclusive use of disabled persons, and other measures for the safety and convenience of the public.

Acts 1973, No. 472, § 1; 1985, No. 527, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2350.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-105
Purchase of motor fuels and accessories
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, any county within this state may be considered a state agency for the purpose of purchasing gasoline, oil, and other motor fuels, and batteries, tires, and tubes for motor vehicles. Any county purchasing agent within this state may, by complying with Acts 1955, No. 313, §§ 13, 14 [repealed], purchase such commodities through the state purchasing agent under the authority set forth in these statutes. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1611.

For the purpose of this chapter, any county within this state may be considered a state agency for the purpose of purchasing gasoline, oil, and other motor fuels, and batteries, tires, and tubes for motor vehicles. Any county purchasing agent within this state may, by complying with Acts 1955, No. 313, §§ 13, 14 [repealed], purchase such commodities through the state purchasing agent under the authority set forth in these statutes.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-269-204
Commissioners - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioners shall adopt such rules and regulations as they may deem necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal recreational park, and they shall have the authority to alter, change, or amend the rules and regulations at their discretion. Acts 1947, No. 348, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3613.

The commissioners shall adopt such rules and regulations as they may deem necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal recreational park, and they shall have the authority to alter, change, or amend the rules and regulations at their discretion.

Acts 1947, No. 348, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3613.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-117-307
Construction - Cooperation with federal government
Status: in_force

(a) If the improvements are undertaken in cooperation with the United States, the board may enter into an agreement providing for the construction of the works of improvement and awarding of contracts therefor, to be by, and under the control and supervision of, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof. (b) In that event, the advertisement, award, and carrying out of the contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to the federal agency. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 31; 1969, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-931.

(a) If the improvements are undertaken in cooperation with the United States, the board may enter into an agreement providing for the construction of the works of improvement and awarding of contracts therefor, to be by, and under the control and supervision of, the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof.

(b) In that event, the advertisement, award, and carrying out of the contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to the federal agency.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 31; 1969, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-931.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-40-103
Notice to Secretary of State upon municipal boundary change - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Municipal boundary change" means an incorporation, annexation, consolidation, detachment, surrender of charter, revocation of charter, or municipal disincorporation under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq. (B) "Municipal boundary change" includes court orders, amendments, and judicial corrections of boundaries or property descriptions; and (2) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town. (b) (1) Within forty-five (45) days of the effective date of any ordinance or resolution effecting a municipal boundary change under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq., the city clerk shall provide written notice, along with complete documentation, to the county clerk of each county in which the territory is affected. (2) Within thirty (30) days of receipt from a municipality, each respective county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of filings and records related to the municipal boundary change as required by statute or by the Secretary of State, to be kept by the county clerk, and shall provide those records with notice delivered to the Secretary of State. (3) (A) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment concerning a municipal boundary change, each municipality shall notify in writing the Secretary of State and the respective county clerk of each county in which the territory is or may be affected. (B) Upon receipt of notice of a court challenge, the county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment that may affect a municipal boundary change. (c) Absent notice of a court challenge, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a notice of a municipal boundary change, the Secretary of State shall forward appropriate notice and a copy of the appropriate records to the: (1) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office; (2) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (3) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (4) Department of Finance and Administration. (d) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of a municipal boundary change from the Secretary of State, the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office shall provide notice and the appropriate electronic records to the: (1) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (2) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (3) Department of Finance and Administration. (e) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office or the Secretary of State of a municipal boundary change, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall file and preserve the appropriate records and shall notify the entities under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Public Service Commission that have property in the municipality of the annexation. (f) The Secretary of State may prescribe documents for providing appropriate notice and may prescribe a mandatory form for providing sufficient notice. Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 655,§ 2, eff. 3/27/2017.

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Municipal boundary change" means an incorporation, annexation, consolidation, detachment, surrender of charter, revocation of charter, or municipal disincorporation under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq. (B) "Municipal boundary change" includes court orders, amendments, and judicial corrections of boundaries or property descriptions; and (2) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(1) (A) "Municipal boundary change" means an incorporation, annexation, consolidation, detachment, surrender of charter, revocation of charter, or municipal disincorporation under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq. (B) "Municipal boundary change" includes court orders, amendments, and judicial corrections of boundaries or property descriptions; and

(A) "Municipal boundary change" means an incorporation, annexation, consolidation, detachment, surrender of charter, revocation of charter, or municipal disincorporation under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq.

(B) "Municipal boundary change" includes court orders, amendments, and judicial corrections of boundaries or property descriptions; and

(2) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(b) (1) Within forty-five (45) days of the effective date of any ordinance or resolution effecting a municipal boundary change under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq., the city clerk shall provide written notice, along with complete documentation, to the county clerk of each county in which the territory is affected. (2) Within thirty (30) days of receipt from a municipality, each respective county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of filings and records related to the municipal boundary change as required by statute or by the Secretary of State, to be kept by the county clerk, and shall provide those records with notice delivered to the Secretary of State. (3) (A) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment concerning a municipal boundary change, each municipality shall notify in writing the Secretary of State and the respective county clerk of each county in which the territory is or may be affected. (B) Upon receipt of notice of a court challenge, the county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment that may affect a municipal boundary change.

(1) Within forty-five (45) days of the effective date of any ordinance or resolution effecting a municipal boundary change under this subchapter, § 14-38-101 et seq., or § 14-39-101 et seq., the city clerk shall provide written notice, along with complete documentation, to the county clerk of each county in which the territory is affected.

(2) Within thirty (30) days of receipt from a municipality, each respective county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of filings and records related to the municipal boundary change as required by statute or by the Secretary of State, to be kept by the county clerk, and shall provide those records with notice delivered to the Secretary of State.

(3) (A) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment concerning a municipal boundary change, each municipality shall notify in writing the Secretary of State and the respective county clerk of each county in which the territory is or may be affected. (B) Upon receipt of notice of a court challenge, the county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment that may affect a municipal boundary change.

(A) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment concerning a municipal boundary change, each municipality shall notify in writing the Secretary of State and the respective county clerk of each county in which the territory is or may be affected.

(B) Upon receipt of notice of a court challenge, the county clerk shall provide written notice to the Secretary of State of a summons, complaint, circuit court order, or court judgment that may affect a municipal boundary change.

(c) Absent notice of a court challenge, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a notice of a municipal boundary change, the Secretary of State shall forward appropriate notice and a copy of the appropriate records to the: (1) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office; (2) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (3) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (4) Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office;

(2) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission;

(3) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and

(4) Department of Finance and Administration.

(d) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of a municipal boundary change from the Secretary of State, the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office shall provide notice and the appropriate electronic records to the: (1) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (2) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (3) Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission;

(2) Arkansas Department of Transportation; and

(3) Department of Finance and Administration.

(e) Within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Office or the Secretary of State of a municipal boundary change, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall file and preserve the appropriate records and shall notify the entities under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Public Service Commission that have property in the municipality of the annexation.

(f) The Secretary of State may prescribe documents for providing appropriate notice and may prescribe a mandatory form for providing sufficient notice.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 655,§ 2, eff. 3/27/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-14-1303
Bond
Status: in_force

All county, county quorum court district, and township officers shall be bonded as prescribed by law. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 47; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3607.

All county, county quorum court district, and township officers shall be bonded as prescribed by law.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 47; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-175-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 175 / Section 14-175-115
Annual reports
Status: in_force

(a) Each corporation shall make a written report to the governing body that created the corporation concerning its activities for the preceding calendar year. (b) Each report shall include audited financial statements covering the corporation's operations during the preceding calendar year. Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.

(a) Each corporation shall make a written report to the governing body that created the corporation concerning its activities for the preceding calendar year.

(b) Each report shall include audited financial statements covering the corporation's operations during the preceding calendar year.

Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-514 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-234-514
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities joining together to issue revenue bonds under the provisions of this subchapter shall designate a bank, which shall be a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, to act as a common depository for all of the municipalities to receive and hold on deposit and for disbursement all of the revenues derived from the waterworks systems of the several municipalities. (b) The depository shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the amount of revenues received from each municipality and the application thereof. (c) The accounts shall be subject to audit at least once a year by a competent auditor and the report of the auditor shall be open to inspection at all times to any of the several municipalities, any taxpayer, any water user, or any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, or anyone acting for and on behalf of the municipalities, taxpayer, water user, or bondholder. (d) All of the funds received as income from the waterworks systems acquired or constructed in whole or in part under the provisions of this subchapter and all funds received from the sale of revenue bonds issued to acquire or construct the waterworks system shall be kept separate and apart from the other funds of the municipalities. (e) No one (1) account shall be maintained for all of the municipalities in which shall be placed the interest and sinking fund moneys; separate accounts shall be maintained for each municipality in which shall be placed the depreciation funds and funds to provide for the operation and maintenance of the respective waterworks systems. Acts 1955, No. 414, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4249.

(a) Municipalities joining together to issue revenue bonds under the provisions of this subchapter shall designate a bank, which shall be a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, to act as a common depository for all of the municipalities to receive and hold on deposit and for disbursement all of the revenues derived from the waterworks systems of the several municipalities.

(b) The depository shall install and maintain a proper system of accounts, showing the amount of revenues received from each municipality and the application thereof.

(c) The accounts shall be subject to audit at least once a year by a competent auditor and the report of the auditor shall be open to inspection at all times to any of the several municipalities, any taxpayer, any water user, or any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter, or anyone acting for and on behalf of the municipalities, taxpayer, water user, or bondholder.

(d) All of the funds received as income from the waterworks systems acquired or constructed in whole or in part under the provisions of this subchapter and all funds received from the sale of revenue bonds issued to acquire or construct the waterworks system shall be kept separate and apart from the other funds of the municipalities.

(e) No one (1) account shall be maintained for all of the municipalities in which shall be placed the interest and sinking fund moneys; separate accounts shall be maintained for each municipality in which shall be placed the depreciation funds and funds to provide for the operation and maintenance of the respective waterworks systems.

Acts 1955, No. 414, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4249.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-122
Bonds - Terms and conditions
Status: in_force

(a) As the board of commissioners shall determine, the bonds may: (1) Be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (2) Be in such form and denomination; (3) Have such date or dates; (4) Be stated to mature at such times; (5) Bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates. However, no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law; (6) Be payable at such places within or without the State of Arkansas; (7) Be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and (8) Contain such terms and conditions. (b) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration, as set forth in this section. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617.

(a) As the board of commissioners shall determine, the bonds may: (1) Be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (2) Be in such form and denomination; (3) Have such date or dates; (4) Be stated to mature at such times; (5) Bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates. However, no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law; (6) Be payable at such places within or without the State of Arkansas; (7) Be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and (8) Contain such terms and conditions.

(1) Be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination;

(2) Be in such form and denomination;

(3) Have such date or dates;

(4) Be stated to mature at such times;

(5) Bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates. However, no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law;

(6) Be payable at such places within or without the State of Arkansas;

(7) Be made subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices; and

(8) Contain such terms and conditions.

(b) The bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration, as set forth in this section.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-325 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-201-325
Disposition of profits
Status: in_force

Any profits derived by any of the boards of public utilities created under this subchapter, after there has been set aside from the earnings a sum sufficient to pay all outstanding indebtedness of the plants or sewerage systems under the control of the board and a sum sufficient to provide for expenses, extensions, and enlargements found necessary, or which may be reasonably anticipated, shall be used by the board to retire any outstanding bonds or interest thereon issued by any of the boards of improvement of the district constructing the plants under its control. In case there are no such outstanding bonds or interest or when all of such outstanding bonds and interest thereon have been paid, such profits shall be paid to the treasurer of the city or town wherein the board is created. These funds are to be used by the city or town council to defray any expense or pay any debt of the city or town. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 95, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4028.

Any profits derived by any of the boards of public utilities created under this subchapter, after there has been set aside from the earnings a sum sufficient to pay all outstanding indebtedness of the plants or sewerage systems under the control of the board and a sum sufficient to provide for expenses, extensions, and enlargements found necessary, or which may be reasonably anticipated, shall be used by the board to retire any outstanding bonds or interest thereon issued by any of the boards of improvement of the district constructing the plants under its control. In case there are no such outstanding bonds or interest or when all of such outstanding bonds and interest thereon have been paid, such profits shall be paid to the treasurer of the city or town wherein the board is created. These funds are to be used by the city or town council to defray any expense or pay any debt of the city or town.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 95, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4028.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-77-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 77 / Section 14-77-111
Existing remedies not impaired
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter are supplemental to any other remedies available by law. In addition, the provisions of this chapter do not limit or diminish any civil rights or administrative procedures available to any public officer or employee or political subdivision. Acts 1991, No. 724, § 13.

The provisions of this chapter are supplemental to any other remedies available by law. In addition, the provisions of this chapter do not limit or diminish any civil rights or administrative procedures available to any public officer or employee or political subdivision.

Acts 1991, No. 724, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-58-301
Administration of provisions
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of assisting the mayor of a first-class city in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the municipal governing body may appoint one (1) or more committees, to be composed from its membership, or, by ordinance, it may create one (1) or more departments, fixing the compensation and manner of employment for the employees thereof. (b) The persons appointed to fill any offices or to head any departments shall be responsible to the mayor and act under his direction. Acts 1959, No. 28, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4428.

(a) For the purpose of assisting the mayor of a first-class city in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, the municipal governing body may appoint one (1) or more committees, to be composed from its membership, or, by ordinance, it may create one (1) or more departments, fixing the compensation and manner of employment for the employees thereof.

(b) The persons appointed to fill any offices or to head any departments shall be responsible to the mayor and act under his direction.

Acts 1959, No. 28, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4428.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1314 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-14-1314
Constable training requirements - Uniform requirements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) For a constable to have access to information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center: (i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; and (ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. (B) For a constable to carry a firearm: (i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and (ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official. (2) A constable holding office on July 31, 2007, is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the constable has completed: (A) The Part-time Law Enforcement Officer training or higher level training course; and (B) Mandatory racial profiling courses. (b) (1) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A white shirt on formal occasions at any time; (B) (i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder. (ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1") down from the shoulder seam of the shirt; (C) A name tag above the right pocket flap of the shirt; (D) A six-point star containing the words "Arkansas Constable" on the left side of the shirt; and (E) The following pants: (i) Tan pants; or (ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions. (2) If a constable is engaged in search or rescue activities, he or she shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A black shirt; and (B) Black pants. (c) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall drive a motor vehicle that is: (1) Equipped with emergency equipment; and (2) Clearly marked with a six-point star and the words "Arkansas Constable". (d) The county may pay reasonable expenses associated with the requirements of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 151,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5921, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1113,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 841, § 2; 2011, No. 561, § 4.

(a) (1) (A) For a constable to have access to information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center: (i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; and (ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. (B) For a constable to carry a firearm: (i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and (ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official. (2) A constable holding office on July 31, 2007, is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the constable has completed: (A) The Part-time Law Enforcement Officer training or higher level training course; and (B) Mandatory racial profiling courses.

(1) (A) For a constable to have access to information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center: (i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; and (ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. (B) For a constable to carry a firearm: (i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and (ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official.

(A) For a constable to have access to information from the Arkansas Crime Information Center: (i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; and (ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

(i) He or she shall satisfactorily complete the constable certification course provided by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; and

(ii) Each year after completing the certification course required under subdivision (a)(1)(A)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfactorily complete sixteen (16) hours of training certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

(B) For a constable to carry a firearm: (i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and (ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official.

(i) He or she shall attend sixteen (16) hours of firearms training; and

(ii) Each year after completing the training required under subdivision (a)(1)(B)(i) of this section, he or she shall satisfy the firearm qualification standards for a law enforcement official.

(2) A constable holding office on July 31, 2007, is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if the constable has completed: (A) The Part-time Law Enforcement Officer training or higher level training course; and (B) Mandatory racial profiling courses.

(A) The Part-time Law Enforcement Officer training or higher level training course; and

(B) Mandatory racial profiling courses.

(b) (1) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A white shirt on formal occasions at any time; (B) (i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder. (ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1") down from the shoulder seam of the shirt; (C) A name tag above the right pocket flap of the shirt; (D) A six-point star containing the words "Arkansas Constable" on the left side of the shirt; and (E) The following pants: (i) Tan pants; or (ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions. (2) If a constable is engaged in search or rescue activities, he or she shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A black shirt; and (B) Black pants.

(1) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A white shirt on formal occasions at any time; (B) (i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder. (ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1") down from the shoulder seam of the shirt; (C) A name tag above the right pocket flap of the shirt; (D) A six-point star containing the words "Arkansas Constable" on the left side of the shirt; and (E) The following pants: (i) Tan pants; or (ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions.

(A) A white shirt on formal occasions at any time;

(B) (i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder. (ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1") down from the shoulder seam of the shirt;

(i) A constable identification patch on the left shoulder of the shirt and an American flag on the right shoulder.

(ii) The top of each patch shall be one inch (1") down from the shoulder seam of the shirt;

(C) A name tag above the right pocket flap of the shirt;

(D) A six-point star containing the words "Arkansas Constable" on the left side of the shirt; and

(E) The following pants: (i) Tan pants; or (ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions.

(i) Tan pants; or

(ii) Blue or black pants on formal occasions.

(2) If a constable is engaged in search or rescue activities, he or she shall wear a uniform consisting of: (A) A black shirt; and (B) Black pants.

(A) A black shirt; and

(B) Black pants.

(c) In the performance of his or her official duties, a constable shall drive a motor vehicle that is: (1) Equipped with emergency equipment; and (2) Clearly marked with a six-point star and the words "Arkansas Constable".

(1) Equipped with emergency equipment; and

(2) Clearly marked with a six-point star and the words "Arkansas Constable".

(d) The county may pay reasonable expenses associated with the requirements of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 151,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5921, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1113,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 841, § 2; 2011, No. 561, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-119-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 119 / Section 14-119-109
Cash receipts journal
Status: in_force

(a) All water improvement districts of this state shall establish and maintain as a minimum a cash receipts journal for recording of all moneys received by the district. (b) The journal shall consist of columnar paper and have sufficient columns to provide for the recording of: (1) Date; (2) Person moneys received from; (3) Prenumbered receipt number; (4) Total amount received; (5) Additional columns as deemed necessary by the district for proper classification. Acts 1973, No. 211, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2209.

(a) All water improvement districts of this state shall establish and maintain as a minimum a cash receipts journal for recording of all moneys received by the district.

(b) The journal shall consist of columnar paper and have sufficient columns to provide for the recording of: (1) Date; (2) Person moneys received from; (3) Prenumbered receipt number; (4) Total amount received; (5) Additional columns as deemed necessary by the district for proper classification.

(1) Date;

(2) Person moneys received from;

(3) Prenumbered receipt number;

(4) Total amount received;

(5) Additional columns as deemed necessary by the district for proper classification.

Acts 1973, No. 211, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-611 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-14-611
Appointment of interim officers
Status: in_force

Where a proposed plan approved by the electors for alternative county organization provides for the creation of any elective office by consolidation of two (2) or more offices, the proposed plan shall establish procedures for the appointment of an interim officer, who shall serve in the office so created from the effective date of the plan and until the next general election, or until a successor is elected and qualified. The appointee shall meet all requirements prescribed by law for appointment to an elective office. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3712.

Where a proposed plan approved by the electors for alternative county organization provides for the creation of any elective office by consolidation of two (2) or more offices, the proposed plan shall establish procedures for the appointment of an interim officer, who shall serve in the office so created from the effective date of the plan and until the next general election, or until a successor is elected and qualified. The appointee shall meet all requirements prescribed by law for appointment to an elective office.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3712.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-408 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-125-408
Effect of prior district regulations, contracts, etc. - Commission responsibility
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the issuance of the certificate of due constitution of each such district under the provisions of this chapter, all ordinances and regulations theretofore adopted and in force within the former districts shall be of no further force and effect. (b) All contracts, agreements, and easements entered into, to which an old district or the old directors thereof, are parties, shall remain in force and effect for the period provided in the contracts. (c) The Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall be substituted for the district or directors as a party to such contracts. (d) The commission shall be entitled to all benefits and subject to all liabilities under the contracts and shall have the same right and liability to perform, to require performance, to sue and be sued, and to modify or terminate the contracts by mutual consent or otherwise, as the supervisors of the former district would have had. (e) The commission may designate and direct any of the new districts to act as its agent to carry out any contract or duty, or enforce any right, or perform any other work which accrues to it under this subchapter on account of the division or combination of an old district. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.

(a) Upon the issuance of the certificate of due constitution of each such district under the provisions of this chapter, all ordinances and regulations theretofore adopted and in force within the former districts shall be of no further force and effect.

(b) All contracts, agreements, and easements entered into, to which an old district or the old directors thereof, are parties, shall remain in force and effect for the period provided in the contracts.

(c) The Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall be substituted for the district or directors as a party to such contracts.

(d) The commission shall be entitled to all benefits and subject to all liabilities under the contracts and shall have the same right and liability to perform, to require performance, to sue and be sued, and to modify or terminate the contracts by mutual consent or otherwise, as the supervisors of the former district would have had.

(e) The commission may designate and direct any of the new districts to act as its agent to carry out any contract or duty, or enforce any right, or perform any other work which accrues to it under this subchapter on account of the division or combination of an old district.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-14-302
Establishment or change
Status: in_force

(a) Unless for the purpose of the temporary location of county seats in the formation of new counties, it shall be unlawful to establish or change any county seat in this state without the consent of a majority of the qualified voters of the county to be affected by the change; nor will a county seat be located until the place at which it is proposed to establish or change any county seat shall be fully designated, with the designation embracing a complete and intelligible description of the proposed locations, together with an abstract of the title thereto, and the terms and conditions upon which it can be purchased or donated by or to the county. (b) The county court shall not order the election provided in this subchapter unless it shall be satisfied that a good and valid title can and will be made to the proposed new locations or one (1) of them. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3302.

(a) Unless for the purpose of the temporary location of county seats in the formation of new counties, it shall be unlawful to establish or change any county seat in this state without the consent of a majority of the qualified voters of the county to be affected by the change; nor will a county seat be located until the place at which it is proposed to establish or change any county seat shall be fully designated, with the designation embracing a complete and intelligible description of the proposed locations, together with an abstract of the title thereto, and the terms and conditions upon which it can be purchased or donated by or to the county.

(b) The county court shall not order the election provided in this subchapter unless it shall be satisfied that a good and valid title can and will be made to the proposed new locations or one (1) of them.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-704 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-125-704
Acquiescence in damage assessment - Demand for assessment - Condemnation
Status: in_force

Any owner of land may accept the assessment of damages in his favor made by the assessors or acquiesce in their failure to assess damages in his favor. He shall be construed to have done so unless he gives to the board, not later than the date of the hearing provided for in § 14-125-703 , notice in writing that he demands an assessment of his damages by a jury. In this event, the board shall institute an action to condemn the land that will be taken or damaged in carrying out the works of improvement included in the approved improvement plan, which action shall be in accordance with the proceedings provided in § 14-125-303(a)(3) . Acts 1937, No. 197, § 22, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-925.

Any owner of land may accept the assessment of damages in his favor made by the assessors or acquiesce in their failure to assess damages in his favor. He shall be construed to have done so unless he gives to the board, not later than the date of the hearing provided for in § 14-125-703 , notice in writing that he demands an assessment of his damages by a jury. In this event, the board shall institute an action to condemn the land that will be taken or damaged in carrying out the works of improvement included in the approved improvement plan, which action shall be in accordance with the proceedings provided in § 14-125-303(a)(3) .

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 22, as added by Acts 1965, No. 424, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-925.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-305-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 305 / Section 14-305-110
Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this chapter, including without limitation rules regarding: (1) The application process; (2) The creation and administration of an advisory committee to assist the department in evaluating applications and making funding determinations; (3) The disbursement of grant funds; (4) The reporting required by counties that receive grant funds under this chapter; (5) The evaluation and assessment of unpaved road projects approved for grants; (6) The expenses that are eligible for grant funds; and (7) The standards a county is required to meet in completing an unpaved road project. Amended by Act 2021, No. 901,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this chapter, including without limitation rules regarding:

(1) The application process;

(2) The creation and administration of an advisory committee to assist the department in evaluating applications and making funding determinations;

(3) The disbursement of grant funds;

(4) The reporting required by counties that receive grant funds under this chapter;

(5) The evaluation and assessment of unpaved road projects approved for grants;

(6) The expenses that are eligible for grant funds; and

(7) The standards a county is required to meet in completing an unpaved road project.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 901,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 49, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-88-101
Enforcing duty to perform
Status: in_force

Any duty required to be performed by this act may, at any time, be enforced by mandamus at the suit of any person or board interested in it. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 26, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5742; Pope's Dig., § 7383; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-131.

Any duty required to be performed by this act may, at any time, be enforced by mandamus at the suit of any person or board interested in it.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 26, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5742; Pope's Dig., § 7383; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-131.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-219-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 219 / Section 14-219-104
Deed of conveyance - Sale of all property - Satisfaction of lien
Status: in_force

(a) The transfer of property under this chapter shall be evidenced by a deed of conveyance in the usual form and with the usual covenants or warranty. However, a lien against the property sold shall be retained in the deed for all of the unpaid sale price with the right, upon default of payment of any interest or indebtedness when it falls due, to declare all of the unpaid sale price due and payable and to proceed to a foreclosure. The deed of conveyance shall be executed on behalf of any improvement district by the chairman and secretary of the board of commissioners. (b) A receipt duly executed by a majority of the board of commissioners of an improvement district shall release the purchaser from further liability for the payment of the amount recited in the receipt. (c) The sale of all the property of an improvement district shall not work a forfeiture of the corporate entity of the district until all of the secured indebtedness of the district shall have been paid. (d) Upon the payment of all indebtedness for which a lien may be retained in the deed of conveyance, the chairman and secretary of the board of commissioners of an improvement district are authorized and directed to satisfy the lien by a deed or release, or by marginal entry upon the deed records where it may be recorded. Acts 1923, No. 322, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 7393; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3909.

(a) The transfer of property under this chapter shall be evidenced by a deed of conveyance in the usual form and with the usual covenants or warranty. However, a lien against the property sold shall be retained in the deed for all of the unpaid sale price with the right, upon default of payment of any interest or indebtedness when it falls due, to declare all of the unpaid sale price due and payable and to proceed to a foreclosure. The deed of conveyance shall be executed on behalf of any improvement district by the chairman and secretary of the board of commissioners.

(b) A receipt duly executed by a majority of the board of commissioners of an improvement district shall release the purchaser from further liability for the payment of the amount recited in the receipt.

(c) The sale of all the property of an improvement district shall not work a forfeiture of the corporate entity of the district until all of the secured indebtedness of the district shall have been paid.

(d) Upon the payment of all indebtedness for which a lien may be retained in the deed of conveyance, the chairman and secretary of the board of commissioners of an improvement district are authorized and directed to satisfy the lien by a deed or release, or by marginal entry upon the deed records where it may be recorded.

Acts 1923, No. 322, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 7393; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3909.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-314 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-169-314
Area of operation
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the area of operation of a regional housing authority shall include all of the counties for which the authority is created and established except that portion of the counties which lies within the territorial boundaries of any city of the first class. (b) The governing body of each of the counties in the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each additional county shall, by resolution, declare that there is a need for the inclusion of the county in the area of operation of the regional housing authority only if: (1) The governing body of each additional county finds that unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and (2) The governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each additional county finds that the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if the area of operation of the regional housing authority is increased to include the additional county. Acts 1943, No. 280, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3040.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the area of operation of a regional housing authority shall include all of the counties for which the authority is created and established except that portion of the counties which lies within the territorial boundaries of any city of the first class.

(b) The governing body of each of the counties in the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each additional county shall, by resolution, declare that there is a need for the inclusion of the county in the area of operation of the regional housing authority only if: (1) The governing body of each additional county finds that unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and (2) The governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each additional county finds that the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if the area of operation of the regional housing authority is increased to include the additional county.

(1) The governing body of each additional county finds that unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in the county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in the county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and

(2) The governing body of each of the counties then included in the area of operation of the regional housing authority, the commissioners of the regional housing authority, and the governing body of each additional county finds that the regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit if the area of operation of the regional housing authority is increased to include the additional county.

Acts 1943, No. 280, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3040.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-305-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 305 / Section 14-305-108
Records
Status: in_force

A county that receives a grant under this chapter shall: (1) Maintain a separate accounting of the grant funds received under this chapter; (2) Maintain all records related to the unpaved road project that is the subject of the grant awarded under this chapter for three (3) years from the date the unpaved road project is completed; and (3) Allow inspection by the Department of Agriculture of the records described in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 901,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

A county that receives a grant under this chapter shall:

(1) Maintain a separate accounting of the grant funds received under this chapter;

(2) Maintain all records related to the unpaved road project that is the subject of the grant awarded under this chapter for three (3) years from the date the unpaved road project is completed; and

(3) Allow inspection by the Department of Agriculture of the records described in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 901,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 48, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 898,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-188-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 188 / Section 14-188-122
Agreements with federal government
Status: in_force

(a) In any contract or amendatory or superseding contract for a loan entered into between any rural development authority and the federal government, or any of its agencies, with respect to any development project undertaken by the authority, any authority is authorized to make such covenants, including covenants with holders of obligations of the authority issued for purposes of the project involved, and to confer upon the federal government, or any of its agencies, such rights and remedies as the authority deems necessary to assure the fulfillment of the purposes for which the project was undertaken. (b) In any such contract, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the authority may agree to sell and convey the project, including all lands appertaining to it to which the contract relates, to the federal government, or any agency of it, upon the occurrence of such conditions as may be prescribed in the contract, and at a price, which may include the assumption by the federal government, or any agency of it, of the payment, when due, of the principal of, and interest on, outstanding obligations of the authority issued for purposes of the project involved, determined as prescribed in it and upon such other terms and conditions as are provided in it. (c) Any authority is authorized to enter into such supplementary contracts and to execute such conveyances as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Acts 1963, No. 172, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1420.

(a) In any contract or amendatory or superseding contract for a loan entered into between any rural development authority and the federal government, or any of its agencies, with respect to any development project undertaken by the authority, any authority is authorized to make such covenants, including covenants with holders of obligations of the authority issued for purposes of the project involved, and to confer upon the federal government, or any of its agencies, such rights and remedies as the authority deems necessary to assure the fulfillment of the purposes for which the project was undertaken.

(b) In any such contract, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the authority may agree to sell and convey the project, including all lands appertaining to it to which the contract relates, to the federal government, or any agency of it, upon the occurrence of such conditions as may be prescribed in the contract, and at a price, which may include the assumption by the federal government, or any agency of it, of the payment, when due, of the principal of, and interest on, outstanding obligations of the authority issued for purposes of the project involved, determined as prescribed in it and upon such other terms and conditions as are provided in it.

(c) Any authority is authorized to enter into such supplementary contracts and to execute such conveyances as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Acts 1963, No. 172, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1420.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-270-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 270 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-270-105
Audit of funds
Status: in_force

All state and county funds made available for community, city, or town projects under the provisions of this chapter shall be audited by the Division of Legislative Audit in connection with the annual audit of each county or city or town to assure that the funds have been used for the purposes for which they were made available under the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1977, No. 736, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1423; Acts 1991, No. 1009, § 5.

All state and county funds made available for community, city, or town projects under the provisions of this chapter shall be audited by the Division of Legislative Audit in connection with the annual audit of each county or city or town to assure that the funds have been used for the purposes for which they were made available under the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1977, No. 736, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1423; Acts 1991, No. 1009, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-58-103
Withholding of membership dues - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "municipality" means: (1) A city of the first class; (2) A city of the second class; (3) An incorporated town; or (4) A city or town department, agency, board, or commission. (b) (1) Effective January 1, 2006, upon receipt of a written request signed by a full-time municipal employee who is represented by a union or professional association, the municipality shall withhold membership dues of the union or professional association from the salary of the employee. (2) The withholding request authorized by this section shall be on a form provided to the employee by the municipality. (c) After a withholding request is received by the municipality and after withholding of an employee's dues is started under subsection (b) of this section, the withholding shall be discontinued only upon receipt of a written notice of cancellation signed by the employee. (d) The municipality shall transmit all dues that are withheld under this section to the union or professional association representing the employee within five (5) days of the end of the pay period. Acts 2005, No. 2133, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "municipality" means: (1) A city of the first class; (2) A city of the second class; (3) An incorporated town; or (4) A city or town department, agency, board, or commission.

(1) A city of the first class;

(2) A city of the second class;

(3) An incorporated town; or

(4) A city or town department, agency, board, or commission.

(b) (1) Effective January 1, 2006, upon receipt of a written request signed by a full-time municipal employee who is represented by a union or professional association, the municipality shall withhold membership dues of the union or professional association from the salary of the employee. (2) The withholding request authorized by this section shall be on a form provided to the employee by the municipality.

(1) Effective January 1, 2006, upon receipt of a written request signed by a full-time municipal employee who is represented by a union or professional association, the municipality shall withhold membership dues of the union or professional association from the salary of the employee.

(2) The withholding request authorized by this section shall be on a form provided to the employee by the municipality.

(c) After a withholding request is received by the municipality and after withholding of an employee's dues is started under subsection (b) of this section, the withholding shall be discontinued only upon receipt of a written notice of cancellation signed by the employee.

(d) The municipality shall transmit all dues that are withheld under this section to the union or professional association representing the employee within five (5) days of the end of the pay period.

Acts 2005, No. 2133, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-201
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is found and declared as a matter of legislative determination that the construction of flood control and drainage works by the United States of America, provided in any project which it has heretofore adopted and authorized or any project which it may hereafter adopt and authorize, and the perpetual operation and maintenance thereof as directed by the Secretary of the Army will be conducive to the public welfare and will result in great betterment and increase in value of lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines and electric power lines, and all other real property situate within the boundaries of the district wherein the flood control and drainage works may be constructed by the United States of America. (b) For the purpose of this subchapter, the amount of the increased value or betterment to such lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines and electric power lines, and all other real property lying within the boundaries of the district, which is estimated to accrue to the property by reason of the construction of the flood control and drainage works provided for in any such adopted and authorized project, and the costs of perpetual operation and maintenance thereof, shall be ascertained and definitely determined and fixed in the manner provided in §§ 14-120-221 and 14-120-222 . Acts 1937, No. 67, § 8, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.1.

(a) It is found and declared as a matter of legislative determination that the construction of flood control and drainage works by the United States of America, provided in any project which it has heretofore adopted and authorized or any project which it may hereafter adopt and authorize, and the perpetual operation and maintenance thereof as directed by the Secretary of the Army will be conducive to the public welfare and will result in great betterment and increase in value of lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines and electric power lines, and all other real property situate within the boundaries of the district wherein the flood control and drainage works may be constructed by the United States of America.

(b) For the purpose of this subchapter, the amount of the increased value or betterment to such lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines and electric power lines, and all other real property lying within the boundaries of the district, which is estimated to accrue to the property by reason of the construction of the flood control and drainage works provided for in any such adopted and authorized project, and the costs of perpetual operation and maintenance thereof, shall be ascertained and definitely determined and fixed in the manner provided in §§ 14-120-221 and 14-120-222 .

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 8, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-174-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 174 / Section 14-174-101
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide cities and counties with the authority to levy taxes to raise revenue for funding economic development projects to stimulate the local economy and to support private sector job creation opportunities. No funds generated by any tax levied pursuant to this subchapter shall be used as general operating revenue, but shall be expended for the purposes prescribed by §§ 14-174-105 - 14-174-107 or § 14-174-109 . Acts 1993, No. 1012, § 1; 1993, No. 1069, § 1; 2005, No. 1372, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide cities and counties with the authority to levy taxes to raise revenue for funding economic development projects to stimulate the local economy and to support private sector job creation opportunities. No funds generated by any tax levied pursuant to this subchapter shall be used as general operating revenue, but shall be expended for the purposes prescribed by §§ 14-174-105 - 14-174-107 or § 14-174-109 .

Acts 1993, No. 1012, § 1; 1993, No. 1069, § 1; 2005, No. 1372, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-705 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-15-705
Survey of lands sold for taxes
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the county surveyor to survey all lands sold for taxes in his or her county on the application of any person producing to him or her a certificate of purchase from the officer by whom the lands may have been sold. Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 1887; Pope's Dig., § 2404; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1207.

It shall be the duty of the county surveyor to survey all lands sold for taxes in his or her county on the application of any person producing to him or her a certificate of purchase from the officer by whom the lands may have been sold.

Rev. Stat., ch. 40, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 1887; Pope's Dig., § 2404; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-165-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 165 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-165-204
Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Any compact entered into under the provisions of this subchapter may provide that each party to the compact will issue bonds under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], and that all funds obtained by the issuance of the bonds will be used for a joint industrial development project. (b) Whenever the parties to the compact agree that each shall issue bonds under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], no bonds shall be issued by any party to the compact for use in the joint project unless the voters of each and every party to the compact approve the issuance of bonds. (c) The parties to the compact shall determine by agreement the portion of the total cost of any project that each party to the compact is to bear. Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-803.

(a) Any compact entered into under the provisions of this subchapter may provide that each party to the compact will issue bonds under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], and that all funds obtained by the issuance of the bonds will be used for a joint industrial development project.

(b) Whenever the parties to the compact agree that each shall issue bonds under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], no bonds shall be issued by any party to the compact for use in the joint project unless the voters of each and every party to the compact approve the issuance of bonds.

(c) The parties to the compact shall determine by agreement the portion of the total cost of any project that each party to the compact is to bear.

Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-208-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 208 / Section 14-208-103
Procedures and valuation formula
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) If an agreement under § 14-208-102 cannot be reached, the municipality and the rural water service shall each select one (1) qualified appraiser, and the two (2) appraisers selected shall then select a third appraiser for the purpose of conducting appraisals to determine the value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality. (B) The value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality shall be determined by using the factors set out in § 15-22-223(b)(2)(B) . (2) The agreement or decision of at least two (2) of the three (3) appraisers is the value. (3) If either the municipality or the rural water service is dissatisfied with the decision of the appraisers, either may institute an action in circuit court to challenge the reasonableness of the value determined by the appraisers. (b) The compensation required by this section shall be paid: (1) To the rural water service at a time not later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the date upon which the value is certified; (2) At a later date as mutually agreed upon by the parties; or (3) As determined by the circuit court. Acts 2009, No. 779, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) If an agreement under § 14-208-102 cannot be reached, the municipality and the rural water service shall each select one (1) qualified appraiser, and the two (2) appraisers selected shall then select a third appraiser for the purpose of conducting appraisals to determine the value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality. (B) The value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality shall be determined by using the factors set out in § 15-22-223(b)(2)(B) . (2) The agreement or decision of at least two (2) of the three (3) appraisers is the value. (3) If either the municipality or the rural water service is dissatisfied with the decision of the appraisers, either may institute an action in circuit court to challenge the reasonableness of the value determined by the appraisers.

(1) (A) If an agreement under § 14-208-102 cannot be reached, the municipality and the rural water service shall each select one (1) qualified appraiser, and the two (2) appraisers selected shall then select a third appraiser for the purpose of conducting appraisals to determine the value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality. (B) The value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality shall be determined by using the factors set out in § 15-22-223(b)(2)(B) .

(A) If an agreement under § 14-208-102 cannot be reached, the municipality and the rural water service shall each select one (1) qualified appraiser, and the two (2) appraisers selected shall then select a third appraiser for the purpose of conducting appraisals to determine the value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality.

(B) The value of customers, distribution properties, and facilities of the rural water service annexed by the municipality shall be determined by using the factors set out in § 15-22-223(b)(2)(B) .

(2) The agreement or decision of at least two (2) of the three (3) appraisers is the value.

(3) If either the municipality or the rural water service is dissatisfied with the decision of the appraisers, either may institute an action in circuit court to challenge the reasonableness of the value determined by the appraisers.

(b) The compensation required by this section shall be paid: (1) To the rural water service at a time not later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the date upon which the value is certified; (2) At a later date as mutually agreed upon by the parties; or (3) As determined by the circuit court.

(1) To the rural water service at a time not later than one hundred twenty (120) days following the date upon which the value is certified;

(2) At a later date as mutually agreed upon by the parties; or

(3) As determined by the circuit court.

Acts 2009, No. 779, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-284-108
Plans for improvement - Assessors and assessments generally
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after their qualification, the commissioners shall form plans for the improvements they intend to make and the equipment they intend to purchase. To that end, they may employ an architect, if a fire station is to be built, and shall file a copy of the plans or specifications with the county clerk. (b) They shall appoint three (3) assessors to assess the annual benefits which will accrue to the real property within the district from making the improvement and operation of the fire fighting equipment, and fix their compensation. The assessors shall take an oath that they will well and truly assess all annual benefits that will accrue to the landowners of the district by the making of the proposed improvement and the acquisition and operation of the fire fighting equipment. (c) The assessors shall proceed to assess the annual benefits to the lands within the district, and shall inscribe in a book each tract of land and shall extend opposite each tract of land the amount of annual benefits that will accrue each year to the land by reason of building and equipping the fire station and operating the fire equipment for the extinguishing of fires, and the keeping in repair of the streets or roads liable to be traversed by the fire fighting equipment. (d) In case of any reassessment, the reassessment shall be advertised and equalized in the same manner as provided in this section for making the original assessment. The owners of all property whose assessment has been raised shall have the right to be heard and to appeal from the decision of the assessors as in the original assessment. (e) The assessors shall place opposite each tract the name of the supposed owner as shown by the last county assessment. However, a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment, and the assessors shall correct errors which occur in the county assessment list. (f) The assessors shall hold their office at the pleasure of the board, which can fill any vacancy in the position of assessors. Acts 1939, No. 183, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-904; Acts 1991, No. 1144, § 1.

(a) Immediately after their qualification, the commissioners shall form plans for the improvements they intend to make and the equipment they intend to purchase. To that end, they may employ an architect, if a fire station is to be built, and shall file a copy of the plans or specifications with the county clerk.

(b) They shall appoint three (3) assessors to assess the annual benefits which will accrue to the real property within the district from making the improvement and operation of the fire fighting equipment, and fix their compensation. The assessors shall take an oath that they will well and truly assess all annual benefits that will accrue to the landowners of the district by the making of the proposed improvement and the acquisition and operation of the fire fighting equipment.

(c) The assessors shall proceed to assess the annual benefits to the lands within the district, and shall inscribe in a book each tract of land and shall extend opposite each tract of land the amount of annual benefits that will accrue each year to the land by reason of building and equipping the fire station and operating the fire equipment for the extinguishing of fires, and the keeping in repair of the streets or roads liable to be traversed by the fire fighting equipment.

(d) In case of any reassessment, the reassessment shall be advertised and equalized in the same manner as provided in this section for making the original assessment. The owners of all property whose assessment has been raised shall have the right to be heard and to appeal from the decision of the assessors as in the original assessment.

(e) The assessors shall place opposite each tract the name of the supposed owner as shown by the last county assessment. However, a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment, and the assessors shall correct errors which occur in the county assessment list.

(f) The assessors shall hold their office at the pleasure of the board, which can fill any vacancy in the position of assessors.

Acts 1939, No. 183, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-904; Acts 1991, No. 1144, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-264-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 264 / Section 14-264-106
Appropriation of city funds for hospital purposes
Status: in_force

(a) Upon each annual report's being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners, the city council may lend or appropriate funds from the general revenue fund of the city, or from such other funds as the city may have available, to make up any deficits or to provide such funds as may be necessary to carry on the operations of the hospital. (b) The city council, at any time other than when the annual report is filed, may lend or appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or from such other funds as the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the hospital. Acts 1947, No. 322, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4710.

(a) Upon each annual report's being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners, the city council may lend or appropriate funds from the general revenue fund of the city, or from such other funds as the city may have available, to make up any deficits or to provide such funds as may be necessary to carry on the operations of the hospital.

(b) The city council, at any time other than when the annual report is filed, may lend or appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or from such other funds as the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the hospital.

Acts 1947, No. 322, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4710.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-125-407
Processing applications - Certification of resulting districts
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall examine the applications, shall receive and file them, and shall record them in the book for the recording of applications for the organization of districts. The old districts shall cease to exist as districts, and the resulting districts shall constitute governmental subdivisions of this state and public bodies corporate and politic. The secretary shall issue to the directors of each resulting district a certificate, under the seal of the state, of the due constitution by division or combination, as the case may be, of the district and shall record the certificate with the application and statement. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.

The Secretary of State shall examine the applications, shall receive and file them, and shall record them in the book for the recording of applications for the organization of districts. The old districts shall cease to exist as districts, and the resulting districts shall constitute governmental subdivisions of this state and public bodies corporate and politic. The secretary shall issue to the directors of each resulting district a certificate, under the seal of the state, of the due constitution by division or combination, as the case may be, of the district and shall record the certificate with the application and statement.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-201
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Last federal census" means the most recent federal census taken prior to the filing of any petition as provided in this subchapter for the formation of any suburban improvement district; (2) "Majority in value" means a majority in assessed value as shown by the latest county assessment records for general taxes; (3) "Land" or "real property" means all property subject to taxation for the purposes of this subchapter; (4) "County court," "county judge," or "county clerk" means "circuit court," "circuit judge," or "circuit clerk" in the cases where the district contains lands in more than one (1) county; (5) "Nearby municipalities" means municipalities within ten (10) miles of any boundary of the district. Acts 1941, No. 41, §§ 1, 4, 5, 23; 1951, No. 115, § 1; 1967, No. 286, §§ 1-3; 1969, No. 230, §§ 1, 2; 1971, No. 263, § 1; 1981, No. 510, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-701, 20-704, 20-705, 20-723.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Last federal census" means the most recent federal census taken prior to the filing of any petition as provided in this subchapter for the formation of any suburban improvement district;

(2) "Majority in value" means a majority in assessed value as shown by the latest county assessment records for general taxes;

(3) "Land" or "real property" means all property subject to taxation for the purposes of this subchapter;

(4) "County court," "county judge," or "county clerk" means "circuit court," "circuit judge," or "circuit clerk" in the cases where the district contains lands in more than one (1) county;

(5) "Nearby municipalities" means municipalities within ten (10) miles of any boundary of the district.

Acts 1941, No. 41, §§ 1, 4, 5, 23; 1951, No. 115, § 1; 1967, No. 286, §§ 1-3; 1969, No. 230, §§ 1, 2; 1971, No. 263, § 1; 1981, No. 510, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-701, 20-704, 20-705, 20-723.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-606 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-116-606
Reassessments
Status: in_force

(a) In no event shall a reduction of assessments be made after the assessment of benefits has been confirmed by the court as provided in § 14-116-603 and obligations based on the assessments have been incurred, but any reduction in benefits shall be paid for by the water district as damages. The claim for those damages shall be secondary and subordinate to the rights of the holders of bonds or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness which have theretofore been issued. (b) If, by reason of a change of the improvement plan pursuant to § 14-116-504 , or change in land use, or any other reason, the board determines that current assessment on any land within the improvement project area has become inequitable, the board may direct the assessor to reassess the property. The assessor shall reassess the land in question, increasing the assessment if greater benefits will be received and reducing the assessment if benefits have decreased or if damages will be sustained. (c) All reassessments shall be made, advertised, and confirmed as is provided for the original assessment of benefits under this subchapter. (d) If any obligation of the water district arising from the improvement plan shall be outstanding at the time of a reassessment, the total liability thereon of land against which assessments of benefits have been confirmed shall be no less than the liability of the property by reason of the original assessment. Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.

(a) In no event shall a reduction of assessments be made after the assessment of benefits has been confirmed by the court as provided in § 14-116-603 and obligations based on the assessments have been incurred, but any reduction in benefits shall be paid for by the water district as damages. The claim for those damages shall be secondary and subordinate to the rights of the holders of bonds or other obligations or evidences of indebtedness which have theretofore been issued.

(b) If, by reason of a change of the improvement plan pursuant to § 14-116-504 , or change in land use, or any other reason, the board determines that current assessment on any land within the improvement project area has become inequitable, the board may direct the assessor to reassess the property. The assessor shall reassess the land in question, increasing the assessment if greater benefits will be received and reducing the assessment if benefits have decreased or if damages will be sustained.

(c) All reassessments shall be made, advertised, and confirmed as is provided for the original assessment of benefits under this subchapter.

(d) If any obligation of the water district arising from the improvement plan shall be outstanding at the time of a reassessment, the total liability thereon of land against which assessments of benefits have been confirmed shall be no less than the liability of the property by reason of the original assessment.

Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-93-127 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 93 / Section 14-93-127
Dissolution of district
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After all bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including interest, have been paid in full, then a district by unanimous vote of the board may be dissolved and all future levies and assessments cancelled, the board relieved from further duties, and the surplus funds of the district distributed in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (b) of this section if title to and control of the facilities constructed by the district have been taken over or assumed by a political subdivision, a municipal utility commission or agency, a regulated public utility, or an incorporated property owners' association served or benefitted by the facilities. (2) The districts are authorized, at the discretion of the board, to enter into repair and maintenance agreements or contracts and to expend funds of the districts for these purposes. (b) (1) In the event the board votes to dissolve the district under subsection (a) of this section, the board shall convert all assets into cash and shall first pay from such surplus funds all debts of the district, including any reasonable legal and other expenses incurred in connection with the dissolution. (2) (A) The board then shall refund all remaining funds of the district, pro rata, to the property owners who hold title to the property in the district at the time the refund is made. (B) (i) The pro rata refund to the property owners shall be made on the basis of the most recent assessment or reassessment of benefits on the parcels of property prior to dissolution and shall be in the same proportion that the assessed benefits of each individual parcel of property bears to the total of the assessed benefits of all the property in the district. (ii) No property owner whose property is delinquent in any sum for district assessments, penalties, or interest, at the time the refund is made, shall be counted in calculating the pro rata distribution, or receive any portion of the refund. (C) Within ninety (90) days after the distribution of the surplus funds has been completed, the board shall file a copy of the resolution of dissolution and a financial statement of the district, verified by all its members, in the office of the county clerk in the county in which the district is located. Amended by Act 2017, No. 819,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1983, No. 613, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2417.

(a) (1) After all bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including interest, have been paid in full, then a district by unanimous vote of the board may be dissolved and all future levies and assessments cancelled, the board relieved from further duties, and the surplus funds of the district distributed in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (b) of this section if title to and control of the facilities constructed by the district have been taken over or assumed by a political subdivision, a municipal utility commission or agency, a regulated public utility, or an incorporated property owners' association served or benefitted by the facilities. (2) The districts are authorized, at the discretion of the board, to enter into repair and maintenance agreements or contracts and to expend funds of the districts for these purposes.

(1) After all bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including interest, have been paid in full, then a district by unanimous vote of the board may be dissolved and all future levies and assessments cancelled, the board relieved from further duties, and the surplus funds of the district distributed in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection (b) of this section if title to and control of the facilities constructed by the district have been taken over or assumed by a political subdivision, a municipal utility commission or agency, a regulated public utility, or an incorporated property owners' association served or benefitted by the facilities.

(2) The districts are authorized, at the discretion of the board, to enter into repair and maintenance agreements or contracts and to expend funds of the districts for these purposes.

(b) (1) In the event the board votes to dissolve the district under subsection (a) of this section, the board shall convert all assets into cash and shall first pay from such surplus funds all debts of the district, including any reasonable legal and other expenses incurred in connection with the dissolution. (2) (A) The board then shall refund all remaining funds of the district, pro rata, to the property owners who hold title to the property in the district at the time the refund is made. (B) (i) The pro rata refund to the property owners shall be made on the basis of the most recent assessment or reassessment of benefits on the parcels of property prior to dissolution and shall be in the same proportion that the assessed benefits of each individual parcel of property bears to the total of the assessed benefits of all the property in the district. (ii) No property owner whose property is delinquent in any sum for district assessments, penalties, or interest, at the time the refund is made, shall be counted in calculating the pro rata distribution, or receive any portion of the refund. (C) Within ninety (90) days after the distribution of the surplus funds has been completed, the board shall file a copy of the resolution of dissolution and a financial statement of the district, verified by all its members, in the office of the county clerk in the county in which the district is located.

(1) In the event the board votes to dissolve the district under subsection (a) of this section, the board shall convert all assets into cash and shall first pay from such surplus funds all debts of the district, including any reasonable legal and other expenses incurred in connection with the dissolution.

(2) (A) The board then shall refund all remaining funds of the district, pro rata, to the property owners who hold title to the property in the district at the time the refund is made. (B) (i) The pro rata refund to the property owners shall be made on the basis of the most recent assessment or reassessment of benefits on the parcels of property prior to dissolution and shall be in the same proportion that the assessed benefits of each individual parcel of property bears to the total of the assessed benefits of all the property in the district. (ii) No property owner whose property is delinquent in any sum for district assessments, penalties, or interest, at the time the refund is made, shall be counted in calculating the pro rata distribution, or receive any portion of the refund. (C) Within ninety (90) days after the distribution of the surplus funds has been completed, the board shall file a copy of the resolution of dissolution and a financial statement of the district, verified by all its members, in the office of the county clerk in the county in which the district is located.

(A) The board then shall refund all remaining funds of the district, pro rata, to the property owners who hold title to the property in the district at the time the refund is made.

(B) (i) The pro rata refund to the property owners shall be made on the basis of the most recent assessment or reassessment of benefits on the parcels of property prior to dissolution and shall be in the same proportion that the assessed benefits of each individual parcel of property bears to the total of the assessed benefits of all the property in the district. (ii) No property owner whose property is delinquent in any sum for district assessments, penalties, or interest, at the time the refund is made, shall be counted in calculating the pro rata distribution, or receive any portion of the refund.

(i) The pro rata refund to the property owners shall be made on the basis of the most recent assessment or reassessment of benefits on the parcels of property prior to dissolution and shall be in the same proportion that the assessed benefits of each individual parcel of property bears to the total of the assessed benefits of all the property in the district.

(ii) No property owner whose property is delinquent in any sum for district assessments, penalties, or interest, at the time the refund is made, shall be counted in calculating the pro rata distribution, or receive any portion of the refund.

(C) Within ninety (90) days after the distribution of the surplus funds has been completed, the board shall file a copy of the resolution of dissolution and a financial statement of the district, verified by all its members, in the office of the county clerk in the county in which the district is located.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 819,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1983, No. 613, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2417.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-15-101
Audit of accounts after expiration of term
Status: in_force

When the term of any sheriff and ex officio collector or a county collector or county treasurer or any county official required by law to make bond expires, within ten (10) days the county judge shall employ a reputable public accountant or a qualified Division of Legislative Audit employee to audit the account of the retiring official and ascertain the amount due the county, state, and other funds. However, this audit shall not be made if the county judge of the county affected decides that the audit is unnecessary. Acts 1927, No. 85, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 10442; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-235.

When the term of any sheriff and ex officio collector or a county collector or county treasurer or any county official required by law to make bond expires, within ten (10) days the county judge shall employ a reputable public accountant or a qualified Division of Legislative Audit employee to audit the account of the retiring official and ascertain the amount due the county, state, and other funds. However, this audit shall not be made if the county judge of the county affected decides that the audit is unnecessary.

Acts 1927, No. 85, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 10442; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-235.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-41-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-41-203
Entry on tax books required - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the county clerk on receiving the certificate provided for in § 14-41-202(a) to file it in his or her office. Thereafter, before he or she shall deliver the tax books to the assessor, he or she shall enter the number of each lot and block on the tax book for real estate as other real estate is entered, and it shall be assessed as other real estate of like character. (b) In counties where there is no county clerk, it shall be the duty of the circuit clerks, before they shall thereafter deliver the tax books to the assessor, to enter the number of each lot and block appearing upon any map or plat of any addition to any city or incorporated town in this state which is filed in their office on the tax books for real estate, and it shall be assessed as other real estate of like character. (c) The failure of any county clerk to comply with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be a misdemeanor. On conviction, he or she shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Acts 1907, No. 306, §§ 4-6, p. 730; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7484-7486; Pope's Dig., §§ 9527-9529; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-404 -- 19-406.

(a) It shall be the duty of the county clerk on receiving the certificate provided for in § 14-41-202(a) to file it in his or her office. Thereafter, before he or she shall deliver the tax books to the assessor, he or she shall enter the number of each lot and block on the tax book for real estate as other real estate is entered, and it shall be assessed as other real estate of like character.

(b) In counties where there is no county clerk, it shall be the duty of the circuit clerks, before they shall thereafter deliver the tax books to the assessor, to enter the number of each lot and block appearing upon any map or plat of any addition to any city or incorporated town in this state which is filed in their office on the tax books for real estate, and it shall be assessed as other real estate of like character.

(c) The failure of any county clerk to comply with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be a misdemeanor. On conviction, he or she shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Acts 1907, No. 306, §§ 4-6, p. 730; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7484-7486; Pope's Dig., §§ 9527-9529; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-404 -- 19-406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-217-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 217 / Section 14-217-113
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Refunding bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and applied as provided by § 19-9-301 . Acts 1975, No. 490, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1911.

Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Refunding bonds may be either sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and applied as provided by § 19-9-301 .

Acts 1975, No. 490, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-52-306
Participation in political activities
Status: in_force

Except when on duty or acting in his or her official capacity, no law enforcement officer of a city or incorporated town shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or be denied the right to refrain from engaging in the activity. Acts 1991, No. 564, § 8.

Except when on duty or acting in his or her official capacity, no law enforcement officer of a city or incorporated town shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or be denied the right to refrain from engaging in the activity.

Acts 1991, No. 564, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-39-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-39-105
Duties of receiver, etc
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as appointed and qualified, the receiver and back-tax collector shall enter upon the duties of his or her office. (b) It shall be the receiver and back-tax collector's duty, and he or she is empowered, to take possession of all books, papers, and documents pertaining to the assessment and collection of taxes embraced by this chapter. He or she shall also take possession of all the private property, if any, belonging to the extinct corporation, respectively. Acts 1883, No. 22, § 5, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., § 7646; Pope's Dig., § 9768; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-505.

(a) As soon as appointed and qualified, the receiver and back-tax collector shall enter upon the duties of his or her office.

(b) It shall be the receiver and back-tax collector's duty, and he or she is empowered, to take possession of all books, papers, and documents pertaining to the assessment and collection of taxes embraced by this chapter. He or she shall also take possession of all the private property, if any, belonging to the extinct corporation, respectively.

Acts 1883, No. 22, § 5, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., § 7646; Pope's Dig., § 9768; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-269-306
Commissioners - Reports - Appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioners shall submit quarterly reports, beginning three (3) months after they take their oath of office and each three (3) months thereafter, reporting in full on the operations including an accounting of receipts and disbursements, to the mayor and city council and shall furnish such other and further reports, data, and information as may be requested by the mayor and city council. (2) The quarterly report to the mayor and city council, with respect to receipts and disbursements, shall be certified by the commissioners as correct. (3) The commissioners shall further submit an annual audit of the operations of the parks and recreation program to the mayor and city council. (b) (1) Upon each quarterly report being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners, the city council may appropriate funds from the general revenue fund of the city or from such other funds as the city may have available to make up any deficits or to provide such funds as may be necessary to carry on the operations of the parks and recreation program. (2) At any time other than when the quarterly report is filed, the city council may appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or from such other funds as the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the parks and recreation program. Acts 1949, No. 471, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3627, 19-3629.

(a) (1) The commissioners shall submit quarterly reports, beginning three (3) months after they take their oath of office and each three (3) months thereafter, reporting in full on the operations including an accounting of receipts and disbursements, to the mayor and city council and shall furnish such other and further reports, data, and information as may be requested by the mayor and city council. (2) The quarterly report to the mayor and city council, with respect to receipts and disbursements, shall be certified by the commissioners as correct. (3) The commissioners shall further submit an annual audit of the operations of the parks and recreation program to the mayor and city council.

(1) The commissioners shall submit quarterly reports, beginning three (3) months after they take their oath of office and each three (3) months thereafter, reporting in full on the operations including an accounting of receipts and disbursements, to the mayor and city council and shall furnish such other and further reports, data, and information as may be requested by the mayor and city council.

(2) The quarterly report to the mayor and city council, with respect to receipts and disbursements, shall be certified by the commissioners as correct.

(3) The commissioners shall further submit an annual audit of the operations of the parks and recreation program to the mayor and city council.

(b) (1) Upon each quarterly report being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners, the city council may appropriate funds from the general revenue fund of the city or from such other funds as the city may have available to make up any deficits or to provide such funds as may be necessary to carry on the operations of the parks and recreation program. (2) At any time other than when the quarterly report is filed, the city council may appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or from such other funds as the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the parks and recreation program.

(1) Upon each quarterly report being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners, the city council may appropriate funds from the general revenue fund of the city or from such other funds as the city may have available to make up any deficits or to provide such funds as may be necessary to carry on the operations of the parks and recreation program.

(2) At any time other than when the quarterly report is filed, the city council may appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or from such other funds as the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the parks and recreation program.

Acts 1949, No. 471, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3627, 19-3629.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-272-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 272 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-272-101
Expired
Status: repealed

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 28, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 28, eff. 5/23/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1032,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 1032, § 1; 1993, No. 231, § 1; 1995, No. 489, § 1; 1997, No. 183, § 1; 1997, No. 385, § 2; 1997, No. 1264, § 1; 2001, No. 165, § 1; 2003, No. 198, § 1.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 28, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 28, eff. 5/23/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 132, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1032,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 1032, § 1; 1993, No. 231, § 1; 1995, No. 489, § 1; 1997, No. 183, § 1; 1997, No. 385, § 2; 1997, No. 1264, § 1; 2001, No. 165, § 1; 2003, No. 198, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-51-303
Political activities
Status: in_force

In addition to all powers and duties provided by law, the civil service commissions for police and fire departments of cities of the first and second class shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the political activities of fire department and police department personnel. Acts 1987, No. 67, § 1.

In addition to all powers and duties provided by law, the civil service commissions for police and fire departments of cities of the first and second class shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the political activities of fire department and police department personnel.

Acts 1987, No. 67, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-605 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-88-605
Redemption of lands
Status: in_force

(a) Any person holding an interest in any land sold or delinquent to any municipal improvement district shall be permitted to obtain a deed or redemption receipt, as the case may be, by payment of the amount for which the land was sold to the district, without interest, or the face of the tax for which the land is delinquent in the event it has not been sold to the district. (b) All moneys received from any of these redemptions shall be placed in the street fund of the city and shall be used in the maintenance of the streets of the district. No funds so received by the city shall be diverted from the street fund and used for any other purposes. Acts 1945, No. 215, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-139.

(a) Any person holding an interest in any land sold or delinquent to any municipal improvement district shall be permitted to obtain a deed or redemption receipt, as the case may be, by payment of the amount for which the land was sold to the district, without interest, or the face of the tax for which the land is delinquent in the event it has not been sold to the district.

(b) All moneys received from any of these redemptions shall be placed in the street fund of the city and shall be used in the maintenance of the streets of the district. No funds so received by the city shall be diverted from the street fund and used for any other purposes.

Acts 1945, No. 215, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-139.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-217 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-217
Investment in bonds authorized
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for the investment of bank, insurance company, and retirement funds. Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for the investment of bank, insurance company, and retirement funds.

Acts 1963, No. 206, § 7; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 60, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 225, § 4; 1981, No. 425, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-168-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 168 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-168-303
Powers supplemental
Status: in_force

The powers conferred by this subchapter are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred upon local governments and improvement districts by the General Assembly relating to the issuance of bonds. Acts 2001, No. 1197, § 4.

The powers conferred by this subchapter are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred upon local governments and improvement districts by the General Assembly relating to the issuance of bonds.

Acts 2001, No. 1197, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-54-1202
Form of ordinance
Status: in_force

Authority for the regulation authorized in § 14-54-1201 may be had by the passage of an ordinance in the following form: "An ordinance to regulate the production, transportation, processing, handling, sampling, examination, grading, labeling, regrading, and sale of milk and milk products; the inspection of dairy herds, dairies, and milk plants; the issuing and revocation of permits to milk producers and distributors; the placarding of restaurants and other establishments serving milk or milk products; and the fixing of penalties. "The city of ............... ordains: Section 1. " The production, transportation, processing, handling, sampling, examination, grading, labeling, regrading, and sale of all milk and milk products sold for ultimate consumption within the city of ..............., or its police jurisdiction, the inspection of dairy herds, dairies, and milk plants, the issuing and revocation of permits to milk producers and distributors, the placarding of restaurants and other establishments serving milk or milk products, and the fixing of penalties, shall be regulated in accordance with the terms of the 1939 edition of the United States Public Health Service Milk Ordinance, a certified copy of which shall be on file in the office of the city clerk: Provided, That the blank spaces following the words "city of" in said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance shall be understood to refer to the city of ...............; Provided further, That in section 8 of said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance the ............... alternative wording shall apply: Provided further, That sections 16 and 17 of said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance shall be replaced, respectively, by sections 2 and 3 below. Section 2. " Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conviction be punished by ................ Section 3. " All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed; and this ordinance shall take effect ............... upon its adoption and publication." Acts 1935, No. 121, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9973; Acts 1939, No. 131, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3402.

Authority for the regulation authorized in § 14-54-1201 may be had by the passage of an ordinance in the following form:

"An ordinance to regulate the production, transportation, processing, handling, sampling, examination, grading, labeling, regrading, and sale of milk and milk products; the inspection of dairy herds, dairies, and milk plants; the issuing and revocation of permits to milk producers and distributors; the placarding of restaurants and other establishments serving milk or milk products; and the fixing of penalties.

"The city of ............... ordains:

Section 1. " The production, transportation, processing, handling, sampling, examination, grading, labeling, regrading, and sale of all milk and milk products sold for ultimate consumption within the city of ..............., or its police jurisdiction, the inspection of dairy herds, dairies, and milk plants, the issuing and revocation of permits to milk producers and distributors, the placarding of restaurants and other establishments serving milk or milk products, and the fixing of penalties, shall be regulated in accordance with the terms of the 1939 edition of the United States Public Health Service Milk Ordinance, a certified copy of which shall be on file in the office of the city clerk: Provided, That the blank spaces following the words "city of" in said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance shall be understood to refer to the city of ...............; Provided further, That in section 8 of said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance the ............... alternative wording shall apply: Provided further, That sections 16 and 17 of said Public Health Service Milk Ordinance shall be replaced, respectively, by sections 2 and 3 below.

Section 2. " Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall upon conviction be punished by ................

Section 3. " All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed; and this ordinance shall take effect ............... upon its adoption and publication."

Acts 1935, No. 121, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9973; Acts 1939, No. 131, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-127 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-127
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this subchapter, and the interest thereon, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including property, income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 15; 1983, No. 442, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4075.

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

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 15; 1983, No. 442, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4075.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-24-115
Notice of redemption, etc
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court to furnish the sheriff of the county with a true copy of the order of the court within ten (10) days after the adjournment of the court. Then it shall be the duty of the sheriff to notify the holders of the county scrip to present the scrip to the court, at the time and place fixed, for redemption, cancellation, reissuance, or classification of it, or for any other purpose whatever specified in the order of the court, by putting up at the courthouse door and at the election precincts in each township of the county, at least thirty (30) days before the time appointed by the order of the court for the presentation of the scrip, a true copy of the order of the court in the premises, and by publishing it in newspapers printed and published in the State of Arkansas for two (2) weeks in succession, the last insertion to be at least thirty (30) days before the time fixed by the court for the presentation of the scrip. Acts 1857, § 2, p. 50; C. & M. Dig., § 1995; Pope's Dig., § 2541; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-817.

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court to furnish the sheriff of the county with a true copy of the order of the court within ten (10) days after the adjournment of the court. Then it shall be the duty of the sheriff to notify the holders of the county scrip to present the scrip to the court, at the time and place fixed, for redemption, cancellation, reissuance, or classification of it, or for any other purpose whatever specified in the order of the court, by putting up at the courthouse door and at the election precincts in each township of the county, at least thirty (30) days before the time appointed by the order of the court for the presentation of the scrip, a true copy of the order of the court in the premises, and by publishing it in newspapers printed and published in the State of Arkansas for two (2) weeks in succession, the last insertion to be at least thirty (30) days before the time fixed by the court for the presentation of the scrip.

Acts 1857, § 2, p. 50; C. & M. Dig., § 1995; Pope's Dig., § 2541; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-817.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-211 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-234-211
Acceleration of maturities - Priorities between bond issues - Execution of indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds may contain provisions for the acceleration of the maturities of all unmatured bonds in the event of default in the payment of any principal or interest maturing under the bond issue, or upon failure to meet any sinking fund requirements, or in any other event stipulated in the ordinance. Such provisions will be binding. (b) The priorities as between successive issues of revenue bonds may also be controlled by the provisions of the ordinance. (c) The ordinance may also, if deemed desirable, provide for the execution, contemporaneously with the execution of bonds, by the municipality of an indenture: (1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation; (3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds; (4) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (5) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities; (6) Containing any covenants on the part of the municipality relating to the construction or acquisition of the works, the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (7) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable. Acts 1933, No. 131, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 10016; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4216.

(a) The ordinance authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds may contain provisions for the acceleration of the maturities of all unmatured bonds in the event of default in the payment of any principal or interest maturing under the bond issue, or upon failure to meet any sinking fund requirements, or in any other event stipulated in the ordinance. Such provisions will be binding.

(b) The priorities as between successive issues of revenue bonds may also be controlled by the provisions of the ordinance.

(c) The ordinance may also, if deemed desirable, provide for the execution, contemporaneously with the execution of bonds, by the municipality of an indenture: (1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese; (2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation; (3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds; (4) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues; (5) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities; (6) Containing any covenants on the part of the municipality relating to the construction or acquisition of the works, the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and (7) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable.

(1) Defining the rights of the bondholders inter sese;

(2) Appointing a trustee for the bondholders, which trustee may be a domestic or foreign corporation;

(3) Vesting in the trustee, to such extent as is deemed advisable, all rights of action under the bonds;

(4) Providing for the priority of lien as between successive bond issues;

(5) Providing for the acceleration of bond maturities;

(6) Containing any covenants on the part of the municipality relating to the construction or acquisition of the works, the application or safeguarding of the proceeds of the bonds, or other covenants intended for the protection of the bondholders; and

(7) Containing any other provisions, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, which are consistent with the terms of this subchapter and which may be deemed desirable.

Acts 1933, No. 131, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 10016; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-225 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-284-225
Assessment - When annexed into a municipality
Status: in_force

No property located within the bounds of a municipality shall be assessed, taxed, or required to pay fees to any fire protection district after March 29, 1995, unless: (1) There is a mutual, formal agreement between the municipality and the fire protection district to provide fire protection services to the property; or (2) Bonded indebtedness for fire protection equipment or facilities was incurred by the fire protection district prior to the date of annexation of such property and the indebtedness incurred before annexation has not been retired. Acts 1995, No. 828, § 1.

No property located within the bounds of a municipality shall be assessed, taxed, or required to pay fees to any fire protection district after March 29, 1995, unless:

(1) There is a mutual, formal agreement between the municipality and the fire protection district to provide fire protection services to the property; or

(2) Bonded indebtedness for fire protection equipment or facilities was incurred by the fire protection district prior to the date of annexation of such property and the indebtedness incurred before annexation has not been retired.

Acts 1995, No. 828, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-506 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-120-506
Suit to collect taxes on property in custody of another court
Status: in_force

In suits by a drainage district, levee district, or drainage and levee district to collect taxes on any property in the custody of a court other than that in which the tax suit is brought, the decree shall adjudicate the amount and legality of the tax. The district shall file a certified copy of the decree in the court having the custody of the property for appropriate action for the payment of the tax. Acts 1939, No. 60, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-815.

In suits by a drainage district, levee district, or drainage and levee district to collect taxes on any property in the custody of a court other than that in which the tax suit is brought, the decree shall adjudicate the amount and legality of the tax. The district shall file a certified copy of the decree in the court having the custody of the property for appropriate action for the payment of the tax.

Acts 1939, No. 60, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-815.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-20-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-20-111
Marriage license fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The quorum court of a county may levy, in addition to fees and taxes now charged, a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) on each application for a marriage license. (2) The fee levied under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be collected by the county clerk at the time application for a marriage license is made. (b) All fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited by the county treasurer to the county general fund and shall be appropriated by the quorum court as provided by law. (c) In addition to the fee collected under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the following fees shall be charged and collected by the county clerk when an application for a marriage license is made: (1) Thirty dollars ($30.00) under § 21-6-413(a)(7) ; (2) Thirteen dollars ($13.00) under § 16-20-407(a) ; (3) Ten dollars ($10.00) under § 9-30-109(b) ; (4) One dollar ($1.00) under § 20-7-123(b)(1)(D)(i) ; (5) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(41) ; and (6) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(42) . Amended by Act 2023, No. 273,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1953, No. 45, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-423; 1989, No. 465, § 1.

(a) (1) The quorum court of a county may levy, in addition to fees and taxes now charged, a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) on each application for a marriage license. (2) The fee levied under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be collected by the county clerk at the time application for a marriage license is made.

(1) The quorum court of a county may levy, in addition to fees and taxes now charged, a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) on each application for a marriage license.

(2) The fee levied under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be collected by the county clerk at the time application for a marriage license is made.

(b) All fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited by the county treasurer to the county general fund and shall be appropriated by the quorum court as provided by law.

(c) In addition to the fee collected under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the following fees shall be charged and collected by the county clerk when an application for a marriage license is made: (1) Thirty dollars ($30.00) under § 21-6-413(a)(7) ; (2) Thirteen dollars ($13.00) under § 16-20-407(a) ; (3) Ten dollars ($10.00) under § 9-30-109(b) ; (4) One dollar ($1.00) under § 20-7-123(b)(1)(D)(i) ; (5) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(41) ; and (6) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(42) .

(1) Thirty dollars ($30.00) under § 21-6-413(a)(7) ;

(2) Thirteen dollars ($13.00) under § 16-20-407(a) ;

(3) Ten dollars ($10.00) under § 9-30-109(b) ;

(4) One dollar ($1.00) under § 20-7-123(b)(1)(D)(i) ;

(5) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(41) ; and

(6) Fifty cents (50¢) under § 21-6-406(a)(42) .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 273,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1953, No. 45, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-423; 1989, No. 465, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-116-104
Chapter controlling
Status: in_force

This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling. The provisions of any other law of this state, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a water district organized under this chapter. Acts 1957, No. 114, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1415.

This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling. The provisions of any other law of this state, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a water district organized under this chapter.

Acts 1957, No. 114, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1415.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 14 / Section 14-86-1403
Notice required
Status: in_force

At least twenty (20) days prior to selling or filing suit to sell any lands for nonpayment of improvement district assessments, the person charged with making the sale or filing the suit shall mail, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of the lands at his last known address a notice: (1) Describing the delinquent lands; (2) Specifying the year of delinquency; (3) Stating the amount necessary for redemption; and (4) Advising the owner that he may redeem the lands at any time within twenty (20) days of the date the notice is mailed. Acts 1979, No. 628, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1156; Acts 1991, No. 92, § 2.

At least twenty (20) days prior to selling or filing suit to sell any lands for nonpayment of improvement district assessments, the person charged with making the sale or filing the suit shall mail, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of the lands at his last known address a notice:

(1) Describing the delinquent lands;

(2) Specifying the year of delinquency;

(3) Stating the amount necessary for redemption; and

(4) Advising the owner that he may redeem the lands at any time within twenty (20) days of the date the notice is mailed.

Acts 1979, No. 628, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1156; Acts 1991, No. 92, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-49-205
Secretary of board
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect one (1) of its members as secretary. (b) The secretary shall: (1) Keep the books and records of the board; (2) Conduct the correspondence of the board; (3) Report the evidence at all trials; (4) Act as clerk when the board shall constitute a trial court; and (5) Perform any other duties that may be ordered by the board. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.

(a) The board shall elect one (1) of its members as secretary.

(b) The secretary shall: (1) Keep the books and records of the board; (2) Conduct the correspondence of the board; (3) Report the evidence at all trials; (4) Act as clerk when the board shall constitute a trial court; and (5) Perform any other duties that may be ordered by the board.

(1) Keep the books and records of the board;

(2) Conduct the correspondence of the board;

(3) Report the evidence at all trials;

(4) Act as clerk when the board shall constitute a trial court; and

(5) Perform any other duties that may be ordered by the board.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-25-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-25-103
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All funds received by a county official by virtue of his or her official position shall be deposited intact to the accounts authorized in § 14-25-102 . This section shall apply to all public funds coming into the hands of the official, including, but not limited to, the following: fines, fees, taxes, trust funds, federal funds, etc. (b) Public funds received by one (1) county official and required by law to be transferred to another county official shall be deposited into the account of the first official receiving the funds, and then a check shall be written upon that account to properly transfer the funds. Acts 1973, No. 173, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1803.

(a) All funds received by a county official by virtue of his or her official position shall be deposited intact to the accounts authorized in § 14-25-102 . This section shall apply to all public funds coming into the hands of the official, including, but not limited to, the following: fines, fees, taxes, trust funds, federal funds, etc.

(b) Public funds received by one (1) county official and required by law to be transferred to another county official shall be deposited into the account of the first official receiving the funds, and then a check shall be written upon that account to properly transfer the funds.

Acts 1973, No. 173, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-201-201
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subchapter shall not be construed to repeal or amend any valid local or special act heretofore passed pertaining to the operation, control, or management of any light or water plant or sewer system nor to the creation or election of any board of directors or like board elected or appointed pursuant to any special act or acts, nor to plants or systems organized as improvement districts. (2) Any acts providing for election of members of any boards or commissions shall remain in full force and effect. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the city council of any city subject to the terms of this subchapter from repealing or amending any act which it may have passed pursuant to the authority conferred by this subchapter. Acts 1953, No. 562, §§ 2, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4052, 19-4060.

(a) (1) This subchapter shall not be construed to repeal or amend any valid local or special act heretofore passed pertaining to the operation, control, or management of any light or water plant or sewer system nor to the creation or election of any board of directors or like board elected or appointed pursuant to any special act or acts, nor to plants or systems organized as improvement districts. (2) Any acts providing for election of members of any boards or commissions shall remain in full force and effect.

(1) This subchapter shall not be construed to repeal or amend any valid local or special act heretofore passed pertaining to the operation, control, or management of any light or water plant or sewer system nor to the creation or election of any board of directors or like board elected or appointed pursuant to any special act or acts, nor to plants or systems organized as improvement districts.

(2) Any acts providing for election of members of any boards or commissions shall remain in full force and effect.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit the city council of any city subject to the terms of this subchapter from repealing or amending any act which it may have passed pursuant to the authority conferred by this subchapter.

Acts 1953, No. 562, §§ 2, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4052, 19-4060.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-267-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 267 / Section 14-267-104
Authority
Status: in_force

Any municipality and any county in this state is authorized to own, acquire, contruct, 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, or improvement of pollution control facilities for the disposal or control of sewerage, solid waste, water pollution, air pollution, or any combination thereof; any such undertaking, or combination of such undertakings, shall be sometimes referred to in this chapter as a "pollution control project." Acts 1973, No. 247, § 2; 1975, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1902.

Any municipality and any county in this state is authorized to own, acquire, contruct, 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, or improvement of pollution control facilities for the disposal or control of sewerage, solid waste, water pollution, air pollution, or any combination thereof; any such undertaking, or combination of such undertakings, shall be sometimes referred to in this chapter as a "pollution control project."

Acts 1973, No. 247, § 2; 1975, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-266-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 266 / Section 14-266-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Ambulance Licensing Act". Amended by Act 2017, No. 1122,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5901.

This chapter shall be known as the "Ambulance Licensing Act".

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

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-74-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 74 / Section 14-74-102
Enumeration of taxing agencies and instrumentalities
Status: in_force

The taxing agencies and instrumentalities to which this chapter is applicable shall be all those recited in those acts of the United States Congress and that may be recited in any amendment thereof, including the following: All the taxing agencies or instrumentalities hereinafter named, payable: (1) Out of assessments or taxes, or both, levied against and constituting liens upon property in any of the taxing agencies or instrumentalities; (2) Out of property acquired by foreclosure of the assessments or taxes or both; (3) Out of income derived by the taxing agencies or instrumentalities from the sale of water or power or both, or any combination thereof; or (4) From any combination of: (A) Drainage, drainage and levee, levee, reclamation, water, irrigation, or other similar districts, commonly designated as agricultural improvement districts or local improvement districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating certain improvements or projects devoted chiefly to the improvement of lands therein for agricultural purposes; (B) Local improvement districts such as sewer, paving, sanitary, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purposes designated by their respective names; (C) Local improvement districts such as road, highway, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of grading, paving, or otherwise improving public streets, roads, or highways; (D) Public school districts or public school authorities organized or created for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating public schools or public school facilities; (E) Local improvement districts such as port, navigation, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating ports and port facilities; or (F) A city, town, village, borough, township, or other municipality, a receiver of a city, town, village, borough, township, or municipality, or an improvement district of a public utility created under § 14-62-109(c)(5) . Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1301.

The taxing agencies and instrumentalities to which this chapter is applicable shall be all those recited in those acts of the United States Congress and that may be recited in any amendment thereof, including the following:

All the taxing agencies or instrumentalities hereinafter named, payable:

(1) Out of assessments or taxes, or both, levied against and constituting liens upon property in any of the taxing agencies or instrumentalities;

(2) Out of property acquired by foreclosure of the assessments or taxes or both;

(3) Out of income derived by the taxing agencies or instrumentalities from the sale of water or power or both, or any combination thereof; or

(4) From any combination of: (A) Drainage, drainage and levee, levee, reclamation, water, irrigation, or other similar districts, commonly designated as agricultural improvement districts or local improvement districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating certain improvements or projects devoted chiefly to the improvement of lands therein for agricultural purposes; (B) Local improvement districts such as sewer, paving, sanitary, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purposes designated by their respective names; (C) Local improvement districts such as road, highway, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of grading, paving, or otherwise improving public streets, roads, or highways; (D) Public school districts or public school authorities organized or created for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating public schools or public school facilities; (E) Local improvement districts such as port, navigation, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating ports and port facilities; or (F) A city, town, village, borough, township, or other municipality, a receiver of a city, town, village, borough, township, or municipality, or an improvement district of a public utility created under § 14-62-109(c)(5) .

(A) Drainage, drainage and levee, levee, reclamation, water, irrigation, or other similar districts, commonly designated as agricultural improvement districts or local improvement districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating certain improvements or projects devoted chiefly to the improvement of lands therein for agricultural purposes;

(B) Local improvement districts such as sewer, paving, sanitary, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purposes designated by their respective names;

(C) Local improvement districts such as road, highway, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of grading, paving, or otherwise improving public streets, roads, or highways;

(D) Public school districts or public school authorities organized or created for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating public schools or public school facilities;

(E) Local improvement districts such as port, navigation, or other similar districts, organized or created for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating ports and port facilities; or

(F) A city, town, village, borough, township, or other municipality, a receiver of a city, town, village, borough, township, or municipality, or an improvement district of a public utility created under § 14-62-109(c)(5) .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-142-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 142 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-142-207
Bonds generally - Authorizing ordinance for municipalities
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever one hundred (100) or more tax-paying electors of any municipality shall file a petition with the mayor: (1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and (2) Authorizing the legislative body of the municipality to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of a public library and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, a legislative body shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by ordinance specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72. (b) Whenever one hundred (100) or more tax-paying electors of any county shall file a petition with the county court: (1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and (2) Authorizing the county court to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of county libraries for county library services or systems and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, the county court shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by order specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72. Acts 1993, No. 920, §§ 7, 8.

(a) Whenever one hundred (100) or more tax-paying electors of any municipality shall file a petition with the mayor: (1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and (2) Authorizing the legislative body of the municipality to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of a public library and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, a legislative body shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by ordinance specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72.

(1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and

(2) Authorizing the legislative body of the municipality to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of a public library and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, a legislative body shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by ordinance specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72.

(b) Whenever one hundred (100) or more tax-paying electors of any county shall file a petition with the county court: (1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and (2) Authorizing the county court to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of county libraries for county library services or systems and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, the county court shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by order specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72.

(1) Asking that an ad valorem tax on real and personal property be levied for capital improvements, which petition shall specify a rate of taxation not to exceed three (3) mills on the dollar; and

(2) Authorizing the county court to issue bonds as prescribed by this subchapter for capital improvements to or construction of county libraries for county library services or systems and to pledge all or any part of the tax for the purpose of retiring the bonds, the county court shall authorize the issuance of the bonds by order specifying the maximum principal amount of bonds to be issued, and the rate of any ad valorem tax to be levied and pledged to the retirement of the bonds as specified in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, as amended by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 72.

Acts 1993, No. 920, §§ 7, 8.