Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-502 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-502
Board of trustees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When any city council or governing body of a city of the first class has decided to establish and maintain a public library under this subchapter, the mayor of the city with the approval of the city council shall appoint a board of not fewer than five (5) trustees nor more than seven (7) trustees for the library. (2) The trustees shall be chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for the office. (3) Before entering upon the duties of their office, the trustees shall make oath or affirmation before some judicial officer that they will discharge the duties enjoined upon them. (b) The trustees shall receive no compensation for their services. (c) (1) Two (2) trustees shall hold office for two (2) years, two (2) for four (4) years, and one (1) or more members for five (5) years from the January 1 following their appointment in each case. At the first meeting they shall cast lots for their respective terms, reporting the result to the council or governing body. All subsequent terms shall be for five (5) years. (2) However, all trustees appointed after January 1, 1998, shall serve terms of five (5) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any trustee may succeed himself or herself in office. (d) (1) The removal of any trustee permanently from the city or his or her absence from four (4) consecutive meetings of the board without due explanation of absence shall render his or her office as trustee vacant. (2) Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council or governing body. (e) Immediately after their appointment, the trustees shall meet and organize by the election of one (1) of their number as president and by the election of such other officers as they may deem necessary. (f) The trustees shall make and adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance as they see fit. (g) The trustees shall meet once a calendar quarter, or more often if necessary, for the transaction of business. (h) With the final approval of the city council or governing body of the municipality, the trustees shall have the authority: (1) To negotiate and carry out all agreements between the city public library and the governing boards of the several city libraries and any counties participating in a joint city-county library or a regional library system; or (2) To coordinate any and all library services for their city under an interlocal cooperation agreement. Acts 1931, No. 177, §§ 2-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 9591-9593; Acts 1973, No. 56, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3202 -- 19-3204; Acts 1997, No. 204, § 1; 1997, No. 402, § 8; 2001, No. 630, § 1; 2001, No. 1515, § 1.

(a) (1) When any city council or governing body of a city of the first class has decided to establish and maintain a public library under this subchapter, the mayor of the city with the approval of the city council shall appoint a board of not fewer than five (5) trustees nor more than seven (7) trustees for the library. (2) The trustees shall be chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for the office. (3) Before entering upon the duties of their office, the trustees shall make oath or affirmation before some judicial officer that they will discharge the duties enjoined upon them.

(1) When any city council or governing body of a city of the first class has decided to establish and maintain a public library under this subchapter, the mayor of the city with the approval of the city council shall appoint a board of not fewer than five (5) trustees nor more than seven (7) trustees for the library.

(2) The trustees shall be chosen from the citizens at large with reference to their fitness for the office.

(3) Before entering upon the duties of their office, the trustees shall make oath or affirmation before some judicial officer that they will discharge the duties enjoined upon them.

(b) The trustees shall receive no compensation for their services.

(c) (1) Two (2) trustees shall hold office for two (2) years, two (2) for four (4) years, and one (1) or more members for five (5) years from the January 1 following their appointment in each case. At the first meeting they shall cast lots for their respective terms, reporting the result to the council or governing body. All subsequent terms shall be for five (5) years. (2) However, all trustees appointed after January 1, 1998, shall serve terms of five (5) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any trustee may succeed himself or herself in office.

(1) Two (2) trustees shall hold office for two (2) years, two (2) for four (4) years, and one (1) or more members for five (5) years from the January 1 following their appointment in each case. At the first meeting they shall cast lots for their respective terms, reporting the result to the council or governing body. All subsequent terms shall be for five (5) years.

(2) However, all trustees appointed after January 1, 1998, shall serve terms of five (5) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any trustee may succeed himself or herself in office.

(d) (1) The removal of any trustee permanently from the city or his or her absence from four (4) consecutive meetings of the board without due explanation of absence shall render his or her office as trustee vacant. (2) Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council or governing body.

(1) The removal of any trustee permanently from the city or his or her absence from four (4) consecutive meetings of the board without due explanation of absence shall render his or her office as trustee vacant.

(2) Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council or governing body.

(e) Immediately after their appointment, the trustees shall meet and organize by the election of one (1) of their number as president and by the election of such other officers as they may deem necessary.

(f) The trustees shall make and adopt such bylaws, rules, and regulations for their own guidance as they see fit.

(g) The trustees shall meet once a calendar quarter, or more often if necessary, for the transaction of business.

(h) With the final approval of the city council or governing body of the municipality, the trustees shall have the authority: (1) To negotiate and carry out all agreements between the city public library and the governing boards of the several city libraries and any counties participating in a joint city-county library or a regional library system; or (2) To coordinate any and all library services for their city under an interlocal cooperation agreement.

(1) To negotiate and carry out all agreements between the city public library and the governing boards of the several city libraries and any counties participating in a joint city-county library or a regional library system; or

(2) To coordinate any and all library services for their city under an interlocal cooperation agreement.

Acts 1931, No. 177, §§ 2-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 9591-9593; Acts 1973, No. 56, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3202 -- 19-3204; Acts 1997, No. 204, § 1; 1997, No. 402, § 8; 2001, No. 630, § 1; 2001, No. 1515, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-503 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-503
Powers of trustees - Librarian and staff
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All moneys received for library purposes, whether by taxation or otherwise, shall belong to and be designated as the library fund. (2) The moneys shall be kept separate and apart from other funds of the city and drawn upon by the proper officers of the library upon the properly authenticated invoices of the library board of trustees. (b) (1) The board shall have exclusive control of the expenditures of all moneys collected to the credit of the library fund and of the construction of any library building. (2) The board shall have the supervision, care, and custody of the grounds, rooms, or buildings constructed, leased, or set apart for library purposes. (c) (1) (A) The board shall have the power to purchase or lease grounds or to purchase, lease, erect, and occupy appropriate buildings for the use of the library. (B) When a building erected or purchased by the board is not adapted to its purpose or needs, the board may remodel or reconstruct the building. (2) The board may also sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property that it deems no longer necessary or useful for library purposes. (d) (1) The board shall have the power to appoint a librarian qualified by education, training, experience, and personality, who shall serve at the will of the board. (2) The board shall have the power to appoint necessary assistants and other members of the staff, basing their appointment on the recommendation of the librarian. (e) The board shall have the power to make necessary rules and regulations for administering the library and shall make provisions for representation at library conventions. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 9594; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3205; Acts 2005, No. 1246, § 1.

(a) (1) All moneys received for library purposes, whether by taxation or otherwise, shall belong to and be designated as the library fund. (2) The moneys shall be kept separate and apart from other funds of the city and drawn upon by the proper officers of the library upon the properly authenticated invoices of the library board of trustees.

(1) All moneys received for library purposes, whether by taxation or otherwise, shall belong to and be designated as the library fund.

(2) The moneys shall be kept separate and apart from other funds of the city and drawn upon by the proper officers of the library upon the properly authenticated invoices of the library board of trustees.

(b) (1) The board shall have exclusive control of the expenditures of all moneys collected to the credit of the library fund and of the construction of any library building. (2) The board shall have the supervision, care, and custody of the grounds, rooms, or buildings constructed, leased, or set apart for library purposes.

(1) The board shall have exclusive control of the expenditures of all moneys collected to the credit of the library fund and of the construction of any library building.

(2) The board shall have the supervision, care, and custody of the grounds, rooms, or buildings constructed, leased, or set apart for library purposes.

(c) (1) (A) The board shall have the power to purchase or lease grounds or to purchase, lease, erect, and occupy appropriate buildings for the use of the library. (B) When a building erected or purchased by the board is not adapted to its purpose or needs, the board may remodel or reconstruct the building. (2) The board may also sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property that it deems no longer necessary or useful for library purposes.

(1) (A) The board shall have the power to purchase or lease grounds or to purchase, lease, erect, and occupy appropriate buildings for the use of the library. (B) When a building erected or purchased by the board is not adapted to its purpose or needs, the board may remodel or reconstruct the building.

(A) The board shall have the power to purchase or lease grounds or to purchase, lease, erect, and occupy appropriate buildings for the use of the library.

(B) When a building erected or purchased by the board is not adapted to its purpose or needs, the board may remodel or reconstruct the building.

(2) The board may also sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property that it deems no longer necessary or useful for library purposes.

(d) (1) The board shall have the power to appoint a librarian qualified by education, training, experience, and personality, who shall serve at the will of the board. (2) The board shall have the power to appoint necessary assistants and other members of the staff, basing their appointment on the recommendation of the librarian.

(1) The board shall have the power to appoint a librarian qualified by education, training, experience, and personality, who shall serve at the will of the board.

(2) The board shall have the power to appoint necessary assistants and other members of the staff, basing their appointment on the recommendation of the librarian.

(e) The board shall have the power to make necessary rules and regulations for administering the library and shall make provisions for representation at library conventions.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 9594; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3205; Acts 2005, No. 1246, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-103 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-103
Construction
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal or diminish any of the powers, functions, or responsibilities of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, the Old State House Commission, and the Arkansas Archeological Survey, as prescribed by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5597, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 118, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 118, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-913.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to repeal or diminish any of the powers, functions, or responsibilities of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, the Old State House Commission, and the Arkansas Archeological Survey, as prescribed by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5597, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 118, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 118, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-913.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-104 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-104
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) All records, papers, archives, and historical material at any time in the possession of the Arkansas State Archives, excepting such as it may have on loan, shall be and remain the property of the State of Arkansas. It shall also be the function, power, and duty of the Arkansas State Archives to: (1) Receive, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all official archives of Arkansas, its counties, its municipalities, and its other subdivisions, which may come either permanently or temporarily into the Arkansas State Archives' custody; (2) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to Arkansas and Arkansans; (3) Collect and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all files of such Arkansas newspapers as it may acquire either permanently or temporarily; (4) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent Arkansans, historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes in Arkansas; (5) Select and publish any state papers and other source material of Arkansas history it shall deem appropriate and its funds will permit; (6) Build up and maintain at its headquarters a reference library of the source material of Arkansas history; (7) Establish and maintain at its headquarters any permanent or temporary displays of historic relics and other articles and objects of historic interest, which it shall determine to be desirable or feasible; and (8) Ascertain the location of battlefields within the state on which battles were fought in the War Between the States, prepare data as to the troops employed in such engagements, ascertain which battlefields should be marked by suitable markers, accept designs for the markers, and, within the limit of funds available for the purpose, acquire and place markers in suitable positions on those battlefields, subject, in each instance, to the approval of the owners of the land. (b) The Arkansas State Archives may: (1) Adopt and use a seal; (2) Destroy, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any materials in its possession, except borrowed materials, that it may find to be surplus to its needs; (3) (A) Establish and make reasonable charges for furnishing research services, archival services, or copies of materials in its possession. (B) The funds collected shall be deposited to the credit of the Arkansas State Archives' account in a bank and from time to time withdrawn for the maintenance and operation of the Arkansas State Archives; (4) (A) Receive and expend any moneys arising from grants, contributions, or gratuities, receive bequests or donations of real or personal property, convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received, and expend the money for any of the functions performable by it. (B) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe rules for the handling of these moneys; (5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history of this state; (6) Contract and be contracted with; and (7) Take other action not inconsistent with law that it considers necessary in the performance of any of its functions. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 25,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1911, No. 355, §§ 3, 4; 1963, No. 207, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-203, 6-204.

(a) All records, papers, archives, and historical material at any time in the possession of the Arkansas State Archives, excepting such as it may have on loan, shall be and remain the property of the State of Arkansas. It shall also be the function, power, and duty of the Arkansas State Archives to: (1) Receive, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all official archives of Arkansas, its counties, its municipalities, and its other subdivisions, which may come either permanently or temporarily into the Arkansas State Archives' custody; (2) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to Arkansas and Arkansans; (3) Collect and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all files of such Arkansas newspapers as it may acquire either permanently or temporarily; (4) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent Arkansans, historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes in Arkansas; (5) Select and publish any state papers and other source material of Arkansas history it shall deem appropriate and its funds will permit; (6) Build up and maintain at its headquarters a reference library of the source material of Arkansas history; (7) Establish and maintain at its headquarters any permanent or temporary displays of historic relics and other articles and objects of historic interest, which it shall determine to be desirable or feasible; and (8) Ascertain the location of battlefields within the state on which battles were fought in the War Between the States, prepare data as to the troops employed in such engagements, ascertain which battlefields should be marked by suitable markers, accept designs for the markers, and, within the limit of funds available for the purpose, acquire and place markers in suitable positions on those battlefields, subject, in each instance, to the approval of the owners of the land.

(1) Receive, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all official archives of Arkansas, its counties, its municipalities, and its other subdivisions, which may come either permanently or temporarily into the Arkansas State Archives' custody;

(2) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to Arkansas and Arkansans;

(3) Collect and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, all files of such Arkansas newspapers as it may acquire either permanently or temporarily;

(4) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent Arkansans, historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes in Arkansas;

(5) Select and publish any state papers and other source material of Arkansas history it shall deem appropriate and its funds will permit;

(6) Build up and maintain at its headquarters a reference library of the source material of Arkansas history;

(7) Establish and maintain at its headquarters any permanent or temporary displays of historic relics and other articles and objects of historic interest, which it shall determine to be desirable or feasible; and

(8) Ascertain the location of battlefields within the state on which battles were fought in the War Between the States, prepare data as to the troops employed in such engagements, ascertain which battlefields should be marked by suitable markers, accept designs for the markers, and, within the limit of funds available for the purpose, acquire and place markers in suitable positions on those battlefields, subject, in each instance, to the approval of the owners of the land.

(b) The Arkansas State Archives may: (1) Adopt and use a seal; (2) Destroy, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any materials in its possession, except borrowed materials, that it may find to be surplus to its needs; (3) (A) Establish and make reasonable charges for furnishing research services, archival services, or copies of materials in its possession. (B) The funds collected shall be deposited to the credit of the Arkansas State Archives' account in a bank and from time to time withdrawn for the maintenance and operation of the Arkansas State Archives; (4) (A) Receive and expend any moneys arising from grants, contributions, or gratuities, receive bequests or donations of real or personal property, convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received, and expend the money for any of the functions performable by it. (B) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe rules for the handling of these moneys; (5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history of this state; (6) Contract and be contracted with; and (7) Take other action not inconsistent with law that it considers necessary in the performance of any of its functions.

(1) Adopt and use a seal;

(2) Destroy, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any materials in its possession, except borrowed materials, that it may find to be surplus to its needs;

(3) (A) Establish and make reasonable charges for furnishing research services, archival services, or copies of materials in its possession. (B) The funds collected shall be deposited to the credit of the Arkansas State Archives' account in a bank and from time to time withdrawn for the maintenance and operation of the Arkansas State Archives;

(A) Establish and make reasonable charges for furnishing research services, archival services, or copies of materials in its possession.

(B) The funds collected shall be deposited to the credit of the Arkansas State Archives' account in a bank and from time to time withdrawn for the maintenance and operation of the Arkansas State Archives;

(4) (A) Receive and expend any moneys arising from grants, contributions, or gratuities, receive bequests or donations of real or personal property, convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received, and expend the money for any of the functions performable by it. (B) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe rules for the handling of these moneys;

(A) Receive and expend any moneys arising from grants, contributions, or gratuities, receive bequests or donations of real or personal property, convert into money any property that cannot be used in the form received, and expend the money for any of the functions performable by it.

(B) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall prescribe rules for the handling of these moneys;

(5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history of this state;

(6) Contract and be contracted with; and

(7) Take other action not inconsistent with law that it considers necessary in the performance of any of its functions.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 103, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 25,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1911, No. 355, §§ 3, 4; 1963, No. 207, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-203, 6-204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-204 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-204
Duties - Records, papers, archives, and historical materials property of state
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the function, power, and duty of the Black History Commission of Arkansas to assist the Arkansas History Commission and the Arkansas State Archives to: (1) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to the black race in Arkansas and black Arkansans; (2) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent black Arkansans and historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes involving the black race in Arkansas; (3) Select and publish any papers, research, and other source material on the contribution of the black race in Arkansas history which it shall deem appropriate and funds will permit; (4) Build up and maintain a reference library of the source material on the black race in Arkansas history; and (5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, any historical associations or any black historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history or the black history of this state. (b) All records, papers, archives, and historical material at any time in the possession of the Black History Commission of Arkansas, excepting such as it may have on loan, shall be and remain the property of the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 111, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 111, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 4; 2007, No. 1601, § 4.

(a) It shall be the function, power, and duty of the Black History Commission of Arkansas to assist the Arkansas History Commission and the Arkansas State Archives to: (1) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to the black race in Arkansas and black Arkansans; (2) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent black Arkansans and historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes involving the black race in Arkansas; (3) Select and publish any papers, research, and other source material on the contribution of the black race in Arkansas history which it shall deem appropriate and funds will permit; (4) Build up and maintain a reference library of the source material on the black race in Arkansas history; and (5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, any historical associations or any black historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history or the black history of this state.

(1) Collect, classify, and preserve, through the making of photographic copies or by other means, records, manuscripts, maps, diaries, letters, war service records, journals, and papers of historical value, pertaining to the black race in Arkansas and black Arkansans;

(2) Collect and preserve portraits, photographs, sketches, drawings, and other likenesses of eminent black Arkansans and historic places, houses, buildings, and scenes involving the black race in Arkansas;

(3) Select and publish any papers, research, and other source material on the contribution of the black race in Arkansas history which it shall deem appropriate and funds will permit;

(4) Build up and maintain a reference library of the source material on the black race in Arkansas history; and

(5) Cooperate with, and receive the cooperation of, any historical associations or any black historical associations and other nonprofit organizations devoted to the history or the black history of this state.

(b) All records, papers, archives, and historical material at any time in the possession of the Black History Commission of Arkansas, excepting such as it may have on loan, shall be and remain the property of the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 111, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 111, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 4; 2007, No. 1601, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-603 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-603
Compact administrators
Status: in_force

The Governor shall appoint an officer of this state who shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The Governor shall also appoint one (1) or more deputy compact administrators pursuant to that article. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-314.

The Governor shall appoint an officer of this state who shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The Governor shall also appoint one (1) or more deputy compact administrators pursuant to that article.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-314.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-203 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-203
Meetings - Rules and bylaws - Secretary
Status: in_force

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas shall meet at such times and places as in each instance may suit the commission's convenience and its purposes, and all meetings shall be open to the public. (b) (1) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules and bylaws for the conduct of its business, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (2) The commission shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public. (c) The rules shall provide for regular meetings and for special meetings at the call of the Chair of the Black History Commission of Arkansas or in his or her absence or incapacity, the vice chair, or upon written request of at least four (4) members. (d) The State Historian shall be ex officio secretary of the commission but shall have no vote on matters coming before it. (e) A quorum of the commission shall consist of not less than four (4) members present at any regular or special meeting. The affirmative vote of that number shall be necessary for the disposition of any business. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5560, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 110, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 110, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 3; 2007, No. 1601, § 3.

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas shall meet at such times and places as in each instance may suit the commission's convenience and its purposes, and all meetings shall be open to the public.

(b) (1) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules and bylaws for the conduct of its business, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (2) The commission shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public.

(1) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules and bylaws for the conduct of its business, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(2) The commission shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public.

(c) The rules shall provide for regular meetings and for special meetings at the call of the Chair of the Black History Commission of Arkansas or in his or her absence or incapacity, the vice chair, or upon written request of at least four (4) members.

(d) The State Historian shall be ex officio secretary of the commission but shall have no vote on matters coming before it.

(e) A quorum of the commission shall consist of not less than four (4) members present at any regular or special meeting. The affirmative vote of that number shall be necessary for the disposition of any business.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5560, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 110, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 110, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 3; 2007, No. 1601, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-304 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-7-304
Commission accounts
Status: in_force

The members of the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall keep strict account of all moneys received and disbursed by them and by their order and shall file a statement thereof annually with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, who shall properly check and audit the statement of account and the books of the commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3377, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1939, No. 388, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-104.

The members of the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall keep strict account of all moneys received and disbursed by them and by their order and shall file a statement thereof annually with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, who shall properly check and audit the statement of account and the books of the commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3377, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1939, No. 388, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-203 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-203
Arkansas State Library created
Status: in_force

(a) There is created and established within the Department of Education a division to be known as the Arkansas State Library. (b) The library shall function within the Department of Education in the same manner as provided by agencies transferred pursuant to a cabinet-level transfer under § 25-43-105 and which shall be adequately funded and properly housed in a designated building at the seat of state government. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2231, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 489, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-301.

(a) There is created and established within the Department of Education a division to be known as the Arkansas State Library.

(b) The library shall function within the Department of Education in the same manner as provided by agencies transferred pursuant to a cabinet-level transfer under § 25-43-105 and which shall be adequately funded and properly housed in a designated building at the seat of state government.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2231, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 489, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-506 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-506
Loans - Criteria
Status: in_force

(a) Loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be made only to property owners who: (1) Agree to repay the loan and to maintain the registered cultural property as restored, rehabilitated, or repaired for a specified period, but in no case less than seven (7) years; (2) Agree to maintain complete and proper financial records regarding the registered cultural property and to make these available to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on request; (3) Agree to complete the proposed rehabilitation, repair, or restoration work on the registered cultural property within two (2) years from the date of project loan approval by the program; and (4) Provide sufficient collateral security interest in the registered cultural property to the State of Arkansas in accordance with rules established by the program. (b) (1) A loan shall be made for a period not to exceed five (5) years with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not greater than the yield at the time of loan approval on United States Treasury bills with a maturity of three hundred sixty-five (365) days plus three and one-half percent (3½%). (2) A loan shall be repaid by the property owner in equal installments not less often than annually, with the first installment due within one (1) year of the date the loan is issued. (c) (1) Loans shall be made only for eligible costs. (2) (A) Eligible costs include architectural, engineering, and planning costs, inspection of work in progress, contracted restoration, rehabilitation, and repair costs, and costs necessary to meet code requirements. (B) Eligible costs shall not include costs of land acquisition, legal costs, or fiscal agents' fees. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 6.

(a) Loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be made only to property owners who: (1) Agree to repay the loan and to maintain the registered cultural property as restored, rehabilitated, or repaired for a specified period, but in no case less than seven (7) years; (2) Agree to maintain complete and proper financial records regarding the registered cultural property and to make these available to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on request; (3) Agree to complete the proposed rehabilitation, repair, or restoration work on the registered cultural property within two (2) years from the date of project loan approval by the program; and (4) Provide sufficient collateral security interest in the registered cultural property to the State of Arkansas in accordance with rules established by the program.

(1) Agree to repay the loan and to maintain the registered cultural property as restored, rehabilitated, or repaired for a specified period, but in no case less than seven (7) years;

(2) Agree to maintain complete and proper financial records regarding the registered cultural property and to make these available to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on request;

(3) Agree to complete the proposed rehabilitation, repair, or restoration work on the registered cultural property within two (2) years from the date of project loan approval by the program; and

(4) Provide sufficient collateral security interest in the registered cultural property to the State of Arkansas in accordance with rules established by the program.

(b) (1) A loan shall be made for a period not to exceed five (5) years with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not greater than the yield at the time of loan approval on United States Treasury bills with a maturity of three hundred sixty-five (365) days plus three and one-half percent (3½%). (2) A loan shall be repaid by the property owner in equal installments not less often than annually, with the first installment due within one (1) year of the date the loan is issued.

(1) A loan shall be made for a period not to exceed five (5) years with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not greater than the yield at the time of loan approval on United States Treasury bills with a maturity of three hundred sixty-five (365) days plus three and one-half percent (3½%).

(2) A loan shall be repaid by the property owner in equal installments not less often than annually, with the first installment due within one (1) year of the date the loan is issued.

(c) (1) Loans shall be made only for eligible costs. (2) (A) Eligible costs include architectural, engineering, and planning costs, inspection of work in progress, contracted restoration, rehabilitation, and repair costs, and costs necessary to meet code requirements. (B) Eligible costs shall not include costs of land acquisition, legal costs, or fiscal agents' fees.

(1) Loans shall be made only for eligible costs.

(2) (A) Eligible costs include architectural, engineering, and planning costs, inspection of work in progress, contracted restoration, rehabilitation, and repair costs, and costs necessary to meet code requirements. (B) Eligible costs shall not include costs of land acquisition, legal costs, or fiscal agents' fees.

(A) Eligible costs include architectural, engineering, and planning costs, inspection of work in progress, contracted restoration, rehabilitation, and repair costs, and costs necessary to meet code requirements.

(B) Eligible costs shall not include costs of land acquisition, legal costs, or fiscal agents' fees.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-106 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-2-106
Establishment of guidelines for selection, relocation, and retention of materials - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Each county or municipal library shall have a written policy to establish guidelines for the selection, relocation, and retention of physical materials that are available to the public. (b) A county or municipal library shall have a written policy for addressing challenged material that is physically present in the library and available to the public and meets the requirements stated in subsection (c) of this section. (c) A written policy adopted by a county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section shall provide, at a minimum, the following: (1) A person affected by the material to be challenged or an employee of the county or municipal library may challenge the appropriateness of material available in the county or municipal library; (2) The county or municipal library shall decide if material being challenged shall remain available throughout the challenge process; (3) Before a person can file a challenge, the person shall request a meeting with the librarian of the county or municipal library; (4) Before a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, the county or municipal library shall provide a copy of the following to a person who requests a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section: (A) The written policy adopted by the county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section; and (B) A form or other method by which a person may request a reconsideration of the appropriateness of the material being challenged; (5) After the meeting requested under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, if the person who requested the meeting wants to formally challenge the appropriateness of the material that was the subject of the meeting, the person shall complete and submit the request for reconsideration using the form or other method provided under subdivision (c)(4)(B) of this section to challenge the material that was the subject of the meeting; (6) (A) In conducting a review of material being challenged, the librarian of the county or municipal library shall select a committee of library personnel. (B) The librarian or his or her designee shall be a member of the committee and may serve as the chair of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section. (C) The committee members who are not the librarian shall have knowledge appropriate for the material being challenged and be representative of diverse viewpoints; (7) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall determine if the material being challenged meets the criteria of selection. (B) Material being challenged: (i) Shall not be withdrawn solely for the viewpoints expressed within the material; and (ii) Shall be reviewed in its entirety and shall not have selected portions taken out of context; (8) The county or municipal library shall convene a meeting of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section after allowing a reasonable time for the committee members to adequately review the material being challenged and the request submitted under subdivision (c)(5) of this section by the person challenging the appropriateness of the material; (9) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall allow the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section to present his or her request to the committee; (10) After hearing from the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall meet to discuss the material being challenged; (11) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall vote to determine whether the material being challenged shall be relocated within the library's collection to an area that is not accessible to minors under eighteen (18) years of age. (B) A member of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section who votes with the majority under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section shall write a summary of the reasons for the majority's decision. (C) Notice of the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section shall be given by hand or by certified mail to the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section; (12) (A) If the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section decides not to relocate the material being challenged, the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section may appeal the committee's decision to the governing body of the county or city by filing a written appeal to the executive head of the governing body of the county or city within five (5) working days of the committee's decision or written receipt of the committee's decision. (B) (i) If a person appeals the decision of a committee under this subdivision (c)(12), the executive head of the county or city shall present the material being challenged, the request submitted by the person under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section, and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section to the governing body of the county or city within fifteen (15) days of the committee's decision. (ii) In addition to the information required to be provided under subdivision (c)(12)(B)(i) of this section, the executive head of the county or city may also include his or her recommendation regarding the appeal submitted under this subdivision (c)(12). (C) (i) The members of the governing body of the county or city shall review the information submitted to them under this subdivision (c)(12) and shall make a decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the information. (ii) The decision of the governing body of the county or city under subdivision (c)(12)(C)(i) of this section is final; and (13) A meeting held regarding a challenge or an appeal submitted under a written policy adopted by a county or city library under subsection (b) of this section shall be a public meeting and the records submitted and considered at a meeting shall be public records under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Executive head of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the executive head of the county; (B) For a city library, the executive head of the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the executive head of the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library; and (2) "Governing body of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the county; (B) For a city library, the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library. Added by Act 2023, No. 372,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) Each county or municipal library shall have a written policy to establish guidelines for the selection, relocation, and retention of physical materials that are available to the public.

(b) A county or municipal library shall have a written policy for addressing challenged material that is physically present in the library and available to the public and meets the requirements stated in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) A written policy adopted by a county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section shall provide, at a minimum, the following: (1) A person affected by the material to be challenged or an employee of the county or municipal library may challenge the appropriateness of material available in the county or municipal library; (2) The county or municipal library shall decide if material being challenged shall remain available throughout the challenge process; (3) Before a person can file a challenge, the person shall request a meeting with the librarian of the county or municipal library; (4) Before a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, the county or municipal library shall provide a copy of the following to a person who requests a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section: (A) The written policy adopted by the county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section; and (B) A form or other method by which a person may request a reconsideration of the appropriateness of the material being challenged; (5) After the meeting requested under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, if the person who requested the meeting wants to formally challenge the appropriateness of the material that was the subject of the meeting, the person shall complete and submit the request for reconsideration using the form or other method provided under subdivision (c)(4)(B) of this section to challenge the material that was the subject of the meeting; (6) (A) In conducting a review of material being challenged, the librarian of the county or municipal library shall select a committee of library personnel. (B) The librarian or his or her designee shall be a member of the committee and may serve as the chair of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section. (C) The committee members who are not the librarian shall have knowledge appropriate for the material being challenged and be representative of diverse viewpoints; (7) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall determine if the material being challenged meets the criteria of selection. (B) Material being challenged: (i) Shall not be withdrawn solely for the viewpoints expressed within the material; and (ii) Shall be reviewed in its entirety and shall not have selected portions taken out of context; (8) The county or municipal library shall convene a meeting of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section after allowing a reasonable time for the committee members to adequately review the material being challenged and the request submitted under subdivision (c)(5) of this section by the person challenging the appropriateness of the material; (9) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall allow the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section to present his or her request to the committee; (10) After hearing from the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall meet to discuss the material being challenged; (11) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall vote to determine whether the material being challenged shall be relocated within the library's collection to an area that is not accessible to minors under eighteen (18) years of age. (B) A member of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section who votes with the majority under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section shall write a summary of the reasons for the majority's decision. (C) Notice of the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section shall be given by hand or by certified mail to the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section; (12) (A) If the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section decides not to relocate the material being challenged, the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section may appeal the committee's decision to the governing body of the county or city by filing a written appeal to the executive head of the governing body of the county or city within five (5) working days of the committee's decision or written receipt of the committee's decision. (B) (i) If a person appeals the decision of a committee under this subdivision (c)(12), the executive head of the county or city shall present the material being challenged, the request submitted by the person under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section, and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section to the governing body of the county or city within fifteen (15) days of the committee's decision. (ii) In addition to the information required to be provided under subdivision (c)(12)(B)(i) of this section, the executive head of the county or city may also include his or her recommendation regarding the appeal submitted under this subdivision (c)(12). (C) (i) The members of the governing body of the county or city shall review the information submitted to them under this subdivision (c)(12) and shall make a decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the information. (ii) The decision of the governing body of the county or city under subdivision (c)(12)(C)(i) of this section is final; and (13) A meeting held regarding a challenge or an appeal submitted under a written policy adopted by a county or city library under subsection (b) of this section shall be a public meeting and the records submitted and considered at a meeting shall be public records under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) A person affected by the material to be challenged or an employee of the county or municipal library may challenge the appropriateness of material available in the county or municipal library;

(2) The county or municipal library shall decide if material being challenged shall remain available throughout the challenge process;

(3) Before a person can file a challenge, the person shall request a meeting with the librarian of the county or municipal library;

(4) Before a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, the county or municipal library shall provide a copy of the following to a person who requests a meeting under subdivision (c)(3) of this section: (A) The written policy adopted by the county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section; and (B) A form or other method by which a person may request a reconsideration of the appropriateness of the material being challenged;

(A) The written policy adopted by the county or municipal library under subsection (b) of this section; and

(B) A form or other method by which a person may request a reconsideration of the appropriateness of the material being challenged;

(5) After the meeting requested under subdivision (c)(3) of this section occurs, if the person who requested the meeting wants to formally challenge the appropriateness of the material that was the subject of the meeting, the person shall complete and submit the request for reconsideration using the form or other method provided under subdivision (c)(4)(B) of this section to challenge the material that was the subject of the meeting;

(6) (A) In conducting a review of material being challenged, the librarian of the county or municipal library shall select a committee of library personnel. (B) The librarian or his or her designee shall be a member of the committee and may serve as the chair of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section. (C) The committee members who are not the librarian shall have knowledge appropriate for the material being challenged and be representative of diverse viewpoints;

(A) In conducting a review of material being challenged, the librarian of the county or municipal library shall select a committee of library personnel.

(B) The librarian or his or her designee shall be a member of the committee and may serve as the chair of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section.

(C) The committee members who are not the librarian shall have knowledge appropriate for the material being challenged and be representative of diverse viewpoints;

(7) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall determine if the material being challenged meets the criteria of selection. (B) Material being challenged: (i) Shall not be withdrawn solely for the viewpoints expressed within the material; and (ii) Shall be reviewed in its entirety and shall not have selected portions taken out of context;

(A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall determine if the material being challenged meets the criteria of selection.

(B) Material being challenged: (i) Shall not be withdrawn solely for the viewpoints expressed within the material; and (ii) Shall be reviewed in its entirety and shall not have selected portions taken out of context;

(i) Shall not be withdrawn solely for the viewpoints expressed within the material; and

(ii) Shall be reviewed in its entirety and shall not have selected portions taken out of context;

(8) The county or municipal library shall convene a meeting of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section after allowing a reasonable time for the committee members to adequately review the material being challenged and the request submitted under subdivision (c)(5) of this section by the person challenging the appropriateness of the material;

(9) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall allow the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section to present his or her request to the committee;

(10) After hearing from the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall meet to discuss the material being challenged;

(11) (A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall vote to determine whether the material being challenged shall be relocated within the library's collection to an area that is not accessible to minors under eighteen (18) years of age. (B) A member of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section who votes with the majority under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section shall write a summary of the reasons for the majority's decision. (C) Notice of the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section shall be given by hand or by certified mail to the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section;

(A) The committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section shall vote to determine whether the material being challenged shall be relocated within the library's collection to an area that is not accessible to minors under eighteen (18) years of age.

(B) A member of the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section who votes with the majority under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section shall write a summary of the reasons for the majority's decision.

(C) Notice of the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section shall be given by hand or by certified mail to the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section;

(12) (A) If the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section decides not to relocate the material being challenged, the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section may appeal the committee's decision to the governing body of the county or city by filing a written appeal to the executive head of the governing body of the county or city within five (5) working days of the committee's decision or written receipt of the committee's decision. (B) (i) If a person appeals the decision of a committee under this subdivision (c)(12), the executive head of the county or city shall present the material being challenged, the request submitted by the person under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section, and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section to the governing body of the county or city within fifteen (15) days of the committee's decision. (ii) In addition to the information required to be provided under subdivision (c)(12)(B)(i) of this section, the executive head of the county or city may also include his or her recommendation regarding the appeal submitted under this subdivision (c)(12). (C) (i) The members of the governing body of the county or city shall review the information submitted to them under this subdivision (c)(12) and shall make a decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the information. (ii) The decision of the governing body of the county or city under subdivision (c)(12)(C)(i) of this section is final; and

(A) If the committee established under subdivision (c)(6)(A) of this section decides not to relocate the material being challenged, the person who submitted the request under subdivision (c)(5) of this section may appeal the committee's decision to the governing body of the county or city by filing a written appeal to the executive head of the governing body of the county or city within five (5) working days of the committee's decision or written receipt of the committee's decision.

(B) (i) If a person appeals the decision of a committee under this subdivision (c)(12), the executive head of the county or city shall present the material being challenged, the request submitted by the person under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section, and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section to the governing body of the county or city within fifteen (15) days of the committee's decision. (ii) In addition to the information required to be provided under subdivision (c)(12)(B)(i) of this section, the executive head of the county or city may also include his or her recommendation regarding the appeal submitted under this subdivision (c)(12).

(i) If a person appeals the decision of a committee under this subdivision (c)(12), the executive head of the county or city shall present the material being challenged, the request submitted by the person under subdivision (c)(5) of this section, the committee's decision under subdivision (c)(11)(A) of this section, and the summary prepared under subdivision (c)(11)(B) of this section to the governing body of the county or city within fifteen (15) days of the committee's decision.

(ii) In addition to the information required to be provided under subdivision (c)(12)(B)(i) of this section, the executive head of the county or city may also include his or her recommendation regarding the appeal submitted under this subdivision (c)(12).

(C) (i) The members of the governing body of the county or city shall review the information submitted to them under this subdivision (c)(12) and shall make a decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the information. (ii) The decision of the governing body of the county or city under subdivision (c)(12)(C)(i) of this section is final; and

(i) The members of the governing body of the county or city shall review the information submitted to them under this subdivision (c)(12) and shall make a decision on the appeal within thirty (30) days of receiving the information.

(ii) The decision of the governing body of the county or city under subdivision (c)(12)(C)(i) of this section is final; and

(13) A meeting held regarding a challenge or an appeal submitted under a written policy adopted by a county or city library under subsection (b) of this section shall be a public meeting and the records submitted and considered at a meeting shall be public records under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Executive head of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the executive head of the county; (B) For a city library, the executive head of the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the executive head of the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library; and (2) "Governing body of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the county; (B) For a city library, the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library.

(1) "Executive head of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the executive head of the county; (B) For a city library, the executive head of the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the executive head of the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library; and

(A) For a county library, the executive head of the county;

(B) For a city library, the executive head of the city; and

(C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the executive head of the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library; and

(2) "Governing body of the county or city" means: (A) For a county library, the county; (B) For a city library, the city; and (C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library.

(A) For a county library, the county;

(B) For a city library, the city; and

(C) For a library that is funded by both a county and a city, the county or city that provides the majority of the funding for the library.

Added by Act 2023, No. 372,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-103 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-8-103
Establishment and composition
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Arkansas Arts Council under the laws of the State of Arkansas and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (b) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of an advisory council and a director. (2) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall develop and implement a comprehensive statewide program for the support of the arts in Arkansas pursuant to this subchapter. (3) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall administer the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and orders established under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5610, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 4; 2005, No. 1962, § 54.

(a) There is established the Arkansas Arts Council under the laws of the State of Arkansas and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(b) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of an advisory council and a director. (2) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall develop and implement a comprehensive statewide program for the support of the arts in Arkansas pursuant to this subchapter. (3) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall administer the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and orders established under this subchapter.

(1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of an advisory council and a director.

(2) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall develop and implement a comprehensive statewide program for the support of the arts in Arkansas pursuant to this subchapter.

(3) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall administer the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and orders established under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5610, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 4; 2005, No. 1962, § 54.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-801 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-5-801
Arkansas Cotton Museum established
Status: in_force

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to coordinate the establishment of a historical museum in Lee County, to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Cotton Museum". The museum shall be established in association with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5591, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 1.

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to coordinate the establishment of a historical museum in Lee County, to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Cotton Museum". The museum shall be established in association with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5591, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-306 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-306
Voter registration and election records
Status: in_force

All counties shall maintain county voter registration and election records for the county as follows, if the records are currently being: (1) Maintained permanently: (A) Voter registration record files; (B) Maps of election precincts from the county board of election commissioners; (C) Certificates of election; and (D) Ordinance election results; (2) Maintained for ten (10) years, after canceled, a person's voter registration record and reason for cancellation of a person's voter registration; (3) Maintained for ten (10) years: (A) Minutes of the board of election commissioners; and (B) Election files; (4) Maintained for five (5) years: (A) Petition, certificate, and notices for ordinance; (B) Political practice pledges; (C) Campaign contribution and expenditure sheets; (D) Code of ethics statements; and (E) Financial disclosures; (5) Maintained for two (2) years: (A) Acknowledgement notices giving the disposition of a person's voter registration application; (B) Precinct voter registration lists prepared for each election; (C) Confirmation notices mailed by a county clerk to confirm a voter's change of residence or name; (D) Confirmation return cards received in response to a confirmation notice; (E) Absentee ballot applications and lists, except where litigation follows or federal law governs; and (F) Voter registration cards; and (6) Until an election is certified to the Secretary of State under § 7-5-701 , all unused ballots. Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 5; 1995, No. 925, § 2; 1995, No. 939, § 2.

All counties shall maintain county voter registration and election records for the county as follows, if the records are currently being:

(1) Maintained permanently: (A) Voter registration record files; (B) Maps of election precincts from the county board of election commissioners; (C) Certificates of election; and (D) Ordinance election results;

(A) Voter registration record files;

(B) Maps of election precincts from the county board of election commissioners;

(C) Certificates of election; and

(D) Ordinance election results;

(2) Maintained for ten (10) years, after canceled, a person's voter registration record and reason for cancellation of a person's voter registration;

(3) Maintained for ten (10) years: (A) Minutes of the board of election commissioners; and (B) Election files;

(A) Minutes of the board of election commissioners; and

(B) Election files;

(4) Maintained for five (5) years: (A) Petition, certificate, and notices for ordinance; (B) Political practice pledges; (C) Campaign contribution and expenditure sheets; (D) Code of ethics statements; and (E) Financial disclosures;

(A) Petition, certificate, and notices for ordinance;

(B) Political practice pledges;

(C) Campaign contribution and expenditure sheets;

(D) Code of ethics statements; and

(E) Financial disclosures;

(5) Maintained for two (2) years: (A) Acknowledgement notices giving the disposition of a person's voter registration application; (B) Precinct voter registration lists prepared for each election; (C) Confirmation notices mailed by a county clerk to confirm a voter's change of residence or name; (D) Confirmation return cards received in response to a confirmation notice; (E) Absentee ballot applications and lists, except where litigation follows or federal law governs; and (F) Voter registration cards; and

(A) Acknowledgement notices giving the disposition of a person's voter registration application;

(B) Precinct voter registration lists prepared for each election;

(C) Confirmation notices mailed by a county clerk to confirm a voter's change of residence or name;

(D) Confirmation return cards received in response to a confirmation notice;

(E) Absentee ballot applications and lists, except where litigation follows or federal law governs; and

(F) Voter registration cards; and

(6) Until an election is certified to the Secretary of State under § 7-5-701 , all unused ballots.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 5; 1995, No. 925, § 2; 1995, No. 939, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-310 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-310
Contract with bond owners - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Any authorizing resolution and trust indenture shall, together with this subchapter, constitute a contract between the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (b) This contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations therein shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract. (c) The covenants, agreements, and obligations of the secretary may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceedings at law or in equity. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5567, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) Any authorizing resolution and trust indenture shall, together with this subchapter, constitute a contract between the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(b) This contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations therein shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract.

(c) The covenants, agreements, and obligations of the secretary may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceedings at law or in equity.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5567, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-505 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-505
Donations for library
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring to make donations of money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of a library shall have the right to vest the title to the money or real estate so donated in the board of trustees of the library created under this subchapter. (b) The money or real estate shall be held and controlled by the board, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise, or bequest of the property. (c) As to the property, the board shall be considered trustees. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 9596; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3207.

(a) Any person desiring to make donations of money, personal property, or real estate for the benefit of a library shall have the right to vest the title to the money or real estate so donated in the board of trustees of the library created under this subchapter.

(b) The money or real estate shall be held and controlled by the board, when accepted, according to the terms of the deed, gift, devise, or bequest of the property.

(c) As to the property, the board shall be considered trustees.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 9596; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-206 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-206
Historical contributions by the black race - Arkansas history courses
Status: in_force

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Commissioner of Education or his or her designee shall cooperate with each other to develop the materials for a program of historical contributions by the black race in Arkansas for inclusion in the curriculum segment of the Arkansas history required to be instructed in § 6-16-124 . (b) The Commissioner of Education shall ensure that these materials are reproduced and sent to all school districts in the state as a resource for inclusion in the Arkansas history courses. Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 5; 2007, No. 1601, § 6.

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Commissioner of Education or his or her designee shall cooperate with each other to develop the materials for a program of historical contributions by the black race in Arkansas for inclusion in the curriculum segment of the Arkansas history required to be instructed in § 6-16-124 .

(b) The Commissioner of Education shall ensure that these materials are reproduced and sent to all school districts in the state as a resource for inclusion in the Arkansas history courses.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 5; 2007, No. 1601, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-106 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-8-106
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the official agency of the State of Arkansas for the development and coordination of a comprehensive statewide program for the arts. (2) In general, but not by way of limitation, the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: (A) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and General Assembly on matters relating to the arts; (B) To hold both public and private hearings for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this subchapter and to promulgate and adopt rules for the performance of its duties under this section; (C) To enter into agreements for any purpose consistent with the objectives and purposes of this subchapter with: (i) Other states or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States having duties or functions similar to the Arkansas Arts Council; (ii) Private associations or corporations; (iii) Private or public colleges or universities; (iv) Any public or private school; or (v) Individual persons; and (D) To do any and all other acts or things as may be deemed necessary and convenient by the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council to foster and promote the development of the arts in this state. (b) Through the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council, the Arkansas Arts Council shall establish and carry out a program of grants-in-aid to groups or, in appropriate cases, to individuals engaged in or concerned with the arts for the purpose of enabling them to provide or support in Arkansas, as follows: (1) Productions that have substantial artistic and cultural significance, giving emphasis to creativity and the maintenance and encouragement of professional excellence; (2) Projects that will encourage and assist artists and enable them to achieve standards of professional excellence; and (3) Other relevant projects, including surveys, research, education, and planning in the arts. (c) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the sole and official agency of this state to receive any funds allocated and disbursed to the State of Arkansas by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq., as well as funds received for any program related to the arts and not expressly designated for some other state agency and to disburse the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions, if any, relating to the grants. (2) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall be the Governor's liaison officer to implement the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq. (3) All programs of grants-in-aid as described in this section shall be administered by the director. (d) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the sole and official agency of this state authorized to accept and receive, in addition to federal grants, any money and real and personal property donated, bequeathed, or devised for any purpose relating to the development and expansion of the arts and not expressly designated for some other state agency and to disburse and utilize those gifts for the purposes of this subchapter. (e) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council is authorized to establish and collect reasonable fees for, but not limited to: (A) Advertising in newsletters; (B) Requested mailing list labels; and (C) Conference registration. (2) The fees collected shall be deposited in a financial institution in this state and shall be used to support services that conform to the purposes of this subchapter. (f) The Arkansas Arts Council shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism as of June 30 of each year, summarizing the Arkansas Arts Council's activities, expenditures, and grants of money or property from all sources for the preceding year. This report shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of this subchapter as the Arkansas Arts Council deems appropriate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5614, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5613, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5612, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 715,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1971, No. 359, § 4; 1985, No. 571, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1004; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 7.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the official agency of the State of Arkansas for the development and coordination of a comprehensive statewide program for the arts. (2) In general, but not by way of limitation, the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: (A) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and General Assembly on matters relating to the arts; (B) To hold both public and private hearings for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this subchapter and to promulgate and adopt rules for the performance of its duties under this section; (C) To enter into agreements for any purpose consistent with the objectives and purposes of this subchapter with: (i) Other states or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States having duties or functions similar to the Arkansas Arts Council; (ii) Private associations or corporations; (iii) Private or public colleges or universities; (iv) Any public or private school; or (v) Individual persons; and (D) To do any and all other acts or things as may be deemed necessary and convenient by the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council to foster and promote the development of the arts in this state.

(1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the official agency of the State of Arkansas for the development and coordination of a comprehensive statewide program for the arts.

(2) In general, but not by way of limitation, the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: (A) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and General Assembly on matters relating to the arts; (B) To hold both public and private hearings for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this subchapter and to promulgate and adopt rules for the performance of its duties under this section; (C) To enter into agreements for any purpose consistent with the objectives and purposes of this subchapter with: (i) Other states or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States having duties or functions similar to the Arkansas Arts Council; (ii) Private associations or corporations; (iii) Private or public colleges or universities; (iv) Any public or private school; or (v) Individual persons; and (D) To do any and all other acts or things as may be deemed necessary and convenient by the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council to foster and promote the development of the arts in this state.

(A) To advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and General Assembly on matters relating to the arts;

(B) To hold both public and private hearings for the purposes of furthering the objectives of this subchapter and to promulgate and adopt rules for the performance of its duties under this section;

(C) To enter into agreements for any purpose consistent with the objectives and purposes of this subchapter with: (i) Other states or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States having duties or functions similar to the Arkansas Arts Council; (ii) Private associations or corporations; (iii) Private or public colleges or universities; (iv) Any public or private school; or (v) Individual persons; and

(i) Other states or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States having duties or functions similar to the Arkansas Arts Council;

(ii) Private associations or corporations;

(iii) Private or public colleges or universities;

(iv) Any public or private school; or

(v) Individual persons; and

(D) To do any and all other acts or things as may be deemed necessary and convenient by the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council to foster and promote the development of the arts in this state.

(b) Through the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council, the Arkansas Arts Council shall establish and carry out a program of grants-in-aid to groups or, in appropriate cases, to individuals engaged in or concerned with the arts for the purpose of enabling them to provide or support in Arkansas, as follows: (1) Productions that have substantial artistic and cultural significance, giving emphasis to creativity and the maintenance and encouragement of professional excellence; (2) Projects that will encourage and assist artists and enable them to achieve standards of professional excellence; and (3) Other relevant projects, including surveys, research, education, and planning in the arts.

(1) Productions that have substantial artistic and cultural significance, giving emphasis to creativity and the maintenance and encouragement of professional excellence;

(2) Projects that will encourage and assist artists and enable them to achieve standards of professional excellence; and

(3) Other relevant projects, including surveys, research, education, and planning in the arts.

(c) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the sole and official agency of this state to receive any funds allocated and disbursed to the State of Arkansas by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq., as well as funds received for any program related to the arts and not expressly designated for some other state agency and to disburse the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions, if any, relating to the grants. (2) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall be the Governor's liaison officer to implement the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq. (3) All programs of grants-in-aid as described in this section shall be administered by the director.

(1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the sole and official agency of this state to receive any funds allocated and disbursed to the State of Arkansas by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq., as well as funds received for any program related to the arts and not expressly designated for some other state agency and to disburse the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions, if any, relating to the grants.

(2) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall be the Governor's liaison officer to implement the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 951 et seq.

(3) All programs of grants-in-aid as described in this section shall be administered by the director.

(d) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the sole and official agency of this state authorized to accept and receive, in addition to federal grants, any money and real and personal property donated, bequeathed, or devised for any purpose relating to the development and expansion of the arts and not expressly designated for some other state agency and to disburse and utilize those gifts for the purposes of this subchapter.

(e) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council is authorized to establish and collect reasonable fees for, but not limited to: (A) Advertising in newsletters; (B) Requested mailing list labels; and (C) Conference registration. (2) The fees collected shall be deposited in a financial institution in this state and shall be used to support services that conform to the purposes of this subchapter.

(1) The Arkansas Arts Council is authorized to establish and collect reasonable fees for, but not limited to: (A) Advertising in newsletters; (B) Requested mailing list labels; and (C) Conference registration.

(A) Advertising in newsletters;

(B) Requested mailing list labels; and

(C) Conference registration.

(2) The fees collected shall be deposited in a financial institution in this state and shall be used to support services that conform to the purposes of this subchapter.

(f) The Arkansas Arts Council shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism as of June 30 of each year, summarizing the Arkansas Arts Council's activities, expenditures, and grants of money or property from all sources for the preceding year. This report shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of this subchapter as the Arkansas Arts Council deems appropriate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5614, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5613, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5612, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 715,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1971, No. 359, § 4; 1985, No. 571, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1004; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-14-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-105
Studies of prospective heritage trails
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, in consultation with the Arkansas State Archives, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation, shall conduct studies to determine the feasibility of designating additional trails as heritage trails. (b) Studies under this section shall include without limitation: (1) The proposed route of the trail; (2) The areas adjacent to the trail to be utilized for historic purposes; (3) The characteristics making the trail worthy of designation as a state heritage trail and its historic significance; (4) The current ownership status of the land and the current and potential use of the designated route; (5) The plans for developing and maintaining the trail and the potential cost; and (6) The anticipated impact of public outdoor recreation use on the preservation of the prospective heritage trail. (c) The following routes shall be studied by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to determine the feasibility and desirability of designating other trails as heritage trails: (1) The Line Road from Van Buren to Evansville; (2) The Memphis to Little Rock Road; (3) The Rock Roe Landing connection to the Memphis to Little Rock Road from where Rock Roe enters the White River to the Memphis to Little Rock Road; (4) The Cadron to Arkansas Post Road; (5) The Little Rock to Fort Smith Road section to Potts old place north of Potts Tavern; (6) The Little Rock to Fort Smith and Fort Gibson section from Potts to Fort Smith crossing the Arkansas River at Dardanelle; (7) The Upper Cut Road; (8) The Little Rock to Washington Road; (9) The Old Fort Towson Road from Washington to American Indian Territory; (10) The Antoine to Fort Towson Road; (11) The Ecore Fabre to Washington Route; and (12) The Ecore Fabre to Point Chicot Road. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5620, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5619, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 121, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 121, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, in consultation with the Arkansas State Archives, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation, shall conduct studies to determine the feasibility of designating additional trails as heritage trails.

(b) Studies under this section shall include without limitation: (1) The proposed route of the trail; (2) The areas adjacent to the trail to be utilized for historic purposes; (3) The characteristics making the trail worthy of designation as a state heritage trail and its historic significance; (4) The current ownership status of the land and the current and potential use of the designated route; (5) The plans for developing and maintaining the trail and the potential cost; and (6) The anticipated impact of public outdoor recreation use on the preservation of the prospective heritage trail.

(1) The proposed route of the trail;

(2) The areas adjacent to the trail to be utilized for historic purposes;

(3) The characteristics making the trail worthy of designation as a state heritage trail and its historic significance;

(4) The current ownership status of the land and the current and potential use of the designated route;

(5) The plans for developing and maintaining the trail and the potential cost; and

(6) The anticipated impact of public outdoor recreation use on the preservation of the prospective heritage trail.

(c) The following routes shall be studied by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to determine the feasibility and desirability of designating other trails as heritage trails: (1) The Line Road from Van Buren to Evansville; (2) The Memphis to Little Rock Road; (3) The Rock Roe Landing connection to the Memphis to Little Rock Road from where Rock Roe enters the White River to the Memphis to Little Rock Road; (4) The Cadron to Arkansas Post Road; (5) The Little Rock to Fort Smith Road section to Potts old place north of Potts Tavern; (6) The Little Rock to Fort Smith and Fort Gibson section from Potts to Fort Smith crossing the Arkansas River at Dardanelle; (7) The Upper Cut Road; (8) The Little Rock to Washington Road; (9) The Old Fort Towson Road from Washington to American Indian Territory; (10) The Antoine to Fort Towson Road; (11) The Ecore Fabre to Washington Route; and (12) The Ecore Fabre to Point Chicot Road.

(1) The Line Road from Van Buren to Evansville;

(2) The Memphis to Little Rock Road;

(3) The Rock Roe Landing connection to the Memphis to Little Rock Road from where Rock Roe enters the White River to the Memphis to Little Rock Road;

(4) The Cadron to Arkansas Post Road;

(5) The Little Rock to Fort Smith Road section to Potts old place north of Potts Tavern;

(6) The Little Rock to Fort Smith and Fort Gibson section from Potts to Fort Smith crossing the Arkansas River at Dardanelle;

(7) The Upper Cut Road;

(8) The Little Rock to Washington Road;

(9) The Old Fort Towson Road from Washington to American Indian Territory;

(10) The Antoine to Fort Towson Road;

(11) The Ecore Fabre to Washington Route; and

(12) The Ecore Fabre to Point Chicot Road.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5620, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5619, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 121, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 121, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-1002 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-2-1002
Creation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas State Library shall develop a digitized collection of information that includes information that is in the public domain, cleared for public distribution over the internet, and to which students of public postsecondary schools in Arkansas have access. (2) The digitized information under this subchapter shall be available for public access in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county. (b) (1) The division and the library shall develop criteria regarding the: (A) Selection of materials to be digitized; (B) Need for public access; and (C) Means of cataloging or indexing the materials and digitizing them. (2) Materials to be digitized may include: (A) Print documents; (B) Texts; (C) Manuscripts; (D) Photographs; (E) Art reproductions; (F) Postcards; (G) Illustrations; (H) Sound; (I) Film; and (J) Video. (c) The division shall make grants under this subchapter to assist public postsecondary institutions and other public or private entities in: (1) Selecting and digitizing information; and (2) Developing and providing access to the digital collection in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county. (d) (1) Each postsecondary public institution in Arkansas shall cooperate with the division in developing the digitized collection under this subchapter. (2) Each postsecondary public institution and any entity receiving a grant under this subchapter shall develop a plan to inform the public regarding the use of the resources made available under this subchapter. (3) Funds made available under this subchapter may be used by the receiving entities to obtain matching funds from federal programs. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2235, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1810, § 2.

(a) (1) The Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas State Library shall develop a digitized collection of information that includes information that is in the public domain, cleared for public distribution over the internet, and to which students of public postsecondary schools in Arkansas have access. (2) The digitized information under this subchapter shall be available for public access in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county.

(1) The Division of Higher Education and the Arkansas State Library shall develop a digitized collection of information that includes information that is in the public domain, cleared for public distribution over the internet, and to which students of public postsecondary schools in Arkansas have access.

(2) The digitized information under this subchapter shall be available for public access in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county.

(b) (1) The division and the library shall develop criteria regarding the: (A) Selection of materials to be digitized; (B) Need for public access; and (C) Means of cataloging or indexing the materials and digitizing them. (2) Materials to be digitized may include: (A) Print documents; (B) Texts; (C) Manuscripts; (D) Photographs; (E) Art reproductions; (F) Postcards; (G) Illustrations; (H) Sound; (I) Film; and (J) Video.

(1) The division and the library shall develop criteria regarding the: (A) Selection of materials to be digitized; (B) Need for public access; and (C) Means of cataloging or indexing the materials and digitizing them.

(A) Selection of materials to be digitized;

(B) Need for public access; and

(C) Means of cataloging or indexing the materials and digitizing them.

(2) Materials to be digitized may include: (A) Print documents; (B) Texts; (C) Manuscripts; (D) Photographs; (E) Art reproductions; (F) Postcards; (G) Illustrations; (H) Sound; (I) Film; and (J) Video.

(A) Print documents;

(B) Texts;

(C) Manuscripts;

(D) Photographs;

(E) Art reproductions;

(F) Postcards;

(G) Illustrations;

(H) Sound;

(I) Film; and

(J) Video.

(c) The division shall make grants under this subchapter to assist public postsecondary institutions and other public or private entities in: (1) Selecting and digitizing information; and (2) Developing and providing access to the digital collection in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county.

(1) Selecting and digitizing information; and

(2) Developing and providing access to the digital collection in at least one (1) location in each Arkansas county.

(d) (1) Each postsecondary public institution in Arkansas shall cooperate with the division in developing the digitized collection under this subchapter. (2) Each postsecondary public institution and any entity receiving a grant under this subchapter shall develop a plan to inform the public regarding the use of the resources made available under this subchapter. (3) Funds made available under this subchapter may be used by the receiving entities to obtain matching funds from federal programs.

(1) Each postsecondary public institution in Arkansas shall cooperate with the division in developing the digitized collection under this subchapter.

(2) Each postsecondary public institution and any entity receiving a grant under this subchapter shall develop a plan to inform the public regarding the use of the resources made available under this subchapter.

(3) Funds made available under this subchapter may be used by the receiving entities to obtain matching funds from federal programs.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2235, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1810, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-103 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-103
Meetings - Records
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas History Commission shall meet: (A) Upon the request of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (B) At a time and place that is convenient to the commission. (2) Meetings of the commission shall be open to the public. (b) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules for the conduct of its business. The commission shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public. (c) The State Historian provided for in this chapter shall be ex officio secretary of the commission but shall have no vote on matters coming before it. (d) A quorum shall consist of not less than four (4) members present at any regular or special meeting. The affirmative vote of that number shall be necessary for the disposition of any business. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5553, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1911, No. 355, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 5515; Pope's Dig., § 12237; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 2; 1981, No. 639, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-202.

(a) (1) The Arkansas History Commission shall meet: (A) Upon the request of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (B) At a time and place that is convenient to the commission. (2) Meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.

(1) The Arkansas History Commission shall meet: (A) Upon the request of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (B) At a time and place that is convenient to the commission.

(A) Upon the request of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and

(B) At a time and place that is convenient to the commission.

(2) Meetings of the commission shall be open to the public.

(b) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules for the conduct of its business. The commission shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public.

(c) The State Historian provided for in this chapter shall be ex officio secretary of the commission but shall have no vote on matters coming before it.

(d) A quorum shall consist of not less than four (4) members present at any regular or special meeting. The affirmative vote of that number shall be necessary for the disposition of any business.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5553, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 102, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1911, No. 355, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 5515; Pope's Dig., § 12237; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 2; 1981, No. 639, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-204 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-15-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 24, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 24, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-106 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-106
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, under the State Historic Preservation Officer, shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To implement the development of a State Historic Preservation Plan as contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., but not necessarily restricted thereto, and to be responsible for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of that plan; (2) To conduct surveys and otherwise develop the data necessary for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of the plan; (3) To cooperate with the Arkansas Archeological Survey which will be responsible for the archeological portion of the statewide program for historic preservation and the plan as provided for in § 13-7-105 ; (4) To coordinate the surveys and other programs of activities of all state and private agencies in connection with projects supported by federal funds provided to the Division of Arkansas Heritage to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. and all cash funds or appropriated state funds made available to the division for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; (5) To allocate any federal funds which are provided to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. to those state agencies or private or other organizations which are professionally staffed and capable of carrying out the programs provided for by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.; (6) To accept and administer funds received from the state or federal government or any other governmental agencies or from any private source in furtherance of the provisions of this subchapter; provided, that administration and acceptance does not include cash or appropriated funds made available to the Arkansas Archeological Survey from whatever source; (7) To reimburse members of committees appointed by the Governor for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.; (8) To enlist the cooperation and assistance of the Old State House Commission, the Arkansas State Archives, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, and all other agencies for historical, architectural, and cultural purposes, to the end that all activities shall be developed in accordance with the plan as contemplated by this subchapter and 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., and in accordance with existing state laws pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of each of the agencies indicated in this subdivision (a)(8); (9) To cooperate with federal, state, and local government agencies in surveying the state for historic properties to be included in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, in the planning and conduct of specific undertakings affecting historic properties and preservation objectives, and, generally, in overall planning for the use of land; and (10) To perform all other functions necessary in the furtherance of the purpose of this subchapter and in coordinating and implementing the participation by this state in the purposes contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. (b) (1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to: (A) Enter into contracts; (B) Receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal or private sources; and (C) Charge fees for conferences, tax certification, easements, and the professional review of federal undertakings for their impact on cultural resources. (2) These funds shall be deposited in the cash fund of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. (c) (1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to acquire in the name of the state sites, buildings, and objects of historical value by gift, purchase, or otherwise. (2) No property shall be acquired or contract or agreement for the acquisition thereof made which will obligate the state for the payment of the property, or the maintenance or improvement thereof after acquisition, in the absence of the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for that purpose. (3) The interest in any land authorized to be acquired by this subchapter may be fee simple or any lesser interest as determined by the State Historic Preservation Officer with the advice of the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation to be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5600, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 119, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 119, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 8; 1983, No. 663, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-911; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 81.

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, under the State Historic Preservation Officer, shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To implement the development of a State Historic Preservation Plan as contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., but not necessarily restricted thereto, and to be responsible for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of that plan; (2) To conduct surveys and otherwise develop the data necessary for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of the plan; (3) To cooperate with the Arkansas Archeological Survey which will be responsible for the archeological portion of the statewide program for historic preservation and the plan as provided for in § 13-7-105 ; (4) To coordinate the surveys and other programs of activities of all state and private agencies in connection with projects supported by federal funds provided to the Division of Arkansas Heritage to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. and all cash funds or appropriated state funds made available to the division for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; (5) To allocate any federal funds which are provided to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. to those state agencies or private or other organizations which are professionally staffed and capable of carrying out the programs provided for by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.; (6) To accept and administer funds received from the state or federal government or any other governmental agencies or from any private source in furtherance of the provisions of this subchapter; provided, that administration and acceptance does not include cash or appropriated funds made available to the Arkansas Archeological Survey from whatever source; (7) To reimburse members of committees appointed by the Governor for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.; (8) To enlist the cooperation and assistance of the Old State House Commission, the Arkansas State Archives, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, and all other agencies for historical, architectural, and cultural purposes, to the end that all activities shall be developed in accordance with the plan as contemplated by this subchapter and 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., and in accordance with existing state laws pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of each of the agencies indicated in this subdivision (a)(8); (9) To cooperate with federal, state, and local government agencies in surveying the state for historic properties to be included in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, in the planning and conduct of specific undertakings affecting historic properties and preservation objectives, and, generally, in overall planning for the use of land; and (10) To perform all other functions necessary in the furtherance of the purpose of this subchapter and in coordinating and implementing the participation by this state in the purposes contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.

(1) To implement the development of a State Historic Preservation Plan as contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., but not necessarily restricted thereto, and to be responsible for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of that plan;

(2) To conduct surveys and otherwise develop the data necessary for the historical, architectural, and cultural portions of the plan;

(3) To cooperate with the Arkansas Archeological Survey which will be responsible for the archeological portion of the statewide program for historic preservation and the plan as provided for in § 13-7-105 ;

(4) To coordinate the surveys and other programs of activities of all state and private agencies in connection with projects supported by federal funds provided to the Division of Arkansas Heritage to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. and all cash funds or appropriated state funds made available to the division for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program;

(5) To allocate any federal funds which are provided to implement 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. to those state agencies or private or other organizations which are professionally staffed and capable of carrying out the programs provided for by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.;

(6) To accept and administer funds received from the state or federal government or any other governmental agencies or from any private source in furtherance of the provisions of this subchapter; provided, that administration and acceptance does not include cash or appropriated funds made available to the Arkansas Archeological Survey from whatever source;

(7) To reimburse members of committees appointed by the Governor for expenses in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.;

(8) To enlist the cooperation and assistance of the Old State House Commission, the Arkansas State Archives, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, and all other agencies for historical, architectural, and cultural purposes, to the end that all activities shall be developed in accordance with the plan as contemplated by this subchapter and 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq., and in accordance with existing state laws pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of each of the agencies indicated in this subdivision (a)(8);

(9) To cooperate with federal, state, and local government agencies in surveying the state for historic properties to be included in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, in the planning and conduct of specific undertakings affecting historic properties and preservation objectives, and, generally, in overall planning for the use of land; and

(10) To perform all other functions necessary in the furtherance of the purpose of this subchapter and in coordinating and implementing the participation by this state in the purposes contemplated by 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.

(b) (1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to: (A) Enter into contracts; (B) Receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal or private sources; and (C) Charge fees for conferences, tax certification, easements, and the professional review of federal undertakings for their impact on cultural resources. (2) These funds shall be deposited in the cash fund of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.

(1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to: (A) Enter into contracts; (B) Receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal or private sources; and (C) Charge fees for conferences, tax certification, easements, and the professional review of federal undertakings for their impact on cultural resources.

(A) Enter into contracts;

(B) Receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal or private sources; and

(C) Charge fees for conferences, tax certification, easements, and the professional review of federal undertakings for their impact on cultural resources.

(2) These funds shall be deposited in the cash fund of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.

(c) (1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to acquire in the name of the state sites, buildings, and objects of historical value by gift, purchase, or otherwise. (2) No property shall be acquired or contract or agreement for the acquisition thereof made which will obligate the state for the payment of the property, or the maintenance or improvement thereof after acquisition, in the absence of the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for that purpose. (3) The interest in any land authorized to be acquired by this subchapter may be fee simple or any lesser interest as determined by the State Historic Preservation Officer with the advice of the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation to be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter.

(1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is authorized to acquire in the name of the state sites, buildings, and objects of historical value by gift, purchase, or otherwise.

(2) No property shall be acquired or contract or agreement for the acquisition thereof made which will obligate the state for the payment of the property, or the maintenance or improvement thereof after acquisition, in the absence of the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly for that purpose.

(3) The interest in any land authorized to be acquired by this subchapter may be fee simple or any lesser interest as determined by the State Historic Preservation Officer with the advice of the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation to be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purpose of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5600, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 119, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 119, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 8; 1983, No. 663, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-911; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 81.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-602 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-602
Compact enacted
Status: in_force

The Interstate Library Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows: INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT ARTICLE I. Policy and Purpose. Because the desire for the services provided by libraries transcends governmental boundaries and can most effectively be satisfied by giving such services to communities and people regardless of jurisdictional lines, it is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share their responsibilities; to authorize cooperation and sharing with respect to those types of library facilities and services which can be more economically or efficiently developed and maintained on a cooperative basis; and to authorize cooperation and sharing among localities, states, and others in providing joint or cooperative library services in areas where the distribution of population or of existing and potential library resources make the provisions of library service on an interstate basis the most effective way of providing adequate and efficient service. ARTICLE II. Definitions. As used in this compact: (a) "Public library agency" means any unit or agency of local or state government operating or having power to operate a library. (b) "Private library agency" means any nongovernmental entity which operates or assumes a legal obligation to operate a library. (c) "Library agreement" means a contract establishing an interstate library district pursuant to this compact or providing for the joint or cooperative furnishing of library services. ARTICLE III. Interstate Library Districts. (a) Any one or more public library agencies in a party state in cooperation with any public library agency or agencies in one or more other party states may establish and maintain an interstate library district. Subject to the provisions of this compact and any other laws of the party states which pursuant hereto remain applicable, such district may establish, maintain, and operate some or all of the library facilities and services for the area concerned in accordance with the terms of a library agreement therefor. Any private library agency or agencies within an interstate library district may cooperate therewith, assume duties, responsibilities, and obligations thereto, and receive benefits therefrom as provided in any library agreement to which the agency or agencies become party. (b) Within an interstate library district, and as provided by a library agreement, the performance of library functions may be undertaken on a joint or cooperative basis or may be undertaken by means of one or more arrangements between or among public or private library agencies for the extension of library privileges to the use of facilities or services operated or rendered by one or more of the individual library agencies. (c) If a library agreement provides for joint establishment, maintenance, or operation of library facilities or services by an interstate library district, the district shall have power to do any one or more of the following in accordance with the library agreement: 1. Undertake, administer, and participate in programs or arrangements for securing, lending, or servicing of books and other publications, any other materials suitable to be kept or made available by libraries, library equipment, or for the dissemination of information about libraries, the value and significance of particular items therein, and the use thereof. 2. Accept for any of its purposes under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise), from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation, and receive, utilize, and dispose of them. 3. Operate mobile library units or equipment for the purpose of rendering bookmobile service within the district. 4. Employ professional, technical, clerical, and other personnel, and fix terms of employment, compensation, and other appropriate benefits; and where desirable, provide for the in-service training of personnel. 5. Sue and be sued in any court of competent jurisdiction. 6. Acquire, hold, and dispose of any real or personal property or any interest or interests therein as may be appropriate to the rendering of library service. 7. Construct, maintain, and operate a library, including any appropriate branches thereof. 8. Do such other things as may be incidental to or appropriate for the carrying out of any of the foregoing powers. ARTICLE IV. Interstate Library Districts, Governing Board. (a) An interstate library district which establishes, maintains, or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year. (b) Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide. ARTICLE V. State Library Agency Cooperation. Any two or more state library agencies of two or more of the party states may undertake and conduct joint or cooperative library programs, render joint or cooperative library services, and enter into and perform arrangements for the cooperative or joint acquisition, use, housing, and disposition of items or collections of materials which, by reason of expense, rarity, specialized nature, or infrequency of demand therefor would be appropriate for central collection and shared use. Any such programs, services, or arrangements may include provision for the exercise on a cooperative or joint basis of any power exercisable by an interstate library district, and an agreement embodying any such program, service, or arrangement shall contain provision covering the subjects detailed in Article VI of this compact for interstate library agreements. ARTICLE VI. Library Agreements. (a) In order to provide for any joint or cooperative undertaking pursuant to this compact, public and private library agencies may enter into library agreements. Any agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall, as among the parties to the agreement: 1. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable. 2. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities. 3. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties. 4. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement. (b) No public or private library agency shall undertake to exercise itself, or jointly with any other library agency, by means of a library agreement any power prohibited to the agency by the constitution or statutes of its state. (c) No library agreement shall become effective until filed with the compact administrator of each state involved, and approved in accordance with Article VII of this compact. ARTICLE VII. Approval of Library Agreements. (a) Every library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the attorney general of each state in which a public library agency party thereto is situated, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of his state. The attorneys general shall approve any agreement submitted to them unless they shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth herein and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the public library agencies concerned, the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted hereunder within ninety days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof. (b) In the event that a library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorneys general pursuant to paragraph (a) of this article. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorneys general. ARTICLE VIII. Other Laws Applicable. Nothing in this compact or in any library agreement shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise impair any obligation imposed on any library by otherwise applicable law, nor to authorize the transfer or disposal of any property held in trust by a library agency in a manner contrary to the terms of such trust. ARTICLE IX. Appropriations and Aid. (a) Any public library agency party to a library agreement may appropriate funds to the interstate library district established thereby in the same manner and to the same extent as to a library wholly maintained by it and, subject to the laws of the state in which the public library agency is situated, may pledge its credit in support of an interstate library district established by the agreement. (b) Subject to the provisions of the library agreement pursuant to which it functions and the laws of the states in which the district is situated, an interstate library district may claim and receive any state and federal aid which may be available to library agencies. ARTICLE X. Compact Administrator. Each state shall designate a compact administrator with whom copies of all library agreements to which his state or any public library agency thereof is party shall be filed. The administrator shall have any other powers as may be conferred upon him by the laws of his state and may consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states and take such steps as may effectuate the purposes of this compact. If the laws of a party state so provide, the state may designate one or more deputy compact administrators in addition to its compact administrator. ARTICLE XI. Entry into Force and Withdrawal. (a) This compact shall enter into force and effect immediately upon its enactment into law by any two states. Thereafter, it shall enter into force and effect as to any other state upon the enactment thereof by that state. (b) This compact shall continue in force with respect to a party state and remain binding upon that state until six (6) months after the state has given notice to each other party state of the repeal thereof. The withdrawal shall not be construed to relieve any party to a library agreement entered into pursuant to this compact from any obligation of that agreement prior to the end of its duration as provided therein. ARTICLE XII. Construction and Severability. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-310.

The Interstate Library Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows:

INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT

ARTICLE I. Policy and Purpose. Because the desire for the services provided by libraries transcends governmental boundaries and can most effectively be satisfied by giving such services to communities and people regardless of jurisdictional lines, it is the policy of the states party to this compact to cooperate and share their responsibilities; to authorize cooperation and sharing with respect to those types of library facilities and services which can be more economically or efficiently developed and maintained on a cooperative basis; and to authorize cooperation and sharing among localities, states, and others in providing joint or cooperative library services in areas where the distribution of population or of existing and potential library resources make the provisions of library service on an interstate basis the most effective way of providing adequate and efficient service.

ARTICLE II. Definitions. As used in this compact: (a) "Public library agency" means any unit or agency of local or state government operating or having power to operate a library. (b) "Private library agency" means any nongovernmental entity which operates or assumes a legal obligation to operate a library. (c) "Library agreement" means a contract establishing an interstate library district pursuant to this compact or providing for the joint or cooperative furnishing of library services.

As used in this compact:

(a) "Public library agency" means any unit or agency of local or state government operating or having power to operate a library.

(b) "Private library agency" means any nongovernmental entity which operates or assumes a legal obligation to operate a library.

(c) "Library agreement" means a contract establishing an interstate library district pursuant to this compact or providing for the joint or cooperative furnishing of library services.

ARTICLE III. Interstate Library Districts. (a) Any one or more public library agencies in a party state in cooperation with any public library agency or agencies in one or more other party states may establish and maintain an interstate library district. Subject to the provisions of this compact and any other laws of the party states which pursuant hereto remain applicable, such district may establish, maintain, and operate some or all of the library facilities and services for the area concerned in accordance with the terms of a library agreement therefor. Any private library agency or agencies within an interstate library district may cooperate therewith, assume duties, responsibilities, and obligations thereto, and receive benefits therefrom as provided in any library agreement to which the agency or agencies become party. (b) Within an interstate library district, and as provided by a library agreement, the performance of library functions may be undertaken on a joint or cooperative basis or may be undertaken by means of one or more arrangements between or among public or private library agencies for the extension of library privileges to the use of facilities or services operated or rendered by one or more of the individual library agencies. (c) If a library agreement provides for joint establishment, maintenance, or operation of library facilities or services by an interstate library district, the district shall have power to do any one or more of the following in accordance with the library agreement: 1. Undertake, administer, and participate in programs or arrangements for securing, lending, or servicing of books and other publications, any other materials suitable to be kept or made available by libraries, library equipment, or for the dissemination of information about libraries, the value and significance of particular items therein, and the use thereof. 2. Accept for any of its purposes under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise), from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation, and receive, utilize, and dispose of them. 3. Operate mobile library units or equipment for the purpose of rendering bookmobile service within the district. 4. Employ professional, technical, clerical, and other personnel, and fix terms of employment, compensation, and other appropriate benefits; and where desirable, provide for the in-service training of personnel. 5. Sue and be sued in any court of competent jurisdiction. 6. Acquire, hold, and dispose of any real or personal property or any interest or interests therein as may be appropriate to the rendering of library service. 7. Construct, maintain, and operate a library, including any appropriate branches thereof. 8. Do such other things as may be incidental to or appropriate for the carrying out of any of the foregoing powers.

(a) Any one or more public library agencies in a party state in cooperation with any public library agency or agencies in one or more other party states may establish and maintain an interstate library district. Subject to the provisions of this compact and any other laws of the party states which pursuant hereto remain applicable, such district may establish, maintain, and operate some or all of the library facilities and services for the area concerned in accordance with the terms of a library agreement therefor. Any private library agency or agencies within an interstate library district may cooperate therewith, assume duties, responsibilities, and obligations thereto, and receive benefits therefrom as provided in any library agreement to which the agency or agencies become party.

(b) Within an interstate library district, and as provided by a library agreement, the performance of library functions may be undertaken on a joint or cooperative basis or may be undertaken by means of one or more arrangements between or among public or private library agencies for the extension of library privileges to the use of facilities or services operated or rendered by one or more of the individual library agencies.

(c) If a library agreement provides for joint establishment, maintenance, or operation of library facilities or services by an interstate library district, the district shall have power to do any one or more of the following in accordance with the library agreement: 1. Undertake, administer, and participate in programs or arrangements for securing, lending, or servicing of books and other publications, any other materials suitable to be kept or made available by libraries, library equipment, or for the dissemination of information about libraries, the value and significance of particular items therein, and the use thereof. 2. Accept for any of its purposes under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise), from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation, and receive, utilize, and dispose of them. 3. Operate mobile library units or equipment for the purpose of rendering bookmobile service within the district. 4. Employ professional, technical, clerical, and other personnel, and fix terms of employment, compensation, and other appropriate benefits; and where desirable, provide for the in-service training of personnel. 5. Sue and be sued in any court of competent jurisdiction. 6. Acquire, hold, and dispose of any real or personal property or any interest or interests therein as may be appropriate to the rendering of library service. 7. Construct, maintain, and operate a library, including any appropriate branches thereof. 8. Do such other things as may be incidental to or appropriate for the carrying out of any of the foregoing powers.

1. Undertake, administer, and participate in programs or arrangements for securing, lending, or servicing of books and other publications, any other materials suitable to be kept or made available by libraries, library equipment, or for the dissemination of information about libraries, the value and significance of particular items therein, and the use thereof.

2. Accept for any of its purposes under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise), from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation, and receive, utilize, and dispose of them.

3. Operate mobile library units or equipment for the purpose of rendering bookmobile service within the district.

4. Employ professional, technical, clerical, and other personnel, and fix terms of employment, compensation, and other appropriate benefits; and where desirable, provide for the in-service training of personnel.

5. Sue and be sued in any court of competent jurisdiction.

6. Acquire, hold, and dispose of any real or personal property or any interest or interests therein as may be appropriate to the rendering of library service.

7. Construct, maintain, and operate a library, including any appropriate branches thereof.

8. Do such other things as may be incidental to or appropriate for the carrying out of any of the foregoing powers.

ARTICLE IV. Interstate Library Districts, Governing Board. (a) An interstate library district which establishes, maintains, or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year. (b) Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide.

(a) An interstate library district which establishes, maintains, or operates any facilities or services in its own right shall have a governing board which shall direct the affairs of the district and act for it in all matters relating to its business. Each participating public library agency in the district shall be represented on the governing board which shall be organized and conduct its business in accordance with provision therefor in the library agreement. But in no event shall a governing board meet less often than twice a year.

(b) Any private library agency or agencies party to a library agreement establishing an interstate library district may be represented on or advise with the governing board of the district in such manner as the library agreement may provide.

ARTICLE V. State Library Agency Cooperation. Any two or more state library agencies of two or more of the party states may undertake and conduct joint or cooperative library programs, render joint or cooperative library services, and enter into and perform arrangements for the cooperative or joint acquisition, use, housing, and disposition of items or collections of materials which, by reason of expense, rarity, specialized nature, or infrequency of demand therefor would be appropriate for central collection and shared use. Any such programs, services, or arrangements may include provision for the exercise on a cooperative or joint basis of any power exercisable by an interstate library district, and an agreement embodying any such program, service, or arrangement shall contain provision covering the subjects detailed in Article VI of this compact for interstate library agreements.

Any two or more state library agencies of two or more of the party states may undertake and conduct joint or cooperative library programs, render joint or cooperative library services, and enter into and perform arrangements for the cooperative or joint acquisition, use, housing, and disposition of items or collections of materials which, by reason of expense, rarity, specialized nature, or infrequency of demand therefor would be appropriate for central collection and shared use. Any such programs, services, or arrangements may include provision for the exercise on a cooperative or joint basis of any power exercisable by an interstate library district, and an agreement embodying any such program, service, or arrangement shall contain provision covering the subjects detailed in Article VI of this compact for interstate library agreements.

ARTICLE VI. Library Agreements. (a) In order to provide for any joint or cooperative undertaking pursuant to this compact, public and private library agencies may enter into library agreements. Any agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall, as among the parties to the agreement: 1. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable. 2. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities. 3. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties. 4. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement. (b) No public or private library agency shall undertake to exercise itself, or jointly with any other library agency, by means of a library agreement any power prohibited to the agency by the constitution or statutes of its state. (c) No library agreement shall become effective until filed with the compact administrator of each state involved, and approved in accordance with Article VII of this compact.

(a) In order to provide for any joint or cooperative undertaking pursuant to this compact, public and private library agencies may enter into library agreements. Any agreement executed pursuant to the provisions of this compact shall, as among the parties to the agreement: 1. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable. 2. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities. 3. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties. 4. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement.

1. Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable.

2. Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities.

3. Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties.

4. Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriate to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement.

(b) No public or private library agency shall undertake to exercise itself, or jointly with any other library agency, by means of a library agreement any power prohibited to the agency by the constitution or statutes of its state.

(c) No library agreement shall become effective until filed with the compact administrator of each state involved, and approved in accordance with Article VII of this compact.

ARTICLE VII. Approval of Library Agreements. (a) Every library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the attorney general of each state in which a public library agency party thereto is situated, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of his state. The attorneys general shall approve any agreement submitted to them unless they shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth herein and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the public library agencies concerned, the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted hereunder within ninety days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof. (b) In the event that a library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorneys general pursuant to paragraph (a) of this article. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorneys general.

(a) Every library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the attorney general of each state in which a public library agency party thereto is situated, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of his state. The attorneys general shall approve any agreement submitted to them unless they shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth herein and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the public library agencies concerned, the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted hereunder within ninety days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof.

(b) In the event that a library agreement made pursuant to this compact shall deal in whole or in part with the provision of services or facilities with regard to which an officer or agency of the state government has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement shall, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control and shall be approved or disapproved by him or it as to all matters within his or its jurisdiction in the same manner and subject to the same requirements governing the action of the attorneys general pursuant to paragraph (a) of this article. This requirement of submission and approval shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the requirement of submission to and approval by the attorneys general.

ARTICLE VIII. Other Laws Applicable. Nothing in this compact or in any library agreement shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise impair any obligation imposed on any library by otherwise applicable law, nor to authorize the transfer or disposal of any property held in trust by a library agency in a manner contrary to the terms of such trust.

Nothing in this compact or in any library agreement shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise impair any obligation imposed on any library by otherwise applicable law, nor to authorize the transfer or disposal of any property held in trust by a library agency in a manner contrary to the terms of such trust.

ARTICLE IX. Appropriations and Aid. (a) Any public library agency party to a library agreement may appropriate funds to the interstate library district established thereby in the same manner and to the same extent as to a library wholly maintained by it and, subject to the laws of the state in which the public library agency is situated, may pledge its credit in support of an interstate library district established by the agreement. (b) Subject to the provisions of the library agreement pursuant to which it functions and the laws of the states in which the district is situated, an interstate library district may claim and receive any state and federal aid which may be available to library agencies.

(a) Any public library agency party to a library agreement may appropriate funds to the interstate library district established thereby in the same manner and to the same extent as to a library wholly maintained by it and, subject to the laws of the state in which the public library agency is situated, may pledge its credit in support of an interstate library district established by the agreement.

(b) Subject to the provisions of the library agreement pursuant to which it functions and the laws of the states in which the district is situated, an interstate library district may claim and receive any state and federal aid which may be available to library agencies.

ARTICLE X. Compact Administrator. Each state shall designate a compact administrator with whom copies of all library agreements to which his state or any public library agency thereof is party shall be filed. The administrator shall have any other powers as may be conferred upon him by the laws of his state and may consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states and take such steps as may effectuate the purposes of this compact. If the laws of a party state so provide, the state may designate one or more deputy compact administrators in addition to its compact administrator.

Each state shall designate a compact administrator with whom copies of all library agreements to which his state or any public library agency thereof is party shall be filed. The administrator shall have any other powers as may be conferred upon him by the laws of his state and may consult and cooperate with the compact administrators of other party states and take such steps as may effectuate the purposes of this compact. If the laws of a party state so provide, the state may designate one or more deputy compact administrators in addition to its compact administrator.

ARTICLE XI. Entry into Force and Withdrawal. (a) This compact shall enter into force and effect immediately upon its enactment into law by any two states. Thereafter, it shall enter into force and effect as to any other state upon the enactment thereof by that state. (b) This compact shall continue in force with respect to a party state and remain binding upon that state until six (6) months after the state has given notice to each other party state of the repeal thereof. The withdrawal shall not be construed to relieve any party to a library agreement entered into pursuant to this compact from any obligation of that agreement prior to the end of its duration as provided therein.

(a) This compact shall enter into force and effect immediately upon its enactment into law by any two states. Thereafter, it shall enter into force and effect as to any other state upon the enactment thereof by that state.

(b) This compact shall continue in force with respect to a party state and remain binding upon that state until six (6) months after the state has given notice to each other party state of the repeal thereof. The withdrawal shall not be construed to relieve any party to a library agreement entered into pursuant to this compact from any obligation of that agreement prior to the end of its duration as provided therein.

ARTICLE XII. Construction and Severability. This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-301 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center Act". Acts 1971, No. 515, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1201.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center Act".

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-212 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-212
Repositories for archeological evidence
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall serve as the repository for copies of all archeological field notes, photographs, publications, or other records obtained through the use of state funds by whatever agency. (b) All archeological objects found through the efforts of the survey shall be deposited at the University of Arkansas museum, provided, archeological objects obtained by survey archeologists while under contract to and assigned to a cooperating institution, upon request of the cooperating institution, may be assigned to the custody of the institution if appropriate and adequate safeguards are provided. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1013.

(a) The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall serve as the repository for copies of all archeological field notes, photographs, publications, or other records obtained through the use of state funds by whatever agency.

(b) All archeological objects found through the efforts of the survey shall be deposited at the University of Arkansas museum, provided, archeological objects obtained by survey archeologists while under contract to and assigned to a cooperating institution, upon request of the cooperating institution, may be assigned to the custody of the institution if appropriate and adequate safeguards are provided.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-303 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-303
Tax and assessment records
Status: in_force

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county tax and assessment records as follows, if they are currently being maintained: (1) For tax and assessment records: (A) Permanently maintain: (i) Real estate, personal, and mineral tax book; (ii) Delinquent real estate; (iii) Personal property list; (iv) Lands forfeited to the state, and minerals; (v) Land book of state and federally owned lands; (vi) Clerk's deed of land sold for taxes; (vii) Journal of proceedings of the county equalization board; (viii) Final settlement of tax books; and (ix) Original charge for all taxing units and certification; (B) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate and personal assessment record; (ii) Real estate and personal tax receipts recorded in tax books; and (iii) Redemption certificate; (C) Maintain for five (5) years, after rollback is complete, certification of tax adjustment for public utilities and regulated carriers (computation of utility tax); (D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Delinquent personal tax settlement; (ii) Land redemption report; (iii) State lands distribution; and (iv) Monthly tax distribution; (E) Maintain for one (1) year, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) Valuation of real and personal property of utilities; and (ii) Real and personal property tax correction forms; (2) (A) For county assessor's records, maintain for five (5) years: (i) Real estate appraisal card after reappraisal; (ii) Lists of names of taxpayers furnished to assessor by school boards; (iii) The personal, commercial, and industrial assessment forms; and (iv) Inactive homestead credit documents. (B) Prior to destruction of these forms, the documents shall be made available to the county collector; (3) For county collector's records: (A) Maintain permanently: (i) Certified delinquent real estate list with publication certificate; (ii) Certified delinquent list for real estate forfeited to the Commissioner of State Lands with publication certification; (iii) Personal property tax book; (iv) Certified delinquent personal property list; and (v) Delinquent ad valorem tax lists for oil and gas interests; (B) Maintain for ten (10) years, tax settlements; (C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate redemption certificates; (ii) Cash receipts and disbursement journal; and (iii) Collector's copy of tax receipts; and (D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Daily collection reports; and (ii) Distraint of goods and garnishment to pay delinquent personal taxes. Amended by Act 2015, No. 71,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 2.

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county tax and assessment records as follows, if they are currently being maintained:

(1) For tax and assessment records: (A) Permanently maintain: (i) Real estate, personal, and mineral tax book; (ii) Delinquent real estate; (iii) Personal property list; (iv) Lands forfeited to the state, and minerals; (v) Land book of state and federally owned lands; (vi) Clerk's deed of land sold for taxes; (vii) Journal of proceedings of the county equalization board; (viii) Final settlement of tax books; and (ix) Original charge for all taxing units and certification; (B) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate and personal assessment record; (ii) Real estate and personal tax receipts recorded in tax books; and (iii) Redemption certificate; (C) Maintain for five (5) years, after rollback is complete, certification of tax adjustment for public utilities and regulated carriers (computation of utility tax); (D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Delinquent personal tax settlement; (ii) Land redemption report; (iii) State lands distribution; and (iv) Monthly tax distribution; (E) Maintain for one (1) year, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) Valuation of real and personal property of utilities; and (ii) Real and personal property tax correction forms;

(A) Permanently maintain: (i) Real estate, personal, and mineral tax book; (ii) Delinquent real estate; (iii) Personal property list; (iv) Lands forfeited to the state, and minerals; (v) Land book of state and federally owned lands; (vi) Clerk's deed of land sold for taxes; (vii) Journal of proceedings of the county equalization board; (viii) Final settlement of tax books; and (ix) Original charge for all taxing units and certification;

(i) Real estate, personal, and mineral tax book;

(ii) Delinquent real estate;

(iii) Personal property list;

(iv) Lands forfeited to the state, and minerals;

(v) Land book of state and federally owned lands;

(vi) Clerk's deed of land sold for taxes;

(vii) Journal of proceedings of the county equalization board;

(viii) Final settlement of tax books; and

(ix) Original charge for all taxing units and certification;

(B) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate and personal assessment record; (ii) Real estate and personal tax receipts recorded in tax books; and (iii) Redemption certificate;

(i) Real estate and personal assessment record;

(ii) Real estate and personal tax receipts recorded in tax books; and

(iii) Redemption certificate;

(C) Maintain for five (5) years, after rollback is complete, certification of tax adjustment for public utilities and regulated carriers (computation of utility tax);

(D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Delinquent personal tax settlement; (ii) Land redemption report; (iii) State lands distribution; and (iv) Monthly tax distribution;

(i) Delinquent personal tax settlement;

(ii) Land redemption report;

(iii) State lands distribution; and

(iv) Monthly tax distribution;

(E) Maintain for one (1) year, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) Valuation of real and personal property of utilities; and (ii) Real and personal property tax correction forms;

(i) Valuation of real and personal property of utilities; and

(ii) Real and personal property tax correction forms;

(2) (A) For county assessor's records, maintain for five (5) years: (i) Real estate appraisal card after reappraisal; (ii) Lists of names of taxpayers furnished to assessor by school boards; (iii) The personal, commercial, and industrial assessment forms; and (iv) Inactive homestead credit documents. (B) Prior to destruction of these forms, the documents shall be made available to the county collector;

(A) For county assessor's records, maintain for five (5) years: (i) Real estate appraisal card after reappraisal; (ii) Lists of names of taxpayers furnished to assessor by school boards; (iii) The personal, commercial, and industrial assessment forms; and (iv) Inactive homestead credit documents.

(i) Real estate appraisal card after reappraisal;

(ii) Lists of names of taxpayers furnished to assessor by school boards;

(iii) The personal, commercial, and industrial assessment forms; and

(iv) Inactive homestead credit documents.

(B) Prior to destruction of these forms, the documents shall be made available to the county collector;

(3) For county collector's records: (A) Maintain permanently: (i) Certified delinquent real estate list with publication certificate; (ii) Certified delinquent list for real estate forfeited to the Commissioner of State Lands with publication certification; (iii) Personal property tax book; (iv) Certified delinquent personal property list; and (v) Delinquent ad valorem tax lists for oil and gas interests; (B) Maintain for ten (10) years, tax settlements; (C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate redemption certificates; (ii) Cash receipts and disbursement journal; and (iii) Collector's copy of tax receipts; and (D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Daily collection reports; and (ii) Distraint of goods and garnishment to pay delinquent personal taxes.

(A) Maintain permanently: (i) Certified delinquent real estate list with publication certificate; (ii) Certified delinquent list for real estate forfeited to the Commissioner of State Lands with publication certification; (iii) Personal property tax book; (iv) Certified delinquent personal property list; and (v) Delinquent ad valorem tax lists for oil and gas interests;

(i) Certified delinquent real estate list with publication certificate;

(ii) Certified delinquent list for real estate forfeited to the Commissioner of State Lands with publication certification;

(iii) Personal property tax book;

(iv) Certified delinquent personal property list; and

(v) Delinquent ad valorem tax lists for oil and gas interests;

(B) Maintain for ten (10) years, tax settlements;

(C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) Real estate redemption certificates; (ii) Cash receipts and disbursement journal; and (iii) Collector's copy of tax receipts; and

(i) Real estate redemption certificates;

(ii) Cash receipts and disbursement journal; and

(iii) Collector's copy of tax receipts; and

(D) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Daily collection reports; and (ii) Distraint of goods and garnishment to pay delinquent personal taxes.

(i) Daily collection reports; and

(ii) Distraint of goods and garnishment to pay delinquent personal taxes.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 71,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-508 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-508
Joint municipal libraries - Joint city-county libraries
Status: in_force

(a) When any city council or governing body of a city of the first class shall have decided to establish and maintain a public library under the terms of this subchapter, the city board of trustees of the library appointed pursuant to this subchapter in fulfilling the purposes of this subchapter may contract with the municipal authorities of a neighboring city within this state or without this state if the city limits of the neighboring city so without this state extend to the state line of this state and are contiguous to the city limits of the city of the first class within this state, whereby a common library for the residents of both cities may be established and maintained by both cities. (b) The contract shall provide for the division of the total cost of establishing, maintaining, and operating the library between the cities, even though the library is located without this state. (c) However, the contract shall become effective only from and after its ratification by a majority of the elected members of the city council or the governing body of a city of the first class. (d) (1) The city board of trustees, with the consent of its governing body of the city, and the county library board, with the consent of the county quorum court, or any group of municipal public libraries, and any combination of them, may contract with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support a joint city-county public library system or regional public library system or may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement among themselves to coordinate public library services among the different jurisdictions. (2) Such a contract or interlocal agreement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city board of trustees, the county library board of trustees, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities. (e) Any library or joint city-county library or other library system created under this section for coordination of library services when so established and operated shall be a public city library for all the intents and purposes of this subchapter and of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30. (f) This section does not repeal any existing law and shall be cumulative to the provisions of §§ 13-2-501 - 13-2-503 , 13-2-505 - 13-2-507 , and 13-2-509 . Acts 1951, No. 36, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3210, 19-3211, 19-3211n; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 11.

(a) When any city council or governing body of a city of the first class shall have decided to establish and maintain a public library under the terms of this subchapter, the city board of trustees of the library appointed pursuant to this subchapter in fulfilling the purposes of this subchapter may contract with the municipal authorities of a neighboring city within this state or without this state if the city limits of the neighboring city so without this state extend to the state line of this state and are contiguous to the city limits of the city of the first class within this state, whereby a common library for the residents of both cities may be established and maintained by both cities.

(b) The contract shall provide for the division of the total cost of establishing, maintaining, and operating the library between the cities, even though the library is located without this state.

(c) However, the contract shall become effective only from and after its ratification by a majority of the elected members of the city council or the governing body of a city of the first class.

(d) (1) The city board of trustees, with the consent of its governing body of the city, and the county library board, with the consent of the county quorum court, or any group of municipal public libraries, and any combination of them, may contract with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support a joint city-county public library system or regional public library system or may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement among themselves to coordinate public library services among the different jurisdictions. (2) Such a contract or interlocal agreement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city board of trustees, the county library board of trustees, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities.

(1) The city board of trustees, with the consent of its governing body of the city, and the county library board, with the consent of the county quorum court, or any group of municipal public libraries, and any combination of them, may contract with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support a joint city-county public library system or regional public library system or may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement among themselves to coordinate public library services among the different jurisdictions.

(2) Such a contract or interlocal agreement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city board of trustees, the county library board of trustees, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities.

(e) Any library or joint city-county library or other library system created under this section for coordination of library services when so established and operated shall be a public city library for all the intents and purposes of this subchapter and of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30.

(f) This section does not repeal any existing law and shall be cumulative to the provisions of §§ 13-2-501 - 13-2-503 , 13-2-505 - 13-2-507 , and 13-2-509 .

Acts 1951, No. 36, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3210, 19-3211, 19-3211n; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-318 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-318
Tax exemptions
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1208.

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-303 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-15-303
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-302 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-15-302
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 26, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 26, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-2-105
Debit card and credit card payments
Status: in_force

(a) A library operated as an entity of the state, a county, or a municipality may accept a legal payment for fines, charges, donations, or purchases and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law. (b) (1) A library may enter into a contract with a debit card or credit card company and pay any fees normally charged by the debit card or credit card company for allowing the library to accept the debit card or credit card as payment subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (2) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the library shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the library by the debit card company or credit card company, which may be added to the payment amount. Added by Act 2021, No. 380,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A library operated as an entity of the state, a county, or a municipality may accept a legal payment for fines, charges, donations, or purchases and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

(b) (1) A library may enter into a contract with a debit card or credit card company and pay any fees normally charged by the debit card or credit card company for allowing the library to accept the debit card or credit card as payment subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section. (2) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the library shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the library by the debit card company or credit card company, which may be added to the payment amount.

(1) A library may enter into a contract with a debit card or credit card company and pay any fees normally charged by the debit card or credit card company for allowing the library to accept the debit card or credit card as payment subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(2) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the library shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the library by the debit card company or credit card company, which may be added to the payment amount.

Added by Act 2021, No. 380,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-14-103 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-103
Arkansas heritage trails
Status: in_force

(a) A heritage trail shall: (1) (A) Be a trail or route established by historic use and shall be historically significant as a result of that historic use. (B) A route shall not be required to exist as a discernible trail to qualify as a heritage trail, but its location shall be sufficiently known to permit evaluation of historical interest potential; (2) (A) Accurately follow the historic route with some deviations as necessary to avoid difficult routing through subsequent development or to enhance the public's enjoyment of the heritage trail. (B) Trail segments no longer possible to travel by trail due to subsequent development as motorized transportation routes may be designated and marked as segments that link to the historic trail; (3) Be of state or national significance to Arkansas or American history, including without limitation trade, commerce, exploration, migration, settlement, or military campaigns; (4) Have a far-reaching effect on broad patterns of American culture, including trails significant to the history of American Indians; and (5) (A) Have significant potential for public recreational use or historical interest based on historical interpretation and appreciation, including roadless segments developed as historic trails and at historic sites associated with the trail. (B) The presence of recreation potential unrelated to historic appreciation is not sufficient for designation as a heritage trail. (b) (1) A heritage trail shall follow as closely as possible and practicable the original trails or routes of travel of state historic significance. (2) The purpose of a heritage trail is the identification and protection of the historic route and its historic remnants and artifacts for public use and enjoyment. (c) A land-based or water-based component of an historic trail that is on state-owned land and meets the criteria for a heritage trail shall be included as a state-protected component of a heritage trail. (d) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall: (1) Administer the provisions of this chapter; and (2) Establish a uniform marker for the Arkansas heritage trails system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5617, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.

(a) A heritage trail shall: (1) (A) Be a trail or route established by historic use and shall be historically significant as a result of that historic use. (B) A route shall not be required to exist as a discernible trail to qualify as a heritage trail, but its location shall be sufficiently known to permit evaluation of historical interest potential; (2) (A) Accurately follow the historic route with some deviations as necessary to avoid difficult routing through subsequent development or to enhance the public's enjoyment of the heritage trail. (B) Trail segments no longer possible to travel by trail due to subsequent development as motorized transportation routes may be designated and marked as segments that link to the historic trail; (3) Be of state or national significance to Arkansas or American history, including without limitation trade, commerce, exploration, migration, settlement, or military campaigns; (4) Have a far-reaching effect on broad patterns of American culture, including trails significant to the history of American Indians; and (5) (A) Have significant potential for public recreational use or historical interest based on historical interpretation and appreciation, including roadless segments developed as historic trails and at historic sites associated with the trail. (B) The presence of recreation potential unrelated to historic appreciation is not sufficient for designation as a heritage trail.

(1) (A) Be a trail or route established by historic use and shall be historically significant as a result of that historic use. (B) A route shall not be required to exist as a discernible trail to qualify as a heritage trail, but its location shall be sufficiently known to permit evaluation of historical interest potential;

(A) Be a trail or route established by historic use and shall be historically significant as a result of that historic use.

(B) A route shall not be required to exist as a discernible trail to qualify as a heritage trail, but its location shall be sufficiently known to permit evaluation of historical interest potential;

(2) (A) Accurately follow the historic route with some deviations as necessary to avoid difficult routing through subsequent development or to enhance the public's enjoyment of the heritage trail. (B) Trail segments no longer possible to travel by trail due to subsequent development as motorized transportation routes may be designated and marked as segments that link to the historic trail;

(A) Accurately follow the historic route with some deviations as necessary to avoid difficult routing through subsequent development or to enhance the public's enjoyment of the heritage trail.

(B) Trail segments no longer possible to travel by trail due to subsequent development as motorized transportation routes may be designated and marked as segments that link to the historic trail;

(3) Be of state or national significance to Arkansas or American history, including without limitation trade, commerce, exploration, migration, settlement, or military campaigns;

(4) Have a far-reaching effect on broad patterns of American culture, including trails significant to the history of American Indians; and

(5) (A) Have significant potential for public recreational use or historical interest based on historical interpretation and appreciation, including roadless segments developed as historic trails and at historic sites associated with the trail. (B) The presence of recreation potential unrelated to historic appreciation is not sufficient for designation as a heritage trail.

(A) Have significant potential for public recreational use or historical interest based on historical interpretation and appreciation, including roadless segments developed as historic trails and at historic sites associated with the trail.

(B) The presence of recreation potential unrelated to historic appreciation is not sufficient for designation as a heritage trail.

(b) (1) A heritage trail shall follow as closely as possible and practicable the original trails or routes of travel of state historic significance. (2) The purpose of a heritage trail is the identification and protection of the historic route and its historic remnants and artifacts for public use and enjoyment.

(1) A heritage trail shall follow as closely as possible and practicable the original trails or routes of travel of state historic significance.

(2) The purpose of a heritage trail is the identification and protection of the historic route and its historic remnants and artifacts for public use and enjoyment.

(c) A land-based or water-based component of an historic trail that is on state-owned land and meets the criteria for a heritage trail shall be included as a state-protected component of a heritage trail.

(d) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall: (1) Administer the provisions of this chapter; and (2) Establish a uniform marker for the Arkansas heritage trails system.

(1) Administer the provisions of this chapter; and

(2) Establish a uniform marker for the Arkansas heritage trails system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5617, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-302 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-302
Court records
Status: in_force

If a county of the State of Arkansas maintains records for the county courts, the county shall maintain these records as follows: (1) (A) For circuit court, civil and criminal, domestic relations, and probate records: (i) The county shall permanently maintain: (a) Complete case files and written exhibits for all courts; (b) Case indices for all courts; (c) Case dockets for all courts; (d) Grand jury reports; (e) Grand juror lists; (f) Petit jury lists in criminal cases; (g) Original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a criminal case; and (h) All probate records required to be maintained under § 28-1-108 ; (ii) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Records and reports of costs; and (b) Fees assessed and collected; and (iii) The county shall maintain for three (3) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Canceled checks; (b) Bank statements; (c) Petit jury lists in civil cases and original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a civil case; and (d) Served and quashed warrants. (B) The county shall maintain records of the juvenile division of circuit court, in accordance with § 9-27-309 and other provisions of Title 9 and the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq.; (2) For county court records: (A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) County court records; (ii) Cemetery permits; (iii) Statements of receipt and expenditures; and (iv) County improvement district reports; and (B) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) County court files; (ii) County general claims dockets; (iii) County road claims dockets; (iv) Contracts for lease-purchase on rental payments; (v) County school board financial reports; (vi) Solid waste disposal revenue bonds; and (vii) Allocations of state funds for solid waste disposal; and (3) For quorum court records: (A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) Ordinance, appropriation ordinance, and resolution registers; (ii) Records of proceedings; (iii) Codification of ordinances; (iv) Registers of county advisory and administrative boards; (v) Appointments to subordinate service districts; and (vi) Quorum court minutes; and (B) The county shall maintain for one (1) year the county treasurer's monthly financial report. Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 83,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 1; 2007, No. 226, § 1.

If a county of the State of Arkansas maintains records for the county courts, the county shall maintain these records as follows:

(1) (A) For circuit court, civil and criminal, domestic relations, and probate records: (i) The county shall permanently maintain: (a) Complete case files and written exhibits for all courts; (b) Case indices for all courts; (c) Case dockets for all courts; (d) Grand jury reports; (e) Grand juror lists; (f) Petit jury lists in criminal cases; (g) Original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a criminal case; and (h) All probate records required to be maintained under § 28-1-108 ; (ii) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Records and reports of costs; and (b) Fees assessed and collected; and (iii) The county shall maintain for three (3) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Canceled checks; (b) Bank statements; (c) Petit jury lists in civil cases and original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a civil case; and (d) Served and quashed warrants. (B) The county shall maintain records of the juvenile division of circuit court, in accordance with § 9-27-309 and other provisions of Title 9 and the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq.;

(A) For circuit court, civil and criminal, domestic relations, and probate records: (i) The county shall permanently maintain: (a) Complete case files and written exhibits for all courts; (b) Case indices for all courts; (c) Case dockets for all courts; (d) Grand jury reports; (e) Grand juror lists; (f) Petit jury lists in criminal cases; (g) Original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a criminal case; and (h) All probate records required to be maintained under § 28-1-108 ; (ii) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Records and reports of costs; and (b) Fees assessed and collected; and (iii) The county shall maintain for three (3) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Canceled checks; (b) Bank statements; (c) Petit jury lists in civil cases and original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a civil case; and (d) Served and quashed warrants.

(i) The county shall permanently maintain: (a) Complete case files and written exhibits for all courts; (b) Case indices for all courts; (c) Case dockets for all courts; (d) Grand jury reports; (e) Grand juror lists; (f) Petit jury lists in criminal cases; (g) Original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a criminal case; and (h) All probate records required to be maintained under § 28-1-108 ;

(a) Complete case files and written exhibits for all courts;

(b) Case indices for all courts;

(c) Case dockets for all courts;

(d) Grand jury reports;

(e) Grand juror lists;

(f) Petit jury lists in criminal cases;

(g) Original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a criminal case; and

(h) All probate records required to be maintained under § 28-1-108 ;

(ii) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Records and reports of costs; and (b) Fees assessed and collected; and

(a) Records and reports of costs; and

(b) Fees assessed and collected; and

(iii) The county shall maintain for three (3) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (a) Canceled checks; (b) Bank statements; (c) Petit jury lists in civil cases and original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a civil case; and (d) Served and quashed warrants.

(a) Canceled checks;

(b) Bank statements;

(c) Petit jury lists in civil cases and original records, documents, and transcripts relating to the summoning of jurors and jury selection for a petit jury in a civil case; and

(d) Served and quashed warrants.

(B) The county shall maintain records of the juvenile division of circuit court, in accordance with § 9-27-309 and other provisions of Title 9 and the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq.;

(2) For county court records: (A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) County court records; (ii) Cemetery permits; (iii) Statements of receipt and expenditures; and (iv) County improvement district reports; and (B) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) County court files; (ii) County general claims dockets; (iii) County road claims dockets; (iv) Contracts for lease-purchase on rental payments; (v) County school board financial reports; (vi) Solid waste disposal revenue bonds; and (vii) Allocations of state funds for solid waste disposal; and

(A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) County court records; (ii) Cemetery permits; (iii) Statements of receipt and expenditures; and (iv) County improvement district reports; and

(i) County court records;

(ii) Cemetery permits;

(iii) Statements of receipt and expenditures; and

(iv) County improvement district reports; and

(B) The county shall maintain for ten (10) years, after audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit: (i) County court files; (ii) County general claims dockets; (iii) County road claims dockets; (iv) Contracts for lease-purchase on rental payments; (v) County school board financial reports; (vi) Solid waste disposal revenue bonds; and (vii) Allocations of state funds for solid waste disposal; and

(i) County court files;

(ii) County general claims dockets;

(iii) County road claims dockets;

(iv) Contracts for lease-purchase on rental payments;

(v) County school board financial reports;

(vi) Solid waste disposal revenue bonds; and

(vii) Allocations of state funds for solid waste disposal; and

(3) For quorum court records: (A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) Ordinance, appropriation ordinance, and resolution registers; (ii) Records of proceedings; (iii) Codification of ordinances; (iv) Registers of county advisory and administrative boards; (v) Appointments to subordinate service districts; and (vi) Quorum court minutes; and (B) The county shall maintain for one (1) year the county treasurer's monthly financial report.

(A) The county shall permanently maintain: (i) Ordinance, appropriation ordinance, and resolution registers; (ii) Records of proceedings; (iii) Codification of ordinances; (iv) Registers of county advisory and administrative boards; (v) Appointments to subordinate service districts; and (vi) Quorum court minutes; and

(i) Ordinance, appropriation ordinance, and resolution registers;

(ii) Records of proceedings;

(iii) Codification of ordinances;

(iv) Registers of county advisory and administrative boards;

(v) Appointments to subordinate service districts; and

(vi) Quorum court minutes; and

(B) The county shall maintain for one (1) year the county treasurer's monthly financial report.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 83,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 1; 2007, No. 226, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-408 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-2-408
Injuries to county public library property - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any penalties prescribed and notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Arkansas Library Materials Security Law, § 13-2-801 et seq., the county quorum court shall have the power to pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons committing injury upon library grounds or property or injuring or failing to return any book, periodical, or property belonging to the library. (b) The county library board or the county librarian may refuse the use of the library to such offenders. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 6.

(a) In addition to any penalties prescribed and notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Arkansas Library Materials Security Law, § 13-2-801 et seq., the county quorum court shall have the power to pass ordinances imposing suitable penalties for the punishment of persons committing injury upon library grounds or property or injuring or failing to return any book, periodical, or property belonging to the library.

(b) The county library board or the county librarian may refuse the use of the library to such offenders.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 6.