Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1412 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 14 / Section 14-54-1412
Designated entertainment districts - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "designated entertainment district" means a contiguous area located in a part of a city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that: (1) Is zoned for or customarily used for commercial purposes; and (2) Contains any number and any combination of restaurants, taprooms, taverns, entertainment establishments, hospitality establishments, music venues, theaters, bars, private clubs, microbrewery-restaurant private clubs, art galleries, art studios, tourist destinations, distilleries, dance clubs, cinemas, or concert halls. (b) (1) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town located in a county with established entities authorized by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to sell alcoholic beverages may by ordinance create a designated entertainment district. (2) A designated entertainment district may be permanent or temporary. (3) (A) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall set by ordinance reasonable standards for the regulation of alcohol possession within the boundaries of the designated entertainment district. (B) An ordinance enacted under this subsection does not diminish the requirements of the division concerning permits issued within the designated entertainment district. (4) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall notify the division within ten (10) days of the issuance or removal of a permanent or temporary designation as a designated entertainment district. Amended by Act 2023, No. 334,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 34,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 874,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 874,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 812,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) As used in this section, "designated entertainment district" means a contiguous area located in a part of a city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that: (1) Is zoned for or customarily used for commercial purposes; and (2) Contains any number and any combination of restaurants, taprooms, taverns, entertainment establishments, hospitality establishments, music venues, theaters, bars, private clubs, microbrewery-restaurant private clubs, art galleries, art studios, tourist destinations, distilleries, dance clubs, cinemas, or concert halls.

(1) Is zoned for or customarily used for commercial purposes; and

(2) Contains any number and any combination of restaurants, taprooms, taverns, entertainment establishments, hospitality establishments, music venues, theaters, bars, private clubs, microbrewery-restaurant private clubs, art galleries, art studios, tourist destinations, distilleries, dance clubs, cinemas, or concert halls.

(b) (1) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town located in a county with established entities authorized by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to sell alcoholic beverages may by ordinance create a designated entertainment district. (2) A designated entertainment district may be permanent or temporary. (3) (A) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall set by ordinance reasonable standards for the regulation of alcohol possession within the boundaries of the designated entertainment district. (B) An ordinance enacted under this subsection does not diminish the requirements of the division concerning permits issued within the designated entertainment district. (4) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall notify the division within ten (10) days of the issuance or removal of a permanent or temporary designation as a designated entertainment district.

(1) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town located in a county with established entities authorized by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to sell alcoholic beverages may by ordinance create a designated entertainment district.

(2) A designated entertainment district may be permanent or temporary.

(3) (A) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall set by ordinance reasonable standards for the regulation of alcohol possession within the boundaries of the designated entertainment district. (B) An ordinance enacted under this subsection does not diminish the requirements of the division concerning permits issued within the designated entertainment district.

(A) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall set by ordinance reasonable standards for the regulation of alcohol possession within the boundaries of the designated entertainment district.

(B) An ordinance enacted under this subsection does not diminish the requirements of the division concerning permits issued within the designated entertainment district.

(4) A city, a municipality, or an incorporated town that creates a designated entertainment district under this section shall notify the division within ten (10) days of the issuance or removal of a permanent or temporary designation as a designated entertainment district.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 334,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 34,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 874,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 874,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 812,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-86-1103
Lists of delinquent realty
Status: in_force

(a) All taxes or assessments levied on the real property in any road improvement, drainage, levee, or fencing district in this state, to which this subchapter applies, if not paid on or before October 1 of the year in which it is due, as required by law, shall be delinquent. The tax collector of the county in which the property is situated shall, in those districts where it is his duty to do so, on or before October 15, make out a list of the real property so delinquent. (b) The list shall include: (1) The name of the supposed owner as it appears on the tax books; (2) A description of the property; and (3) The amount of the tax due thereon. (c) Before the list is filed, the collector shall make an affidavit that it is true and correct. (d) A separate list shall be made for each improvement district. Acts 1939, No. 163, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1124.

(a) All taxes or assessments levied on the real property in any road improvement, drainage, levee, or fencing district in this state, to which this subchapter applies, if not paid on or before October 1 of the year in which it is due, as required by law, shall be delinquent. The tax collector of the county in which the property is situated shall, in those districts where it is his duty to do so, on or before October 15, make out a list of the real property so delinquent.

(b) The list shall include: (1) The name of the supposed owner as it appears on the tax books; (2) A description of the property; and (3) The amount of the tax due thereon.

(1) The name of the supposed owner as it appears on the tax books;

(2) A description of the property; and

(3) The amount of the tax due thereon.

(c) Before the list is filed, the collector shall make an affidavit that it is true and correct.

(d) A separate list shall be made for each improvement district.

Acts 1939, No. 163, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1124.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-307 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-307
Issuance of revenue bonds - Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this chapter to refund any obligations issued under this chapter. (2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued into a single issue. (b) (1) When bonds are issued under this section for refunding purposes, the bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the outstanding obligations. (2) If the bonds are sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the obligations refunded or deposited in escrow for the retirement of the bonds. (c) (1) All refunding bonds issued under this chapter shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds. (2) The resolution under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded by the bonds. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) (1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this chapter to refund any obligations issued under this chapter. (2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued into a single issue.

(1) Revenue bonds may be issued under this chapter to refund any obligations issued under this chapter.

(2) The refunding bonds may be combined with bonds issued into a single issue.

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

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

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

(c) (1) All refunding bonds issued under this chapter shall in all respects be authorized, issued, and secured in the manner provided for other bonds issued under this chapter and shall have all the attributes of those bonds. (2) The resolution under which the refunding bonds are issued may provide that any of the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on the revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the obligations refunded by the bonds.

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

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

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-204 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-54-204
Approval by Attorney General
Status: in_force

(a) Every agreement made under this subchapter, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, shall be submitted to the Attorney General, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state. (b) The Attorney General shall approve any agreement submitted to him under this subchapter unless he shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth in this subchapter and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the municipalities concerned the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. (c) Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted under this subchapter within twenty (20) days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof. Acts 1965, No. 7, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2342.

(a) Every agreement made under this subchapter, prior to and as a condition precedent to its entry into force, shall be submitted to the Attorney General, who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state.

(b) The Attorney General shall approve any agreement submitted to him under this subchapter unless he shall find that it does not meet the conditions set forth in this subchapter and shall detail in writing addressed to the governing bodies of the municipalities concerned the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law.

(c) Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted under this subchapter within twenty (20) days of its submission shall constitute approval thereof.

Acts 1965, No. 7, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2342.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-55-602 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-55-602
Imprisonment to enforce fine
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The city council shall have power to provide that, when a fine shall be imposed for the violation of any of the ordinances of the city and it is not paid, the party convicted shall, by order of the mayor or other proper authority or on process issued for the purpose, be committed until the fine and costs of prosecution shall be paid, or the party discharged by due course of law. (2) The council shall also have power to provide that any person convicted of a repeated and willful violation of any ordinance, who shall refuse or neglect to pay the fine imposed and the cost of prosecution, by like order or process, shall be imprisoned and kept in confinement for any term not exceeding thirty (30) days. (b) Any city shall be allowed, for the purpose of imprisonment authorized under this section, the use of the county jail of the proper county. All persons so imprisoned shall be under the charge of the sheriff of the county, who shall receive and discharge the persons in such manner as shall be prescribed by the ordinances of the city, or otherwise, by due course of law. Acts 1875, No. 1, § 9, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7598, 7600, 7603; Pope's Dig., §§ 9684, 9686, 9698; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2413, 19-2414.

(a) (1) The city council shall have power to provide that, when a fine shall be imposed for the violation of any of the ordinances of the city and it is not paid, the party convicted shall, by order of the mayor or other proper authority or on process issued for the purpose, be committed until the fine and costs of prosecution shall be paid, or the party discharged by due course of law. (2) The council shall also have power to provide that any person convicted of a repeated and willful violation of any ordinance, who shall refuse or neglect to pay the fine imposed and the cost of prosecution, by like order or process, shall be imprisoned and kept in confinement for any term not exceeding thirty (30) days.

(1) The city council shall have power to provide that, when a fine shall be imposed for the violation of any of the ordinances of the city and it is not paid, the party convicted shall, by order of the mayor or other proper authority or on process issued for the purpose, be committed until the fine and costs of prosecution shall be paid, or the party discharged by due course of law.

(2) The council shall also have power to provide that any person convicted of a repeated and willful violation of any ordinance, who shall refuse or neglect to pay the fine imposed and the cost of prosecution, by like order or process, shall be imprisoned and kept in confinement for any term not exceeding thirty (30) days.

(b) Any city shall be allowed, for the purpose of imprisonment authorized under this section, the use of the county jail of the proper county. All persons so imprisoned shall be under the charge of the sheriff of the county, who shall receive and discharge the persons in such manner as shall be prescribed by the ordinances of the city, or otherwise, by due course of law.

Acts 1875, No. 1, § 9, p. 1; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7598, 7600, 7603; Pope's Dig., §§ 9684, 9686, 9698; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2413, 19-2414.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-1707 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 17 / Section 14-54-1707
Appeals to circuit court
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) days after an order or decision has been entered by the criminal nuisance abatement board according to the provisions in this subchapter, any party may appeal to a circuit court for a de novo review on the record. (b) If an appeal is filed, the decision or order of the board shall remain in effect unless stayed by the circuit court. Acts 2003, No. 1190, § 7.

(a) Within thirty (30) days after an order or decision has been entered by the criminal nuisance abatement board according to the provisions in this subchapter, any party may appeal to a circuit court for a de novo review on the record.

(b) If an appeal is filed, the decision or order of the board shall remain in effect unless stayed by the circuit court.

Acts 2003, No. 1190, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-363-208 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 363 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-363-208
Judicial review
Status: in_force

(a) Any person aggrieved by any zoning regulations adopted pursuant to this subchapter, or by any order or ruling upon an application for a permit or variance, may within thirty (30) days appeal to the circuit court of the county within which the structure or object of natural growth in question is located. (b) After such notice as the court shall direct to the parties interested, including all political subdivisions served by the airport affected and the city promulgating the zoning regulations in question, a hearing may be had before the court at an early and convenient time and place fixed by it. (c) (1) The court may annul, affirm, or alter the regulations, order, or ruling complained of if it finds that the applicable rules of law so require. (2) Any findings of fact made by the board, commission, or agency authorized by substantial evidence shall be accepted by the court as conclusive. (d) Appeals from the circuit court shall be in accordance with the laws governing appeals. Acts 1941, No. 116, § 6; 1985, No. 257, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-306.

(a) Any person aggrieved by any zoning regulations adopted pursuant to this subchapter, or by any order or ruling upon an application for a permit or variance, may within thirty (30) days appeal to the circuit court of the county within which the structure or object of natural growth in question is located.

(b) After such notice as the court shall direct to the parties interested, including all political subdivisions served by the airport affected and the city promulgating the zoning regulations in question, a hearing may be had before the court at an early and convenient time and place fixed by it.

(c) (1) The court may annul, affirm, or alter the regulations, order, or ruling complained of if it finds that the applicable rules of law so require. (2) Any findings of fact made by the board, commission, or agency authorized by substantial evidence shall be accepted by the court as conclusive.

(1) The court may annul, affirm, or alter the regulations, order, or ruling complained of if it finds that the applicable rules of law so require.

(2) Any findings of fact made by the board, commission, or agency authorized by substantial evidence shall be accepted by the court as conclusive.

(d) Appeals from the circuit court shall be in accordance with the laws governing appeals.

Acts 1941, No. 116, § 6; 1985, No. 257, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-604 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-121-604
Filing petition for separation - Order
Status: in_force

(a) Any five (5) owners of land within the boundaries of the original district may file a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the district was originally organized, setting forth the fact that: (1) The improvement for which the district was originally organized has been completed; (2) The district comprises lands in more than one (1) county, that all obligations of the district have been paid in full, that the drainage district was not organized primarily for the construction of levees and has not received federal aid under Flood Control Acts of Congress approved May 15, 1928, and June 15, 1936, and amendments thereto, and praying that the lands in the county mentioned in the petition be separated from the original district for the purposes set forth in § 14-121-603 . (b) If the circuit court in which the petition is filed shall find the facts set forth in the petition to be true, the court shall enter an order granting the prayer of the petition for the purposes of this subchapter. (c) Upon the filing of a certified copy of the order in the county court of the county set forth in the petition, the county court shall thereupon enter an order establishing a separate district which shall be named in the order and which shall comprise the lands in the county which were included in the district as originally organized. Acts 1947, No. 371, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-579.

(a) Any five (5) owners of land within the boundaries of the original district may file a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the district was originally organized, setting forth the fact that: (1) The improvement for which the district was originally organized has been completed; (2) The district comprises lands in more than one (1) county, that all obligations of the district have been paid in full, that the drainage district was not organized primarily for the construction of levees and has not received federal aid under Flood Control Acts of Congress approved May 15, 1928, and June 15, 1936, and amendments thereto, and praying that the lands in the county mentioned in the petition be separated from the original district for the purposes set forth in § 14-121-603 .

(1) The improvement for which the district was originally organized has been completed;

(2) The district comprises lands in more than one (1) county, that all obligations of the district have been paid in full, that the drainage district was not organized primarily for the construction of levees and has not received federal aid under Flood Control Acts of Congress approved May 15, 1928, and June 15, 1936, and amendments thereto, and praying that the lands in the county mentioned in the petition be separated from the original district for the purposes set forth in § 14-121-603 .

(b) If the circuit court in which the petition is filed shall find the facts set forth in the petition to be true, the court shall enter an order granting the prayer of the petition for the purposes of this subchapter.

(c) Upon the filing of a certified copy of the order in the county court of the county set forth in the petition, the county court shall thereupon enter an order establishing a separate district which shall be named in the order and which shall comprise the lands in the county which were included in the district as originally organized.

Acts 1947, No. 371, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-579.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-23-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-23-103
Examination of parties and documents
Status: in_force

In the investigation of any account, each county court may examine all the parties and witnesses, on oath, touching the matter, or any other matter arising under this act and shall have power to compel the production of all books, accounts, papers, or documents which may be necessary in the investigation of any matter arising under the provisions of this act. Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 35; C. & M. Dig., § 2030; Pope's Dig., § 2584; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-705.

In the investigation of any account, each county court may examine all the parties and witnesses, on oath, touching the matter, or any other matter arising under this act and shall have power to compel the production of all books, accounts, papers, or documents which may be necessary in the investigation of any matter arising under the provisions of this act.

Rev. Stat., ch. 41, § 35; C. & M. Dig., § 2030; Pope's Dig., § 2584; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-705.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-184-212 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 184 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-184-212
Bonds, coupons - Execution - Seal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chairman of the board and by the manual signature of the secretary of the board. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the chairman. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (b) The district shall adopt and use a seal in the execution and issuance of the bonds. Each bond shall be sealed with the seal of the district. Acts 1975, No. 403, § 5; 1981, No. 474, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1629.

(a) (1) (A) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chairman of the board and by the manual signature of the secretary of the board. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the chairman. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) (A) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chairman of the board and by the manual signature of the secretary of the board. (B) The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the chairman.

(A) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chairman of the board and by the manual signature of the secretary of the board.

(B) The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the chairman.

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

(b) The district shall adopt and use a seal in the execution and issuance of the bonds. Each bond shall be sealed with the seal of the district.

Acts 1975, No. 403, § 5; 1981, No. 474, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1629.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-422 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-56-422
Adoption of plans, ordinances, and regulations
Status: in_force

All plans, recommended ordinances, and regulations shall be adopted through the following procedure: (1) (A) The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the plans, ordinances, and regulations proposed under this subchapter. (B) Notice of public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least one (1) time fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. (C) Notice by first class mail to the boards of directors of all school districts affected by a proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation shall be provided sufficiently in advance to allow representatives of all affected school districts a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on any proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation; (2) Following the public hearing, proposed plans may be adopted and proposed ordinances and regulations may be recommended as presented or in modified form by a majority vote of the entire commission; (3) Following its adoption of plans and recommendation of ordinances and regulations, the commission shall certify adopted plans or recommended ordinances and regulations to the legislative body of the city for its adoption; (4) The legislative body of the city may return the plans and recommended ordinances and regulations to the commission for further study or recertification or by a majority vote of the entire membership may adopt by ordinance or resolution the plans and recommended ordinances or regulations submitted by the commission. However, nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the city council's authority to recall the ordinances and resolutions by a vote of a majority of the council; and (5) (A) Following adoption by the legislative body, the adopted plans, ordinances, and regulations shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. (B) The city clerk shall file the plans, ordinances, and regulations as pertain to the territory beyond the corporate limits with the county recorder of the counties in which territorial jurisdiction is being exercised. Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1957, No. 186, § 6; 1959, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830; Acts 2005, No. 2144, § 5.

All plans, recommended ordinances, and regulations shall be adopted through the following procedure:

(1) (A) The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the plans, ordinances, and regulations proposed under this subchapter. (B) Notice of public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least one (1) time fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. (C) Notice by first class mail to the boards of directors of all school districts affected by a proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation shall be provided sufficiently in advance to allow representatives of all affected school districts a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on any proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation;

(A) The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the plans, ordinances, and regulations proposed under this subchapter.

(B) Notice of public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least one (1) time fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.

(C) Notice by first class mail to the boards of directors of all school districts affected by a proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation shall be provided sufficiently in advance to allow representatives of all affected school districts a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on any proposed plan, ordinance, or regulation;

(2) Following the public hearing, proposed plans may be adopted and proposed ordinances and regulations may be recommended as presented or in modified form by a majority vote of the entire commission;

(3) Following its adoption of plans and recommendation of ordinances and regulations, the commission shall certify adopted plans or recommended ordinances and regulations to the legislative body of the city for its adoption;

(4) The legislative body of the city may return the plans and recommended ordinances and regulations to the commission for further study or recertification or by a majority vote of the entire membership may adopt by ordinance or resolution the plans and recommended ordinances or regulations submitted by the commission. However, nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the city council's authority to recall the ordinances and resolutions by a vote of a majority of the council; and

(5) (A) Following adoption by the legislative body, the adopted plans, ordinances, and regulations shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. (B) The city clerk shall file the plans, ordinances, and regulations as pertain to the territory beyond the corporate limits with the county recorder of the counties in which territorial jurisdiction is being exercised.

(A) Following adoption by the legislative body, the adopted plans, ordinances, and regulations shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.

(B) The city clerk shall file the plans, ordinances, and regulations as pertain to the territory beyond the corporate limits with the county recorder of the counties in which territorial jurisdiction is being exercised.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 203,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1957, No. 186, § 6; 1959, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2830; Acts 2005, No. 2144, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-89-908 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-89-908
Payments to districts and municipality
Status: in_force

(a) The amounts allocated to the various improvement districts within the limits of a municipality shall be paid to the districts when the commissioners on the boards of improvement shall request that it be paid in order that the funds may be used by such districts to pay the bonds and interest maturities of the districts which are about to become due. (b) The amounts allocated to the municipality shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality upon resolution duly adopted by the council of the city or town. Acts 1939, No. 208, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-214.

(a) The amounts allocated to the various improvement districts within the limits of a municipality shall be paid to the districts when the commissioners on the boards of improvement shall request that it be paid in order that the funds may be used by such districts to pay the bonds and interest maturities of the districts which are about to become due.

(b) The amounts allocated to the municipality shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality upon resolution duly adopted by the council of the city or town.

Acts 1939, No. 208, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-214.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-14-712 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 14-14-712
Reorganization of existing county boards and commissions
Status: in_force

(a) All laws providing for the organization, jurisdiction, and operation of county boards and commissions, except the laws relating to county hospital boards of governors and except laws relating to county nursing home boards, shall be given the status of county ordinance until June 30, 1978. These organizations shall continue to function under those respective laws until reorganized by county ordinance. The organizations subject to reorganization by county ordinance are, but are not limited to, the following: (1) County library boards; (2) County planning boards; (3) County park commissions; and (4) County welfare boards. (b) Advisory board members appointed as a result of a reorganizational ordinance shall have a term of appointment as specified in this subchapter. (c) Ordinances enacted by a county quorum court for the reorganization of county government into county departments, with or without advisory or administrative boards or subordinate service districts, may be adopted in a single reading of the court. Acts 1977, No. 742, § 107; 1977 (Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 6; 1979, No. 741, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4110.

(a) All laws providing for the organization, jurisdiction, and operation of county boards and commissions, except the laws relating to county hospital boards of governors and except laws relating to county nursing home boards, shall be given the status of county ordinance until June 30, 1978. These organizations shall continue to function under those respective laws until reorganized by county ordinance. The organizations subject to reorganization by county ordinance are, but are not limited to, the following: (1) County library boards; (2) County planning boards; (3) County park commissions; and (4) County welfare boards.

(1) County library boards;

(2) County planning boards;

(3) County park commissions; and

(4) County welfare boards.

(b) Advisory board members appointed as a result of a reorganizational ordinance shall have a term of appointment as specified in this subchapter.

(c) Ordinances enacted by a county quorum court for the reorganization of county government into county departments, with or without advisory or administrative boards or subordinate service districts, may be adopted in a single reading of the court.

Acts 1977, No. 742, § 107; 1977 (Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 6; 1979, No. 741, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-4110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-317-124 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 317 / Section 14-317-124
Payment of levies - Delinquency
Status: in_force

All taxes levied under the terms of this chapter shall be payable in installments at the same time as other state, county, and city taxes are now paid. If any taxes levied by the board in pursuance to this chapter are not paid at maturity, the collector shall not embrace such taxes in the taxes for which he shall sell the lands, but he shall report the delinquencies to the board of commissioners of the district, who shall add to the amount of the tax a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%). The board of commissioners shall enforce the collection by chancery proceedings in the chancery court of the county, in the manner provided by §§ 14-121-426 - 14-121-432 . But the owner of the property sold for taxes thereunder shall have the right to redeem it at any time within two (2) years from the time when his lands have been stricken off by the commissioner making the sale. Acts 1955, No. 367, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1211.

All taxes levied under the terms of this chapter shall be payable in installments at the same time as other state, county, and city taxes are now paid. If any taxes levied by the board in pursuance to this chapter are not paid at maturity, the collector shall not embrace such taxes in the taxes for which he shall sell the lands, but he shall report the delinquencies to the board of commissioners of the district, who shall add to the amount of the tax a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%). The board of commissioners shall enforce the collection by chancery proceedings in the chancery court of the county, in the manner provided by §§ 14-121-426 - 14-121-432 . But the owner of the property sold for taxes thereunder shall have the right to redeem it at any time within two (2) years from the time when his lands have been stricken off by the commissioner making the sale.

Acts 1955, No. 367, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-114-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 114 / Section 14-114-101
Conflict of regulations
Status: in_force

In the event that the regulations of water and soil improvement districts under subtitle 7 of title 14 of the Code conflict, and in the event that the water and soil improvement districts are unable to resolve the conflict, the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall have all powers necessary to resolve the conflict including the power to require any district to modify or rescind any regulation in conflict. Acts 1989, No. 618, § 3.

In the event that the regulations of water and soil improvement districts under subtitle 7 of title 14 of the Code conflict, and in the event that the water and soil improvement districts are unable to resolve the conflict, the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall have all powers necessary to resolve the conflict including the power to require any district to modify or rescind any regulation in conflict.

Acts 1989, No. 618, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-141-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 141 / Section 14-141-105
Enlarging commission by two members
Status: in_force

(a) Any city of the first class having a mayor-council form of government in which the city has established a municipal auditorium commission, as authorized in this chapter, which may desire to increase the membership of the commission by two (2) members in addition to the members thereof provided by § 14-141-104 may, upon the adoption of an ordinance therefor, enlarge the membership of the commission by two (2) additional members. (b) (1) The members shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in § 14-141-104 . (2) The first additional members appointed to the commission shall be appointed for terms designated by the mayor, with the term of one (1) member to expire six (6) years from the date of the appointment, and the term of the other member to expire seven (7) years from the date of the appointment. (c) Nothing in this section shall affect or reduce the term of any member then serving on the commission. However, upon the expiration of the term of office of any member of the commission then serving, the successor member shall be appointed for a term of seven (7) years in order that the full membership of the commission shall consist of members appointed for staggered terms, with the term of one (1) member expiring each year. (d) The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and supplemental to the provisions of this chapter and are not intended to modify or repeal any part or provision of this chapter unless specifically in conflict with this section. (e) It is the sole purpose of this section to authorize the city council of a city of the first class in this state having a municipal auditorium commission to elect, by adoption of an ordinance therefor, to enlarge the membership of the municipal auditorium commission from five (5) to seven (7) members without disturbing the terms of any of the existing members, and to make the necessary adjustments in the terms of those members in order that successor members will be appointed for seven-year terms. Acts 1975, No. 534, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2603.1, 19-2603.1n.

(a) Any city of the first class having a mayor-council form of government in which the city has established a municipal auditorium commission, as authorized in this chapter, which may desire to increase the membership of the commission by two (2) members in addition to the members thereof provided by § 14-141-104 may, upon the adoption of an ordinance therefor, enlarge the membership of the commission by two (2) additional members.

(b) (1) The members shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in § 14-141-104 . (2) The first additional members appointed to the commission shall be appointed for terms designated by the mayor, with the term of one (1) member to expire six (6) years from the date of the appointment, and the term of the other member to expire seven (7) years from the date of the appointment.

(1) The members shall be appointed in the same manner as provided in § 14-141-104 .

(2) The first additional members appointed to the commission shall be appointed for terms designated by the mayor, with the term of one (1) member to expire six (6) years from the date of the appointment, and the term of the other member to expire seven (7) years from the date of the appointment.

(c) Nothing in this section shall affect or reduce the term of any member then serving on the commission. However, upon the expiration of the term of office of any member of the commission then serving, the successor member shall be appointed for a term of seven (7) years in order that the full membership of the commission shall consist of members appointed for staggered terms, with the term of one (1) member expiring each year.

(d) The provisions of this section shall be cumulative and supplemental to the provisions of this chapter and are not intended to modify or repeal any part or provision of this chapter unless specifically in conflict with this section.

(e) It is the sole purpose of this section to authorize the city council of a city of the first class in this state having a municipal auditorium commission to elect, by adoption of an ordinance therefor, to enlarge the membership of the municipal auditorium commission from five (5) to seven (7) members without disturbing the terms of any of the existing members, and to make the necessary adjustments in the terms of those members in order that successor members will be appointed for seven-year terms.

Acts 1975, No. 534, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2603.1, 19-2603.1n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-514 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-514
Bonds, coupons - Execution
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The bonds shall be executed by the mayor and the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, or by the county judge and the county clerk of the county, as the case may be. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of such bonds or coupons, such signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (b) The bonds shall be executed in the manner provided by the Registered Public Obligations Act of Arkansas, § 19-9-401 et seq., as that act may be amended. (c) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor or county judge. Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1277.

(a) (1) The bonds shall be executed by the mayor and the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, or by the county judge and the county clerk of the county, as the case may be. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of such bonds or coupons, such signatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) The bonds shall be executed by the mayor and the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, or by the county judge and the county clerk of the county, as the case may be.

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

(b) The bonds shall be executed in the manner provided by the Registered Public Obligations Act of Arkansas, § 19-9-401 et seq., as that act may be amended.

(c) The coupons attached to the bonds may be executed by the facsimile signature of the mayor or county judge.

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1277.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-51-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-51-207
Responsibilities of the city
Status: in_force

The city council or other governing body, as the case may be, shall: (1) Provide suitable rooms for the board to hold meetings; (2) Allow all reasonable supplies; (3) Permit use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board; (4) Provide, designate, manage, and supervise a paid city employee, full-time or part-time, as may be deemed necessary by the city's chief executive officer, to be known as the administrative assistant to the commission. This assistant shall help with the clerical and administrative needs of the board; and (5) Provide adequate funding for legal counsel as enumerated in this chapter. Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9946; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1602; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 6.

The city council or other governing body, as the case may be, shall:

(1) Provide suitable rooms for the board to hold meetings;

(2) Allow all reasonable supplies;

(3) Permit use of public buildings for holding examinations by the board;

(4) Provide, designate, manage, and supervise a paid city employee, full-time or part-time, as may be deemed necessary by the city's chief executive officer, to be known as the administrative assistant to the commission. This assistant shall help with the clerical and administrative needs of the board; and

(5) Provide adequate funding for legal counsel as enumerated in this chapter.

Acts 1933, No. 28, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 9946; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1602; Acts 1993, No. 206, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-47-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 47 / Section 14-47-101
Applicability generally
Status: in_force

Any city within the State of Arkansas having a population of two thousand five hundred (2,500) or more, according to the latest federal census, may become organized under the provisions of this chapter by proceeding as provided in this chapter. Acts 1921, No. 99, § 1; 1931, No. 226, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10089; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-701.

Any city within the State of Arkansas having a population of two thousand five hundred (2,500) or more, according to the latest federal census, may become organized under the provisions of this chapter by proceeding as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1921, No. 99, § 1; 1931, No. 226, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 10089; Acts 1957, No. 8, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-203-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 203 / Section 14-203-104
Authorization to finance electric system
Status: in_force

Municipalities are authorized to use any available funds and reserves to pay and provide for costs and expenses of owning and operating an electric system and, for the purpose of paying electric system costs, a municipality may issue revenue bonds as provided in this chapter. Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.

Municipalities are authorized to use any available funds and reserves to pay and provide for costs and expenses of owning and operating an electric system and, for the purpose of paying electric system costs, a municipality may issue revenue bonds as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1983, No. 441, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-6003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-44-117 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 44 / Section 14-44-117
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 221,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1929, No. 251, §§ 1-5; Pope's Dig., §§ 9804-9808; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1105 -- 19-1109.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 221,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1929, No. 251, §§ 1-5; Pope's Dig., §§ 9804-9808; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-1105 -- 19-1109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-94-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 94 / Section 14-94-105
Petition to form district
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the petition of all the owners of the record title as reflected by the deed records in the office of the circuit clerk and ex officio recorder of the pertinent county, it shall be the duty of the governing body to: (1) Lay off into an improvement district the territory described in the petition for the purpose of purchasing, accepting as a gift, constructing, or maintaining facilities for waterworks, recreation, drainage, gas pipelines, underground trenches and excavations necessary for the installation by public utilities or municipal utilities of electric and telephone distribution systems, sanitary sewers, streets and highways, including curbs and gutters, and sidewalks, together with facilities related to any of the foregoing, or for more than one (1) of those purposes; and (2) (A) Name as commissioners of the district the three (3) individuals whose names appear in the petition if the petition contains those names, and if not, then three (3) individuals of integrity and good business ability who own real property in the district or are creditors of the district or live in the district. (B) In the event that a property owner or creditor is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity, any officer, director, trustee, employee, or other designated representative of the entity may be named and appointed as a commissioner. (b) All the districts shall be numbered consecutively and shall receive names selected by the governing body. If the governing body does not act promptly in complying with the terms of this section, or of any other section of this chapter essential to the creation and operation of the district, it may be compelled to do so by mandamus. (c) (1) Any number of petitions may be circulated, and identical petitions with additional names may be filed at any time until the governing body acts. (2) A petition under this section shall contain a bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district. (d) The formation and creation of such districts is authorized, in whole or in part, outside any municipality. (e) In the event that lands to be included in a district lie in more than one (1) municipality: (1) The municipality in which lies the largest portion of the lands, exclusive of lands which do not lie in any municipality, shall have jurisdiction to create such district and to conduct all other municipal proceedings relating thereto and to the business and affairs thereof, which municipality is referred to hereinbelow as the "creating municipality"; (2) No portion of a municipality shall be included in such district unless it shall be found by the creating municipality that the owners of real property lying within such municipality and within the district shall have petitioned for creation of such district; (3) Notice of the filing of the petition for creation of such district shall be given by first-class mail to the mayor of each such municipality by the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality, and each such municipality may, at any time within fifteen (15) days after the deposit of such notice in the mails, unless such notice shall be waived by resolution of the governing body of such municipality, file with the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality a certified copy of a resolution of its governing body finding that the proposed improvements do not harmonize with the community facilities plans of such municipality or would diminish vehicular or pedestrian traffic in such municipality; and (4) In the event of the filing of the resolution described in subdivision (e)(3) of this section, the governing body of the creating municipality shall reject the petition for creation of such district. (f) (1) A district may enter into a partnership with a private actor as provided by § 14-96-201 et seq. to: (A) Contract for, or provide, promote, and support broadband internet service through, a public-private partnership under § 14-96-201 et seq.; and (B) Finance public capital facilities or projects that include broadband internet service. (2) A district in existence on and after January 1, 2021, may conduct any of the activities under subdivision (f)(1) of this section using the notice and voting procedures under this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 795,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1987, No. 113, § 3; 1989, No. 276, § 1; 1993, No. 819, § 1; 1995, No. 1127, § 1; 1999, No. 475, § 4.

(a) Upon the petition of all the owners of the record title as reflected by the deed records in the office of the circuit clerk and ex officio recorder of the pertinent county, it shall be the duty of the governing body to: (1) Lay off into an improvement district the territory described in the petition for the purpose of purchasing, accepting as a gift, constructing, or maintaining facilities for waterworks, recreation, drainage, gas pipelines, underground trenches and excavations necessary for the installation by public utilities or municipal utilities of electric and telephone distribution systems, sanitary sewers, streets and highways, including curbs and gutters, and sidewalks, together with facilities related to any of the foregoing, or for more than one (1) of those purposes; and (2) (A) Name as commissioners of the district the three (3) individuals whose names appear in the petition if the petition contains those names, and if not, then three (3) individuals of integrity and good business ability who own real property in the district or are creditors of the district or live in the district. (B) In the event that a property owner or creditor is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity, any officer, director, trustee, employee, or other designated representative of the entity may be named and appointed as a commissioner.

(1) Lay off into an improvement district the territory described in the petition for the purpose of purchasing, accepting as a gift, constructing, or maintaining facilities for waterworks, recreation, drainage, gas pipelines, underground trenches and excavations necessary for the installation by public utilities or municipal utilities of electric and telephone distribution systems, sanitary sewers, streets and highways, including curbs and gutters, and sidewalks, together with facilities related to any of the foregoing, or for more than one (1) of those purposes; and

(2) (A) Name as commissioners of the district the three (3) individuals whose names appear in the petition if the petition contains those names, and if not, then three (3) individuals of integrity and good business ability who own real property in the district or are creditors of the district or live in the district. (B) In the event that a property owner or creditor is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity, any officer, director, trustee, employee, or other designated representative of the entity may be named and appointed as a commissioner.

(A) Name as commissioners of the district the three (3) individuals whose names appear in the petition if the petition contains those names, and if not, then three (3) individuals of integrity and good business ability who own real property in the district or are creditors of the district or live in the district.

(B) In the event that a property owner or creditor is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity, any officer, director, trustee, employee, or other designated representative of the entity may be named and appointed as a commissioner.

(b) All the districts shall be numbered consecutively and shall receive names selected by the governing body. If the governing body does not act promptly in complying with the terms of this section, or of any other section of this chapter essential to the creation and operation of the district, it may be compelled to do so by mandamus.

(c) (1) Any number of petitions may be circulated, and identical petitions with additional names may be filed at any time until the governing body acts. (2) A petition under this section shall contain a bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district.

(1) Any number of petitions may be circulated, and identical petitions with additional names may be filed at any time until the governing body acts.

(2) A petition under this section shall contain a bold heading stating that a signature on the petition is a vote to create the district.

(d) The formation and creation of such districts is authorized, in whole or in part, outside any municipality.

(e) In the event that lands to be included in a district lie in more than one (1) municipality: (1) The municipality in which lies the largest portion of the lands, exclusive of lands which do not lie in any municipality, shall have jurisdiction to create such district and to conduct all other municipal proceedings relating thereto and to the business and affairs thereof, which municipality is referred to hereinbelow as the "creating municipality"; (2) No portion of a municipality shall be included in such district unless it shall be found by the creating municipality that the owners of real property lying within such municipality and within the district shall have petitioned for creation of such district; (3) Notice of the filing of the petition for creation of such district shall be given by first-class mail to the mayor of each such municipality by the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality, and each such municipality may, at any time within fifteen (15) days after the deposit of such notice in the mails, unless such notice shall be waived by resolution of the governing body of such municipality, file with the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality a certified copy of a resolution of its governing body finding that the proposed improvements do not harmonize with the community facilities plans of such municipality or would diminish vehicular or pedestrian traffic in such municipality; and (4) In the event of the filing of the resolution described in subdivision (e)(3) of this section, the governing body of the creating municipality shall reject the petition for creation of such district.

(1) The municipality in which lies the largest portion of the lands, exclusive of lands which do not lie in any municipality, shall have jurisdiction to create such district and to conduct all other municipal proceedings relating thereto and to the business and affairs thereof, which municipality is referred to hereinbelow as the "creating municipality";

(2) No portion of a municipality shall be included in such district unless it shall be found by the creating municipality that the owners of real property lying within such municipality and within the district shall have petitioned for creation of such district;

(3) Notice of the filing of the petition for creation of such district shall be given by first-class mail to the mayor of each such municipality by the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality, and each such municipality may, at any time within fifteen (15) days after the deposit of such notice in the mails, unless such notice shall be waived by resolution of the governing body of such municipality, file with the clerk or recorder of the creating municipality a certified copy of a resolution of its governing body finding that the proposed improvements do not harmonize with the community facilities plans of such municipality or would diminish vehicular or pedestrian traffic in such municipality; and

(4) In the event of the filing of the resolution described in subdivision (e)(3) of this section, the governing body of the creating municipality shall reject the petition for creation of such district.

(f) (1) A district may enter into a partnership with a private actor as provided by § 14-96-201 et seq. to: (A) Contract for, or provide, promote, and support broadband internet service through, a public-private partnership under § 14-96-201 et seq.; and (B) Finance public capital facilities or projects that include broadband internet service. (2) A district in existence on and after January 1, 2021, may conduct any of the activities under subdivision (f)(1) of this section using the notice and voting procedures under this chapter.

(1) A district may enter into a partnership with a private actor as provided by § 14-96-201 et seq. to: (A) Contract for, or provide, promote, and support broadband internet service through, a public-private partnership under § 14-96-201 et seq.; and (B) Finance public capital facilities or projects that include broadband internet service.

(A) Contract for, or provide, promote, and support broadband internet service through, a public-private partnership under § 14-96-201 et seq.; and

(B) Finance public capital facilities or projects that include broadband internet service.

(2) A district in existence on and after January 1, 2021, may conduct any of the activities under subdivision (f)(1) of this section using the notice and voting procedures under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 795,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1025,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 113, § 3; 1989, No. 276, § 1; 1993, No. 819, § 1; 1995, No. 1127, § 1; 1999, No. 475, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-52-105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-52-105
Holiday compensation
Status: in_force

(a) All law enforcement officers regardless of their titles, such as city marshal, employed by cities of the first or second class or incorporated towns shall be compensated for all legal holidays established by the governing body of the municipality. (b) This compensation shall be based on the law enforcement officer's daily rate of pay and in addition to the regular pay schedule. (c) This compensation may be included within the officer's base pay. (d) This compensation shall be prorated and paid during the regular payroll periods or paid in one (1) lump sum annually on a date in December designated by the municipality. Acts 1985, No. 252, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1721; Acts 1987, No. 501, § 1.

(a) All law enforcement officers regardless of their titles, such as city marshal, employed by cities of the first or second class or incorporated towns shall be compensated for all legal holidays established by the governing body of the municipality.

(b) This compensation shall be based on the law enforcement officer's daily rate of pay and in addition to the regular pay schedule.

(c) This compensation may be included within the officer's base pay.

(d) This compensation shall be prorated and paid during the regular payroll periods or paid in one (1) lump sum annually on a date in December designated by the municipality.

Acts 1985, No. 252, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1721; Acts 1987, No. 501, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-1-108
Pro-Life City, Pro-Life County, or Pro-Life Political Subdivision designation
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision may state by resolution: (1) That the policy of the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death; (2) That the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to be known as a "Pro-Life City", a "Pro-Life County", or a "Pro-Life Political Subdivision"; and (3) The following findings: (A) The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life; (B) Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 68, states that the policy of the state is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth; (C) It is the duty of state and local government to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within each respective jurisdiction; (D) The United States Supreme Court found in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not prohibit a municipality using democratic processes from expressing a preference for childbirth rather than abortion; and (E) The United States Supreme Court found in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022), that the United States Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. (b) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision that passes a resolution under subsection (a) of this section may promote the Pro-Life City, Pro-Life County, or Pro-Life Political Subdivision status in a manner consistent with other law, including without limitation by: (1) Placing signs along rights-of-way near the boundaries of the municipality, county, or political subdivision; (2) Advertising in any promotion, advertisement, or public relations effort; (3) Placing signs or banners on municipal, county, or political subdivision property; (4) Placing a slogan or other notation on utility billing or other communications to municipal, county, or political subdivision residents; (5) Producing and distributing signs, decals, or other material for businesses or residents to voluntarily use and display; (6) Promoting at festivals, parades, or other public events; (7) Urging municipal, county, or political subdivision employees to develop and implement innovative and creative ways for promotion; (8) Placing a slogan or other notation on publicly owned vehicles; (9) Declaring pro-life observances, such as a pro-life day or pro-life month; (10) Encouraging local schools and civic clubs to promote the dignity of innocent human life; (11) Encouraging local places of worship to promote the sanctity of innocent human life; (12) Erecting monuments or other permanent memorials to lives lost to abortion; (13) Establishing a cemetery or other place for the dignified burial of the unborn and for memorials to those who have died in an abortion; and (14) Using public service announcements. Added by Act 2023, No. 699,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision may state by resolution: (1) That the policy of the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death; (2) That the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to be known as a "Pro-Life City", a "Pro-Life County", or a "Pro-Life Political Subdivision"; and (3) The following findings: (A) The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life; (B) Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 68, states that the policy of the state is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth; (C) It is the duty of state and local government to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within each respective jurisdiction; (D) The United States Supreme Court found in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not prohibit a municipality using democratic processes from expressing a preference for childbirth rather than abortion; and (E) The United States Supreme Court found in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022), that the United States Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.

(1) That the policy of the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death;

(2) That the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to be known as a "Pro-Life City", a "Pro-Life County", or a "Pro-Life Political Subdivision"; and

(3) The following findings: (A) The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life; (B) Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 68, states that the policy of the state is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth; (C) It is the duty of state and local government to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within each respective jurisdiction; (D) The United States Supreme Court found in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not prohibit a municipality using democratic processes from expressing a preference for childbirth rather than abortion; and (E) The United States Supreme Court found in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022), that the United States Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.

(A) The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life;

(B) Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 68, states that the policy of the state is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth;

(C) It is the duty of state and local government to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within each respective jurisdiction;

(D) The United States Supreme Court found in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not prohibit a municipality using democratic processes from expressing a preference for childbirth rather than abortion; and

(E) The United States Supreme Court found in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022), that the United States Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.

(b) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision that passes a resolution under subsection (a) of this section may promote the Pro-Life City, Pro-Life County, or Pro-Life Political Subdivision status in a manner consistent with other law, including without limitation by: (1) Placing signs along rights-of-way near the boundaries of the municipality, county, or political subdivision; (2) Advertising in any promotion, advertisement, or public relations effort; (3) Placing signs or banners on municipal, county, or political subdivision property; (4) Placing a slogan or other notation on utility billing or other communications to municipal, county, or political subdivision residents; (5) Producing and distributing signs, decals, or other material for businesses or residents to voluntarily use and display; (6) Promoting at festivals, parades, or other public events; (7) Urging municipal, county, or political subdivision employees to develop and implement innovative and creative ways for promotion; (8) Placing a slogan or other notation on publicly owned vehicles; (9) Declaring pro-life observances, such as a pro-life day or pro-life month; (10) Encouraging local schools and civic clubs to promote the dignity of innocent human life; (11) Encouraging local places of worship to promote the sanctity of innocent human life; (12) Erecting monuments or other permanent memorials to lives lost to abortion; (13) Establishing a cemetery or other place for the dignified burial of the unborn and for memorials to those who have died in an abortion; and (14) Using public service announcements.

(1) Placing signs along rights-of-way near the boundaries of the municipality, county, or political subdivision;

(2) Advertising in any promotion, advertisement, or public relations effort;

(3) Placing signs or banners on municipal, county, or political subdivision property;

(4) Placing a slogan or other notation on utility billing or other communications to municipal, county, or political subdivision residents;

(5) Producing and distributing signs, decals, or other material for businesses or residents to voluntarily use and display;

(6) Promoting at festivals, parades, or other public events;

(7) Urging municipal, county, or political subdivision employees to develop and implement innovative and creative ways for promotion;

(8) Placing a slogan or other notation on publicly owned vehicles;

(9) Declaring pro-life observances, such as a pro-life day or pro-life month;

(10) Encouraging local schools and civic clubs to promote the dignity of innocent human life;

(11) Encouraging local places of worship to promote the sanctity of innocent human life;

(12) Erecting monuments or other permanent memorials to lives lost to abortion;

(13) Establishing a cemetery or other place for the dignified burial of the unborn and for memorials to those who have died in an abortion; and

(14) Using public service announcements.

Added by Act 2023, No. 699,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-139-104 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 139 / Section 14-139-104
Right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

For the purpose of acquiring any exhibition grounds and buildings to be used in connection with the exhibition of livestock under the provisions of this chapter, or for the purpose of acquiring any property necessary thereof, the municipality shall have the right of eminent domain as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 and any acts amendatory or supplemental to it. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2909.

For the purpose of acquiring any exhibition grounds and buildings to be used in connection with the exhibition of livestock under the provisions of this chapter, or for the purpose of acquiring any property necessary thereof, the municipality shall have the right of eminent domain as is provided in §§ 18-15-301 - 18-15-303 and any acts amendatory or supplemental to it.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 17, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2909.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-39-108 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 39 / Section 14-39-108
Proceedings to collect revenue due
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of collecting the revenue embraced in the provisions of this chapter, the receiver and back-tax collector is empowered and authorized to file a general creditors' bill in the name of the state, in behalf of all creditors, against all the delinquent taxpayers who owed taxes to the extinct corporation at the time of the surrender or repeal of its charter, which shall be filed in the circuit court, held in and for the county in which the extinct corporation was situated. (b) (1) All the delinquents in any one (1) county shall be embraced in one (1) summons to answer. (2) For the issuance of the summons, the clerk shall receive a fee of five cents (5¢) for each defendant named in the summons, except for the first, and for that the fee allowed by law in other cases. However, he or she shall not receive a fee exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for the summons. (3) The sheriff, for serving the summons, shall receive for each defendant ten cents (10¢), except for the first, and for that the fee allowed for like services in other cases. (c) Publication for nonresidents shall embrace in the same publication, if practicable, all nonresident defendants, the object being to make one (1) proceeding embrace the whole taxes of any one of the extinct corporations. (d) All pending suits in favor of any of the extinct corporations are to be revived in the name of the state and consolidated with the general proceedings provided for in this chapter and when so consolidated shall form part of the general proceeding. (e) (1) The court in which the proceeding may be instituted shall have power to settle and adjust all equities, priorities, and liens and to give all relief, both to the defendants and creditors, that might be given if there were as many separate suits as there are creditors and delinquent taxpayers. (2) (A) The court shall have power to enforce all liens upon property for the payment of the taxes and to order and make all sales of property necessary to the collection of the taxes. (B) The taxes embraced by this chapter, and which it provides for, are all taxes imposed by extinct municipal corporations up to the time of the surrender or repeal of their respective charters, and none other. Acts 1883, No. 22, § 7, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7649-7654; Pope's Dig., §§ 9771-9776; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-507.

(a) For the purpose of collecting the revenue embraced in the provisions of this chapter, the receiver and back-tax collector is empowered and authorized to file a general creditors' bill in the name of the state, in behalf of all creditors, against all the delinquent taxpayers who owed taxes to the extinct corporation at the time of the surrender or repeal of its charter, which shall be filed in the circuit court, held in and for the county in which the extinct corporation was situated.

(b) (1) All the delinquents in any one (1) county shall be embraced in one (1) summons to answer. (2) For the issuance of the summons, the clerk shall receive a fee of five cents (5¢) for each defendant named in the summons, except for the first, and for that the fee allowed by law in other cases. However, he or she shall not receive a fee exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for the summons. (3) The sheriff, for serving the summons, shall receive for each defendant ten cents (10¢), except for the first, and for that the fee allowed for like services in other cases.

(1) All the delinquents in any one (1) county shall be embraced in one (1) summons to answer.

(2) For the issuance of the summons, the clerk shall receive a fee of five cents (5¢) for each defendant named in the summons, except for the first, and for that the fee allowed by law in other cases. However, he or she shall not receive a fee exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for the summons.

(3) The sheriff, for serving the summons, shall receive for each defendant ten cents (10¢), except for the first, and for that the fee allowed for like services in other cases.

(c) Publication for nonresidents shall embrace in the same publication, if practicable, all nonresident defendants, the object being to make one (1) proceeding embrace the whole taxes of any one of the extinct corporations.

(d) All pending suits in favor of any of the extinct corporations are to be revived in the name of the state and consolidated with the general proceedings provided for in this chapter and when so consolidated shall form part of the general proceeding.

(e) (1) The court in which the proceeding may be instituted shall have power to settle and adjust all equities, priorities, and liens and to give all relief, both to the defendants and creditors, that might be given if there were as many separate suits as there are creditors and delinquent taxpayers. (2) (A) The court shall have power to enforce all liens upon property for the payment of the taxes and to order and make all sales of property necessary to the collection of the taxes. (B) The taxes embraced by this chapter, and which it provides for, are all taxes imposed by extinct municipal corporations up to the time of the surrender or repeal of their respective charters, and none other.

(1) The court in which the proceeding may be instituted shall have power to settle and adjust all equities, priorities, and liens and to give all relief, both to the defendants and creditors, that might be given if there were as many separate suits as there are creditors and delinquent taxpayers.

(2) (A) The court shall have power to enforce all liens upon property for the payment of the taxes and to order and make all sales of property necessary to the collection of the taxes. (B) The taxes embraced by this chapter, and which it provides for, are all taxes imposed by extinct municipal corporations up to the time of the surrender or repeal of their respective charters, and none other.

(A) The court shall have power to enforce all liens upon property for the payment of the taxes and to order and make all sales of property necessary to the collection of the taxes.

(B) The taxes embraced by this chapter, and which it provides for, are all taxes imposed by extinct municipal corporations up to the time of the surrender or repeal of their respective charters, and none other.

Acts 1883, No. 22, § 7, p. 33; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7649-7654; Pope's Dig., §§ 9771-9776; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-507.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-121-426 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 121 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-121-426
Time for payment of tax - Delinquency
Status: in_force

(a) All taxes levied under the terms of this act shall be payable on or before October 1 of each year. (b) If any taxes levied by the county court in pursuance to this act are not paid at maturity, the collector shall not embrace the taxes in the taxes for which he shall sell the lands, but he shall report the delinquents to the board of commissioners of the district, who shall add to the amount of the tax a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%). (c) The board of commissioners shall enforce the collection by chancery proceedings in a court of the county in which the lands are situated having chancery jurisdiction. The court shall give judgment against the lands, railroads, or tramroads for the amount of the taxes, and the penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) and interest thereon, from the end of the sixty (60) days allowed for the collection thereof, at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum, and all costs of the proceedings. (d) The judgments shall provide for the sale of the delinquent lands for cash by a commissioner of the court, after advertisement as set out in § 14-121-430 . (e) Proceedings and judgment shall be in the nature of proceedings in rem. (f) It shall be immaterial that the ownership of the lands be incorrectly alleged in the proceedings. Judgment shall be enforced wholly against the lands and not against any other property or estate of the defendant. (g) All or any part of the delinquent lands, railroads, or tramroads for each of the counties may be included in one (1) suit for each county, instituted for the collection of the delinquent taxes, etc., as aforesaid. Acts 1909, No. 279, § 23, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3631; Pope's Dig., § 4482; Acts 1939, No. 163, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1124, 21-546.

(a) All taxes levied under the terms of this act shall be payable on or before October 1 of each year.

(b) If any taxes levied by the county court in pursuance to this act are not paid at maturity, the collector shall not embrace the taxes in the taxes for which he shall sell the lands, but he shall report the delinquents to the board of commissioners of the district, who shall add to the amount of the tax a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%).

(c) The board of commissioners shall enforce the collection by chancery proceedings in a court of the county in which the lands are situated having chancery jurisdiction. The court shall give judgment against the lands, railroads, or tramroads for the amount of the taxes, and the penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) and interest thereon, from the end of the sixty (60) days allowed for the collection thereof, at the rate of six percent (6%) per annum, and all costs of the proceedings.

(d) The judgments shall provide for the sale of the delinquent lands for cash by a commissioner of the court, after advertisement as set out in § 14-121-430 .

(e) Proceedings and judgment shall be in the nature of proceedings in rem.

(f) It shall be immaterial that the ownership of the lands be incorrectly alleged in the proceedings. Judgment shall be enforced wholly against the lands and not against any other property or estate of the defendant.

(g) All or any part of the delinquent lands, railroads, or tramroads for each of the counties may be included in one (1) suit for each county, instituted for the collection of the delinquent taxes, etc., as aforesaid.

Acts 1909, No. 279, § 23, p. 829; C. & M. Dig., § 3631; Pope's Dig., § 4482; Acts 1939, No. 163, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1124, 21-546.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 234 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-234-122
Penalty provision
Status: in_force

Any entity not complying with §§ 14-234-119 - 14-234-121 may be subject to fines up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) by the Department of Health, the Division of Environmental Quality, or the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and any permits or licenses obtained from these agencies are subject to cancellation or nonrenewal. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3037, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 272, § 4; 1999, No. 218, § 4.

Any entity not complying with §§ 14-234-119 - 14-234-121 may be subject to fines up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) by the Department of Health, the Division of Environmental Quality, or the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and any permits or licenses obtained from these agencies are subject to cancellation or nonrenewal.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3037, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 272, § 4; 1999, No. 218, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-125-504 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 125 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-125-504
Referendum
Status: in_force

(a) The question shall be submitted by ballots, upon which the words "FOR approval of proposed ordinance No................, prescribing land-use regulations for conservation of soil and prevention of erosion" and "AGAINST approval of proposed ordinance No................ prescribing land-use regulations for conservation of soil and prevention of erosion" shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote. (b) The directors shall supervise the referendum, shall prescribe appropriate regulations governing the conduct thereof, and shall publish the result thereof. (c) All owners of lands within the district shall be eligible to vote in the referendum. Only such landowners shall be eligible to vote. (d) No informalities in the conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or its result if notice thereof shall have been given substantially as provided in this section and if the referendum shall have been fairly conducted. Acts 1937, No. 197, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 11841; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-910.

(a) The question shall be submitted by ballots, upon which the words "FOR approval of proposed ordinance No................, prescribing land-use regulations for conservation of soil and prevention of erosion" and "AGAINST approval of proposed ordinance No................ prescribing land-use regulations for conservation of soil and prevention of erosion" shall be printed, with a direction to cross out or scratch off one (1) or the other of the propositions, leaving unmarked the proposition for which the voter wishes to vote.

(b) The directors shall supervise the referendum, shall prescribe appropriate regulations governing the conduct thereof, and shall publish the result thereof.

(c) All owners of lands within the district shall be eligible to vote in the referendum. Only such landowners shall be eligible to vote.

(d) No informalities in the conduct of the referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or its result if notice thereof shall have been given substantially as provided in this section and if the referendum shall have been fairly conducted.

Acts 1937, No. 197, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 11841; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-910.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-77-107 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 77 / Section 14-77-107
Civil suit by prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

After conducting an investigation into the alleged violations, the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General may file a civil suit in circuit court against the public officer or employee alleged to have violated the fiscal responsibility and management laws. Venue shall be in the county where the political subdivision is located. Acts 1991, No. 724, § 9.

After conducting an investigation into the alleged violations, the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General may file a civil suit in circuit court against the public officer or employee alleged to have violated the fiscal responsibility and management laws. Venue shall be in the county where the political subdivision is located.

Acts 1991, No. 724, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-120-605 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 120 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-120-605
Petition by majority of landowners or existing commissioners - Order
Status: in_force

If, upon the hearing provided for in § 14-120-604 , a petition is presented to the court signed by landowners against whose lands more than fifty percent (50%) in value of the assessment of benefits in a district is levied, or if the petition is presented to the court by the existing commissioners of the district, the court shall forthwith issue an order that the board of commissioners of the district shall thereafter consist of five (5) members, selected as hereinafter provided. Acts 1971, No. 105, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-505.5.

If, upon the hearing provided for in § 14-120-604 , a petition is presented to the court signed by landowners against whose lands more than fifty percent (50%) in value of the assessment of benefits in a district is levied, or if the petition is presented to the court by the existing commissioners of the district, the court shall forthwith issue an order that the board of commissioners of the district shall thereafter consist of five (5) members, selected as hereinafter provided.

Acts 1971, No. 105, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-505.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-268-102 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 268 / Section 14-268-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Floodplain administrator" means the person designated by a city, town, or county to administer and implement this chapter and other federal and state laws and local ordinances and regulations relating to the management of flood-prone areas; and (3) "Flood-prone areas" means areas that are subject to or are exposed to flooding and flood damage. Acts 1969, No. 629, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1902; Acts 2003, No. 745, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission;

(2) "Floodplain administrator" means the person designated by a city, town, or county to administer and implement this chapter and other federal and state laws and local ordinances and regulations relating to the management of flood-prone areas; and

(3) "Flood-prone areas" means areas that are subject to or are exposed to flooding and flood damage.

Acts 1969, No. 629, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1902; Acts 2003, No. 745, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-43-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-43-608
Regulation of prices
Status: in_force

(a) No municipality shall have the power to regulate prices for goods, rentals, or services sold or performed within the municipality by individuals or firms. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit municipalities from establishing prices for goods, rentals, or services furnished by, or performed by, the municipality or an instrumentality thereof. Acts 1971, No. 266, § 4; 1971, No. 537, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1045.

(a) No municipality shall have the power to regulate prices for goods, rentals, or services sold or performed within the municipality by individuals or firms.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit municipalities from establishing prices for goods, rentals, or services furnished by, or performed by, the municipality or an instrumentality thereof.

Acts 1971, No. 266, § 4; 1971, No. 537, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-1045.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-218-130 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 218 / Section 14-218-130
Contractors' bonds
Status: in_force

All contractors shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of such contracts as may be awarded them, with good and sufficient securities, in an amount equal to the amount of the contract work. The board shall not remit or excuse the penalty or forfeiture of the bond or the breaches thereof. Acts 1927, No. 350, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 7434; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-535.

All contractors shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of such contracts as may be awarded them, with good and sufficient securities, in an amount equal to the amount of the contract work. The board shall not remit or excuse the penalty or forfeiture of the bond or the breaches thereof.

Acts 1927, No. 350, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 7434; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-535.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-363-301 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 363 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-363-301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "United States airport" means any United States airport owned or operated by the federal government, any part of which is located within the State of Arkansas; (2) "County" means a county within whose borders there is any part of a United States airport; (3) "City" means any city whose territorial limits are within fifty thousand feet (50,000') from any United States airport; (4) "Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, public or private corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; and (5) "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by man including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines. Acts 1955, No. 401, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-313.

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

(1) "United States airport" means any United States airport owned or operated by the federal government, any part of which is located within the State of Arkansas;

(2) "County" means a county within whose borders there is any part of a United States airport;

(3) "City" means any city whose territorial limits are within fifty thousand feet (50,000') from any United States airport;

(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, public or private corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof; and

(5) "Structure" means any object constructed or installed by man including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.

Acts 1955, No. 401, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-1603 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 16 / Section 14-86-1603
Rights of purchaser
Status: in_force

Upon the expiration of the period allowed for redemption from foreclosure sales, the purchaser shall have the right to the possession of the lands without accountability for rents or damages until the state exercises its paramount authority. Acts 1939, No. 126, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1148.

Upon the expiration of the period allowed for redemption from foreclosure sales, the purchaser shall have the right to the possession of the lands without accountability for rents or damages until the state exercises its paramount authority.

Acts 1939, No. 126, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1148.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-24-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-24-205
Check disbursement record
Status: in_force

(a) If a county should adopt the payment by check system, the county treasurer shall maintain a check disbursement record which shall be a book or file of the duplicate copies of checks issued by the treasurer, arranged in numerical sequence. This book or file shall provide a detailed check-by-check record of the disbursements from the various funds accounts maintained by the treasurer in a fund account book reflecting receipts and disbursements of the various funds. (b) In lieu of the provisions of this section pertaining to the requirement of the keeping of duplicate copies of the checks, if a county so chooses, the following provisions shall apply: (1) The treasurer shall maintain a check disbursement record which shall provide a detailed check-by-check record, in numerical sequence, of the disbursements from the various fund accounts so maintained; (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "check disbursement record" shall be a book or file similar to the warrant register previously maintained by the treasurer by § 14-24-110 [repealed], or, if the county utilizes computer equipment for check preparation, the computer product or check register showing the payee, specific appropriation, fund affected, check number, and claim number, the latter two (2) elements being in their respective numerical sequence; and (3) The treasurer shall deliver to the county clerk a duplicate of the computer product or check register, which product shall be utilized for necessary posting to the claims docket. Acts 1975, No. 22, § 4; 1981, No. 525, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-828.

(a) If a county should adopt the payment by check system, the county treasurer shall maintain a check disbursement record which shall be a book or file of the duplicate copies of checks issued by the treasurer, arranged in numerical sequence. This book or file shall provide a detailed check-by-check record of the disbursements from the various funds accounts maintained by the treasurer in a fund account book reflecting receipts and disbursements of the various funds.

(b) In lieu of the provisions of this section pertaining to the requirement of the keeping of duplicate copies of the checks, if a county so chooses, the following provisions shall apply: (1) The treasurer shall maintain a check disbursement record which shall provide a detailed check-by-check record, in numerical sequence, of the disbursements from the various fund accounts so maintained; (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "check disbursement record" shall be a book or file similar to the warrant register previously maintained by the treasurer by § 14-24-110 [repealed], or, if the county utilizes computer equipment for check preparation, the computer product or check register showing the payee, specific appropriation, fund affected, check number, and claim number, the latter two (2) elements being in their respective numerical sequence; and (3) The treasurer shall deliver to the county clerk a duplicate of the computer product or check register, which product shall be utilized for necessary posting to the claims docket.

(1) The treasurer shall maintain a check disbursement record which shall provide a detailed check-by-check record, in numerical sequence, of the disbursements from the various fund accounts so maintained;

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, "check disbursement record" shall be a book or file similar to the warrant register previously maintained by the treasurer by § 14-24-110 [repealed], or, if the county utilizes computer equipment for check preparation, the computer product or check register showing the payee, specific appropriation, fund affected, check number, and claim number, the latter two (2) elements being in their respective numerical sequence; and

(3) The treasurer shall deliver to the county clerk a duplicate of the computer product or check register, which product shall be utilized for necessary posting to the claims docket.

Acts 1975, No. 22, § 4; 1981, No. 525, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-828.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-1105 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 11 / Section 14-169-1105
Requirements for an area to qualify as a targeted neighborhood
Status: in_force

Before a municipality may designate an area as a targeted neighborhood, it must first complete each of the following steps: (a) The municipality must pass a resolution, containing a proposed map, noting its intent to designate a particular area as a targeted neighborhood. The area will be referred to as the (name of area) Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan. (b) Upon the passage of the resolution, the municipality shall compile a report on the targeted neighborhood which sets forth the following information: (1) A brief history of the neighborhood including current demographic information of the residents, (2) Information on the deterioration or demolition of housing stock, (3) Information concerning incidents of crime, (4) The location of existing government resources that could help rehabilitate the neighborhood such as police and fire substations, schools, playgrounds, or other government centers, (5) A list of financial institutions that are willing to participate as lending institutions to persons that contract with the city to build, or rehabilitate, and reside in a residential structure within the targeted neighborhood pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, (6) A proposed plan to rehabilitate the various blocks of the neighborhood that sets forth, among other things, the resources the municipality is willing to dedicate to ensure the success of the effort. For example, the location of a community-oriented police effort to enable residents to feel more secure would be an example of a resource the municipality is willing to dedicate. (c) Once this plan is completed, the municipality shall conduct two (2) public hearings at different locations to indicate the nature of the rehabilitation plan and the resources the municipality is willing to dedicate to the rehabilitation effort over the next five (5) years. (d) After any amendments to the plan the municipality wishes to make as a result of the public hearings, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance that sets forth the plan and sets forth the resources the municipality is able to dedicate to the plan over the period of five (5) years. Acts 1997, No. 320, § 5.

Before a municipality may designate an area as a targeted neighborhood, it must first complete each of the following steps:

(a) The municipality must pass a resolution, containing a proposed map, noting its intent to designate a particular area as a targeted neighborhood. The area will be referred to as the (name of area) Targeted Neighborhood Enhancement Plan.

(b) Upon the passage of the resolution, the municipality shall compile a report on the targeted neighborhood which sets forth the following information: (1) A brief history of the neighborhood including current demographic information of the residents, (2) Information on the deterioration or demolition of housing stock, (3) Information concerning incidents of crime, (4) The location of existing government resources that could help rehabilitate the neighborhood such as police and fire substations, schools, playgrounds, or other government centers, (5) A list of financial institutions that are willing to participate as lending institutions to persons that contract with the city to build, or rehabilitate, and reside in a residential structure within the targeted neighborhood pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, (6) A proposed plan to rehabilitate the various blocks of the neighborhood that sets forth, among other things, the resources the municipality is willing to dedicate to ensure the success of the effort. For example, the location of a community-oriented police effort to enable residents to feel more secure would be an example of a resource the municipality is willing to dedicate.

(1) A brief history of the neighborhood including current demographic information of the residents,

(2) Information on the deterioration or demolition of housing stock,

(3) Information concerning incidents of crime,

(4) The location of existing government resources that could help rehabilitate the neighborhood such as police and fire substations, schools, playgrounds, or other government centers,

(5) A list of financial institutions that are willing to participate as lending institutions to persons that contract with the city to build, or rehabilitate, and reside in a residential structure within the targeted neighborhood pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter,

(6) A proposed plan to rehabilitate the various blocks of the neighborhood that sets forth, among other things, the resources the municipality is willing to dedicate to ensure the success of the effort. For example, the location of a community-oriented police effort to enable residents to feel more secure would be an example of a resource the municipality is willing to dedicate.

(c) Once this plan is completed, the municipality shall conduct two (2) public hearings at different locations to indicate the nature of the rehabilitation plan and the resources the municipality is willing to dedicate to the rehabilitation effort over the next five (5) years.

(d) After any amendments to the plan the municipality wishes to make as a result of the public hearings, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance that sets forth the plan and sets forth the resources the municipality is able to dedicate to the plan over the period of five (5) years.

Acts 1997, No. 320, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-423 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-42-423
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 150,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 728, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 150,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 728, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-386-118 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 386 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-386-118
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1891, No. 158, § 16, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4675; Pope's Dig., § 5763; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1317.

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

Acts 1891, No. 158, § 16, p. 272; C. & M. Dig., § 4675; Pope's Dig., § 5763; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1317.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-37-112 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 37 / Section 14-37-112
Incorporated town may become city of the second class
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any incorporated town in this state may become a city of the second class by the adoption and publication of an ordinance, duly adopted and published as provided by law, converting the incorporated town into a city of the second class. However, after the adoption and publication of the ordinance, the qualified voters of the town shall vote in any general election or a special election called by the mayor to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq., in favor of the ordinance. (2) If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the election vote in favor of the ordinance, a certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Thereupon the incorporated town shall become a city of the second class. (b) (1) The officers of the incorporated town, upon filing with the Secretary of State the certified copy of the ordinance, shall immediately become officers of the city of the second class with full authority to proceed, do, and perform any and all things for, and on behalf of, the city of the second class as if elected as officers of the city of the second class. They shall serve as officers for the full period of time for which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified. (2) (A) At the regular time for holding election of officers of incorporated towns, there shall be an election for the election of officers of the city of the second class, who shall hold office as officers of the city of the second class until the next regular time fixed by law for electing officers of a city of the second class or until their successors are elected and qualified. (B) However, the mayor of the incorporated town which has been raised to a city of the second class may call a special election by proclamation, to be held in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq., which shall be published by two (2) insertions in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the city is located. This special election shall be held for the purpose of electing officers for the city of the second class. Acts 1937, No. 334, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9484; Acts 1939, No. 211, § 1; 1947, No. 227, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-215; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 19; 2007, No. 1049, § 37; 2009, No. 1480, §§ 53, 54.

(a) (1) Any incorporated town in this state may become a city of the second class by the adoption and publication of an ordinance, duly adopted and published as provided by law, converting the incorporated town into a city of the second class. However, after the adoption and publication of the ordinance, the qualified voters of the town shall vote in any general election or a special election called by the mayor to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq., in favor of the ordinance. (2) If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the election vote in favor of the ordinance, a certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Thereupon the incorporated town shall become a city of the second class.

(1) Any incorporated town in this state may become a city of the second class by the adoption and publication of an ordinance, duly adopted and published as provided by law, converting the incorporated town into a city of the second class. However, after the adoption and publication of the ordinance, the qualified voters of the town shall vote in any general election or a special election called by the mayor to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq., in favor of the ordinance.

(2) If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the election vote in favor of the ordinance, a certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Thereupon the incorporated town shall become a city of the second class.

(b) (1) The officers of the incorporated town, upon filing with the Secretary of State the certified copy of the ordinance, shall immediately become officers of the city of the second class with full authority to proceed, do, and perform any and all things for, and on behalf of, the city of the second class as if elected as officers of the city of the second class. They shall serve as officers for the full period of time for which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified. (2) (A) At the regular time for holding election of officers of incorporated towns, there shall be an election for the election of officers of the city of the second class, who shall hold office as officers of the city of the second class until the next regular time fixed by law for electing officers of a city of the second class or until their successors are elected and qualified. (B) However, the mayor of the incorporated town which has been raised to a city of the second class may call a special election by proclamation, to be held in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq., which shall be published by two (2) insertions in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the city is located. This special election shall be held for the purpose of electing officers for the city of the second class.

(1) The officers of the incorporated town, upon filing with the Secretary of State the certified copy of the ordinance, shall immediately become officers of the city of the second class with full authority to proceed, do, and perform any and all things for, and on behalf of, the city of the second class as if elected as officers of the city of the second class. They shall serve as officers for the full period of time for which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified.

(2) (A) At the regular time for holding election of officers of incorporated towns, there shall be an election for the election of officers of the city of the second class, who shall hold office as officers of the city of the second class until the next regular time fixed by law for electing officers of a city of the second class or until their successors are elected and qualified. (B) However, the mayor of the incorporated town which has been raised to a city of the second class may call a special election by proclamation, to be held in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq., which shall be published by two (2) insertions in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the city is located. This special election shall be held for the purpose of electing officers for the city of the second class.

(A) At the regular time for holding election of officers of incorporated towns, there shall be an election for the election of officers of the city of the second class, who shall hold office as officers of the city of the second class until the next regular time fixed by law for electing officers of a city of the second class or until their successors are elected and qualified.

(B) However, the mayor of the incorporated town which has been raised to a city of the second class may call a special election by proclamation, to be held in accordance with § 7-11-101 et seq., which shall be published by two (2) insertions in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the city is located. This special election shall be held for the purpose of electing officers for the city of the second class.

Acts 1937, No. 334, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9484; Acts 1939, No. 211, § 1; 1947, No. 227, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-215; Acts 2005, No. 2145, § 19; 2007, No. 1049, § 37; 2009, No. 1480, §§ 53, 54.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-214 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-214
Legal services in organizing
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners of a suburban improvement district shall pay a reasonable fee for legal services in organizing the district and for circulating petitions. Acts 1941, No. 41, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-714.

The board of commissioners of a suburban improvement district shall pay a reasonable fee for legal services in organizing the district and for circulating petitions.

Acts 1941, No. 41, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-1-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-1-303
Location of adult-oriented businesses
Status: in_force

(a) An adult-oriented business shall not be located within one thousand feet (1,000') of a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail. (b) For the purposes of this section, the measurement required in subsection (a) of this section shall be made in a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing an adult-oriented business to the nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail. (c) An adult-oriented business lawfully operating in conformity with this section is not in violation of this section if a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail subsequently locates within one thousand feet (1,000') of the adult-oriented business. (d) An adult-oriented performance shall not: (1) Take place on public property; (2) Admit any minor for attendance; or (3) Be funded in whole or in part with public funds. Amended by Act 2023, No. 131,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 387, § 1.

(a) An adult-oriented business shall not be located within one thousand feet (1,000') of a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail.

(b) For the purposes of this section, the measurement required in subsection (a) of this section shall be made in a straight line in all directions, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing an adult-oriented business to the nearest point on the property line of a parcel containing a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail.

(c) An adult-oriented business lawfully operating in conformity with this section is not in violation of this section if a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail subsequently locates within one thousand feet (1,000') of the adult-oriented business.

(d) An adult-oriented performance shall not: (1) Take place on public property; (2) Admit any minor for attendance; or (3) Be funded in whole or in part with public funds.

(1) Take place on public property;

(2) Admit any minor for attendance; or

(3) Be funded in whole or in part with public funds.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 131,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2007, No. 387, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-311 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 169 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-169-311
Commissioners - Quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of the commissioners of a regional housing authority shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Acts 1941, No. 352, § 5; 1943, No. 280, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3039.

A majority of the commissioners of a regional housing authority shall constitute a quorum of the authority for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes.

Acts 1941, No. 352, § 5; 1943, No. 280, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3039.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-54-905 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 54 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-54-905
Federal programs
Status: in_force

An owner of an abandoned home or residential property that is located in a designated neighborhood stabilization or revitalization area may voluntarily participate in a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing program if federal funds are available. Acts 2011, No. 903, § 2.

An owner of an abandoned home or residential property that is located in a designated neighborhood stabilization or revitalization area may voluntarily participate in a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's housing program if federal funds are available.

Acts 2011, No. 903, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-207 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-207
Board of commissioners generally
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of a board of commissioners shall take and file with the county clerk their oath of office, in which they shall swear to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and to discharge faithfully their duties as commissioners in the manner provided by law. (B) (i) Any commissioner failing to file his oath within this period shall be deemed to have declined the office. (ii) In such instance, the county court shall call a public hearing in the same manner prescribed in § 14-92-204 for the purpose of electing a successor to fill the vacancy under the same procedures described in § 14-92-204 . (b) (1) (A) The board of commissioners shall organize by electing one (1) of its members chairman, and it shall select a secretary. (B) The board may also employ such agents, employees, engineers, and attorneys as it deems best and fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary. (2) The board shall also select some solvent bank or trust company as the depository of its funds, exacting of the depository a bond in an amount equal to the amount of money likely to come into its hands. (c) No member of the board shall be liable for any damages unless it shall be made to appear that he had acted with a corrupt and malicious intent. Acts 1941, No. 41, §§ 3, 17; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1971, No. 360, § 2; 1981, No. 510, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-703, 20-717.

(a) (1) (A) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of a board of commissioners shall take and file with the county clerk their oath of office, in which they shall swear to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and to discharge faithfully their duties as commissioners in the manner provided by law. (B) (i) Any commissioner failing to file his oath within this period shall be deemed to have declined the office. (ii) In such instance, the county court shall call a public hearing in the same manner prescribed in § 14-92-204 for the purpose of electing a successor to fill the vacancy under the same procedures described in § 14-92-204 .

(1) (A) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of a board of commissioners shall take and file with the county clerk their oath of office, in which they shall swear to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and to discharge faithfully their duties as commissioners in the manner provided by law. (B) (i) Any commissioner failing to file his oath within this period shall be deemed to have declined the office. (ii) In such instance, the county court shall call a public hearing in the same manner prescribed in § 14-92-204 for the purpose of electing a successor to fill the vacancy under the same procedures described in § 14-92-204 .

(A) Within thirty (30) days after their appointment, the members of a board of commissioners shall take and file with the county clerk their oath of office, in which they shall swear to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and to discharge faithfully their duties as commissioners in the manner provided by law.

(B) (i) Any commissioner failing to file his oath within this period shall be deemed to have declined the office. (ii) In such instance, the county court shall call a public hearing in the same manner prescribed in § 14-92-204 for the purpose of electing a successor to fill the vacancy under the same procedures described in § 14-92-204 .

(i) Any commissioner failing to file his oath within this period shall be deemed to have declined the office.

(ii) In such instance, the county court shall call a public hearing in the same manner prescribed in § 14-92-204 for the purpose of electing a successor to fill the vacancy under the same procedures described in § 14-92-204 .

(b) (1) (A) The board of commissioners shall organize by electing one (1) of its members chairman, and it shall select a secretary. (B) The board may also employ such agents, employees, engineers, and attorneys as it deems best and fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary. (2) The board shall also select some solvent bank or trust company as the depository of its funds, exacting of the depository a bond in an amount equal to the amount of money likely to come into its hands.

(1) (A) The board of commissioners shall organize by electing one (1) of its members chairman, and it shall select a secretary. (B) The board may also employ such agents, employees, engineers, and attorneys as it deems best and fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary.

(A) The board of commissioners shall organize by electing one (1) of its members chairman, and it shall select a secretary.

(B) The board may also employ such agents, employees, engineers, and attorneys as it deems best and fix their compensation and the compensation of the secretary.

(2) The board shall also select some solvent bank or trust company as the depository of its funds, exacting of the depository a bond in an amount equal to the amount of money likely to come into its hands.

(c) No member of the board shall be liable for any damages unless it shall be made to appear that he had acted with a corrupt and malicious intent.

Acts 1941, No. 41, §§ 3, 17; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1971, No. 360, § 2; 1981, No. 510, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-703, 20-717.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-92-210 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 92 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-92-210
Powers of board generally
Status: in_force

In addition to, and not by way of limitation of the powers prescribed in § 14-92-220 , the board of commissioners of a suburban improvement district shall have the powers to: (1) Make and execute all contracts, leases, conveyances, and other instruments of the district; (2) Join with any other political subdivision, municipality, district, or governmental agency, either state or federal, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation, and financing of any of the facilities, works, or operations authorized by this subchapter or as to the performance of any of its functions; (3) Establish rules and regulations for the transaction of the district's business and for the services, use, and right to use of its facilities or services, or both, or to effectuate any purpose of this subchapter; (4) Do all things incidental or auxiliary to the exercise of the express powers granted by this subchapter; and (5) Perform all actions useful to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, unlimited by any express provision of it. Acts 1941, No. 41, § 3; 1941, No. 41, § 4a, as added by Acts 1971, No. 360, § 1; 1971, No. 360, § 2; 1981, No. 510, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-704.1.

In addition to, and not by way of limitation of the powers prescribed in § 14-92-220 , the board of commissioners of a suburban improvement district shall have the powers to:

(1) Make and execute all contracts, leases, conveyances, and other instruments of the district;

(2) Join with any other political subdivision, municipality, district, or governmental agency, either state or federal, in the acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation, and financing of any of the facilities, works, or operations authorized by this subchapter or as to the performance of any of its functions;

(3) Establish rules and regulations for the transaction of the district's business and for the services, use, and right to use of its facilities or services, or both, or to effectuate any purpose of this subchapter;

(4) Do all things incidental or auxiliary to the exercise of the express powers granted by this subchapter; and

(5) Perform all actions useful to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, unlimited by any express provision of it.

Acts 1941, No. 41, § 3; 1941, No. 41, § 4a, as added by Acts 1971, No. 360, § 1; 1971, No. 360, § 2; 1981, No. 510, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-704.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-272-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 272 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-272-303
Firefighting services entitlement
Status: in_force

(a) Beneficiaries shall be entitled to receive all firefighting services specified in the services agreement. (b) (1) Should a fire department provide firefighting services to a nonbeneficiary, then the nonbeneficiary shall pay to the fire department a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) as consideration for the provision of firefighting services, with its being understood that the exact amount of the sum shall be specified by written resolution of the fire department in the services agreement. (2) If any nonbeneficiary owing such a debt to a fire department fails to pay the debt in full within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written request for payment delivered by certified mail from the fire department, the fire department may initiate litigation against that nonbeneficiary to collect the amount owed to the fire department. Acts 2001, No. 1725, § 4.

(a) Beneficiaries shall be entitled to receive all firefighting services specified in the services agreement.

(b) (1) Should a fire department provide firefighting services to a nonbeneficiary, then the nonbeneficiary shall pay to the fire department a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) as consideration for the provision of firefighting services, with its being understood that the exact amount of the sum shall be specified by written resolution of the fire department in the services agreement. (2) If any nonbeneficiary owing such a debt to a fire department fails to pay the debt in full within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written request for payment delivered by certified mail from the fire department, the fire department may initiate litigation against that nonbeneficiary to collect the amount owed to the fire department.

(1) Should a fire department provide firefighting services to a nonbeneficiary, then the nonbeneficiary shall pay to the fire department a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) as consideration for the provision of firefighting services, with its being understood that the exact amount of the sum shall be specified by written resolution of the fire department in the services agreement.

(2) If any nonbeneficiary owing such a debt to a fire department fails to pay the debt in full within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written request for payment delivered by certified mail from the fire department, the fire department may initiate litigation against that nonbeneficiary to collect the amount owed to the fire department.

Acts 2001, No. 1725, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-318-113 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 318 / Section 14-318-113
Assessor
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners shall thereupon appoint an assessor to assess the benefits which will accrue to the real property within the district from the making of the improvement and the damages which will be caused thereby. The assessor shall take an oath that he will well and truly assess all benefits that will accrue to the landowners of the district by the making of the proposed improvement. (b) He shall thereupon proceed to assess the lands within the district, and shall inscribe in a book each lot, block, and tract of land within the district. He shall put opposite each tract the assessment of the benefits and damages which will accrue to the lots, blocks, and tracts of land by reason of the improvement. (c) His assessment shall embrace not merely the lands, but all railroads, tramroads, telegraph, telephone, and pipelines and other improvements on real property that will be benefited by the making of the improvement. (d) The assessor shall place opposite each tract the name of the supposed owner as shown by the last county assessment. However, a mistake in the name shall not vitiate the assessment, and the assessor may correct errors which occur in the county assessment list. (e) The assessor shall also assess all damages that will accrue to any landowner by reason of the proposed improvement, including all injury to lands taken or damaged. Where the assessor returns no such damages as to any tract or parcel of land, it shall be deemed a finding by him that no damages will be sustained. (f) When the board shall make the levy of taxes, it shall be the duty of the assessor to extend the amount levied and set the amount opposite each benefit assessed in a column marked "Annual Collection." (g) The assessor shall hold his office at the pleasure of the board, which can fill any vacancy in the position of assessor. Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, §§ 4, 9; A.S.A. 1947, No. 23, §§ 76-1405, 76-1410.

(a) The commissioners shall thereupon appoint an assessor to assess the benefits which will accrue to the real property within the district from the making of the improvement and the damages which will be caused thereby. The assessor shall take an oath that he will well and truly assess all benefits that will accrue to the landowners of the district by the making of the proposed improvement.

(b) He shall thereupon proceed to assess the lands within the district, and shall inscribe in a book each lot, block, and tract of land within the district. He shall put opposite each tract the assessment of the benefits and damages which will accrue to the lots, blocks, and tracts of land by reason of the improvement.

(c) His assessment shall embrace not merely the lands, but all railroads, tramroads, telegraph, telephone, and pipelines and other improvements on real property that will be benefited by the making of the improvement.

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

(e) The assessor shall also assess all damages that will accrue to any landowner by reason of the proposed improvement, including all injury to lands taken or damaged. Where the assessor returns no such damages as to any tract or parcel of land, it shall be deemed a finding by him that no damages will be sustained.

(f) When the board shall make the levy of taxes, it shall be the duty of the assessor to extend the amount levied and set the amount opposite each benefit assessed in a column marked "Annual Collection."

(g) The assessor shall hold his office at the pleasure of the board, which can fill any vacancy in the position of assessor.

Acts 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 23, §§ 4, 9; A.S.A. 1947, No. 23, §§ 76-1405, 76-1410.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-144-303 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 144 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-144-303
Issuance of revenue bonds - Indenture
Status: in_force

(a) The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide for the execution by the research park authority of an indenture that defines the rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds and provides for the appointment of a trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (b) The indenture may control the priority between successive issues and may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable, including without limitation those pertaining to: (1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (2) The collection and disposition of revenues; (3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) The imposition and maintenance of taxes, fees, rates, and charges for the use of the research park and other facilities of the authority; (5) The nature and extent of the security; (6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the authority and the trustee; and (7) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds. Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.

(a) The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide for the execution by the research park authority of an indenture that defines the rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds and provides for the appointment of a trustee for the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(b) The indenture may control the priority between successive issues and may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable, including without limitation those pertaining to: (1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (2) The collection and disposition of revenues; (3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (4) The imposition and maintenance of taxes, fees, rates, and charges for the use of the research park and other facilities of the authority; (5) The nature and extent of the security; (6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the authority and the trustee; and (7) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(2) The collection and disposition of revenues;

(3) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(4) The imposition and maintenance of taxes, fees, rates, and charges for the use of the research park and other facilities of the authority;

(5) The nature and extent of the security;

(6) The rights, duties, and obligations of the authority and the trustee; and

(7) The rights of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

Acts 2007, No. 1045, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-608 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 6 / Section 14-40-608
Right to detach certain lands after annexation proceeding
Status: in_force

(a) Within eight (8) years after an annexation proceeding is completed under the provisions of this subchapter and the land remains the boundary of the city or town, the person owning all lands originally annexed into the city or town may be authorized to detach those annexed lands from the city or town under the provisions of this section, so long as the city or town has not provided utility services to those lands. (b) (1) When a qualifying landowner notifies the municipality that he or she wishes to detach his or her land from the city or town under this section, the governing body of the municipality may pass an ordinance within thirty (30) days to detach the annexed, qualifying land from the municipality. (2) (A) In order to notify the city or town, the landowner shall file an affidavit with the city clerk or recorder stating that: (i) His or her land was annexed; (ii) His or her land is located inside the city or town along the municipal boundary; and (iii) He or she desires the annexed land to be detached from the municipality. (B) The affidavit shall be filed along with a certified copy of the plat of the annexed land he or she desires to be detached and a copy of the order of the county court approving the annexation and the resolution or ordinance of the municipal governing body accepting the annexation. (c) If the municipal governing body approves the ordinance to detach the territory, the clerk or recorder of the municipality shall duly certify and send one (1) copy of the plat of the detached territory, one (1) copy of the ordinance detaching the territory, and one (1) copy of the qualifying affidavit to the county clerk. (d) (1) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve them. (2) The county clerk shall forward one (1) copy of the plat of the detached territory and one (1) copy of the ordinance detaching the territory to the Director of the Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, who shall file and preserve them and shall notify all utility companies having property in the municipality of the detachment proceedings. Acts 1999, No. 128, § 1; 2011, No. 740, § 1.

(a) Within eight (8) years after an annexation proceeding is completed under the provisions of this subchapter and the land remains the boundary of the city or town, the person owning all lands originally annexed into the city or town may be authorized to detach those annexed lands from the city or town under the provisions of this section, so long as the city or town has not provided utility services to those lands.

(b) (1) When a qualifying landowner notifies the municipality that he or she wishes to detach his or her land from the city or town under this section, the governing body of the municipality may pass an ordinance within thirty (30) days to detach the annexed, qualifying land from the municipality. (2) (A) In order to notify the city or town, the landowner shall file an affidavit with the city clerk or recorder stating that: (i) His or her land was annexed; (ii) His or her land is located inside the city or town along the municipal boundary; and (iii) He or she desires the annexed land to be detached from the municipality. (B) The affidavit shall be filed along with a certified copy of the plat of the annexed land he or she desires to be detached and a copy of the order of the county court approving the annexation and the resolution or ordinance of the municipal governing body accepting the annexation.

(1) When a qualifying landowner notifies the municipality that he or she wishes to detach his or her land from the city or town under this section, the governing body of the municipality may pass an ordinance within thirty (30) days to detach the annexed, qualifying land from the municipality.

(2) (A) In order to notify the city or town, the landowner shall file an affidavit with the city clerk or recorder stating that: (i) His or her land was annexed; (ii) His or her land is located inside the city or town along the municipal boundary; and (iii) He or she desires the annexed land to be detached from the municipality. (B) The affidavit shall be filed along with a certified copy of the plat of the annexed land he or she desires to be detached and a copy of the order of the county court approving the annexation and the resolution or ordinance of the municipal governing body accepting the annexation.

(A) In order to notify the city or town, the landowner shall file an affidavit with the city clerk or recorder stating that: (i) His or her land was annexed; (ii) His or her land is located inside the city or town along the municipal boundary; and (iii) He or she desires the annexed land to be detached from the municipality.

(i) His or her land was annexed;

(ii) His or her land is located inside the city or town along the municipal boundary; and

(iii) He or she desires the annexed land to be detached from the municipality.

(B) The affidavit shall be filed along with a certified copy of the plat of the annexed land he or she desires to be detached and a copy of the order of the county court approving the annexation and the resolution or ordinance of the municipal governing body accepting the annexation.

(c) If the municipal governing body approves the ordinance to detach the territory, the clerk or recorder of the municipality shall duly certify and send one (1) copy of the plat of the detached territory, one (1) copy of the ordinance detaching the territory, and one (1) copy of the qualifying affidavit to the county clerk.

(d) (1) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve them. (2) The county clerk shall forward one (1) copy of the plat of the detached territory and one (1) copy of the ordinance detaching the territory to the Director of the Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, who shall file and preserve them and shall notify all utility companies having property in the municipality of the detachment proceedings.

(1) The county clerk shall forward a copy of each document to the Secretary of State, who shall file and preserve them.

(2) The county clerk shall forward one (1) copy of the plat of the detached territory and one (1) copy of the ordinance detaching the territory to the Director of the Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, who shall file and preserve them and shall notify all utility companies having property in the municipality of the detachment proceedings.

Acts 1999, No. 128, § 1; 2011, No. 740, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-185-128 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 185 / Section 14-185-128
Bonds - Conversion
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter may be sold with the privilege of conversion to an issue bearing a lower rate or rates of interest upon such terms that the authority issuing the bonds receive no less and pay no more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted. The conversion shall be subject to the approval of the authority issuing the bonds. Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; 1981, No. 425, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.

Bonds issued under this chapter may be sold with the privilege of conversion to an issue bearing a lower rate or rates of interest upon such terms that the authority issuing the bonds receive no less and pay no more than it would receive and pay if the bonds were not converted. The conversion shall be subject to the approval of the authority issuing the bonds.

Acts 1961, No. 439, § 9; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 59, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1232, § 1; 1981, No. 425, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1509; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1017, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-518 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 5 / Section 14-164-518
Bonds - Payment
Status: in_force

The principal of and interest on the revenue bonds, and paying agent's fees, shall be payable in the first instance from gross revenues derived from the lands, buildings, or facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or improved, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the bonds. Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1278.

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

Acts 1985, No. 1017, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1278.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-58-203 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-58-203
Appropriations and changes
Status: in_force

(a) The approval by the municipal governing body of the budget under this subchapter shall, for the purposes of the budget from time to time amount to an appropriation of funds which are lawfully applicable to the items therein contained. (b) The governing body may alter or revise the budget and unpledged funds appropriated by the governing body for any purpose may be subsequently, by action of the governing body, appropriated to another purpose, subject to the following exceptions: (1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statutes or ordinances for specific purposes may not be diverted to another purpose; (2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby. Acts 1959, No. 28, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4423.

(a) The approval by the municipal governing body of the budget under this subchapter shall, for the purposes of the budget from time to time amount to an appropriation of funds which are lawfully applicable to the items therein contained.

(b) The governing body may alter or revise the budget and unpledged funds appropriated by the governing body for any purpose may be subsequently, by action of the governing body, appropriated to another purpose, subject to the following exceptions: (1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statutes or ordinances for specific purposes may not be diverted to another purpose; (2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby.

(1) Funds resulting from taxes levied under statutes or ordinances for specific purposes may not be diverted to another purpose;

(2) Appropriated funds may not be diverted to another purpose where any creditor of the municipality would be prejudiced thereby.

Acts 1959, No. 28, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-48-120 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 48 / Section 14-48-120
Meetings of board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (2) Except where otherwise provided by law, an affirmative vote of four (4) or more members shall represent the action of the board, and a like vote shall be required to suspend the rules. (b) The board shall meet twice during each calendar month, and, until otherwise provided by ordinance, the meetings shall be held on the first and third Monday evenings of each calendar month unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the following evening. (c) (1) Special meetings may be called by a majority of the membership of the board. (2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings. (d) All regular and special meetings of the board shall be open to the public. (e) (1) Every motion, resolution, and ordinance adopted by the board, if approved by the mayor, shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. (2) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion for which the mayor has the power of veto and which is enacted or adopted over the veto of the mayor as authorized in this section shall be signed by the assistant mayor and attested by the city clerk. (f) All laws in effect on February 2, 1967, regarding the proceedings of the city council of a city operating under the mayor-council form of government and not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, including those laws prescribing the procedure for the adoption, enactment, and publication of ordinances and resolutions, shall govern the proceedings of the board provided for in this section. (g) (1) (A) All ordinances, resolutions, and motions adopted by the board at a regular or special meeting shall be delivered to the mayor within forty-eight (48) hours after the adoption thereof. (B) The mayor shall have a period of three (3) days from the date of the receipt of any ordinance, resolution, or motion adopted by the board to approve or veto it. If he or she shall fail to approve or veto it within that period, it shall become law without his or her signature. (2) (A) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion enacted or adopted by the board which is vetoed by the mayor may be enacted over the veto of the mayor by an affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the board. (B) When any ordinance, resolution, or motion of the board is vetoed by the mayor, it shall automatically be on the agenda for consideration of the board at the next regular meeting of the board and may be considered at a special meeting called in the manner authorized herein. (h) (1) Each member of the board shall receive compensation for each regular meeting of the board which he or she attends but shall receive no compensation for attending a special meeting of the board. (2) The compensation for each meeting shall be set by the board but shall not exceed one twenty-fourth of twenty percent ( 1 / 24 of 20%) of the compensation permitted municipal officers per annum by the Arkansas Constitution. (i) The board may hold agenda meetings at such times, under such circumstances, and on such conditions as the board may prescribe for the purpose of informing itself of the business and affairs of the city. However, no official action of the board shall be taken at such meetings. (j) The board shall adopt rules of order to govern the deliberations and meetings of the board. (k) Any director who fails to attend five (5) consecutive regular meetings of the board or who fails to attend fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings of the board held during a calendar year while he or she is a qualified member of the board shall be deemed to have resigned. A vacancy shall then exist in that position to be filled as provided in § 14-48-115 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 878,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1967, No. 36, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-809.

(a) (1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (2) Except where otherwise provided by law, an affirmative vote of four (4) or more members shall represent the action of the board, and a like vote shall be required to suspend the rules.

(1) A majority of the elected membership of the board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(2) Except where otherwise provided by law, an affirmative vote of four (4) or more members shall represent the action of the board, and a like vote shall be required to suspend the rules.

(b) The board shall meet twice during each calendar month, and, until otherwise provided by ordinance, the meetings shall be held on the first and third Monday evenings of each calendar month unless that day is a legal holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the following evening.

(c) (1) Special meetings may be called by a majority of the membership of the board. (2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings.

(1) Special meetings may be called by a majority of the membership of the board.

(2) The board may establish by ordinance the procedure for calling and giving notice of special meetings.

(d) All regular and special meetings of the board shall be open to the public.

(e) (1) Every motion, resolution, and ordinance adopted by the board, if approved by the mayor, shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk. (2) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion for which the mayor has the power of veto and which is enacted or adopted over the veto of the mayor as authorized in this section shall be signed by the assistant mayor and attested by the city clerk.

(1) Every motion, resolution, and ordinance adopted by the board, if approved by the mayor, shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city clerk.

(2) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion for which the mayor has the power of veto and which is enacted or adopted over the veto of the mayor as authorized in this section shall be signed by the assistant mayor and attested by the city clerk.

(f) All laws in effect on February 2, 1967, regarding the proceedings of the city council of a city operating under the mayor-council form of government and not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, including those laws prescribing the procedure for the adoption, enactment, and publication of ordinances and resolutions, shall govern the proceedings of the board provided for in this section.

(g) (1) (A) All ordinances, resolutions, and motions adopted by the board at a regular or special meeting shall be delivered to the mayor within forty-eight (48) hours after the adoption thereof. (B) The mayor shall have a period of three (3) days from the date of the receipt of any ordinance, resolution, or motion adopted by the board to approve or veto it. If he or she shall fail to approve or veto it within that period, it shall become law without his or her signature. (2) (A) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion enacted or adopted by the board which is vetoed by the mayor may be enacted over the veto of the mayor by an affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the board. (B) When any ordinance, resolution, or motion of the board is vetoed by the mayor, it shall automatically be on the agenda for consideration of the board at the next regular meeting of the board and may be considered at a special meeting called in the manner authorized herein.

(1) (A) All ordinances, resolutions, and motions adopted by the board at a regular or special meeting shall be delivered to the mayor within forty-eight (48) hours after the adoption thereof. (B) The mayor shall have a period of three (3) days from the date of the receipt of any ordinance, resolution, or motion adopted by the board to approve or veto it. If he or she shall fail to approve or veto it within that period, it shall become law without his or her signature.

(A) All ordinances, resolutions, and motions adopted by the board at a regular or special meeting shall be delivered to the mayor within forty-eight (48) hours after the adoption thereof.

(B) The mayor shall have a period of three (3) days from the date of the receipt of any ordinance, resolution, or motion adopted by the board to approve or veto it. If he or she shall fail to approve or veto it within that period, it shall become law without his or her signature.

(2) (A) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion enacted or adopted by the board which is vetoed by the mayor may be enacted over the veto of the mayor by an affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the board. (B) When any ordinance, resolution, or motion of the board is vetoed by the mayor, it shall automatically be on the agenda for consideration of the board at the next regular meeting of the board and may be considered at a special meeting called in the manner authorized herein.

(A) Any ordinance, resolution, or motion enacted or adopted by the board which is vetoed by the mayor may be enacted over the veto of the mayor by an affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the board.

(B) When any ordinance, resolution, or motion of the board is vetoed by the mayor, it shall automatically be on the agenda for consideration of the board at the next regular meeting of the board and may be considered at a special meeting called in the manner authorized herein.

(h) (1) Each member of the board shall receive compensation for each regular meeting of the board which he or she attends but shall receive no compensation for attending a special meeting of the board. (2) The compensation for each meeting shall be set by the board but shall not exceed one twenty-fourth of twenty percent ( 1 / 24 of 20%) of the compensation permitted municipal officers per annum by the Arkansas Constitution.

(1) Each member of the board shall receive compensation for each regular meeting of the board which he or she attends but shall receive no compensation for attending a special meeting of the board.

(2) The compensation for each meeting shall be set by the board but shall not exceed one twenty-fourth of twenty percent ( 1 / 24 of 20%) of the compensation permitted municipal officers per annum by the Arkansas Constitution.

(i) The board may hold agenda meetings at such times, under such circumstances, and on such conditions as the board may prescribe for the purpose of informing itself of the business and affairs of the city. However, no official action of the board shall be taken at such meetings.

(j) The board shall adopt rules of order to govern the deliberations and meetings of the board.

(k) Any director who fails to attend five (5) consecutive regular meetings of the board or who fails to attend fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings of the board held during a calendar year while he or she is a qualified member of the board shall be deemed to have resigned. A vacancy shall then exist in that position to be filled as provided in § 14-48-115 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 878,§ 14, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1967, No. 36, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-199-205 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 199 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-199-205
Payment of allocated funds
Status: in_force

The amounts allocated to the various sewer or street improvement districts within the limits of a municipality shall be paid to the districts when the commissioners of the district shall request that the amount be paid in order that the amount may be used to pay the bond and interest maturities of the districts which are about to come due. Acts 1937, No. 267, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10045; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3904.

The amounts allocated to the various sewer or street improvement districts within the limits of a municipality shall be paid to the districts when the commissioners of the district shall request that the amount be paid in order that the amount may be used to pay the bond and interest maturities of the districts which are about to come due.

Acts 1937, No. 267, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10045; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-303-305 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 303 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-303-305
Approval required to change highway location
Status: in_force

An authority shall not change the location of any portion of a public highway which is a part of the state highway system without the prior approval of the State Highway Commission, nor a public highway subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of a county court without the prior approval of the county court involved. Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2610.

An authority shall not change the location of any portion of a public highway which is a part of the state highway system without the prior approval of the State Highway Commission, nor a public highway subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of a county court without the prior approval of the county court involved.

Acts 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 33, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-123 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 201 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-201-123
Quarterly report to city council
Status: in_force

The commission shall report to the city council on each calendar quarter of the year on the state of the operations of the commission and its financial affairs. Acts 1957, No. 115, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4078.

The commission shall report to the city council on each calendar quarter of the year on the state of the operations of the commission and its financial affairs.

Acts 1957, No. 115, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-4078.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-25-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 25 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-25-201
Responsible management entities - Wastewater treatment systems
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "responsible management entity" means a wastewater treatment system service provider organized and operating under this section. (b) A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems where municipal sewer service is not available shall operate in accordance with § 14-250-113 and have the powers set forth in § 14-250-111 . (c) Any of the following may enter into an agreement to become a responsible management entity for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems, including community sewer systems and groups of septic systems in a contiguous development where municipal sewer service is not available: (1) A political subdivision of the state; (2) A district or an authority formed under the Joint County and Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, § 14-233-101 et seq., or § 8-6-723 ; (3) A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems; or (4) A rural water association. (d) (1) Any installation, operation, or maintenance performed on a wastewater treatment system on behalf of a responsible management entity shall be done in compliance with the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission as administered by the Division of Environmental Quality or its successor and the Department of Health or its successor. (2) A responsible management entity must also ensure that all appropriate operator licenses are current and any continuing education requirements are fulfilled. (e) (1) A developer constructing a new wastewater treatment system where municipal sewer service is not available may transfer all liabilities for the wastewater treatment system to a responsible management entity if: (A) Before the construction of a wastewater treatment system begins, the developer secures written approval of the proposed wastewater treatment system from the Department of Health and complies with all applicable permitting requirements, including stormwater, through the Division of Environmental Quality pursuant to the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission; (B) Covenants are contained in the deed for the wastewater treatment system requiring payment of reasonable fees by the purchaser to the responsible management entity for ongoing operations and maintenance of the system; and (C) Ownership of the wastewater treatment system is transferred to the responsible management entity upon completion. (2) Under no circumstances shall the liability for fraud or negligence on the part of the developer be transferred. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 991, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 990, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3031, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3030, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 844, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "responsible management entity" means a wastewater treatment system service provider organized and operating under this section.

(b) A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems where municipal sewer service is not available shall operate in accordance with § 14-250-113 and have the powers set forth in § 14-250-111 .

(c) Any of the following may enter into an agreement to become a responsible management entity for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems, including community sewer systems and groups of septic systems in a contiguous development where municipal sewer service is not available: (1) A political subdivision of the state; (2) A district or an authority formed under the Joint County and Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, § 14-233-101 et seq., or § 8-6-723 ; (3) A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems; or (4) A rural water association.

(1) A political subdivision of the state;

(2) A district or an authority formed under the Joint County and Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Act, § 14-233-101 et seq., or § 8-6-723 ;

(3) A nonprofit corporation formed for the purpose of providing responsible management of wastewater treatment systems; or

(4) A rural water association.

(d) (1) Any installation, operation, or maintenance performed on a wastewater treatment system on behalf of a responsible management entity shall be done in compliance with the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission as administered by the Division of Environmental Quality or its successor and the Department of Health or its successor. (2) A responsible management entity must also ensure that all appropriate operator licenses are current and any continuing education requirements are fulfilled.

(1) Any installation, operation, or maintenance performed on a wastewater treatment system on behalf of a responsible management entity shall be done in compliance with the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission as administered by the Division of Environmental Quality or its successor and the Department of Health or its successor.

(2) A responsible management entity must also ensure that all appropriate operator licenses are current and any continuing education requirements are fulfilled.

(e) (1) A developer constructing a new wastewater treatment system where municipal sewer service is not available may transfer all liabilities for the wastewater treatment system to a responsible management entity if: (A) Before the construction of a wastewater treatment system begins, the developer secures written approval of the proposed wastewater treatment system from the Department of Health and complies with all applicable permitting requirements, including stormwater, through the Division of Environmental Quality pursuant to the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission; (B) Covenants are contained in the deed for the wastewater treatment system requiring payment of reasonable fees by the purchaser to the responsible management entity for ongoing operations and maintenance of the system; and (C) Ownership of the wastewater treatment system is transferred to the responsible management entity upon completion. (2) Under no circumstances shall the liability for fraud or negligence on the part of the developer be transferred.

(1) A developer constructing a new wastewater treatment system where municipal sewer service is not available may transfer all liabilities for the wastewater treatment system to a responsible management entity if: (A) Before the construction of a wastewater treatment system begins, the developer secures written approval of the proposed wastewater treatment system from the Department of Health and complies with all applicable permitting requirements, including stormwater, through the Division of Environmental Quality pursuant to the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission; (B) Covenants are contained in the deed for the wastewater treatment system requiring payment of reasonable fees by the purchaser to the responsible management entity for ongoing operations and maintenance of the system; and (C) Ownership of the wastewater treatment system is transferred to the responsible management entity upon completion.

(A) Before the construction of a wastewater treatment system begins, the developer secures written approval of the proposed wastewater treatment system from the Department of Health and complies with all applicable permitting requirements, including stormwater, through the Division of Environmental Quality pursuant to the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, § 8-4-101 et seq., and the rules of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission;

(B) Covenants are contained in the deed for the wastewater treatment system requiring payment of reasonable fees by the purchaser to the responsible management entity for ongoing operations and maintenance of the system; and

(C) Ownership of the wastewater treatment system is transferred to the responsible management entity upon completion.

(2) Under no circumstances shall the liability for fraud or negligence on the part of the developer be transferred.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 991, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 990, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3031, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3030, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 844, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-42-122 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-42-122
City attorney in mayor-council cities of fewer than 10,000
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If not established by ordinance that the office of the city attorney will be appointed, the qualified voters of cities of the first class having a population of fewer than ten thousand (10,000) and having the mayor-council form of government shall elect a city attorney for four (4) years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022 and every four (4) years thereafter. (2) An incumbent city attorney shall continue in office until his or her successor is elected and qualified. (b) (1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may appoint a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term. (2) (A) If no attorney of the city serves as city attorney by election or appointment or if no attorney resides within the municipal boundaries of the city, then upon a two-thirds vote the city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the licensed attorney's law firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor. (B) The duties of an attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance. Added by Act 2019, No. 609,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) If not established by ordinance that the office of the city attorney will be appointed, the qualified voters of cities of the first class having a population of fewer than ten thousand (10,000) and having the mayor-council form of government shall elect a city attorney for four (4) years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022 and every four (4) years thereafter. (2) An incumbent city attorney shall continue in office until his or her successor is elected and qualified.

(1) If not established by ordinance that the office of the city attorney will be appointed, the qualified voters of cities of the first class having a population of fewer than ten thousand (10,000) and having the mayor-council form of government shall elect a city attorney for four (4) years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2022 and every four (4) years thereafter.

(2) An incumbent city attorney shall continue in office until his or her successor is elected and qualified.

(b) (1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may appoint a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term. (2) (A) If no attorney of the city serves as city attorney by election or appointment or if no attorney resides within the municipal boundaries of the city, then upon a two-thirds vote the city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the licensed attorney's law firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor. (B) The duties of an attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

(1) If no attorney residing in the city is elected as city attorney, the city council may appoint a resident attorney to fill the office for the remainder of the unfilled term.

(2) (A) If no attorney of the city serves as city attorney by election or appointment or if no attorney resides within the municipal boundaries of the city, then upon a two-thirds vote the city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the licensed attorney's law firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor. (B) The duties of an attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

(A) If no attorney of the city serves as city attorney by election or appointment or if no attorney resides within the municipal boundaries of the city, then upon a two-thirds vote the city council may contract with any licensed attorney of this state or the licensed attorney's law firm to serve as legal advisor, counselor, or prosecutor.

(B) The duties of an attorney under contract shall be prescribed by ordinance.

Added by Act 2019, No. 609,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-140-201 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 140 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-140-201
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The General Assembly determines and declares that: (1) The inadequate market facilities for the sale of farm products in the cities and incorporated towns of the State of Arkansas endanger the health and welfare of the public in general; (2) The provision of adequate and conveniently located market facilities are therefore necessary to alleviate such conditions; and (3) The establishment of public market facilities are deemed to be a proper public or municipal purpose. Acts 1949, No. 300, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3304.

The General Assembly determines and declares that:

(1) The inadequate market facilities for the sale of farm products in the cities and incorporated towns of the State of Arkansas endanger the health and welfare of the public in general;

(2) The provision of adequate and conveniently located market facilities are therefore necessary to alleviate such conditions; and

(3) The establishment of public market facilities are deemed to be a proper public or municipal purpose.

Acts 1949, No. 300, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3304.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-74-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 74 / Section 14-74-103
Authority to use federal finance laws - Bankruptcy
Status: in_force

(a) Any and all the taxing agencies or instrumentalities named in § 14-74-102 shall have the right and power to: (1) Avail themselves of any and all acts of the United States Congress providing for the lending of money to such districts and for the refinancing, refunding, adjustment, or composition of indebtedness of taxing agencies and any amendments or additional laws the United States Congress may adopt in that behalf; and (2) Proceed in the district courts of the United States in bankruptcy or in any other federal courts given like jurisdiction by voluntary proceedings in accordance with those acts of the United States Congress and any amendments thereto. (b) This chapter expresses the consent of the state for the institution of bankruptcy proceedings by all such taxing agencies acting through their governing boards, through a receiver under § 14-74-102(4)(F) , or through an improvement district under § 14-74-102(4)(F) . Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1301.

(a) Any and all the taxing agencies or instrumentalities named in § 14-74-102 shall have the right and power to: (1) Avail themselves of any and all acts of the United States Congress providing for the lending of money to such districts and for the refinancing, refunding, adjustment, or composition of indebtedness of taxing agencies and any amendments or additional laws the United States Congress may adopt in that behalf; and (2) Proceed in the district courts of the United States in bankruptcy or in any other federal courts given like jurisdiction by voluntary proceedings in accordance with those acts of the United States Congress and any amendments thereto.

(1) Avail themselves of any and all acts of the United States Congress providing for the lending of money to such districts and for the refinancing, refunding, adjustment, or composition of indebtedness of taxing agencies and any amendments or additional laws the United States Congress may adopt in that behalf; and

(2) Proceed in the district courts of the United States in bankruptcy or in any other federal courts given like jurisdiction by voluntary proceedings in accordance with those acts of the United States Congress and any amendments thereto.

(b) This chapter expresses the consent of the state for the institution of bankruptcy proceedings by all such taxing agencies acting through their governing boards, through a receiver under § 14-74-102(4)(F) , or through an improvement district under § 14-74-102(4)(F) .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 712,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-237-103 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 237 / Section 14-237-103
Exemption of accounting systems exceeding minimum
Status: in_force

(a) In the event any department feels its system of bookkeeping equals or exceeds the basic system prescribed by this chapter, the department may request a review by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. (b) Upon the committee's concurrence with the department's position, the committee may issue a certificate to the department stating that the department's accounting system is of a degree of sophistication which meets the basic requirements of this chapter and exempting the department from the requirements of the particulars of the system prescribed by this chapter. Acts 1973, No. 148, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5211.

(a) In the event any department feels its system of bookkeeping equals or exceeds the basic system prescribed by this chapter, the department may request a review by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

(b) Upon the committee's concurrence with the department's position, the committee may issue a certificate to the department stating that the department's accounting system is of a degree of sophistication which meets the basic requirements of this chapter and exempting the department from the requirements of the particulars of the system prescribed by this chapter.

Acts 1973, No. 148, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-5211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-91-903 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 91 / Subchapter 9 / Section 14-91-903
Recording required
Status: in_force

(a) In any instance where a municipal sewer improvement district has contracted for the furnishing of sanitary sewer service to lands lying outside the boundaries of the district, that district shall cause to be recorded, in the land records of the county in which the land is located, an instrument containing: (1) A full and complete description of the lands which are subject to the contract; (2) A fair summary of the terms and provisions of the contract; and (3) Such other information as might be pertinent to the transaction. (b) If the instrument referred to in subsection (a) of this section is not recorded as there required, a subsequent purchaser of all, or any part, of the land covered by the contract shall have the right to connect improvements located on the lands to the sanitary sewer lines of the district without charge for the connections, unless the purchaser had actual notice of the contract and the terms thereof concerning connection charges. Acts 1969, No. 304, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-333.1, 20-333.2.

(a) In any instance where a municipal sewer improvement district has contracted for the furnishing of sanitary sewer service to lands lying outside the boundaries of the district, that district shall cause to be recorded, in the land records of the county in which the land is located, an instrument containing: (1) A full and complete description of the lands which are subject to the contract; (2) A fair summary of the terms and provisions of the contract; and (3) Such other information as might be pertinent to the transaction.

(1) A full and complete description of the lands which are subject to the contract;

(2) A fair summary of the terms and provisions of the contract; and

(3) Such other information as might be pertinent to the transaction.

(b) If the instrument referred to in subsection (a) of this section is not recorded as there required, a subsequent purchaser of all, or any part, of the land covered by the contract shall have the right to connect improvements located on the lands to the sanitary sewer lines of the district without charge for the connections, unless the purchaser had actual notice of the contract and the terms thereof concerning connection charges.

Acts 1969, No. 304, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-333.1, 20-333.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-116-407 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 14-116-407
Contracts - Water district and United States
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to: (1) Cooperate with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, hereinafter referred to as the "United States", in the development of plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any facilities which the water district is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain; (2) Negotiate a contract with the United States or give such assurance as may be required by the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facilities or any part thereof by the United States. (A) (i) The contract or assurance may provide for the payment by the water district to the United States of the agreed costs thereof in the form of construction charges, operation and maintenance charges, water storage rental, or service charges. (ii) "Construction charges" may include the cost of works of improvement for any project addressing the purposes contained in § 14-116-102 and ancillary benefits derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, fish and wildlife, prevention of seepage on irrigated lands, prevention of erosion and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (B) The contract or assurance may provide for the repayment of the various charges by the water district primarily or exclusively from revenue to be derived by the district from the sale under contract between the district and its water users from the district works, with payment to be made either in the form of agricultural products, cash, or, if an improvement project area has been created under § 14-116-501 et seq., § 14-116-601 et seq., or § 14-116-701 et seq., with revenues derived from assessments levied pursuant thereto. (C) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall furnish lands, easements, and rights-of-way and that property so acquired by the district may be conveyed to the United States insofar as the property may be required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of works thereon by the United States for the benefit of the district. (D) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall save and hold harmless the United States from any liability or damages due to or arising out of the construction, operation, and maintenance of any of the works. Acts 1995, No. 838, § 6.

The board is authorized to:

(1) Cooperate with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, hereinafter referred to as the "United States", in the development of plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any facilities which the water district is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain;

(2) Negotiate a contract with the United States or give such assurance as may be required by the United States for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such facilities or any part thereof by the United States. (A) (i) The contract or assurance may provide for the payment by the water district to the United States of the agreed costs thereof in the form of construction charges, operation and maintenance charges, water storage rental, or service charges. (ii) "Construction charges" may include the cost of works of improvement for any project addressing the purposes contained in § 14-116-102 and ancillary benefits derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, fish and wildlife, prevention of seepage on irrigated lands, prevention of erosion and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water. (B) The contract or assurance may provide for the repayment of the various charges by the water district primarily or exclusively from revenue to be derived by the district from the sale under contract between the district and its water users from the district works, with payment to be made either in the form of agricultural products, cash, or, if an improvement project area has been created under § 14-116-501 et seq., § 14-116-601 et seq., or § 14-116-701 et seq., with revenues derived from assessments levied pursuant thereto. (C) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall furnish lands, easements, and rights-of-way and that property so acquired by the district may be conveyed to the United States insofar as the property may be required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of works thereon by the United States for the benefit of the district. (D) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall save and hold harmless the United States from any liability or damages due to or arising out of the construction, operation, and maintenance of any of the works.

(A) (i) The contract or assurance may provide for the payment by the water district to the United States of the agreed costs thereof in the form of construction charges, operation and maintenance charges, water storage rental, or service charges. (ii) "Construction charges" may include the cost of works of improvement for any project addressing the purposes contained in § 14-116-102 and ancillary benefits derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, fish and wildlife, prevention of seepage on irrigated lands, prevention of erosion and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water.

(i) The contract or assurance may provide for the payment by the water district to the United States of the agreed costs thereof in the form of construction charges, operation and maintenance charges, water storage rental, or service charges.

(ii) "Construction charges" may include the cost of works of improvement for any project addressing the purposes contained in § 14-116-102 and ancillary benefits derived therefrom, including, but not limited to, fish and wildlife, prevention of seepage on irrigated lands, prevention of erosion and sediment damages, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water.

(B) The contract or assurance may provide for the repayment of the various charges by the water district primarily or exclusively from revenue to be derived by the district from the sale under contract between the district and its water users from the district works, with payment to be made either in the form of agricultural products, cash, or, if an improvement project area has been created under § 14-116-501 et seq., § 14-116-601 et seq., or § 14-116-701 et seq., with revenues derived from assessments levied pursuant thereto.

(C) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall furnish lands, easements, and rights-of-way and that property so acquired by the district may be conveyed to the United States insofar as the property may be required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of works thereon by the United States for the benefit of the district.

(D) The contract or assurance may provide that the water district shall save and hold harmless the United States from any liability or damages due to or arising out of the construction, operation, and maintenance of any of the works.

Acts 1995, No. 838, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-88-302 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 88 / Subchapter 3 / Section 14-88-302
Oath of office
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the board of improvement, within ten (10) days after his appointment, shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and an oath that he will not, either directly or indirectly, be interested in any contract made by the board. (b) The oaths of office of the commissioners of municipal improvement districts may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths. (c) The oath required under this section shall be filed in the office of the city or town clerk. (d) If any member of the board shall fail to take this oath and to file it in the office of the clerk within the time allowed in this section, he shall be taken to have declined the office. The city or town council shall at once appoint another person, having the like qualifications, in his place, who shall take and file his oath of office within ten (10) days after his appointment. Acts 1881, No. 84, § 3, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5714, 5715; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 20; Pope's Dig., §§ 7353-7355; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-113 -- 20-115.

(a) Each member of the board of improvement, within ten (10) days after his appointment, shall take the oath of office required by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and an oath that he will not, either directly or indirectly, be interested in any contract made by the board.

(b) The oaths of office of the commissioners of municipal improvement districts may be taken before any officer authorized to administer oaths.

(c) The oath required under this section shall be filed in the office of the city or town clerk.

(d) If any member of the board shall fail to take this oath and to file it in the office of the clerk within the time allowed in this section, he shall be taken to have declined the office. The city or town council shall at once appoint another person, having the like qualifications, in his place, who shall take and file his oath of office within ten (10) days after his appointment.

Acts 1881, No. 84, § 3, p. 161; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5714, 5715; Acts 1929, No. 64, § 20; Pope's Dig., §§ 7353-7355; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 20-113 -- 20-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-86-101 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-86-101
Ratification of certain actions
Status: in_force

(a) All improvements which may have been made by any public improvement district in this state, whether made according to plans and specifications previously adopted or not, or whether made under incomplete plans or specifications, by any board of improvement of any highway improvement district created under the laws of the State of Arkansas, and all actions of boards of these districts in expending money in the construction of improvements and procuring federal aid for use in the construction thereof, or paying the costs incident to construction, are ratified, approved, and confirmed, and declared to be beneficial to the taxpayers in any such district. (b) This section shall not apply to districts whose boards have been guilty of fraud in appropriating the funds of the districts to their own uses. Acts 1929, No. 127, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6536; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1104.

(a) All improvements which may have been made by any public improvement district in this state, whether made according to plans and specifications previously adopted or not, or whether made under incomplete plans or specifications, by any board of improvement of any highway improvement district created under the laws of the State of Arkansas, and all actions of boards of these districts in expending money in the construction of improvements and procuring federal aid for use in the construction thereof, or paying the costs incident to construction, are ratified, approved, and confirmed, and declared to be beneficial to the taxpayers in any such district.

(b) This section shall not apply to districts whose boards have been guilty of fraud in appropriating the funds of the districts to their own uses.

Acts 1929, No. 127, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6536; A.S.A. 1947, § 20-1104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-164-215 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 164 / Subchapter 2 / Section 14-164-215
Bonds - Successive issues
Status: in_force

There may be successive bond issues for the purpose of financing the same industrial projects, including land, buildings, or facilities, involving one (1) or more industries, and there may be successive bond issues for financing the cost of reconstructing, replacing, constructing additions to, extending, improving, and equipping industrial projects, including land, buildings, or facilities, already in existence, whether or not originally financed by bonds issued under this subchapter, with each successive issue to be authorized as provided by this subchapter. Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 5; 1961, No. 48, § 2; 1963, No. 231, § 2; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1969, No. 121, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1975, No. 221, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1239, § 2; 1981, No. 4, §§ 2-4; 1981, No. 503, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1605.

There may be successive bond issues for the purpose of financing the same industrial projects, including land, buildings, or facilities, involving one (1) or more industries, and there may be successive bond issues for financing the cost of reconstructing, replacing, constructing additions to, extending, improving, and equipping industrial projects, including land, buildings, or facilities, already in existence, whether or not originally financed by bonds issued under this subchapter, with each successive issue to be authorized as provided by this subchapter.

Acts 1960 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 5; 1961, No. 48, § 2; 1963, No. 231, § 2; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 16, § 1; 1969, No. 121, § 1; 1970 (Ex. Sess.), No. 36, § 1; 1975, No. 221, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1239, § 2; 1981, No. 4, §§ 2-4; 1981, No. 503, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-316-106 — AR Code / Title 14 / Chapter 316 / Subchapter 1 / Section 14-316-106
Cancellation of assessment liens when roads are taken by state or no bonds were issued
Status: in_force

All liens are cancelled when: (1) There is of record an unsatisfied lien by virtue of an assessment, pledge, or mortgage, delinquent record, or decree of foreclosure made or created under a general or special law relating to a road improvement district of this state or bridge improvement district of which all bonds and other obligations of the district have been paid, and the district has been completely absorbed or taken over by the state or by the Arkansas Department of Transportation; or (2) The improvements have been completed or abandoned without the issuance of bonds, there are no outstanding obligations of the district, and there remains of record an assessment of benefits lien against the lands of the district. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 317, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1224.

All liens are cancelled when:

(1) There is of record an unsatisfied lien by virtue of an assessment, pledge, or mortgage, delinquent record, or decree of foreclosure made or created under a general or special law relating to a road improvement district of this state or bridge improvement district of which all bonds and other obligations of the district have been paid, and the district has been completely absorbed or taken over by the state or by the Arkansas Department of Transportation; or

(2) The improvements have been completed or abandoned without the issuance of bonds, there are no outstanding obligations of the district, and there remains of record an assessment of benefits lien against the lands of the district.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 317, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1224.