Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-186-205
Authority - Activities in which city or town may engage
Status: in_force

Through the municipal port authority created under § 14-186-203 , any city or incorporated town may engage in promoting, developing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating harbors, ports, river-rail terminals, barge terminals, parks for industrial and commercial operations and improvements, and facilities incident to them, within or without the corporate limits of the city or town, including the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of such harbors, ports, river-rail terminals, barge terminals, parks for industrial and commercial operations, improvements, and facilities including, without limitation, highways, railroads, bridges, utilities, and other facilities necessary or essential for the proper operation of them, subject to the purposes and restrictions set forth in § 14-186-204 . Acts 1947, No. 167, § 2; 1983, No. 622, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2721.

Through the municipal port authority created under § 14-186-203 , any city or incorporated town may engage in promoting, developing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating harbors, ports, river-rail terminals, barge terminals, parks for industrial and commercial operations and improvements, and facilities incident to them, within or without the corporate limits of the city or town, including the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of such harbors, ports, river-rail terminals, barge terminals, parks for industrial and commercial operations, improvements, and facilities including, without limitation, highways, railroads, bridges, utilities, and other facilities necessary or essential for the proper operation of them, subject to the purposes and restrictions set forth in § 14-186-204 .

Acts 1947, No. 167, § 2; 1983, No. 622, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2721.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-706 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-169-706
Assistance by municipalities and other public bodies
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality or other public body is authorized, without limiting any provision in § 14-169-705 , to do any and all things necessary to aid and cooperate in the planning and undertaking of any urban renewal project in the area in which the municipality or public body is authorized to act, including the furnishing of such financial and other assistance as the municipality or public body is authorized by § 14-169-601 et seq. to furnish for, or in connection with, a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project. (b) A housing authority is authorized to delegate to a municipality or other public body any of the powers or functions of the authority with respect to the planning or undertaking of an urban renewal project in the area in which the municipality or public body is authorized to act. The municipality or public body is authorized to carry out or perform such powers or functions for the authority. (c) Any public body is authorized to enter into agreements which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary, with any other public bodies respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this subchapter including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with an urban renewal plan or urban renewal project. Acts 1945, No. 212, § 16 as added by Acts 1957, No. 189, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.5.

(a) Any municipality or other public body is authorized, without limiting any provision in § 14-169-705 , to do any and all things necessary to aid and cooperate in the planning and undertaking of any urban renewal project in the area in which the municipality or public body is authorized to act, including the furnishing of such financial and other assistance as the municipality or public body is authorized by § 14-169-601 et seq. to furnish for, or in connection with, a redevelopment plan or redevelopment project.

(b) A housing authority is authorized to delegate to a municipality or other public body any of the powers or functions of the authority with respect to the planning or undertaking of an urban renewal project in the area in which the municipality or public body is authorized to act. The municipality or public body is authorized to carry out or perform such powers or functions for the authority.

(c) Any public body is authorized to enter into agreements which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary, with any other public bodies respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this subchapter including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with an urban renewal plan or urban renewal project.

Acts 1945, No. 212, § 16 as added by Acts 1957, No. 189, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3063.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-62-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 62 / Section 14-62-103
Surrender and repeal of charter
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District issues an order revoking the charter of a municipal corporation under § 14-62-102 , the order is effective upon the qualification and appointment of the receiver. (2) Once an order becomes effective under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) The charter of the municipal corporation is surrendered and repealed; (B) The population and territory governed under the charter are returned back to the county in which the municipal corporation is located, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors; (C) The offices held under the charter are abolished; (D) The power of taxation vested in or exercised by the municipal corporation is withdrawn, unless otherwise specified under this chapter; (E) (i) Title to all property, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible, of the municipal corporation is transferred to the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 , unless otherwise specified under this chapter. (ii) (a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property. (b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter; (F) All ordinances, regulations, codes, or other laws promulgated by the municipal corporation and its agencies are repealed and are void; and (G) All licenses, permits, and similar documents issued by the municipal corporation are void. (b) Until a final order of dissolution is entered under § 14-62-114 , the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 shall continue to collect the share of: (1) General revenue turnback funds, as defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.; (2) County and state taxes that were being paid to the municipal corporation; and (3) Any other funds, revenues, or fees as otherwise provided under this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 938,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) When the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District issues an order revoking the charter of a municipal corporation under § 14-62-102 , the order is effective upon the qualification and appointment of the receiver. (2) Once an order becomes effective under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) The charter of the municipal corporation is surrendered and repealed; (B) The population and territory governed under the charter are returned back to the county in which the municipal corporation is located, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors; (C) The offices held under the charter are abolished; (D) The power of taxation vested in or exercised by the municipal corporation is withdrawn, unless otherwise specified under this chapter; (E) (i) Title to all property, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible, of the municipal corporation is transferred to the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 , unless otherwise specified under this chapter. (ii) (a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property. (b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter; (F) All ordinances, regulations, codes, or other laws promulgated by the municipal corporation and its agencies are repealed and are void; and (G) All licenses, permits, and similar documents issued by the municipal corporation are void.

(1) When the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District issues an order revoking the charter of a municipal corporation under § 14-62-102 , the order is effective upon the qualification and appointment of the receiver.

(2) Once an order becomes effective under subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) The charter of the municipal corporation is surrendered and repealed; (B) The population and territory governed under the charter are returned back to the county in which the municipal corporation is located, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors; (C) The offices held under the charter are abolished; (D) The power of taxation vested in or exercised by the municipal corporation is withdrawn, unless otherwise specified under this chapter; (E) (i) Title to all property, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible, of the municipal corporation is transferred to the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 , unless otherwise specified under this chapter. (ii) (a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property. (b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter; (F) All ordinances, regulations, codes, or other laws promulgated by the municipal corporation and its agencies are repealed and are void; and (G) All licenses, permits, and similar documents issued by the municipal corporation are void.

(A) The charter of the municipal corporation is surrendered and repealed;

(B) The population and territory governed under the charter are returned back to the county in which the municipal corporation is located, subject to the authority of the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 and to the interests of creditors;

(C) The offices held under the charter are abolished;

(D) The power of taxation vested in or exercised by the municipal corporation is withdrawn, unless otherwise specified under this chapter;

(E) (i) Title to all property, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible, of the municipal corporation is transferred to the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 , unless otherwise specified under this chapter. (ii) (a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property. (b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter;

(i) Title to all property, whether real, personal, mixed, tangible, or intangible, of the municipal corporation is transferred to the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 , unless otherwise specified under this chapter.

(ii) (a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property. (b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter;

(a) The receiver shall take immediate possession of and control over the property.

(b) The receiver shall execute any necessary documentation transferring his or her interest in the property to the county if the property is no longer needed for the purposes under this chapter;

(F) All ordinances, regulations, codes, or other laws promulgated by the municipal corporation and its agencies are repealed and are void; and

(G) All licenses, permits, and similar documents issued by the municipal corporation are void.

(b) Until a final order of dissolution is entered under § 14-62-114 , the receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 shall continue to collect the share of: (1) General revenue turnback funds, as defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.; (2) County and state taxes that were being paid to the municipal corporation; and (3) Any other funds, revenues, or fees as otherwise provided under this chapter.

(1) General revenue turnback funds, as defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.;

(2) County and state taxes that were being paid to the municipal corporation; and

(3) Any other funds, revenues, or fees as otherwise provided under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 938,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 14-14-1208
Professional memberships and meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The quorum court of each county may provide, through specific appropriations, for a county to join, pay membership fees and service charges, and cooperate with the organizations and associations of county government of this state and other states for the advancement of good government and the protection of local government interests. (b) Elected county officers, district officers, township officers, county officers-elect, district officers-elect, and township officers-elect of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of the appropriate association of local government officials. Reasonable expenses or charges against each local government, as a member of the association, may be paid by a county. (c) Employees of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of professional organizations or associations, and a county government may pay membership fees and service charges to the organizations. Amended by Act 2015, No. 279,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 114; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4207.

(a) The quorum court of each county may provide, through specific appropriations, for a county to join, pay membership fees and service charges, and cooperate with the organizations and associations of county government of this state and other states for the advancement of good government and the protection of local government interests.

(b) Elected county officers, district officers, township officers, county officers-elect, district officers-elect, and township officers-elect of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of the appropriate association of local government officials. Reasonable expenses or charges against each local government, as a member of the association, may be paid by a county.

(c) Employees of a county government may be allowed per diem and either mileage or actual transportation expenses for attendance at meetings of professional organizations or associations, and a county government may pay membership fees and service charges to the organizations.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 279,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 114; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-118
Bonds or notes - Priority among issues
Status: in_force

Priority between successive issues may be controlled by the resolution. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.

Priority between successive issues may be controlled by the resolution.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 11; 1981, No. 425, § 48; 1983, No. 442, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4071.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-312 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-49-312
Reductions, reinstatements, or transfers in personnel
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If it shall become necessary to reduce the personnel of any department, reduction shall be from the lowest rank, seniority having priority. (2) In event the personnel is subsequently increased, any employee who has been transferred to another department or discharged by reason of the reduction shall have seniority rights over any other employee or any applicant for employment to any position created on account of the increase in personnel. (b) If the personnel of any department is reduced by reason of the transfer of any duties of one department to another department, any person so discharged shall have priority in the department to which the duties are transferred over any employee performing the duties who does not have a seniority rating at least equal to the person relieved on account of the transfer of the duties and over any applicant for employment covering the duties. (c) When a vacancy occurs in any department, any employee of the same classification in any other department, seniority having priority, shall have the option of transferring to the vacancy in the department. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 14; 1941, No. 43, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1314.

(a) (1) If it shall become necessary to reduce the personnel of any department, reduction shall be from the lowest rank, seniority having priority. (2) In event the personnel is subsequently increased, any employee who has been transferred to another department or discharged by reason of the reduction shall have seniority rights over any other employee or any applicant for employment to any position created on account of the increase in personnel.

(1) If it shall become necessary to reduce the personnel of any department, reduction shall be from the lowest rank, seniority having priority.

(2) In event the personnel is subsequently increased, any employee who has been transferred to another department or discharged by reason of the reduction shall have seniority rights over any other employee or any applicant for employment to any position created on account of the increase in personnel.

(b) If the personnel of any department is reduced by reason of the transfer of any duties of one department to another department, any person so discharged shall have priority in the department to which the duties are transferred over any employee performing the duties who does not have a seniority rating at least equal to the person relieved on account of the transfer of the duties and over any applicant for employment covering the duties.

(c) When a vacancy occurs in any department, any employee of the same classification in any other department, seniority having priority, shall have the option of transferring to the vacancy in the department.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 14; 1941, No. 43, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1314.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-118-102
Subchapter cumulative
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be cumulative and shall not repeal any existing law, nor shall it be deemed to take from any levee, drainage, or other improvement district any power or right the district now has to enter into and perform any agreement or contract with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency. Acts 1949, No. 328, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1012.

This subchapter shall be cumulative and shall not repeal any existing law, nor shall it be deemed to take from any levee, drainage, or other improvement district any power or right the district now has to enter into and perform any agreement or contract with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency.

Acts 1949, No. 328, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1012.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-239 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-239
Continued existence of district
Status: in_force

Suburban improvement districts shall not cease to exist upon the acquiring, construction, or completion of the improvement but shall continue to exist for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and operating the improvement, replacing equipment, paying salaries to employees, and performing any other functions or services authorized in this subchapter. To this end, the board of commissioners may, from time to time, make such additional levies based upon the assessment of benefits as may be necessary for these purposes. However, the amount of the total levies shall not exceed the assessed benefits and interest thereon. Acts 1941, No. 41, § 18; 1953, No. 420, § 3; 1963, No. 150, § 1; 1967, No. 286, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-718.

Suburban improvement districts shall not cease to exist upon the acquiring, construction, or completion of the improvement but shall continue to exist for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and operating the improvement, replacing equipment, paying salaries to employees, and performing any other functions or services authorized in this subchapter. To this end, the board of commissioners may, from time to time, make such additional levies based upon the assessment of benefits as may be necessary for these purposes. However, the amount of the total levies shall not exceed the assessed benefits and interest thereon.

Acts 1941, No. 41, § 18; 1953, No. 420, § 3; 1963, No. 150, § 1; 1967, No. 286, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-718.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-211 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-284-211
Board of commissioners - Power and authority
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners of any district created pursuant to this subchapter shall have the power and authority to: (1) Execute contracts and other instruments for and in behalf of the district; (2) Cooperate with any other fire protection district, municipal fire department, or any political subdivision or agency of this state or the United States in carrying out the purposes of the district; (3) Establish rules and regulations for the transaction of the district's business and for carrying out the purposes of the district; (4) Make assessments of benefits against real property in the district benefited by fire protection services of the district and provide for the collection of the assessments; (5) Issue bonds as provided in this subchapter to finance the district and its purposes. However, districts established by ordinance of the quorum court shall have no authority to issue bonds unless the question is first submitted to and approved by the electors of the district as provided in §§ 14-284-204 and 14-284-205 ; and (6) Do any and all other actions necessary or desirable to enable the board to carry out its responsibilities and to accomplish the purposes of the district. Acts 1979, No. 35, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-931.

The board of commissioners of any district created pursuant to this subchapter shall have the power and authority to:

(1) Execute contracts and other instruments for and in behalf of the district;

(2) Cooperate with any other fire protection district, municipal fire department, or any political subdivision or agency of this state or the United States in carrying out the purposes of the district;

(3) Establish rules and regulations for the transaction of the district's business and for carrying out the purposes of the district;

(4) Make assessments of benefits against real property in the district benefited by fire protection services of the district and provide for the collection of the assessments;

(5) Issue bonds as provided in this subchapter to finance the district and its purposes. However, districts established by ordinance of the quorum court shall have no authority to issue bonds unless the question is first submitted to and approved by the electors of the district as provided in §§ 14-284-204 and 14-284-205 ; and

(6) Do any and all other actions necessary or desirable to enable the board to carry out its responsibilities and to accomplish the purposes of the district.

Acts 1979, No. 35, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-931.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-202
Applicability of 1981 amendments
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of Acts 1981, No. 510, shall not apply to districts in existence on March 16, 1981, and these districts shall continue to be governed by the law in effect immediately prior to that date. (b) (1) Upon the petition of thirty-five percent (35%) of the property owners of a district in existence on March 16, 1981, the district shall be subject to the provisions of § 14-92-209 concerning the election of commissioners to fill vacancies on the commission and concerning the recall of commissioners. (2) The petition may also provide for the board of commissioners to be enlarged from three (3) members to five (5) members and may provide for the imposition of a specified term of years on the board positions. If the petition requests a board of commissioners composed of five (5) members, then two (2) additional commissioners shall be elected in the same manner as provided for filling vacancies under § 14-92-209(b) . (3) Commissioners serving at the time the petition is filed shall continue to serve. (4) The petition shall be filed with the circuit court of the judicial district in which most of the district is located. (c) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any improvement district in any city or incorporated town in this state established for the purpose of providing water or sewer services for municipal purposes. Acts 1981, No. 510, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-744; Acts 1993, No. 782, § 1; 2011, No. 1225, § 2.

(a) The provisions of Acts 1981, No. 510, shall not apply to districts in existence on March 16, 1981, and these districts shall continue to be governed by the law in effect immediately prior to that date.

(b) (1) Upon the petition of thirty-five percent (35%) of the property owners of a district in existence on March 16, 1981, the district shall be subject to the provisions of § 14-92-209 concerning the election of commissioners to fill vacancies on the commission and concerning the recall of commissioners. (2) The petition may also provide for the board of commissioners to be enlarged from three (3) members to five (5) members and may provide for the imposition of a specified term of years on the board positions. If the petition requests a board of commissioners composed of five (5) members, then two (2) additional commissioners shall be elected in the same manner as provided for filling vacancies under § 14-92-209(b) . (3) Commissioners serving at the time the petition is filed shall continue to serve. (4) The petition shall be filed with the circuit court of the judicial district in which most of the district is located.

(1) Upon the petition of thirty-five percent (35%) of the property owners of a district in existence on March 16, 1981, the district shall be subject to the provisions of § 14-92-209 concerning the election of commissioners to fill vacancies on the commission and concerning the recall of commissioners.

(2) The petition may also provide for the board of commissioners to be enlarged from three (3) members to five (5) members and may provide for the imposition of a specified term of years on the board positions. If the petition requests a board of commissioners composed of five (5) members, then two (2) additional commissioners shall be elected in the same manner as provided for filling vacancies under § 14-92-209(b) .

(3) Commissioners serving at the time the petition is filed shall continue to serve.

(4) The petition shall be filed with the circuit court of the judicial district in which most of the district is located.

(c) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any improvement district in any city or incorporated town in this state established for the purpose of providing water or sewer services for municipal purposes.

Acts 1981, No. 510, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-744; Acts 1993, No. 782, § 1; 2011, No. 1225, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-1-109
Underground gas storage facilities, fuel retailers, and related transportation infrastructure - Certain regulations and ordinances prohibited - Exceptions - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fuel retailer" means a fuel station or retail establishment that sells fuel to provide power to vehicles; and (2) "Related transportation infrastructure" means storage tanks, pipelines, or any related equipment that is necessary to deliver fuel to a fuel retailer or dispense fuel at a fuel retailer. (b) A municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision shall not: (1) Adopt a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that prohibits the siting, developing, or redeveloping of an underground gas storage facility described in the Underground Storage of Gas Law, § 15-72-601 et seq., fuel retailer, or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of the municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision; (2) Adopt or apply a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that results in the de facto prohibition of a fuel retailer or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of a municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision; or (3) Require a fuel retailer to install or invest in a particular kind of fueling infrastructure, including without limitation electric vehicle charging stations. (c) This section does not prohibit a municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision from adopting and implementing a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that is not otherwise inconsistent with law relating to the siting, developing, or redeveloping of fuel retailers or related transportation infrastructure if the law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution does not result in a prohibition of gas storage facilities, fuel retailers, or related transportation infrastructure from being sited, developed, or redeveloped within zoning or land use classifications where the related transportation infrastructure is consistent with allowable uses. Added by Act 2023, No. 551,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fuel retailer" means a fuel station or retail establishment that sells fuel to provide power to vehicles; and (2) "Related transportation infrastructure" means storage tanks, pipelines, or any related equipment that is necessary to deliver fuel to a fuel retailer or dispense fuel at a fuel retailer.

(1) "Fuel retailer" means a fuel station or retail establishment that sells fuel to provide power to vehicles; and

(2) "Related transportation infrastructure" means storage tanks, pipelines, or any related equipment that is necessary to deliver fuel to a fuel retailer or dispense fuel at a fuel retailer.

(b) A municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision shall not: (1) Adopt a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that prohibits the siting, developing, or redeveloping of an underground gas storage facility described in the Underground Storage of Gas Law, § 15-72-601 et seq., fuel retailer, or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of the municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision; (2) Adopt or apply a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that results in the de facto prohibition of a fuel retailer or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of a municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision; or (3) Require a fuel retailer to install or invest in a particular kind of fueling infrastructure, including without limitation electric vehicle charging stations.

(1) Adopt a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that prohibits the siting, developing, or redeveloping of an underground gas storage facility described in the Underground Storage of Gas Law, § 15-72-601 et seq., fuel retailer, or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of the municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision;

(2) Adopt or apply a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that results in the de facto prohibition of a fuel retailer or the related transportation infrastructure within the entirety of the jurisdictional boundary of a municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision; or

(3) Require a fuel retailer to install or invest in a particular kind of fueling infrastructure, including without limitation electric vehicle charging stations.

(c) This section does not prohibit a municipality, county, special district, or political subdivision from adopting and implementing a law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution that is not otherwise inconsistent with law relating to the siting, developing, or redeveloping of fuel retailers or related transportation infrastructure if the law, ordinance, regulation, policy, or resolution does not result in a prohibition of gas storage facilities, fuel retailers, or related transportation infrastructure from being sited, developed, or redeveloped within zoning or land use classifications where the related transportation infrastructure is consistent with allowable uses.

Added by Act 2023, No. 551,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-607 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-169-607
Federal financial aid
Status: in_force

An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid, including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default under it, in the same manner as it may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under the provisions of the Housing Authorities Act, §§ 14-169-201 - 14-169-205 , 14-169-207 - 14-169-225 , 14-169-227 , 14-169-229 - 14-169-240 , and 14-169-804 . Acts 1945, No. 212, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3061.

An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid, including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default under it, in the same manner as it may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under the provisions of the Housing Authorities Act, §§ 14-169-201 - 14-169-205 , 14-169-207 - 14-169-225 , 14-169-227 , 14-169-229 - 14-169-240 , and 14-169-804 .

Acts 1945, No. 212, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3061.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-809 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-14-809
Concurrent powers
Status: in_force

(a) If a county government is authorized to regulate an area which the state by statute or administrative rule also regulates, the local government may regulate the area only by enacting ordinances which are consistent with state law or administrative rule. (b) If a state statute or administrative rule prescribes a single standard of conduct, an ordinance is consistent if it is identical to the state statute or administrative rule. (c) If a state statute or administrative rule prescribes a minimal standard of conduct, an ordinance is consistent if it establishes a standard which is the same as, or higher or more stringent than, the state standard. (d) A county government may adopt ordinances which incorporate by reference state statutes and administrative rules in areas in which a local government is authorized to act. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 985, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3809.

(a) If a county government is authorized to regulate an area which the state by statute or administrative rule also regulates, the local government may regulate the area only by enacting ordinances which are consistent with state law or administrative rule.

(b) If a state statute or administrative rule prescribes a single standard of conduct, an ordinance is consistent if it is identical to the state statute or administrative rule.

(c) If a state statute or administrative rule prescribes a minimal standard of conduct, an ordinance is consistent if it establishes a standard which is the same as, or higher or more stringent than, the state standard.

(d) A county government may adopt ordinances which incorporate by reference state statutes and administrative rules in areas in which a local government is authorized to act.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 985, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-209 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-209
Bonds - Amount - Pledge and application of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued from time to time, and each issue shall be in the principal amount sufficient, together with other funds then available, for the accomplishment of the particular purpose for which the bonds are voted, including, without limitation: (1) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the accomplishment of the particular purpose or purposes; (2) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds; (3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable by the governing body; (4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until tax proceeds or other revenues are received in sufficient amounts for their payment as they become due and payable; and (5) Any other costs necessarily incidental thereto. (b) In this regard, if the particular purpose or purposes to be accomplished, in whole or in part, out of the proceeds of the bonds will be revenue producing, any available revenues may be pledged and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, and provision may be made for the suspension of the collection of all or part of the special continuing annual tax voted for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified by the governing body in the ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of the bonds. 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.

(a) Bonds may be issued from time to time, and each issue shall be in the principal amount sufficient, together with other funds then available, for the accomplishment of the particular purpose for which the bonds are voted, including, without limitation: (1) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the accomplishment of the particular purpose or purposes; (2) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds; (3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable by the governing body; (4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until tax proceeds or other revenues are received in sufficient amounts for their payment as they become due and payable; and (5) Any other costs necessarily incidental thereto.

(1) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the accomplishment of the particular purpose or purposes;

(2) All costs and expenditures incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds;

(3) The amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable by the governing body;

(4) The amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until tax proceeds or other revenues are received in sufficient amounts for their payment as they become due and payable; and

(5) Any other costs necessarily incidental thereto.

(b) In this regard, if the particular purpose or purposes to be accomplished, in whole or in part, out of the proceeds of the bonds will be revenue producing, any available revenues may be pledged and applied to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, and provision may be made for the suspension of the collection of all or part of the special continuing annual tax voted for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, upon such terms and conditions as shall be specified by the governing body in the ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance of the bonds.

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. § 14-284-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-284-116
Awarding of contracts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All contractors shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of contracts as may be awarded them, with good and sufficient sureties in an amount to be fixed by the board of commissioners. (2) The board shall not remit or excuse the: (A) Penalty or forfeiture of the bond; or (B) Breaches of the bond. (b) (1) The board may appoint all necessary agents for carrying on the work and may fix their pay. (2) The board shall pay a reasonable fee for legal services in organizing the district. (c) (1) The board may sell all unnecessary material and implements that may be on hand and which may not be necessary for the completion of the improvement under way or for its operation. (2) The board may in general make all contracts in the conduct of the affairs of the district as may best serve the public interest. (d) (1) The board shall make no contract for the purchase of material or equipment costing ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more except upon sealed bids opened in public. (2) It shall be the duty of the secretary of the district to deliver a news item notice of intention to receive bids on certain equipment to the daily papers in the county and at least one (1) weekly paper. Acts 1939, No. 183, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-911; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 2; 2005, No. 1224, § 1; 2007, No. 61, § 1.

(a) (1) All contractors shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of contracts as may be awarded them, with good and sufficient sureties in an amount to be fixed by the board of commissioners. (2) The board shall not remit or excuse the: (A) Penalty or forfeiture of the bond; or (B) Breaches of the bond.

(1) All contractors shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of contracts as may be awarded them, with good and sufficient sureties in an amount to be fixed by the board of commissioners.

(2) The board shall not remit or excuse the: (A) Penalty or forfeiture of the bond; or (B) Breaches of the bond.

(A) Penalty or forfeiture of the bond; or

(B) Breaches of the bond.

(b) (1) The board may appoint all necessary agents for carrying on the work and may fix their pay. (2) The board shall pay a reasonable fee for legal services in organizing the district.

(1) The board may appoint all necessary agents for carrying on the work and may fix their pay.

(2) The board shall pay a reasonable fee for legal services in organizing the district.

(c) (1) The board may sell all unnecessary material and implements that may be on hand and which may not be necessary for the completion of the improvement under way or for its operation. (2) The board may in general make all contracts in the conduct of the affairs of the district as may best serve the public interest.

(1) The board may sell all unnecessary material and implements that may be on hand and which may not be necessary for the completion of the improvement under way or for its operation.

(2) The board may in general make all contracts in the conduct of the affairs of the district as may best serve the public interest.

(d) (1) The board shall make no contract for the purchase of material or equipment costing ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more except upon sealed bids opened in public. (2) It shall be the duty of the secretary of the district to deliver a news item notice of intention to receive bids on certain equipment to the daily papers in the county and at least one (1) weekly paper.

(1) The board shall make no contract for the purchase of material or equipment costing ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more except upon sealed bids opened in public.

(2) It shall be the duty of the secretary of the district to deliver a news item notice of intention to receive bids on certain equipment to the daily papers in the county and at least one (1) weekly paper.

Acts 1939, No. 183, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-911; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 2; 2005, No. 1224, § 1; 2007, No. 61, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-105
Change in size of board of directors
Status: in_force

A city affected by this chapter may choose, by ordinance, to increase or decrease the number of directors, provided that the board of directors, including the office of mayor, shall always be an uneven number and shall never have less than five (5) members. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 4.

A city affected by this chapter may choose, by ordinance, to increase or decrease the number of directors, provided that the board of directors, including the office of mayor, shall always be an uneven number and shall never have less than five (5) members.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-238-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 238 / Section 14-238-112
Acquisition of property
Status: in_force

(a) Any county may acquire facilities for a waterworks facility project or a wastewater facility project, or both, or any portion thereof, including a project site, by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation, and may transfer any such facilities to a board created by the county by sale, lease, or gift. (b) Transfer may be authorized by ordinance of the quorum court without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other law. (c) Boards may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with the procedures prescribed by § 18-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 473,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1995, No. 617, § 12.

(a) Any county may acquire facilities for a waterworks facility project or a wastewater facility project, or both, or any portion thereof, including a project site, by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation, and may transfer any such facilities to a board created by the county by sale, lease, or gift.

(b) Transfer may be authorized by ordinance of the quorum court without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other law.

(c) Boards may exercise the power of eminent domain in accordance with the procedures prescribed by § 18-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 473,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1995, No. 617, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-55-204
Approval of appropriations
Status: in_force

All bylaws, ordinances, resolutions, or orders for the appropriation of money shall require for their passage or adoption the concurrence of a majority of the council members of any municipal corporation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 86, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7502; Pope's Dig., § 9562; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2402.

All bylaws, ordinances, resolutions, or orders for the appropriation of money shall require for their passage or adoption the concurrence of a majority of the council members of any municipal corporation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 86, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7502; Pope's Dig., § 9562; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-269-108
Bonds - Indebtedness as special obligation - Payment of principal and interest
Status: in_force

(a) The revenue bonds issued under this subchapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality but shall be special obligations. In no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation. (b) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional or statutory limitation. (c) The principal of and interest on the revenue bonds and paying agent's fees shall be payable from gross revenues derived from the lands, buildings, or facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the bonds. Acts 1965, No. 486, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3634.

(a) The revenue bonds issued under this subchapter shall not be general obligations of the municipality but shall be special obligations. In no event shall the revenue bonds constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.

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

(c) The principal of and interest on the revenue bonds and paying agent's fees shall be payable from gross revenues derived from the lands, buildings, or facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the bonds.

Acts 1965, No. 486, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3634.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-124 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-184-124
Bonds - Sale
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold for such price, including without limitation sale at a discount, and at such rate of interest and in such manner as the board may determine by resolution. (b) [Repealed]. (c) [Repealed]. (d) [Repealed]. (e) Any bank, savings and loan association, or other financial institution regulated by an agency of the state in which it is incorporated, or the federal government may bid upon and purchase these bonds, notwithstanding the fact that a director, officer, employee, or shareholder of that financial institution is a member of the board of the district, and the provisions of §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , and 14-88-402 shall not apply to any such transaction. Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617; Acts 1997, No. 933, § 1.

(a) The bonds may be sold for such price, including without limitation sale at a discount, and at such rate of interest and in such manner as the board may determine by resolution.

(b) [Repealed].

(c) [Repealed].

(d) [Repealed].

(e) Any bank, savings and loan association, or other financial institution regulated by an agency of the state in which it is incorporated, or the federal government may bid upon and purchase these bonds, notwithstanding the fact that a director, officer, employee, or shareholder of that financial institution is a member of the board of the district, and the provisions of §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , and 14-88-402 shall not apply to any such transaction.

Acts 1973, No. 162, § 18; 1975, No. 402, § 6; 1981, No. 474, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1617; Acts 1997, No. 933, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-92-602
Election to collect taxes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any eligible district may elect to collect the taxes levied by it pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-92-228 and 14-92-239 . This election shall be made by resolution of the board of commissioners of the eligible district. (2) Certified copies of the resolution shall be filed with the county clerk and county tax collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, not later than July 15 of the year immediately preceding the first year in which the district will collect the taxes. (b) Once the election is made and so long as it continues in force, the clerk shall not extend the district taxes upon the county tax books, and the collector shall not collect the district taxes. The district shall be solely responsible for collecting the district taxes, which shall be due and payable on or before October 15 of each year. (c) (1) Once an eligible district makes the election provided for in this section to collect its own taxes, the election shall continue in effect and the district shall collect its own taxes unless and until the election is revoked. (2) (A) The election may be revoked by resolution of the board of the district, and the filing of certified copies thereof with the clerk and collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, such filing to be made on or before July 15 of any year. (B) The revocation shall be effective as to taxes to be collected in the year immediately succeeding the year in which the revocation is filed. Acts 1985, No. 430, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-747; Acts 2011, No. 175, § 1.

(a) (1) Any eligible district may elect to collect the taxes levied by it pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-92-228 and 14-92-239 . This election shall be made by resolution of the board of commissioners of the eligible district. (2) Certified copies of the resolution shall be filed with the county clerk and county tax collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, not later than July 15 of the year immediately preceding the first year in which the district will collect the taxes.

(1) Any eligible district may elect to collect the taxes levied by it pursuant to the provisions of §§ 14-92-228 and 14-92-239 . This election shall be made by resolution of the board of commissioners of the eligible district.

(2) Certified copies of the resolution shall be filed with the county clerk and county tax collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, not later than July 15 of the year immediately preceding the first year in which the district will collect the taxes.

(b) Once the election is made and so long as it continues in force, the clerk shall not extend the district taxes upon the county tax books, and the collector shall not collect the district taxes. The district shall be solely responsible for collecting the district taxes, which shall be due and payable on or before October 15 of each year.

(c) (1) Once an eligible district makes the election provided for in this section to collect its own taxes, the election shall continue in effect and the district shall collect its own taxes unless and until the election is revoked. (2) (A) The election may be revoked by resolution of the board of the district, and the filing of certified copies thereof with the clerk and collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, such filing to be made on or before July 15 of any year. (B) The revocation shall be effective as to taxes to be collected in the year immediately succeeding the year in which the revocation is filed.

(1) Once an eligible district makes the election provided for in this section to collect its own taxes, the election shall continue in effect and the district shall collect its own taxes unless and until the election is revoked.

(2) (A) The election may be revoked by resolution of the board of the district, and the filing of certified copies thereof with the clerk and collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, such filing to be made on or before July 15 of any year. (B) The revocation shall be effective as to taxes to be collected in the year immediately succeeding the year in which the revocation is filed.

(A) The election may be revoked by resolution of the board of the district, and the filing of certified copies thereof with the clerk and collector of each county in which any of the territory of the district is located, such filing to be made on or before July 15 of any year.

(B) The revocation shall be effective as to taxes to be collected in the year immediately succeeding the year in which the revocation is filed.

Acts 1985, No. 430, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-747; Acts 2011, No. 175, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-114
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1911, No. 238, §§ 1, 2; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4668, 4669; Pope's Dig., §§ 5756, 5757; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1319, 78-1320.

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

Acts 1911, No. 238, §§ 1, 2; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4668, 4669; Pope's Dig., §§ 5756, 5757; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1319, 78-1320.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-415 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-164-415
Bonds - Successive issues
Status: in_force

There may be successive bond issues for the purpose of financing the same capital improvements. Acts 1985, No. 974, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1263.

There may be successive bond issues for the purpose of financing the same capital improvements.

Acts 1985, No. 974, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1263.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-116-602
Assessments - Filing and recording - Appointment of board of adjustment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When an assessment is completed, the assessor shall subscribe an original and one (1) copy of the assessment and deposit the original with the court clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record. (2) The copy shall be certified by the court clerk after court confirmation and returned to the assessor to be preserved with the records of the water district. (b) Upon the filing of assessment with the court clerk, the court shall appoint a three-member board of adjustment to hear complaints as provided for in § 14-116-605 . Members of the board of adjustment shall be owners of land within the improvement project area and shall serve without compensation, except that the water district shall pay the board of adjustment and its members necessary and reasonable expenses associated with hearing complaints and reporting its recommendations to the court. Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.

(a) (1) When an assessment is completed, the assessor shall subscribe an original and one (1) copy of the assessment and deposit the original with the court clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record. (2) The copy shall be certified by the court clerk after court confirmation and returned to the assessor to be preserved with the records of the water district.

(1) When an assessment is completed, the assessor shall subscribe an original and one (1) copy of the assessment and deposit the original with the court clerk, where it shall be kept and preserved as a public record.

(2) The copy shall be certified by the court clerk after court confirmation and returned to the assessor to be preserved with the records of the water district.

(b) Upon the filing of assessment with the court clerk, the court shall appoint a three-member board of adjustment to hear complaints as provided for in § 14-116-605 . Members of the board of adjustment shall be owners of land within the improvement project area and shall serve without compensation, except that the water district shall pay the board of adjustment and its members necessary and reasonable expenses associated with hearing complaints and reporting its recommendations to the court.

Acts 1995, No. 838, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-56-203
Removal or razing of buildings
Status: in_force

Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns may order the removal or razing of, or remove or raze, buildings or houses that in the opinion of the city council or town council have become dilapidated, unsightly, unsafe, unsanitary, obnoxious, or detrimental to the public welfare and shall provide by ordinance the manner of removing and making these removals. Amended by Act 2017, No. 303,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1907, No. 352, § 2, p. 842; C. & M. Dig., § 7755; Pope's Dig., § 10054; Acts 1979, No. 219, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2803.

Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns may order the removal or razing of, or remove or raze, buildings or houses that in the opinion of the city council or town council have become dilapidated, unsightly, unsafe, unsanitary, obnoxious, or detrimental to the public welfare and shall provide by ordinance the manner of removing and making these removals.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 303,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1907, No. 352, § 2, p. 842; C. & M. Dig., § 7755; Pope's Dig., § 10054; Acts 1979, No. 219, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-913 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-14-913
Adoption and amendment of resolutions
Status: in_force

(a) A county resolution or amendment to a resolution may be introduced only by a justice of the peace of the county. (b) No resolution or amendment to a resolution passed by a county quorum court shall contain more than one (1) comprehensive topic and shall be styled "Be It Resolved by the Quorum Court of the County of ..............., State of Arkansas That:". (c) No county resolution shall be revised or amended, or the provisions thereof extended or conferred, by references to its title only, but so much thereof as is revised, amended, extended, or conferred shall be reenacted and published at length. (d) A proposed resolution must be read and adopted by a majority vote of the whole number of justices comprising a quorum court. On the passage of every resolution or amendment to an existing resolution, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded in the minutes of the meeting. (e) Resolutions or an amendment to an existing resolution may be introduced and adopted in a single meeting of the quorum court. (f) Upon passage, all resolutions or amendments to existing resolutions shall be entered into the records of the quorum court. Publication of resolutions shall not be required except where publication is specified in the resolution adopted by a court. (g) All resolutions shall be immediately effective unless a delayed effective date is specified. (h) The power of veto shall not apply to the adoption of resolutions or amendments to resolutions. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 93; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4010.

(a) A county resolution or amendment to a resolution may be introduced only by a justice of the peace of the county.

(b) No resolution or amendment to a resolution passed by a county quorum court shall contain more than one (1) comprehensive topic and shall be styled "Be It Resolved by the Quorum Court of the County of ..............., State of Arkansas That:".

(c) No county resolution shall be revised or amended, or the provisions thereof extended or conferred, by references to its title only, but so much thereof as is revised, amended, extended, or conferred shall be reenacted and published at length.

(d) A proposed resolution must be read and adopted by a majority vote of the whole number of justices comprising a quorum court. On the passage of every resolution or amendment to an existing resolution, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

(e) Resolutions or an amendment to an existing resolution may be introduced and adopted in a single meeting of the quorum court.

(f) Upon passage, all resolutions or amendments to existing resolutions shall be entered into the records of the quorum court. Publication of resolutions shall not be required except where publication is specified in the resolution adopted by a court.

(g) All resolutions shall be immediately effective unless a delayed effective date is specified.

(h) The power of veto shall not apply to the adoption of resolutions or amendments to resolutions.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 93; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4010.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-57-608
Pledge not to discontinue operation of meters
Status: in_force

A municipality issuing revenue bonds for the payment of which it pledges the net revenues derived from the ownership and operation of parking meters shall, by the favorable vote at the election for the purpose of issuing the revenue bonds, be construed to have made a binding contract with the holders of the bonds that the municipality will not remove or discontinue the operation of the parking meters until the revenue bonds, and all interest thereon, for the payment of which the net revenues have been pledged, have been paid in full. Acts 1951, No. 269, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3528.

A municipality issuing revenue bonds for the payment of which it pledges the net revenues derived from the ownership and operation of parking meters shall, by the favorable vote at the election for the purpose of issuing the revenue bonds, be construed to have made a binding contract with the holders of the bonds that the municipality will not remove or discontinue the operation of the parking meters until the revenue bonds, and all interest thereon, for the payment of which the net revenues have been pledged, have been paid in full.

Acts 1951, No. 269, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3528.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-119 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-362-119
Agreements to obtain funds
Status: in_force

Each authority may, in connection with obtaining funds for its purposes, enter into any agreement with any person, firm, or corporation including the federal government, or any agency or subdivision thereof, containing such provisions, covenants, terms, and conditions as the authority may deem advisable. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-226.

Each authority may, in connection with obtaining funds for its purposes, enter into any agreement with any person, firm, or corporation including the federal government, or any agency or subdivision thereof, containing such provisions, covenants, terms, and conditions as the authority may deem advisable.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-226.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-111 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-118-111
Extension of tax upon books - Collection, delinquency, redemption
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of the tax provided for shall be annually extended upon the tax books of each county where any lands are embraced within the district. The tax shall be collected by the collector of each county in the same manner and within the same time as other state and county taxes, and for his services in making the collection the collector shall receive a commission as is provided by law. The tax shall be paid over to the commissioners of the district by the collector at or before the time he is required by law to make settlement with the county treasurer for county taxes. (b) The collection of taxes or installments of special assessments levied under this subchapter and the foreclosure of delinquent taxes or installments of special assessments, sale of lands to satisfy foreclosure decrees, and the periods of redemption provided shall be as is prescribed in Acts 1909, No. 279, as amended, and §§ 14-121-426 - 14-121-433 . Acts 1949, No. 328, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1009.

(a) The amount of the tax provided for shall be annually extended upon the tax books of each county where any lands are embraced within the district. The tax shall be collected by the collector of each county in the same manner and within the same time as other state and county taxes, and for his services in making the collection the collector shall receive a commission as is provided by law. The tax shall be paid over to the commissioners of the district by the collector at or before the time he is required by law to make settlement with the county treasurer for county taxes.

(b) The collection of taxes or installments of special assessments levied under this subchapter and the foreclosure of delinquent taxes or installments of special assessments, sale of lands to satisfy foreclosure decrees, and the periods of redemption provided shall be as is prescribed in Acts 1909, No. 279, as amended, and §§ 14-121-426 - 14-121-433 .

Acts 1949, No. 328, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1009.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-114
Options may also be referred by vote, ordinance - Mayor's veto power
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision, the board of directors in a city operating under the city manager form of government may by a two-thirds vote of all the members, including the mayor, refer to a special or general election, for approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue, one (1) of the options set forth in § 14-61-107 , provided no election on a board-referred option has been held within the previous two (2) years. (2) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection and §§ 14-43-201 and 14-61-117 , in a city operating under the management form of government where a federal court has ordered the redistricting of wards under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, the voters of the city are authorized to petition for a special election to vote on the options set forth in § 14-61-107 for reorganizing the selection of directors, including the election of a mayor at large, at any time. The option shall be voted on at special elections called as a result of a petition for the special election's being filed with the city clerk and provided to the mayor under § 14-61-113 . (b) The board of directors in a city with the management form of government where all directors are elected from wards and the directly elected mayor does not have the veto power may by ordinance referred to the electors and approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue grant the mayor the veto power, provided that no election on such an ordinance will occur sooner than two (2) years after the last special election on the issue of veto power for the mayor. (c) The board of directors in a city with the management form of government where all directors are elected from wards and the directly elected mayor has the veto power may by ordinance referred to the electors and approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue remove the mayor's veto power, provided that no election on such an ordinance will occur sooner than two (2) years after the last special election on the issue of veto power for the mayor. (d) (1) The board of directors of any city operating under the management form of government may by ordinance refer to the electors the issue of electing the mayor from an at-large board position or the issue of granting veto power to the mayor, or both. (2) (A) In any instance where the mayor of a city operating under the management form of government has a veto power, the board of directors may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of the number of members of the board. (B) Mayors who have the veto power shall not be entitled to vote unless the vote is necessary for passage of a measure. (e) (1) The board of directors by ordinance may provide that the duties of the city manager under § 14-47-120 or other statute be performed at the direction of the mayor. (2) An ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall not be amended for four (4) years following passage of the ordinance by the board of directors unless by an ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors. (3) If an ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section is passed, the mayor shall be compensated with a salary and benefit package comparable to the highest-ranking municipal official. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 12; 1993, No. 1060, § 1; 1993, No. 1294, § 5; 1995, No. 750, § 2; 2007, No. 729, § 2.

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision, the board of directors in a city operating under the city manager form of government may by a two-thirds vote of all the members, including the mayor, refer to a special or general election, for approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue, one (1) of the options set forth in § 14-61-107 , provided no election on a board-referred option has been held within the previous two (2) years. (2) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection and §§ 14-43-201 and 14-61-117 , in a city operating under the management form of government where a federal court has ordered the redistricting of wards under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, the voters of the city are authorized to petition for a special election to vote on the options set forth in § 14-61-107 for reorganizing the selection of directors, including the election of a mayor at large, at any time. The option shall be voted on at special elections called as a result of a petition for the special election's being filed with the city clerk and provided to the mayor under § 14-61-113 .

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision, the board of directors in a city operating under the city manager form of government may by a two-thirds vote of all the members, including the mayor, refer to a special or general election, for approval by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue, one (1) of the options set forth in § 14-61-107 , provided no election on a board-referred option has been held within the previous two (2) years.

(2) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subsection and §§ 14-43-201 and 14-61-117 , in a city operating under the management form of government where a federal court has ordered the redistricting of wards under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, the voters of the city are authorized to petition for a special election to vote on the options set forth in § 14-61-107 for reorganizing the selection of directors, including the election of a mayor at large, at any time. The option shall be voted on at special elections called as a result of a petition for the special election's being filed with the city clerk and provided to the mayor under § 14-61-113 .

(b) The board of directors in a city with the management form of government where all directors are elected from wards and the directly elected mayor does not have the veto power may by ordinance referred to the electors and approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue grant the mayor the veto power, provided that no election on such an ordinance will occur sooner than two (2) years after the last special election on the issue of veto power for the mayor.

(c) The board of directors in a city with the management form of government where all directors are elected from wards and the directly elected mayor has the veto power may by ordinance referred to the electors and approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the issue remove the mayor's veto power, provided that no election on such an ordinance will occur sooner than two (2) years after the last special election on the issue of veto power for the mayor.

(d) (1) The board of directors of any city operating under the management form of government may by ordinance refer to the electors the issue of electing the mayor from an at-large board position or the issue of granting veto power to the mayor, or both. (2) (A) In any instance where the mayor of a city operating under the management form of government has a veto power, the board of directors may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of the number of members of the board. (B) Mayors who have the veto power shall not be entitled to vote unless the vote is necessary for passage of a measure.

(1) The board of directors of any city operating under the management form of government may by ordinance refer to the electors the issue of electing the mayor from an at-large board position or the issue of granting veto power to the mayor, or both.

(2) (A) In any instance where the mayor of a city operating under the management form of government has a veto power, the board of directors may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of the number of members of the board. (B) Mayors who have the veto power shall not be entitled to vote unless the vote is necessary for passage of a measure.

(A) In any instance where the mayor of a city operating under the management form of government has a veto power, the board of directors may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of the number of members of the board.

(B) Mayors who have the veto power shall not be entitled to vote unless the vote is necessary for passage of a measure.

(e) (1) The board of directors by ordinance may provide that the duties of the city manager under § 14-47-120 or other statute be performed at the direction of the mayor. (2) An ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall not be amended for four (4) years following passage of the ordinance by the board of directors unless by an ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors. (3) If an ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section is passed, the mayor shall be compensated with a salary and benefit package comparable to the highest-ranking municipal official.

(1) The board of directors by ordinance may provide that the duties of the city manager under § 14-47-120 or other statute be performed at the direction of the mayor.

(2) An ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section shall not be amended for four (4) years following passage of the ordinance by the board of directors unless by an ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors.

(3) If an ordinance under subdivision (e)(1) of this section is passed, the mayor shall be compensated with a salary and benefit package comparable to the highest-ranking municipal official.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 12; 1993, No. 1060, § 1; 1993, No. 1294, § 5; 1995, No. 750, § 2; 2007, No. 729, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-86-303
Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) No improvement district shall be created unless a notice, prior to the hearing on the formation of the district, has been mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses of all owners of real property within the boundaries of the proposed improvement district. (b) The notice shall inform the property owners of: (1) The proposal to form an improvement district; (2) The purpose and powers of the proposed district; and (3) The names and addresses of the organizers of the district. (c) The notice shall also notify the property owners of the date, time, and place of the hearing on the proposed formation of the improvement district. Acts 1981, No. 546, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1159.

(a) No improvement district shall be created unless a notice, prior to the hearing on the formation of the district, has been mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses of all owners of real property within the boundaries of the proposed improvement district.

(b) The notice shall inform the property owners of: (1) The proposal to form an improvement district; (2) The purpose and powers of the proposed district; and (3) The names and addresses of the organizers of the district.

(1) The proposal to form an improvement district;

(2) The purpose and powers of the proposed district; and

(3) The names and addresses of the organizers of the district.

(c) The notice shall also notify the property owners of the date, time, and place of the hearing on the proposed formation of the improvement district.

Acts 1981, No. 546, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1159.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-202
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter is intended to supplement all constitutional provisions and other legislation designed to accomplish the securing and developing of factories, industries, and river transportation. (b) When applicable, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, it may be utilized as an alternative notwithstanding any constitutional provision or any other legislation authorizing the issuance of bonds for the same or similar purposes. Acts 1963, No. 206, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3108.

(a) This subchapter is intended to supplement all constitutional provisions and other legislation designed to accomplish the securing and developing of factories, industries, and river transportation.

(b) When applicable, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, it may be utilized as an alternative notwithstanding any constitutional provision or any other legislation authorizing the issuance of bonds for the same or similar purposes.

Acts 1963, No. 206, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 140 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-140-204
Authority to establish facilities
Status: in_force

The market authority of any city and town, acting alone or in cooperation with other market authorities or with any federal or state agency, is authorized to plan, design, locate, finance, acquire, and own property in order to construct, alter, enlarge, use, maintain, operate, and lease market facilities wherever and to the extent that such facilities are deemed necessary within its respective jurisdiction. Acts 1949, No. 300, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3307.

The market authority of any city and town, acting alone or in cooperation with other market authorities or with any federal or state agency, is authorized to plan, design, locate, finance, acquire, and own property in order to construct, alter, enlarge, use, maintain, operate, and lease market facilities wherever and to the extent that such facilities are deemed necessary within its respective jurisdiction.

Acts 1949, No. 300, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-86-501
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to engineers and commissioners in all improvement districts in this state. Acts 1921, No. 82, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 3222; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1108.

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to engineers and commissioners in all improvement districts in this state.

Acts 1921, No. 82, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 3222; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-112
Supplemental appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) Upon each quarterly report being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission, 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 auditorium. (b) The council may, at any time other than when the quarterly report is filed, appropriate such funds as it deems necessary from the general revenue fund or such other funds that the city may have available for the purpose of maintaining and operating the auditorium. Acts 1939, No. 355, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2611.

(a) Upon each quarterly report being made to the mayor and city council by the commissioners of a municipal auditorium commission, 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 auditorium.

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

Acts 1939, No. 355, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-318-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 318 / Section 14-318-112
Procurement and filing of plans for rights-of-way
Status: in_force

Immediately after their qualifications, the commissioners shall procure from the Government of the United States, or any of its agencies, the plans for the improvement. They shall file the plans with the county clerk along with a statement of the obligation which the district will assume for the procurement of the necessary rights-of-way, and for paying all damages that may be caused by the making of the improvement. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1405.

Immediately after their qualifications, the commissioners shall procure from the Government of the United States, or any of its agencies, the plans for the improvement. They shall file the plans with the county clerk along with a statement of the obligation which the district will assume for the procurement of the necessary rights-of-way, and for paying all damages that may be caused by the making of the improvement.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1405.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-58-202
Adoption of budget
Status: in_force

Under this subchapter, the governing body of the municipality shall, on or before February 1 of each year, adopt a budget by ordinance or resolution for operation of the city or town. Acts 1959, No. 28, § 2; 1981, No. 344, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4422; Acts 2011, No. 622, § 1.

Under this subchapter, the governing body of the municipality shall, on or before February 1 of each year, adopt a budget by ordinance or resolution for operation of the city or town.

Acts 1959, No. 28, § 2; 1981, No. 344, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4422; Acts 2011, No. 622, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-176-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 176 / Section 14-176-113
Current economic development projects
Status: in_force

Economic development projects that are under way on January 1, 2017, are exempt from the restrictions and limitations of this chapter. Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Economic development projects that are under way on January 1, 2017, are exempt from the restrictions and limitations of this chapter.

Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-169-301
Provisions controlling
Status: in_force

Insofar as the provisions of this act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this act shall be controlling. Acts 1941, No. 352, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3045n.

Insofar as the provisions of this act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this act shall be controlling.

Acts 1941, No. 352, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3045n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 361 / Section 14-361-103
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be interpreted and construed so as to make uniform so far as possible the laws, rules, and regulations of this state and other states and of the United States Government having to do with the subject of municipal airports. (b) This chapter is cumulative of and in addition to all laws of the State of Arkansas on this subject. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1049, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 128, §§ 19, 21; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-619, 74-619n.

(a) This chapter shall be interpreted and construed so as to make uniform so far as possible the laws, rules, and regulations of this state and other states and of the United States Government having to do with the subject of municipal airports.

(b) This chapter is cumulative of and in addition to all laws of the State of Arkansas on this subject.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1049, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 128, §§ 19, 21; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-619, 74-619n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-265-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 265 / Section 14-265-106
Bonds - Issuance for refunding obligations
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds may be issued under this chapter for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this chapter. (b) (1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof. (c) All bonds issued under this section shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds. (d) The ordinance or order under which refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded. Acts 1961, No. 175, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4717.

(a) Revenue bonds may be issued under this chapter for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this chapter.

(b) (1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof.

(1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations.

(2) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof.

(c) All bonds issued under this section shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds.

(d) The ordinance or order under which refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded.

Acts 1961, No. 175, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4717.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-418 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-418
Setback ordinance
Status: in_force

When a master street plan has been adopted and filed as provided, the legislative body of the city, upon recommendation of the commission, may enact ordinances establishing setback lines on such streets and highways as are designated by the plan and may prohibit the establishment of any new structure or other improvements within the setback lines. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2829; Acts 1991, No. 620, § 1.

When a master street plan has been adopted and filed as provided, the legislative body of the city, upon recommendation of the commission, may enact ordinances establishing setback lines on such streets and highways as are designated by the plan and may prohibit the establishment of any new structure or other improvements within the setback lines.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 5; 1965, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2829; Acts 1991, No. 620, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-176-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 176 / Section 14-176-107
Immunity and liability
Status: in_force

(a) Section 21-9-301 et seq. applies to this chapter. (b) A municipality or county is not liable for any action related to the providing of, or contractual agreement to enter into, an economic development project or economic development service, except as provided by law. Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Section 21-9-301 et seq. applies to this chapter.

(b) A municipality or county is not liable for any action related to the providing of, or contractual agreement to enter into, an economic development project or economic development service, except as provided by law.

Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-301-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 301 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-301-106
Sidewalks, curbing, and guttering in cities of the first class - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) In order to better provide for the public welfare, safety, comfort, and convenience of the inhabitants of cities of the first class, the council of any city of the first class, by ordinance, resolution, or order, shall have the power to: (1) Compel the owners of any property abutting its streets or public squares to build, rebuild, maintain, and repair foot pavements or sidewalk improvements, curbing, and guttering there along and to designate the kind of sidewalk, curbing, and guttering improvements to be made, the kind of material to be used, the specifications to be followed, and the time within which such improvement is required to be completed; and (2) Provide that: (A) If the owner of the property shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, in the manner and within the time therein prescribed, the cities may contract with some suitable person for the construction, reconstruction, or repair of the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering, on the best terms that can be made and in the manner to be prescribed in the ordinance, resolution, or order after giving reasonable notice to the owner or agent in charge of the property of an intention to do so; and (B) The cities may pay that person for so constructing, reconstructing, or repairing the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering and to provide that the amount so paid by the cities, together with a six percent (6%) penalty added thereto, shall constitute a charge against the owner of the property and shall be a lien on the property from the date of the commencement of the work, the charge and lien to be assignable by the city, the charge to be recovered in an ordinary suit against the owner by the city or its assignee, or the lien to be foreclosed by the city or its assignee by suit in equity in the courts having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property, for the condemnation and sale of the property for the payment of the sums so paid by the city, together with the interest, penalty, and cost of suit, the suit in equity to be brought in the manner and under the terms now provided by law for the foreclosure of property by improvement districts, so far as applicable. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as repealing § 14-54-104 or as preventing cities of the first class from proceeding in any other manner provided by existing laws. Acts 1909, No. 136, § 1, p. 419; C. & M. Dig., § 7748; Pope's Dig., § 9944; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3806; Acts 1995, No. 555, § 1.

(a) In order to better provide for the public welfare, safety, comfort, and convenience of the inhabitants of cities of the first class, the council of any city of the first class, by ordinance, resolution, or order, shall have the power to: (1) Compel the owners of any property abutting its streets or public squares to build, rebuild, maintain, and repair foot pavements or sidewalk improvements, curbing, and guttering there along and to designate the kind of sidewalk, curbing, and guttering improvements to be made, the kind of material to be used, the specifications to be followed, and the time within which such improvement is required to be completed; and (2) Provide that: (A) If the owner of the property shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, in the manner and within the time therein prescribed, the cities may contract with some suitable person for the construction, reconstruction, or repair of the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering, on the best terms that can be made and in the manner to be prescribed in the ordinance, resolution, or order after giving reasonable notice to the owner or agent in charge of the property of an intention to do so; and (B) The cities may pay that person for so constructing, reconstructing, or repairing the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering and to provide that the amount so paid by the cities, together with a six percent (6%) penalty added thereto, shall constitute a charge against the owner of the property and shall be a lien on the property from the date of the commencement of the work, the charge and lien to be assignable by the city, the charge to be recovered in an ordinary suit against the owner by the city or its assignee, or the lien to be foreclosed by the city or its assignee by suit in equity in the courts having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property, for the condemnation and sale of the property for the payment of the sums so paid by the city, together with the interest, penalty, and cost of suit, the suit in equity to be brought in the manner and under the terms now provided by law for the foreclosure of property by improvement districts, so far as applicable.

(1) Compel the owners of any property abutting its streets or public squares to build, rebuild, maintain, and repair foot pavements or sidewalk improvements, curbing, and guttering there along and to designate the kind of sidewalk, curbing, and guttering improvements to be made, the kind of material to be used, the specifications to be followed, and the time within which such improvement is required to be completed; and

(2) Provide that: (A) If the owner of the property shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, in the manner and within the time therein prescribed, the cities may contract with some suitable person for the construction, reconstruction, or repair of the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering, on the best terms that can be made and in the manner to be prescribed in the ordinance, resolution, or order after giving reasonable notice to the owner or agent in charge of the property of an intention to do so; and (B) The cities may pay that person for so constructing, reconstructing, or repairing the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering and to provide that the amount so paid by the cities, together with a six percent (6%) penalty added thereto, shall constitute a charge against the owner of the property and shall be a lien on the property from the date of the commencement of the work, the charge and lien to be assignable by the city, the charge to be recovered in an ordinary suit against the owner by the city or its assignee, or the lien to be foreclosed by the city or its assignee by suit in equity in the courts having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property, for the condemnation and sale of the property for the payment of the sums so paid by the city, together with the interest, penalty, and cost of suit, the suit in equity to be brought in the manner and under the terms now provided by law for the foreclosure of property by improvement districts, so far as applicable.

(A) If the owner of the property shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions thereof, in the manner and within the time therein prescribed, the cities may contract with some suitable person for the construction, reconstruction, or repair of the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering, on the best terms that can be made and in the manner to be prescribed in the ordinance, resolution, or order after giving reasonable notice to the owner or agent in charge of the property of an intention to do so; and

(B) The cities may pay that person for so constructing, reconstructing, or repairing the sidewalk, curbing, or guttering and to provide that the amount so paid by the cities, together with a six percent (6%) penalty added thereto, shall constitute a charge against the owner of the property and shall be a lien on the property from the date of the commencement of the work, the charge and lien to be assignable by the city, the charge to be recovered in an ordinary suit against the owner by the city or its assignee, or the lien to be foreclosed by the city or its assignee by suit in equity in the courts having jurisdiction of suits for the enforcement of liens upon real property, for the condemnation and sale of the property for the payment of the sums so paid by the city, together with the interest, penalty, and cost of suit, the suit in equity to be brought in the manner and under the terms now provided by law for the foreclosure of property by improvement districts, so far as applicable.

(b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as repealing § 14-54-104 or as preventing cities of the first class from proceeding in any other manner provided by existing laws.

Acts 1909, No. 136, § 1, p. 419; C. & M. Dig., § 7748; Pope's Dig., § 9944; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3806; Acts 1995, No. 555, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-138-123 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 138 / Section 14-138-123
Dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the public corporation does not have any bonds outstanding: (A) The board may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the public corporation shall be dissolved; or (B) If directed by its governing body, the board shall adopt a resolution to dissolve the public corporation. (2) Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of a resolution made under subdivision (a)(1) of this section in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the municipality is located, the public corporation is dissolved. (3) After its dissolution, the title to the property of a dissolved public corporation vests in the lessee. (b) When the principal of and the interest on all bonds payable, in whole or in part, from the revenues derived from any project shall have been paid in full, title to that project shall thereupon vest in the lessee, but such vesting of title in the lessee shall not affect the title of the corporation to any other project, the revenues from which are pledged for the payment of any other bonds then outstanding. (c) The formation and dissolution of one (1) or more corporations under the provisions of this chapter shall not prevent the subsequent formation under this chapter of other corporations in the same municipality. (d) By giving a written notice to the district's board, the governing body of a municipality may rescind a planning and development district's designation and authority to act as a public corporation for a municipal facility under § 14-138-105(a)(2)(B) when the district does not have any bonds outstanding. Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1967, No. 409 § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5121; Acts 2009, No. 529, §§ 4, 5.

(a) (1) If the public corporation does not have any bonds outstanding: (A) The board may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the public corporation shall be dissolved; or (B) If directed by its governing body, the board shall adopt a resolution to dissolve the public corporation. (2) Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of a resolution made under subdivision (a)(1) of this section in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the municipality is located, the public corporation is dissolved. (3) After its dissolution, the title to the property of a dissolved public corporation vests in the lessee.

(1) If the public corporation does not have any bonds outstanding: (A) The board may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the public corporation shall be dissolved; or (B) If directed by its governing body, the board shall adopt a resolution to dissolve the public corporation.

(A) The board may adopt a resolution, which shall be entered in its minutes, declaring that the public corporation shall be dissolved; or

(B) If directed by its governing body, the board shall adopt a resolution to dissolve the public corporation.

(2) Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of a resolution made under subdivision (a)(1) of this section in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the municipality is located, the public corporation is dissolved.

(3) After its dissolution, the title to the property of a dissolved public corporation vests in the lessee.

(b) When the principal of and the interest on all bonds payable, in whole or in part, from the revenues derived from any project shall have been paid in full, title to that project shall thereupon vest in the lessee, but such vesting of title in the lessee shall not affect the title of the corporation to any other project, the revenues from which are pledged for the payment of any other bonds then outstanding.

(c) The formation and dissolution of one (1) or more corporations under the provisions of this chapter shall not prevent the subsequent formation under this chapter of other corporations in the same municipality.

(d) By giving a written notice to the district's board, the governing body of a municipality may rescind a planning and development district's designation and authority to act as a public corporation for a municipal facility under § 14-138-105(a)(2)(B) when the district does not have any bonds outstanding.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1967, No. 409 § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5121; Acts 2009, No. 529, §§ 4, 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-137-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 137 / Section 14-137-115
Use of funds and revenue - Bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Public facilities boards are authorized to use any available funds and revenues for the accomplishment of all or a portion of public facilities projects and may issue bonds, as authorized by this chapter, for the accomplishment of all or a portion of public facilities projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) Bonds may be issued in principal amounts as shall be sufficient to pay the costs of issuing bonds, the amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable, the amount necessary to provide for debt service until revenues for the payment thereof are available, the amount necessary to acquire a contract providing for payments to the board at a rate or rates at least sufficient to provide for, alone or with any other revenues that may be pledged, debt service on the bonds, if deemed desirable, and to pay any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of all or a portion of the public facilities project involved and the placing of it in operation. (c) Each county public facilities board in a county having a population of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) or more according to the most recent federal decennial census and each public facilities board established by a municipality having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) according to the most recent federal decennial census, regardless of where located, shall annually contract with a certified public accountant to perform an audit of the board's revenues which are not pledged to outstanding bonded indebtedness. The board shall furnish a copy of the audit report to the governing body of the municipality or county which created the board and the board shall make the audit report available to the public for inspection under the Freedom of Information Act, § 25-19-101 et seq. Acts 1975, No. 142, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1708; Acts 1987, No. 47, § 2; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 26, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 4.

(a) Public facilities boards are authorized to use any available funds and revenues for the accomplishment of all or a portion of public facilities projects and may issue bonds, as authorized by this chapter, for the accomplishment of all or a portion of public facilities projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

(b) Bonds may be issued in principal amounts as shall be sufficient to pay the costs of issuing bonds, the amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable, the amount necessary to provide for debt service until revenues for the payment thereof are available, the amount necessary to acquire a contract providing for payments to the board at a rate or rates at least sufficient to provide for, alone or with any other revenues that may be pledged, debt service on the bonds, if deemed desirable, and to pay any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of all or a portion of the public facilities project involved and the placing of it in operation.

(c) Each county public facilities board in a county having a population of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) or more according to the most recent federal decennial census and each public facilities board established by a municipality having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) according to the most recent federal decennial census, regardless of where located, shall annually contract with a certified public accountant to perform an audit of the board's revenues which are not pledged to outstanding bonded indebtedness. The board shall furnish a copy of the audit report to the governing body of the municipality or county which created the board and the board shall make the audit report available to the public for inspection under the Freedom of Information Act, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Acts 1975, No. 142, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1708; Acts 1987, No. 47, § 2; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 26, § 4; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 34, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-362-304
Petition for annexation - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "enclave" means an unincorporated improved or developed area that is enclosed within and bounded on all sides by a single city or incorporated town. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an authority may petition a municipality for voluntary annexation in the same manner provided in § 14-40-609 . (c) (1) The creation of an enclave owned by an authority is not prohibited under this section. (2) An authority petitioning a municipality to annex land containing an enclave under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include the following in the petition: (A) The reason the authority's continued ownership of the enclave is necessary; and (B) The authority's intended use of the enclave. Added by Act 2023, No. 769,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) As used in this section, "enclave" means an unincorporated improved or developed area that is enclosed within and bounded on all sides by a single city or incorporated town.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an authority may petition a municipality for voluntary annexation in the same manner provided in § 14-40-609 .

(c) (1) The creation of an enclave owned by an authority is not prohibited under this section. (2) An authority petitioning a municipality to annex land containing an enclave under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include the following in the petition: (A) The reason the authority's continued ownership of the enclave is necessary; and (B) The authority's intended use of the enclave.

(1) The creation of an enclave owned by an authority is not prohibited under this section.

(2) An authority petitioning a municipality to annex land containing an enclave under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall include the following in the petition: (A) The reason the authority's continued ownership of the enclave is necessary; and (B) The authority's intended use of the enclave.

(A) The reason the authority's continued ownership of the enclave is necessary; and

(B) The authority's intended use of the enclave.

Added by Act 2023, No. 769,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-516 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-234-516
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

For the purpose of acquiring any waterworks system under the provisions of this subchapter, or for the purpose of acquiring any properties necessary therefor, each of the municipalities joining together under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the right of eminent domain, as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 . Acts 1955, No. 414, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4248.

For the purpose of acquiring any waterworks system under the provisions of this subchapter, or for the purpose of acquiring any properties necessary therefor, each of the municipalities joining together under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the right of eminent domain, as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 .

Acts 1955, No. 414, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4248.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-90-1108
Compensation of commissioner
Status: in_force

For a sale of property under this subchapter, no allowance to the commissioner for his services shall exceed five dollars ($5.00) for each lot, block, or part of a block of land sold and certificate made by him. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5685; Pope's Dig., § 7323; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-429.

For a sale of property under this subchapter, no allowance to the commissioner for his services shall exceed five dollars ($5.00) for each lot, block, or part of a block of land sold and certificate made by him.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 10, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5685; Pope's Dig., § 7323; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-429.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-230-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 230 / Section 14-230-105
State loan and grant program authorized
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized to make loans and grants to provide funds for water, sewer, or solid waste management financial assistance. (b) The commission may provide financial assistance up to the total project cost for water, sewer, or solid waste management systems projects. Acts 1975, No. 274, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2203; Acts 1989, No. 220, § 3; 1997, No. 960, § 2.

(a) The commission is authorized to make loans and grants to provide funds for water, sewer, or solid waste management financial assistance.

(b) The commission may provide financial assistance up to the total project cost for water, sewer, or solid waste management systems projects.

Acts 1975, No. 274, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2203; Acts 1989, No. 220, § 3; 1997, No. 960, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-119-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 119 / Section 14-119-103
Deposit of funds
Status: in_force

All funds received by a water improvement district of this state shall be deposited in total in such bank accounts as prescribed by § 14-119-102 . Acts 1973, No. 211, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2203.

All funds received by a water improvement district of this state shall be deposited in total in such bank accounts as prescribed by § 14-119-102 .

Acts 1973, No. 211, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-110
Bonds - Priority among issues
Status: in_force

Priority between successive issues may be controlled by the ordinance. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

Priority between successive issues may be controlled by the ordinance.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-2-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-2-204
Municipal police department records
Status: in_force

(a) All municipalities of the State of Arkansas shall maintain records for the city or town police department or marshal's office, if the records are currently being maintained, as follows: (1) Maintain for seven (7) years after closure of the case file or permanently, as the municipality shall determine, provided that §§ 12-12-104 and 14-2-203(b)(1) are complied with and that records related to crimes of violence as defined by § 5-42-203 are maintained permanently: (A) Closed municipal police case files for felony and Class A misdemeanor offenses; and (B) Expungement orders of municipal police cases; and (2) Maintain for three (3) years: (A) Accident reports; (B) Incident reports; (C) Offense reports; (D) Fine and bond records; (E) Parking meter records; (F) Radio logs and complaint cards; and (G) Employment records, payroll sheets, time cards, and leave requests. (b) (1) If maintained for more than ten (10) years after the date the record was created, records under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be copied and maintained in accordance with § 14-2-203 . (2) Records under subdivision (a)(2) of this section may be copied in accordance with § 14-2-203 or are subject to disposal after the specified time period has passed. Acts 2003, No. 1187, § 1; 2005, No. 1252, § 2.

(a) All municipalities of the State of Arkansas shall maintain records for the city or town police department or marshal's office, if the records are currently being maintained, as follows: (1) Maintain for seven (7) years after closure of the case file or permanently, as the municipality shall determine, provided that §§ 12-12-104 and 14-2-203(b)(1) are complied with and that records related to crimes of violence as defined by § 5-42-203 are maintained permanently: (A) Closed municipal police case files for felony and Class A misdemeanor offenses; and (B) Expungement orders of municipal police cases; and (2) Maintain for three (3) years: (A) Accident reports; (B) Incident reports; (C) Offense reports; (D) Fine and bond records; (E) Parking meter records; (F) Radio logs and complaint cards; and (G) Employment records, payroll sheets, time cards, and leave requests.

(1) Maintain for seven (7) years after closure of the case file or permanently, as the municipality shall determine, provided that §§ 12-12-104 and 14-2-203(b)(1) are complied with and that records related to crimes of violence as defined by § 5-42-203 are maintained permanently: (A) Closed municipal police case files for felony and Class A misdemeanor offenses; and (B) Expungement orders of municipal police cases; and

(A) Closed municipal police case files for felony and Class A misdemeanor offenses; and

(B) Expungement orders of municipal police cases; and

(2) Maintain for three (3) years: (A) Accident reports; (B) Incident reports; (C) Offense reports; (D) Fine and bond records; (E) Parking meter records; (F) Radio logs and complaint cards; and (G) Employment records, payroll sheets, time cards, and leave requests.

(A) Accident reports;

(B) Incident reports;

(C) Offense reports;

(D) Fine and bond records;

(E) Parking meter records;

(F) Radio logs and complaint cards; and

(G) Employment records, payroll sheets, time cards, and leave requests.

(b) (1) If maintained for more than ten (10) years after the date the record was created, records under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be copied and maintained in accordance with § 14-2-203 . (2) Records under subdivision (a)(2) of this section may be copied in accordance with § 14-2-203 or are subject to disposal after the specified time period has passed.

(1) If maintained for more than ten (10) years after the date the record was created, records under subdivision (a)(1) of this section may be copied and maintained in accordance with § 14-2-203 .

(2) Records under subdivision (a)(2) of this section may be copied in accordance with § 14-2-203 or are subject to disposal after the specified time period has passed.

Acts 2003, No. 1187, § 1; 2005, No. 1252, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-125 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-362-125
County, municipal, and state authority
Status: in_force

(a) Counties, municipalities, and the state are authorized and empowered to appoint members of the authorities and to contribute to the cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating the regional airports and appurtenant facilities. (b) Counties, municipalities, and the state are authorized and empowered to transfer and convey to the authorities property of any kind acquired by the counties, municipalities, and the state for airport purposes. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-232; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 10; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 10.

(a) Counties, municipalities, and the state are authorized and empowered to appoint members of the authorities and to contribute to the cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, and operating the regional airports and appurtenant facilities.

(b) Counties, municipalities, and the state are authorized and empowered to transfer and convey to the authorities property of any kind acquired by the counties, municipalities, and the state for airport purposes.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-232; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 56, § 10; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-1404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 14 / Section 14-90-1404
Permanent record of delinquencies
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the suit with the delinquent list is filed with the county tax collector under this subchapter, the delinquent list of property shall be copied into a permanent record of delinquent lands. (2) The collector shall receive, as part of his costs, the sum of ten cents (10¢) for each separate line of description of property. This amount shall be paid by the plaintiff when the suit is filed and shall be taxed and collected as part of the cost and refunded to the plaintiff. (b) (1) On the record of delinquent lands, the collector shall note all redemptions made prior to the date of sale. (2) The collector shall also note on the record the redemption of lands after the sale, first recording after the description of each piece of property to whom it was sold or if sold to the plaintiff. Acts 1937, No. 207, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 7319; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-442.

(a) (1) When the suit with the delinquent list is filed with the county tax collector under this subchapter, the delinquent list of property shall be copied into a permanent record of delinquent lands. (2) The collector shall receive, as part of his costs, the sum of ten cents (10¢) for each separate line of description of property. This amount shall be paid by the plaintiff when the suit is filed and shall be taxed and collected as part of the cost and refunded to the plaintiff.

(1) When the suit with the delinquent list is filed with the county tax collector under this subchapter, the delinquent list of property shall be copied into a permanent record of delinquent lands.

(2) The collector shall receive, as part of his costs, the sum of ten cents (10¢) for each separate line of description of property. This amount shall be paid by the plaintiff when the suit is filed and shall be taxed and collected as part of the cost and refunded to the plaintiff.

(b) (1) On the record of delinquent lands, the collector shall note all redemptions made prior to the date of sale. (2) The collector shall also note on the record the redemption of lands after the sale, first recording after the description of each piece of property to whom it was sold or if sold to the plaintiff.

(1) On the record of delinquent lands, the collector shall note all redemptions made prior to the date of sale.

(2) The collector shall also note on the record the redemption of lands after the sale, first recording after the description of each piece of property to whom it was sold or if sold to the plaintiff.

Acts 1937, No. 207, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 7319; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-442.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-124-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 124 / Section 14-124-105
Notice of meeting
Status: in_force

Notice of the time and place of the meeting shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper in each county which, or a part of which, is embraced in the levee district: (1) Notifying all property owners that at the meeting the board of assessment and equalization would sit to correct all wrongful or erroneous assessments and to equalize the assessments throughout the district; and (2) Calling on all persons who are or may be aggrieved by the assessment of their property, or of the various classes of property, to appear and present their grievances and otherwise protect their interest. Acts 1941, No. 287, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-704.

Notice of the time and place of the meeting shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper in each county which, or a part of which, is embraced in the levee district:

(1) Notifying all property owners that at the meeting the board of assessment and equalization would sit to correct all wrongful or erroneous assessments and to equalize the assessments throughout the district; and

(2) Calling on all persons who are or may be aggrieved by the assessment of their property, or of the various classes of property, to appear and present their grievances and otherwise protect their interest.

Acts 1941, No. 287, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-250-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 250 / Section 14-250-103
Provisions controlling
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling. (b) The provision of any other law of this state, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a wastewater district organized under this chapter. Acts 1983, No. 608, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2314.

(a) This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling.

(b) The provision of any other law of this state, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a wastewater district organized under this chapter.

Acts 1983, No. 608, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2314.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-20-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-20-101
Prohibition of and punishment for offenses
Status: in_force

(a) A county is authorized to prohibit and punish any act, matter, or thing which the laws of this state make a misdemeanor and to prescribe penalties for all offenses in violation of any ordinance of the county not greater nor less than the penalties prescribed for similar offenses against the laws of this state. (b) Upon conviction of any person under such ordinance by any court, the conviction shall operate as a bar to further prosecution in any of the courts of this state for the same offense. Acts 1975, No. 130, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-443.

(a) A county is authorized to prohibit and punish any act, matter, or thing which the laws of this state make a misdemeanor and to prescribe penalties for all offenses in violation of any ordinance of the county not greater nor less than the penalties prescribed for similar offenses against the laws of this state.

(b) Upon conviction of any person under such ordinance by any court, the conviction shall operate as a bar to further prosecution in any of the courts of this state for the same offense.

Acts 1975, No. 130, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-443.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-263-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 263 / Section 14-263-106
Contracting or leasing of hospital facilities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Should the board of governors determine that it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the county that the hospital be operated or leased to an individual, a firm, or a corporation, the board of governors may contract or lease the equipment and hospital facilities to the individual, firm, or corporation for a period of time and for consideration and conditions the board of governors may deem wise, subject to approval of the contract or lease by the county judge and the quorum court of the county in which the hospital is located. (2) With the recommendation of the board of governors, the county may be the lessor of the hospital rather than the board. (3) Once a lease has been entered into by the county rather than the board of governors, there shall be no requirement for a future recommendation by the board of governors for a subsequent lease by the board of governors before entering into the lease, and the county may enter into contracts concerning the hospital without the recommendation of the board of governors. (b) If the county rather than the board of governors leases the hospital facilities in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the duties of managing, controlling, and supervising the operation of the county hospital, as described in § 14-263-105 , shall be imposed upon the lessee, which shall eliminate the requirement that a board of governors submit monthly reports or be in place for the duration of the term of the lease and any extensions thereof, unless the quorum court and county judge determine the board should continue in its existence or should be reinstated. (c) Once the board of governors has made its initial determination that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the county to lease the hospital, the county, if it is the lessor, will thereafter be responsible for all matters pertaining to the lease, the facilities, and the lessee, including without limitation: (1) Renewal or extension of the lease; or (2) Any conflicts that may arise pertaining to the lease or the lessee. (d) (1) This section applies to all hospital leases adopted before July 31, 2007, adopted or entered under the authority of this section. (2) All such leases adopted or entered into before July 31, 2007, shall be considered for all purposes as if adopted or entered into under this section. (3) A lease adopted before July 31, 2007, shall not be held to be invalid by reason of § 14-263-103 and this section. Acts 1977 (Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1504; Acts 2007, No. 561, § 2.

(a) (1) Should the board of governors determine that it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the county that the hospital be operated or leased to an individual, a firm, or a corporation, the board of governors may contract or lease the equipment and hospital facilities to the individual, firm, or corporation for a period of time and for consideration and conditions the board of governors may deem wise, subject to approval of the contract or lease by the county judge and the quorum court of the county in which the hospital is located. (2) With the recommendation of the board of governors, the county may be the lessor of the hospital rather than the board. (3) Once a lease has been entered into by the county rather than the board of governors, there shall be no requirement for a future recommendation by the board of governors for a subsequent lease by the board of governors before entering into the lease, and the county may enter into contracts concerning the hospital without the recommendation of the board of governors.

(1) Should the board of governors determine that it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the county that the hospital be operated or leased to an individual, a firm, or a corporation, the board of governors may contract or lease the equipment and hospital facilities to the individual, firm, or corporation for a period of time and for consideration and conditions the board of governors may deem wise, subject to approval of the contract or lease by the county judge and the quorum court of the county in which the hospital is located.

(2) With the recommendation of the board of governors, the county may be the lessor of the hospital rather than the board.

(3) Once a lease has been entered into by the county rather than the board of governors, there shall be no requirement for a future recommendation by the board of governors for a subsequent lease by the board of governors before entering into the lease, and the county may enter into contracts concerning the hospital without the recommendation of the board of governors.

(b) If the county rather than the board of governors leases the hospital facilities in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, the duties of managing, controlling, and supervising the operation of the county hospital, as described in § 14-263-105 , shall be imposed upon the lessee, which shall eliminate the requirement that a board of governors submit monthly reports or be in place for the duration of the term of the lease and any extensions thereof, unless the quorum court and county judge determine the board should continue in its existence or should be reinstated.

(c) Once the board of governors has made its initial determination that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the county to lease the hospital, the county, if it is the lessor, will thereafter be responsible for all matters pertaining to the lease, the facilities, and the lessee, including without limitation: (1) Renewal or extension of the lease; or (2) Any conflicts that may arise pertaining to the lease or the lessee.

(1) Renewal or extension of the lease; or

(2) Any conflicts that may arise pertaining to the lease or the lessee.

(d) (1) This section applies to all hospital leases adopted before July 31, 2007, adopted or entered under the authority of this section. (2) All such leases adopted or entered into before July 31, 2007, shall be considered for all purposes as if adopted or entered into under this section. (3) A lease adopted before July 31, 2007, shall not be held to be invalid by reason of § 14-263-103 and this section.

(1) This section applies to all hospital leases adopted before July 31, 2007, adopted or entered under the authority of this section.

(2) All such leases adopted or entered into before July 31, 2007, shall be considered for all purposes as if adopted or entered into under this section.

(3) A lease adopted before July 31, 2007, shall not be held to be invalid by reason of § 14-263-103 and this section.

Acts 1977 (Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1504; Acts 2007, No. 561, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-411 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-15-411
Endorsement of filing time
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the recorder to endorse the precise time the instrument is filed for record in his or her office on every deed, bond, or instrument of writing affecting the title in law or equity to any property, real or personal, within this state which is or may be required by law to be acknowledged or proved and recorded. (b) It shall be the duty of the recorder to endorse on every mortgage filed in his or her office for record, and note in the record, the precise time the mortgage was filed for record. Rev. Stat., ch. 101, § 3; Acts 1846, § 1, p. 77; 1846, § 1, p. 108; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1536, 7383; Pope's Dig., §§ 1846, 9437; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-104, 16-114.

(a) It shall be the duty of the recorder to endorse the precise time the instrument is filed for record in his or her office on every deed, bond, or instrument of writing affecting the title in law or equity to any property, real or personal, within this state which is or may be required by law to be acknowledged or proved and recorded.

(b) It shall be the duty of the recorder to endorse on every mortgage filed in his or her office for record, and note in the record, the precise time the mortgage was filed for record.

Rev. Stat., ch. 101, § 3; Acts 1846, § 1, p. 77; 1846, § 1, p. 108; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1536, 7383; Pope's Dig., §§ 1846, 9437; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-104, 16-114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-523 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-523
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, including, without limitation, income and inheritance taxes. Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1282.

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

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1282.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-89-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-89-201
Authority generally
Status: in_force

(a) For preliminary expenses and to raise money to do the work or to pay for an improvement already completed, a municipal improvement district board may: (1) Borrow money not exceeding the estimated cost thereof, including interest on the money borrowed to a date six (6) months subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the work and a reserve not to exceed one (1) year's principal and interest requirements; (2) To that extent, issue negotiable bonds or certificates of indebtedness bearing interest at rates provided in the resolution authorizing their issuance; and (3) Pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments for the payment thereof. (b) (1) The board may also issue its negotiable bonds for the purpose of funding or refunding any of the floating debts of the improvement district or any outstanding bonds, including interest thereon due or about to become due, whether or not represented by coupons or interest certificates, theretofore issued to finance the construction of such an improvement already completed, including sewer systems, or to finance any betterments, extensions, or repairs thereto, irrespective of whether the outstanding bonds were originally issued by the improvement district. (2) (A) The funding or refunding bonds may be exchanged for the outstanding bonds or interest thereon as provided in this section, or they may be sold and the proceeds thereof used in the retirement of the outstanding bonds and interest. (B) (i) It shall be a felony for any officer of the district or any other person to use the proceeds of the funding or refunding bonds for any other purpose than that for which they are issued. (ii) The party guilty of such a felony shall be punished as provided in §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , 14-88-402 . (3) For the repayment of funding or refunding bonds, the board may pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 17, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5708; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 7347; Acts 1941, No. 310, § 2; 1967, No. 163, § 3; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 1; 1975, No. 224, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-201.

(a) For preliminary expenses and to raise money to do the work or to pay for an improvement already completed, a municipal improvement district board may: (1) Borrow money not exceeding the estimated cost thereof, including interest on the money borrowed to a date six (6) months subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the work and a reserve not to exceed one (1) year's principal and interest requirements; (2) To that extent, issue negotiable bonds or certificates of indebtedness bearing interest at rates provided in the resolution authorizing their issuance; and (3) Pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments for the payment thereof.

(1) Borrow money not exceeding the estimated cost thereof, including interest on the money borrowed to a date six (6) months subsequent to the estimated date of completion of the work and a reserve not to exceed one (1) year's principal and interest requirements;

(2) To that extent, issue negotiable bonds or certificates of indebtedness bearing interest at rates provided in the resolution authorizing their issuance; and

(3) Pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments for the payment thereof.

(b) (1) The board may also issue its negotiable bonds for the purpose of funding or refunding any of the floating debts of the improvement district or any outstanding bonds, including interest thereon due or about to become due, whether or not represented by coupons or interest certificates, theretofore issued to finance the construction of such an improvement already completed, including sewer systems, or to finance any betterments, extensions, or repairs thereto, irrespective of whether the outstanding bonds were originally issued by the improvement district. (2) (A) The funding or refunding bonds may be exchanged for the outstanding bonds or interest thereon as provided in this section, or they may be sold and the proceeds thereof used in the retirement of the outstanding bonds and interest. (B) (i) It shall be a felony for any officer of the district or any other person to use the proceeds of the funding or refunding bonds for any other purpose than that for which they are issued. (ii) The party guilty of such a felony shall be punished as provided in §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , 14-88-402 . (3) For the repayment of funding or refunding bonds, the board may pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments.

(1) The board may also issue its negotiable bonds for the purpose of funding or refunding any of the floating debts of the improvement district or any outstanding bonds, including interest thereon due or about to become due, whether or not represented by coupons or interest certificates, theretofore issued to finance the construction of such an improvement already completed, including sewer systems, or to finance any betterments, extensions, or repairs thereto, irrespective of whether the outstanding bonds were originally issued by the improvement district.

(2) (A) The funding or refunding bonds may be exchanged for the outstanding bonds or interest thereon as provided in this section, or they may be sold and the proceeds thereof used in the retirement of the outstanding bonds and interest. (B) (i) It shall be a felony for any officer of the district or any other person to use the proceeds of the funding or refunding bonds for any other purpose than that for which they are issued. (ii) The party guilty of such a felony shall be punished as provided in §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , 14-88-402 .

(A) The funding or refunding bonds may be exchanged for the outstanding bonds or interest thereon as provided in this section, or they may be sold and the proceeds thereof used in the retirement of the outstanding bonds and interest.

(B) (i) It shall be a felony for any officer of the district or any other person to use the proceeds of the funding or refunding bonds for any other purpose than that for which they are issued. (ii) The party guilty of such a felony shall be punished as provided in §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , 14-88-402 .

(i) It shall be a felony for any officer of the district or any other person to use the proceeds of the funding or refunding bonds for any other purpose than that for which they are issued.

(ii) The party guilty of such a felony shall be punished as provided in §§ 14-88-309 , 14-88-310 , 14-88-402 .

(3) For the repayment of funding or refunding bonds, the board may pledge and mortgage all uncollected assessments.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 17, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5708; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 7347; Acts 1941, No. 310, § 2; 1967, No. 163, § 3; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 45, § 1; 1975, No. 224, § 2; 1981, No. 425, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-14-205
Costs
Status: in_force

All costs of petitions, surveys, and mapping shall be borne by the petitioners. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3207.

All costs of petitions, surveys, and mapping shall be borne by the petitioners.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-228 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-228
Collectors
Status: in_force

(a) The qualified and acting tax collectors of the levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage districts which may hereafter avail themselves of the powers, authority, and benefits conferred by this subchapter, are charged with the duty of collecting the annual taxes levied under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) The collector shall collect the tax herein provided to be levied at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes levied by and for the particular district are collected and shall receive compensation therefor as the board of directors of the district may provide. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 14, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.7.

(a) The qualified and acting tax collectors of the levee district, drainage district, or levee and drainage districts which may hereafter avail themselves of the powers, authority, and benefits conferred by this subchapter, are charged with the duty of collecting the annual taxes levied under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) The collector shall collect the tax herein provided to be levied at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes levied by and for the particular district are collected and shall receive compensation therefor as the board of directors of the district may provide.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 14, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-119 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 361 / Section 14-361-119
Joint operations - Agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Any two (2) or more public agencies may enter into agreements with each other for joint action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and any two (2) or more municipalities are specially authorized to make such agreement or agreements as they may deem necessary for the joint acquisition and operation of airports and air navigation facilities. (b) (1) Concurrent action by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise of the governing bodies of the participating public agencies shall constitute joint action. (2) Each such agreement shall specify: (A) Its duration; (B) The proportionate interest which each public agency shall have in the property; (C) Facilities and privileges involved; (D) The proportion to be borne by each public agency of preliminary costs and costs of acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, and equipment of the airport or air navigation facility; (E) The proportion of the expenses of maintenance, operation, regulation, and protection thereof to be borne by each; and (F) Such other terms as are required by the provisions of this section. (3) The agreement may also provide for: (A) Amendments thereof, and conditions and methods of termination of the agreement; (B) The disposal of all or any of the property, facilities, and privileges jointly owned, prior to or upon the property, facilities, and privileges, or any part thereof, ceasing to be used for the purposes provided in this chapter, or upon termination of the agreement; (C) The distribution of the proceeds received upon any such disposal, and of any funds or other property jointly owned and undisposed of; (D) The assumption or payment of any indebtedness arising from the joint venture which remains unpaid upon the disposal of all assets or upon a termination of the agreement; and (E) Such other provisions as may be necessary or convenient. Acts 1953, No. 128, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-614.

(a) Any two (2) or more public agencies may enter into agreements with each other for joint action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and any two (2) or more municipalities are specially authorized to make such agreement or agreements as they may deem necessary for the joint acquisition and operation of airports and air navigation facilities.

(b) (1) Concurrent action by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise of the governing bodies of the participating public agencies shall constitute joint action. (2) Each such agreement shall specify: (A) Its duration; (B) The proportionate interest which each public agency shall have in the property; (C) Facilities and privileges involved; (D) The proportion to be borne by each public agency of preliminary costs and costs of acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, and equipment of the airport or air navigation facility; (E) The proportion of the expenses of maintenance, operation, regulation, and protection thereof to be borne by each; and (F) Such other terms as are required by the provisions of this section. (3) The agreement may also provide for: (A) Amendments thereof, and conditions and methods of termination of the agreement; (B) The disposal of all or any of the property, facilities, and privileges jointly owned, prior to or upon the property, facilities, and privileges, or any part thereof, ceasing to be used for the purposes provided in this chapter, or upon termination of the agreement; (C) The distribution of the proceeds received upon any such disposal, and of any funds or other property jointly owned and undisposed of; (D) The assumption or payment of any indebtedness arising from the joint venture which remains unpaid upon the disposal of all assets or upon a termination of the agreement; and (E) Such other provisions as may be necessary or convenient.

(1) Concurrent action by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise of the governing bodies of the participating public agencies shall constitute joint action.

(2) Each such agreement shall specify: (A) Its duration; (B) The proportionate interest which each public agency shall have in the property; (C) Facilities and privileges involved; (D) The proportion to be borne by each public agency of preliminary costs and costs of acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, and equipment of the airport or air navigation facility; (E) The proportion of the expenses of maintenance, operation, regulation, and protection thereof to be borne by each; and (F) Such other terms as are required by the provisions of this section.

(A) Its duration;

(B) The proportionate interest which each public agency shall have in the property;

(C) Facilities and privileges involved;

(D) The proportion to be borne by each public agency of preliminary costs and costs of acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, and equipment of the airport or air navigation facility;

(E) The proportion of the expenses of maintenance, operation, regulation, and protection thereof to be borne by each; and

(F) Such other terms as are required by the provisions of this section.

(3) The agreement may also provide for: (A) Amendments thereof, and conditions and methods of termination of the agreement; (B) The disposal of all or any of the property, facilities, and privileges jointly owned, prior to or upon the property, facilities, and privileges, or any part thereof, ceasing to be used for the purposes provided in this chapter, or upon termination of the agreement; (C) The distribution of the proceeds received upon any such disposal, and of any funds or other property jointly owned and undisposed of; (D) The assumption or payment of any indebtedness arising from the joint venture which remains unpaid upon the disposal of all assets or upon a termination of the agreement; and (E) Such other provisions as may be necessary or convenient.

(A) Amendments thereof, and conditions and methods of termination of the agreement;

(B) The disposal of all or any of the property, facilities, and privileges jointly owned, prior to or upon the property, facilities, and privileges, or any part thereof, ceasing to be used for the purposes provided in this chapter, or upon termination of the agreement;

(C) The distribution of the proceeds received upon any such disposal, and of any funds or other property jointly owned and undisposed of;

(D) The assumption or payment of any indebtedness arising from the joint venture which remains unpaid upon the disposal of all assets or upon a termination of the agreement; and

(E) Such other provisions as may be necessary or convenient.

Acts 1953, No. 128, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-614.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-701 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-55-701
Authority to codify
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may codify its ordinances, or any part of them, into one (1) or more volumes, either bound or in loose-leaf form, without setting forth the provisions of the municipal code or parts thereof, if three (3) copies of the municipal code, or the pertinent parts thereof, and any related documents are filed either electronically or by hard copy in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality for inspection and viewing by the public before the passage of the ordinances. (b) (1) The ordinance adopting the codification shall be enacted under the requirements for passage of ordinances of the municipality. (2) The ordinance adopting the codification may provide for the repeal of certain ordinances and parts of ordinances by the deletion or omission of them from the codification. (c) In exercising the authority to codify ordinances under this subchapter, the municipality may: (1) Correct the spelling of words; (2) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (3) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (4) Correct manifest errors in references to laws, ordinances, and other documents; (5) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (6) Substitute the proper ordinance numbering or designation for the terms "this ordinance", "the preceding ordinance", or any similar words or phrases; (7) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange organization of material within an ordinance; (8) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered ordinances or material within an ordinance; (9) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this ordinance" and other phrases of similar import; (10) Correct inaccurate references to: (A) Funds; (B) Fund accounts; (C) The titles of officers; (D) The names of departments or other agencies of the United States Government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (E) The short titles of other laws or ordinances; (11) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws or ordinances currently in effect; (12) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to ordinance style and format; (13) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (14) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (15) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (16) Correct punctuation; (17) Correct word usage; (18) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and (19) Remove obsolete language. Amended by Act 2019, No. 205,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1961, No. 209, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2424.

(a) A municipality may codify its ordinances, or any part of them, into one (1) or more volumes, either bound or in loose-leaf form, without setting forth the provisions of the municipal code or parts thereof, if three (3) copies of the municipal code, or the pertinent parts thereof, and any related documents are filed either electronically or by hard copy in the office of the clerk or recorder of the municipality for inspection and viewing by the public before the passage of the ordinances.

(b) (1) The ordinance adopting the codification shall be enacted under the requirements for passage of ordinances of the municipality. (2) The ordinance adopting the codification may provide for the repeal of certain ordinances and parts of ordinances by the deletion or omission of them from the codification.

(1) The ordinance adopting the codification shall be enacted under the requirements for passage of ordinances of the municipality.

(2) The ordinance adopting the codification may provide for the repeal of certain ordinances and parts of ordinances by the deletion or omission of them from the codification.

(c) In exercising the authority to codify ordinances under this subchapter, the municipality may: (1) Correct the spelling of words; (2) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity; (3) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors; (4) Correct manifest errors in references to laws, ordinances, and other documents; (5) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers; (6) Substitute the proper ordinance numbering or designation for the terms "this ordinance", "the preceding ordinance", or any similar words or phrases; (7) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange organization of material within an ordinance; (8) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered ordinances or material within an ordinance; (9) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this ordinance" and other phrases of similar import; (10) Correct inaccurate references to: (A) Funds; (B) Fund accounts; (C) The titles of officers; (D) The names of departments or other agencies of the United States Government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (E) The short titles of other laws or ordinances; (11) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws or ordinances currently in effect; (12) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to ordinance style and format; (13) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage; (14) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style; (15) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar; (16) Correct punctuation; (17) Correct word usage; (18) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and (19) Remove obsolete language.

(1) Correct the spelling of words;

(2) Change capitalization for the purpose of uniformity;

(3) Correct manifest typographical and grammatical errors;

(4) Correct manifest errors in references to laws, ordinances, and other documents;

(5) Correct manifest errors in internal reference numbers;

(6) Substitute the proper ordinance numbering or designation for the terms "this ordinance", "the preceding ordinance", or any similar words or phrases;

(7) Number, renumber, redesignate, and rearrange organization of material within an ordinance;

(8) Change internal reference numbers to agree with renumbered ordinances or material within an ordinance;

(9) Substitute the correct calendar date for "the effective date of this ordinance" and other phrases of similar import;

(10) Correct inaccurate references to: (A) Funds; (B) Fund accounts; (C) The titles of officers; (D) The names of departments or other agencies of the United States Government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and (E) The short titles of other laws or ordinances;

(A) Funds;

(B) Fund accounts;

(C) The titles of officers;

(D) The names of departments or other agencies of the United States Government, the state government, or local governments, and the names of other entities; and

(E) The short titles of other laws or ordinances;

(11) Make any other name changes necessary to be consistent with the laws or ordinances currently in effect;

(12) Alphabetize definitions and make any necessary changes to conform the definitions sections to ordinance style and format;

(13) Insert or delete hyphens in words to follow correct grammatical usage;

(14) Change numerals or symbols to words or vice versa and add figures or words if they are merely repetitions of written words or vice versa for purposes of uniformity and style;

(15) Change the form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs for purposes of style and grammar;

(16) Correct punctuation;

(17) Correct word usage;

(18) Change gender-specific language to gender-neutral language; and

(19) Remove obsolete language.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 205,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1961, No. 209, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2424.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-54-303
Authority of incorporated towns
Status: in_force

In order to better provide for the public welfare, safety, comfort, and convenience of their inhabitants, incorporated towns may alter or change the width or extension of streets, sidewalks, alleys, avenues, parks, wharves, and other public grounds, and vacate or lease out such portions thereof as may not for the time being be required for corporation purposes, and, where lands have been acquired or donated to the town for any object or purpose which has become impossible or impracticable to achieve, the lands may be used or devoted for other proper public or corporate purposes or sold by order of the town council and the proceeds applied for public or corporate purposes. Acts 1989, No. 729, § 1.

In order to better provide for the public welfare, safety, comfort, and convenience of their inhabitants, incorporated towns may alter or change the width or extension of streets, sidewalks, alleys, avenues, parks, wharves, and other public grounds, and vacate or lease out such portions thereof as may not for the time being be required for corporation purposes, and, where lands have been acquired or donated to the town for any object or purpose which has become impossible or impracticable to achieve, the lands may be used or devoted for other proper public or corporate purposes or sold by order of the town council and the proceeds applied for public or corporate purposes.

Acts 1989, No. 729, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-15-404
Effect of recording instruments affecting title to property
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every deed, bond, or instrument of writing affecting the title, in law or equity, to any real or personal property within this state which is or may be required by law to be acknowledged or proved and recorded shall be constructive notice to all persons from the time the instrument is filed for record in the office of the county recorder of the proper county. (2) (A) A document filed under the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq., is filed of record within the meaning of this subsection if recorded under § 14-15-407 during the county recorder's regular business hours. (B) A document received after the county recorder's regular business hours shall be recorded in the order received. (b) No deed, bond, or instrument of writing for the conveyance of any real estate, or by which the title thereto may be affected in law or equity, made or executed after December 21, 1846, shall be good or valid against a subsequent purchaser of the real estate for a valuable consideration without actual notice thereof or against any creditor of the person executing such an instrument obtaining a judgment or decree which by law may be a lien upon the real estate unless the deed, bond, or instrument, duly executed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, is filed for record in the office of the clerk and ex officio recorder of the county where the real estate is situated. Acts 1846, §§ 1, 2, p. 77; 1846, §§ 1, 2, p. 108; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1536, 1537; Pope's Dig., §§ 1846, 1847; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-114, 16-115; Acts 2007, No. 734, § 4.

(a) (1) Every deed, bond, or instrument of writing affecting the title, in law or equity, to any real or personal property within this state which is or may be required by law to be acknowledged or proved and recorded shall be constructive notice to all persons from the time the instrument is filed for record in the office of the county recorder of the proper county. (2) (A) A document filed under the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq., is filed of record within the meaning of this subsection if recorded under § 14-15-407 during the county recorder's regular business hours. (B) A document received after the county recorder's regular business hours shall be recorded in the order received.

(1) Every deed, bond, or instrument of writing affecting the title, in law or equity, to any real or personal property within this state which is or may be required by law to be acknowledged or proved and recorded shall be constructive notice to all persons from the time the instrument is filed for record in the office of the county recorder of the proper county.

(2) (A) A document filed under the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq., is filed of record within the meaning of this subsection if recorded under § 14-15-407 during the county recorder's regular business hours. (B) A document received after the county recorder's regular business hours shall be recorded in the order received.

(A) A document filed under the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq., is filed of record within the meaning of this subsection if recorded under § 14-15-407 during the county recorder's regular business hours.

(B) A document received after the county recorder's regular business hours shall be recorded in the order received.

(b) No deed, bond, or instrument of writing for the conveyance of any real estate, or by which the title thereto may be affected in law or equity, made or executed after December 21, 1846, shall be good or valid against a subsequent purchaser of the real estate for a valuable consideration without actual notice thereof or against any creditor of the person executing such an instrument obtaining a judgment or decree which by law may be a lien upon the real estate unless the deed, bond, or instrument, duly executed and acknowledged or proved as required by law, is filed for record in the office of the clerk and ex officio recorder of the county where the real estate is situated.

Acts 1846, §§ 1, 2, p. 77; 1846, §§ 1, 2, p. 108; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1536, 1537; Pope's Dig., §§ 1846, 1847; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-114, 16-115; Acts 2007, No. 734, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-131 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-131
Creation of new departments, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors may from time to time by ordinance: (1) Create any new municipal: (A) Department; (B) Office; (C) Employment; (D) Board; (E) Authority; (F) Commission; or (G) Agency; (2) (A) Appoint the personnel to serve in the department, office, employment, board, authority, commission, or agency. (B) However, the appointment of personnel shall be by the mayor if the mayor has appointment power pursuant to § 14-47-108(a)(2)(E) ; (3) Fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee; and (4) Specify whether each appointee shall or shall not be subject to the city's civil service or merit system. (b) (1) By ordinance, the board also, in the exercise of its discretion, may consolidate the office of city treasurer with the office of city clerk or such other office or position as the board, by ordinance, may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city. (2) The board may: (A) Delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding that office or position in the city; (B) Fill the consolidated office by appointment; (C) Fix the term and compensation of the appointee; and (D) Specify whether the appointee shall be subject to the city's civil service or merit system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 16; 1957, No. 8, § 10; 1959, No. 50, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-716; Acts 2001, No. 1473, § 4.

(a) The board of directors may from time to time by ordinance: (1) Create any new municipal: (A) Department; (B) Office; (C) Employment; (D) Board; (E) Authority; (F) Commission; or (G) Agency; (2) (A) Appoint the personnel to serve in the department, office, employment, board, authority, commission, or agency. (B) However, the appointment of personnel shall be by the mayor if the mayor has appointment power pursuant to § 14-47-108(a)(2)(E) ; (3) Fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee; and (4) Specify whether each appointee shall or shall not be subject to the city's civil service or merit system.

(1) Create any new municipal: (A) Department; (B) Office; (C) Employment; (D) Board; (E) Authority; (F) Commission; or (G) Agency;

(A) Department;

(B) Office;

(C) Employment;

(D) Board;

(E) Authority;

(F) Commission; or

(G) Agency;

(2) (A) Appoint the personnel to serve in the department, office, employment, board, authority, commission, or agency. (B) However, the appointment of personnel shall be by the mayor if the mayor has appointment power pursuant to § 14-47-108(a)(2)(E) ;

(A) Appoint the personnel to serve in the department, office, employment, board, authority, commission, or agency.

(B) However, the appointment of personnel shall be by the mayor if the mayor has appointment power pursuant to § 14-47-108(a)(2)(E) ;

(3) Fix the term of employment and compensation of each appointee; and

(4) Specify whether each appointee shall or shall not be subject to the city's civil service or merit system.

(b) (1) By ordinance, the board also, in the exercise of its discretion, may consolidate the office of city treasurer with the office of city clerk or such other office or position as the board, by ordinance, may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city. (2) The board may: (A) Delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding that office or position in the city; (B) Fill the consolidated office by appointment; (C) Fix the term and compensation of the appointee; and (D) Specify whether the appointee shall be subject to the city's civil service or merit system.

(1) By ordinance, the board also, in the exercise of its discretion, may consolidate the office of city treasurer with the office of city clerk or such other office or position as the board, by ordinance, may charge with the responsibility of administering the financial affairs of the city.

(2) The board may: (A) Delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding that office or position in the city; (B) Fill the consolidated office by appointment; (C) Fix the term and compensation of the appointee; and (D) Specify whether the appointee shall be subject to the city's civil service or merit system.

(A) Delegate all of the duties of the city treasurer to the person holding that office or position in the city;

(B) Fill the consolidated office by appointment;

(C) Fix the term and compensation of the appointee; and

(D) Specify whether the appointee shall be subject to the city's civil service or merit system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 383,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 16; 1957, No. 8, § 10; 1959, No. 50, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-716; Acts 2001, No. 1473, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-124-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 124 / Section 14-124-102
Appointment of assessor in each county
Status: in_force

The board of directors or commissioners of levee districts embracing parts of more than one (1) county, at an annual meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, shall appoint a landowner in each county or part of a county in the levee district who shall assess the annual benefit accruing by reason of levee protection to the lands, town lots, suburban lots, rural lots, industrial plants, railroads, tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines, electric high power lines in his county or part of a county in books to be furnished by the levee district for that purpose. Acts 1941, No. 287, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-701.

The board of directors or commissioners of levee districts embracing parts of more than one (1) county, at an annual meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose, shall appoint a landowner in each county or part of a county in the levee district who shall assess the annual benefit accruing by reason of levee protection to the lands, town lots, suburban lots, rural lots, industrial plants, railroads, tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines, electric high power lines in his county or part of a county in books to be furnished by the levee district for that purpose.

Acts 1941, No. 287, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-163-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 163 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-163-203
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "City" means any city of the first class located in a county having not less than one hundred five thousand (105,000) population; (2) "Purposes and powers" means those purposes and powers specified in this subchapter, including particularly those purposes and powers enumerated in § 14-163-206 . Acts 1963, No. 206, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3102, 19-3104.

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

(1) "City" means any city of the first class located in a county having not less than one hundred five thousand (105,000) population;

(2) "Purposes and powers" means those purposes and powers specified in this subchapter, including particularly those purposes and powers enumerated in § 14-163-206 .

Acts 1963, No. 206, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3102, 19-3104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-801 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-14-801
Powers generally
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 1, Part (a), a county government, acting through its county quorum court, may exercise local legislative authority not expressly prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution or by law for the affairs of the county. (b) These powers include, but are not limited to, the power to: (1) Levy taxes in a manner prescribed by law; (2) Appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county in a manner prescribed by ordinance; (3) Preserve peace and order and secure freedom from dangerous or noxious activities. However, no act may be declared a felony; (4) For any public purpose, contract or join with any other county, with any political subdivision, or with the federal government; (5) Create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elected office, except during the term thereof, if a majority of those voting on the question at a general election have approved the action; (6) Fix the number and compensation of deputies and county employees; (7) Fix the compensation of each county officer within a minimum and maximum to be determined by law; (8) Fill vacancies in elected county offices; (9) Have the power to override the veto of the county judge by a vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of the quorum court; (10) Provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs; (11) Impose a special assessment reasonably related to the cost of any special service or special benefit provided by county government or impose a fee for the provisions of a service; (12) Provide for its own organization and management of its affairs; and (13) Exercise other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for effective administration of authorized services and functions. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 69; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3801.

(a) As provided by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 55, § 1, Part (a), a county government, acting through its county quorum court, may exercise local legislative authority not expressly prohibited by the Arkansas Constitution or by law for the affairs of the county.

(b) These powers include, but are not limited to, the power to: (1) Levy taxes in a manner prescribed by law; (2) Appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county in a manner prescribed by ordinance; (3) Preserve peace and order and secure freedom from dangerous or noxious activities. However, no act may be declared a felony; (4) For any public purpose, contract or join with any other county, with any political subdivision, or with the federal government; (5) Create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elected office, except during the term thereof, if a majority of those voting on the question at a general election have approved the action; (6) Fix the number and compensation of deputies and county employees; (7) Fix the compensation of each county officer within a minimum and maximum to be determined by law; (8) Fill vacancies in elected county offices; (9) Have the power to override the veto of the county judge by a vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of the quorum court; (10) Provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs; (11) Impose a special assessment reasonably related to the cost of any special service or special benefit provided by county government or impose a fee for the provisions of a service; (12) Provide for its own organization and management of its affairs; and (13) Exercise other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for effective administration of authorized services and functions.

(1) Levy taxes in a manner prescribed by law;

(2) Appropriate public funds for the expenses of the county in a manner prescribed by ordinance;

(3) Preserve peace and order and secure freedom from dangerous or noxious activities. However, no act may be declared a felony;

(4) For any public purpose, contract or join with any other county, with any political subdivision, or with the federal government;

(5) Create, consolidate, separate, revise, or abandon any elected office, except during the term thereof, if a majority of those voting on the question at a general election have approved the action;

(6) Fix the number and compensation of deputies and county employees;

(7) Fix the compensation of each county officer within a minimum and maximum to be determined by law;

(8) Fill vacancies in elected county offices;

(9) Have the power to override the veto of the county judge by a vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of the quorum court;

(10) Provide for any service or performance of any function relating to county affairs;

(11) Impose a special assessment reasonably related to the cost of any special service or special benefit provided by county government or impose a fee for the provisions of a service;

(12) Provide for its own organization and management of its affairs; and

(13) Exercise other powers, not inconsistent with law, necessary for effective administration of authorized services and functions.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 69; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3801.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-22-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 22 / Section 14-22-107
List of eligible bidders
Status: in_force

(a) The county purchasing official shall establish and maintain a list of eligible bidders covering all commodities and shall furnish copies of it to all purchasing officials of the county. (b) Any firm which desires to bid and have its name on the list of prospective bidders shall notify the purchasing official in writing of this desire, setting forth the class and description of commodities on which it desires to bid and the firm's qualifications as a responsible bidder. (c) Every effort shall be made by the purchasing official to notify all eligible bidders before purchases are made. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1607.

(a) The county purchasing official shall establish and maintain a list of eligible bidders covering all commodities and shall furnish copies of it to all purchasing officials of the county.

(b) Any firm which desires to bid and have its name on the list of prospective bidders shall notify the purchasing official in writing of this desire, setting forth the class and description of commodities on which it desires to bid and the firm's qualifications as a responsible bidder.

(c) Every effort shall be made by the purchasing official to notify all eligible bidders before purchases are made.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 52, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-14-202
Initiation of alteration
Status: in_force

Alteration of county boundaries may be initiated by the General Assembly or by a petition to the General Assembly by persons whose rights and interests would be affected by the boundary change. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3203.

Alteration of county boundaries may be initiated by the General Assembly or by a petition to the General Assembly by persons whose rights and interests would be affected by the boundary change.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-445 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-445
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Any drainage district in this state which has issued and sold bonds, prior to the assessment of benefits on the property of the district, for the purpose of paying preliminary expenses of the district is authorized and empowered to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying any bond or bonds of the district then outstanding. (b) (1) The refunding bonds shall mature at such time or times as the board of commissioners of the district may direct. (2) The refunding bonds may not bear a greater rate of interest than six percent (6%) per annum. However, the bonds may be converted into a larger amount of bonds bearing a lower rate of interest on such terms that the district shall receive therefor and pay thereon substantially the same amount of money. (c) The refunding bonds shall not be issued for a substantially greater amount than is necessary to pay outstanding bonds with all interest thereon in addition to such discounts and expenses only as may be necessary and incident to the refunding bond issue. Acts 1927, No. 59, § 1.

(a) Any drainage district in this state which has issued and sold bonds, prior to the assessment of benefits on the property of the district, for the purpose of paying preliminary expenses of the district is authorized and empowered to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying any bond or bonds of the district then outstanding.

(b) (1) The refunding bonds shall mature at such time or times as the board of commissioners of the district may direct. (2) The refunding bonds may not bear a greater rate of interest than six percent (6%) per annum. However, the bonds may be converted into a larger amount of bonds bearing a lower rate of interest on such terms that the district shall receive therefor and pay thereon substantially the same amount of money.

(1) The refunding bonds shall mature at such time or times as the board of commissioners of the district may direct.

(2) The refunding bonds may not bear a greater rate of interest than six percent (6%) per annum. However, the bonds may be converted into a larger amount of bonds bearing a lower rate of interest on such terms that the district shall receive therefor and pay thereon substantially the same amount of money.

(c) The refunding bonds shall not be issued for a substantially greater amount than is necessary to pay outstanding bonds with all interest thereon in addition to such discounts and expenses only as may be necessary and incident to the refunding bond issue.

Acts 1927, No. 59, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-91-1005 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 10 / Section 14-91-1005
Outstanding bonds
Status: in_force

The remainder of the outstanding bonds issued by a municipal waterworks improvement district shall remain as an indebtedness against it and shall be paid by a levy on the assessment of benefits of the district in force at the time of a sale. Acts 1929, No. 103, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 7398; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-330.

The remainder of the outstanding bonds issued by a municipal waterworks improvement district shall remain as an indebtedness against it and shall be paid by a levy on the assessment of benefits of the district in force at the time of a sale.

Acts 1929, No. 103, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 7398; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-330.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-1102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-169-1102
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter, being necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of it. Acts 1997, No. 320, § 2.

This subchapter, being necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of it.

Acts 1997, No. 320, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-112
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Any bonds issued under other applicable legislation payable from and secured by, in whole or in part, a pledge of revenues derived from the municipality's electric system. (2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of §§ 14-203-104 , 14-203-110 , 14-203-113 , and 14-203-114 into a single issue. (b) When refunding bonds are issued, such bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof. (c) All refunding bonds shall in all respects be issued and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of such bonds. (d) The ordinance or trust indenture under which such refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on and security interest in electric system revenues and the electric system as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6005; Acts 1987, No. 479, § 2.

(a) (1) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Any bonds issued under other applicable legislation payable from and secured by, in whole or in part, a pledge of revenues derived from the municipality's electric system. (2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of §§ 14-203-104 , 14-203-110 , 14-203-113 , and 14-203-114 into a single issue.

(1) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this chapter. Any bonds issued under other applicable legislation payable from and secured by, in whole or in part, a pledge of revenues derived from the municipality's electric system.

(2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of §§ 14-203-104 , 14-203-110 , 14-203-113 , and 14-203-114 into a single issue.

(b) When refunding bonds are issued, such bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof.

(c) All refunding bonds shall in all respects be issued and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of such bonds.

(d) The ordinance or trust indenture under which such refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on and security interest in electric system revenues and the electric system as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6005; Acts 1987, No. 479, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-120-109
Reassessment of benefits - Particular pieces of property
Status: in_force

(a) A reassessment of benefits may be made in any levee or drainage district in this state, whether created by general or special act, not more often than once a year. The reassessment may be made only as to particular pieces of real property within the district, either by lowering or raising the assessed benefits as justice may require, without the necessity of reassessing all the property in the district. However, where any district shall have issued bonds or incurred indebtedness, the total amount of the assessed benefits for the whole district shall never be reduced on any reassessment. (b) This reassessment shall be made in the same form, after the same notice, hearing, and right of appeal as provided for the original assessment of benefits in the district and shall have the same time limitation on right of appeal and suits attacking the assessment of benefits in the district as provided for the original assessment of benefits. The installments thereof shall be levied, extended, and collected at the same time, in the same manner, by the same officers, and with the same lien and penalties for delinquencies as were provided for the original assessment. Acts 1947, No. 216, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-826.

(a) A reassessment of benefits may be made in any levee or drainage district in this state, whether created by general or special act, not more often than once a year. The reassessment may be made only as to particular pieces of real property within the district, either by lowering or raising the assessed benefits as justice may require, without the necessity of reassessing all the property in the district. However, where any district shall have issued bonds or incurred indebtedness, the total amount of the assessed benefits for the whole district shall never be reduced on any reassessment.

(b) This reassessment shall be made in the same form, after the same notice, hearing, and right of appeal as provided for the original assessment of benefits in the district and shall have the same time limitation on right of appeal and suits attacking the assessment of benefits in the district as provided for the original assessment of benefits. The installments thereof shall be levied, extended, and collected at the same time, in the same manner, by the same officers, and with the same lien and penalties for delinquencies as were provided for the original assessment.

Acts 1947, No. 216, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-826.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-102
Creation of commission authorized
Status: in_force

By appropriate action of its city council, any city of the first class that owns and operates a municipal auditorium may create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the auditorium. Acts 1939, No. 355, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2601.

By appropriate action of its city council, any city of the first class that owns and operates a municipal auditorium may create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the auditorium.

Acts 1939, No. 355, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-91-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-91-101
Plans and costs for improvements generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Immediately after their qualification, a municipal board of improvement shall form plans for the improvement as requested in the petition and shall procure estimates of the cost thereof. All improvements shall be made with reference to the grades of streets and alleys as fixed, or may be fixed by the ordinances of the city or town. (2) For this purpose, the board may employ such engineers and other agents as may be needful and may provide for their compensation which, with all other necessary expenditures, shall be taken as a part of the cost of the improvement. (b) If for any cause the improvement shall not be made, the cost shall be a charge upon the real property in the district and shall be raised and paid by an ad valorem tax upon the real property in the district as assessed for the state and county purposes. This tax shall be levied by the city or town council, on the application of any person interested, and shall be paid to the board, to be distributed among the creditors of the district. (c) When any improvement is abandoned, it is made the duty of the board to report to the city or town council the total amount of the debts which it has incurred, to the end that the city or town council may make adequate provision for their payment. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 4, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5656; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 7290; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-301.

(a) (1) Immediately after their qualification, a municipal board of improvement shall form plans for the improvement as requested in the petition and shall procure estimates of the cost thereof. All improvements shall be made with reference to the grades of streets and alleys as fixed, or may be fixed by the ordinances of the city or town. (2) For this purpose, the board may employ such engineers and other agents as may be needful and may provide for their compensation which, with all other necessary expenditures, shall be taken as a part of the cost of the improvement.

(1) Immediately after their qualification, a municipal board of improvement shall form plans for the improvement as requested in the petition and shall procure estimates of the cost thereof. All improvements shall be made with reference to the grades of streets and alleys as fixed, or may be fixed by the ordinances of the city or town.

(2) For this purpose, the board may employ such engineers and other agents as may be needful and may provide for their compensation which, with all other necessary expenditures, shall be taken as a part of the cost of the improvement.

(b) If for any cause the improvement shall not be made, the cost shall be a charge upon the real property in the district and shall be raised and paid by an ad valorem tax upon the real property in the district as assessed for the state and county purposes. This tax shall be levied by the city or town council, on the application of any person interested, and shall be paid to the board, to be distributed among the creditors of the district.

(c) When any improvement is abandoned, it is made the duty of the board to report to the city or town council the total amount of the debts which it has incurred, to the end that the city or town council may make adequate provision for their payment.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 4, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., § 5656; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 7290; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-103
Scope of chapter
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as modifying or diminishing the present authority of municipalities respecting the ownership and operation of their electric systems including, without limitation, the authority contained in §§ 14-202-101 - 14-202-123 and §§ 14-204-101 - 14-204-112 . (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality to issue or sell bonds under the provisions of this chapter or to use the proceeds thereof to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire a utility plant or distribution system or portion thereof owned or operated by a regulated public utility without the consent of such public utility. Acts 1983, No. 441, §§ 10, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-6010, 19-6011.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as modifying or diminishing the present authority of municipalities respecting the ownership and operation of their electric systems including, without limitation, the authority contained in §§ 14-202-101 - 14-202-123 and §§ 14-204-101 - 14-204-112 .

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipality to issue or sell bonds under the provisions of this chapter or to use the proceeds thereof to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire a utility plant or distribution system or portion thereof owned or operated by a regulated public utility without the consent of such public utility.

Acts 1983, No. 441, §§ 10, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-6010, 19-6011.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-62-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 62 / Section 14-62-106
Compensation of receiver
Status: in_force

(a) A receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 shall receive such compensation for his or her services as shall be fixed by the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District. (b) As the circuit court may allow, a receiver shall have credit for all taxes, expenses, attorney's fees, and other necessary disbursements in the execution of the receiver's duties, to be paid out of the funds collected by the receiver. (c) If insufficient funds have been collected under this chapter to compensate the receiver, the circuit court may request the Governor to transfer adequate funds to compensate the receiver from the available funds. Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A receiver appointed under § 14-62-104 shall receive such compensation for his or her services as shall be fixed by the circuit court of the Sixth Judicial District.

(b) As the circuit court may allow, a receiver shall have credit for all taxes, expenses, attorney's fees, and other necessary disbursements in the execution of the receiver's duties, to be paid out of the funds collected by the receiver.

(c) If insufficient funds have been collected under this chapter to compensate the receiver, the circuit court may request the Governor to transfer adequate funds to compensate the receiver from the available funds.

Added by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.