Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-306 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-306
State archeological landmarks - Penalty for disturbing
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An archeological site of significance to the scientific study or public representation of Arkansas's aboriginal past may be publicly designated by the Arkansas Archeological Survey as a state archeological landmark. (2) However, no sites shall be so designated without the express written consent of the state agency having jurisdiction over the land in question or, if it is on privately owned land, of the owner thereof. (b) When an archeological site has been designated as a state archeological landmark, excavation for the purpose of recovery or the recovery of one (1) or more artifacts from the state archeological landmark by a person other than the survey or its designated agent is a: (1) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (2) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less. (c) Once so designated, excavation for the purpose of recovery or the recovery of artifacts from such sites by persons other than the survey or its duly designated agents shall be a misdemeanor. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-804; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 3.

(a) (1) An archeological site of significance to the scientific study or public representation of Arkansas's aboriginal past may be publicly designated by the Arkansas Archeological Survey as a state archeological landmark. (2) However, no sites shall be so designated without the express written consent of the state agency having jurisdiction over the land in question or, if it is on privately owned land, of the owner thereof.

(1) An archeological site of significance to the scientific study or public representation of Arkansas's aboriginal past may be publicly designated by the Arkansas Archeological Survey as a state archeological landmark.

(2) However, no sites shall be so designated without the express written consent of the state agency having jurisdiction over the land in question or, if it is on privately owned land, of the owner thereof.

(b) When an archeological site has been designated as a state archeological landmark, excavation for the purpose of recovery or the recovery of one (1) or more artifacts from the state archeological landmark by a person other than the survey or its designated agent is a: (1) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (2) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.

(1) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or

(2) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of the artifacts excavated or recovered or the cost to restore or repair the damage to the archeological site is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.

(c) Once so designated, excavation for the purpose of recovery or the recovery of artifacts from such sites by persons other than the survey or its duly designated agents shall be a misdemeanor.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-804; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-405 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-405
Dispatch reports - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "dispatch reports" means records generated and kept regarding: (1) Incoming calls to the county sheriff's office involving reports or complaints from the general public; (2) Complaint cards; and (3) Radio traffic logs. (b) Dispatch reports shall be kept for a period of at least five (5) years, after which they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff. Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "dispatch reports" means records generated and kept regarding: (1) Incoming calls to the county sheriff's office involving reports or complaints from the general public; (2) Complaint cards; and (3) Radio traffic logs.

(1) Incoming calls to the county sheriff's office involving reports or complaints from the general public;

(2) Complaint cards; and

(3) Radio traffic logs.

(b) Dispatch reports shall be kept for a period of at least five (5) years, after which they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-10-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-101
Creation - Duties
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. (b) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall be composed of: (1) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; and (2) Four (4) commissioners appointed by the Governor. (c) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall: (1) Meet as necessary to review and approve the names of Medal of Honor recipients submitted for possible inclusion on the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; (2) Provide the Secretary of State the names of Medal of Honor recipients that are to be added to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; (3) Provide the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission design and layout recommendations for the adding of Medal of Honor recipients' names to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; and (4) Solicit, receive, and disburse funds necessary to accomplish the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission's duties under this subsection. (d) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission may receive donations and contributions from individuals, state appropriations, and public and private organizations in order to carry out the responsibilities of the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission. (e) The Secretary of State may be authorized by the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to perform maintenance, repair, alteration, additions, reconstruction, or upkeep of any kind on the monument. Amended by Act 2023, No. 362,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 926,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) There is created the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission.

(b) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall be composed of: (1) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; and (2) Four (4) commissioners appointed by the Governor.

(1) The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; and

(2) Four (4) commissioners appointed by the Governor.

(c) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall: (1) Meet as necessary to review and approve the names of Medal of Honor recipients submitted for possible inclusion on the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; (2) Provide the Secretary of State the names of Medal of Honor recipients that are to be added to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; (3) Provide the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission design and layout recommendations for the adding of Medal of Honor recipients' names to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; and (4) Solicit, receive, and disburse funds necessary to accomplish the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission's duties under this subsection.

(1) Meet as necessary to review and approve the names of Medal of Honor recipients submitted for possible inclusion on the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial;

(2) Provide the Secretary of State the names of Medal of Honor recipients that are to be added to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial;

(3) Provide the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission design and layout recommendations for the adding of Medal of Honor recipients' names to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; and

(4) Solicit, receive, and disburse funds necessary to accomplish the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission's duties under this subsection.

(d) The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission may receive donations and contributions from individuals, state appropriations, and public and private organizations in order to carry out the responsibilities of the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission.

(e) The Secretary of State may be authorized by the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to perform maintenance, repair, alteration, additions, reconstruction, or upkeep of any kind on the monument.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 362,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 926,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-319 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-319
Investment by retirement systems
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of any retirement system now existing or created by the General Assembly may invest its funds in bonds issued under this subchapter. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1209.

The board of trustees of any retirement system now existing or created by the General Assembly may invest its funds in bonds issued under this subchapter.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-14-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-102
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Provide for the increasing outdoor recreational needs of the State of Arkansas; (2) Promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas, and historic resources of the state; and (3) Recognize the valuable contributions that volunteers and private, nonprofit trail groups have made to the development and maintenance of historic trails by encouraging and assisting volunteer citizen involvement in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails. Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) Provide for the increasing outdoor recreational needs of the State of Arkansas;

(2) Promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas, and historic resources of the state; and

(3) Recognize the valuable contributions that volunteers and private, nonprofit trail groups have made to the development and maintenance of historic trails by encouraging and assisting volunteer citizen involvement in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails.

Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-806 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-2-806
Relation with other criminal or civil proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subchapter are supplemental to other criminal statutes. (b) An acquittal or conviction obtained under this subchapter shall not be a bar to civil proceedings or actions arising from the same incident. Acts 1995, No. 906, § 5.

(a) The provisions of this subchapter are supplemental to other criminal statutes.

(b) An acquittal or conviction obtained under this subchapter shall not be a bar to civil proceedings or actions arising from the same incident.

Acts 1995, No. 906, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-317 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-317
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Department of Parks and Tourism is authorized to issue bonds to refund any bonds issued under the authority of this subchapter. (b) All refunding bonds issued under this section shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of such bonds. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1207.

(a) The Director of the Department of Parks and Tourism is authorized to issue bonds to refund any bonds issued under the authority of this subchapter.

(b) All refunding bonds issued under this section shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this subchapter and shall have all the attributes of such bonds.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-404 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-404
Conveyance of exhumed remains
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If human skeletal burial remains are exhumed for relocation, then at the request of a direct descendant, that of a specific church, or that of a Native American tribal group recognized by the United States Government who can provide written or scientific documentation of such descent, or of direct church or tribal affiliation with the human skeletal burial remains, the human skeletal burial remains will be conveyed to such an individual or entity. (2) If human skeletal remains are conveyed to an individual or entity under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, burial furniture exhumed with the human skeletal remains shall be conveyed to the individual or entity. (b) By consultation with the groups mentioned in subsection (a) of this section, scientific studies may be undertaken. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 8; 2011, No. 705, § 1.

(a) (1) If human skeletal burial remains are exhumed for relocation, then at the request of a direct descendant, that of a specific church, or that of a Native American tribal group recognized by the United States Government who can provide written or scientific documentation of such descent, or of direct church or tribal affiliation with the human skeletal burial remains, the human skeletal burial remains will be conveyed to such an individual or entity. (2) If human skeletal remains are conveyed to an individual or entity under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, burial furniture exhumed with the human skeletal remains shall be conveyed to the individual or entity.

(1) If human skeletal burial remains are exhumed for relocation, then at the request of a direct descendant, that of a specific church, or that of a Native American tribal group recognized by the United States Government who can provide written or scientific documentation of such descent, or of direct church or tribal affiliation with the human skeletal burial remains, the human skeletal burial remains will be conveyed to such an individual or entity.

(2) If human skeletal remains are conveyed to an individual or entity under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, burial furniture exhumed with the human skeletal remains shall be conveyed to the individual or entity.

(b) By consultation with the groups mentioned in subsection (a) of this section, scientific studies may be undertaken.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 8; 2011, No. 705, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-308 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-308
Privilege of using books
Status: in_force

The officers of the several departments of the state, who are entitled to the use of the Library of the Secretary of State, may introduce citizens or strangers into the library, who shall have the privilege, during all seasonable hours, to read any of the books therein. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 4438; Pope's Dig., § 5473; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-311.

The officers of the several departments of the state, who are entitled to the use of the Library of the Secretary of State, may introduce citizens or strangers into the library, who shall have the privilege, during all seasonable hours, to read any of the books therein.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 4438; Pope's Dig., § 5473; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-701 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Confidential library records" means documents or information in any format retained in a library that identifies a patron as having requested, used, or obtained specific materials, including, but not limited to, circulation of library books, materials, computer database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, patent searches, requests for photocopies of library materials, title reserve requests, or the use of audiovisual materials, films, or records; and (2) "Patron" means any individual who requests, uses, or receives services, books, or other materials from a library. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Confidential library records" means documents or information in any format retained in a library that identifies a patron as having requested, used, or obtained specific materials, including, but not limited to, circulation of library books, materials, computer database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, patent searches, requests for photocopies of library materials, title reserve requests, or the use of audiovisual materials, films, or records; and

(2) "Patron" means any individual who requests, uses, or receives services, books, or other materials from a library.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-301 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-7-301
Acquisition and restoration of property - Historic center
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall acquire title to the east one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on which is situated: (1) The building that was the last capitol building of the Territory of Arkansas, in which was adopted the first Constitution for the State of Arkansas; (2) A building designed by the architect of the Old State Capitol; (3) The building in which was published the second newspaper to be published west of the Mississippi River; and (4) A historic building more than one hundred (100) years old. (b) The state shall restore the buildings to their original condition so far as possible and landscape the grounds surrounding them for the purpose of maintaining them as a historic center, interesting to the inhabitants of the state and to tourists who visit Arkansas. Acts 1939, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-101.

(a) The state shall acquire title to the east one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on which is situated: (1) The building that was the last capitol building of the Territory of Arkansas, in which was adopted the first Constitution for the State of Arkansas; (2) A building designed by the architect of the Old State Capitol; (3) The building in which was published the second newspaper to be published west of the Mississippi River; and (4) A historic building more than one hundred (100) years old.

(1) The building that was the last capitol building of the Territory of Arkansas, in which was adopted the first Constitution for the State of Arkansas;

(2) A building designed by the architect of the Old State Capitol;

(3) The building in which was published the second newspaper to be published west of the Mississippi River; and

(4) A historic building more than one hundred (100) years old.

(b) The state shall restore the buildings to their original condition so far as possible and landscape the grounds surrounding them for the purpose of maintaining them as a historic center, interesting to the inhabitants of the state and to tourists who visit Arkansas.

Acts 1939, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-406 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-406
Orders of protection
Status: in_force

Orders of protection issued by a circuit court under § 9-15-201 et seq. shall be retained for a period of ten (10) years, after which time they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

Orders of protection issued by a circuit court under § 9-15-201 et seq. shall be retained for a period of ten (10) years, after which time they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-605 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-605
Prerequisites for construction or maintenance of libraries
Status: in_force

No county, city, town, or combination thereof acting as a regional library district of this state shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c)7 of the compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except: (1) After compliance with the Arkansas Constitution and any laws applicable to the county, city, town, or combination thereof relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit; and (2) After submitting the plan to the State Library Board for approval. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-311.

No county, city, town, or combination thereof acting as a regional library district of this state shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, subdivision (c)7 of the compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except:

(1) After compliance with the Arkansas Constitution and any laws applicable to the county, city, town, or combination thereof relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit; and

(2) After submitting the plan to the State Library Board for approval.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-207 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-207
Housing for survey
Status: in_force

The University of Arkansas and cooperating institutions shall provide appropriate housing to the extent that it is available in the nature of laboratory and office space for Arkansas Archeological Survey personnel without cost to the survey. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1015.

The University of Arkansas and cooperating institutions shall provide appropriate housing to the extent that it is available in the nature of laboratory and office space for Arkansas Archeological Survey personnel without cost to the survey.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-303 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-8-303
Rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter that shall include criteria for the distribution of grant funds, including without limitation the following factors: (1) Estimated economic and tourism impact of the project; (2) Availability of other project funding sources; and (3) Overall project cost. Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter that shall include criteria for the distribution of grant funds, including without limitation the following factors:

(1) Estimated economic and tourism impact of the project;

(2) Availability of other project funding sources; and

(3) Overall project cost.

Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-704 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-704
Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, which shall advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and staff of the Delta Cultural Center on: (1) The development of permanent and temporary exhibits; (2) A plan for the acquisition of resource materials; and (3) The development of educational and other programming. (b) (1) The board shall consist of eleven (11) members. (2) (A) The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board. (B) The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be: (i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; (ii) A Delta blues musician; (iii) Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and (iv) Five (5) members at large. (3) The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board. (c) (1) The members of the board appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms. (2) No member of the board shall be eligible for appointment to more than two (2) consecutive full terms. (d) The chair will be elected by members for a one-year term. (e) Any vacancy in the membership of the board other than by the expiration of the term of office shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the term of the membership that became vacant. (f) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but they may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5589, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 80; 1999, No. 1074, § 1; 2001, No. 1260, § 1.

(a) There is created the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, which shall advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and staff of the Delta Cultural Center on: (1) The development of permanent and temporary exhibits; (2) A plan for the acquisition of resource materials; and (3) The development of educational and other programming.

(1) The development of permanent and temporary exhibits;

(2) A plan for the acquisition of resource materials; and

(3) The development of educational and other programming.

(b) (1) The board shall consist of eleven (11) members. (2) (A) The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board. (B) The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be: (i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; (ii) A Delta blues musician; (iii) Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and (iv) Five (5) members at large. (3) The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board.

(1) The board shall consist of eleven (11) members.

(2) (A) The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board. (B) The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be: (i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; (ii) A Delta blues musician; (iii) Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and (iv) Five (5) members at large.

(A) The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board.

(B) The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be: (i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; (ii) A Delta blues musician; (iii) Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and (iv) Five (5) members at large.

(i) Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta;

(ii) A Delta blues musician;

(iii) Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and

(iv) Five (5) members at large.

(3) The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board.

(c) (1) The members of the board appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms. (2) No member of the board shall be eligible for appointment to more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

(1) The members of the board appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms.

(2) No member of the board shall be eligible for appointment to more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

(d) The chair will be elected by members for a one-year term.

(e) Any vacancy in the membership of the board other than by the expiration of the term of office shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the term of the membership that became vacant.

(f) The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but they may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5589, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 80; 1999, No. 1074, § 1; 2001, No. 1260, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-606 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-606
Interstate library districts included
Status: in_force

(a) An interstate library district lying partly within this state may claim to be entitled to receive state aid in support of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this state. (b) For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this state will consider that portion of the area which lies within this state as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. (c) Subject to any applicable laws of this state, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-313.

(a) An interstate library district lying partly within this state may claim to be entitled to receive state aid in support of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this state.

(b) For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this state will consider that portion of the area which lies within this state as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly.

(c) Subject to any applicable laws of this state, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1005 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1005
Museum's right to claim ownership of undocumented property
Status: in_force

(a) Undocumented property in the possession of a museum shall become the museum's property if no person has claimed the undocumented property within seven (7) years after the museum documented possession of the undocumented property. (b) This section does not vest ownership of the undocumented property in the museum if the undocumented property is determined later to be: (1) Stolen property; or (2) Property whose ownership is subject to federal law. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

(a) Undocumented property in the possession of a museum shall become the museum's property if no person has claimed the undocumented property within seven (7) years after the museum documented possession of the undocumented property.

(b) This section does not vest ownership of the undocumented property in the museum if the undocumented property is determined later to be: (1) Stolen property; or (2) Property whose ownership is subject to federal law.

(1) Stolen property; or

(2) Property whose ownership is subject to federal law.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-202 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-202
Survey's functions
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall initiate, operate, and maintain a program in archeology which shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas of action: (1) Excavation of archeological and historical sites, ruins, and mounds for the purpose of securing data and objects relating to early humans in Arkansas; (2) Fundamental research in Arkansas archeology and encouragement of public cooperation in the preservation of Arkansas antiquities; (3) Research in and study of anthropology, soil, geology, and related social and physical sciences, both prior to excavation and thereafter, in order to plan and aid in discovery of sites and artifacts and their proper assessment once discovered; (4) Publication of findings in terms of their scientific, popular, and cultural values; (5) Display and custodianship of relics, artifacts, sites, and other tangible results of the program; and (6) Educational activities providing a stimulus to archeological efforts and the encouragement of archeological societies, parks, and museums. Acts 1959, No. 82, § 2; 1967, No. 39, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1002, 9-1011; Acts 1991, No. 274, § 1.

The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall initiate, operate, and maintain a program in archeology which shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas of action:

(1) Excavation of archeological and historical sites, ruins, and mounds for the purpose of securing data and objects relating to early humans in Arkansas;

(2) Fundamental research in Arkansas archeology and encouragement of public cooperation in the preservation of Arkansas antiquities;

(3) Research in and study of anthropology, soil, geology, and related social and physical sciences, both prior to excavation and thereafter, in order to plan and aid in discovery of sites and artifacts and their proper assessment once discovered;

(4) Publication of findings in terms of their scientific, popular, and cultural values;

(5) Display and custodianship of relics, artifacts, sites, and other tangible results of the program; and

(6) Educational activities providing a stimulus to archeological efforts and the encouragement of archeological societies, parks, and museums.

Acts 1959, No. 82, § 2; 1967, No. 39, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1002, 9-1011; Acts 1991, No. 274, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-501 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Historic Preservation Loan Act. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 1.

This subchapter may be cited as the Historic Preservation Loan Act.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-309 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-309
Terms and characteristics of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) As the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall determine, bonds issued pursuant to this subchapter may: (1) Be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (2) Be in a form and denomination as the secretary determines; (3) Have such date or dates, may be stated to mature at such times, and bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, as the secretary determines, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum; (4) Be made payable at places within or without the State of Arkansas; (5) Be made subject to terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, as determined by the secretary; (6) Be issued in series from time to time; and (7) Contain such terms and conditions as the secretary determines. (b) Subject to provisions as to registration as set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5566, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) As the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall determine, bonds issued pursuant to this subchapter may: (1) Be coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or may be registrable as to principal only or as to principal and interest, and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination; (2) Be in a form and denomination as the secretary determines; (3) Have such date or dates, may be stated to mature at such times, and bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, as the secretary determines, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum; (4) Be made payable at places within or without the State of Arkansas; (5) Be made subject to terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, as determined by the secretary; (6) Be issued in series from time to time; and (7) Contain such terms and conditions as the secretary determines.

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

(2) Be in a form and denomination as the secretary determines;

(3) Have such date or dates, may be stated to mature at such times, and bear interest payable at such times and at such rate or rates, as the secretary determines, provided that no bond may bear interest at a rate exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum;

(4) Be made payable at places within or without the State of Arkansas;

(5) Be made subject to terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, as determined by the secretary;

(6) Be issued in series from time to time; and

(7) Contain such terms and conditions as the secretary determines.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5566, 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. § 13-13-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-105
Expiration of Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall cease to exist effective December 31, 2015. Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall cease to exist effective December 31, 2015.

Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-2-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1347,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 555, §§ 1, 2; 2005, No. 1994, § 80.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1347,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 555, §§ 1, 2; 2005, No. 1994, § 80.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-505 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-505
Loan program - Duties of program
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall make direct loans or loan subsidies upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate to owners of registered cultural properties for the restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of those properties in accordance with this subchapter. (b) The program shall adopt rules to govern the application procedure and requirements for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter. (c) The program shall adopt rules to govern the deposits with lending institutions for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter. (d) (1) The program shall adopt a system for the priority ranking of historic preservation projects, both eligible and ineligible for federal funding assistance, for which loan or loan subsidy applications have been received by the program. (2) The system shall be based on factors including geographic distribution of recipient projects, severity of deterioration of the registered property, the degree of architectural and construction detail in the loan application demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of the registered cultural property, and availability of other funding for the project. (3) All loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be granted pursuant to this system, and the system shall be reviewed annually by the program. (e) The program shall monitor the fund and shall prepare an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the operations of the fund. (f) The program has the authority necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by this subchapter. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 5.

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall make direct loans or loan subsidies upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate to owners of registered cultural properties for the restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of those properties in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) The program shall adopt rules to govern the application procedure and requirements for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter.

(c) The program shall adopt rules to govern the deposits with lending institutions for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter.

(d) (1) The program shall adopt a system for the priority ranking of historic preservation projects, both eligible and ineligible for federal funding assistance, for which loan or loan subsidy applications have been received by the program. (2) The system shall be based on factors including geographic distribution of recipient projects, severity of deterioration of the registered property, the degree of architectural and construction detail in the loan application demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of the registered cultural property, and availability of other funding for the project. (3) All loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be granted pursuant to this system, and the system shall be reviewed annually by the program.

(1) The program shall adopt a system for the priority ranking of historic preservation projects, both eligible and ineligible for federal funding assistance, for which loan or loan subsidy applications have been received by the program.

(2) The system shall be based on factors including geographic distribution of recipient projects, severity of deterioration of the registered property, the degree of architectural and construction detail in the loan application demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of the registered cultural property, and availability of other funding for the project.

(3) All loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be granted pursuant to this system, and the system shall be reviewed annually by the program.

(e) The program shall monitor the fund and shall prepare an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the operations of the fund.

(f) The program has the authority necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by this subchapter.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-706 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-706
Use of information in evidence
Status: in_force

Personally identifiable information obtained in any manner other than as provided in this subchapter shall not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, arbitration, or other proceeding before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the state or political subdivision of the state. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.

Personally identifiable information obtained in any manner other than as provided in this subchapter shall not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, arbitration, or other proceeding before any court, grand jury, department, officer, agency, regulatory body, legislative committee, or other authority of the state or political subdivision of the state.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-309 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-309
Removal of books
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be permitted to remove any book from the Library of the Secretary of State except the Governor, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of circuit courts, and attorneys for the state. (b) No person shall be permitted to remove any book from the library without giving a receipt therefor to the Secretary of State. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4435, 4436; Pope's Dig., §§ 5470, 5471; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-308, 5-309.

(a) No person shall be permitted to remove any book from the Library of the Secretary of State except the Governor, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of circuit courts, and attorneys for the state.

(b) No person shall be permitted to remove any book from the library without giving a receipt therefor to the Secretary of State.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, §§ 8, 9; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4435, 4436; Pope's Dig., §§ 5470, 5471; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-308, 5-309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-307 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-307
Marriage records - License and bond records
Status: in_force

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county marriage records, licenses, and bonds records for the county as follows, if they are currently being maintained: (1) Maintain permanently: (A) Marriage record and index; (B) Clerical licenses and credentials; (C) Medical license for physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, and chiropractors; and (D) Record of marks and brands; (2) Maintain for seven (7) years: (A) Surety bonds for county and township officials (until 1986); (B) County employees blanket bonds; and (C) Oaths and bonds of county officials, deputies, school supervisors, etc.; and (3) Maintain for one (1) year: (A) Notice of intention to wed; (B) Going-out-of-business sale license; (C) Bond for going-out-of-business sale license; (D) Transient merchant license; (E) Transient merchant license bond; (F) Garnishment bonds; and (G) Mercury refiners license. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 6.

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county marriage records, licenses, and bonds records for the county as follows, if they are currently being maintained:

(1) Maintain permanently: (A) Marriage record and index; (B) Clerical licenses and credentials; (C) Medical license for physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, and chiropractors; and (D) Record of marks and brands;

(A) Marriage record and index;

(B) Clerical licenses and credentials;

(C) Medical license for physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, and chiropractors; and

(D) Record of marks and brands;

(2) Maintain for seven (7) years: (A) Surety bonds for county and township officials (until 1986); (B) County employees blanket bonds; and (C) Oaths and bonds of county officials, deputies, school supervisors, etc.; and

(A) Surety bonds for county and township officials (until 1986);

(B) County employees blanket bonds; and

(C) Oaths and bonds of county officials, deputies, school supervisors, etc.; and

(3) Maintain for one (1) year: (A) Notice of intention to wed; (B) Going-out-of-business sale license; (C) Bond for going-out-of-business sale license; (D) Transient merchant license; (E) Transient merchant license bond; (F) Garnishment bonds; and (G) Mercury refiners license.

(A) Notice of intention to wed;

(B) Going-out-of-business sale license;

(C) Bond for going-out-of-business sale license;

(D) Transient merchant license;

(E) Transient merchant license bond;

(F) Garnishment bonds; and

(G) Mercury refiners license.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-13-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-101
Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is created to assist the Division of Arkansas Heritage in carrying out its duties and responsibilities as provided in this chapter. (b) The purpose of the commission is to: (1) Promote a suitable statewide observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War; (2) Cooperate and assist national, state, and local organizations with programs and activities suitable for the sesquicentennial observance; (3) Assist in ensuring that any observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is inclusive and appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of views of all people affected by the Civil War; and (4) Provide assistance for the development of programs, projects, and activities on the Civil War that have lasting educational value. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5615, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is created to assist the Division of Arkansas Heritage in carrying out its duties and responsibilities as provided in this chapter.

(b) The purpose of the commission is to: (1) Promote a suitable statewide observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War; (2) Cooperate and assist national, state, and local organizations with programs and activities suitable for the sesquicentennial observance; (3) Assist in ensuring that any observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is inclusive and appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of views of all people affected by the Civil War; and (4) Provide assistance for the development of programs, projects, and activities on the Civil War that have lasting educational value.

(1) Promote a suitable statewide observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War;

(2) Cooperate and assist national, state, and local organizations with programs and activities suitable for the sesquicentennial observance;

(3) Assist in ensuring that any observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is inclusive and appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of views of all people affected by the Civil War; and

(4) Provide assistance for the development of programs, projects, and activities on the Civil War that have lasting educational value.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5615, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-13-104 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-104
Funding
Status: in_force

The General Assembly shall allocate sufficient funding to support the activities of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.

The General Assembly shall allocate sufficient funding to support the activities of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.

Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-410 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-410
Items in the possession of a county sheriff's office not pursuant to a criminal investigation or court case
Status: in_force

(a) Any item in the possession of a county sheriff's office that is not associated with a criminal investigation or court case, such as a misplaced or lost-and-found item, shall be retained for one (1) year or until the rightful owner reclaims the item. (b) At the end of the period of time prescribed by this section, the county sheriff may request that the county judge authorize the disposal of any such item through destruction, public sale, or transfer of ownership to the county sheriff's office if the item would serve a needed public benefit. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

(a) Any item in the possession of a county sheriff's office that is not associated with a criminal investigation or court case, such as a misplaced or lost-and-found item, shall be retained for one (1) year or until the rightful owner reclaims the item.

(b) At the end of the period of time prescribed by this section, the county sheriff may request that the county judge authorize the disposal of any such item through destruction, public sale, or transfer of ownership to the county sheriff's office if the item would serve a needed public benefit.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-304 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-304
Cooperation by state and local entities
Status: in_force

(a) All state agencies, departments, institutions, and commissions, as well as all counties and municipalities, shall cooperate fully with the Arkansas Archeological Survey in the preservation, protection, excavation, and evaluation of artifacts and sites. (b) To that end, where any site or artifacts may be found or discovered on property owned or controlled by the state or by any county or municipality, the agency, bureau, commission, governmental subdivision, or county or municipality, having control over or owning the property or preparing to excavate or perform work upon the property or currently performing work of any type upon the property is urged to notify the survey of the discovery and location of the site or artifacts. (c) Any state or local entity shall cooperate to the fullest extent practicable with the survey to preserve and prevent the destruction of the site or artifacts and to allow the survey to assist in, and effect, the removal of artifacts by means designed to preserve and permit the study and evaluation of the artifacts. (d) The provisions of this subchapter shall be made known to contractors by the state agencies doing the contracting. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-803.

(a) All state agencies, departments, institutions, and commissions, as well as all counties and municipalities, shall cooperate fully with the Arkansas Archeological Survey in the preservation, protection, excavation, and evaluation of artifacts and sites.

(b) To that end, where any site or artifacts may be found or discovered on property owned or controlled by the state or by any county or municipality, the agency, bureau, commission, governmental subdivision, or county or municipality, having control over or owning the property or preparing to excavate or perform work upon the property or currently performing work of any type upon the property is urged to notify the survey of the discovery and location of the site or artifacts.

(c) Any state or local entity shall cooperate to the fullest extent practicable with the survey to preserve and prevent the destruction of the site or artifacts and to allow the survey to assist in, and effect, the removal of artifacts by means designed to preserve and permit the study and evaluation of the artifacts.

(d) The provisions of this subchapter shall be made known to contractors by the state agencies doing the contracting.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-316 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-316
Administration of debt-servicing provisions - Bond guaranty fund
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall notify the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved when the secretary has determined to issue bonds under this subchapter and the amount of investment earnings pledged. (b) (1) Thereafter, the secretary shall constantly keep advised of revenues derived from the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center. (2) If it develops that all or any portion of the investment earnings pledged will actually be needed to satisfy the terms of the pledge, the secretary shall promptly notify the State Board of Finance of the amount that will be actually needed each month to provide for the payment of interest, principal, and paying agents' fees and for the maintenance of reserves as specified by the secretary in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing and securing the bonds, which monthly amount is designated the "debt service amount". (c) At the receipt of the notice, the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved shall set aside the debt service amount of the investment earnings and, subject to first complying with any pledge heretofore or any time hereafter made of investment earnings authorized by the Industrial Development Guaranty Bond Act, § 15-4-701 et seq., shall pay the debt service amount directly to the secretary in a bank or banks selected by the secretary and designated the "Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center Bond Guaranty Fund", also known as the "Center Guaranty Fund". (d) (1) Moneys in the fund shall be used to pay the principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds and to maintain reserves as authorized by this subchapter. (2) (A) The payments shall continue until the secretary shall determine that center revenues in the future will be sufficient and shall notify the State Board of Finance to cease paying the debt service amount. (B) The payments, within the limits of outstanding pledges made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be resumed and discontinued as required. (e) The debt service amount and all moneys deposited or to be deposited in the fund are declared to be cash funds, restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as authorized in this subchapter. (f) So long as any bonds authorized by this subchapter are outstanding, the authorization made shall not be repealed or diminished without providing an alternate source of funds sufficient to satisfy all revenue pledges made to bonds issued under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5577, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5576, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5575, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall notify the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved when the secretary has determined to issue bonds under this subchapter and the amount of investment earnings pledged.

(b) (1) Thereafter, the secretary shall constantly keep advised of revenues derived from the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center. (2) If it develops that all or any portion of the investment earnings pledged will actually be needed to satisfy the terms of the pledge, the secretary shall promptly notify the State Board of Finance of the amount that will be actually needed each month to provide for the payment of interest, principal, and paying agents' fees and for the maintenance of reserves as specified by the secretary in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing and securing the bonds, which monthly amount is designated the "debt service amount".

(1) Thereafter, the secretary shall constantly keep advised of revenues derived from the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center.

(2) If it develops that all or any portion of the investment earnings pledged will actually be needed to satisfy the terms of the pledge, the secretary shall promptly notify the State Board of Finance of the amount that will be actually needed each month to provide for the payment of interest, principal, and paying agents' fees and for the maintenance of reserves as specified by the secretary in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing and securing the bonds, which monthly amount is designated the "debt service amount".

(c) At the receipt of the notice, the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved shall set aside the debt service amount of the investment earnings and, subject to first complying with any pledge heretofore or any time hereafter made of investment earnings authorized by the Industrial Development Guaranty Bond Act, § 15-4-701 et seq., shall pay the debt service amount directly to the secretary in a bank or banks selected by the secretary and designated the "Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center Bond Guaranty Fund", also known as the "Center Guaranty Fund".

(d) (1) Moneys in the fund shall be used to pay the principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds and to maintain reserves as authorized by this subchapter. (2) (A) The payments shall continue until the secretary shall determine that center revenues in the future will be sufficient and shall notify the State Board of Finance to cease paying the debt service amount. (B) The payments, within the limits of outstanding pledges made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be resumed and discontinued as required.

(1) Moneys in the fund shall be used to pay the principal of, interest on, and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds and to maintain reserves as authorized by this subchapter.

(2) (A) The payments shall continue until the secretary shall determine that center revenues in the future will be sufficient and shall notify the State Board of Finance to cease paying the debt service amount. (B) The payments, within the limits of outstanding pledges made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be resumed and discontinued as required.

(A) The payments shall continue until the secretary shall determine that center revenues in the future will be sufficient and shall notify the State Board of Finance to cease paying the debt service amount.

(B) The payments, within the limits of outstanding pledges made pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, shall be resumed and discontinued as required.

(e) The debt service amount and all moneys deposited or to be deposited in the fund are declared to be cash funds, restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as authorized in this subchapter.

(f) So long as any bonds authorized by this subchapter are outstanding, the authorization made shall not be repealed or diminished without providing an alternate source of funds sufficient to satisfy all revenue pledges made to bonds issued under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5577, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5576, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5575, 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. § 13-5-206 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-5-206
Program of grants-in-aid and technical assistance
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall establish and carry out a program of grants-in-aid to eligible museums or, in appropriate cases, organizations engaged in or concerned with history, science, art, or culture on the basis of fifty percent (50%) state grant funds and fifty percent (50%) of the funds to be provided by the museum, as follows: (1) Only museums and programs concerned with historical, scientific, cultural, or artistically oriented programs offering nonprofit services to the general public may make application for and qualify for funds under this subchapter; (2) None of the funds received by a museum or other organization which qualifies or utilizes funds under this subchapter shall be used as matching funds for other state funds; and (3) All requests for state grant funds under this subchapter shall be prepared on forms promulgated or approved by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and with reasonable rules to be promulgated by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the administration of this subchapter. (b) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall provide technical assistance and information to all museums and museum personnel in Arkansas, within the limitations of available staff and funding. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5561, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 832, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.8; Acts 2001, No. 802, § 2.

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall establish and carry out a program of grants-in-aid to eligible museums or, in appropriate cases, organizations engaged in or concerned with history, science, art, or culture on the basis of fifty percent (50%) state grant funds and fifty percent (50%) of the funds to be provided by the museum, as follows: (1) Only museums and programs concerned with historical, scientific, cultural, or artistically oriented programs offering nonprofit services to the general public may make application for and qualify for funds under this subchapter; (2) None of the funds received by a museum or other organization which qualifies or utilizes funds under this subchapter shall be used as matching funds for other state funds; and (3) All requests for state grant funds under this subchapter shall be prepared on forms promulgated or approved by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and with reasonable rules to be promulgated by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the administration of this subchapter.

(1) Only museums and programs concerned with historical, scientific, cultural, or artistically oriented programs offering nonprofit services to the general public may make application for and qualify for funds under this subchapter;

(2) None of the funds received by a museum or other organization which qualifies or utilizes funds under this subchapter shall be used as matching funds for other state funds; and

(3) All requests for state grant funds under this subchapter shall be prepared on forms promulgated or approved by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and with reasonable rules to be promulgated by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for the administration of this subchapter.

(b) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall provide technical assistance and information to all museums and museum personnel in Arkansas, within the limitations of available staff and funding.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5561, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 832, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.8; Acts 2001, No. 802, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-107 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-107
State Historic Preservation Officer - Appointment and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall designate the State Historic Preservation Officer who shall be an employee of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (b) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall be responsible for conducting relations with the representatives of the United States Government, the respective states, governmental units within Arkansas, state agencies, organizations, and individuals with regard to matters of historic preservation. (c) The State Historic Preservation Officer is charged with the responsibility for the professional and fiscal conduct of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, including the program carried out under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5601, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-907.

(a) The Governor shall designate the State Historic Preservation Officer who shall be an employee of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(b) The State Historic Preservation Officer shall be responsible for conducting relations with the representatives of the United States Government, the respective states, governmental units within Arkansas, state agencies, organizations, and individuals with regard to matters of historic preservation.

(c) The State Historic Preservation Officer is charged with the responsibility for the professional and fiscal conduct of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, including the program carried out under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5601, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-402 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-2-402
Librarian
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be appointed to the office of county librarian unless prior to appointment the person is recommended for appointment by the county library board, if the board has been created. (b) The county librarian shall conduct the library according to the most acceptable library methods. Acts 1927, No. 244, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 2632; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1004; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 2.

(a) No person shall be appointed to the office of county librarian unless prior to appointment the person is recommended for appointment by the county library board, if the board has been created.

(b) The county librarian shall conduct the library according to the most acceptable library methods.

Acts 1927, No. 244, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 2632; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1004; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-321 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-321
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to employ such full-time or temporary professional, technical, and other consulting services as the secretary shall determine necessary or desirable in assisting the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to carry out effectively the authority, functions, powers, and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this subchapter. (b) However, the salaries of regular employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., and by the provisions of the Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, §§ 19-4-1601 and 21-5-101 . (c) The Director of the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center shall be employed by the secretary. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5579, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 11; 1979, No. 832, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1211; Acts 1991, No. 343, § 3(b).

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to employ such full-time or temporary professional, technical, and other consulting services as the secretary shall determine necessary or desirable in assisting the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to carry out effectively the authority, functions, powers, and duties conferred and imposed upon it by this subchapter.

(b) However, the salaries of regular employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., and by the provisions of the Regular Salary Procedures and Restrictions Act, §§ 19-4-1601 and 21-5-101 .

(c) The Director of the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center shall be employed by the secretary.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5579, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 11; 1979, No. 832, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1211; Acts 1991, No. 343, § 3(b).
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-506 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-506
Injuries to 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 city council or governing body of a city 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 board of trustees of the library may refuse the use of the library to such offenders. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 9597; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3208; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 9.

(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 city council or governing body of a city 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 board of trustees of the library may refuse the use of the library to such offenders.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 9597; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3208; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-306 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-7-306
Acquisition of additional property - Restoration
Status: in_force

(a) The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to the west one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which adjoins the present property owned by the State of Arkansas upon which the buildings housing the Arkansas Territorial Capitol and other historic buildings and facilities are located. (b) The commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to property which is adjacent to Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas. (c) The commission may use its property and make improvements thereon as it deems to be in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the commission as prescribed by law. Acts 1967, No. 76, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-106; 2001, No. 69, § 2.

(a) The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to the west one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which adjoins the present property owned by the State of Arkansas upon which the buildings housing the Arkansas Territorial Capitol and other historic buildings and facilities are located.

(b) The commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to property which is adjacent to Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas.

(c) The commission may use its property and make improvements thereon as it deems to be in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the commission as prescribed by law.

Acts 1967, No. 76, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-106; 2001, No. 69, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-101
Public policy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly determines that the historical, archeological, architectural, and cultural heritage of Arkansas is among the most important economic and environmental assets of this state and that rapid development threatens to remove the remaining vestiges of Arkansas's proud and unique heritage. (b) Therefore, it is declared to be public policy and in the best interests of the general economic, social, and educational welfare of all the citizens of Arkansas for this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation, undertaken at all levels of the government of Arkansas and its political subdivisions, to promote the use and preservation of property for the public interest and the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this state. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-904.

(a) The General Assembly determines that the historical, archeological, architectural, and cultural heritage of Arkansas is among the most important economic and environmental assets of this state and that rapid development threatens to remove the remaining vestiges of Arkansas's proud and unique heritage.

(b) Therefore, it is declared to be public policy and in the best interests of the general economic, social, and educational welfare of all the citizens of Arkansas for this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation, undertaken at all levels of the government of Arkansas and its political subdivisions, to promote the use and preservation of property for the public interest and the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this state.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-306 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-306
Expenses of procuring works
Status: in_force

All expenses of procuring copies of acts, journals, and other works as are mentioned in this subchapter shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the General Assembly. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 4433; Pope's Dig., § 5468; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-306.

All expenses of procuring copies of acts, journals, and other works as are mentioned in this subchapter shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the General Assembly.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 4433; Pope's Dig., § 5468; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-302 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-302
Binding of books and documents
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall cause to be bound, if not already done, in an inexpensive and substantial manner, three (3) copies of each of the acts of the General Assembly. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 4429; Pope's Dig., § 5464; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-302; Acts 2001, No. 791, § 1.

The Secretary of State shall cause to be bound, if not already done, in an inexpensive and substantial manner, three (3) copies of each of the acts of the General Assembly.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 4429; Pope's Dig., § 5464; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-302; Acts 2001, No. 791, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-302 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-8-302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Arkansas cultural institution" means a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the State of Arkansas that is open to the public and that acquires, conserves, researches, communicates, or exhibits works of art, artifacts or works of cultural or historic significance, or related items significant to the heritage of Arkansas for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment; and (2) "Major capital improvement project" means permanent structural change or the restoration of some aspect of a building utilized by an Arkansas cultural institution. Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Arkansas cultural institution" means a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the State of Arkansas that is open to the public and that acquires, conserves, researches, communicates, or exhibits works of art, artifacts or works of cultural or historic significance, or related items significant to the heritage of Arkansas for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment; and

(2) "Major capital improvement project" means permanent structural change or the restoration of some aspect of a building utilized by an Arkansas cultural institution.

Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-509 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-509
Trustees' report
Status: in_force

(a) At the end of each fiscal year, the board of trustees of the library shall present a report of the condition of the trust to the city council. This report shall be verified under oath by the secretary or some responsible person. (b) It shall contain: (1) An itemized statement of the various sums of money received from the library fund and other sources; (2) A statement of the number of books and periodicals available for use and the number and character thereof circulated; (3) A statement of the real and personal property received by devise, bequest, purchase, gift, or otherwise; (4) A statement of the character of any extension of library service which may have been undertaken; (5) A statement of the financial requirements of the library for the ensuing year; and (6) Any other statistics, information, or suggestions that might be of interest. (c) A copy of this report shall be filed with the State Library Board. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 9598; Acts 1951, No. 299, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3209.

(a) At the end of each fiscal year, the board of trustees of the library shall present a report of the condition of the trust to the city council. This report shall be verified under oath by the secretary or some responsible person.

(b) It shall contain: (1) An itemized statement of the various sums of money received from the library fund and other sources; (2) A statement of the number of books and periodicals available for use and the number and character thereof circulated; (3) A statement of the real and personal property received by devise, bequest, purchase, gift, or otherwise; (4) A statement of the character of any extension of library service which may have been undertaken; (5) A statement of the financial requirements of the library for the ensuing year; and (6) Any other statistics, information, or suggestions that might be of interest.

(1) An itemized statement of the various sums of money received from the library fund and other sources;

(2) A statement of the number of books and periodicals available for use and the number and character thereof circulated;

(3) A statement of the real and personal property received by devise, bequest, purchase, gift, or otherwise;

(4) A statement of the character of any extension of library service which may have been undertaken;

(5) A statement of the financial requirements of the library for the ensuing year; and

(6) Any other statistics, information, or suggestions that might be of interest.

(c) A copy of this report shall be filed with the State Library Board.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 9598; Acts 1951, No. 299, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-307 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-307
Accounts
Status: in_force

The Auditor of State shall adjust the accounts of the Secretary of State as Librarian for the Library of the Secretary of State and draw warrants for the payment of them. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 4434; Pope's Dig., § 5469; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-307.

The Auditor of State shall adjust the accounts of the Secretary of State as Librarian for the Library of the Secretary of State and draw warrants for the payment of them.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 4434; Pope's Dig., § 5469; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-403 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-403
Criminal investigation documentation - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "criminal investigation documentation" includes without limitation: (1) Incident or offense reports; (2) Arrest warrant records; (3) Search warrant records; and (4) Investigative case files, including: (A) Photographs; (B) Lab reports; and (C) Audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media. (b) Criminal investigation documentation shall be retained for the following periods of time: (1) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a Class Y or Class A felony, it shall be retained for at least thirty (30) years; (2) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a non-Class Y felony, it shall be retained for at least ten (10) years; (3) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a misdemeanor or violation, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; (4) If the criminal investigation documentation relates to a civil matter or other noncriminal matter, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; and (5) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a use of force by law enforcement, law enforcement complaints, or administrative proceedings, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years. (c) Except as otherwise provided under subsection (b) of this section, audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media shall be retained for at least thirty (30) days. (d) Criminal investigation documentation may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff after the period of time dictated by subsection (b) of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 778,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "criminal investigation documentation" includes without limitation: (1) Incident or offense reports; (2) Arrest warrant records; (3) Search warrant records; and (4) Investigative case files, including: (A) Photographs; (B) Lab reports; and (C) Audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media.

(1) Incident or offense reports;

(2) Arrest warrant records;

(3) Search warrant records; and

(4) Investigative case files, including: (A) Photographs; (B) Lab reports; and (C) Audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media.

(A) Photographs;

(B) Lab reports; and

(C) Audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media.

(b) Criminal investigation documentation shall be retained for the following periods of time: (1) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a Class Y or Class A felony, it shall be retained for at least thirty (30) years; (2) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a non-Class Y felony, it shall be retained for at least ten (10) years; (3) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a misdemeanor or violation, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; (4) If the criminal investigation documentation relates to a civil matter or other noncriminal matter, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; and (5) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a use of force by law enforcement, law enforcement complaints, or administrative proceedings, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years.

(1) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a Class Y or Class A felony, it shall be retained for at least thirty (30) years;

(2) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a non-Class Y felony, it shall be retained for at least ten (10) years;

(3) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a misdemeanor or violation, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years;

(4) If the criminal investigation documentation relates to a civil matter or other noncriminal matter, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years; and

(5) If the criminal investigation documentation is associated with a use of force by law enforcement, law enforcement complaints, or administrative proceedings, it shall be retained for at least three (3) years.

(c) Except as otherwise provided under subsection (b) of this section, audio media, visual media, and audiovisual media shall be retained for at least thirty (30) days.

(d) Criminal investigation documentation may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff after the period of time dictated by subsection (b) of this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 778,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-216 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-216
Annual review and evaluation
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Archeological Society is requested to annually review and evaluate the programs and activities of the Arkansas Archeological Survey and to provide written reports of the evaluation to the Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, each state-supported institution of higher learning, and any other interested institutions and agencies that may request the reports. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1017.

The Arkansas Archeological Society is requested to annually review and evaluate the programs and activities of the Arkansas Archeological Survey and to provide written reports of the evaluation to the Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, each state-supported institution of higher learning, and any other interested institutions and agencies that may request the reports.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-305 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-305
Recorder's records
Status: in_force

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county recorder's records for the county as follows, if they are currently being maintained: (1) Maintain permanently: (A) Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and all other conveyance records; (B) Forfeited land records; (C) Timber, mineral, oil and gas deeds and leases; (D) Surveys; (E) Subdivision plats; (F) Lien records; (G) Military discharge records; and (H) Indices to all records; and (2) Maintain for ten (10) years, notary public bonds and official appointment bonds. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 4.

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain county recorder's records for the county as follows, if they are currently being maintained:

(1) Maintain permanently: (A) Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and all other conveyance records; (B) Forfeited land records; (C) Timber, mineral, oil and gas deeds and leases; (D) Surveys; (E) Subdivision plats; (F) Lien records; (G) Military discharge records; and (H) Indices to all records; and

(A) Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and all other conveyance records;

(B) Forfeited land records;

(C) Timber, mineral, oil and gas deeds and leases;

(D) Surveys;

(E) Subdivision plats;

(F) Lien records;

(G) Military discharge records; and

(H) Indices to all records; and

(2) Maintain for ten (10) years, notary public bonds and official appointment bonds.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-204 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-8-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1009.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1009.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-202 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-4-202
Requirements for format and storage of records
Status: in_force

When equipment necessary for such methods of recording is used to record court records, it shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) The information retained shall be in a usable and accessible format capable of accurately reproducing the original over the time periods specified in § 13-4-301 et seq.; (2) Operational procedures shall ensure that the authenticity, confidentiality, accuracy, reliability, and appropriate level of security are provided to safeguard the integrity of the information; (3) Procedures shall be available for the backup, recovery, and storage of records to protect those records against media destruction or deterioration and information loss; and (4) A retention conversion-review schedule shall be established to ensure that electronically or optically stored information is reviewed for data conversion or recertification at least one (1) time every five (5) years or more frequently when necessary to prevent the physical loss of data or technological obsolescence of the medium. Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 1.

When equipment necessary for such methods of recording is used to record court records, it shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) The information retained shall be in a usable and accessible format capable of accurately reproducing the original over the time periods specified in § 13-4-301 et seq.;

(2) Operational procedures shall ensure that the authenticity, confidentiality, accuracy, reliability, and appropriate level of security are provided to safeguard the integrity of the information;

(3) Procedures shall be available for the backup, recovery, and storage of records to protect those records against media destruction or deterioration and information loss; and

(4) A retention conversion-review schedule shall be established to ensure that electronically or optically stored information is reviewed for data conversion or recertification at least one (1) time every five (5) years or more frequently when necessary to prevent the physical loss of data or technological obsolescence of the medium.

Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1006 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1006
Duties of museum concerning a loan
Status: in_force

(a) At the time of a loan to a museum, the museum shall: (1) Make and retain a written record of the following: (A) The lender's name, address, and telephone number; (B) A description of the loan; (C) The date of the loan; and (D) The expiration date of the loan; and (2) Provide the lender with a signed receipt or copy of the loan agreement containing the information set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) The museum's general duties with respect to a loan include: (1) Updating museum records whenever: (A) A lender informs the museum of a change of address or change in the ownership of the loan; and (B) The lender and museum negotiate a change in the terms of the loan; (2) Providing the lender with notice about any update concerning the lender's loan; and (3) Providing copies of §§ 13-5-1004 , 13-5-1007 , and 13-5-1009 : (A) To each lender who made a loan to the museum before the effective date of this subchapter and that loan is in the custody of the museum; (B) To the lender at the time of the loan; and (C) Upon a lender's request. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

(a) At the time of a loan to a museum, the museum shall: (1) Make and retain a written record of the following: (A) The lender's name, address, and telephone number; (B) A description of the loan; (C) The date of the loan; and (D) The expiration date of the loan; and (2) Provide the lender with a signed receipt or copy of the loan agreement containing the information set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) Make and retain a written record of the following: (A) The lender's name, address, and telephone number; (B) A description of the loan; (C) The date of the loan; and (D) The expiration date of the loan; and

(A) The lender's name, address, and telephone number;

(B) A description of the loan;

(C) The date of the loan; and

(D) The expiration date of the loan; and

(2) Provide the lender with a signed receipt or copy of the loan agreement containing the information set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) The museum's general duties with respect to a loan include: (1) Updating museum records whenever: (A) A lender informs the museum of a change of address or change in the ownership of the loan; and (B) The lender and museum negotiate a change in the terms of the loan; (2) Providing the lender with notice about any update concerning the lender's loan; and (3) Providing copies of §§ 13-5-1004 , 13-5-1007 , and 13-5-1009 : (A) To each lender who made a loan to the museum before the effective date of this subchapter and that loan is in the custody of the museum; (B) To the lender at the time of the loan; and (C) Upon a lender's request.

(1) Updating museum records whenever: (A) A lender informs the museum of a change of address or change in the ownership of the loan; and (B) The lender and museum negotiate a change in the terms of the loan;

(A) A lender informs the museum of a change of address or change in the ownership of the loan; and

(B) The lender and museum negotiate a change in the terms of the loan;

(2) Providing the lender with notice about any update concerning the lender's loan; and

(3) Providing copies of §§ 13-5-1004 , 13-5-1007 , and 13-5-1009 : (A) To each lender who made a loan to the museum before the effective date of this subchapter and that loan is in the custody of the museum; (B) To the lender at the time of the loan; and (C) Upon a lender's request.

(A) To each lender who made a loan to the museum before the effective date of this subchapter and that loan is in the custody of the museum;

(B) To the lender at the time of the loan; and

(C) Upon a lender's request.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-801 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-2-801
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Library Materials Security Law". Acts 1995, No. 906, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Library Materials Security Law".

Acts 1995, No. 906, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-505 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-5-505
Des Arc Archeological Museum - Transfer to and assumption of ownership by Prairie County
Status: in_force

(a) In the event the Prairie County Quorum Court shall establish a county museum and shall, in the ordinance establishing the county museum, elect to take over the ownership, management, and operation of the Des Arc Archeological Museum, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized and directed to convey to the Lower White River Museum State Park all rights, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas in the Des Arc Archeological Museum, to be thereafter operated, maintained, and improved by Prairie County as a part of the Lower White River Museum State Park. (b) Any funds appropriated to the department by the General Assembly for the Des Arc Archeological Museum shall be remitted to the Prairie County Museum Commission on or before the fifteenth day after the beginning of each fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated and available. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5584, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 247, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1905.

(a) In the event the Prairie County Quorum Court shall establish a county museum and shall, in the ordinance establishing the county museum, elect to take over the ownership, management, and operation of the Des Arc Archeological Museum, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized and directed to convey to the Lower White River Museum State Park all rights, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas in the Des Arc Archeological Museum, to be thereafter operated, maintained, and improved by Prairie County as a part of the Lower White River Museum State Park.

(b) Any funds appropriated to the department by the General Assembly for the Des Arc Archeological Museum shall be remitted to the Prairie County Museum Commission on or before the fifteenth day after the beginning of each fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated and available.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5584, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 247, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-401 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-7-401
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1957, No. 197, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-601, 8-602; Acts 2005, No. 1278, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 197, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-601, 8-602; Acts 2005, No. 1278, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-301 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-15-301
Creation
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas Heritage and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall establish and administer the Arkansas Delta Music Trail Program to: (1) Create a tourism program based on art projects that focus on highlighting music stories and related dynamics on the designated music highways; (2) Provide tax incentives to eligible persons for the creation and installation of an art project under this chapter; and (3) Create a signage program that captures the stories, biographies, and points of interest in blues, rock and roll, jazz, rockabilly, soul, hip hop, opera, country, and gospel music throughout the Delta region of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Division of Arkansas Heritage and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall establish and administer the Arkansas Delta Music Trail Program to:

(1) Create a tourism program based on art projects that focus on highlighting music stories and related dynamics on the designated music highways;

(2) Provide tax incentives to eligible persons for the creation and installation of an art project under this chapter; and

(3) Create a signage program that captures the stories, biographies, and points of interest in blues, rock and roll, jazz, rockabilly, soul, hip hop, opera, country, and gospel music throughout the Delta region of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-211 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-211
Grants, donations, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The President of the University of Arkansas System is authorized to accept grants, bequests, devises, gifts, and donations for purposes of a state program in archeological research and to expend them to that end. (b) The president's full power to accept and hold title to interests in land for those purposes is recognized. (c) The president is empowered to make a reasonable charge for publications and expend the proceeds for the program. Acts 1959, No. 82, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1008.

(a) The President of the University of Arkansas System is authorized to accept grants, bequests, devises, gifts, and donations for purposes of a state program in archeological research and to expend them to that end.

(b) The president's full power to accept and hold title to interests in land for those purposes is recognized.

(c) The president is empowered to make a reasonable charge for publications and expend the proceeds for the program.

Acts 1959, No. 82, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1008.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1013 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1013
Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, rules concerning the form and substance of loan agreements. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5596, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, rules concerning the form and substance of loan agreements.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5596, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-406 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-406
Trade or collection of remains
Status: in_force

(a) Anyone who knowingly buys, sells, or barters human skeletal burial remains or their associated burial furniture is committing a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony on the second and subsequent offenses. (b) Artifacts as defined in this subchapter and private collections legally acquired prior to July 15, 1991, are exempted from this section. (c) Nothing in this subchapter prohibits the collecting of such artifacts by landowners or others who do so with the landowner's permission. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 4; 1999, No. 1533, § 1.

(a) Anyone who knowingly buys, sells, or barters human skeletal burial remains or their associated burial furniture is committing a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony on the second and subsequent offenses.

(b) Artifacts as defined in this subchapter and private collections legally acquired prior to July 15, 1991, are exempted from this section.

(c) Nothing in this subchapter prohibits the collecting of such artifacts by landowners or others who do so with the landowner's permission.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 4; 1999, No. 1533, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-109 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-109
State Register of Historic Places
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a State Register of Historic Places. (b) (1) (A) The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth, whether on land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation. (B) The listing shall constitute the State Register of Historic Places. (2) All historic places within the state listed on or nominated to the National Register of Historic Places shall be deemed to be listed in the State Register of Historic Places. (c) The State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the review committee, shall establish the procedures and the criteria for listing in the State Register of Historic Places. (d) Listing a privately owned property in the State Register of Historic Places shall in no way violate or abridge the lawful owner's right to use, modify, or dispose of the property. Acts 1993, No. 155, § 1.

(a) There is created a State Register of Historic Places.

(b) (1) (A) The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth, whether on land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation. (B) The listing shall constitute the State Register of Historic Places. (2) All historic places within the state listed on or nominated to the National Register of Historic Places shall be deemed to be listed in the State Register of Historic Places.

(1) (A) The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth, whether on land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation. (B) The listing shall constitute the State Register of Historic Places.

(A) The State Historic Preservation Officer, in consultation with the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation, shall establish a listing of sites, districts, structures, buildings, areas, or objects above or below the surface of the earth, whether on land or in the waters of the state, together with any designated improvements thereon, significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation.

(B) The listing shall constitute the State Register of Historic Places.

(2) All historic places within the state listed on or nominated to the National Register of Historic Places shall be deemed to be listed in the State Register of Historic Places.

(c) The State Historic Preservation Officer, with the advice of the review committee, shall establish the procedures and the criteria for listing in the State Register of Historic Places.

(d) Listing a privately owned property in the State Register of Historic Places shall in no way violate or abridge the lawful owner's right to use, modify, or dispose of the property.

Acts 1993, No. 155, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-11-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-101
Creation
Status: in_force

In order to honor the significant contributions of older Arkansans, there is now created the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame. Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 1.

In order to honor the significant contributions of older Arkansans, there is now created the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame.

Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1001 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Museum Property Act". Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Museum Property Act".

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-8-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1005.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-703 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-703
Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established the Delta Cultural Center which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. The center shall be located in Helena-West Helena. (2) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall employ the Director of the Delta Cultural Center. All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary. (b) (1) The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances and shall provide information on related activities in other parts of the Arkansas Delta region. (2) The attraction of visitors to the Arkansas Delta shall be a major goal of the center. (c) (1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary. (2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5588, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 3.

(a) (1) There is established the Delta Cultural Center which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. The center shall be located in Helena-West Helena. (2) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall employ the Director of the Delta Cultural Center. All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

(1) There is established the Delta Cultural Center which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. The center shall be located in Helena-West Helena.

(2) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall employ the Director of the Delta Cultural Center. All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

(b) (1) The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances and shall provide information on related activities in other parts of the Arkansas Delta region. (2) The attraction of visitors to the Arkansas Delta shall be a major goal of the center.

(1) The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances and shall provide information on related activities in other parts of the Arkansas Delta region.

(2) The attraction of visitors to the Arkansas Delta shall be a major goal of the center.

(c) (1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary. (2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary.

(2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5588, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1002 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1002
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Establish procedures for vesting in a museum ownership of abandoned or undocumented property in the possession of the museum; (2) Establish procedures to terminate loans of property to a museum; (3) Allow a museum to conserve or dispose of loaned or undocumented property under certain conditions; and (4) Limit actions to recover loaned or undocumented property. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Establish procedures for vesting in a museum ownership of abandoned or undocumented property in the possession of the museum;

(2) Establish procedures to terminate loans of property to a museum;

(3) Allow a museum to conserve or dispose of loaned or undocumented property under certain conditions; and

(4) Limit actions to recover loaned or undocumented property.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-409 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-409
Items in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a criminal investigation or court case - Felonies
Status: in_force

(a) If an item is in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a felony criminal investigation, it shall be retained until the applicable statute of limitation for the most serious possible crime to which it could be connected has lapsed. (b) (1) If an item is in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a felony court case, it shall be retained for a period of two (2) years after the date of the final judgment if there is no appeal of the conviction. (2) (A) If there is an appeal of the conviction to an appellate court, the item shall be retained for three (3) years after the final judgment is entered and after the conclusion of any post-conviction litigation. (B) Post-conviction litigation includes without limitation: (i) Proceedings under Rule 37 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure; (ii) State habeas corpus proceedings under § 16-112-101 et seq.; and (iii) Federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 . (c) (1) An item relating to the investigation of any of the following crimes shall be retained for ninety-nine (99) years: (A) Capital murder, § 5-10-101 ; (B) Murder in the first degree, § 5-10-102 ; (C) Murder in the second degree, § 5-10-103 ; (D) Rape, § 5-14-103 ; (E) Sexual assault in the first degree, § 5-14-124 ; and (F) Arson, § 5-38-301 . (2) A deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample or test result shall be retained for fifty (50) years. (d) After the time periods prescribed in this section have lapsed and an item may be disposed of or destroyed, a noncontraband item shall be returned to its owner. (e) The county sheriff shall petition the circuit court for the disposal or destruction of contraband or an item for which an owner has not asserted a claim. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

(a) If an item is in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a felony criminal investigation, it shall be retained until the applicable statute of limitation for the most serious possible crime to which it could be connected has lapsed.

(b) (1) If an item is in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a felony court case, it shall be retained for a period of two (2) years after the date of the final judgment if there is no appeal of the conviction. (2) (A) If there is an appeal of the conviction to an appellate court, the item shall be retained for three (3) years after the final judgment is entered and after the conclusion of any post-conviction litigation. (B) Post-conviction litigation includes without limitation: (i) Proceedings under Rule 37 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure; (ii) State habeas corpus proceedings under § 16-112-101 et seq.; and (iii) Federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 .

(1) If an item is in the possession of a county sheriff's office pursuant to a felony court case, it shall be retained for a period of two (2) years after the date of the final judgment if there is no appeal of the conviction.

(2) (A) If there is an appeal of the conviction to an appellate court, the item shall be retained for three (3) years after the final judgment is entered and after the conclusion of any post-conviction litigation. (B) Post-conviction litigation includes without limitation: (i) Proceedings under Rule 37 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure; (ii) State habeas corpus proceedings under § 16-112-101 et seq.; and (iii) Federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 .

(A) If there is an appeal of the conviction to an appellate court, the item shall be retained for three (3) years after the final judgment is entered and after the conclusion of any post-conviction litigation.

(B) Post-conviction litigation includes without limitation: (i) Proceedings under Rule 37 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure; (ii) State habeas corpus proceedings under § 16-112-101 et seq.; and (iii) Federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 .

(i) Proceedings under Rule 37 of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure;

(ii) State habeas corpus proceedings under § 16-112-101 et seq.; and

(iii) Federal habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 .

(c) (1) An item relating to the investigation of any of the following crimes shall be retained for ninety-nine (99) years: (A) Capital murder, § 5-10-101 ; (B) Murder in the first degree, § 5-10-102 ; (C) Murder in the second degree, § 5-10-103 ; (D) Rape, § 5-14-103 ; (E) Sexual assault in the first degree, § 5-14-124 ; and (F) Arson, § 5-38-301 . (2) A deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample or test result shall be retained for fifty (50) years.

(1) An item relating to the investigation of any of the following crimes shall be retained for ninety-nine (99) years: (A) Capital murder, § 5-10-101 ; (B) Murder in the first degree, § 5-10-102 ; (C) Murder in the second degree, § 5-10-103 ; (D) Rape, § 5-14-103 ; (E) Sexual assault in the first degree, § 5-14-124 ; and (F) Arson, § 5-38-301 .

(A) Capital murder, § 5-10-101 ;

(B) Murder in the first degree, § 5-10-102 ;

(C) Murder in the second degree, § 5-10-103 ;

(D) Rape, § 5-14-103 ;

(E) Sexual assault in the first degree, § 5-14-124 ; and

(F) Arson, § 5-38-301 .

(2) A deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample or test result shall be retained for fifty (50) years.

(d) After the time periods prescribed in this section have lapsed and an item may be disposed of or destroyed, a noncontraband item shall be returned to its owner.

(e) The county sheriff shall petition the circuit court for the disposal or destruction of contraband or an item for which an owner has not asserted a claim.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-108 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-108
Review committee - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) There is recognized the existence of the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation established in accordance with federal guidelines promulgated under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. (b) The committee shall be appointed by the Governor with a minimum of five (5) members. (c) The committee shall have the power and duty to: (1) Review districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects which may be recommended for inclusion in a State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer concerning their nomination; (2) Review and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on the State Historic Preservation Plan; (3) Elect a chair and spell out rules and procedures as necessary; and (4) Act in an advisory capacity to the State Historic Preservation Officer. Acts 1977, No. 480, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-909, 8-910.

(a) There is recognized the existence of the State Review Committee for Historic Preservation established in accordance with federal guidelines promulgated under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq.

(b) The committee shall be appointed by the Governor with a minimum of five (5) members.

(c) The committee shall have the power and duty to: (1) Review districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects which may be recommended for inclusion in a State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer concerning their nomination; (2) Review and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on the State Historic Preservation Plan; (3) Elect a chair and spell out rules and procedures as necessary; and (4) Act in an advisory capacity to the State Historic Preservation Officer.

(1) Review districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects which may be recommended for inclusion in a State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both, and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer concerning their nomination;

(2) Review and advise the State Historic Preservation Officer on the State Historic Preservation Plan;

(3) Elect a chair and spell out rules and procedures as necessary; and

(4) Act in an advisory capacity to the State Historic Preservation Officer.

Acts 1977, No. 480, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-909, 8-910.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-203 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-15-203
[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. § 13-9-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-9-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-9-103 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-9-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018. Acts 1985, No. 671, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-124; Acts 1987, No. 467, § 3; 1997, No. 255, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.

Acts 1985, No. 671, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-124; Acts 1987, No. 467, § 3; 1997, No. 255, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-402 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-402
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Artifacts" means arrowheads, other bone and stone tools, pottery, pottery fragments, china, metal objects or other material objects made by Native American settlers, or other residents of Arkansas, which were left or lost in or on the ground, except those items which were placed in direct association with human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture as defined in this subchapter; (2) "Burial furniture" means any items which were placed with human remains at the time of burial or in apparent intentional association with the burial and would include burial markers, items of personal adornment, casket and casket hardware, stone and bone tools, pottery vessels, or other similar objects or materials; (3) "Burial grounds" means any place where human skeletal remains are or have been buried; (4) "Desecration" means the intentional, willful, or knowing removal or disturbance of human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture which was placed with a buried human body, or treating such human skeletal burial remains in an irreverent and contemptuous manner; and (5) "Human skeletal burial remains" means the calcified portion of a human body which remains after the flesh has decomposed. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Artifacts" means arrowheads, other bone and stone tools, pottery, pottery fragments, china, metal objects or other material objects made by Native American settlers, or other residents of Arkansas, which were left or lost in or on the ground, except those items which were placed in direct association with human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture as defined in this subchapter;

(2) "Burial furniture" means any items which were placed with human remains at the time of burial or in apparent intentional association with the burial and would include burial markers, items of personal adornment, casket and casket hardware, stone and bone tools, pottery vessels, or other similar objects or materials;

(3) "Burial grounds" means any place where human skeletal remains are or have been buried;

(4) "Desecration" means the intentional, willful, or knowing removal or disturbance of human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture which was placed with a buried human body, or treating such human skeletal burial remains in an irreverent and contemptuous manner; and

(5) "Human skeletal burial remains" means the calcified portion of a human body which remains after the flesh has decomposed.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-602 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-5-602
Functions and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Post Museum shall be developed and operated by the State Parks Division and shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of objects or materials which tell the story of the territorial settlement and development of Arkansas as a state and its relationship to the settlement of the lower Mississippi Valley. (b) With the approval of the Director of the State Parks Division, the museum shall solicit, purchase, or accept donations of objects or materials of historical value to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the territorial development and settlement of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5586, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 9.

(a) The Arkansas Post Museum shall be developed and operated by the State Parks Division and shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of objects or materials which tell the story of the territorial settlement and development of Arkansas as a state and its relationship to the settlement of the lower Mississippi Valley.

(b) With the approval of the Director of the State Parks Division, the museum shall solicit, purchase, or accept donations of objects or materials of historical value to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the territorial development and settlement of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5586, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-8-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Agency" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The agency shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter; (2) "Arts" includes, but is not limited to: (A) Instrumental and vocal music; (B) Dance; (C) Drama; (D) Painting; (E) Sculpture; (F) Creative writing; (G) Architectural and allied fields; (H) Graphics; (I) Folk art; (J) Porcelain art; (K) China painting; (L) Craft art; (M) Industrial design; (N) Costume and fashion design; (O) Motion pictures; (P) Television; (Q) Radio; (R) Tape and sound recordings; and (S) The arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such major art forms; (3) "Group" includes any state or other public agency and any nonprofit society, institution, organization, association, museum, or establishment in Arkansas, whether or not incorporated; (4) "Office" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The office shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter; (5) "Production" means: (A) A play, with or without music; (B) A ballet; (C) A dance or choral performance; (D) A concert; (E) A recital; (F) An opera; (G) An exhibition; (H) A reading; (I) A motion picture; (J) Television; (K) Radio; (L) A tape or sound recording; and (M) Any other activity involving the execution or rendition of the arts and meeting any standards approved by the agency; and (6) "Project" means: (A) A program organized to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including a program: (i) To foster artistic creativity; (ii) To commission works of art; (iii) To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and (iv) To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and (B) "Project" also includes, when appropriate: (i) The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility; (ii) The purchase or rental of land; and (iii) The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property. Acts 1971, No. 359, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1002; Acts 1995, No. 1119, § 1; 2003, No. 608, § 3.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Agency" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The agency shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;

(2) "Arts" includes, but is not limited to: (A) Instrumental and vocal music; (B) Dance; (C) Drama; (D) Painting; (E) Sculpture; (F) Creative writing; (G) Architectural and allied fields; (H) Graphics; (I) Folk art; (J) Porcelain art; (K) China painting; (L) Craft art; (M) Industrial design; (N) Costume and fashion design; (O) Motion pictures; (P) Television; (Q) Radio; (R) Tape and sound recordings; and (S) The arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such major art forms;

(A) Instrumental and vocal music;

(B) Dance;

(C) Drama;

(D) Painting;

(E) Sculpture;

(F) Creative writing;

(G) Architectural and allied fields;

(H) Graphics;

(I) Folk art;

(J) Porcelain art;

(K) China painting;

(L) Craft art;

(M) Industrial design;

(N) Costume and fashion design;

(O) Motion pictures;

(P) Television;

(Q) Radio;

(R) Tape and sound recordings; and

(S) The arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such major art forms;

(3) "Group" includes any state or other public agency and any nonprofit society, institution, organization, association, museum, or establishment in Arkansas, whether or not incorporated;

(4) "Office" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The office shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;

(5) "Production" means: (A) A play, with or without music; (B) A ballet; (C) A dance or choral performance; (D) A concert; (E) A recital; (F) An opera; (G) An exhibition; (H) A reading; (I) A motion picture; (J) Television; (K) Radio; (L) A tape or sound recording; and (M) Any other activity involving the execution or rendition of the arts and meeting any standards approved by the agency; and

(A) A play, with or without music;

(B) A ballet;

(C) A dance or choral performance;

(D) A concert;

(E) A recital;

(F) An opera;

(G) An exhibition;

(H) A reading;

(I) A motion picture;

(J) Television;

(K) Radio;

(L) A tape or sound recording; and

(M) Any other activity involving the execution or rendition of the arts and meeting any standards approved by the agency; and

(6) "Project" means: (A) A program organized to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including a program: (i) To foster artistic creativity; (ii) To commission works of art; (iii) To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and (iv) To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and (B) "Project" also includes, when appropriate: (i) The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility; (ii) The purchase or rental of land; and (iii) The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.

(A) A program organized to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including a program: (i) To foster artistic creativity; (ii) To commission works of art; (iii) To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and (iv) To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and

(i) To foster artistic creativity;

(ii) To commission works of art;

(iii) To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and

(iv) To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and

(B) "Project" also includes, when appropriate: (i) The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility; (ii) The purchase or rental of land; and (iii) The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.

(i) The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility;

(ii) The purchase or rental of land; and

(iii) The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.

Acts 1971, No. 359, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1002; Acts 1995, No. 1119, § 1; 2003, No. 608, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-802 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-2-802
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) "Library materials" means books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, court records, films, microfilms, tape recordings, phonograph records, lithographs, prints, photographs, or any other written or printed documents, graphic material of any nature, and other personal property which is the property or in the custody of or entrusted to a public or private library, museum, archive, or other depository; (2) "Mutilate" means, in addition to its commonly accepted definition, the willful removal or separation of constituent parts of an item of library materials, causing library materials to be exposed to damage; and (3) "Without authorization" means contrary to rules which set forth policies governing access to library materials and include eligibility for library patronage and lending procedures. Acts 1995, No. 906, § 2.

For the purposes of this subchapter:

(1) "Library materials" means books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, court records, films, microfilms, tape recordings, phonograph records, lithographs, prints, photographs, or any other written or printed documents, graphic material of any nature, and other personal property which is the property or in the custody of or entrusted to a public or private library, museum, archive, or other depository;

(2) "Mutilate" means, in addition to its commonly accepted definition, the willful removal or separation of constituent parts of an item of library materials, causing library materials to be exposed to damage; and

(3) "Without authorization" means contrary to rules which set forth policies governing access to library materials and include eligibility for library patronage and lending procedures.

Acts 1995, No. 906, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-404 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-404
Jail booking records - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "jail booking records" means records generated and kept during jail booking procedures and while a person is in custody and includes without limitation: (1) Fingerprint cards; (2) Booking photographs; and (3) Jail detention logs. (b) Jail booking records shall be kept for at least five (5) years, after which time they may be disposed of by order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff. Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "jail booking records" means records generated and kept during jail booking procedures and while a person is in custody and includes without limitation: (1) Fingerprint cards; (2) Booking photographs; and (3) Jail detention logs.

(1) Fingerprint cards;

(2) Booking photographs; and

(3) Jail detention logs.

(b) Jail booking records shall be kept for at least five (5) years, after which time they may be disposed of by order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 560,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-702 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-702
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board appointed by the Governor; (2) "Center" means the Delta Cultural Center; (3) "Center director" means the Director of the Delta Cultural Center; and (4) [Repealed.] (5) [Repealed.] (6) "National board" means the national advisory board appointed by the Governor to broaden the perspective of the center's activities and programming. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5587, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 2.

For the purposes of this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board appointed by the Governor;

(2) "Center" means the Delta Cultural Center;

(3) "Center director" means the Director of the Delta Cultural Center; and

(4) [Repealed.]

(5) [Repealed.]

(6) "National board" means the national advisory board appointed by the Governor to broaden the perspective of the center's activities and programming.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5587, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-202 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-15-202
[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. § 13-8-207 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-8-207
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1007; Acts 2007, No. 1273, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1007; Acts 2007, No. 1273, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-206 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-206
Meetings of board
Status: in_force

(a) The State Library Board shall meet at such place or places and shall keep such records as it may deem appropriate. (b) The board shall select annually a chair and any other officers as it deems necessary. (c) The board shall adopt policies and bylaws governing its meetings, the conduct of its business, and the business of the Arkansas State Library. (d) The State Librarian shall serve as secretary of the board, but without a vote thereon, and shall attend all of the board meetings and keep records thereof. (e) A majority of the board's members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and all business transacted by the board shall be by majority vote of its members. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2233, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 489, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-301, 6-302.

(a) The State Library Board shall meet at such place or places and shall keep such records as it may deem appropriate.

(b) The board shall select annually a chair and any other officers as it deems necessary.

(c) The board shall adopt policies and bylaws governing its meetings, the conduct of its business, and the business of the Arkansas State Library.

(d) The State Librarian shall serve as secretary of the board, but without a vote thereon, and shall attend all of the board meetings and keep records thereof.

(e) A majority of the board's members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and all business transacted by the board shall be by majority vote of its members.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2233, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 489, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-301, 6-302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-105
Arkansas Archeological Survey to perform archeological functions
Status: in_force

(a) All archeological functions of the program of historic preservation, including that under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. and as provided for under this subchapter shall be performed by the Arkansas Archeological Survey for the purpose of statewide archeological investigation and preservation. (b) In furtherance of the development and implementation of a statewide program of historic preservation, the survey and the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall cooperate in the fullest manner possible. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5599, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-908.

(a) All archeological functions of the program of historic preservation, including that under 54 U.S.C. § 302301 et seq. and as provided for under this subchapter shall be performed by the Arkansas Archeological Survey for the purpose of statewide archeological investigation and preservation.

(b) In furtherance of the development and implementation of a statewide program of historic preservation, the survey and the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall cooperate in the fullest manner possible.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5599, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-105
Delegation to State Historian
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage may delegate his or her powers and duties concerning the Arkansas State Archives to the State Historian. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5554, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 104, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 104, 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.

The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage may delegate his or her powers and duties concerning the Arkansas State Archives to the State Historian.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5554, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 104, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 104, 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. § 13-4-407 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-407
General law enforcement documentation
Status: in_force

The following documents, records, and reports, computerized or on paper, shall be retained for a period of five (5) years, after which time they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff: (1) Citations; (2) Summons; (3) Subpoenas; (4) Writs of execution; (5) Writs of garnishment; (6) Writs of possession; (7) Writs of replevin; and (8) Other writs in the possession of the county sheriff. Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

The following documents, records, and reports, computerized or on paper, shall be retained for a period of five (5) years, after which time they may be disposed of by the order of the county judge upon recommendation of the county sheriff:

(1) Citations;

(2) Summons;

(3) Subpoenas;

(4) Writs of execution;

(5) Writs of garnishment;

(6) Writs of possession;

(7) Writs of replevin; and

(8) Other writs in the possession of the county sheriff.

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-503 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-503
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Fund" means the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund; (2) "Program" means the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program created by § 13-7-101 et seq.; (3) "Property owner" means the sole owner, joint owner, owner in partnership, or corporate owner of a registered cultural property, and includes the owner of a leasehold interest in a registered cultural property, if the term of the lease is not less than nineteen (19) years; and (4) "Registered cultural property" means any site, structure, building, or object entered in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 3; 1995, No. 1296, § 45.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Fund" means the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;

(2) "Program" means the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program created by § 13-7-101 et seq.;

(3) "Property owner" means the sole owner, joint owner, owner in partnership, or corporate owner of a registered cultural property, and includes the owner of a leasehold interest in a registered cultural property, if the term of the lease is not less than nineteen (19) years; and

(4) "Registered cultural property" means any site, structure, building, or object entered in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 3; 1995, No. 1296, § 45.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-704 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-704
Disclosure permitted
Status: in_force

(a) A library may disclose personally identifiable information concerning any patron to: (1) The patron; (2) Any person with the informed, written consent of the patron; (3) A law enforcement agency or civil court, under a search warrant; or (4) Any person, including without limitation the patron, who has received an automated telephone notification or other electronic communication for overdue materials or reserve materials if the person making the request can verify the telephone number or email address to which the notice was sent. (b) A library may disclose confidential library records to: (1) The patron; and (2) The parent or legal guardian of a patron who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age. Amended by Act 2023, No. 372,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2; 2003, No. 677, § 1; 2009, No. 757, § 1.

(a) A library may disclose personally identifiable information concerning any patron to: (1) The patron; (2) Any person with the informed, written consent of the patron; (3) A law enforcement agency or civil court, under a search warrant; or (4) Any person, including without limitation the patron, who has received an automated telephone notification or other electronic communication for overdue materials or reserve materials if the person making the request can verify the telephone number or email address to which the notice was sent.

(1) The patron;

(2) Any person with the informed, written consent of the patron;

(3) A law enforcement agency or civil court, under a search warrant; or

(4) Any person, including without limitation the patron, who has received an automated telephone notification or other electronic communication for overdue materials or reserve materials if the person making the request can verify the telephone number or email address to which the notice was sent.

(b) A library may disclose confidential library records to: (1) The patron; and (2) The parent or legal guardian of a patron who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age.

(1) The patron; and

(2) The parent or legal guardian of a patron who is younger than eighteen (18) years of age.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 372,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2; 2003, No. 677, § 1; 2009, No. 757, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-402 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-4-402
Retention of records otherwise provided
Status: in_force

A record retained by a county sheriff's office for which a retention period is otherwise provided in the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated is not subject to this subchapter, including without limitation records described in: (1) Section 12-12-104 ; and (2) Section 16-10-211 . Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.

A record retained by a county sheriff's office for which a retention period is otherwise provided in the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated is not subject to this subchapter, including without limitation records described in:

(1) Section 12-12-104 ; and

(2) Section 16-10-211 .

Acts 2011, No. 43, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-214 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-214
Responsibility for objects obtained - Loans
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall hold title to and have primary responsibility for all archeological objects and materials obtained pursuant to this program or otherwise accruing to the survey. (b) It shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey to see that all archeological material is properly and adequately safeguarded and available at all reasonable times to interested scientists and to the public, insofar as funds and good scientific practices permit. (c) Whenever it is consistent with good scientific practices and in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the survey as stated in this subchapter, the director may approve of and permit the loan of objects and materials to a state museum in Arkansas, to educational or scientific institutions or organizations, or to other institutions or organizations for purposes of research or public education. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1014.

(a) The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall hold title to and have primary responsibility for all archeological objects and materials obtained pursuant to this program or otherwise accruing to the survey.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey to see that all archeological material is properly and adequately safeguarded and available at all reasonable times to interested scientists and to the public, insofar as funds and good scientific practices permit.

(c) Whenever it is consistent with good scientific practices and in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the survey as stated in this subchapter, the director may approve of and permit the loan of objects and materials to a state museum in Arkansas, to educational or scientific institutions or organizations, or to other institutions or organizations for purposes of research or public education.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-213 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-213
Artifacts, fossils, and relics
Status: in_force

(a) All artifacts, fossils, relics, and other personal property discovered, donated, or otherwise acquired in pursuance of this program shall be the property of the State of Arkansas held in trust by the University of Arkansas. (b) The university shall, to the extent possible, make these items available for scientific use or public display by appropriate public bodies at places throughout the state. (c) However, complete authority is granted to exchange and barter such items for other items deemed of equal value with persons, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies both within and without Arkansas, in order that representative collections may be assembled and that study and analysis be enhanced. Acts 1959, No. 82, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1005.

(a) All artifacts, fossils, relics, and other personal property discovered, donated, or otherwise acquired in pursuance of this program shall be the property of the State of Arkansas held in trust by the University of Arkansas.

(b) The university shall, to the extent possible, make these items available for scientific use or public display by appropriate public bodies at places throughout the state.

(c) However, complete authority is granted to exchange and barter such items for other items deemed of equal value with persons, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies both within and without Arkansas, in order that representative collections may be assembled and that study and analysis be enhanced.

Acts 1959, No. 82, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-802 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-5-802
Functions and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Cotton Museum shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of machinery, equipment, and materials used in cotton production in Arkansas. (b) In addition, the museum may purchase or accept donations of items and records of historical value, to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the cotton industry in this state. Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 2.

(a) The Arkansas Cotton Museum shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of machinery, equipment, and materials used in cotton production in Arkansas.

(b) In addition, the museum may purchase or accept donations of items and records of historical value, to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the cotton industry in this state.

Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-202 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-202
Members
Status: in_force

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be residents and electors of this state. The members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The term of office of each member of the commission shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of his or her predecessor's term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced. (c) The membership of the commission shall be made up of persons who are citizens of the state at large and who have demonstrated an interest in the collection, recordation, preservation, and development of the history of black Arkansans. (d) Any vacancies arising in the membership of the commission for any reason other than expiration of the regular terms for which the members were appointed shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, and to be thereafter effective until the expiration of the regular terms, subject, however, to the confirmation of the Senate. (e) The commission shall select from its membership a chair and a vice chair. (f) Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 17, eff. 4/12/2023. Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 2; 1995, No. 980, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 43; 1997, No. 250, § 75; 2007, No. 1601, § 2.

(a) The Black History Commission of Arkansas shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be residents and electors of this state. The members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(b) The term of office of each member of the commission shall commence on January 15 following the expiration date of his or her predecessor's term and shall end on January 14 of the seventh year following the year in which the term commenced.

(c) The membership of the commission shall be made up of persons who are citizens of the state at large and who have demonstrated an interest in the collection, recordation, preservation, and development of the history of black Arkansans.

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

(e) The commission shall select from its membership a chair and a vice chair.

(f) Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 17, eff. 4/12/2023.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 2; 1995, No. 980, § 1; 1995, No. 1296, § 43; 1997, No. 250, § 75; 2007, No. 1601, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-301 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-301
Librarian
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State shall be librarian for the Library of the Secretary of State and shall have custody and direction of all books, papers, maps, charts, and all other things belonging to it, and he or she shall take special care that none of them be lost or injured. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4428; Pope's Dig., § 5463; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-301.

The Secretary of State shall be librarian for the Library of the Secretary of State and shall have custody and direction of all books, papers, maps, charts, and all other things belonging to it, and he or she shall take special care that none of them be lost or injured.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 4428; Pope's Dig., § 5463; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-208 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-8-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1008.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1008.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-209 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-8-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1012; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

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

Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1012; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-305 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-8-305
Use of Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund shall be used for major capital improvement projects at Arkansas cultural institutions. (b) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism by June 30 of each year, summarizing the grants of money from the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund. (2) The report required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of the division, including without limitation preservation and promotion of Arkansas's natural and cultural heritage. Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund shall be used for major capital improvement projects at Arkansas cultural institutions.

(b) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism by June 30 of each year, summarizing the grants of money from the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund. (2) The report required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of the division, including without limitation preservation and promotion of Arkansas's natural and cultural heritage.

(1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism by June 30 of each year, summarizing the grants of money from the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund.

(2) The report required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of the division, including without limitation preservation and promotion of Arkansas's natural and cultural heritage.

Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-502 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-502
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide owners of registered cultural properties in Arkansas with low-cost financial assistance in the restoration, rehabilitation, and repair of properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, which are a part of the state's heritage and which contribute substantially to the state's economic well-being and to a sound and proper balance between preservation and development, through the creation of a self-sustaining revolving loan program to rehabilitate, repair, and restore historic properties. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 44.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide owners of registered cultural properties in Arkansas with low-cost financial assistance in the restoration, rehabilitation, and repair of properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, which are a part of the state's heritage and which contribute substantially to the state's economic well-being and to a sound and proper balance between preservation and development, through the creation of a self-sustaining revolving loan program to rehabilitate, repair, and restore historic properties.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 44.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1012 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1012
Conflicts with section 18-28-201 et seq
Status: in_force

This subchapter controls in the event that it conflicts with any of the provisions of § 18-28-201 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

This subchapter controls in the event that it conflicts with any of the provisions of § 18-28-201 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-510 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-510
City and town library services
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town in Arkansas may provide for library services for its citizens or may enter into agreements or contracts for library services with other political subdivisions or join with other political subdivisions to form regional library systems to provide library services for its citizens. (2) The governing body of the city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town may expend available municipal funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of any service, contract, agreement, or library system in which the municipality participates for library services for its citizens. (b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to restrict or prohibit any cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns from entering into interlocal cooperation agreements with other cities, counties, or regional library systems to better coordinate the provision of services to their inhabitants. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 12.

(a) (1) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town in Arkansas may provide for library services for its citizens or may enter into agreements or contracts for library services with other political subdivisions or join with other political subdivisions to form regional library systems to provide library services for its citizens. (2) The governing body of the city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town may expend available municipal funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of any service, contract, agreement, or library system in which the municipality participates for library services for its citizens.

(1) Any city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town in Arkansas may provide for library services for its citizens or may enter into agreements or contracts for library services with other political subdivisions or join with other political subdivisions to form regional library systems to provide library services for its citizens.

(2) The governing body of the city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town may expend available municipal funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of any service, contract, agreement, or library system in which the municipality participates for library services for its citizens.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed to restrict or prohibit any cities of the first class, cities of the second class, or incorporated towns from entering into interlocal cooperation agreements with other cities, counties, or regional library systems to better coordinate the provision of services to their inhabitants.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-15-201
[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. § 13-7-402 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-7-402
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1957, No. 197, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-603; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 83; 2005, No. 1278, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1957, No. 197, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-603; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 83; 2005, No. 1278, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-303 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-7-303
Members
Status: in_force

(a) The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall be composed of not fewer than seven (7) nor more than eleven (11) members and vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the remaining members. (b) None of the commissioners shall receive any salary or other remuneration for their services. Acts 1939, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-103; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 1.

(a) The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall be composed of not fewer than seven (7) nor more than eleven (11) members and vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the remaining members.

(b) None of the commissioners shall receive any salary or other remuneration for their services.

Acts 1939, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-103; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-507 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-507
Donation or sale of property - Disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program may accept any property donated to it and may donate property or sell property to any person or entity and upon such terms as it deems in the best interest of the state. (b) The program may deposit the proceeds from the sale of property into a financial institution and use the proceeds for operating the program. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 7.

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program may accept any property donated to it and may donate property or sell property to any person or entity and upon such terms as it deems in the best interest of the state.

(b) The program may deposit the proceeds from the sale of property into a financial institution and use the proceeds for operating the program.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-108 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-108
Preservation of state publications
Status: in_force

Two (2) copies of every publication of the State of Arkansas shall be placed at the disposal of the Arkansas State Archives, and shall be preserved, by photographic or other means, in the archives of the Arkansas State Archives. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 107, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 107, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1911, No. 355, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 5520; Pope's Dig., § 12242; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-208.

Two (2) copies of every publication of the State of Arkansas shall be placed at the disposal of the Arkansas State Archives, and shall be preserved, by photographic or other means, in the archives of the Arkansas State Archives.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 107, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 107, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1911, No. 355, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 5520; Pope's Dig., § 12242; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-101
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Archives is created and established at the seat of government of this state for the purposes of: (1) Keeping and caring for the official archives of this state; (2) Collecting materials bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times; (3) Copying and editing official records and other historical materials; (4) Encouraging historical work and research; and (5) Performing work in relation to the foregoing. (b) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the Building Authority Division shall determine the facility needs of the Arkansas State Archives. (c) The Building Authority Division may locate and negotiate an appropriate facility for the Arkansas State Archives, but the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall have final approval of the facility's location. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5551, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2016. Subchapter heading amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2016. Subchapter heading amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1911, No. 355, §§ 1, 2; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5514, 5515; Pope's Dig., §§ 12236, 12237; Acts 1963, No. 207, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 933, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-201, 6-202; Acts 2003, No. 611, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas State Archives is created and established at the seat of government of this state for the purposes of: (1) Keeping and caring for the official archives of this state; (2) Collecting materials bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times; (3) Copying and editing official records and other historical materials; (4) Encouraging historical work and research; and (5) Performing work in relation to the foregoing.

(1) Keeping and caring for the official archives of this state;

(2) Collecting materials bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times;

(3) Copying and editing official records and other historical materials;

(4) Encouraging historical work and research; and

(5) Performing work in relation to the foregoing.

(b) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the Building Authority Division shall determine the facility needs of the Arkansas State Archives.

(c) The Building Authority Division may locate and negotiate an appropriate facility for the Arkansas State Archives, but the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall have final approval of the facility's location.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5551, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2016.

Subchapter heading amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 100, eff. 7/1/2016.

Subchapter heading amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1911, No. 355, §§ 1, 2; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5514, 5515; Pope's Dig., §§ 12236, 12237; Acts 1963, No. 207, §§ 1, 2; 1985, No. 933, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-201, 6-202; Acts 2003, No. 611, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-310 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-310
Injury to or failure to return books or charts - Penalty
Status: in_force

If any person shall injure or fail to return any book, map, or chart taken from the Library of the Secretary of State for more than three (3) months, he or she shall forfeit and pay to the Secretary of State, for the use and benefit of the library, three (3) times the value thereof, or of the set to which it belongs, to be recovered in the name of the state for the use of the library. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 10; C. & M. Dig., § 4437; Pope's Dig., § 5472; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-310.

If any person shall injure or fail to return any book, map, or chart taken from the Library of the Secretary of State for more than three (3) months, he or she shall forfeit and pay to the Secretary of State, for the use and benefit of the library, three (3) times the value thereof, or of the set to which it belongs, to be recovered in the name of the state for the use of the library.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 10; C. & M. Dig., § 4437; Pope's Dig., § 5472; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-507 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-507
Contracts for library services outside the city - Fees for special library services
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of the library may extend the privilege and use of the library to persons residing outside the city upon such terms and conditions as the board may prescribe by its regulations or its policies. (b) The board may also contract for library service or for the privilege and use of the library with the county quorum court, the municipal authorities of a neighboring city, town, or village, or school authorities. (c) In addition, reasonable reimbursements may be collected by the city public library for providing any special library services beyond the customary library services, provided they are determined in advance and in writing by the board. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 9595; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3206; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 10.

(a) The board of trustees of the library may extend the privilege and use of the library to persons residing outside the city upon such terms and conditions as the board may prescribe by its regulations or its policies.

(b) The board may also contract for library service or for the privilege and use of the library with the county quorum court, the municipal authorities of a neighboring city, town, or village, or school authorities.

(c) In addition, reasonable reimbursements may be collected by the city public library for providing any special library services beyond the customary library services, provided they are determined in advance and in writing by the board.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 9595; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3206; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-305 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-305
Reservation of state lands from sale
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon written notice to the Commissioner of State Lands given by the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Commissioner of State Lands shall reserve from sale any state lands, including lands forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes, on which sites or artifacts are located or may be found, as designated by the survey. (2) However, the reservation of lands from sale may be confined to the actual location of the site or artifacts. (b) When sites or artifacts have been explored, excavated, or otherwise examined to the extent desired by the survey, the survey shall then file with the Commissioner of State Lands a statement releasing the lands and permitting the sale of the lands. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-805.

(a) (1) Upon written notice to the Commissioner of State Lands given by the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Commissioner of State Lands shall reserve from sale any state lands, including lands forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes, on which sites or artifacts are located or may be found, as designated by the survey. (2) However, the reservation of lands from sale may be confined to the actual location of the site or artifacts.

(1) Upon written notice to the Commissioner of State Lands given by the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Commissioner of State Lands shall reserve from sale any state lands, including lands forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes, on which sites or artifacts are located or may be found, as designated by the survey.

(2) However, the reservation of lands from sale may be confined to the actual location of the site or artifacts.

(b) When sites or artifacts have been explored, excavated, or otherwise examined to the extent desired by the survey, the survey shall then file with the Commissioner of State Lands a statement releasing the lands and permitting the sale of the lands.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-805.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-12-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 13-12-102
Selection
Status: in_force

Persons to be inducted into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame shall be selected by the Arkansas Division of the Society of American Foresters. Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.

Persons to be inducted into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame shall be selected by the Arkansas Division of the Society of American Foresters.

Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-203 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-4-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6066, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 113, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 113, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 2; 1997, No. 544, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6066, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 113, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 113, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 2; 1997, No. 544, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-308 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-308
Corporation records
Status: in_force

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain corporation records for the county, if they are currently being maintained, permanently as follows: (1) Articles of incorporation; (2) Certificate of business under assumed name; (3) Articles of amendment; (4) Registration of fictitious names of corporation; (5) Articles of merger or consolidation; (6) Change of registered office or agent; (7) Authorized share of stock; (8) Cancellation of shares; and (9) Certificate of dissolution of corporation. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 7.

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain corporation records for the county, if they are currently being maintained, permanently as follows:

(1) Articles of incorporation;

(2) Certificate of business under assumed name;

(3) Articles of amendment;

(4) Registration of fictitious names of corporation;

(5) Articles of merger or consolidation;

(6) Change of registered office or agent;

(7) Authorized share of stock;

(8) Cancellation of shares; and

(9) Certificate of dissolution of corporation.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-703 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-703
Disclosure prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) Library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the patrons of public, school, academic, and special libraries and library systems supported in whole or in part by public funds shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by this subchapter. (b) Public libraries shall use an automated or Gaylord-type circulation system that does not identify a patron with circulated materials after materials are returned. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.

(a) Library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the patrons of public, school, academic, and special libraries and library systems supported in whole or in part by public funds shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as permitted by this subchapter.

(b) Public libraries shall use an automated or Gaylord-type circulation system that does not identify a patron with circulated materials after materials are returned.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-705 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-705
Construction - Statistics
Status: in_force

(a) No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit any library or any business operating jointly with a library from disclosing information for the purpose of: (1) Collecting overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to the library; (2) Collecting fines on overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials; and (3) Contacting its patrons by telephone, mail service, or other medium for the purpose of notifying, informing, and educating patrons or otherwise promoting the legitimate programs, policies, and other interests of the library. (b) Aggregate statistics shown from registration and circulation records with all personal identification removed may be released or used by a library or library system for research or planning purposes. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2; 1995, No. 612, § 1.

(a) No provision of this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit any library or any business operating jointly with a library from disclosing information for the purpose of: (1) Collecting overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to the library; (2) Collecting fines on overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials; and (3) Contacting its patrons by telephone, mail service, or other medium for the purpose of notifying, informing, and educating patrons or otherwise promoting the legitimate programs, policies, and other interests of the library.

(1) Collecting overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to the library;

(2) Collecting fines on overdue books, documents, films, or other items or materials; and

(3) Contacting its patrons by telephone, mail service, or other medium for the purpose of notifying, informing, and educating patrons or otherwise promoting the legitimate programs, policies, and other interests of the library.

(b) Aggregate statistics shown from registration and circulation records with all personal identification removed may be released or used by a library or library system for research or planning purposes.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2; 1995, No. 612, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-906 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-2-906
Annual reports
Status: in_force

At the end of each calendar year, the board of trustees of every regional library system shall make a report to the governing body in the county or counties or municipality or municipalities wherein the board serves, showing the condition of the system during the year and other statistics and information as the board deems of public interest. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.

At the end of each calendar year, the board of trustees of every regional library system shall make a report to the governing body in the county or counties or municipality or municipalities wherein the board serves, showing the condition of the system during the year and other statistics and information as the board deems of public interest.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-409 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-409
Proof of violations
Status: in_force

The mere possession of items defined in § 13-6-402 does not create a presumption of a violation of this subchapter, but the duty shall remain upon the state to prove any violation of this subchapter. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 2.

The mere possession of items defined in § 13-6-402 does not create a presumption of a violation of this subchapter, but the duty shall remain upon the state to prove any violation of this subchapter.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 2.