Ark. Code Ann. § 14-19-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 19 / Section 14-19-103
Plans - Contracts
Status: in_force

(a) When the ground for erecting any public building shall be designated as indicated in § 14-19-102 [repealed], the commissioner of public buildings shall prepare and submit to the county court a plan of the building to be erected, the dimensions thereof, and the materials of which it is to be composed, with an estimate of the probable cost thereof. (b) (1) When the plan shall be approved by the court, the commissioner shall advertise for receiving proposals for erecting the building and shall contract with the person who will agree to do the work on the lowest and best terms, not exceeding the amount so appropriated by the court. (2) The commissioner may let parts of the work to different persons. Rev. Stat., ch. 36, §§ 11, 12, 14; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1936, 1937, 1939; Pope's Dig., §§ 2458, 2459, 2461; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-908, 17-909, 17-911.

(a) When the ground for erecting any public building shall be designated as indicated in § 14-19-102 [repealed], the commissioner of public buildings shall prepare and submit to the county court a plan of the building to be erected, the dimensions thereof, and the materials of which it is to be composed, with an estimate of the probable cost thereof.

(b) (1) When the plan shall be approved by the court, the commissioner shall advertise for receiving proposals for erecting the building and shall contract with the person who will agree to do the work on the lowest and best terms, not exceeding the amount so appropriated by the court. (2) The commissioner may let parts of the work to different persons.

(1) When the plan shall be approved by the court, the commissioner shall advertise for receiving proposals for erecting the building and shall contract with the person who will agree to do the work on the lowest and best terms, not exceeding the amount so appropriated by the court.

(2) The commissioner may let parts of the work to different persons.

Rev. Stat., ch. 36, §§ 11, 12, 14; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1936, 1937, 1939; Pope's Dig., §§ 2458, 2459, 2461; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-908, 17-909, 17-911.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-607 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-120-607
Terms of office in districts having five commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) The term of office of commissioners in all districts which have five (5) commissioners shall be ten (10) years to serve until their successors are duly selected and qualified as set forth in this subchapter. (b) (1) These terms of office shall begin January 1. (2) (A) For the initial terms, the commissioners shall select one (1) of their number to serve for two (2) years, one (1) for four (4) years, one (1) for six (6) years, one (1) for eight (8) years, and one (1) for ten (10) years. (B) The names and terms so selected shall be certified to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction on or before January 1. Acts 1971, No. 105, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-505.7.

(a) The term of office of commissioners in all districts which have five (5) commissioners shall be ten (10) years to serve until their successors are duly selected and qualified as set forth in this subchapter.

(b) (1) These terms of office shall begin January 1. (2) (A) For the initial terms, the commissioners shall select one (1) of their number to serve for two (2) years, one (1) for four (4) years, one (1) for six (6) years, one (1) for eight (8) years, and one (1) for ten (10) years. (B) The names and terms so selected shall be certified to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction on or before January 1.

(1) These terms of office shall begin January 1.

(2) (A) For the initial terms, the commissioners shall select one (1) of their number to serve for two (2) years, one (1) for four (4) years, one (1) for six (6) years, one (1) for eight (8) years, and one (1) for ten (10) years. (B) The names and terms so selected shall be certified to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction on or before January 1.

(A) For the initial terms, the commissioners shall select one (1) of their number to serve for two (2) years, one (1) for four (4) years, one (1) for six (6) years, one (1) for eight (8) years, and one (1) for ten (10) years.

(B) The names and terms so selected shall be certified to the clerk of the court having jurisdiction on or before January 1.

Acts 1971, No. 105, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-505.7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-15-402
Instruments to be recorded
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of each recorder to record in the books provided for his or her office all deeds, mortgages, conveyances, deeds of trust, bonds, covenants, defeasances, affidavits, powers of attorney, assignments, contracts, agreements, leases, or other instruments of writing of or writing concerning any lands and tenements or goods and chattels, which shall be proved or acknowledged according to law, that are authorized to be recorded in his or her office. (b) (1) To be accepted by the county recorder for recording purposes, all documents shall: (A) Be on eight and one-half by eleven inch (81/2"x11") paper; (B) Have a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the right top of the first page, one-half inch (0.5") margin on the sides and bottoms of all pages, and a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the bottom of the last page; (C) Have an area reserved on the top right of the first page for the file mark of the recorder; (D) Contain the following information: (i) The title of the document; and (ii) The name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable; (E) Be acknowledged or otherwise executed as permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 ; and (F) Be legible. (2) (A) The county recorder shall have the discretion to waive the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section for: (i) Good cause; and (ii) Any document that complies with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq. (B) All documents and instruments executed before January 1, 2004, shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (C) All surveys and plats shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (3) A county recorder shall not refuse to record a document that has been executed in a manner permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 . Amended by Act 2013, No. 999,§ 5, eff. 4/8/2013. Rev. Stat., ch. 124, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8624, 8625; Pope's Dig., §§ 11216, 11217; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-101, 16-102; Acts 2003, No. 757, § 1; 2005, No. 1428, § 1; 2007, No. 734, § 3.

(a) It shall be the duty of each recorder to record in the books provided for his or her office all deeds, mortgages, conveyances, deeds of trust, bonds, covenants, defeasances, affidavits, powers of attorney, assignments, contracts, agreements, leases, or other instruments of writing of or writing concerning any lands and tenements or goods and chattels, which shall be proved or acknowledged according to law, that are authorized to be recorded in his or her office.

(b) (1) To be accepted by the county recorder for recording purposes, all documents shall: (A) Be on eight and one-half by eleven inch (81/2"x11") paper; (B) Have a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the right top of the first page, one-half inch (0.5") margin on the sides and bottoms of all pages, and a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the bottom of the last page; (C) Have an area reserved on the top right of the first page for the file mark of the recorder; (D) Contain the following information: (i) The title of the document; and (ii) The name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable; (E) Be acknowledged or otherwise executed as permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 ; and (F) Be legible. (2) (A) The county recorder shall have the discretion to waive the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section for: (i) Good cause; and (ii) Any document that complies with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq. (B) All documents and instruments executed before January 1, 2004, shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (C) All surveys and plats shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (3) A county recorder shall not refuse to record a document that has been executed in a manner permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 .

(1) To be accepted by the county recorder for recording purposes, all documents shall: (A) Be on eight and one-half by eleven inch (81/2"x11") paper; (B) Have a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the right top of the first page, one-half inch (0.5") margin on the sides and bottoms of all pages, and a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the bottom of the last page; (C) Have an area reserved on the top right of the first page for the file mark of the recorder; (D) Contain the following information: (i) The title of the document; and (ii) The name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable; (E) Be acknowledged or otherwise executed as permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 ; and (F) Be legible.

(A) Be on eight and one-half by eleven inch (81/2"x11") paper;

(B) Have a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the right top of the first page, one-half inch (0.5") margin on the sides and bottoms of all pages, and a two and one-half inch (2.5") margin at the bottom of the last page;

(C) Have an area reserved on the top right of the first page for the file mark of the recorder;

(D) Contain the following information: (i) The title of the document; and (ii) The name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable;

(i) The title of the document; and

(ii) The name of the grantor and grantee, when applicable;

(E) Be acknowledged or otherwise executed as permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 ; and

(F) Be legible.

(2) (A) The county recorder shall have the discretion to waive the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section for: (i) Good cause; and (ii) Any document that complies with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq. (B) All documents and instruments executed before January 1, 2004, shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (C) All surveys and plats shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(A) The county recorder shall have the discretion to waive the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section for: (i) Good cause; and (ii) Any document that complies with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq.

(i) Good cause; and

(ii) Any document that complies with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, § 14-2-301 et seq.

(B) All documents and instruments executed before January 1, 2004, shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(C) All surveys and plats shall be exempt from the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(3) A county recorder shall not refuse to record a document that has been executed in a manner permitted by § 16-47-107 or § 18-12-208 .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 999,§ 5, eff. 4/8/2013.

Rev. Stat., ch. 124, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8624, 8625; Pope's Dig., §§ 11216, 11217; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 16-101, 16-102; Acts 2003, No. 757, § 1; 2005, No. 1428, § 1; 2007, No. 734, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-125 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-125
Warrants
Status: in_force

(a) The depository shall pay out no money save upon the order of the board and upon a warrant signed by at least two (2) of the commissioners. (b) Every warrant shall state upon its face to whom it is issued and the amount and the purpose for which it is issued. (c) All warrants shall be dated and shall be numbered consecutively, in a record to be kept by the board of the number and amount of each. No warrant shall be paid unless there are in the treasury funds enough to pay all outstanding warrants bearing a lower number. (d) No warrants shall be increased by reason of any depreciation in the market value thereof, nor shall any contract or warrant be made payable or paid in anything but currency. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1212.

(a) The depository shall pay out no money save upon the order of the board and upon a warrant signed by at least two (2) of the commissioners.

(b) Every warrant shall state upon its face to whom it is issued and the amount and the purpose for which it is issued.

(c) All warrants shall be dated and shall be numbered consecutively, in a record to be kept by the board of the number and amount of each. No warrant shall be paid unless there are in the treasury funds enough to pay all outstanding warrants bearing a lower number.

(d) No warrants shall be increased by reason of any depreciation in the market value thereof, nor shall any contract or warrant be made payable or paid in anything but currency.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1212.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-302-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 302 / Section 14-302-108
Execution of bonds and coupons - Seal
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the mayor of the municipality and by the manual signature of the clerk or recorder of the municipality. (b) Coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor. (c) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (d) The bonds shall be sealed with the seal of the municipality issuing the bonds. Acts 1967, No. 317, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1705.

(a) Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the mayor of the municipality and by the manual signature of the clerk or recorder of the municipality.

(b) Coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor.

(c) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(d) The bonds shall be sealed with the seal of the municipality issuing the bonds.

Acts 1967, No. 317, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1705.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-90-804 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 8 / Section 14-90-804
Contesting payment
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days after publication as prescribed in § 14-90-803 , the municipal improvement district or any property owner may bring suit in the chancery court of the county for the purpose of correcting or invalidating the assessment. (b) If the suit is not brought within that time, all objections to the creation of the district or the validity of the assessment shall be forever barred and precluded. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 6, p. 161; 1899, No. 183, § 8, p. 323; 1901, No. 143, § 6, p. 264; 1913, No. 5, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 5668; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 7307; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-416.

(a) Within thirty (30) days after publication as prescribed in § 14-90-803 , the municipal improvement district or any property owner may bring suit in the chancery court of the county for the purpose of correcting or invalidating the assessment.

(b) If the suit is not brought within that time, all objections to the creation of the district or the validity of the assessment shall be forever barred and precluded.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 6, p. 161; 1899, No. 183, § 8, p. 323; 1901, No. 143, § 6, p. 264; 1913, No. 5, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 5668; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 7307; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-416.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-176-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 176 / Section 14-176-108
Limitation on budget - Due diligence
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, appropriations for economic development projects by a governing body under this chapter shall not exceed in a fiscal year five percent (5%) of the total of the municipality's or county's unobligated general revenue and reserves of the previous fiscal year, without regard to the number of economic development projects. (b) (1) If a governing body chooses to participate in an economic development project that exceeds the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section in a fiscal year, the governing body shall secure a financial forecast and then determine whether the municipality or county will participate in the economic development project or projects. (2) A financial forecast under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be undertaken each time the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section is exceeded. (c) The use of the whole or partial amount of revenue specifically dedicated by law, ordinance, or resolution and public vote for economic development for the purposes in this chapter are excluded from the restrictions and limitations of this section. Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) Except as provided in this section, appropriations for economic development projects by a governing body under this chapter shall not exceed in a fiscal year five percent (5%) of the total of the municipality's or county's unobligated general revenue and reserves of the previous fiscal year, without regard to the number of economic development projects.

(b) (1) If a governing body chooses to participate in an economic development project that exceeds the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section in a fiscal year, the governing body shall secure a financial forecast and then determine whether the municipality or county will participate in the economic development project or projects. (2) A financial forecast under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be undertaken each time the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section is exceeded.

(1) If a governing body chooses to participate in an economic development project that exceeds the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section in a fiscal year, the governing body shall secure a financial forecast and then determine whether the municipality or county will participate in the economic development project or projects.

(2) A financial forecast under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be undertaken each time the five percent (5%) level under subsection (a) of this section is exceeded.

(c) The use of the whole or partial amount of revenue specifically dedicated by law, ordinance, or resolution and public vote for economic development for the purposes in this chapter are excluded from the restrictions and limitations of this section.

Added by Act 2017, No. 685,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-169-210
Removal of commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) A commissioner of a city or county housing authority may be removed from office for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office only by the vote of the majority of the city council or county quorum court, as the case may be. (b) Removal shall occur only after the commissioner has been given a copy of the charges, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on the charges, and the commissioner has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. (c) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk. Acts 1937, No. 298, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 10065; Acts 1977, No. 278, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3010.

(a) A commissioner of a city or county housing authority may be removed from office for inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office only by the vote of the majority of the city council or county quorum court, as the case may be.

(b) Removal shall occur only after the commissioner has been given a copy of the charges, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on the charges, and the commissioner has had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(c) In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.

Acts 1937, No. 298, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 10065; Acts 1977, No. 278, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3010.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-221 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-120-221
Board of assessors
Status: in_force

The duly constituted board of assessors of the levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district in which the flood control and drainage works may be constructed, which contains within its boundaries lands lying in more than one (1) county and which may hereafter desire to avail itself of the powers and authority and benefits conferred by this subchapter, shall constitute a board of assessors for the purpose of ascertaining, determining, and fixing the increase in value, or betterment, which will annually accrue to the lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines, and electric power lines, and all other real property situated within the boundaries of the district. Acts 1937, No. 67, § 9, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.2.

The duly constituted board of assessors of the levee district or drainage district, or levee and drainage district in which the flood control and drainage works may be constructed, which contains within its boundaries lands lying in more than one (1) county and which may hereafter desire to avail itself of the powers and authority and benefits conferred by this subchapter, shall constitute a board of assessors for the purpose of ascertaining, determining, and fixing the increase in value, or betterment, which will annually accrue to the lands, town lots, blocks, railroads and tramroads, telegraph and telephone lines, and electric power lines, and all other real property situated within the boundaries of the district.

Acts 1937, No. 67, § 9, as added by Acts 1949, No. 249, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-809.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-49-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-49-102
Applicability
Status: in_force

Every city in this state shall be entitled to operate under this chapter whenever any federal census taken shows that the city has attained a population of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or over. Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.

Every city in this state shall be entitled to operate under this chapter whenever any federal census taken shows that the city has attained a population of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or over.

Acts 1937, No. 322, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-334-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 334 / Section 14-334-113
Bonds - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

The principal of and interest on bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes. This exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes. Acts 1981, No. 424, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2214.

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

Acts 1981, No. 424, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-2214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-411 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-411
Benefits to lands in other districts - Assessments
Status: in_force

In case any land in any drainage or other improvement district is benefited, and for any reason it was not assessed in the original proceedings, or was not assessed to the extent of benefits received or in case any corporation, individual, or other drainage district organized under this or any other general or special act, outside the limits of any district organized or operating under the terms of this act, shall drain land into any ditch belonging to any district formed or operating under the terms of this act, the commissioners of the drainage district shall assess the benefits or the enhanced benefits received by the land, and the proceedings outlined in §§ 14-121-402 - 14-121-405 for assessing benefits to lands not included within the boundaries of the district shall in all matters be conformed with. However, this section and § 14-121-808 shall not operate to interfere with vested rights to natural drainage. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 20, p. 829; 1913, No. 177, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 3628; Pope's Dig., § 4479; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-531.

In case any land in any drainage or other improvement district is benefited, and for any reason it was not assessed in the original proceedings, or was not assessed to the extent of benefits received or in case any corporation, individual, or other drainage district organized under this or any other general or special act, outside the limits of any district organized or operating under the terms of this act, shall drain land into any ditch belonging to any district formed or operating under the terms of this act, the commissioners of the drainage district shall assess the benefits or the enhanced benefits received by the land, and the proceedings outlined in §§ 14-121-402 - 14-121-405 for assessing benefits to lands not included within the boundaries of the district shall in all matters be conformed with. However, this section and § 14-121-808 shall not operate to interfere with vested rights to natural drainage.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 20, p. 829; 1913, No. 177, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 3628; Pope's Dig., § 4479; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-17-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-17-210
Unincorporated areas being developed with federal funds
Status: in_force

The county planning board shall have the exclusive zoning and planning jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas lying within a county and along a navigable stream notwithstanding the fact that such areas may be within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of a city having a planning commission if the unincorporated areas are lands upon which a new community has been or is being developed with funds guaranteed, in whole or in part, by the federal government under Title IV of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 or under Title VII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970. Acts 1981, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1117.

The county planning board shall have the exclusive zoning and planning jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas lying within a county and along a navigable stream notwithstanding the fact that such areas may be within five (5) miles of the corporate limits of a city having a planning commission if the unincorporated areas are lands upon which a new community has been or is being developed with funds guaranteed, in whole or in part, by the federal government under Title IV of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 or under Title VII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970.

Acts 1981, No. 134, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-16-205
Gifts and bequests
Status: in_force

Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service. Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.

Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service.

Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-236-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 236 / Section 14-236-115
Registration of installers
Status: in_force

(a) Each installer who operates within the State of Arkansas, regardless of the location of his home office, must become registered by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (b) The registration will be issued by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health or its authorized agent upon application on proper forms and compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. (c) The registration shall be renewable on January 1 of each year. (d) The installer's registration may be revoked without advance notice whenever any provision of this chapter is violated. The installer may appeal the revocation as provided for in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (e) Each installer must furnish proof of current registration upon request by an authorized representative of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health. (f) Failure of an installer to register with the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health as an installer in the State of Arkansas shall subject the installer to the penalties of § 14-236-106(c) . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1027, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1977, No. 402, § 11; 1983, No. 708, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5411.

(a) Each installer who operates within the State of Arkansas, regardless of the location of his home office, must become registered by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(b) The registration will be issued by the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health or its authorized agent upon application on proper forms and compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The registration shall be renewable on January 1 of each year.

(d) The installer's registration may be revoked without advance notice whenever any provision of this chapter is violated. The installer may appeal the revocation as provided for in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(e) Each installer must furnish proof of current registration upon request by an authorized representative of the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health.

(f) Failure of an installer to register with the Division of Environmental Health Protection of the Department of Health as an installer in the State of Arkansas shall subject the installer to the penalties of § 14-236-106(c) .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1027, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 402, § 11; 1983, No. 708, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-119 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-119
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1891, No. 158, §§ 18-20, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4677-4679; Pope's Dig., §§ 5765-5767; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1321 -- 78-1323.

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

Acts 1891, No. 158, §§ 18-20, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4677-4679; Pope's Dig., §§ 5765-5767; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1321 -- 78-1323.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-2105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 21 / Section 14-86-2105
District levies not to be certified for delinquency
Status: in_force

The county collector shall not certify an improvement district levy or protection district levy to the Commissioner of State Lands for delinquency. Acts 2011, No. 210, § 1.

The county collector shall not certify an improvement district levy or protection district levy to the Commissioner of State Lands for delinquency.

Acts 2011, No. 210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-168-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 168 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-168-302
Construction
Status: in_force

The General Assembly declares that this subchapter is necessary for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, and it is the intent of the General Assembly that it is to be broadly construed to effect its purpose. Acts 2001, No. 1197, § 3.

The General Assembly declares that this subchapter is necessary for the welfare of this state and its inhabitants, and it is the intent of the General Assembly that it is to be broadly construed to effect its purpose.

Acts 2001, No. 1197, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-359-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 359 / Section 14-359-112
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

The city is expressly authorized to have all the rights of eminent domain as may be necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities as is granted by § 14-360-102 . Acts 1949, No. 53, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-508.

The city is expressly authorized to have all the rights of eminent domain as may be necessary and expedient for the proper operation and management of the municipal airport and its related properties and facilities as is granted by § 14-360-102 .

Acts 1949, No. 53, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-2007 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 20 / Section 14-86-2007
Exception
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to Sebastian County. Acts 1923, No. 605, § 6.

This subchapter shall not apply to Sebastian County.

Acts 1923, No. 605, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-72-102
Transfer of unexpended balance of bond redemption fund to county hospital building fund
Status: in_force

In all cases where bonds have been issued in any county for the construction, reconstruction, or extension of any county hospital as authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 25 [repealed], and all bonds issued for those purposes by any county have been wholly retired, the county courts of those counties may by appropriate order transfer any balances remaining unexpended to the credit of the bond redemption funds in those counties to the county hospital building funds. The moneys may then be used for all purposes for which the county hospital building fund could be used. Acts 1969, No. 325, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1237.

In all cases where bonds have been issued in any county for the construction, reconstruction, or extension of any county hospital as authorized by Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 25 [repealed], and all bonds issued for those purposes by any county have been wholly retired, the county courts of those counties may by appropriate order transfer any balances remaining unexpended to the credit of the bond redemption funds in those counties to the county hospital building funds. The moneys may then be used for all purposes for which the county hospital building fund could be used.

Acts 1969, No. 325, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1237.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-124-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 124 / Section 14-124-104
Calling a meeting of assessors - Creation of board of assessment and equalization
Status: in_force

When all the assessments have been filed, the president of the levee district shall call a meeting of the assessors to be held in the office of the district at its domicile to sit as a board of assessment and equalization. Acts 1941, No. 287, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-703.

When all the assessments have been filed, the president of the levee district shall call a meeting of the assessors to be held in the office of the district at its domicile to sit as a board of assessment and equalization.

Acts 1941, No. 287, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-314 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-123-314
Depositories for funds
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors or commissioners of any levee district organized under general or special laws, which is or may be hereafter authorized to select depositories for the funds of the district, shall select the depositories at the time, in the manner, and for the term as is required by existing statutes. (b) However, in the event the depositories so selected cannot or do not provide the security required by law in an amount sufficient to provide protection for all the funds of the district, the board of directors or commissioners are authorized to select additional depositories without advertising for bids, which depositories may be located outside the district and within or without the State of Arkansas. The additional depositories shall be required to provide the security required by law for deposits of improvements districts. Acts 1934 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 4573; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-616.

(a) The board of directors or commissioners of any levee district organized under general or special laws, which is or may be hereafter authorized to select depositories for the funds of the district, shall select the depositories at the time, in the manner, and for the term as is required by existing statutes.

(b) However, in the event the depositories so selected cannot or do not provide the security required by law in an amount sufficient to provide protection for all the funds of the district, the board of directors or commissioners are authorized to select additional depositories without advertising for bids, which depositories may be located outside the district and within or without the State of Arkansas. The additional depositories shall be required to provide the security required by law for deposits of improvements districts.

Acts 1934 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 4573; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-409 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-409
Petition that improvements and extensions proceed under revised plans - Notice, hearing, and appeal
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioners shall have filed plans for additional work in the district, no proceeding shall be taken looking to a confirmation of the assessment of benefits based thereon until a petition has been filed with the county court, signed by a majority in numbers, acreage, and value of the owners of land within the district, praying that the work as provided for in the plans shall proceed. If no such petition is filed with the county court within one (1) year after the filing of the assessment based upon the revised plans, the assessment of benefits shall be withdrawn by the commissioners, and nothing further shall be done toward the carrying out of the revised plans. (b) If the petition, purporting to be signed by a majority in value, number, and acreage of the property owners, is filed within the one-year time limit, it shall be the duty of the county clerk to give notice by publication once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than ten (10) days before the date fixed for the hearing, of a date when the county court will hear the petition and determine whether it is signed by the requisite majority and whether the assessment of benefits which has been based thereon shall be sustained. (c) Notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form. (d) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear all persons who wish to be heard and first to determine whether a majority in numbers, acreage, or value of the landowners have petitioned for the doing of the work under the revised plans. If it finds that the majority have signed the petition, then it shall hear all persons who filed written complaints against the assessment of benefits of their own land or the lands of anyone else and determine whether the assessment of benefits is equitable and just, and to equalize it. (e) From the action of the court any party aggrieved, including the commissioners of the district, may appeal to the circuit court. However, the appeal must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days; in the circuit court, proceedings shall be deemed matters of public interest and heard at the earliest possible moment, and appeals from its decisions must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days. Acts 1927, No. 203, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4528; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-520.

(a) If the commissioners shall have filed plans for additional work in the district, no proceeding shall be taken looking to a confirmation of the assessment of benefits based thereon until a petition has been filed with the county court, signed by a majority in numbers, acreage, and value of the owners of land within the district, praying that the work as provided for in the plans shall proceed. If no such petition is filed with the county court within one (1) year after the filing of the assessment based upon the revised plans, the assessment of benefits shall be withdrawn by the commissioners, and nothing further shall be done toward the carrying out of the revised plans.

(b) If the petition, purporting to be signed by a majority in value, number, and acreage of the property owners, is filed within the one-year time limit, it shall be the duty of the county clerk to give notice by publication once a week for two (2) weeks, the last insertion to be not less than ten (10) days before the date fixed for the hearing, of a date when the county court will hear the petition and determine whether it is signed by the requisite majority and whether the assessment of benefits which has been based thereon shall be sustained.

(c) Notice may be in the following form: Click here to view form.

Click here to view form.

(d) On the day named in the notice, it shall be the duty of the county court to meet and to hear all persons who wish to be heard and first to determine whether a majority in numbers, acreage, or value of the landowners have petitioned for the doing of the work under the revised plans. If it finds that the majority have signed the petition, then it shall hear all persons who filed written complaints against the assessment of benefits of their own land or the lands of anyone else and determine whether the assessment of benefits is equitable and just, and to equalize it.

(e) From the action of the court any party aggrieved, including the commissioners of the district, may appeal to the circuit court. However, the appeal must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days; in the circuit court, proceedings shall be deemed matters of public interest and heard at the earliest possible moment, and appeals from its decisions must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days.

Acts 1927, No. 203, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4528; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-520.

121_409_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-72-203
Certificates of indebtedness for interest due on refunded bonds and expense of issuing refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) In order to facilitate the refunding of its bonds, any county issuing refunding bonds may issue certificates of indebtedness bearing interest not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum, payable to bearer and negotiable, to cover matured interest due on outstanding bonds at the time they are exchanged for refunding bonds and may issue certificates of indebtedness, not bearing interest, payable to bearer, and negotiable, to cover the expenses of issuing refunding bonds. (b) Both classes of certificates shall be paid out of the bond fund account of the county from any surplus that remains in the bond fund account in any year after the payment of the full amount of bonds and interest due that year on the refunding issue. (c) Both classes of certificates of indebtedness issued in connection with an issue of refunding bonds shall be registered by the county treasurer, except that the certificates for expenses shall bear the early registration numbers to be followed by the certificates for interest. The certificates for interest shall be paid in numerical order of registration out of the money available for their payment. Acts 1937, No. 371, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11316; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1223.

(a) In order to facilitate the refunding of its bonds, any county issuing refunding bonds may issue certificates of indebtedness bearing interest not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum, payable to bearer and negotiable, to cover matured interest due on outstanding bonds at the time they are exchanged for refunding bonds and may issue certificates of indebtedness, not bearing interest, payable to bearer, and negotiable, to cover the expenses of issuing refunding bonds.

(b) Both classes of certificates shall be paid out of the bond fund account of the county from any surplus that remains in the bond fund account in any year after the payment of the full amount of bonds and interest due that year on the refunding issue.

(c) Both classes of certificates of indebtedness issued in connection with an issue of refunding bonds shall be registered by the county treasurer, except that the certificates for expenses shall bear the early registration numbers to be followed by the certificates for interest. The certificates for interest shall be paid in numerical order of registration out of the money available for their payment.

Acts 1937, No. 371, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 11316; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1223.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-201-307
Calling election to elect board members - Notice of election
Status: in_force

(a) Immediately after the creation of the board of public utilities pursuant to § 14-201-306 , the county board of election commissioners shall call an election to be held in the city or town at a time not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days distant for the purpose of electing five (5) members to compose the board of public utilities. (b) Notice of the election shall be given in the same manner as provided in § 14-201-304 for notice of the election to create the board of public utilities. Acts 1939, No. 95, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4008, 19-4009.

(a) Immediately after the creation of the board of public utilities pursuant to § 14-201-306 , the county board of election commissioners shall call an election to be held in the city or town at a time not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days distant for the purpose of electing five (5) members to compose the board of public utilities.

(b) Notice of the election shall be given in the same manner as provided in § 14-201-304 for notice of the election to create the board of public utilities.

Acts 1939, No. 95, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-4008, 19-4009.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-72-603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-72-603
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Bonds" means any evidence of indebtedness of a county or municipality issued pursuant to laws in effect authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes, certificates, or other instruments or evidences of indebtedness; (2) "Clerk" means the clerk or recorder of a municipality or county clerk of a county; (3) "County" or "municipality" also mean any agency, board, commission, or instrumentality of a county or municipality; (4) "Legislative body" means the quorum court of a county or the council, board of directors, or other elected governing body of a municipality; (5) "Municipality" means any city or incorporated town; (6) "Ordinance" means an ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate legislative enactment of a legislative body; (7) "Revenue bonds" means all bonds the repayment of which are secured by the pledge of rents, user fees, charges, or other revenues, other than assessments for local improvements and taxes, derived from the project or improvements financed in whole or in part by such revenue bonds, from the operations of any governmental unit, or from any other special fund or source. Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1289.

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

(1) "Bonds" means any evidence of indebtedness of a county or municipality issued pursuant to laws in effect authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes, certificates, or other instruments or evidences of indebtedness;

(2) "Clerk" means the clerk or recorder of a municipality or county clerk of a county;

(3) "County" or "municipality" also mean any agency, board, commission, or instrumentality of a county or municipality;

(4) "Legislative body" means the quorum court of a county or the council, board of directors, or other elected governing body of a municipality;

(5) "Municipality" means any city or incorporated town;

(6) "Ordinance" means an ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate legislative enactment of a legislative body;

(7) "Revenue bonds" means all bonds the repayment of which are secured by the pledge of rents, user fees, charges, or other revenues, other than assessments for local improvements and taxes, derived from the project or improvements financed in whole or in part by such revenue bonds, from the operations of any governmental unit, or from any other special fund or source.

Acts 1986 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1289.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-310 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-169-310
Commissioners - Removal
Status: in_force

(a) For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a regional housing authority may be removed by the governing body appointing him or, in the case of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, by such commissioners. (b) A commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges against him at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and if the commissioner shall have had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. (c) (1) In the event of the removal of a commissioner by the governing body appointing him, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county. (2) In the case of the removal of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, the record shall be filed with the other records of the regional housing authority. Acts 1941, No. 352, § 5; 1943, No. 280, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3039.

(a) For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a regional housing authority may be removed by the governing body appointing him or, in the case of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, by such commissioners.

(b) A commissioner shall be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges against him at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on them and if the commissioner shall have had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel.

(c) (1) In the event of the removal of a commissioner by the governing body appointing him, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county. (2) In the case of the removal of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, the record shall be filed with the other records of the regional housing authority.

(1) In the event of the removal of a commissioner by the governing body appointing him, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings on them, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the county.

(2) In the case of the removal of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, the record shall be filed with the other records of the regional housing authority.

Acts 1941, No. 352, § 5; 1943, No. 280, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3039.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-402 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-125-402
Petition requesting division or combination
Status: in_force

(a) At least twenty-five (25) landowners of each district affected by the proposed division or combination shall sign and file with the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission a petition requesting that the district or districts, as the case may be, and the operations thereof, be divided or combined, or divided and combined, in the manner requested. (b) The commission shall prescribe the form for the petitions, which shall be as nearly as may be in the form described in this chapter for petitions to organize a district. (c) The commission may conduct the public meetings and public hearings upon the petition as may be necessary to assist it in the consideration thereof. (d) The commission may define in more detail the boundaries outlined in the petitions for the districts proposed to result from the division or combination. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.

(a) At least twenty-five (25) landowners of each district affected by the proposed division or combination shall sign and file with the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission a petition requesting that the district or districts, as the case may be, and the operations thereof, be divided or combined, or divided and combined, in the manner requested.

(b) The commission shall prescribe the form for the petitions, which shall be as nearly as may be in the form described in this chapter for petitions to organize a district.

(c) The commission may conduct the public meetings and public hearings upon the petition as may be necessary to assist it in the consideration thereof.

(d) The commission may define in more detail the boundaries outlined in the petitions for the districts proposed to result from the division or combination.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11837; Acts 1945, No. 225, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-284-219 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 284 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-284-219
Bonds - Security - Liability of board for bonds and contracts
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter, that the bonds shall be obligations only of the district, and that in no event shall they constitute any indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the state or any county or municipality, or any of the revenues of the state or any county or municipality, are pledged. (b) No member of the board shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with any contracts entered into in carrying out the purposes and intent of this subchapter unless he shall have acted with corrupt intent. (c) (1) The principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds shall be secured by a lien on and pledge of, and shall be payable from, the assessments levied against the benefited real property within the district. (2) The right to issue subsequent issues of bonds, if the district so determines, can be reserved in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture on either a parity or subordinate lien basis and upon such terms and conditions as the district may determine and specify in the particular authorizing resolution or trust indenture. Acts 1979, No. 35, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-939.

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter, that the bonds shall be obligations only of the district, and that in no event shall they constitute any indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the state or any county or municipality, or any of the revenues of the state or any county or municipality, are pledged.

(b) No member of the board shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with any contracts entered into in carrying out the purposes and intent of this subchapter unless he shall have acted with corrupt intent.

(c) (1) The principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds shall be secured by a lien on and pledge of, and shall be payable from, the assessments levied against the benefited real property within the district. (2) The right to issue subsequent issues of bonds, if the district so determines, can be reserved in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture on either a parity or subordinate lien basis and upon such terms and conditions as the district may determine and specify in the particular authorizing resolution or trust indenture.

(1) The principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds shall be secured by a lien on and pledge of, and shall be payable from, the assessments levied against the benefited real property within the district.

(2) The right to issue subsequent issues of bonds, if the district so determines, can be reserved in any authorizing resolution or trust indenture on either a parity or subordinate lien basis and upon such terms and conditions as the district may determine and specify in the particular authorizing resolution or trust indenture.

Acts 1979, No. 35, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-939.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-1309 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 14-14-1309
Declaration of vacancy
Status: in_force

(a) Conditions. The quorum court of each county shall declare a county, county quorum court district, or township office vacant where conditions of vacancy exist as demonstrated in the following manner: (1) Upon receipt of certification that a condition of vacancy exists as evidenced by failure of an officer to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings where such conditions serve as the cause of vacancy; and (2) Upon determination by a quorum court that a condition of vacancy exists in all other causes not governed by failure to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings. Such determination by a quorum court shall be conducted through the process of resolution as prescribed by law if the resolution shall have been published prior to the meeting date in which the resolution is to be considered by the court. (b) Appeal. Appeals by the county, quorum court district, or township officer so affected from a declaration of vacancy by the quorum court may be taken to the circuit court if the appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of publication as required for county resolutions. (c) Notification of Governor. The quorum court shall upon declaration of a vacancy, or within ten (10) calendar days thereafter, in any elective township office cause the declaration to be filed in writing with the Governor. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 50; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3610.

(a) Conditions. The quorum court of each county shall declare a county, county quorum court district, or township office vacant where conditions of vacancy exist as demonstrated in the following manner: (1) Upon receipt of certification that a condition of vacancy exists as evidenced by failure of an officer to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings where such conditions serve as the cause of vacancy; and (2) Upon determination by a quorum court that a condition of vacancy exists in all other causes not governed by failure to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings. Such determination by a quorum court shall be conducted through the process of resolution as prescribed by law if the resolution shall have been published prior to the meeting date in which the resolution is to be considered by the court.

(1) Upon receipt of certification that a condition of vacancy exists as evidenced by failure of an officer to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings where such conditions serve as the cause of vacancy; and

(2) Upon determination by a quorum court that a condition of vacancy exists in all other causes not governed by failure to be commissioned or finding of judicial proceedings. Such determination by a quorum court shall be conducted through the process of resolution as prescribed by law if the resolution shall have been published prior to the meeting date in which the resolution is to be considered by the court.

(b) Appeal. Appeals by the county, quorum court district, or township officer so affected from a declaration of vacancy by the quorum court may be taken to the circuit court if the appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of publication as required for county resolutions.

(c) Notification of Governor. The quorum court shall upon declaration of a vacancy, or within ten (10) calendar days thereafter, in any elective township office cause the declaration to be filed in writing with the Governor.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 50; 1979, No. 413, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-3610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-15-501
Conservator of peace - Recognizances
Status: in_force

(a) Each sheriff shall be a conservator of the peace in his or her county and shall cause all offenders against the laws of this state, in his or her view or hearing, to enter into recognizance to keep the peace and appear at the next term of the circuit court of the county and, on the failure of the offender to enter into recognizance, to commit him or her to jail. (b) The sheriff shall certify to the clerk of the circuit court all recognizances taken by him or her. Rev. Stat., ch. 140, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9156, 9157; Pope's Dig., §§ 11817, 11818; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1108, 12-1109.

(a) Each sheriff shall be a conservator of the peace in his or her county and shall cause all offenders against the laws of this state, in his or her view or hearing, to enter into recognizance to keep the peace and appear at the next term of the circuit court of the county and, on the failure of the offender to enter into recognizance, to commit him or her to jail.

(b) The sheriff shall certify to the clerk of the circuit court all recognizances taken by him or her.

Rev. Stat., ch. 140, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 9156, 9157; Pope's Dig., §§ 11817, 11818; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1108, 12-1109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-164-307
Financing of economic development projects
Status: in_force

To provide for the financing of economic development projects, municipalities and counties may own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, equip, improve, operate, maintain, sell, lease, contract concerning, and otherwise deal in or dispose of any economic development projects. Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 871, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1244.

To provide for the financing of economic development projects, municipalities and counties may own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, equip, improve, operate, maintain, sell, lease, contract concerning, and otherwise deal in or dispose of any economic development projects.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 533,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 871, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1244.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-357-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 357 / Section 14-357-104
Compensation of commissioners
Status: in_force

The county court shall have authority to fix and prescribe the compensation, if any, to be paid to the commissioners. Acts 1965, No. 384, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-703.

The county court shall have authority to fix and prescribe the compensation, if any, to be paid to the commissioners.

Acts 1965, No. 384, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-386-403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1943, No. 16, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1338.

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

Acts 1943, No. 16, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1338.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-362-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 362 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-362-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Regional Airport Act." Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1; 1973, No. 426, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-216.

This chapter may be cited as the "Regional Airport Act."

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 1; 1973, No. 426, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-216.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Economic and Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law of 1985." Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1271.

This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the "Economic and Industrial Development Revenue Bond Law of 1985."

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1271.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-18-110 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 18 / Section 14-18-110
Validating return of platted land to acreage
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases where land theretofore platted into lots and blocks has been returned to acreage under the order of the county court in which the land lies and where the return to acreage did not involve the closing of any public road or thoroughfare, the action of the court in ordering the land returned to acreage and in cancelling or annulling the platting of the lands into lots and blocks is validated and affirmed. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lands lying within the corporate limits of any town or city, nor shall it affect the title to any lands but shall merely validate the conversion of the lands from lots and blocks into acreage. Acts 1943, No. 259, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-1210, 17-1211.

(a) In all cases where land theretofore platted into lots and blocks has been returned to acreage under the order of the county court in which the land lies and where the return to acreage did not involve the closing of any public road or thoroughfare, the action of the court in ordering the land returned to acreage and in cancelling or annulling the platting of the lands into lots and blocks is validated and affirmed.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lands lying within the corporate limits of any town or city, nor shall it affect the title to any lands but shall merely validate the conversion of the lands from lots and blocks into acreage.

Acts 1943, No. 259, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-1210, 17-1211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-116-205
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

(a) Between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days after the report of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has been filed in the office of the circuit clerk, the petition shall be presented to the judge of the circuit court of the county, either in term or vacation, and the court shall thereupon enter its order: (1) Setting a hearing upon the petition for a day certain; and (2) Directing the clerk of the court to give notice of the hearing by publication for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper or newspapers having a general circulation in each of the counties containing lands embraced within the boundaries of the proposed water district and, if available, on the website of the county or of the Secretary of State. (b) The notice shall contain: (1) A concise statement describing the purpose of the hearing; (2) A description of the territory to be embraced within the water district; (3) A concise statement of the action of the commission; and (4) A warning to all persons residing or owning property within the boundaries of the proposed water district to appear upon the date and at the time and place of the hearing to show cause, if any exists, why the petition should not be granted. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1957, No. 114, § 5; 1973, No. 137, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1405.

(a) Between thirty (30) and sixty (60) days after the report of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has been filed in the office of the circuit clerk, the petition shall be presented to the judge of the circuit court of the county, either in term or vacation, and the court shall thereupon enter its order: (1) Setting a hearing upon the petition for a day certain; and (2) Directing the clerk of the court to give notice of the hearing by publication for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper or newspapers having a general circulation in each of the counties containing lands embraced within the boundaries of the proposed water district and, if available, on the website of the county or of the Secretary of State.

(1) Setting a hearing upon the petition for a day certain; and

(2) Directing the clerk of the court to give notice of the hearing by publication for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper or newspapers having a general circulation in each of the counties containing lands embraced within the boundaries of the proposed water district and, if available, on the website of the county or of the Secretary of State.

(b) The notice shall contain: (1) A concise statement describing the purpose of the hearing; (2) A description of the territory to be embraced within the water district; (3) A concise statement of the action of the commission; and (4) A warning to all persons residing or owning property within the boundaries of the proposed water district to appear upon the date and at the time and place of the hearing to show cause, if any exists, why the petition should not be granted.

(1) A concise statement describing the purpose of the hearing;

(2) A description of the territory to be embraced within the water district;

(3) A concise statement of the action of the commission; and

(4) A warning to all persons residing or owning property within the boundaries of the proposed water district to appear upon the date and at the time and place of the hearing to show cause, if any exists, why the petition should not be granted.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 114, § 5; 1973, No. 137, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1405.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-269-201
Authority for creation of commission in cities of the first and second class
Status: in_force

Any city of the first or second class that may desire to set up a recreational park or parks for the municipality may, by appropriate action of the city council, create a commission or commissions, if desired, for the purpose of operating and managing the park within the municipality. Acts 1947, No. 348, § 1; 1951, No. 240, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3606.

Any city of the first or second class that may desire to set up a recreational park or parks for the municipality may, by appropriate action of the city council, create a commission or commissions, if desired, for the purpose of operating and managing the park within the municipality.

Acts 1947, No. 348, § 1; 1951, No. 240, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3606.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-310 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-118-310
Assessment order - Lien - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit court, at the same time that the assessment of benefits is confirmed or any time when called upon by the commissioners of the district, shall enter upon its records an order which shall have all the force of a judgment, providing that: (1) There shall be assessed upon the real property of the district a tax sufficient to pay the estimated cost of acquiring lands, easements, and rights-of-way and other costs required by the construction of the project by the United States, the estimated cost to complete the improvements, and the estimated cost to maintain the works after completion, with ten percent (10%) added for unforeseen contingencies; (2) The tax shall be paid by the owner of the real property in the district in proportion to the amount of the assessment of benefits thereon and which is to be paid in annual installments, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) for any one (1) year, as provided in the order. The tax so levied shall be a lien upon all real property in the district from the time the tax is levied by the court, shall be entitled to preference over all demands, executions, encumbrances, or liens whensoever created, and shall continue until the assessment with penalty and cost that may accrue thereon shall have been paid. (b) The remedy against the assessment of taxes shall be by appeal, and the appeal must be taken within thirty (30) days from the time the assessment has been made by the circuit court. On appeal, the presumption shall be in favor of the legality of the tax. Acts 1983, No. 432, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1029.

(a) The circuit court, at the same time that the assessment of benefits is confirmed or any time when called upon by the commissioners of the district, shall enter upon its records an order which shall have all the force of a judgment, providing that: (1) There shall be assessed upon the real property of the district a tax sufficient to pay the estimated cost of acquiring lands, easements, and rights-of-way and other costs required by the construction of the project by the United States, the estimated cost to complete the improvements, and the estimated cost to maintain the works after completion, with ten percent (10%) added for unforeseen contingencies; (2) The tax shall be paid by the owner of the real property in the district in proportion to the amount of the assessment of benefits thereon and which is to be paid in annual installments, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) for any one (1) year, as provided in the order. The tax so levied shall be a lien upon all real property in the district from the time the tax is levied by the court, shall be entitled to preference over all demands, executions, encumbrances, or liens whensoever created, and shall continue until the assessment with penalty and cost that may accrue thereon shall have been paid.

(1) There shall be assessed upon the real property of the district a tax sufficient to pay the estimated cost of acquiring lands, easements, and rights-of-way and other costs required by the construction of the project by the United States, the estimated cost to complete the improvements, and the estimated cost to maintain the works after completion, with ten percent (10%) added for unforeseen contingencies;

(2) The tax shall be paid by the owner of the real property in the district in proportion to the amount of the assessment of benefits thereon and which is to be paid in annual installments, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) for any one (1) year, as provided in the order. The tax so levied shall be a lien upon all real property in the district from the time the tax is levied by the court, shall be entitled to preference over all demands, executions, encumbrances, or liens whensoever created, and shall continue until the assessment with penalty and cost that may accrue thereon shall have been paid.

(b) The remedy against the assessment of taxes shall be by appeal, and the appeal must be taken within thirty (30) days from the time the assessment has been made by the circuit court. On appeal, the presumption shall be in favor of the legality of the tax.

Acts 1983, No. 432, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1029.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-303-504
Sale - Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be sold at public sale or at private sale, upon the written approval of the State Securities Commissioner based on his finding that a private sale will be in the best interest of the authority involved. (b) Any sale of the bonds will be for a price including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in a manner the authority involved may determine, but in no event shall the authority involved pay more than seven percent (7%) interest on the amount received, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with the Standard Tables of Bond Values. (c) Supplemental and dual coupons shall not be permitted, and the bonds shall not be subject to conversion. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2612.

(a) Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter shall be sold at public sale or at private sale, upon the written approval of the State Securities Commissioner based on his finding that a private sale will be in the best interest of the authority involved.

(b) Any sale of the bonds will be for a price including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in a manner the authority involved may determine, but in no event shall the authority involved pay more than seven percent (7%) interest on the amount received, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with the Standard Tables of Bond Values.

(c) Supplemental and dual coupons shall not be permitted, and the bonds shall not be subject to conversion.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-118-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 118 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-118-113
District rights, powers, and privileges
Status: in_force

(a) Districts organized under this subchapter shall have all the rights, powers, and privileges of drainage districts organized under existing laws and all amendments of those laws, and specifically under Acts 1909, No. 279, as amended. (b) However, districts organized under this subchapter shall be limited to the purposes of complying with requirements made of the local interests of drainage, levee, or flood control projects approved and authorized by the Congress of the United States and constructed or partially constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or by other federal agencies. Acts 1949, No. 328, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1010.

(a) Districts organized under this subchapter shall have all the rights, powers, and privileges of drainage districts organized under existing laws and all amendments of those laws, and specifically under Acts 1909, No. 279, as amended.

(b) However, districts organized under this subchapter shall be limited to the purposes of complying with requirements made of the local interests of drainage, levee, or flood control projects approved and authorized by the Congress of the United States and constructed or partially constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers or by other federal agencies.

Acts 1949, No. 328, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1010.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1502 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 15 / Section 14-54-1502
Common nuisance declared
Status: in_force

(a) Conduct within a municipality that unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of lands of another, including conduct on property which disturbs the peaceful, quiet, and undisturbed use and enjoyment of nearby property, constitutes a common nuisance. (b) For purposes of this subchapter, a common nuisance shall not include conduct which is permitted by and in conformance with city ordinances. (c) A common nuisance shall include any three (3) separate district court convictions of health and safety code violations with respect to any one (1) lot or parcel of property within a one-year period or one (1) such conviction if the offense constitutes an imminent threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any citizen. Such conduct is declared to be detrimental to the law-abiding citizens of the municipality and may be subject to an injunction, a court-ordered eviction, or a cause of action for damages as provided for in this subchapter. Acts 1999, No. 1561, § 2.

(a) Conduct within a municipality that unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of lands of another, including conduct on property which disturbs the peaceful, quiet, and undisturbed use and enjoyment of nearby property, constitutes a common nuisance.

(b) For purposes of this subchapter, a common nuisance shall not include conduct which is permitted by and in conformance with city ordinances.

(c) A common nuisance shall include any three (3) separate district court convictions of health and safety code violations with respect to any one (1) lot or parcel of property within a one-year period or one (1) such conviction if the offense constitutes an imminent threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any citizen. Such conduct is declared to be detrimental to the law-abiding citizens of the municipality and may be subject to an injunction, a court-ordered eviction, or a cause of action for damages as provided for in this subchapter.

Acts 1999, No. 1561, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-61-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 61 / Section 14-61-103
Construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to provide affected cities with the maximum amount of freedom to structure their own municipal government within the basic constraints of the management form of government. Nothing in this chapter, however, should be read to diminish the powers and authority of the city manager in the management form of government. Acts 1989, No. 907, § 18.

This chapter shall be liberally construed to provide affected cities with the maximum amount of freedom to structure their own municipal government within the basic constraints of the management form of government. Nothing in this chapter, however, should be read to diminish the powers and authority of the city manager in the management form of government.

Acts 1989, No. 907, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-144-102
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to maximize the benefits to be derived from Arkansas's institutions of higher education. Therefore it is necessary to provide an environment conducive to the creation and retention of businesses that develop through Arkansas's colleges and universities. (2) In many instances, these businesses are founded by entrepreneurs engaged in research, and it is imperative that research facilities be made available in the State of Arkansas to encourage, house, and support these developing entrepreneurs and businesses. (3) This chapter is intended to provide a mechanism by which appropriate research facilities may be developed, funded, and operated for the purpose of supporting and retaining Arkansas entrepreneurs and businesses dependent upon research for their further development. (b) It is further intended that the research parks created under this chapter shall serve as a catalyst for community growth and transformation and as centers for community planning and improvement. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to maximize the benefits to be derived from Arkansas's institutions of higher education. Therefore it is necessary to provide an environment conducive to the creation and retention of businesses that develop through Arkansas's colleges and universities. (2) In many instances, these businesses are founded by entrepreneurs engaged in research, and it is imperative that research facilities be made available in the State of Arkansas to encourage, house, and support these developing entrepreneurs and businesses. (3) This chapter is intended to provide a mechanism by which appropriate research facilities may be developed, funded, and operated for the purpose of supporting and retaining Arkansas entrepreneurs and businesses dependent upon research for their further development.

(1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to maximize the benefits to be derived from Arkansas's institutions of higher education. Therefore it is necessary to provide an environment conducive to the creation and retention of businesses that develop through Arkansas's colleges and universities.

(2) In many instances, these businesses are founded by entrepreneurs engaged in research, and it is imperative that research facilities be made available in the State of Arkansas to encourage, house, and support these developing entrepreneurs and businesses.

(3) This chapter is intended to provide a mechanism by which appropriate research facilities may be developed, funded, and operated for the purpose of supporting and retaining Arkansas entrepreneurs and businesses dependent upon research for their further development.

(b) It is further intended that the research parks created under this chapter shall serve as a catalyst for community growth and transformation and as centers for community planning and improvement.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-57-705 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-57-705
Classification of vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) Under this subchapter, the ordinance of the governing body of a city or town may contain therein a classification of vehicles by types and the rate of tax levy, stated in dollars and cents, to be collected from the owners of the vehicles coming within these classifications. (b) No such classification shall, at the time of the adoption of the ordinance, include any vehicle for the use of which a state tax or fee for the registration or licensing of motor vehicles is not, at the time, levied upon the owner. Acts 1969, No. 88, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3508.

(a) Under this subchapter, the ordinance of the governing body of a city or town may contain therein a classification of vehicles by types and the rate of tax levy, stated in dollars and cents, to be collected from the owners of the vehicles coming within these classifications.

(b) No such classification shall, at the time of the adoption of the ordinance, include any vehicle for the use of which a state tax or fee for the registration or licensing of motor vehicles is not, at the time, levied upon the owner.

Acts 1969, No. 88, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-52-303
Disciplinary proceedings
Status: in_force

Whenever a law enforcement officer is under investigation for alleged improper conduct with a possible result of termination, demotion, or other disciplinary action causing loss of pay or status, the following minimum standards may apply: (1) No adverse inference shall be drawn and no punitive action taken from a refusal of the law enforcement officer being investigated to participate in the investigation or be interrogated other than when the law enforcement officer is on duty or is otherwise fully compensated for the time spent in accordance with city and departmental overtime policy and state and federal law; (2) Any interrogation of a law enforcement officer shall take place at the office of those conducting the investigation, the place where the law enforcement officer reports for duty, or the other reasonable place as the investigator may determine; (3) The law enforcement officer being investigated shall be informed at the commencement of his or her interrogation of: (A) The nature of the investigation; (B) The identity and authority of the person or persons conducting the investigation; and (C) The identity of all persons present during the interrogation; (4) During the interrogation of the law enforcement officer, questions will be posed by or through only one (1) interrogator at a time; (5) Any interrogation of a law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation shall be for a reasonable period of time and shall allow for reasonable periods for the rest and personal necessities of the law enforcement officer; (6) No threat, harassment, promise, or reward shall be made to any law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation in order to induce the answering of any questions that the law enforcement officer has a legal right to refrain from answering, but immunity from prosecution may be offered to induce such a response; (7) All interrogations of a law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation against him or her shall be recorded in full. The law enforcement officer shall be allowed to make his or her own independent recording of his or her interrogation and have one (1) witness of his or her choosing present. The witness must be an attorney or a member of the police department that is in no way related to the matter under investigation; (8) No formal proceeding which has the authority to administer disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer may be held except upon official departmental charges; (9) Official departmental charges shall contain the specific conduct that is alleged to be improper, the date and the time of the alleged misconduct, the witnesses whose information provided the basis for the charges, and the specific rules, regulations, orders, or laws alleged to have been violated; (10) Any law enforcement officer under official departmental charges shall be entitled to a predisciplinary hearing before the chief of police if the disciplinary action is being considered. At the hearing, the law enforcement officer shall have the opportunity to have a person of his or her choosing present; and (11) No formal proceeding which has authority to penalize a law enforcement officer may be brought except upon charges signed by the person making those charges. Acts 1991, No. 564, § 3.

Whenever a law enforcement officer is under investigation for alleged improper conduct with a possible result of termination, demotion, or other disciplinary action causing loss of pay or status, the following minimum standards may apply:

(1) No adverse inference shall be drawn and no punitive action taken from a refusal of the law enforcement officer being investigated to participate in the investigation or be interrogated other than when the law enforcement officer is on duty or is otherwise fully compensated for the time spent in accordance with city and departmental overtime policy and state and federal law;

(2) Any interrogation of a law enforcement officer shall take place at the office of those conducting the investigation, the place where the law enforcement officer reports for duty, or the other reasonable place as the investigator may determine;

(3) The law enforcement officer being investigated shall be informed at the commencement of his or her interrogation of: (A) The nature of the investigation; (B) The identity and authority of the person or persons conducting the investigation; and (C) The identity of all persons present during the interrogation;

(A) The nature of the investigation;

(B) The identity and authority of the person or persons conducting the investigation; and

(C) The identity of all persons present during the interrogation;

(4) During the interrogation of the law enforcement officer, questions will be posed by or through only one (1) interrogator at a time;

(5) Any interrogation of a law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation shall be for a reasonable period of time and shall allow for reasonable periods for the rest and personal necessities of the law enforcement officer;

(6) No threat, harassment, promise, or reward shall be made to any law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation in order to induce the answering of any questions that the law enforcement officer has a legal right to refrain from answering, but immunity from prosecution may be offered to induce such a response;

(7) All interrogations of a law enforcement officer in connection with an investigation against him or her shall be recorded in full. The law enforcement officer shall be allowed to make his or her own independent recording of his or her interrogation and have one (1) witness of his or her choosing present. The witness must be an attorney or a member of the police department that is in no way related to the matter under investigation;

(8) No formal proceeding which has the authority to administer disciplinary action against a law enforcement officer may be held except upon official departmental charges;

(9) Official departmental charges shall contain the specific conduct that is alleged to be improper, the date and the time of the alleged misconduct, the witnesses whose information provided the basis for the charges, and the specific rules, regulations, orders, or laws alleged to have been violated;

(10) Any law enforcement officer under official departmental charges shall be entitled to a predisciplinary hearing before the chief of police if the disciplinary action is being considered. At the hearing, the law enforcement officer shall have the opportunity to have a person of his or her choosing present; and

(11) No formal proceeding which has authority to penalize a law enforcement officer may be brought except upon charges signed by the person making those charges.

Acts 1991, No. 564, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-232-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 232 / Section 14-232-115
County dumping grounds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The several counties of this state shall designate appropriate areas throughout each county as public dumping grounds for the residents of such counties for the disposal of trash, garbage, and other forms of waste materials. (2) Each county shall take necessary measures to assure that the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials dumped at the designated site will not be blown or otherwise deposited upon adjoining lands. The county shall at reasonable intervals dispose of the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials by open burying or other approved means. (3) The several counties of this state shall be allowed to charge an appropriate fee as set by the county quorum court. (b) The several counties of this state are authorized to do all things necessary to provide countywide dumping grounds, including the power to acquire real or personal property of every kind, or any interest therein within the county by grant, purchase, gift, or lease, and to hold, manage, occupy, dispose of, convey, and encumber the same and create a leasehold interest in the same for the benefit of the county and to equip, operate, and maintain the services authorized by this section. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the several counties of this state to provide dumping grounds for any municipality located within those counties. Acts 1971, No. 317, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2727, 82-2728.

(a) (1) The several counties of this state shall designate appropriate areas throughout each county as public dumping grounds for the residents of such counties for the disposal of trash, garbage, and other forms of waste materials. (2) Each county shall take necessary measures to assure that the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials dumped at the designated site will not be blown or otherwise deposited upon adjoining lands. The county shall at reasonable intervals dispose of the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials by open burying or other approved means. (3) The several counties of this state shall be allowed to charge an appropriate fee as set by the county quorum court.

(1) The several counties of this state shall designate appropriate areas throughout each county as public dumping grounds for the residents of such counties for the disposal of trash, garbage, and other forms of waste materials.

(2) Each county shall take necessary measures to assure that the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials dumped at the designated site will not be blown or otherwise deposited upon adjoining lands. The county shall at reasonable intervals dispose of the trash, garbage, or other forms of waste materials by open burying or other approved means.

(3) The several counties of this state shall be allowed to charge an appropriate fee as set by the county quorum court.

(b) The several counties of this state are authorized to do all things necessary to provide countywide dumping grounds, including the power to acquire real or personal property of every kind, or any interest therein within the county by grant, purchase, gift, or lease, and to hold, manage, occupy, dispose of, convey, and encumber the same and create a leasehold interest in the same for the benefit of the county and to equip, operate, and maintain the services authorized by this section.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the several counties of this state to provide dumping grounds for any municipality located within those counties.

Acts 1971, No. 317, §§ 1, 2; 1975, No. 186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-2727, 82-2728.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-267-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 267 / Section 14-267-106
Bonds - Authority to issue
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities and counties are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of pollution control projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. They may issue bonds, as authorized in this chapter, for the accomplishment of pollution control projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. (b) Bonds may be issued in such principal amount as shall be sufficient to pay the cost of accomplishing the pollution control project involved, the cost of issuing bonds, the amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable, the amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available, and any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the pollution control project involved. Acts 1973, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1903.

(a) Municipalities and counties are authorized to use any available revenues for the accomplishment of pollution control projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues. They may issue bonds, as authorized in this chapter, for the accomplishment of pollution control projects, either alone or together with other available funds and revenues.

(b) Bonds may be issued in such principal amount as shall be sufficient to pay the cost of accomplishing the pollution control project involved, the cost of issuing bonds, the amount necessary for a reserve, if deemed desirable, the amount necessary to provide for debt service on the bonds until revenues for the payment thereof are available, and any other costs and expenditures of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the pollution control project involved.

Acts 1973, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-175-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 175 / Section 14-175-104
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its intent. (b) (1) All acts and activities of the public corporation performed under the authority of this chapter are legislatively determined and declared to be essential governmental functions. (2) The General Assembly determines and declares that this chapter is the sole authority necessary for the performance of the acts authorized by this chapter. Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.

(a) This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its intent.

(b) (1) All acts and activities of the public corporation performed under the authority of this chapter are legislatively determined and declared to be essential governmental functions. (2) The General Assembly determines and declares that this chapter is the sole authority necessary for the performance of the acts authorized by this chapter.

(1) All acts and activities of the public corporation performed under the authority of this chapter are legislatively determined and declared to be essential governmental functions.

(2) The General Assembly determines and declares that this chapter is the sole authority necessary for the performance of the acts authorized by this chapter.

Acts 2005, No. 1372, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-122-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 122 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-122-102
Creation of drainage improvement districts by certain cities
Status: in_force

Any city of the first class in this state having a mayor-council form of government, may, by ordinance of the governing body, create a drainage improvement district in that city encompassing all or any part of the territory within the limits of the city. Acts 1975, No. 746, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1801; Acts 1989, No. 526, § 1.

Any city of the first class in this state having a mayor-council form of government, may, by ordinance of the governing body, create a drainage improvement district in that city encompassing all or any part of the territory within the limits of the city.

Acts 1975, No. 746, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1801; Acts 1989, No. 526, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-601 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-92-601
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) (1) This subchapter shall be applicable to suburban improvement districts organized and existing pursuant to the provisions of § 14-92-201 et seq. with an area of not less than five thousand (5,000) acres and not more than seven thousand (7,000) acres. (2) These districts will be referred to as "eligible districts." (b) This subchapter shall apply to taxes to be collected in 1986 and subsequent years. Acts 1985, No. 430, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-746.

(a) (1) This subchapter shall be applicable to suburban improvement districts organized and existing pursuant to the provisions of § 14-92-201 et seq. with an area of not less than five thousand (5,000) acres and not more than seven thousand (7,000) acres. (2) These districts will be referred to as "eligible districts."

(1) This subchapter shall be applicable to suburban improvement districts organized and existing pursuant to the provisions of § 14-92-201 et seq. with an area of not less than five thousand (5,000) acres and not more than seven thousand (7,000) acres.

(2) These districts will be referred to as "eligible districts."

(b) This subchapter shall apply to taxes to be collected in 1986 and subsequent years.

Acts 1985, No. 430, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-746.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-606 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-86-606
Sale or transfer of land
Status: in_force

The sale or transfer of real property located within a levee, drainage, or other improvement or special assessment district to a state agency or commission, including the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, if benefitted by the stated purpose of the improvement district, shall not extinguish any lien for delinquent assessments of such districts or relieve the purchaser or transferee of liability for delinquent assessments in such districts. Acts 1991, No. 877, § 4.

The sale or transfer of real property located within a levee, drainage, or other improvement or special assessment district to a state agency or commission, including the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, if benefitted by the stated purpose of the improvement district, shall not extinguish any lien for delinquent assessments of such districts or relieve the purchaser or transferee of liability for delinquent assessments in such districts.

Acts 1991, No. 877, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-137-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 137 / Section 14-137-104
Provisions supplemental and controlling
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. (b) The construction of facilities for public facilities projects by or on behalf of a public facilities board under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the construction of public works or facilities. (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of state law or ordinance of any municipality or county to the contrary, except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, none of the powers granted to a board under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the supervision or regulation or require the approval or consent of the state, or of any municipality, county, or political subdivision of the state, or of any commission, board, body, bureau, official, or agency of the state or any municipality, county, or political subdivision. Acts 1975, No. 142, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1719.

(a) This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws.

(b) The construction of facilities for public facilities projects by or on behalf of a public facilities board under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the construction of public works or facilities.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of state law or ordinance of any municipality or county to the contrary, except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, none of the powers granted to a board under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the supervision or regulation or require the approval or consent of the state, or of any municipality, county, or political subdivision of the state, or of any commission, board, body, bureau, official, or agency of the state or any municipality, county, or political subdivision.

Acts 1975, No. 142, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1719.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-200-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 200 / Section 14-200-102
Violation of municipal franchise - Penalty - Damages
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever a person, company, or corporation which has secured a franchise from any municipality in this state to furnish power, water, gas, or electricity to the municipality and to consumers thereof fails or refuses to keep, erect, or use due diligence to maintain reasonably adequate facilities or instrumentalities to enable it to carry out its contractual obligations with the municipality and the consumers therein, and negligently or willfully fails or refuses to furnish an adequate supply of the utility it has contracted and agreed to furnish and provide, then, and in every such case, the person, company, or corporation so failing or refusing shall be subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day such negligent or willful failure or refusal continues to exist. Each day shall constitute a separate offense. (b) This penalty shall be recovered by the city attorney of any municipality in a suit instituted by him, or by the prosecuting attorney filing information in behalf of the state, for the use and benefit of the municipality affected, in a court of competent jurisdiction, from any utility because of the negligent or willful failure or refusal of the person, company, or corporation to furnish an adequate supply of the utility as provided by its contract. (c) Any person or consumer of the utility having a contract with any such utility for service, upon the failure or refusal of the utility, shall have the right to institute a suit in his own behalf in a court of competent jurisdiction. He shall recover compensatory damages for any failure or refusal in whatsoever amount the proof may show he has been damaged. (d) This section shall not apply to cities or towns with a population of less than three thousand (3,000) that have granted franchises for electric current for lighting and other purposes that is furnished by a manufacturing establishment not solely engaged in the manufacture of electric current for lighting and other purposes. Acts 1919, No. 264, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7549; Pope's Dig., § 9623; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-213.

(a) Whenever a person, company, or corporation which has secured a franchise from any municipality in this state to furnish power, water, gas, or electricity to the municipality and to consumers thereof fails or refuses to keep, erect, or use due diligence to maintain reasonably adequate facilities or instrumentalities to enable it to carry out its contractual obligations with the municipality and the consumers therein, and negligently or willfully fails or refuses to furnish an adequate supply of the utility it has contracted and agreed to furnish and provide, then, and in every such case, the person, company, or corporation so failing or refusing shall be subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each day such negligent or willful failure or refusal continues to exist. Each day shall constitute a separate offense.

(b) This penalty shall be recovered by the city attorney of any municipality in a suit instituted by him, or by the prosecuting attorney filing information in behalf of the state, for the use and benefit of the municipality affected, in a court of competent jurisdiction, from any utility because of the negligent or willful failure or refusal of the person, company, or corporation to furnish an adequate supply of the utility as provided by its contract.

(c) Any person or consumer of the utility having a contract with any such utility for service, upon the failure or refusal of the utility, shall have the right to institute a suit in his own behalf in a court of competent jurisdiction. He shall recover compensatory damages for any failure or refusal in whatsoever amount the proof may show he has been damaged.

(d) This section shall not apply to cities or towns with a population of less than three thousand (3,000) that have granted franchises for electric current for lighting and other purposes that is furnished by a manufacturing establishment not solely engaged in the manufacture of electric current for lighting and other purposes.

Acts 1919, No. 264, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7549; Pope's Dig., § 9623; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-213.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-701 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-164-701
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared and confirmed that the securing and developing of industry is vital to the economic welfare of the state and its people. To this end, it is necessary that maximum flexibility be given to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and to the counties and municipalities in the state in their efforts to retain and expand existing industrial facilities and locate new industrial facilities. This task involves the opportunity for the full utilization of the benefits of financing industrial facilities under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], and §§ 14-164-201 - 14-164-206 , 14-164-208 - 14-164-224 , § 14-267-101 et seq., §§ 15-5-101 - 15-5-105 , 15-5-207 , § 15-5-301 et seq., and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Bond Guaranty Act of 1985, § 15-5-401 et seq., including the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all industrial facilities that were exempt under Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Wayland v. Snapp, 232 Ark. 57, 334 S.W.2d 633 (1960). (b) While concerns using industrial bond financing should be encouraged to make payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes, and that is declared to be the general policy of the General Assembly, the final determination of whether these payments are to be made and, if made, in what amounts should be negotiated and contracted by the counties or municipalities in the state and by the industrial concerns involved under § 14-164-704 . Acts 1981, No. 497, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1616; Acts 2011, No. 813, § 1.

(a) It is declared and confirmed that the securing and developing of industry is vital to the economic welfare of the state and its people. To this end, it is necessary that maximum flexibility be given to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and to the counties and municipalities in the state in their efforts to retain and expand existing industrial facilities and locate new industrial facilities. This task involves the opportunity for the full utilization of the benefits of financing industrial facilities under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 49 [repealed], and §§ 14-164-201 - 14-164-206 , 14-164-208 - 14-164-224 , § 14-267-101 et seq., §§ 15-5-101 - 15-5-105 , 15-5-207 , § 15-5-301 et seq., and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Bond Guaranty Act of 1985, § 15-5-401 et seq., including the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all industrial facilities that were exempt under Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Wayland v. Snapp, 232 Ark. 57, 334 S.W.2d 633 (1960).

(b) While concerns using industrial bond financing should be encouraged to make payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes, and that is declared to be the general policy of the General Assembly, the final determination of whether these payments are to be made and, if made, in what amounts should be negotiated and contracted by the counties or municipalities in the state and by the industrial concerns involved under § 14-164-704 .

Acts 1981, No. 497, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1616; Acts 2011, No. 813, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-124-116 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 124 / Section 14-124-116
Tax as lien
Status: in_force

The tax shall constitute a lien on the property in the district, shall be payable at the time and subject to the penalties for nonpayment, and shall be collected, except as specified in this chapter, in the manner provided by law. Acts 1941, No. 287, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-715.

The tax shall constitute a lien on the property in the district, shall be payable at the time and subject to the penalties for nonpayment, and shall be collected, except as specified in this chapter, in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1941, No. 287, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-715.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-199-301
Lease or contract
Status: in_force

(a) The council of any municipal corporation operating a system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants belonging to and owned by any town or city may lease, or may contract for the operation of, the system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants for such period of time and upon such terms and conditions as the council may deem for the best interest of the town or city. (b) The lessees, or parties with which the town or city has contracted, shall be required to maintain, keep in repair, and return the plant to the town or city in as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, but the maintenance contemplated shall permit more modern or suitable machinery or equipment, equally as efficient to perform the service required, to be installed in place of machinery or equipment then in use. (c) No lease shall be made, and no contract for the operation of any such system shall be entered into, except with persons, firms, or corporations, both for profit and nonprofit, holding a franchise to operate a system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants in the city or town in which the plant or system to be leased or operated is situated. (d) No plant shall be taken over for operation under the provisions of this subchapter unless and until the lessee, or the party with which the town or city contracts, has filed with the town or city an approved bond, in such sum as the council may require, for the faithful fulfillment of the terms of the lease or contract. Acts 1923, No. 322, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 7390; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3906; Acts 1995, No. 764, § 1.

(a) The council of any municipal corporation operating a system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants belonging to and owned by any town or city may lease, or may contract for the operation of, the system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants for such period of time and upon such terms and conditions as the council may deem for the best interest of the town or city.

(b) The lessees, or parties with which the town or city has contracted, shall be required to maintain, keep in repair, and return the plant to the town or city in as good condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, but the maintenance contemplated shall permit more modern or suitable machinery or equipment, equally as efficient to perform the service required, to be installed in place of machinery or equipment then in use.

(c) No lease shall be made, and no contract for the operation of any such system shall be entered into, except with persons, firms, or corporations, both for profit and nonprofit, holding a franchise to operate a system of waterworks or sewer or gas or electric plants in the city or town in which the plant or system to be leased or operated is situated.

(d) No plant shall be taken over for operation under the provisions of this subchapter unless and until the lessee, or the party with which the town or city contracts, has filed with the town or city an approved bond, in such sum as the council may require, for the faithful fulfillment of the terms of the lease or contract.

Acts 1923, No. 322, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 7390; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3906; Acts 1995, No. 764, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-238-115 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 238 / Section 14-238-115
Bonds for refunding obligations
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this chapter. Such refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of § 14-238-114 into a single issue. (b) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement thereof, either at maturity or upon any authorized redemption date. (c) (1) 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 such bonds. (2) The resolution under which the 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 thereby. Acts 1995, No. 617, § 16.

(a) Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any obligations issued under this chapter. Such refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued under the provisions of § 14-238-114 into a single issue.

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

(c) (1) 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 such bonds. (2) The resolution under which the 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 thereby.

(1) 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 such bonds.

(2) The resolution under which the 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 thereby.

Acts 1995, No. 617, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-120-103
Agreements with United States for straightening out, cleaning, and deepening bayous
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board of directors of any levee district or any levee and drainage district in this state, howsoever created, is authorized and empowered to make and execute any and all required, necessary, and proper contracts and assurances with the United States of America, the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, or any other federal agency, to the end that: (A) The lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for straightening out, cleaning out, and deepening bayous that serve as natural drainage for the levee districts may be provided for the work, which work is authorized by the United States of America or any such federal agency; (B) To hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to such work; and (C) To maintain such work, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. (2) Before the board of directors of any levee district or of any levee and drainage district shall be entitled to exercise any of the powers provided under this section, it shall first ascertain and be declared by resolution of the board of directors, duly entered upon their minutes, a finding that: (A) The benefits of the proposed work are general to the whole district; (B) The benefits of the proposed work are equal to or in excess of the cost to the district. (b) (1) Such districts are authorized and empowered to take and hold any lands, interests, or servitudes therein, whether by purchase, grant, donation, or otherwise, that may be declared necessary and proper by the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army for the location, construction, channel rectification, canal, floodway, or diversion contemplated to be constructed or done by the United States of America and thereafter maintained by the district. (2) And in order that the rights, easements, and servitudes necessary may be acquired, the board of directors of the district is given authority and power to condemn lands or interest therein for the purposes set out in subdivision (b)(1) of this subsection and to exercise the right of eminent domain. Condemnation proceedings therefor shall be instituted and conducted by such districts in the manner as now provided for condemnation for levee purposes by such districts. (c) The Governor and Secretary of State of Arkansas are authorized, empowered, and directed to make and execute any and all necessary and proper contracts, easements, deeds, or other instruments in writing giving, granting, and conveying to the board of directors of any such district rights-of-way over, upon, and across any lands owned by the state which are necessary or required to carry out the work contemplated, provided those instruments shall not impair any valid outstanding lien against the lands or any vested private right therein. (d) This section shall be construed to be cumulative to existing laws relating to levee districts or levee and drainage districts and shall be liberally construed and applied to enable such districts to cooperate with the United States of America or any agency thereof with respect to the work contemplated. (e) As used in this section, "board of directors" includes the board of commissioners or other governing body of a district, as the case may be. Acts 1951, No. 83, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-827 -- 21-831.

(a) (1) The board of directors of any levee district or any levee and drainage district in this state, howsoever created, is authorized and empowered to make and execute any and all required, necessary, and proper contracts and assurances with the United States of America, the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, or any other federal agency, to the end that: (A) The lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for straightening out, cleaning out, and deepening bayous that serve as natural drainage for the levee districts may be provided for the work, which work is authorized by the United States of America or any such federal agency; (B) To hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to such work; and (C) To maintain such work, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. (2) Before the board of directors of any levee district or of any levee and drainage district shall be entitled to exercise any of the powers provided under this section, it shall first ascertain and be declared by resolution of the board of directors, duly entered upon their minutes, a finding that: (A) The benefits of the proposed work are general to the whole district; (B) The benefits of the proposed work are equal to or in excess of the cost to the district.

(1) The board of directors of any levee district or any levee and drainage district in this state, howsoever created, is authorized and empowered to make and execute any and all required, necessary, and proper contracts and assurances with the United States of America, the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army, or any other federal agency, to the end that: (A) The lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for straightening out, cleaning out, and deepening bayous that serve as natural drainage for the levee districts may be provided for the work, which work is authorized by the United States of America or any such federal agency; (B) To hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to such work; and (C) To maintain such work, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.

(A) The lands, rights-of-way, and easements necessary for straightening out, cleaning out, and deepening bayous that serve as natural drainage for the levee districts may be provided for the work, which work is authorized by the United States of America or any such federal agency;

(B) To hold and save the United States of America free from damages due to such work; and

(C) To maintain such work, after completion thereof, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.

(2) Before the board of directors of any levee district or of any levee and drainage district shall be entitled to exercise any of the powers provided under this section, it shall first ascertain and be declared by resolution of the board of directors, duly entered upon their minutes, a finding that: (A) The benefits of the proposed work are general to the whole district; (B) The benefits of the proposed work are equal to or in excess of the cost to the district.

(A) The benefits of the proposed work are general to the whole district;

(B) The benefits of the proposed work are equal to or in excess of the cost to the district.

(b) (1) Such districts are authorized and empowered to take and hold any lands, interests, or servitudes therein, whether by purchase, grant, donation, or otherwise, that may be declared necessary and proper by the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army for the location, construction, channel rectification, canal, floodway, or diversion contemplated to be constructed or done by the United States of America and thereafter maintained by the district. (2) And in order that the rights, easements, and servitudes necessary may be acquired, the board of directors of the district is given authority and power to condemn lands or interest therein for the purposes set out in subdivision (b)(1) of this subsection and to exercise the right of eminent domain. Condemnation proceedings therefor shall be instituted and conducted by such districts in the manner as now provided for condemnation for levee purposes by such districts.

(1) Such districts are authorized and empowered to take and hold any lands, interests, or servitudes therein, whether by purchase, grant, donation, or otherwise, that may be declared necessary and proper by the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army for the location, construction, channel rectification, canal, floodway, or diversion contemplated to be constructed or done by the United States of America and thereafter maintained by the district.

(2) And in order that the rights, easements, and servitudes necessary may be acquired, the board of directors of the district is given authority and power to condemn lands or interest therein for the purposes set out in subdivision (b)(1) of this subsection and to exercise the right of eminent domain. Condemnation proceedings therefor shall be instituted and conducted by such districts in the manner as now provided for condemnation for levee purposes by such districts.

(c) The Governor and Secretary of State of Arkansas are authorized, empowered, and directed to make and execute any and all necessary and proper contracts, easements, deeds, or other instruments in writing giving, granting, and conveying to the board of directors of any such district rights-of-way over, upon, and across any lands owned by the state which are necessary or required to carry out the work contemplated, provided those instruments shall not impair any valid outstanding lien against the lands or any vested private right therein.

(d) This section shall be construed to be cumulative to existing laws relating to levee districts or levee and drainage districts and shall be liberally construed and applied to enable such districts to cooperate with the United States of America or any agency thereof with respect to the work contemplated.

(e) As used in this section, "board of directors" includes the board of commissioners or other governing body of a district, as the case may be.

Acts 1951, No. 83, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 21-827 -- 21-831.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-169-102
Powers supplemental
Status: in_force

(a) The powers conferred by this act shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. (b) Nothing contained in this act shall affect the term of office of any commissioner of a housing authority heretofore appointed. (c) The enactment of this act shall not be construed to render invalid any action or proceeding had or taken for the creation or establishment of a housing authority pursuant to laws in existence prior to the enactment of this act. Acts 1943, No. 280, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3052.

(a) The powers conferred by this act shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.

(b) Nothing contained in this act shall affect the term of office of any commissioner of a housing authority heretofore appointed.

(c) The enactment of this act shall not be construed to render invalid any action or proceeding had or taken for the creation or establishment of a housing authority pursuant to laws in existence prior to the enactment of this act.

Acts 1943, No. 280, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3052.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-38-114 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 38 / Section 14-38-114
Preservation of papers
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall receive and preserve in his or her office all papers transmitted to him or her in relation to the organization, incorporation, or annexation of territory to cities and towns. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 85, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7469; Pope's Dig., § 9502; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-108.

The Secretary of State shall receive and preserve in his or her office all papers transmitted to him or her in relation to the organization, incorporation, or annexation of territory to cities and towns.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 85, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7469; Pope's Dig., § 9502; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-15-301
Powers and duties of a coroner
Status: in_force

When a death is reported to the coroner, he or she shall conduct an investigation concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of an individual and gather and review background information, including, but not limited to, medical information and any other information which may be helpful in determining the cause and manner of death. Acts 1993, No. 1301, § 1.

When a death is reported to the coroner, he or she shall conduct an investigation concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of an individual and gather and review background information, including, but not limited to, medical information and any other information which may be helpful in determining the cause and manner of death.

Acts 1993, No. 1301, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-17-202 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-17-202
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall invalidate any plans, ordinances, or regulations duly adopted in accordance with the statutes in effect at the time of adoption. (b) No alteration or amendments shall be made to existing plans, ordinances, and regulations unless in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1977, No. 422, § 8.0; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1114.

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall invalidate any plans, ordinances, or regulations duly adopted in accordance with the statutes in effect at the time of adoption.

(b) No alteration or amendments shall be made to existing plans, ordinances, and regulations unless in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1977, No. 422, § 8.0; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1114.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-409 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-164-409
Bonds - Sale
Status: in_force

The bonds may be sold at public or private sale for such price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in such manner as the legislative body of the issuer may determine. Acts 1985, No. 974, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1263.

The bonds may be sold at public or private sale for such price, including, without limitation, sale at a discount, and in such manner as the legislative body of the issuer may determine.

Acts 1985, No. 974, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1263.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-16-501 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-16-501
Regulation upon request of suburban improvement district
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the suburban improvement district. (b) As used in this section, "suburban improvement district" means a suburban improvement district which includes as one of its purposes for organization the construction or maintenance of roads or streets and which is governed by § 14-92-201 et seq. or its predecessor acts. Acts 1991, No. 385, § 1; 1991, No. 681, § 1.

(a) Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the suburban improvement district.

(b) As used in this section, "suburban improvement district" means a suburban improvement district which includes as one of its purposes for organization the construction or maintenance of roads or streets and which is governed by § 14-92-201 et seq. or its predecessor acts.

Acts 1991, No. 385, § 1; 1991, No. 681, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-912 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-14-912
Veto override
Status: in_force

(a) Power of Veto Override. The quorum court of each county shall have the power to override the veto of the county judge. (b) Vote Required. An affirmative vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of a quorum court shall be required to override the veto of any ordinance or amendment to an existing ordinance. On the consideration of a veto override by a court, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded in the minutes of the meeting. (c) Time of Veto Override. A quorum court shall exercise the power of veto override over permanent and temporary ordinances at the next regular session of the court following the written notification of veto. Failure to override a veto in a single vote of the court shall constitute a confirmation of veto by a court, and no further consideration of veto override on the measure shall be introduced in subsequent sessions of the court. However, any ordinance or amendment so vetoed and confirmed by failure to override the veto may be reintroduced in the manner prescribed by law for the introduction of ordinances and amendments to ordinances. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 92; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4009.

(a) Power of Veto Override. The quorum court of each county shall have the power to override the veto of the county judge.

(b) Vote Required. An affirmative vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the total membership of a quorum court shall be required to override the veto of any ordinance or amendment to an existing ordinance. On the consideration of a veto override by a court, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

(c) Time of Veto Override. A quorum court shall exercise the power of veto override over permanent and temporary ordinances at the next regular session of the court following the written notification of veto. Failure to override a veto in a single vote of the court shall constitute a confirmation of veto by a court, and no further consideration of veto override on the measure shall be introduced in subsequent sessions of the court. However, any ordinance or amendment so vetoed and confirmed by failure to override the veto may be reintroduced in the manner prescribed by law for the introduction of ordinances and amendments to ordinances.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 92; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4009.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-55-203
Voting requirements for passage - Effective dates
Status: in_force

(a) On the passage of every bylaw, ordinance, resolution, or order to enter into a contract by the council of any municipal corporation, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded. (b) To pass any bylaw, ordinance, resolution, or order, a concurrence of a majority of a whole number of members elected to the council shall be required. (c) (1) (A) The effective dates for ordinances of a general or permanent nature and other local measures of a general or permanent nature of cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns shall be upon publication or posting as is otherwise required by law, but not before ninety-one (91) days after passage by the governing body of the city or town. (B) In the event that the governing body of the city or town has by ordinance fixed the deadline for filing referendum petitions upon ordinances or other local measures at not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days after passage of an ordinance or measure, then the effective date shall be the day next following the deadline fixed in the ordinance. (C) An ordinance containing an emergency clause shall go into effect immediately upon passage or at the time specified by the emergency clause, regardless of publication or posting, but an emergency clause shall not be effective to impose any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or deprivation of liberty or property until after the ordinance has been published or posted as is otherwise required by law. (2) The effective date of an ordinance that is not of a general or permanent nature of a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town is the date of passage of the ordinance unless a later effective date is provided in the ordinance. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 29, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7528; Pope's Dig., § 9588; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2403; Acts 2001, No. 1187, § 1; 2005, No. 1552, § 1.

(a) On the passage of every bylaw, ordinance, resolution, or order to enter into a contract by the council of any municipal corporation, the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded.

(b) To pass any bylaw, ordinance, resolution, or order, a concurrence of a majority of a whole number of members elected to the council shall be required.

(c) (1) (A) The effective dates for ordinances of a general or permanent nature and other local measures of a general or permanent nature of cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns shall be upon publication or posting as is otherwise required by law, but not before ninety-one (91) days after passage by the governing body of the city or town. (B) In the event that the governing body of the city or town has by ordinance fixed the deadline for filing referendum petitions upon ordinances or other local measures at not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days after passage of an ordinance or measure, then the effective date shall be the day next following the deadline fixed in the ordinance. (C) An ordinance containing an emergency clause shall go into effect immediately upon passage or at the time specified by the emergency clause, regardless of publication or posting, but an emergency clause shall not be effective to impose any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or deprivation of liberty or property until after the ordinance has been published or posted as is otherwise required by law. (2) The effective date of an ordinance that is not of a general or permanent nature of a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town is the date of passage of the ordinance unless a later effective date is provided in the ordinance.

(1) (A) The effective dates for ordinances of a general or permanent nature and other local measures of a general or permanent nature of cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns shall be upon publication or posting as is otherwise required by law, but not before ninety-one (91) days after passage by the governing body of the city or town. (B) In the event that the governing body of the city or town has by ordinance fixed the deadline for filing referendum petitions upon ordinances or other local measures at not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days after passage of an ordinance or measure, then the effective date shall be the day next following the deadline fixed in the ordinance. (C) An ordinance containing an emergency clause shall go into effect immediately upon passage or at the time specified by the emergency clause, regardless of publication or posting, but an emergency clause shall not be effective to impose any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or deprivation of liberty or property until after the ordinance has been published or posted as is otherwise required by law.

(A) The effective dates for ordinances of a general or permanent nature and other local measures of a general or permanent nature of cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns shall be upon publication or posting as is otherwise required by law, but not before ninety-one (91) days after passage by the governing body of the city or town.

(B) In the event that the governing body of the city or town has by ordinance fixed the deadline for filing referendum petitions upon ordinances or other local measures at not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days after passage of an ordinance or measure, then the effective date shall be the day next following the deadline fixed in the ordinance.

(C) An ordinance containing an emergency clause shall go into effect immediately upon passage or at the time specified by the emergency clause, regardless of publication or posting, but an emergency clause shall not be effective to impose any fine, penalty, forfeiture, or deprivation of liberty or property until after the ordinance has been published or posted as is otherwise required by law.

(2) The effective date of an ordinance that is not of a general or permanent nature of a city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town is the date of passage of the ordinance unless a later effective date is provided in the ordinance.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 29, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., § 7528; Pope's Dig., § 9588; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2403; Acts 2001, No. 1187, § 1; 2005, No. 1552, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-117-412 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 117 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-117-412
Levy of assessment - Interest
Status: in_force

The levy of the assessment may be made by way of proportional amounts of the total assessed benefits. Interest need not be calculated until it is necessary to do so to avoid exceeding the total amount of benefits and interest, or the interest may be first collected. Acts 1949, No. 329, § 22; 1963, No. 110, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-922.

The levy of the assessment may be made by way of proportional amounts of the total assessed benefits. Interest need not be calculated until it is necessary to do so to avoid exceeding the total amount of benefits and interest, or the interest may be first collected.

Acts 1949, No. 329, § 22; 1963, No. 110, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-922.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-171-214 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 171 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-171-214
City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund - Accounting
Status: in_force

Moneys deposited in the City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund shall be accounted for so as to determine that the moneys in it being held are paid to each participating city and county. Acts 1977, No. 763, § 5; 1979, No. 212, § 6; 1979, No. 569, § 5; 1983, No. 356, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5505.

Moneys deposited in the City-County Tourist Facilities Aid Fund shall be accounted for so as to determine that the moneys in it being held are paid to each participating city and county.

Acts 1977, No. 763, § 5; 1979, No. 212, § 6; 1979, No. 569, § 5; 1983, No. 356, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-15-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-15-304
Confidentiality
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of a coroner's investigation shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., but only until such time that the coroner issues his or her final report. (2) If the death that is the subject of the coroner's investigation is the subject of an open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency, including without limitation a criminal investigation or a criminal trial, the following shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., until the conclusion of the open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency: (A) All reports issued by the coroner, including without limitation the preliminary written report and any subsequent reports; and (B) Records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of the coroner's investigation. (b) Confidential medical information gathered during the course of the investigation shall remain exempt from public inspection and copying except as quoted in the coroner's final report. (c) If a coroner submits a decedent or records, files, or information related to a decedent to the State Crime Laboratory for forensic examination, then the records, files, and information received by the coroner from the State Crime Laboratory regarding the decedent are privileged and confidential in the same manner as records, files, and information kept, obtained, or retained by the State Crime Laboratory under § 12-12-312 and are subject to the exceptions for disclosure under § 12-12-312 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 340,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 1301, § 2.

(a) (1) Except as provided in this section, records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of a coroner's investigation shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., but only until such time that the coroner issues his or her final report. (2) If the death that is the subject of the coroner's investigation is the subject of an open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency, including without limitation a criminal investigation or a criminal trial, the following shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., until the conclusion of the open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency: (A) All reports issued by the coroner, including without limitation the preliminary written report and any subsequent reports; and (B) Records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of the coroner's investigation.

(1) Except as provided in this section, records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of a coroner's investigation shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., but only until such time that the coroner issues his or her final report.

(2) If the death that is the subject of the coroner's investigation is the subject of an open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency, including without limitation a criminal investigation or a criminal trial, the following shall be confidential and deemed exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., until the conclusion of the open and ongoing investigation by a law enforcement agency: (A) All reports issued by the coroner, including without limitation the preliminary written report and any subsequent reports; and (B) Records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of the coroner's investigation.

(A) All reports issued by the coroner, including without limitation the preliminary written report and any subsequent reports; and

(B) Records, files, and information gathered and created during the course of the coroner's investigation.

(b) Confidential medical information gathered during the course of the investigation shall remain exempt from public inspection and copying except as quoted in the coroner's final report.

(c) If a coroner submits a decedent or records, files, or information related to a decedent to the State Crime Laboratory for forensic examination, then the records, files, and information received by the coroner from the State Crime Laboratory regarding the decedent are privileged and confidential in the same manner as records, files, and information kept, obtained, or retained by the State Crime Laboratory under § 12-12-312 and are subject to the exceptions for disclosure under § 12-12-312 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 340,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 1301, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-138-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 138 / Section 14-138-122
Remedies on default
Status: in_force

(a) If there is any default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds issued under this chapter, then the holder of any of the bonds and of any of the interest coupons applicable thereto and the trustee under any indenture, or any one (1) or more of them: (1) May either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, compel performance of all duties of the officers and directors of the corporation with respect to the use of funds for the payment of the bonds and for the performance of the agreements of the corporation contained in the proceedings under which they were issued, and compel performance of the duties of all officials of the city with respect to payment of the rentals provided to be paid under any lease made by the municipality pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and pledged as security for the bonds; and (2) Regardless of the sufficiency of the security for the bonds and as a matter of right, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver to administer and operate the project out of the revenues from which the bonds issued with respect thereto are payable, with power to make leases with any public or private lessee including, without limitation, leases with a term running to the last maturity of the bonds, and fix and collect rents sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and any other obligations outstanding against the project or the revenues therefrom and for the payment of the expenses of operating and maintaining the project, and with power to apply the income therefrom in accordance with the provisions of the proceedings under which the bonds were authorized to be issued. (b) The remedies specified in this section shall be cumulative to all other remedies which may otherwise be available for the benefit of the holders of the bonds and the coupons applicable thereto. Acts 1967, No. 409, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5116.

(a) If there is any default in the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds issued under this chapter, then the holder of any of the bonds and of any of the interest coupons applicable thereto and the trustee under any indenture, or any one (1) or more of them: (1) May either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, compel performance of all duties of the officers and directors of the corporation with respect to the use of funds for the payment of the bonds and for the performance of the agreements of the corporation contained in the proceedings under which they were issued, and compel performance of the duties of all officials of the city with respect to payment of the rentals provided to be paid under any lease made by the municipality pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and pledged as security for the bonds; and (2) Regardless of the sufficiency of the security for the bonds and as a matter of right, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver to administer and operate the project out of the revenues from which the bonds issued with respect thereto are payable, with power to make leases with any public or private lessee including, without limitation, leases with a term running to the last maturity of the bonds, and fix and collect rents sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and any other obligations outstanding against the project or the revenues therefrom and for the payment of the expenses of operating and maintaining the project, and with power to apply the income therefrom in accordance with the provisions of the proceedings under which the bonds were authorized to be issued.

(1) May either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, compel performance of all duties of the officers and directors of the corporation with respect to the use of funds for the payment of the bonds and for the performance of the agreements of the corporation contained in the proceedings under which they were issued, and compel performance of the duties of all officials of the city with respect to payment of the rentals provided to be paid under any lease made by the municipality pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and pledged as security for the bonds; and

(2) Regardless of the sufficiency of the security for the bonds and as a matter of right, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver to administer and operate the project out of the revenues from which the bonds issued with respect thereto are payable, with power to make leases with any public or private lessee including, without limitation, leases with a term running to the last maturity of the bonds, and fix and collect rents sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and any other obligations outstanding against the project or the revenues therefrom and for the payment of the expenses of operating and maintaining the project, and with power to apply the income therefrom in accordance with the provisions of the proceedings under which the bonds were authorized to be issued.

(b) The remedies specified in this section shall be cumulative to all other remedies which may otherwise be available for the benefit of the holders of the bonds and the coupons applicable thereto.

Acts 1967, No. 409, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-404 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 186 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-186-404
Powers generally
Status: in_force

Any two (2) or more municipalities, any two (2) or more counties, or any one (1) municipality or more together with any one (1) county or more in the State of Arkansas, or in an adjoining state where a navigable river forms the boundary between the states and the county or municipality in the other state lies approximately opposite the county or municipality within the State of Arkansas may join to construct, purchase, establish, equip, and operate a port within or without the corporate limits of any such municipality and within or without the boundaries of any such county, as they are defined and laid out, or as they may in the future be enlarged, as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1959, No. 310, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2733.

Any two (2) or more municipalities, any two (2) or more counties, or any one (1) municipality or more together with any one (1) county or more in the State of Arkansas, or in an adjoining state where a navigable river forms the boundary between the states and the county or municipality in the other state lies approximately opposite the county or municipality within the State of Arkansas may join to construct, purchase, establish, equip, and operate a port within or without the corporate limits of any such municipality and within or without the boundaries of any such county, as they are defined and laid out, or as they may in the future be enlarged, as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1959, No. 310, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2733.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-51-204
Chair of civil service commission
Status: in_force

(a) The board of civil service commissioners shall select annually on the first Monday of May one (1) of the commissioners to serve as chair of the commission. (b) (1) The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer. (2) The chair shall vote on questions before the board. (c) (1) In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair. (2) The member so elected shall be clothed with all the powers, rights, and duties of the chair during the absence of the chair. Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; 1949, No. 326, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9946; Acts 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1601.1, 19-1602; Acts 1989, No. 432, § 1; 1997, No. 131, § 1.

(a) The board of civil service commissioners shall select annually on the first Monday of May one (1) of the commissioners to serve as chair of the commission.

(b) (1) The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer. (2) The chair shall vote on questions before the board.

(1) The chair shall preside over all meetings of the commission and be its executive officer.

(2) The chair shall vote on questions before the board.

(c) (1) In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair. (2) The member so elected shall be clothed with all the powers, rights, and duties of the chair during the absence of the chair.

(1) In the absence of the chair, the board shall elect one (1) of its number to act instead of the chair.

(2) The member so elected shall be clothed with all the powers, rights, and duties of the chair during the absence of the chair.

Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; 1949, No. 326, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9946; Acts 1971, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1601.1, 19-1602; Acts 1989, No. 432, § 1; 1997, No. 131, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-37-109 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 37 / Section 14-37-109
Appointment of enumerators to take census
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a city or incorporated town desires to be made a city of the first class or a city of the second class, or if it is deemed necessary to determine the number of inhabitants within the city or incorporated town for any purpose, on petition of ten (10) qualified voters of the city or incorporated town filed with the recorder of the city or incorporated town, the city or town council shall consider the petition at its next regular meeting. (2) If the city or town council deems the prayer of petitioners well founded and deems that a census of the city or incorporated town should be taken in accordance with the prayer of the petitioners, the city or town council may pass a resolution authorizing and directing the taking of a census of the city or incorporated town, and the mayor shall appoint enumerators to take the census, the appointees to be approved by the city or town council. (b) (1) The resolution authorizing the taking of census shall prescribe the duties of the enumerators as to when and how to proceed. (2) (A) Not more than one (1) enumerator shall be appointed for each ward. (B) However, one (1) enumerator may take more than one (1) ward if the city or town council deems it proper. Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1903, No. 46, § 1, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 7662; Pope's Dig., § 9784; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-212.

(a) (1) If a city or incorporated town desires to be made a city of the first class or a city of the second class, or if it is deemed necessary to determine the number of inhabitants within the city or incorporated town for any purpose, on petition of ten (10) qualified voters of the city or incorporated town filed with the recorder of the city or incorporated town, the city or town council shall consider the petition at its next regular meeting. (2) If the city or town council deems the prayer of petitioners well founded and deems that a census of the city or incorporated town should be taken in accordance with the prayer of the petitioners, the city or town council may pass a resolution authorizing and directing the taking of a census of the city or incorporated town, and the mayor shall appoint enumerators to take the census, the appointees to be approved by the city or town council.

(1) If a city or incorporated town desires to be made a city of the first class or a city of the second class, or if it is deemed necessary to determine the number of inhabitants within the city or incorporated town for any purpose, on petition of ten (10) qualified voters of the city or incorporated town filed with the recorder of the city or incorporated town, the city or town council shall consider the petition at its next regular meeting.

(2) If the city or town council deems the prayer of petitioners well founded and deems that a census of the city or incorporated town should be taken in accordance with the prayer of the petitioners, the city or town council may pass a resolution authorizing and directing the taking of a census of the city or incorporated town, and the mayor shall appoint enumerators to take the census, the appointees to be approved by the city or town council.

(b) (1) The resolution authorizing the taking of census shall prescribe the duties of the enumerators as to when and how to proceed. (2) (A) Not more than one (1) enumerator shall be appointed for each ward. (B) However, one (1) enumerator may take more than one (1) ward if the city or town council deems it proper.

(1) The resolution authorizing the taking of census shall prescribe the duties of the enumerators as to when and how to proceed.

(2) (A) Not more than one (1) enumerator shall be appointed for each ward. (B) However, one (1) enumerator may take more than one (1) ward if the city or town council deems it proper.

(A) Not more than one (1) enumerator shall be appointed for each ward.

(B) However, one (1) enumerator may take more than one (1) ward if the city or town council deems it proper.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 879,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1903, No. 46, § 1, p. 78; C. & M. Dig., § 7662; Pope's Dig., § 9784; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-212.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-20-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 20 / Section 14-20-103
Appropriations to be specific - Limitation - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The quorum court shall specify the amount of appropriations for each purpose in dollars and cents, and except as authorized in this section, the total amount of appropriations for all county or district purposes for any one (1) year shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the anticipated revenues for that year. (b) (1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal, state, or private benefactor grants overseen by the county. (2) For revenues to qualify as a grant under this section, the county shall demonstrate that the state or federal agency or private benefactor characterized the revenues as a grant. (c) (1) In any county in which a natural disaster, including without limitation a flood or tornado, results in the county's being declared a disaster area by the Governor or an appropriate official of the United States Government, the quorum court may appropriate in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues. (2) However, appropriation of funds in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues shall be made only for street cleanup and repair, collection, transportation and disposal of debris, repair or replacement of county facilities and equipment, and other projects or costs directly related to or resulting from the natural disaster. (d) (1) In any county in which sales and use tax revenues have been dedicated for a specific purpose, the quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues from the dedicated sales and use tax, provided that any appropriation of funds up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues shall be made and expended only for the dedicated specific purpose of the tax. (2) Subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not: (A) Apply to dedicated revenues that have been pledged for bonds; or (B) Include general sales and use tax revenues. (e) In any county in which the quorum court deems it financially necessary, the quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year in excess of ninety percent (90%) of the commissions and tax revenues anticipated for that year for the county general fund operation of the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer. (f) (1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal financial assistance. (2) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "federal financial assistance" means a transfer from a federal agency to a nonfederal entity as a tool of the United States Government to serve public purposes as defined by the United States Congress. (3) Federal financial assistance may be a direct appropriation and deposit to a county or pass-through assistance from the State of Arkansas. (g) (1) The quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of any reimbursement made to the county. (2) As used in subdivision (g)(1) of this section "reimbursement" means a refund to the county of all or part of a payment made by the county. Amended by Act 2021, No. 752,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 406,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1879, No. 77, § 7, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 1985; Pope's Dig., § 2530; Acts 1973, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-411; Acts 1989, No. 141, § 1; 1991, No. 60, § 1; 1997, No. 711, § 1; 2005, No. 876, § 1; 2007, No. 17, § 1.

(a) The quorum court shall specify the amount of appropriations for each purpose in dollars and cents, and except as authorized in this section, the total amount of appropriations for all county or district purposes for any one (1) year shall not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the anticipated revenues for that year.

(b) (1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal, state, or private benefactor grants overseen by the county. (2) For revenues to qualify as a grant under this section, the county shall demonstrate that the state or federal agency or private benefactor characterized the revenues as a grant.

(1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal, state, or private benefactor grants overseen by the county.

(2) For revenues to qualify as a grant under this section, the county shall demonstrate that the state or federal agency or private benefactor characterized the revenues as a grant.

(c) (1) In any county in which a natural disaster, including without limitation a flood or tornado, results in the county's being declared a disaster area by the Governor or an appropriate official of the United States Government, the quorum court may appropriate in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues. (2) However, appropriation of funds in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues shall be made only for street cleanup and repair, collection, transportation and disposal of debris, repair or replacement of county facilities and equipment, and other projects or costs directly related to or resulting from the natural disaster.

(1) In any county in which a natural disaster, including without limitation a flood or tornado, results in the county's being declared a disaster area by the Governor or an appropriate official of the United States Government, the quorum court may appropriate in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues.

(2) However, appropriation of funds in excess of ninety percent (90%) of anticipated revenues shall be made only for street cleanup and repair, collection, transportation and disposal of debris, repair or replacement of county facilities and equipment, and other projects or costs directly related to or resulting from the natural disaster.

(d) (1) In any county in which sales and use tax revenues have been dedicated for a specific purpose, the quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues from the dedicated sales and use tax, provided that any appropriation of funds up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues shall be made and expended only for the dedicated specific purpose of the tax. (2) Subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not: (A) Apply to dedicated revenues that have been pledged for bonds; or (B) Include general sales and use tax revenues.

(1) In any county in which sales and use tax revenues have been dedicated for a specific purpose, the quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues from the dedicated sales and use tax, provided that any appropriation of funds up to one hundred percent (100%) of anticipated revenues shall be made and expended only for the dedicated specific purpose of the tax.

(2) Subdivision (d)(1) of this section shall not: (A) Apply to dedicated revenues that have been pledged for bonds; or (B) Include general sales and use tax revenues.

(A) Apply to dedicated revenues that have been pledged for bonds; or

(B) Include general sales and use tax revenues.

(e) In any county in which the quorum court deems it financially necessary, the quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year in excess of ninety percent (90%) of the commissions and tax revenues anticipated for that year for the county general fund operation of the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer.

(f) (1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal financial assistance. (2) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "federal financial assistance" means a transfer from a federal agency to a nonfederal entity as a tool of the United States Government to serve public purposes as defined by the United States Congress. (3) Federal financial assistance may be a direct appropriation and deposit to a county or pass-through assistance from the State of Arkansas.

(1) The quorum court may appropriate for any one (1) year up to one hundred percent (100%) of the anticipated revenues for that year for federal financial assistance.

(2) As used in subdivision (f)(1) of this section, "federal financial assistance" means a transfer from a federal agency to a nonfederal entity as a tool of the United States Government to serve public purposes as defined by the United States Congress.

(3) Federal financial assistance may be a direct appropriation and deposit to a county or pass-through assistance from the State of Arkansas.

(g) (1) The quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of any reimbursement made to the county. (2) As used in subdivision (g)(1) of this section "reimbursement" means a refund to the county of all or part of a payment made by the county.

(1) The quorum court may appropriate up to one hundred percent (100%) of any reimbursement made to the county.

(2) As used in subdivision (g)(1) of this section "reimbursement" means a refund to the county of all or part of a payment made by the county.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 752,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 406,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1879, No. 77, § 7, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 1985; Pope's Dig., § 2530; Acts 1973, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-411; Acts 1989, No. 141, § 1; 1991, No. 60, § 1; 1997, No. 711, § 1; 2005, No. 876, § 1; 2007, No. 17, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-308 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-1-308
Posting information about National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline
Status: in_force

An entity governed by this subchapter shall post information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline as required under § 12-19-102 . Added by Act 2013, No. 1157,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

An entity governed by this subchapter shall post information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline as required under § 12-19-102 .

Added by Act 2013, No. 1157,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-232 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-232
Payment of taxes - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) All taxes levied under the terms of this subchapter shall be payable at the same time as ad valorem real property taxes. (b) Delinquent suburban improvement district assessments shall be held by the county collector, and, if not redeemed, the assessments shall be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for redemption or sale, pursuant to Act 626 of 1983, as amended. (c) A suburban improvement district may enforce collection of delinquent suburban improvement district assessments by chancery proceedings in the chancery court of the county in the manner as provided for municipal property owners' improvement districts under § 14-94-122 . Acts 1941, No. 41, § 12; 1977, No. 463, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-712; Acts 1991, No. 281, § 2; 1993, No. 782, § 2.

(a) All taxes levied under the terms of this subchapter shall be payable at the same time as ad valorem real property taxes.

(b) Delinquent suburban improvement district assessments shall be held by the county collector, and, if not redeemed, the assessments shall be certified to the Commissioner of State Lands for redemption or sale, pursuant to Act 626 of 1983, as amended.

(c) A suburban improvement district may enforce collection of delinquent suburban improvement district assessments by chancery proceedings in the chancery court of the county in the manner as provided for municipal property owners' improvement districts under § 14-94-122 .

Acts 1941, No. 41, § 12; 1977, No. 463, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-712; Acts 1991, No. 281, § 2; 1993, No. 782, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-611 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-43-611
Sale of city property to college or university
Status: in_force

Any city of the first class may sell, under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, city property to any publicly supported postsecondary educational institution. Acts 1993, No. 1044, § 1.

Any city of the first class may sell, under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, city property to any publicly supported postsecondary educational institution.

Acts 1993, No. 1044, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-357-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 357 / Section 14-357-101
Creation
Status: in_force

(a) Any county owning and operating an airport may, by appropriate action of the county court, create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the airport and its related properties and facilities. (b) The county court of any county desiring to avail itself of the benefits of this chapter shall enter an order creating an airport commission to be composed of seven (7) citizens who are qualified electors of the county. Acts 1965, No. 384, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-701, 74-702.

(a) Any county owning and operating an airport may, by appropriate action of the county court, create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the airport and its related properties and facilities.

(b) The county court of any county desiring to avail itself of the benefits of this chapter shall enter an order creating an airport commission to be composed of seven (7) citizens who are qualified electors of the county.

Acts 1965, No. 384, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-701, 74-702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-703 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-54-703
Municipal ice plants
Status: in_force

(a) Cities of the first and second class shall have the authority, in addition to the powers now granted by law, to construct, maintain, and operate municipal ice plants. (b) (1) Funds may be used for the construction, maintenance, and operation of ice plants derived from the operation of any other public utility owned or operated by the city. (2) This subsection shall not apply to public utilities constructed, owned, or operated by an improvement district. Acts 1933, No. 101, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 9974, 9975; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2320, 19-2321.

(a) Cities of the first and second class shall have the authority, in addition to the powers now granted by law, to construct, maintain, and operate municipal ice plants.

(b) (1) Funds may be used for the construction, maintenance, and operation of ice plants derived from the operation of any other public utility owned or operated by the city. (2) This subsection shall not apply to public utilities constructed, owned, or operated by an improvement district.

(1) Funds may be used for the construction, maintenance, and operation of ice plants derived from the operation of any other public utility owned or operated by the city.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to public utilities constructed, owned, or operated by an improvement district.

Acts 1933, No. 101, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 9974, 9975; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2320, 19-2321.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-123-304 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 123 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-123-304
Procedure at polls - Depositing ballots and returns
Status: in_force

(a) The judges of the election shall: (1) Open the polls; (2) Appoint two (2) clerks of election; (3) Proceed to hold the election by ballot; (4) Keep the polls open until sundown of election day; and (5) Cause poll books to be kept and the name of each voter to be recorded with the number of his ballot. (b) Ballots shall be counted, and the result of the election shall be declared and recorded and the returns signed by the judges and clerks of the election. (c) The returns and ballots shall be: (1) Sealed up and directed to the judge of the county court; (2) Sealed up in separate envelopes; and (3) Deposited in the clerk's office of the county by one (1) of the judges of the election within five (5) days after the election is held. Acts 1879, No. 78, § 3, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., § 6817; Pope's Dig., § 4543; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-605.

(a) The judges of the election shall: (1) Open the polls; (2) Appoint two (2) clerks of election; (3) Proceed to hold the election by ballot; (4) Keep the polls open until sundown of election day; and (5) Cause poll books to be kept and the name of each voter to be recorded with the number of his ballot.

(1) Open the polls;

(2) Appoint two (2) clerks of election;

(3) Proceed to hold the election by ballot;

(4) Keep the polls open until sundown of election day; and

(5) Cause poll books to be kept and the name of each voter to be recorded with the number of his ballot.

(b) Ballots shall be counted, and the result of the election shall be declared and recorded and the returns signed by the judges and clerks of the election.

(c) The returns and ballots shall be: (1) Sealed up and directed to the judge of the county court; (2) Sealed up in separate envelopes; and (3) Deposited in the clerk's office of the county by one (1) of the judges of the election within five (5) days after the election is held.

(1) Sealed up and directed to the judge of the county court;

(2) Sealed up in separate envelopes; and

(3) Deposited in the clerk's office of the county by one (1) of the judges of the election within five (5) days after the election is held.

Acts 1879, No. 78, § 3, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., § 6817; Pope's Dig., § 4543; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-306 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-42-306
Limitations on charters
Status: in_force

(a) No charter adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be in conflict with it, nor shall it alter any civil service or pension laws in existence under the general laws of this state, any seventy-two-hour laws, vacation laws, two-platoon law for firefighters, or the Arkansas Constitution. (b) No charter shall alter or change any statutory laws providing for the powers, duties, and manner of appointment of any airport, water, sewer, or housing authority commissions within the city. Acts 1953, No. 207, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1052.

(a) No charter adopted pursuant to this subchapter shall be in conflict with it, nor shall it alter any civil service or pension laws in existence under the general laws of this state, any seventy-two-hour laws, vacation laws, two-platoon law for firefighters, or the Arkansas Constitution.

(b) No charter shall alter or change any statutory laws providing for the powers, duties, and manner of appointment of any airport, water, sewer, or housing authority commissions within the city.

Acts 1953, No. 207, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1052.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-120-504
Certification to district of court's determination
Status: in_force

As soon as the court determines the proposed assessment of benefits under any petition pending before it, the clerk of the court shall promptly certify the assessment to the district so that the district taxes may be extended against it. Acts 1939, No. 60, § 4; A.S.A. 1947 § 21-813.

As soon as the court determines the proposed assessment of benefits under any petition pending before it, the clerk of the court shall promptly certify the assessment to the district so that the district taxes may be extended against it.

Acts 1939, No. 60, § 4; A.S.A. 1947 § 21-813.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-701 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-54-701
Authority generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Municipal corporations shall have power to provide for, or construct, or acquire works for lighting the streets, alleys, parks, and other public places by gas, electricity, or otherwise; to furnish power to consumers; or to purchase power, gas, or electricity for these purposes from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing it. (2) In connection therewith, they may furnish lights and power to private consumers upon just compensation therefor and authorize construction of gas or electric works and street railroads. (3) A municipality may: (A) Allow the installation of attachments to poles owned by the municipality; and (B) (i) Adopt an ordinance that allows the temporary attachment of the flag of the United States, the state flag, or a flag of a municipality to a pole owned by the municipality. (ii) The ordinance under subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section: (a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and (b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality. (b) (1) Improvement districts created within municipal corporations, or that embrace or include territory therein, which are organized for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and selling either gas or electricity shall have the same right granted to municipal corporations to purchase power, gas, or electricity from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing or distributing it for use in any of their plants or for resale or distribution to their customers or patrons. (2) The exercise of this right shall not be construed in any way to impair or affect the validity of any bond issue or any other indebtedness of an improvement district. Amended by Act 2021, No. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 14, p. 1; 1901, No. 186, § 1, p. 341; 1909, No. 230, § 1, p. 695; C. & M. Dig., § 7565; Acts 1923, No. 101, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9639; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2318.

(a) (1) Municipal corporations shall have power to provide for, or construct, or acquire works for lighting the streets, alleys, parks, and other public places by gas, electricity, or otherwise; to furnish power to consumers; or to purchase power, gas, or electricity for these purposes from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing it. (2) In connection therewith, they may furnish lights and power to private consumers upon just compensation therefor and authorize construction of gas or electric works and street railroads. (3) A municipality may: (A) Allow the installation of attachments to poles owned by the municipality; and (B) (i) Adopt an ordinance that allows the temporary attachment of the flag of the United States, the state flag, or a flag of a municipality to a pole owned by the municipality. (ii) The ordinance under subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section: (a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and (b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(1) Municipal corporations shall have power to provide for, or construct, or acquire works for lighting the streets, alleys, parks, and other public places by gas, electricity, or otherwise; to furnish power to consumers; or to purchase power, gas, or electricity for these purposes from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing it.

(2) In connection therewith, they may furnish lights and power to private consumers upon just compensation therefor and authorize construction of gas or electric works and street railroads.

(3) A municipality may: (A) Allow the installation of attachments to poles owned by the municipality; and (B) (i) Adopt an ordinance that allows the temporary attachment of the flag of the United States, the state flag, or a flag of a municipality to a pole owned by the municipality. (ii) The ordinance under subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section: (a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and (b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(A) Allow the installation of attachments to poles owned by the municipality; and

(B) (i) Adopt an ordinance that allows the temporary attachment of the flag of the United States, the state flag, or a flag of a municipality to a pole owned by the municipality. (ii) The ordinance under subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section: (a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and (b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(i) Adopt an ordinance that allows the temporary attachment of the flag of the United States, the state flag, or a flag of a municipality to a pole owned by the municipality.

(ii) The ordinance under subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section: (a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and (b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(a) Shall include: (1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length; (2) The type of pole attachment; (3) Roadway visibility; (4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and (5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and

(1) Restrictions concerning the size of the pole attachment, including height and length;

(2) The type of pole attachment;

(3) Roadway visibility;

(4) Dates when flag placement may be utilized; and

(5) Other provisions that may be necessary to protect an employee of a municipality who may have to physically climb a pole owned by the municipality; and

(b) Shall not: (1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or (2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(1) Allow any attachment to a pole in a state highway right-of-way; or

(2) Authorize a member of the public to install an attachment to a pole owned by a municipality.

(b) (1) Improvement districts created within municipal corporations, or that embrace or include territory therein, which are organized for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and selling either gas or electricity shall have the same right granted to municipal corporations to purchase power, gas, or electricity from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing or distributing it for use in any of their plants or for resale or distribution to their customers or patrons. (2) The exercise of this right shall not be construed in any way to impair or affect the validity of any bond issue or any other indebtedness of an improvement district.

(1) Improvement districts created within municipal corporations, or that embrace or include territory therein, which are organized for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and selling either gas or electricity shall have the same right granted to municipal corporations to purchase power, gas, or electricity from any individual, company, or corporation manufacturing or distributing it for use in any of their plants or for resale or distribution to their customers or patrons.

(2) The exercise of this right shall not be construed in any way to impair or affect the validity of any bond issue or any other indebtedness of an improvement district.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 14, p. 1; 1901, No. 186, § 1, p. 341; 1909, No. 230, § 1, p. 695; C. & M. Dig., § 7565; Acts 1923, No. 101, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9639; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2318.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-386-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1943, No. 16, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1341.

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

Acts 1943, No. 16, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1341.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-403 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-54-403
Implementing legislation
Status: in_force

Each city of the first or second class and incorporated town may provide by ordinance for the implementation of, but not contrary to, this subchapter. Acts 1983, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2358.

Each city of the first or second class and incorporated town may provide by ordinance for the implementation of, but not contrary to, this subchapter.

Acts 1983, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2358.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-24-102
Form of warrant
Status: in_force

Click here to view form. Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 28; C. & M. Dig., § 1999; Pope's Dig., § 2545; Acts 1957, No. 162, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-802.

Click here to view form.

Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 28; C. & M. Dig., § 1999; Pope's Dig., § 2545; Acts 1957, No. 162, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-802.

24_102_1 - Attachment
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-359-121 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 359 / Section 14-359-121
Term of members
Status: in_force

For municipal airport commissions in existence on August 1, 1997, the initial term of the two (2) new members shall be as follows: one (1) new member shall serve an initial term of four (4) years; and one (1) new member shall serve an initial term of five (5) years. Acts 1997, No. 1078, § 3.

For municipal airport commissions in existence on August 1, 1997, the initial term of the two (2) new members shall be as follows: one (1) new member shall serve an initial term of four (4) years; and one (1) new member shall serve an initial term of five (5) years.

Acts 1997, No. 1078, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-269-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 269 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-269-301
Authority for creation of commission in cities of the first and second class
Status: in_force

Any city of the first or second class that may desire to set up a parks and recreation program for the municipality, by appropriate action of the city council, may create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the program within the municipality. Acts 1949, No. 471, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3618.

Any city of the first or second class that may desire to set up a parks and recreation program for the municipality, by appropriate action of the city council, may create a commission for the purpose of operating and managing the program within the municipality.

Acts 1949, No. 471, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3618.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-428 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-428
Trial date - Suit by bondholder
Status: in_force

(a) The suit shall stand for trial at the first term of court after the complaint may be filed, if four (4) weeks shall expire either before the first day of the term, or during the term of court to which the suits are brought respectively, unless a continuance is granted for good cause shown, within the discretion of the court. The continuance, for good cause shown, may be granted as to a part of the lands or defendants without affecting the duty of the court to dispose finally of the others as to whom no continuance may be granted. (b) In case the commissioners shall fail to commence suit within sixty (60) days after the taxes become delinquent, the holder of any bond issued by the district shall have right to bring suit for the collection of the delinquent assessments, and the proceedings in the suit brought by the bondholder shall in all respects be governed by the provisions applicable to suits by the commissioners. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 23, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3631; Pope's Dig., § 4482; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-546.

(a) The suit shall stand for trial at the first term of court after the complaint may be filed, if four (4) weeks shall expire either before the first day of the term, or during the term of court to which the suits are brought respectively, unless a continuance is granted for good cause shown, within the discretion of the court. The continuance, for good cause shown, may be granted as to a part of the lands or defendants without affecting the duty of the court to dispose finally of the others as to whom no continuance may be granted.

(b) In case the commissioners shall fail to commence suit within sixty (60) days after the taxes become delinquent, the holder of any bond issued by the district shall have right to bring suit for the collection of the delinquent assessments, and the proceedings in the suit brought by the bondholder shall in all respects be governed by the provisions applicable to suits by the commissioners.

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