Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1004 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1004
Procedure for obtaining ownership of an abandoned loan
Status: in_force

(a) By complying with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, a museum may obtain ownership of a loan if: (1) The loan agreement has expired; or (2) Both: (A) The loan has been in the museum's custody for more than ten (10) years; and (B) The loan agreement does not provide for a longer term for the loan or another disposition. (b) (1) If the address of the lender is known, the museum shall send the notice required in subsection (d) of this section to the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. (2) (A) If the return receipt showing receipt of the notice is returned and the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days of the date of the return receipt, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum. (B) If the museum did not receive a return receipt showing receipt of the notice, the museum may proceed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section. (c) (1) If the museum is unable to determine the identity of the lender or the lender's address, the museum shall publish the notice required under subsection (d) of this section at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper with general circulation in: (A) The county: (i) Of last known address of the lender; and (ii) In which the museum is located; or (B) The State of Arkansas. (2) If the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days from the last date of the publication, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum. (d) The notice shall contain: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the museum; (2) A complete description of the loan; (3) The lender's identity if that information is available from the museum's records; (4) The lender's last known address if that information is available from the museum's records; and (5) A statement that the loan shall be considered abandoned and shall become the property of the museum if the lender or claimant does not make a timely objection in accordance with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, whichever is applicable. Amended by Act 2017, No. 259,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

(a) By complying with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, a museum may obtain ownership of a loan if: (1) The loan agreement has expired; or (2) Both: (A) The loan has been in the museum's custody for more than ten (10) years; and (B) The loan agreement does not provide for a longer term for the loan or another disposition.

(1) The loan agreement has expired; or

(2) Both: (A) The loan has been in the museum's custody for more than ten (10) years; and (B) The loan agreement does not provide for a longer term for the loan or another disposition.

(A) The loan has been in the museum's custody for more than ten (10) years; and

(B) The loan agreement does not provide for a longer term for the loan or another disposition.

(b) (1) If the address of the lender is known, the museum shall send the notice required in subsection (d) of this section to the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. (2) (A) If the return receipt showing receipt of the notice is returned and the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days of the date of the return receipt, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum. (B) If the museum did not receive a return receipt showing receipt of the notice, the museum may proceed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.

(1) If the address of the lender is known, the museum shall send the notice required in subsection (d) of this section to the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

(2) (A) If the return receipt showing receipt of the notice is returned and the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days of the date of the return receipt, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum. (B) If the museum did not receive a return receipt showing receipt of the notice, the museum may proceed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.

(A) If the return receipt showing receipt of the notice is returned and the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days of the date of the return receipt, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum.

(B) If the museum did not receive a return receipt showing receipt of the notice, the museum may proceed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.

(c) (1) If the museum is unable to determine the identity of the lender or the lender's address, the museum shall publish the notice required under subsection (d) of this section at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper with general circulation in: (A) The county: (i) Of last known address of the lender; and (ii) In which the museum is located; or (B) The State of Arkansas. (2) If the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days from the last date of the publication, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum.

(1) If the museum is unable to determine the identity of the lender or the lender's address, the museum shall publish the notice required under subsection (d) of this section at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper with general circulation in: (A) The county: (i) Of last known address of the lender; and (ii) In which the museum is located; or (B) The State of Arkansas.

(A) The county: (i) Of last known address of the lender; and (ii) In which the museum is located; or

(i) Of last known address of the lender; and

(ii) In which the museum is located; or

(B) The State of Arkansas.

(2) If the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days from the last date of the publication, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum.

(d) The notice shall contain: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the museum; (2) A complete description of the loan; (3) The lender's identity if that information is available from the museum's records; (4) The lender's last known address if that information is available from the museum's records; and (5) A statement that the loan shall be considered abandoned and shall become the property of the museum if the lender or claimant does not make a timely objection in accordance with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, whichever is applicable.

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the museum;

(2) A complete description of the loan;

(3) The lender's identity if that information is available from the museum's records;

(4) The lender's last known address if that information is available from the museum's records; and

(5) A statement that the loan shall be considered abandoned and shall become the property of the museum if the lender or claimant does not make a timely objection in accordance with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, whichever is applicable.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 259,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1011 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1011
Records retention schedule
Status: in_force

A museum shall keep all records relating to loans and undocumented property while the museum has possession of the property or for twenty-five (25) years, whichever period of time is longer. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

A museum shall keep all records relating to loans and undocumented property while the museum has possession of the property or for twenty-five (25) years, whichever period of time is longer.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-212 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-212
State and Local Government Publications Clearinghouse
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Library shall create and maintain a State and Local Government Publications Clearinghouse. (b) The Arkansas State Library shall make such rules as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the clearinghouse. (c) (1) All state agencies, including the General Assembly and its committees, constitutional officers, any department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State of Arkansas, all local governments, including cities of the first and second class and incorporated towns, and counties, and all boards, commissions, or agencies thereof shall furnish to the Arkansas State Library, upon release, a specified number of copies of each of its state or local publications. (2) These publications shall be furnished to enable the clearinghouse to meet the needs of the Depository Library System and to provide library loan services to those libraries without depository status. (3) The distribution will be required only if sufficient funds are appropriated for the printing of these materials by the agencies, boards, and commissions and for the distribution thereof by the Arkansas State Library to depository libraries. (d) At least quarterly, and more frequently if funds are available, the clearinghouse of the Arkansas State Library shall publish and, upon request, distribute a list of state publications to all state agencies and contracting depository libraries. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307.

(a) The Arkansas State Library shall create and maintain a State and Local Government Publications Clearinghouse.

(b) The Arkansas State Library shall make such rules as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the clearinghouse.

(c) (1) All state agencies, including the General Assembly and its committees, constitutional officers, any department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State of Arkansas, all local governments, including cities of the first and second class and incorporated towns, and counties, and all boards, commissions, or agencies thereof shall furnish to the Arkansas State Library, upon release, a specified number of copies of each of its state or local publications. (2) These publications shall be furnished to enable the clearinghouse to meet the needs of the Depository Library System and to provide library loan services to those libraries without depository status. (3) The distribution will be required only if sufficient funds are appropriated for the printing of these materials by the agencies, boards, and commissions and for the distribution thereof by the Arkansas State Library to depository libraries.

(1) All state agencies, including the General Assembly and its committees, constitutional officers, any department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency of the State of Arkansas, all local governments, including cities of the first and second class and incorporated towns, and counties, and all boards, commissions, or agencies thereof shall furnish to the Arkansas State Library, upon release, a specified number of copies of each of its state or local publications.

(2) These publications shall be furnished to enable the clearinghouse to meet the needs of the Depository Library System and to provide library loan services to those libraries without depository status.

(3) The distribution will be required only if sufficient funds are appropriated for the printing of these materials by the agencies, boards, and commissions and for the distribution thereof by the Arkansas State Library to depository libraries.

(d) At least quarterly, and more frequently if funds are available, the clearinghouse of the Arkansas State Library shall publish and, upon request, distribute a list of state publications to all state agencies and contracting depository libraries.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-401 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-2-401
Establishment
Status: in_force

(a) The county quorum courts of the several counties shall have the power and authority to establish, maintain, and operate county public libraries or public library services or systems in the manner and with the functions prescribed in this subchapter, and counties may appropriate money for these purposes. (b) The county quorum court shall also have the power to establish in cooperation with another county or other counties a joint public library or a joint library service or system for the benefit of the cooperating counties. (c) (1) Establishment of county libraries or library systems shall be evidenced by an ordinance of the county quorum court or by an agreement between the governing bodies of the several counties participating in a regional library system or coordinating library services under an interlocal agreement. (2) Appropriations for the establishment and maintenance of a county library or library system shall be in the manner prescribed by law for expenditures by counties. (d) In addition to county library boards created under this section, § 13-2-402 , and § 13-2-404 , a county quorum court may by ordinance establish a county library board to conduct the affairs of the county public library or its library services or system in accordance with the law for establishing other county advisory or administrative boards found at § 14-14-705 . Acts 1927, No. 244, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2629; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1001; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 1; 2011, No. 837, § 1.

(a) The county quorum courts of the several counties shall have the power and authority to establish, maintain, and operate county public libraries or public library services or systems in the manner and with the functions prescribed in this subchapter, and counties may appropriate money for these purposes.

(b) The county quorum court shall also have the power to establish in cooperation with another county or other counties a joint public library or a joint library service or system for the benefit of the cooperating counties.

(c) (1) Establishment of county libraries or library systems shall be evidenced by an ordinance of the county quorum court or by an agreement between the governing bodies of the several counties participating in a regional library system or coordinating library services under an interlocal agreement. (2) Appropriations for the establishment and maintenance of a county library or library system shall be in the manner prescribed by law for expenditures by counties.

(1) Establishment of county libraries or library systems shall be evidenced by an ordinance of the county quorum court or by an agreement between the governing bodies of the several counties participating in a regional library system or coordinating library services under an interlocal agreement.

(2) Appropriations for the establishment and maintenance of a county library or library system shall be in the manner prescribed by law for expenditures by counties.

(d) In addition to county library boards created under this section, § 13-2-402 , and § 13-2-404 , a county quorum court may by ordinance establish a county library board to conduct the affairs of the county public library or its library services or system in accordance with the law for establishing other county advisory or administrative boards found at § 14-14-705 .

Acts 1927, No. 244, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2629; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1001; Acts 1997, No. 402, § 1; 2011, No. 837, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-12-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 13-12-101
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame to be housed in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.

There is created the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame to be housed in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-210 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-210
Depository for federal, state, and local documents
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Library shall serve as the state's regional depository library for federal documents and shall become the official depository for state and local documents. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307.

The Arkansas State Library shall serve as the state's regional depository library for federal documents and shall become the official depository for state and local documents.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-206 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-206
Duties of University of Arkansas
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas is to make available for study in connection with the Arkansas Archeological Survey the holdings of its museum which contains the world's best and most extensive collection of Arkansas archeological material and the valuable collection of archeological and related literature held by its library. (b) The cooperation of the University of Arkansas's personnel in other related fields of activity shall be extended to the Arkansas Archeological Survey created by this subchapter. (c) However, the University of Arkansas's responsibility to initiate, operate, and continue to maintain an archeological program exceeding the scope of its present operations in that field shall be and is made dependent upon the fiscal year appropriation of additional state funds for that purpose. (d) All funds received from any source for the survey shall be held by, expended by, and disbursed through regular University of Arkansas business channels, but these funds shall be used only in support of the activities described in this subchapter. Acts 1959, No. 82, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1003.

(a) The University of Arkansas is to make available for study in connection with the Arkansas Archeological Survey the holdings of its museum which contains the world's best and most extensive collection of Arkansas archeological material and the valuable collection of archeological and related literature held by its library.

(b) The cooperation of the University of Arkansas's personnel in other related fields of activity shall be extended to the Arkansas Archeological Survey created by this subchapter.

(c) However, the University of Arkansas's responsibility to initiate, operate, and continue to maintain an archeological program exceeding the scope of its present operations in that field shall be and is made dependent upon the fiscal year appropriation of additional state funds for that purpose.

(d) All funds received from any source for the survey shall be held by, expended by, and disbursed through regular University of Arkansas business channels, but these funds shall be used only in support of the activities described in this subchapter.

Acts 1959, No. 82, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-407 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-2-407
Joint city-county and regional public library systems
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any county library board, with the consent of its county quorum court, the board of trustees of any municipal public library, any group of municipal public libraries, and any combination of counties and cities may contract with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support a joint city-county public library system or regional public library system or may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement among themselves to coordinate public library services among the different jurisdictions. (2) Such a contract, interlocal agreement, or other arrangement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the county library board, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities with the final approval of the governing body of the cities. (3) The expenses of the regional public library system or the cooperating libraries shall be apportioned between or among the entities concerned on such a basis as shall be agreed upon in the ordinance, contract, arrangement, or interlocal agreement. (4) The library system headquarters building shall be located at a place in one (1) of the counties to be agreed upon by the quorum courts of the various counties in the regional public library or with a cooperating library system. (b) Any county library board may contract with an entity to provide library services at any location. (c) Any joint city-county public library system or regional public library system may extend the privilege and use of the library and library services to persons residing outside the several jurisdictions of the library system upon the terms and conditions as the several library boards may prescribe by regulations or policy. (d) (1) If not provided for by the library system or by one (1) of the participating jurisdictions of the library system, all eligible employees of a joint city-county library or a regional public library system shall be entitled to the comparable retirement and fringe benefit coverage as are other county employees in the headquarters county. (2) Costs for these benefits shall be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions of the joint city-county library or a regional public library system. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 5.

(a) (1) Any county library board, with the consent of its county quorum court, the board of trustees of any municipal public library, any group of municipal public libraries, and any combination of counties and cities may contract with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support a joint city-county public library system or regional public library system or may enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement among themselves to coordinate public library services among the different jurisdictions. (2) Such a contract, interlocal agreement, or other arrangement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the county library board, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities with the final approval of the governing body of the cities. (3) The expenses of the regional public library system or the cooperating libraries shall be apportioned between or among the entities concerned on such a basis as shall be agreed upon in the ordinance, contract, arrangement, or interlocal agreement. (4) The library system headquarters building shall be located at a place in one (1) of the counties to be agreed upon by the quorum courts of the various counties in the regional public library or with a cooperating library system.

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

(2) Such a contract, interlocal agreement, or other arrangement shall contain terms, agreements, and conditions as may be agreed upon by the county library board, the county quorum court, and the board of trustees of the several municipalities with the final approval of the governing body of the cities.

(3) The expenses of the regional public library system or the cooperating libraries shall be apportioned between or among the entities concerned on such a basis as shall be agreed upon in the ordinance, contract, arrangement, or interlocal agreement.

(4) The library system headquarters building shall be located at a place in one (1) of the counties to be agreed upon by the quorum courts of the various counties in the regional public library or with a cooperating library system.

(b) Any county library board may contract with an entity to provide library services at any location.

(c) Any joint city-county public library system or regional public library system may extend the privilege and use of the library and library services to persons residing outside the several jurisdictions of the library system upon the terms and conditions as the several library boards may prescribe by regulations or policy.

(d) (1) If not provided for by the library system or by one (1) of the participating jurisdictions of the library system, all eligible employees of a joint city-county library or a regional public library system shall be entitled to the comparable retirement and fringe benefit coverage as are other county employees in the headquarters county. (2) Costs for these benefits shall be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions of the joint city-county library or a regional public library system.

(1) If not provided for by the library system or by one (1) of the participating jurisdictions of the library system, all eligible employees of a joint city-county library or a regional public library system shall be entitled to the comparable retirement and fringe benefit coverage as are other county employees in the headquarters county.

(2) Costs for these benefits shall be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions of the joint city-county library or a regional public library system.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-107 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-107
Preservation of public officials' records
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At his or her discretion, any state, county, or other official is authorized and empowered to turn over to the Arkansas State Archives, for permanent preservation, any official books, records, documents, original papers, and newspaper files not in current use in his or her office. (2) When so surrendered, copies from the state, county, or other official's office shall be made and certified by the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage upon the application of any person interested, which certification shall have the force and effect as if made by the officer originally in the custody of them, and for which the same fee shall be charged to be collected in advance. (b) (1) All officers of this state and of its political subdivisions, as requested by the Arkansas State Archives, shall make available for copying or photographing such of their records and other materials as the Arkansas State Archives deems advisable for historical purposes. (2) Before destroying or discarding outdated records, other than ephemeral materials, each officer shall advise the Arkansas State Archives in writing of his or her intentions, and records that have a historical value, as determined by the director, shall be given to the Arkansas State Archives. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5558, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 106, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 106, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1911, No. 355, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 5519; Pope's Dig., § 12241; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-207.

(a) (1) At his or her discretion, any state, county, or other official is authorized and empowered to turn over to the Arkansas State Archives, for permanent preservation, any official books, records, documents, original papers, and newspaper files not in current use in his or her office. (2) When so surrendered, copies from the state, county, or other official's office shall be made and certified by the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage upon the application of any person interested, which certification shall have the force and effect as if made by the officer originally in the custody of them, and for which the same fee shall be charged to be collected in advance.

(1) At his or her discretion, any state, county, or other official is authorized and empowered to turn over to the Arkansas State Archives, for permanent preservation, any official books, records, documents, original papers, and newspaper files not in current use in his or her office.

(2) When so surrendered, copies from the state, county, or other official's office shall be made and certified by the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage upon the application of any person interested, which certification shall have the force and effect as if made by the officer originally in the custody of them, and for which the same fee shall be charged to be collected in advance.

(b) (1) All officers of this state and of its political subdivisions, as requested by the Arkansas State Archives, shall make available for copying or photographing such of their records and other materials as the Arkansas State Archives deems advisable for historical purposes. (2) Before destroying or discarding outdated records, other than ephemeral materials, each officer shall advise the Arkansas State Archives in writing of his or her intentions, and records that have a historical value, as determined by the director, shall be given to the Arkansas State Archives.

(1) All officers of this state and of its political subdivisions, as requested by the Arkansas State Archives, shall make available for copying or photographing such of their records and other materials as the Arkansas State Archives deems advisable for historical purposes.

(2) Before destroying or discarding outdated records, other than ephemeral materials, each officer shall advise the Arkansas State Archives in writing of his or her intentions, and records that have a historical value, as determined by the director, shall be given to the Arkansas State Archives.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5558, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 106, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 106, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1911, No. 355, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 5519; Pope's Dig., § 12241; Acts 1963, No. 207, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-109 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-3-109
Permanent marker to commemorate B.B. King
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Archives shall erect a permanent marker in the town of Twist, Arkansas, to commemorate the legendary B.B. King and the event that led to his naming his famous guitar "Lucille" while he was performing there. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2005, No. 673, § 1.

The Arkansas State Archives shall erect a permanent marker in the town of Twist, Arkansas, to commemorate the legendary B.B. King and the event that led to his naming his famous guitar "Lucille" while he was performing there.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 108, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2005, No. 673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-901 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-5-901
Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board created by this subchapter; (2) "Center" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise created by this subchapter; and (3) "Center director" means the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise. (4) [Repealed.] (5) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5592, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 1.

For the purposes of this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board created by this subchapter;

(2) "Center" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise created by this subchapter; and

(3) "Center director" means the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise.

(4) [Repealed.]

(5) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5592, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-208 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-208
Cooperation with other libraries
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Library shall cooperate with the public and private libraries in the State of Arkansas and may enter into necessary agreements with libraries in other states and the Library of Congress for the sharing of library books, documents, facilities, or services under such terms and conditions as the State Library Board shall determine to be within the scope and services of the Arkansas State Library and in keeping with the state's library programs. (b) (1) The Arkansas State Library shall obtain reports from all libraries and each year report the condition, growth, development, and manner of development of those libraries and such other facts and statistics as may be of public interest. (2) The Arkansas State Library shall include a summary thereof in its biennial report, which shall be filed with the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-305.

(a) The Arkansas State Library shall cooperate with the public and private libraries in the State of Arkansas and may enter into necessary agreements with libraries in other states and the Library of Congress for the sharing of library books, documents, facilities, or services under such terms and conditions as the State Library Board shall determine to be within the scope and services of the Arkansas State Library and in keeping with the state's library programs.

(b) (1) The Arkansas State Library shall obtain reports from all libraries and each year report the condition, growth, development, and manner of development of those libraries and such other facts and statistics as may be of public interest. (2) The Arkansas State Library shall include a summary thereof in its biennial report, which shall be filed with the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly.

(1) The Arkansas State Library shall obtain reports from all libraries and each year report the condition, growth, development, and manner of development of those libraries and such other facts and statistics as may be of public interest.

(2) The Arkansas State Library shall include a summary thereof in its biennial report, which shall be filed with the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-805 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-2-805
Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed
Status: in_force

(a) If a person employed by a library or a person charged with the supervision thereof has reason to believe that a person has committed or has attempted to commit any offense under this subchapter or that the person has concealed any library material upon his or her person or within his or her belongings, then the person may be detained and questioned in a reasonable manner for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed. (b) The detention and questioning shall not render the employee civilly liable for slander, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, unlawful detention, or otherwise, if the library employee or person charged with the supervision of the library acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner. (c) For the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed, libraries, museums, archives, and other depositories may establish policies that require persons entering and exiting the premises wherein library materials are maintained to open and disclose the contents of any bags, purses, briefcases, and other containers which are being carried by or are in the possession of the persons. Acts 1995, No. 906, § 6; 1997, No. 358, § 1.

(a) If a person employed by a library or a person charged with the supervision thereof has reason to believe that a person has committed or has attempted to commit any offense under this subchapter or that the person has concealed any library material upon his or her person or within his or her belongings, then the person may be detained and questioned in a reasonable manner for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed.

(b) The detention and questioning shall not render the employee civilly liable for slander, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, unlawful detention, or otherwise, if the library employee or person charged with the supervision of the library acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner.

(c) For the purpose of ascertaining whether or not an offense has been committed, libraries, museums, archives, and other depositories may establish policies that require persons entering and exiting the premises wherein library materials are maintained to open and disclose the contents of any bags, purses, briefcases, and other containers which are being carried by or are in the possession of the persons.

Acts 1995, No. 906, § 6; 1997, No. 358, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-601 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-601
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, "state library agency", with reference to this state, means the State Library Board. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-312.

As used in this compact, "state library agency", with reference to this state, means the State Library Board.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-312.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-312 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-312
Execution of bonds and coupons
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the secretary. (b) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds or coupons shall cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (c) The secretary shall adopt and use a seal in the execution and issuance of the bonds. Each bond shall be sealed with the seal of the secretary. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5570, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5569, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The coupons attached to the bonds shall be executed by the facsimile signature of the secretary.

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

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5570, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5569, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-203 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-7-203
Officers - Rules - Meetings - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the members of the Old State House Commission to serve as its chair until the expiration of his or her term or at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The commission shall select from its membership from time to time a vice chair and a secretary. (c) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules for the conduct of business and shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be public. (d) The rules shall provide for regular meetings and for special meetings at the call of the chair, or of the vice chair if he or she is for any reason the acting chair, either at his or her own instance or upon the written request of at least five (5) members. (e) A quorum of the commission shall consist of not fewer than five (5) members present at any regular or special meeting, and a majority affirmative vote of the members so present shall be sufficient for the disposition of any business. (f) By the first Monday in September of each year, it shall be the duty of the commission to cause to be prepared and presented to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism a report showing the operation of the commission during the previous fiscal year and containing recommendations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5605, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5604, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1947, No. 256, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-203; Acts 1951, No. 385, § 1; Acts 2009, No. 558, § 1.

(a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the members of the Old State House Commission to serve as its chair until the expiration of his or her term or at the pleasure of the Governor.

(b) The commission shall select from its membership from time to time a vice chair and a secretary.

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

(d) The rules shall provide for regular meetings and for special meetings at the call of the chair, or of the vice chair if he or she is for any reason the acting chair, either at his or her own instance or upon the written request of at least five (5) members.

(e) A quorum of the commission shall consist of not fewer than five (5) members present at any regular or special meeting, and a majority affirmative vote of the members so present shall be sufficient for the disposition of any business.

(f) By the first Monday in September of each year, it shall be the duty of the commission to cause to be prepared and presented to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism a report showing the operation of the commission during the previous fiscal year and containing recommendations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5605, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5604, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1947, No. 256, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-203; Acts 1951, No. 385, § 1; Acts 2009, No. 558, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-308 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-308
Authorizing resolutions
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (b) The authorizing resolution may contain or may provide for the execution of a trust indenture which may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the secretary, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) The nature and extent of revenue pledges and security; (3) The conditions precedent to the issuance of additional bonds and the priority of lien and pledge in that event; (4) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (5) The collection and disposition of revenues; (6) The investing and reinvesting in securities specified by the secretary of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the secretary and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5565, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5564, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) Bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(b) The authorizing resolution may contain or may provide for the execution of a trust indenture which may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the secretary, including, without limitation, those pertaining to: (1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) The nature and extent of revenue pledges and security; (3) The conditions precedent to the issuance of additional bonds and the priority of lien and pledge in that event; (4) The custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (5) The collection and disposition of revenues; (6) The investing and reinvesting in securities specified by the secretary of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the secretary and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(2) The nature and extent of revenue pledges and security;

(3) The conditions precedent to the issuance of additional bonds and the priority of lien and pledge in that event;

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

(5) The collection and disposition of revenues;

(6) The investing and reinvesting in securities specified by the secretary of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and

(7) The rights, duties, and obligations of the secretary and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5565, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5564, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-401 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-5-401
Museum established
Status: in_force

The State Parks Division is authorized and directed to establish a state historical museum in Union County to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources". Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5580, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 310, § 1; 1979, No. 832, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1201; Acts 1997, No. 383, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 4.

The State Parks Division is authorized and directed to establish a state historical museum in Union County to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5580, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 310, § 1; 1979, No. 832, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1201; Acts 1997, No. 383, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-504 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-5-504
Funds for construction and maintenance
Status: in_force

County quorum courts are authorized to appropriate county funds to defray the costs of, in whole or in part, the construction, maintenance, and operation of the county museum. Acts 1977, No. 247, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1904.

County quorum courts are authorized to appropriate county funds to defray the costs of, in whole or in part, the construction, maintenance, and operation of the county museum.

Acts 1977, No. 247, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-702 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-2-702
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or thirty (30) days in jail, or both, or a sentence of appropriate public service or education, or both. (b) No liability shall result from any lawful disclosure permitted by this subchapter. (c) No action may be brought under this subchapter unless the action is begun within two (2) years from the date of the act complained of or the date of discovery. Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.

(a) Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or thirty (30) days in jail, or both, or a sentence of appropriate public service or education, or both.

(b) No liability shall result from any lawful disclosure permitted by this subchapter.

(c) No action may be brought under this subchapter unless the action is begun within two (2) years from the date of the act complained of or the date of discovery.

Acts 1989, No. 903, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-304 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-2-304
Procuring copies of missing books
Status: in_force

Where there shall be a deficiency in any of the acts, journals, or other works, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to correspond with the proper officer for the purpose of procuring copies of the different works, and, if not otherwise procured, he or she shall purchase them and place them in the Library of the Secretary of State. Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 4431; Pope's Dig., § 5466; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-304.

Where there shall be a deficiency in any of the acts, journals, or other works, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to correspond with the proper officer for the purpose of procuring copies of the different works, and, if not otherwise procured, he or she shall purchase them and place them in the Library of the Secretary of State.

Rev. Stat., ch. 144, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 4431; Pope's Dig., § 5466; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-304.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-207 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-5-207
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5562, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 832, § 5; 1983, No. 758, § 2; 1985, No. 944, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.10; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 77; 2001, No. 802, § 3.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5562, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 832, § 5; 1983, No. 758, § 2; 1985, No. 944, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.10; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 77; 2001, No. 802, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-201
Purpose
Status: in_force

The Black History Commission of Arkansas is created and established at the seat of government of this state for the purpose of: (1) Advising the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with respect to gathering, developing, and keeping the history of a segment of Arkansas society whose history has been overlooked and forgotten and has been simply neglected because of a lack of concern; (2) Collecting materials bearing on the history of black Arkansans from the earliest times; (3) Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help the young citizens of the state appreciate their heritage; and (4) Performing work in relation to the history of black Arkansans. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5559, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 109, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 109, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 22; 2007, No. 1601, § 1.

The Black History Commission of Arkansas is created and established at the seat of government of this state for the purpose of:

(1) Advising the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with respect to gathering, developing, and keeping the history of a segment of Arkansas society whose history has been overlooked and forgotten and has been simply neglected because of a lack of concern;

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

(3) Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help the young citizens of the state appreciate their heritage; and

(4) Performing work in relation to the history of black Arkansans.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5559, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 109, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 109, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, § 1; 2001, No. 1553, § 22; 2007, No. 1601, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-13-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-102
Members
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members. The members shall elect a chair from the membership every four (4) years. (b) (1) The Governor shall appoint four (4) members to serve four-year terms. (2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate each shall appoint two (2) members to serve four-year terms. (c) (1) These persons shall be residents of Arkansas who are recognized as being learned and interested in the history and the archeology of this state and who have demonstrated an interest in preserving the cultural resources of the state. (2) These persons also shall have a background in: (A) Arkansas history; (B) African-American history; or (C) Civil War history. (3) (A) Persons initially appointed by the Governor shall serve two-year terms. Persons initially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve three-year terms and persons initially appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve four-year terms. (B) Subsequent appointees shall serve four-year terms. (C) Members may be reappointed. (4) The remaining Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission membership shall consist of the following persons or their designees: (A) Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (B) Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (C) Director of the Old State House Museum; (D) President of the Arkansas Historical Association; (E) Director of the Arkansas State Library; (F) Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission; and (G) President of the Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Foundation, Inc. (5) The following persons shall serve in an advisory capacity: (A) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; (B) President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; (C) Superintendent of the Pea Ridge National Military Park; and (D) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. (d) Members of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall serve without pay but may receive reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5616, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members. The members shall elect a chair from the membership every four (4) years.

(b) (1) The Governor shall appoint four (4) members to serve four-year terms. (2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate each shall appoint two (2) members to serve four-year terms.

(1) The Governor shall appoint four (4) members to serve four-year terms.

(2) The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate each shall appoint two (2) members to serve four-year terms.

(c) (1) These persons shall be residents of Arkansas who are recognized as being learned and interested in the history and the archeology of this state and who have demonstrated an interest in preserving the cultural resources of the state. (2) These persons also shall have a background in: (A) Arkansas history; (B) African-American history; or (C) Civil War history. (3) (A) Persons initially appointed by the Governor shall serve two-year terms. Persons initially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve three-year terms and persons initially appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve four-year terms. (B) Subsequent appointees shall serve four-year terms. (C) Members may be reappointed. (4) The remaining Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission membership shall consist of the following persons or their designees: (A) Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (B) Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (C) Director of the Old State House Museum; (D) President of the Arkansas Historical Association; (E) Director of the Arkansas State Library; (F) Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission; and (G) President of the Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Foundation, Inc. (5) The following persons shall serve in an advisory capacity: (A) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; (B) President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; (C) Superintendent of the Pea Ridge National Military Park; and (D) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

(1) These persons shall be residents of Arkansas who are recognized as being learned and interested in the history and the archeology of this state and who have demonstrated an interest in preserving the cultural resources of the state.

(2) These persons also shall have a background in: (A) Arkansas history; (B) African-American history; or (C) Civil War history.

(A) Arkansas history;

(B) African-American history; or

(C) Civil War history.

(3) (A) Persons initially appointed by the Governor shall serve two-year terms. Persons initially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve three-year terms and persons initially appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve four-year terms. (B) Subsequent appointees shall serve four-year terms. (C) Members may be reappointed.

(A) Persons initially appointed by the Governor shall serve two-year terms. Persons initially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve three-year terms and persons initially appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve four-year terms.

(B) Subsequent appointees shall serve four-year terms.

(C) Members may be reappointed.

(4) The remaining Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission membership shall consist of the following persons or their designees: (A) Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage; (B) Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (C) Director of the Old State House Museum; (D) President of the Arkansas Historical Association; (E) Director of the Arkansas State Library; (F) Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission; and (G) President of the Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Foundation, Inc.

(A) Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage;

(B) Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism;

(C) Director of the Old State House Museum;

(D) President of the Arkansas Historical Association;

(E) Director of the Arkansas State Library;

(F) Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission; and

(G) President of the Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Foundation, Inc.

(5) The following persons shall serve in an advisory capacity: (A) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; (B) President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; (C) Superintendent of the Pea Ridge National Military Park; and (D) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

(A) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans;

(B) President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy;

(C) Superintendent of the Pea Ridge National Military Park; and

(D) Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

(d) Members of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall serve without pay but may receive reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-902 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5616, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-9-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 13-9-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018. Acts 1985, No. 671, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-126.

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

Acts 1985, No. 671, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-403 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-2-403
Multidistrict counties
Status: in_force

In any county in this state which is divided into two (2) districts and which has two (2) county seats, each district of the county may be considered as an individual county for the purpose of levying a county library tax under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38. Acts 1973, No. 239, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1001.1.

In any county in this state which is divided into two (2) districts and which has two (2) county seats, each district of the county may be considered as an individual county for the purpose of levying a county library tax under the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38.

Acts 1973, No. 239, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1001.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-7-201
Old State House Commission - Purpose and creation
Status: in_force

There is created and established at the seat of government the Old State House Commission for the purposes of: (1) Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respectand pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history; (2) Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value; (3) Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and (4) Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection. Acts 1947, No. 256, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-201.

There is created and established at the seat of government the Old State House Commission for the purposes of:

(1) Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respectand pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history;

(2) Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value;

(3) Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and

(4) Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection.

Acts 1947, No. 256, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-201.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-304 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-4-304
Financial records
Status: in_force

All counties of the State of Arkansas shall maintain financial records for the county as follows, if they are currently being maintained: (1) Social Security and federal income tax records maintained per federal regulations; (2) State income tax records maintained per state law and rules; (3) Wage garnishments maintained until after a lien is satisfied; (4) (A) Maintain for seventy-five (75) years: (i) Payroll records and ledger; and (ii) Retirement records; (B) Maintain for ten (10) years: (i) Appropriation journal (record of disbursements); and (ii) Warrant register or check disbursement record; (C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) County general claims certificate or invoice; (ii) County road claims certificate or invoice; and (iii) County school claims certificate or invoice; (D) Maintain for five (5) years: (i) Unemployment insurance state contribution; and (ii) Workers' compensation insurance payment; and (E) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Warrants or checks, or both, with documentation; (ii) Bank records for trust, agency, fee, and court accounts (bank statements and canceled checks); and (iii) Receipt books and disbursement journal; (5) For county treasurer's records: (A) Maintain permanently account ledgers for all accounts on the books of the treasurer; (B) (i) Maintain for three (3) years: (a) Receipt books; (b) Bank statements and canceled checks; (c) Treasurer's monthly bank reconciliations; (d) Treasurer's monthly financial report to the quorum court and the prosecuting attorney; (e) Delinquent real estate and state land redemption distribution reports; (f) Delinquent personal distribution reports; (g) County officials' monthly reports; and (h) District court monthly reports. (ii) Official records of the treasurer that are necessary for audit purposes and are not required under this section may be destroyed three (3) years or more after an audit is completed and approved by Arkansas Legislative Audit or by a private auditor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 980, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 800, § 3.

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

(1) Social Security and federal income tax records maintained per federal regulations;

(2) State income tax records maintained per state law and rules;

(3) Wage garnishments maintained until after a lien is satisfied;

(4) (A) Maintain for seventy-five (75) years: (i) Payroll records and ledger; and (ii) Retirement records; (B) Maintain for ten (10) years: (i) Appropriation journal (record of disbursements); and (ii) Warrant register or check disbursement record; (C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) County general claims certificate or invoice; (ii) County road claims certificate or invoice; and (iii) County school claims certificate or invoice; (D) Maintain for five (5) years: (i) Unemployment insurance state contribution; and (ii) Workers' compensation insurance payment; and (E) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Warrants or checks, or both, with documentation; (ii) Bank records for trust, agency, fee, and court accounts (bank statements and canceled checks); and (iii) Receipt books and disbursement journal;

(A) Maintain for seventy-five (75) years: (i) Payroll records and ledger; and (ii) Retirement records;

(i) Payroll records and ledger; and

(ii) Retirement records;

(B) Maintain for ten (10) years: (i) Appropriation journal (record of disbursements); and (ii) Warrant register or check disbursement record;

(i) Appropriation journal (record of disbursements); and

(ii) Warrant register or check disbursement record;

(C) Maintain for seven (7) years: (i) County general claims certificate or invoice; (ii) County road claims certificate or invoice; and (iii) County school claims certificate or invoice;

(i) County general claims certificate or invoice;

(ii) County road claims certificate or invoice; and

(iii) County school claims certificate or invoice;

(D) Maintain for five (5) years: (i) Unemployment insurance state contribution; and (ii) Workers' compensation insurance payment; and

(i) Unemployment insurance state contribution; and

(ii) Workers' compensation insurance payment; and

(E) Maintain for three (3) years: (i) Warrants or checks, or both, with documentation; (ii) Bank records for trust, agency, fee, and court accounts (bank statements and canceled checks); and (iii) Receipt books and disbursement journal;

(i) Warrants or checks, or both, with documentation;

(ii) Bank records for trust, agency, fee, and court accounts (bank statements and canceled checks); and

(iii) Receipt books and disbursement journal;

(5) For county treasurer's records: (A) Maintain permanently account ledgers for all accounts on the books of the treasurer; (B) (i) Maintain for three (3) years: (a) Receipt books; (b) Bank statements and canceled checks; (c) Treasurer's monthly bank reconciliations; (d) Treasurer's monthly financial report to the quorum court and the prosecuting attorney; (e) Delinquent real estate and state land redemption distribution reports; (f) Delinquent personal distribution reports; (g) County officials' monthly reports; and (h) District court monthly reports. (ii) Official records of the treasurer that are necessary for audit purposes and are not required under this section may be destroyed three (3) years or more after an audit is completed and approved by Arkansas Legislative Audit or by a private auditor.

(A) Maintain permanently account ledgers for all accounts on the books of the treasurer;

(B) (i) Maintain for three (3) years: (a) Receipt books; (b) Bank statements and canceled checks; (c) Treasurer's monthly bank reconciliations; (d) Treasurer's monthly financial report to the quorum court and the prosecuting attorney; (e) Delinquent real estate and state land redemption distribution reports; (f) Delinquent personal distribution reports; (g) County officials' monthly reports; and (h) District court monthly reports. (ii) Official records of the treasurer that are necessary for audit purposes and are not required under this section may be destroyed three (3) years or more after an audit is completed and approved by Arkansas Legislative Audit or by a private auditor.

(i) Maintain for three (3) years: (a) Receipt books; (b) Bank statements and canceled checks; (c) Treasurer's monthly bank reconciliations; (d) Treasurer's monthly financial report to the quorum court and the prosecuting attorney; (e) Delinquent real estate and state land redemption distribution reports; (f) Delinquent personal distribution reports; (g) County officials' monthly reports; and (h) District court monthly reports.

(a) Receipt books;

(b) Bank statements and canceled checks;

(c) Treasurer's monthly bank reconciliations;

(d) Treasurer's monthly financial report to the quorum court and the prosecuting attorney;

(e) Delinquent real estate and state land redemption distribution reports;

(f) Delinquent personal distribution reports;

(g) County officials' monthly reports; and

(h) District court monthly reports.

(ii) Official records of the treasurer that are necessary for audit purposes and are not required under this section may be destroyed three (3) years or more after an audit is completed and approved by Arkansas Legislative Audit or by a private auditor.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 980, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 800, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1007 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1007
Duties of lender concerning the lender's loan
Status: in_force

(a) A lender who has made a loan to a museum shall promptly notify the museum in writing about a change in: (1) The lender's address; and (2) (A) A change in the ownership of the loan. (B) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum. (ii) If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) If the museum notifies the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that the loan is terminated, the lender shall: (1) Acknowledge in writing the termination and inform the museum whether the lender wants the return of the loan; and (2) (A) Retrieve the loan no later than six (6) months from the date of the museum's notice terminating the loan if the lender wants the loan returned. (B) If the lender fails to retrieve the loan within the time set out in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the loan shall be considered abandoned and ownership shall vest in the museum. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

(a) A lender who has made a loan to a museum shall promptly notify the museum in writing about a change in: (1) The lender's address; and (2) (A) A change in the ownership of the loan. (B) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum. (ii) If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(1) The lender's address; and

(2) (A) A change in the ownership of the loan. (B) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum. (ii) If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(A) A change in the ownership of the loan.

(B) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum. (ii) If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(i) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum.

(ii) If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) If the museum notifies the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that the loan is terminated, the lender shall: (1) Acknowledge in writing the termination and inform the museum whether the lender wants the return of the loan; and (2) (A) Retrieve the loan no later than six (6) months from the date of the museum's notice terminating the loan if the lender wants the loan returned. (B) If the lender fails to retrieve the loan within the time set out in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the loan shall be considered abandoned and ownership shall vest in the museum.

(1) Acknowledge in writing the termination and inform the museum whether the lender wants the return of the loan; and

(2) (A) Retrieve the loan no later than six (6) months from the date of the museum's notice terminating the loan if the lender wants the loan returned. (B) If the lender fails to retrieve the loan within the time set out in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the loan shall be considered abandoned and ownership shall vest in the museum.

(A) Retrieve the loan no later than six (6) months from the date of the museum's notice terminating the loan if the lender wants the loan returned.

(B) If the lender fails to retrieve the loan within the time set out in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the loan shall be considered abandoned and ownership shall vest in the museum.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-208 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-208
Participation in program - Contracts for and assignment of survey archeologists and personnel
Status: in_force

(a) All public institutions of higher learning in Arkansas desiring to participate in the Arkansas Archeological Survey provided for in this subchapter may contract with the University of Arkansas for Arkansas Archeological Survey archeologists to be assigned to and in residence at the contracting institutions. (b) Any institutions desiring to be assigned a survey archeologist-in-residence at the institutions shall agree to provide the university under contract an amount not less than the equivalent of twenty-five percent (25%) of the salary of the archeologist upon a nine-month basis. (c) When a contract is entered into by the university and a cooperating institution, the survey archeologist may be assigned to and based at the cooperating institution for the contract period, which shall normally be twelve (12) months unless a shorter period is provided in the contract. (d) During the portion of the survey archeologist's time contracted for by a cooperating institution, he or she may perform research, teaching, or other related functions as directed by the cooperating institution in accordance with the terms of the contract, provided these other functions shall not be such as to interfere with the effective performance of his or her duties as a survey archeologist. (e) The university shall enter into contracts with cooperating institutions for the assignment of survey personnel to the extent that the assignments are consistent with the purposes and aims of the survey and insofar as funds and personnel permit the contracts to be made or renewed. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1012.

(a) All public institutions of higher learning in Arkansas desiring to participate in the Arkansas Archeological Survey provided for in this subchapter may contract with the University of Arkansas for Arkansas Archeological Survey archeologists to be assigned to and in residence at the contracting institutions.

(b) Any institutions desiring to be assigned a survey archeologist-in-residence at the institutions shall agree to provide the university under contract an amount not less than the equivalent of twenty-five percent (25%) of the salary of the archeologist upon a nine-month basis.

(c) When a contract is entered into by the university and a cooperating institution, the survey archeologist may be assigned to and based at the cooperating institution for the contract period, which shall normally be twelve (12) months unless a shorter period is provided in the contract.

(d) During the portion of the survey archeologist's time contracted for by a cooperating institution, he or she may perform research, teaching, or other related functions as directed by the cooperating institution in accordance with the terms of the contract, provided these other functions shall not be such as to interfere with the effective performance of his or her duties as a survey archeologist.

(e) The university shall enter into contracts with cooperating institutions for the assignment of survey personnel to the extent that the assignments are consistent with the purposes and aims of the survey and insofar as funds and personnel permit the contracts to be made or renewed.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1012.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-604 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-2-604
Notice of withdrawal
Status: in_force

In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the compact. Acts 1967, No. 419, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-315.

In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the Governor shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the compact.

Acts 1967, No. 419, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-315.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-705 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-705
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-501 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-501
Establishment - Appropriations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The city council or governing body of any city of the first class may by ordinance establish and maintain a public library for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the city. (2) The governing body of any city which levies a city library tax in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall establish, operate, and maintain a city public library or library services for the citizens of the city. (b) (1) In a city of the first class, on petition of five percent (5%) of the voters requesting the establishment of a public library, the city council or governing body of the municipality within thirty (30) days after the filing of the petition shall call an election to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. (2) (A) The election shall be advertised and conducted as special elections are required by law to be advertised and conducted. (B) The ballots shall be marked "FOR Public Library", "AGAINST Public Library". (3) If a majority of the electors voting at the election vote in favor of the establishment of a public library, it shall be the duty of the city council or the governing body of the municipality immediately to establish a public library and continue to maintain it in accordance with the provisions of this section. (c) When a public library has been established, the city council or the governing body of the municipality may allot for library purposes a prescribed proportion of its municipal revenues to be used exclusively for the maintenance of the public library. (d) (1) A city which supports a city public library or library system with a city library tax under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality appropriate all tax revenues raised by the millage approved by the voters on all taxable property within the city to be used for the support, operation, and maintenance of the public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates. (2) In addition to the levy authorized in this subsection, the governing body of the municipality may make contributions from any available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a city public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates. (3) Further, the governing body of a municipality may make contributions from the city funds and any other available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a joint city-county or regional public library system in which the city has agreed to participate in coordination with the libraries of other cities and other counties. Acts 1931, No. 177, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9590; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3201; Acts 1991, No. 417, § 1; 1997, No. 402, § 7; 2005, No. 2145, § 17; 2007, No. 1049, § 34; 2009, No. 1480, § 49.

(a) (1) The city council or governing body of any city of the first class may by ordinance establish and maintain a public library for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the city. (2) The governing body of any city which levies a city library tax in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall establish, operate, and maintain a city public library or library services for the citizens of the city.

(1) The city council or governing body of any city of the first class may by ordinance establish and maintain a public library for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the city.

(2) The governing body of any city which levies a city library tax in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall establish, operate, and maintain a city public library or library services for the citizens of the city.

(b) (1) In a city of the first class, on petition of five percent (5%) of the voters requesting the establishment of a public library, the city council or governing body of the municipality within thirty (30) days after the filing of the petition shall call an election to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq. (2) (A) The election shall be advertised and conducted as special elections are required by law to be advertised and conducted. (B) The ballots shall be marked "FOR Public Library", "AGAINST Public Library". (3) If a majority of the electors voting at the election vote in favor of the establishment of a public library, it shall be the duty of the city council or the governing body of the municipality immediately to establish a public library and continue to maintain it in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(1) In a city of the first class, on petition of five percent (5%) of the voters requesting the establishment of a public library, the city council or governing body of the municipality within thirty (30) days after the filing of the petition shall call an election to be held in accordance with § 7-11-201 et seq.

(2) (A) The election shall be advertised and conducted as special elections are required by law to be advertised and conducted. (B) The ballots shall be marked "FOR Public Library", "AGAINST Public Library".

(A) The election shall be advertised and conducted as special elections are required by law to be advertised and conducted.

(B) The ballots shall be marked "FOR Public Library", "AGAINST Public Library".

(3) If a majority of the electors voting at the election vote in favor of the establishment of a public library, it shall be the duty of the city council or the governing body of the municipality immediately to establish a public library and continue to maintain it in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(c) When a public library has been established, the city council or the governing body of the municipality may allot for library purposes a prescribed proportion of its municipal revenues to be used exclusively for the maintenance of the public library.

(d) (1) A city which supports a city public library or library system with a city library tax under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality appropriate all tax revenues raised by the millage approved by the voters on all taxable property within the city to be used for the support, operation, and maintenance of the public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates. (2) In addition to the levy authorized in this subsection, the governing body of the municipality may make contributions from any available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a city public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates. (3) Further, the governing body of a municipality may make contributions from the city funds and any other available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a joint city-county or regional public library system in which the city has agreed to participate in coordination with the libraries of other cities and other counties.

(1) A city which supports a city public library or library system with a city library tax under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, shall by ordinance of the governing body of the municipality appropriate all tax revenues raised by the millage approved by the voters on all taxable property within the city to be used for the support, operation, and maintenance of the public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates.

(2) In addition to the levy authorized in this subsection, the governing body of the municipality may make contributions from any available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a city public library or public library system located in the city or for library services from within a library system in which the city participates.

(3) Further, the governing body of a municipality may make contributions from the city funds and any other available funds for the support, operation, and maintenance of a joint city-county or regional public library system in which the city has agreed to participate in coordination with the libraries of other cities and other counties.

Acts 1931, No. 177, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 9590; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3201; Acts 1991, No. 417, § 1; 1997, No. 402, § 7; 2005, No. 2145, § 17; 2007, No. 1049, § 34; 2009, No. 1480, § 49.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-2-102
Multijurisdictional system agreements
Status: in_force

All county public libraries created under the authority of § 13-2-401 et seq. and all city public libraries created under the authority of § 13-2-501 et seq. which have entered into interlocal cooperation agreements or any other formal or informal or contractual arrangements to form a joint city-county library, a regional library or library system, or any other form of multiple-jurisdiction library system which are not in written format shall within one (1) year formalize and renew in writing all such agreements and contractual arrangements among the libraries. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 14.

All county public libraries created under the authority of § 13-2-401 et seq. and all city public libraries created under the authority of § 13-2-501 et seq. which have entered into interlocal cooperation agreements or any other formal or informal or contractual arrangements to form a joint city-county library, a regional library or library system, or any other form of multiple-jurisdiction library system which are not in written format shall within one (1) year formalize and renew in writing all such agreements and contractual arrangements among the libraries.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-903 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-2-903
Creation of a regional library system
Status: in_force

(a) Any two (2) or more municipalities, any two (2) or more counties, or any one (1) or more municipalities together with any one (1) or more counties are authorized to create and become members of a regional library system as prescribed in this subchapter. (b) Upon the recommendation by the city library board of trustees or the county library board, the governing body of each municipality and county desiring to create and become a member of a system may by ordinance determine that it is in the best interest of the municipality or county in accomplishing the purposes of this subchapter to create and become a member of a system to better coordinate the services of libraries of different cities and counties as is permitted under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, § 4, and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, § 4, or as is otherwise permitted under interlocal cooperation agreements. (c) The ordinance shall: (1) Specify the desire that a system be created as a public body and a body corporate and politic under this subchapter; (2) Set forth the names of the municipalities or counties, or both, which are proposed to be initial members of the system; (3) Set forth the name which is proposed for the system; (4) Specify the powers to be granted to the system and its board of trustees and any limitations on the excercise of the powers granted, including limitations on the system's area of operations and the use of system funds and facilities; (5) Specify the number of trustees on the board, the length of terms, and the voting rights of each trustee; (6) Establish the proportion of financial assistance and support to be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions in the system; and (7) Set forth the terms and conditions for the withdrawal from the system and the division of any system funds or property. (d) (1) The ordinance shall be signed by the mayor of each municipality and the county judge of each county, attested by the respective clerks, and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Arkansas State Library. The Secretary of State shall receive and file it and shall record it in an appropriate book of record in his or her office. (2) When the ordinance has been made, filed, and recorded as provided in this subchapter, the system shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic under the name proposed in the ordinance. (e) (1) Any ordinance filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of this section may be amended from time to time, and any other municipality or county may become a new member in the system with the consent of the members of the system evidenced by ordinances of their governing bodies. (2) The amendment shall be signed and filed with the Secretary of State and the Arkansas State Library in the manner provided in this section. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.

(a) Any two (2) or more municipalities, any two (2) or more counties, or any one (1) or more municipalities together with any one (1) or more counties are authorized to create and become members of a regional library system as prescribed in this subchapter.

(b) Upon the recommendation by the city library board of trustees or the county library board, the governing body of each municipality and county desiring to create and become a member of a system may by ordinance determine that it is in the best interest of the municipality or county in accomplishing the purposes of this subchapter to create and become a member of a system to better coordinate the services of libraries of different cities and counties as is permitted under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, § 4, and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, § 4, or as is otherwise permitted under interlocal cooperation agreements.

(c) The ordinance shall: (1) Specify the desire that a system be created as a public body and a body corporate and politic under this subchapter; (2) Set forth the names of the municipalities or counties, or both, which are proposed to be initial members of the system; (3) Set forth the name which is proposed for the system; (4) Specify the powers to be granted to the system and its board of trustees and any limitations on the excercise of the powers granted, including limitations on the system's area of operations and the use of system funds and facilities; (5) Specify the number of trustees on the board, the length of terms, and the voting rights of each trustee; (6) Establish the proportion of financial assistance and support to be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions in the system; and (7) Set forth the terms and conditions for the withdrawal from the system and the division of any system funds or property.

(1) Specify the desire that a system be created as a public body and a body corporate and politic under this subchapter;

(2) Set forth the names of the municipalities or counties, or both, which are proposed to be initial members of the system;

(3) Set forth the name which is proposed for the system;

(4) Specify the powers to be granted to the system and its board of trustees and any limitations on the excercise of the powers granted, including limitations on the system's area of operations and the use of system funds and facilities;

(5) Specify the number of trustees on the board, the length of terms, and the voting rights of each trustee;

(6) Establish the proportion of financial assistance and support to be apportioned among the participating jurisdictions in the system; and

(7) Set forth the terms and conditions for the withdrawal from the system and the division of any system funds or property.

(d) (1) The ordinance shall be signed by the mayor of each municipality and the county judge of each county, attested by the respective clerks, and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Arkansas State Library. The Secretary of State shall receive and file it and shall record it in an appropriate book of record in his or her office. (2) When the ordinance has been made, filed, and recorded as provided in this subchapter, the system shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic under the name proposed in the ordinance.

(1) The ordinance shall be signed by the mayor of each municipality and the county judge of each county, attested by the respective clerks, and sent to the Secretary of State and to the Arkansas State Library. The Secretary of State shall receive and file it and shall record it in an appropriate book of record in his or her office.

(2) When the ordinance has been made, filed, and recorded as provided in this subchapter, the system shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic under the name proposed in the ordinance.

(e) (1) Any ordinance filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of this section may be amended from time to time, and any other municipality or county may become a new member in the system with the consent of the members of the system evidenced by ordinances of their governing bodies. (2) The amendment shall be signed and filed with the Secretary of State and the Arkansas State Library in the manner provided in this section.

(1) Any ordinance filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of this section may be amended from time to time, and any other municipality or county may become a new member in the system with the consent of the members of the system evidenced by ordinances of their governing bodies.

(2) The amendment shall be signed and filed with the Secretary of State and the Arkansas State Library in the manner provided in this section.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-110 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-110
Arkansas Historic Building Code authorized
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program may by rule promulgated pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., adopt an Arkansas Historic Building Code for buildings listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places, buildings eligible for listing individually on the National Register of Historic Places, and buildings listed as a contributing resource in a National Register Historic District. (b) To the extent that the provisions of the Arkansas Historic Building Code adopted by the program conflict with any state or local building or fire code, the Arkansas Historic Building Code shall prevail as to the buildings described in subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 982, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 935, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program may by rule promulgated pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., adopt an Arkansas Historic Building Code for buildings listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places, buildings eligible for listing individually on the National Register of Historic Places, and buildings listed as a contributing resource in a National Register Historic District.

(b) To the extent that the provisions of the Arkansas Historic Building Code adopted by the program conflict with any state or local building or fire code, the Arkansas Historic Building Code shall prevail as to the buildings described in subsection (a) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 982, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 935, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-701 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-701
Intent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The development of the Arkansas Delta was marked by the diversity of ethnic groups who were interdependent within the agricultural economy. Interpretation of the development of this area is important both to understanding the past and its effects on the future and to the economic development of the area through increased tourism. (2) No facility now exists to interpret this vital portion of southern Arkansas Delta agricultural culture. The establishment of the Delta Cultural Center will fill this void. (b) The center will establish a resource to study, preserve, perpetuate, interpret, and present the rich cultural heritage representative of a rural Arkansas Delta community whose economic dependence on agriculture fostered its development. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 1.

(a) (1) The development of the Arkansas Delta was marked by the diversity of ethnic groups who were interdependent within the agricultural economy. Interpretation of the development of this area is important both to understanding the past and its effects on the future and to the economic development of the area through increased tourism. (2) No facility now exists to interpret this vital portion of southern Arkansas Delta agricultural culture. The establishment of the Delta Cultural Center will fill this void.

(1) The development of the Arkansas Delta was marked by the diversity of ethnic groups who were interdependent within the agricultural economy. Interpretation of the development of this area is important both to understanding the past and its effects on the future and to the economic development of the area through increased tourism.

(2) No facility now exists to interpret this vital portion of southern Arkansas Delta agricultural culture. The establishment of the Delta Cultural Center will fill this void.

(b) The center will establish a resource to study, preserve, perpetuate, interpret, and present the rich cultural heritage representative of a rural Arkansas Delta community whose economic dependence on agriculture fostered its development.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-1001 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-2-1001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to as the "Arkansas Digital Library Act". Acts 2003, No. 1810, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to as the "Arkansas Digital Library Act".

Acts 2003, No. 1810, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-209 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-209
Agreements with Arkansas State Archives and Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Library, acting through the State Library Board, is authorized to enter into necessary agreements with the Arkansas State Archives, with respect to an overall plan and design to assure that the functions and materials of the library and the Arkansas State Archives may be convenient to the public and public officials of this state and to its political subdivisions, and to assure that unnecessary duplication of services and facilities is minimized. (b) (1) (A) In addition, the library is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the Secretary of State for the custody, storage, cataloging, or display in the library or Arkansas State Archives of any books, records, documents, or other papers in the custody of the Secretary of State. (B) This shall be done under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to by the parties. (2) The library is also authorized to accept custody and control over any books, records, and documents which the Secretary of State is now required by law to keep or maintain in his or her official files or volumes, if: (A) The Secretary of State shall determine that the records could be properly cataloged, stored, and preserved in the library or Arkansas State Archives; and (B) The Governor agrees in writing for the transfer of the books, records, and documents from the Secretary of State to the library or Arkansas State Archives, in accordance with the terms of the agreement made in writing signed by the Secretary of State and the State Librarian or the State Historian for the custody, cataloging, preservation, and care of the records. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-304.

(a) The Arkansas State Library, acting through the State Library Board, is authorized to enter into necessary agreements with the Arkansas State Archives, with respect to an overall plan and design to assure that the functions and materials of the library and the Arkansas State Archives may be convenient to the public and public officials of this state and to its political subdivisions, and to assure that unnecessary duplication of services and facilities is minimized.

(b) (1) (A) In addition, the library is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the Secretary of State for the custody, storage, cataloging, or display in the library or Arkansas State Archives of any books, records, documents, or other papers in the custody of the Secretary of State. (B) This shall be done under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to by the parties. (2) The library is also authorized to accept custody and control over any books, records, and documents which the Secretary of State is now required by law to keep or maintain in his or her official files or volumes, if: (A) The Secretary of State shall determine that the records could be properly cataloged, stored, and preserved in the library or Arkansas State Archives; and (B) The Governor agrees in writing for the transfer of the books, records, and documents from the Secretary of State to the library or Arkansas State Archives, in accordance with the terms of the agreement made in writing signed by the Secretary of State and the State Librarian or the State Historian for the custody, cataloging, preservation, and care of the records.

(1) (A) In addition, the library is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the Secretary of State for the custody, storage, cataloging, or display in the library or Arkansas State Archives of any books, records, documents, or other papers in the custody of the Secretary of State. (B) This shall be done under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to by the parties.

(A) In addition, the library is authorized to enter into contracts and agreements with the Secretary of State for the custody, storage, cataloging, or display in the library or Arkansas State Archives of any books, records, documents, or other papers in the custody of the Secretary of State.

(B) This shall be done under such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed to by the parties.

(2) The library is also authorized to accept custody and control over any books, records, and documents which the Secretary of State is now required by law to keep or maintain in his or her official files or volumes, if: (A) The Secretary of State shall determine that the records could be properly cataloged, stored, and preserved in the library or Arkansas State Archives; and (B) The Governor agrees in writing for the transfer of the books, records, and documents from the Secretary of State to the library or Arkansas State Archives, in accordance with the terms of the agreement made in writing signed by the Secretary of State and the State Librarian or the State Historian for the custody, cataloging, preservation, and care of the records.

(A) The Secretary of State shall determine that the records could be properly cataloged, stored, and preserved in the library or Arkansas State Archives; and

(B) The Governor agrees in writing for the transfer of the books, records, and documents from the Secretary of State to the library or Arkansas State Archives, in accordance with the terms of the agreement made in writing signed by the Secretary of State and the State Librarian or the State Historian for the custody, cataloging, preservation, and care of the records.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 98, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-304.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-302 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) (i) "Archeological site" means a location containing the physical remains of human life or human activities that are no less than one hundred (100) years old. (ii) An archeological site may but need not contain pottery, basketry, bottles, weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, rock paintings, graves, and human skeletal remains. (B) "Archeological site" includes all aboriginal mounds, forts, earthworks, village locations, burial grounds, historic or prehistoric ruins, mines, or caves that are or may be the source of a significant amount of artifacts; (2) "Artifact" means a relic, specimen, or object of an historical, prehistorical, archeological, or anthropological nature that: (A) May be found above or below the surface of the earth; and (B) Has scientific or historic value as an object of antiquity, as an aboriginal relic, or as an archeological specimen; and (3) "Field archeology" means the study of the traces of human culture at any land or water site by means of surveying, digging, sampling, excavating, or removing subsurface objects or going on an archeological site with that intent. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-801; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) (i) "Archeological site" means a location containing the physical remains of human life or human activities that are no less than one hundred (100) years old. (ii) An archeological site may but need not contain pottery, basketry, bottles, weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, rock paintings, graves, and human skeletal remains. (B) "Archeological site" includes all aboriginal mounds, forts, earthworks, village locations, burial grounds, historic or prehistoric ruins, mines, or caves that are or may be the source of a significant amount of artifacts;

(A) (i) "Archeological site" means a location containing the physical remains of human life or human activities that are no less than one hundred (100) years old. (ii) An archeological site may but need not contain pottery, basketry, bottles, weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, rock paintings, graves, and human skeletal remains.

(i) "Archeological site" means a location containing the physical remains of human life or human activities that are no less than one hundred (100) years old.

(ii) An archeological site may but need not contain pottery, basketry, bottles, weapons, weapon projectiles, tools, structures or portions of structures, rock paintings, graves, and human skeletal remains.

(B) "Archeological site" includes all aboriginal mounds, forts, earthworks, village locations, burial grounds, historic or prehistoric ruins, mines, or caves that are or may be the source of a significant amount of artifacts;

(2) "Artifact" means a relic, specimen, or object of an historical, prehistorical, archeological, or anthropological nature that: (A) May be found above or below the surface of the earth; and (B) Has scientific or historic value as an object of antiquity, as an aboriginal relic, or as an archeological specimen; and

(A) May be found above or below the surface of the earth; and

(B) Has scientific or historic value as an object of antiquity, as an aboriginal relic, or as an archeological specimen; and

(3) "Field archeology" means the study of the traces of human culture at any land or water site by means of surveying, digging, sampling, excavating, or removing subsurface objects or going on an archeological site with that intent.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-801; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-408 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-408
Desecration of burial grounds and burial furniture
Status: in_force

(a) Anyone who intentionally or knowingly desecrates or permits desecration of a burial ground and associated burial furniture is committing on the first offense a Class D felony and on the second or subsequent offenses a Class C felony. (b) The presence in the ground of grave markers, caskets, or casket hardware creates a rebuttable presumption that these are burial furniture and of the existence or presence of a human burial ground. (c) Exempted from this section is disturbance of human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture by landowners or agricultural tenants as a consequence of agricultural activity or any other activity unless the landowner or agricultural tenant knowingly desecrates or knowingly allows desecration of a cemetery or burial site. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 6; 1999, No. 1533, § 3; 2005, No. 2232, § 5.

(a) Anyone who intentionally or knowingly desecrates or permits desecration of a burial ground and associated burial furniture is committing on the first offense a Class D felony and on the second or subsequent offenses a Class C felony.

(b) The presence in the ground of grave markers, caskets, or casket hardware creates a rebuttable presumption that these are burial furniture and of the existence or presence of a human burial ground.

(c) Exempted from this section is disturbance of human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture by landowners or agricultural tenants as a consequence of agricultural activity or any other activity unless the landowner or agricultural tenant knowingly desecrates or knowingly allows desecration of a cemetery or burial site.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 6; 1999, No. 1533, § 3; 2005, No. 2232, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-202 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-202
Effect of subchapter
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal, alter, or change the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of State to maintain a library of official books, records, and documents under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. and other laws of this state which impose specific duties upon the Secretary of State. (2) The library maintained by the Secretary of State under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. shall be designated as the Library of the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall be librarian thereof. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal, alter, or change the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Arkansas State Archives as defined by law. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 97, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 97, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307n.

(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal, alter, or change the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of State to maintain a library of official books, records, and documents under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. and other laws of this state which impose specific duties upon the Secretary of State. (2) The library maintained by the Secretary of State under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. shall be designated as the Library of the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall be librarian thereof.

(1) Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal, alter, or change the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of State to maintain a library of official books, records, and documents under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. and other laws of this state which impose specific duties upon the Secretary of State.

(2) The library maintained by the Secretary of State under the provisions of § 13-2-301 et seq. shall be designated as the Library of the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall be librarian thereof.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal, alter, or change the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Arkansas State Archives as defined by law.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 97, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 97, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-307n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-111 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-111
Signage for war relocation centers
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) There are only two (2) war relocation centers for people of Japanese descent that were operated by the War Relocation Authority during World War II in Arkansas: Jerome and Rohwer; (2) Rohwer is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its importance in American history and importance to Japanese Americans and is an important part of Arkansas's history; and (3) Jerome is an equally valuable part of the history of Arkansas and the history of many Japanese Americans. (b) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall erect signs to inform visitors about the historic landmarks of Jerome and Rohwer in Southeast Arkansas, subject to the appropriation and availability of funding. (2) Any signs placed in a right-of-way of a state highway shall be approved by the State Highway Commission. (c) The signs shall include the following about Jerome and Rohwer: (1) Information about the size and locations; (2) Site plans; (3) Photographs; (4) Dates of occupancy; and (5) Other information as determined by the Division of Arkansas Heritage that would be of value to visitors of Jerome and Rohwer. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5603, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5602, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1153, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) There are only two (2) war relocation centers for people of Japanese descent that were operated by the War Relocation Authority during World War II in Arkansas: Jerome and Rohwer; (2) Rohwer is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its importance in American history and importance to Japanese Americans and is an important part of Arkansas's history; and (3) Jerome is an equally valuable part of the history of Arkansas and the history of many Japanese Americans.

(1) There are only two (2) war relocation centers for people of Japanese descent that were operated by the War Relocation Authority during World War II in Arkansas: Jerome and Rohwer;

(2) Rohwer is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its importance in American history and importance to Japanese Americans and is an important part of Arkansas's history; and

(3) Jerome is an equally valuable part of the history of Arkansas and the history of many Japanese Americans.

(b) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall erect signs to inform visitors about the historic landmarks of Jerome and Rohwer in Southeast Arkansas, subject to the appropriation and availability of funding. (2) Any signs placed in a right-of-way of a state highway shall be approved by the State Highway Commission.

(1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall erect signs to inform visitors about the historic landmarks of Jerome and Rohwer in Southeast Arkansas, subject to the appropriation and availability of funding.

(2) Any signs placed in a right-of-way of a state highway shall be approved by the State Highway Commission.

(c) The signs shall include the following about Jerome and Rohwer: (1) Information about the size and locations; (2) Site plans; (3) Photographs; (4) Dates of occupancy; and (5) Other information as determined by the Division of Arkansas Heritage that would be of value to visitors of Jerome and Rohwer.

(1) Information about the size and locations;

(2) Site plans;

(3) Photographs;

(4) Dates of occupancy; and

(5) Other information as determined by the Division of Arkansas Heritage that would be of value to visitors of Jerome and Rohwer.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5603, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5602, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1153, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-504 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-7-504
Fund created - Administration
Status: in_force

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a revolving loan fund which shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund". The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall administer the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and may make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund in accordance with this subchapter. (b) The program shall deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund all receipts from the repayment of loans made pursuant to this subchapter. (c) The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any private funds made available for the purposes of this subchapter and any federal funds made available for the purpose of making grants or loans to owners of registered historic properties. Such funds may be used by the program to make or to subsidize loans made pursuant to this subchapter. (d) The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any portion of the real estate transfer taxes deemed appropriate by the program. (e) In the event the program ceases to make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund, any moneys remaining in the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund may be transferred to the Natural and Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Fund, as certified to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State by the Division of Arkansas Heritage. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5609, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 156, § 4.

(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a revolving loan fund which shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund". The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall administer the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and may make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) The program shall deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund all receipts from the repayment of loans made pursuant to this subchapter.

(c) The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any private funds made available for the purposes of this subchapter and any federal funds made available for the purpose of making grants or loans to owners of registered historic properties. Such funds may be used by the program to make or to subsidize loans made pursuant to this subchapter.

(d) The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any portion of the real estate transfer taxes deemed appropriate by the program.

(e) In the event the program ceases to make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund, any moneys remaining in the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund may be transferred to the Natural and Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Fund, as certified to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State by the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5609, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 156, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-301 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-301
Reservation of rights - Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of field archeology on sites owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, and institutions, in order to protect and preserve archeological and scientific information, matter, and objects. (2) All information and objects deriving from state lands shall be utilized solely for scientific or public educational purposes and shall remain the property of the state. (b) (1) It is a declaration and statement of legislative intent that field archeology on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this subchapter. (2) Persons having knowledge of the location of archeological sites are encouraged to communicate the information to the Arkansas Archeological Survey. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-802.

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of field archeology on sites owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, and institutions, in order to protect and preserve archeological and scientific information, matter, and objects. (2) All information and objects deriving from state lands shall be utilized solely for scientific or public educational purposes and shall remain the property of the state.

(1) The State of Arkansas reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of field archeology on sites owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, and institutions, in order to protect and preserve archeological and scientific information, matter, and objects.

(2) All information and objects deriving from state lands shall be utilized solely for scientific or public educational purposes and shall remain the property of the state.

(b) (1) It is a declaration and statement of legislative intent that field archeology on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this subchapter. (2) Persons having knowledge of the location of archeological sites are encouraged to communicate the information to the Arkansas Archeological Survey.

(1) It is a declaration and statement of legislative intent that field archeology on privately owned lands should be discouraged except in accordance with both the provisions and spirit of this subchapter.

(2) Persons having knowledge of the location of archeological sites are encouraged to communicate the information to the Arkansas Archeological Survey.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-802.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-205 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-205
Appropriations - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) Funds appropriated for the Arkansas Archeological Survey shall be by specific appropriation separate and distinct from funds appropriated for the University of Arkansas and shall be used exclusively for the purposes of the survey. (b) All expenditures of funds appropriated for the survey shall be made in accordance with and subject to the state purchasing laws, the state travel laws and rules, and other laws and rules applicable thereto. (c) The survey is authorized to enter into contracts with and to receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal, private, or other sources to be used in furtherance of the program of the survey within the limitations of the maximum annual salary rates as set forth by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 981, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1010; Acts 2003, No. 1638, § 12.

(a) Funds appropriated for the Arkansas Archeological Survey shall be by specific appropriation separate and distinct from funds appropriated for the University of Arkansas and shall be used exclusively for the purposes of the survey.

(b) All expenditures of funds appropriated for the survey shall be made in accordance with and subject to the state purchasing laws, the state travel laws and rules, and other laws and rules applicable thereto.

(c) The survey is authorized to enter into contracts with and to receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal, private, or other sources to be used in furtherance of the program of the survey within the limitations of the maximum annual salary rates as set forth by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 981, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1010; Acts 2003, No. 1638, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-8-105 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-8-105
Director
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall: (1) Be the ex officio secretary of the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council but shall have no vote on matters coming before the Arkansas Arts Council; (2) Be an employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (3) Be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in consultation with the Arkansas Arts Council. (b) The director's salary and expenses of his or her office shall be fixed by the General Assembly within amounts available therefor by appropriation. (c) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council by resolution duly adopted may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon it by this subchapter, and the delegated powers and duties may be exercised by the director in the name of the Arkansas Arts Council. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5611, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 6.

(a) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall: (1) Be the ex officio secretary of the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council but shall have no vote on matters coming before the Arkansas Arts Council; (2) Be an employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (3) Be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in consultation with the Arkansas Arts Council.

(1) Be the ex officio secretary of the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council but shall have no vote on matters coming before the Arkansas Arts Council;

(2) Be an employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and

(3) Be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in consultation with the Arkansas Arts Council.

(b) The director's salary and expenses of his or her office shall be fixed by the General Assembly within amounts available therefor by appropriation.

(c) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council by resolution duly adopted may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon it by this subchapter, and the delegated powers and duties may be exercised by the director in the name of the Arkansas Arts Council.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5611, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-902 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-2-902
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) In order to better coordinate the services of libraries and library systems in different counties, as is permitted under both Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, when city and county public libraries are formed in the various counties of the State of Arkansas and taxes are levied in those cities and counties for the purpose of maintaining and operating a public library or library system or when counties, cities, or towns form public libraries or provide library services for their citizens without levying specific taxes, the city and county public libraries may organize themselves into regional library systems in accordance with this subchapter. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter for creating a regional library system in Arkansas shall be supplemental to and in addition to the present laws relating to the powers of counties and municipalities to contract for services and to enter into interlocal cooperation agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq. (2) This subchapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from joining with other counties or cities to create other regional or multijurisdictional arrangements to provide library services for their citizens. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.

(a) In order to better coordinate the services of libraries and library systems in different counties, as is permitted under both Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 30, and Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 38, when city and county public libraries are formed in the various counties of the State of Arkansas and taxes are levied in those cities and counties for the purpose of maintaining and operating a public library or library system or when counties, cities, or towns form public libraries or provide library services for their citizens without levying specific taxes, the city and county public libraries may organize themselves into regional library systems in accordance with this subchapter.

(b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter for creating a regional library system in Arkansas shall be supplemental to and in addition to the present laws relating to the powers of counties and municipalities to contract for services and to enter into interlocal cooperation agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq. (2) This subchapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from joining with other counties or cities to create other regional or multijurisdictional arrangements to provide library services for their citizens.

(1) The provisions of this subchapter for creating a regional library system in Arkansas shall be supplemental to and in addition to the present laws relating to the powers of counties and municipalities to contract for services and to enter into interlocal cooperation agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq.

(2) This subchapter shall not be construed to prohibit a county or municipality from joining with other counties or cities to create other regional or multijurisdictional arrangements to provide library services for their citizens.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-4-201
Electronic reproduction of court records
Status: in_force

Court clerks and any other public officers whose duty it is to make and maintain court records are authorized to use and employ an approved system of photographic recording, photostatic recording, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic recording, digital compact disc, optical disc, and any other process that accurately reproduces or forms a durable medium for reproducing the original. Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 1; 1997, No. 882, § 1; 2003, No. 1185, § 20.

Court clerks and any other public officers whose duty it is to make and maintain court records are authorized to use and employ an approved system of photographic recording, photostatic recording, microfilm, microcard, miniature photographic recording, digital compact disc, optical disc, and any other process that accurately reproduces or forms a durable medium for reproducing the original.

Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 1; 1997, No. 882, § 1; 2003, No. 1185, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-405 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-405
Unclaimed remains
Status: in_force

(a) If human skeletal burial remains are not claimed as set forth in § 13-6-404 , the Arkansas Archeological Survey or a state-supported museum, or a museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, may serve as a depository for such skeletal remains as are required for scientific purposes. (b) If not otherwise claimed as provided in this subchapter, skeletal burial remains and burial furniture shall be disposed of in accordance with existing laws and rules for disposing of human remains. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 9; 2011, No. 705, § 2.

(a) If human skeletal burial remains are not claimed as set forth in § 13-6-404 , the Arkansas Archeological Survey or a state-supported museum, or a museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, may serve as a depository for such skeletal remains as are required for scientific purposes.

(b) If not otherwise claimed as provided in this subchapter, skeletal burial remains and burial furniture shall be disposed of in accordance with existing laws and rules for disposing of human remains.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 9; 2011, No. 705, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-307 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-307
Funds for museum and cultural center - Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to use any available funds for the construction, equipment, and operation of a museum and cultural center. (2) The secretary is authorized to issue revenue bonds, secured by and payable from the revenues specified in this subchapter, and to use the proceeds of the bonds for the acquisition, construction, and equipment of the center. (b) The principal amount of bonds to be issued by the secretary shall be sufficient, together with any available funds, to pay the cost of accomplishing the specified purposes, the costs of authorizing and issuing bonds, the amounts necessary for reserves if deemed desirable by the secretary, the amounts necessary for interest during and for up to one (1) year after construction, and all other costs of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the center, but in no event shall the aggregate principal amount of bonds exceed twelve million dollars ($12,000,000). (c) (1) No bonds shall be issued under the provisions of this subchapter unless and until the secretary, or a department, or educational or other institution, or agency of the State of Arkansas has entered into a signed agreement with the Smithsonian Institution, an agency thereof, or organization affiliated therewith, which agreement shall provide that the Smithsonian Institution, the agency, or organization shall involve itself with the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center and its operation. (2) The agreement must first be approved in writing by the Governor of the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5563, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, §§ 5, 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-1206, 6-1209.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to use any available funds for the construction, equipment, and operation of a museum and cultural center. (2) The secretary is authorized to issue revenue bonds, secured by and payable from the revenues specified in this subchapter, and to use the proceeds of the bonds for the acquisition, construction, and equipment of the center.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to use any available funds for the construction, equipment, and operation of a museum and cultural center.

(2) The secretary is authorized to issue revenue bonds, secured by and payable from the revenues specified in this subchapter, and to use the proceeds of the bonds for the acquisition, construction, and equipment of the center.

(b) The principal amount of bonds to be issued by the secretary shall be sufficient, together with any available funds, to pay the cost of accomplishing the specified purposes, the costs of authorizing and issuing bonds, the amounts necessary for reserves if deemed desirable by the secretary, the amounts necessary for interest during and for up to one (1) year after construction, and all other costs of whatever nature incidental to the accomplishment of the center, but in no event shall the aggregate principal amount of bonds exceed twelve million dollars ($12,000,000).

(c) (1) No bonds shall be issued under the provisions of this subchapter unless and until the secretary, or a department, or educational or other institution, or agency of the State of Arkansas has entered into a signed agreement with the Smithsonian Institution, an agency thereof, or organization affiliated therewith, which agreement shall provide that the Smithsonian Institution, the agency, or organization shall involve itself with the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center and its operation. (2) The agreement must first be approved in writing by the Governor of the State of Arkansas.

(1) No bonds shall be issued under the provisions of this subchapter unless and until the secretary, or a department, or educational or other institution, or agency of the State of Arkansas has entered into a signed agreement with the Smithsonian Institution, an agency thereof, or organization affiliated therewith, which agreement shall provide that the Smithsonian Institution, the agency, or organization shall involve itself with the Arkansas Museum and Cultural Center and its operation.

(2) The agreement must first be approved in writing by the Governor of the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5563, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, §§ 5, 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-1206, 6-1209.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-313 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-5-313
Statements on bonds - Liability
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that: (1) The bond has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter; (2) The bonds are obligations only of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (3) In no event do the bonds constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged; and (4) The bonds are not secured by a mortgage or lien on any land or buildings belonging to the State of Arkansas or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (b) No member of the department shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with any contracts entered into in carrying out the purposes and intent of this subchapter unless he or she shall have acted with a corrupt intent. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5572, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5571, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that: (1) The bond has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter; (2) The bonds are obligations only of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (3) In no event do the bonds constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged; and (4) The bonds are not secured by a mortgage or lien on any land or buildings belonging to the State of Arkansas or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(1) The bond has been issued under the provisions of this subchapter;

(2) The bonds are obligations only of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism;

(3) In no event do the bonds constitute an indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the State of Arkansas or any of its revenues are pledged; and

(4) The bonds are not secured by a mortgage or lien on any land or buildings belonging to the State of Arkansas or the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5572, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5571, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 515, § 5; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1018, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-15-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-15-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1066,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-11-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-102
Administration - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame shall be administered by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs. (b) The division will promulgate rules to implement the hall of fame and to select candidates for inclusion. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 39, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 2.

(a) The Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame shall be administered by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs.

(b) The division will promulgate rules to implement the hall of fame and to select candidates for inclusion.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 39, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-902 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-5-902
Establishment - Administration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is established the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (2) (A) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise. (B) All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary in compliance with state law. (b) The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances. The attraction of visitors shall be a major goal of the center. (c) (1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary, in consultation with the director in compliance with state law. (2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5593, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 2.

(a) (1) There is established the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (2) (A) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise. (B) All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary in compliance with state law.

(1) There is established the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(2) (A) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise. (B) All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary in compliance with state law.

(A) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise.

(B) All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary in compliance with state law.

(b) The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances. The attraction of visitors shall be a major goal of the center.

(c) (1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary, in consultation with the director in compliance with state law. (2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(1) All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary, in consultation with the director in compliance with state law.

(2) The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5593, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-803 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 8 / Section 13-2-803
Unauthorized removal or willful mutilation of library materials
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove library materials without authorization from the premises wherein such materials are maintained or to retain possession of library materials without authorization. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully mutilate library materials. (b) (1) A violation of this section is a Class B felony if the value of the property is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more. (2) A violation of this section is a Class C felony if the value of the property is less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) but more than five hundred dollars ($500). (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property is five hundred dollars ($500) or less. (c) However, before a charge of retaining possession of library materials without authorization shall be filed against any person, the library shall send written notice by ordinary mail addressed to the last known address of the person who checked out or otherwise removed the books or materials from the library, notifying the person that: (1) If the books or materials are not returned to the library within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice, charges will be filed against the person under the provisions of this section; and (2) Upon conviction, the person may be fined in an amount as provided in this section. Acts 1995, No. 906, § 3.

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove library materials without authorization from the premises wherein such materials are maintained or to retain possession of library materials without authorization. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully mutilate library materials.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove library materials without authorization from the premises wherein such materials are maintained or to retain possession of library materials without authorization.

(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully mutilate library materials.

(b) (1) A violation of this section is a Class B felony if the value of the property is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more. (2) A violation of this section is a Class C felony if the value of the property is less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) but more than five hundred dollars ($500). (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property is five hundred dollars ($500) or less.

(1) A violation of this section is a Class B felony if the value of the property is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or more.

(2) A violation of this section is a Class C felony if the value of the property is less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) but more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the property is five hundred dollars ($500) or less.

(c) However, before a charge of retaining possession of library materials without authorization shall be filed against any person, the library shall send written notice by ordinary mail addressed to the last known address of the person who checked out or otherwise removed the books or materials from the library, notifying the person that: (1) If the books or materials are not returned to the library within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice, charges will be filed against the person under the provisions of this section; and (2) Upon conviction, the person may be fined in an amount as provided in this section.

(1) If the books or materials are not returned to the library within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice, charges will be filed against the person under the provisions of this section; and

(2) Upon conviction, the person may be fined in an amount as provided in this section.

Acts 1995, No. 906, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-201 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-6-201
Arkansas Archeological Survey established
Status: in_force

The President of the University of Arkansas system is designated agent of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of conducting a program of archeological research as described in this subchapter which shall be referred to as the "Arkansas Archeological Survey". Acts 1959, No. 82, § 1; 1967, No. 39, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1001, 9-1009.

The President of the University of Arkansas system is designated agent of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of conducting a program of archeological research as described in this subchapter which shall be referred to as the "Arkansas Archeological Survey".

Acts 1959, No. 82, § 1; 1967, No. 39, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1001, 9-1009.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-503 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-5-503
Commissions' powers and duties
Status: in_force

County museum commissions established under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To buy, lease, lend, acquire, and own real and personal property required in the housing and operation of the county museum; (2) To accept gifts, grants, or donations of real and personal property from the United States Government, the State of Arkansas, and from other public or private groups or individuals, to be used for the purposes of this subchapter; (3) To receive and expend funds appropriated by the General Assembly for county museum purposes; (4) To acquire, preserve, and display items of historical or archeological interest; (5) To enter into agreements with other counties, municipalities, the state or federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or with any private museum or groups or persons to exchange or loan items of historical or archeological interest; (6) To enter into agreements with the Division of Arkansas Heritage and other public and private agencies or persons, for the purpose of sharing services and facilities, with the view that the historical and cultural resources of this state may be coordinated at the county and state levels for the benefit of the public of this state; (7) To enter into cooperative agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., with one (1) or more adjoining counties to form a joint or regional museum, and, in those agreements, to establish the governing organization and procedures for the operation of the joint or regional museum, including costs, financial agreements, and contributions for the operation of and sharing in the cost of the operation of the joint or regional museum; (8) To promulgate reasonable rules for the operation of the museum, including the establishment, if deemed necessary, of reasonable admission charges to assist in defraying the cost of operating the museum; (9) To employ necessary personnel required in the maintenance and operation of the museum; and (10) To do all other things necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5583, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1977, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1903.

County museum commissions established under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To buy, lease, lend, acquire, and own real and personal property required in the housing and operation of the county museum;

(2) To accept gifts, grants, or donations of real and personal property from the United States Government, the State of Arkansas, and from other public or private groups or individuals, to be used for the purposes of this subchapter;

(3) To receive and expend funds appropriated by the General Assembly for county museum purposes;

(4) To acquire, preserve, and display items of historical or archeological interest;

(5) To enter into agreements with other counties, municipalities, the state or federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or with any private museum or groups or persons to exchange or loan items of historical or archeological interest;

(6) To enter into agreements with the Division of Arkansas Heritage and other public and private agencies or persons, for the purpose of sharing services and facilities, with the view that the historical and cultural resources of this state may be coordinated at the county and state levels for the benefit of the public of this state;

(7) To enter into cooperative agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, § 25-20-101 et seq., with one (1) or more adjoining counties to form a joint or regional museum, and, in those agreements, to establish the governing organization and procedures for the operation of the joint or regional museum, including costs, financial agreements, and contributions for the operation of and sharing in the cost of the operation of the joint or regional museum;

(8) To promulgate reasonable rules for the operation of the museum, including the establishment, if deemed necessary, of reasonable admission charges to assist in defraying the cost of operating the museum;

(9) To employ necessary personnel required in the maintenance and operation of the museum; and

(10) To do all other things necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5583, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1977, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-207 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-207
Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the "Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program", to be administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas. (b) The program may provide grants to individuals to assist with: (1) Collecting materials bearing on the history of black Arkansans from the earliest times; (2) Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help the young citizens of the state appreciate their heritage; and (3) Performing work in relation to the history of black Arkansans. (c) (1) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the program. (2) The rules shall include: (A) The procedure for making an application for a grant; (B) The selection criteria for a grant; (C) The limitations on use of grant money; and (D) A procedure to provide for accountability of grant recipients and the monitoring of expenditures by grant recipients. (d) This section is contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for the program. Acts 2009, No. 660, § 1.

(a) There is created the "Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program", to be administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas.

(b) The program may provide grants to individuals to assist with: (1) Collecting materials bearing on the history of black Arkansans from the earliest times; (2) Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help the young citizens of the state appreciate their heritage; and (3) Performing work in relation to the history of black Arkansans.

(1) Collecting materials bearing on the history of black Arkansans from the earliest times;

(2) Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help the young citizens of the state appreciate their heritage; and

(3) Performing work in relation to the history of black Arkansans.

(c) (1) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the program. (2) The rules shall include: (A) The procedure for making an application for a grant; (B) The selection criteria for a grant; (C) The limitations on use of grant money; and (D) A procedure to provide for accountability of grant recipients and the monitoring of expenditures by grant recipients.

(1) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of the program.

(2) The rules shall include: (A) The procedure for making an application for a grant; (B) The selection criteria for a grant; (C) The limitations on use of grant money; and (D) A procedure to provide for accountability of grant recipients and the monitoring of expenditures by grant recipients.

(A) The procedure for making an application for a grant;

(B) The selection criteria for a grant;

(C) The limitations on use of grant money; and

(D) A procedure to provide for accountability of grant recipients and the monitoring of expenditures by grant recipients.

(d) This section is contingent on the appropriation and availability of funding for the program.

Acts 2009, No. 660, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-706 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 7 / Section 13-5-706
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) The Delta Cultural Center shall have the power to: (1) Enter into contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities, including, but not limited to, overnight accommodations for visitors; (2) Enter into contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material related to the culture of the Delta; and (3) Enter into professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities. (b) The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money. (c) (1) The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees. (2) Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center. Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (d) (1) The center may request the assistance of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and any other appropriate state agency in establishing and operating the center and its programs. (2) The director of any state agency requested to assist in the establishment and operation of the center shall, within the limits of available personnel and resources, provide such assistance. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5590, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 109, § 5.

(a) The Delta Cultural Center shall have the power to: (1) Enter into contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities, including, but not limited to, overnight accommodations for visitors; (2) Enter into contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material related to the culture of the Delta; and (3) Enter into professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities.

(1) Enter into contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities, including, but not limited to, overnight accommodations for visitors;

(2) Enter into contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material related to the culture of the Delta; and

(3) Enter into professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities.

(b) The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money.

(c) (1) The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees. (2) Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center. Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

(1) The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees.

(2) Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center. Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

(d) (1) The center may request the assistance of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and any other appropriate state agency in establishing and operating the center and its programs. (2) The director of any state agency requested to assist in the establishment and operation of the center shall, within the limits of available personnel and resources, provide such assistance.

(1) The center may request the assistance of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and any other appropriate state agency in establishing and operating the center and its programs.

(2) The director of any state agency requested to assist in the establishment and operation of the center shall, within the limits of available personnel and resources, provide such assistance.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5590, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 109, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-404 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-5-404
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 310, § 3; 1979, No. 832, § 12; 1985, No. 802, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1203; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 78; 1997, No. 383, § 4; 2001, No. 802, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1977, No. 310, § 3; 1979, No. 832, § 12; 1985, No. 802, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1203; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 78; 1997, No. 383, § 4; 2001, No. 802, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-403 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 13-6-403
State plan for the conservation of archeological resources in Arkansas
Status: in_force

(a) The public has a right to the knowledge to be derived and gained from the scientific study of human skeletal burial remains and burial furniture. (b) Therefore, when justified by "A State Plan for the Conservation of Archeological Resources in Arkansas" as promulgated by the State Archeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer, the investigation, excavation, removal, and analysis of human skeletal burial remains and burial furniture is authorized and, if done, must be carried out with the consent of the landowner and consulation with the appropriate tribe, if identifiable, and under the direction of archeologists employed by the state or the United States Government or by archeologists meeting the United States Department of the Interior's professional qualifications standards found in the current Code of Federal Regulations. Acts 1991, No. 753, § 7.

(a) The public has a right to the knowledge to be derived and gained from the scientific study of human skeletal burial remains and burial furniture.

(b) Therefore, when justified by "A State Plan for the Conservation of Archeological Resources in Arkansas" as promulgated by the State Archeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer, the investigation, excavation, removal, and analysis of human skeletal burial remains and burial furniture is authorized and, if done, must be carried out with the consent of the landowner and consulation with the appropriate tribe, if identifiable, and under the direction of archeologists employed by the state or the United States Government or by archeologists meeting the United States Department of the Interior's professional qualifications standards found in the current Code of Federal Regulations.

Acts 1991, No. 753, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-207 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-2-207
Powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

Within the limitations of facilities and funds provided for the Arkansas State Library, the Arkansas State Library shall: (1) Acquire books and other library materials by purchase, exchange, gift, grant, or donation and catalog and maintain those books and materials and make them available for reference and research use of the public and the public officials and employees of this state and its political subdivisions under such rules established by the State Library Board as may be reasonably necessary to govern the use and preservation thereof; (2) Establish and maintain a collection of books and library materials of and pertaining to Arkansas and its people, resources, and history and maintain the collection as a separate section within the Arkansas State Library; (3) Operate and maintain a collection of multimedia materials to complement book collections and establish reasonable rules for their use and preservation; (4) Provide specialized services to the blind and individuals with physical disabilities under a cooperative plan with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress; (5) Assist communities, libraries, schools, colleges, universities, study and civic clubs and groups, charitable and penal institutions, state agencies and departments, county and municipal governments, and any other institutions, agencies, and individuals with books, information, library materials, and services as needed; (6) Direct the establishment and development of county and regional library systems and programs, devise and implement a certification plan for public librarians, and assist in the design and building of public library facilities; (7) Conduct courses of library instruction, hold library institutes in various parts of the state, and encourage the recruitment and training of library personnel in any suitable manner; (8) Cooperate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education in devising plans for the development of libraries, in aiding librarians in their administration, in certification policies, and in formulating rules for the use of libraries; (9) Receive gifts of library materials, money, and real and personal property, to be held in trust, subject to the terms of the donation for the purposes of this subchapter; (10) Be the official state library agency designated to administer state and federal programs of aid to libraries and to undertake such other activities and services as will further statewide development of libraries and library systems through interlibrary, interagency, and interstate cooperation in order to secure efficient and effective library service for all Arkansans; (11) (A) Cooperate with the various officers, departments, and agencies of state government in pooling and sharing library materials and programs so that duplication of services and facilities shall be minimized and so that maximum utilization may be made of the library services and resources of this state. (B) In furtherance of subdivision (11)(A) of this section, the Arkansas State Library may enter into contracts or agreements with state officers, departments, and agencies for the provision of special library services where needed and, under the terms of the contract or agreement, may provide for the method of financing special costs incurred by the Arkansas State Library in furnishing and maintaining such special library services; and (12) Perform all other functions and services that are common to the purposes and objectives of a state library. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 978, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 977, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2234, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 489, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-303; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 9.

Within the limitations of facilities and funds provided for the Arkansas State Library, the Arkansas State Library shall:

(1) Acquire books and other library materials by purchase, exchange, gift, grant, or donation and catalog and maintain those books and materials and make them available for reference and research use of the public and the public officials and employees of this state and its political subdivisions under such rules established by the State Library Board as may be reasonably necessary to govern the use and preservation thereof;

(2) Establish and maintain a collection of books and library materials of and pertaining to Arkansas and its people, resources, and history and maintain the collection as a separate section within the Arkansas State Library;

(3) Operate and maintain a collection of multimedia materials to complement book collections and establish reasonable rules for their use and preservation;

(4) Provide specialized services to the blind and individuals with physical disabilities under a cooperative plan with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress;

(5) Assist communities, libraries, schools, colleges, universities, study and civic clubs and groups, charitable and penal institutions, state agencies and departments, county and municipal governments, and any other institutions, agencies, and individuals with books, information, library materials, and services as needed;

(6) Direct the establishment and development of county and regional library systems and programs, devise and implement a certification plan for public librarians, and assist in the design and building of public library facilities;

(7) Conduct courses of library instruction, hold library institutes in various parts of the state, and encourage the recruitment and training of library personnel in any suitable manner;

(8) Cooperate with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Division of Higher Education in devising plans for the development of libraries, in aiding librarians in their administration, in certification policies, and in formulating rules for the use of libraries;

(9) Receive gifts of library materials, money, and real and personal property, to be held in trust, subject to the terms of the donation for the purposes of this subchapter;

(10) Be the official state library agency designated to administer state and federal programs of aid to libraries and to undertake such other activities and services as will further statewide development of libraries and library systems through interlibrary, interagency, and interstate cooperation in order to secure efficient and effective library service for all Arkansans;

(11) (A) Cooperate with the various officers, departments, and agencies of state government in pooling and sharing library materials and programs so that duplication of services and facilities shall be minimized and so that maximum utilization may be made of the library services and resources of this state. (B) In furtherance of subdivision (11)(A) of this section, the Arkansas State Library may enter into contracts or agreements with state officers, departments, and agencies for the provision of special library services where needed and, under the terms of the contract or agreement, may provide for the method of financing special costs incurred by the Arkansas State Library in furnishing and maintaining such special library services; and

(A) Cooperate with the various officers, departments, and agencies of state government in pooling and sharing library materials and programs so that duplication of services and facilities shall be minimized and so that maximum utilization may be made of the library services and resources of this state.

(B) In furtherance of subdivision (11)(A) of this section, the Arkansas State Library may enter into contracts or agreements with state officers, departments, and agencies for the provision of special library services where needed and, under the terms of the contract or agreement, may provide for the method of financing special costs incurred by the Arkansas State Library in furnishing and maintaining such special library services; and

(12) Perform all other functions and services that are common to the purposes and objectives of a state library.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 978, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 977, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2234, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 489, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-303; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-601 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 13-5-601
Authorization
Status: in_force

The State Parks Division is authorized and directed to develop and operate a state historical museum in Arkansas County to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Post Museum". Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5585, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 8.

The State Parks Division is authorized and directed to develop and operate a state historical museum in Arkansas County to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Post Museum".

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5585, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1009 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1009
Conservation measures
Status: in_force

(a) If immediate conservation is necessary to protect a loan, a museum's property, or the safety and welfare of the public and the museum's staff and the loan agreement between the museum and the lender does not provide otherwise, a museum has the right to apply conservation measures to a loan without the lender's permission. (b) If immediate conservation is not necessary but conservation is needed to preserve the loan's value, a museum has the right to apply a conservation measure to a loan: (1) After the museum has notified the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that a conservation measure is needed; and (2) If the lender or claimant: (A) Does not respond to the notice within seven (7) days after the date on the return receipt showing receipt of the notice; or (B) Refuses to consent to the protective measures and will not agree to the termination of the loan and the immediate retrieval of the loan. (c) When a conservation measure is undertaken under subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section, the museum: (1) Has a lien on the loan and on the proceeds of any disposition of the loan for the cost of the conservation measure; or (2) Is not liable for any injury to or loss of the loan if the museum: (A) Had a reasonable belief at the time conservation measures were taken that the conservation measures were necessary; and (B) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

(a) If immediate conservation is necessary to protect a loan, a museum's property, or the safety and welfare of the public and the museum's staff and the loan agreement between the museum and the lender does not provide otherwise, a museum has the right to apply conservation measures to a loan without the lender's permission.

(b) If immediate conservation is not necessary but conservation is needed to preserve the loan's value, a museum has the right to apply a conservation measure to a loan: (1) After the museum has notified the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that a conservation measure is needed; and (2) If the lender or claimant: (A) Does not respond to the notice within seven (7) days after the date on the return receipt showing receipt of the notice; or (B) Refuses to consent to the protective measures and will not agree to the termination of the loan and the immediate retrieval of the loan.

(1) After the museum has notified the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that a conservation measure is needed; and

(2) If the lender or claimant: (A) Does not respond to the notice within seven (7) days after the date on the return receipt showing receipt of the notice; or (B) Refuses to consent to the protective measures and will not agree to the termination of the loan and the immediate retrieval of the loan.

(A) Does not respond to the notice within seven (7) days after the date on the return receipt showing receipt of the notice; or

(B) Refuses to consent to the protective measures and will not agree to the termination of the loan and the immediate retrieval of the loan.

(c) When a conservation measure is undertaken under subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section, the museum: (1) Has a lien on the loan and on the proceeds of any disposition of the loan for the cost of the conservation measure; or (2) Is not liable for any injury to or loss of the loan if the museum: (A) Had a reasonable belief at the time conservation measures were taken that the conservation measures were necessary; and (B) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures.

(1) Has a lien on the loan and on the proceeds of any disposition of the loan for the cost of the conservation measure; or

(2) Is not liable for any injury to or loss of the loan if the museum: (A) Had a reasonable belief at the time conservation measures were taken that the conservation measures were necessary; and (B) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures.

(A) Had a reasonable belief at the time conservation measures were taken that the conservation measures were necessary; and

(B) Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-4-204 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-4-204
Destruction of original
Status: in_force

(a) When any document is recorded by the means prescribed by § 13-4-201 , the paper original may be destroyed unless the document is over fifty (50) years old and handwritten or has been determined to be of historical value by the Arkansas State Archives. (b) If the paper original does not meet these criteria, the electronically stored document shall be considered the "original" document and shall be treated as such when proffered with the recorder's certification. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 2; 1997, No. 882, § 2; 2001, No. 311, § 1.

(a) When any document is recorded by the means prescribed by § 13-4-201 , the paper original may be destroyed unless the document is over fifty (50) years old and handwritten or has been determined to be of historical value by the Arkansas State Archives.

(b) If the paper original does not meet these criteria, the electronically stored document shall be considered the "original" document and shall be treated as such when proffered with the recorder's certification.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 114, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1995, No. 1061, § 2; 1997, No. 882, § 2; 2001, No. 311, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-104 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-104
Administration of program
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas Heritage is designated as the agency of this state to develop and implement a statewide program of historic preservation. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5598, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-906.

The Division of Arkansas Heritage is designated as the agency of this state to develop and implement a statewide program of historic preservation.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5598, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-906.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-3-205 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 13-3-205
State Historian's duties - Location of Black History Commission of Arkansas
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Historian shall assist the Black History Commission of Arkansas in the performance of its duties and shall be the custodian of all property and reference and source materials of the commission. (2) The State Historian shall be charged with the duty of administering this subchapter. (b) The offices of the commission and the archives of its records shall be located with the records of the Arkansas State Archives. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 112, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 112, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1991, No. 1233, §§ 1, 6; 2003, No. 611, § 2; 2007, No. 1601, § 5.

(a) (1) The State Historian shall assist the Black History Commission of Arkansas in the performance of its duties and shall be the custodian of all property and reference and source materials of the commission. (2) The State Historian shall be charged with the duty of administering this subchapter.

(1) The State Historian shall assist the Black History Commission of Arkansas in the performance of its duties and shall be the custodian of all property and reference and source materials of the commission.

(2) The State Historian shall be charged with the duty of administering this subchapter.

(b) The offices of the commission and the archives of its records shall be located with the records of the Arkansas State Archives.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 112, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 112, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1991, No. 1233, §§ 1, 6; 2003, No. 611, § 2; 2007, No. 1601, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-101 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-5-101
Loan of museum objects
Status: in_force

All state agencies and institutions possessing museum objects in excess of their own needs for display, education, or research are authorized and urged to make those objects available on a loan basis to state-financed museums in this state in order that the residents of this state may receive maximum enjoyment and education from the objects. Acts 1969, No. 561, § 9.

All state agencies and institutions possessing museum objects in excess of their own needs for display, education, or research are authorized and urged to make those objects available on a loan basis to state-financed museums in this state in order that the residents of this state may receive maximum enjoyment and education from the objects.

Acts 1969, No. 561, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-305 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-7-305
Admission fees - Disposition of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) Before and after the restoration work on the Historic Arkansas Museum is completed, the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission may charge an admission fee thereto as it deems appropriate. (b) The commission may charge a facility rental fee as it deems appropriate. (c) The funds realized from admission fees, the sale of souvenirs, facility rental fees, and from other sources connected with the project shall be used for the maintenance of the Historic Arkansas Museum so far as necessary. (d) Any surplus funds from these sources of income that may be in the hands of the commission at the end of each fiscal year shall be deemed cash funds. Amended by Act 2013, No. 716,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1939, No. 388, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-105; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 2.

(a) Before and after the restoration work on the Historic Arkansas Museum is completed, the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission may charge an admission fee thereto as it deems appropriate.

(b) The commission may charge a facility rental fee as it deems appropriate.

(c) The funds realized from admission fees, the sale of souvenirs, facility rental fees, and from other sources connected with the project shall be used for the maintenance of the Historic Arkansas Museum so far as necessary.

(d) Any surplus funds from these sources of income that may be in the hands of the commission at the end of each fiscal year shall be deemed cash funds.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 716,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.

Acts 1939, No. 388, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-105; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-504 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 13-2-504
Surplus funds - Matching funds
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of any city public library is authorized to use any surplus funds available in the operating or maintenance account of the library for matching federal or other funds available for financing necessary expansions or improvements of the library. (b) Before using any of the funds for the purposes of this section, the board shall adopt a resolution setting forth the amount of the funds to be used, the purposes for which the funds are to be used, the amount of matching funds to be derived by the use of the funds, and the nature of the expansions or improvements to be made. (c) The resolution shall include a declaration that the use of the funds will not jeopardize any existing program of the library and that the funds are not needed for any existing or anticipated maintenance or operating purpose of the library. (d) The board, using funds as authorized in this section, is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section. (e) With respect to the purposes of this section, the board is authorized to accept gifts, grants, or donations of real or personal property from the federal government or from any person, firm, or corporation, to be used for the purposes of the expansion or improvement of the library. Acts 1965, No. 402, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3205.1.

(a) The board of trustees of any city public library is authorized to use any surplus funds available in the operating or maintenance account of the library for matching federal or other funds available for financing necessary expansions or improvements of the library.

(b) Before using any of the funds for the purposes of this section, the board shall adopt a resolution setting forth the amount of the funds to be used, the purposes for which the funds are to be used, the amount of matching funds to be derived by the use of the funds, and the nature of the expansions or improvements to be made.

(c) The resolution shall include a declaration that the use of the funds will not jeopardize any existing program of the library and that the funds are not needed for any existing or anticipated maintenance or operating purpose of the library.

(d) The board, using funds as authorized in this section, is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.

(e) With respect to the purposes of this section, the board is authorized to accept gifts, grants, or donations of real or personal property from the federal government or from any person, firm, or corporation, to be used for the purposes of the expansion or improvement of the library.

Acts 1965, No. 402, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3205.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-102 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 1 / Section 13-7-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Historic preservation" means the research, interpretation, presentation, protection, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic property; and (2) "Historic property" means any building, structure, object, district, area, or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of this state, its communities, or the nation. Acts 1977, No. 480, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-905.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Historic preservation" means the research, interpretation, presentation, protection, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic property; and

(2) "Historic property" means any building, structure, object, district, area, or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of this state, its communities, or the nation.

Acts 1977, No. 480, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-5-1008 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 10 / Section 13-5-1008
Lien for expenses for care of unclaimed property
Status: in_force

A museum has a lien on unclaimed property for any expenses incurred while caring for the unclaimed property. Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.

A museum has a lien on unclaimed property for any expenses incurred while caring for the unclaimed property.

Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-2-904 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 9 / Section 13-2-904
Board of trustees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The management and control of a regional library system shall be vested in a board of trustees, who shall be appointed by the county or municipal library boards from among the membership of the county or municipal library boards. (B) In the absence of the county or municipal library board, the governing body of the county or municipality shall appoint the trustees to the regional library board. (2) The number of trustees shall be agreed upon by the governing bodies of the municipality or municipalities and with the county quorum courts which have agreed with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support the system. (b) Each trustee shall be a resident and qualified elector of the municipality or county represented on the regional library board. (c) (1) Vacancies on the regional library board shall be filled in the same manner in which members of the regional library board were first appointed. (2) Any trustee who shall not attend three (3) consecutive meetings of the regional library board without reasonable explanation shall be subject to removal by the municipal or county body which is the appointing authority. (d) (1) A trustee shall not receive salary or other compensation for his or her service. (2) However, a trustee may be reimbursed for necessary travel and mileage expenses if reimbursements are adopted as a policy by the regional library board. Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.

(a) (1) (A) The management and control of a regional library system shall be vested in a board of trustees, who shall be appointed by the county or municipal library boards from among the membership of the county or municipal library boards. (B) In the absence of the county or municipal library board, the governing body of the county or municipality shall appoint the trustees to the regional library board. (2) The number of trustees shall be agreed upon by the governing bodies of the municipality or municipalities and with the county quorum courts which have agreed with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support the system.

(1) (A) The management and control of a regional library system shall be vested in a board of trustees, who shall be appointed by the county or municipal library boards from among the membership of the county or municipal library boards. (B) In the absence of the county or municipal library board, the governing body of the county or municipality shall appoint the trustees to the regional library board.

(A) The management and control of a regional library system shall be vested in a board of trustees, who shall be appointed by the county or municipal library boards from among the membership of the county or municipal library boards.

(B) In the absence of the county or municipal library board, the governing body of the county or municipality shall appoint the trustees to the regional library board.

(2) The number of trustees shall be agreed upon by the governing bodies of the municipality or municipalities and with the county quorum courts which have agreed with each other or among themselves to create, maintain, and support the system.

(b) Each trustee shall be a resident and qualified elector of the municipality or county represented on the regional library board.

(c) (1) Vacancies on the regional library board shall be filled in the same manner in which members of the regional library board were first appointed. (2) Any trustee who shall not attend three (3) consecutive meetings of the regional library board without reasonable explanation shall be subject to removal by the municipal or county body which is the appointing authority.

(1) Vacancies on the regional library board shall be filled in the same manner in which members of the regional library board were first appointed.

(2) Any trustee who shall not attend three (3) consecutive meetings of the regional library board without reasonable explanation shall be subject to removal by the municipal or county body which is the appointing authority.

(d) (1) A trustee shall not receive salary or other compensation for his or her service. (2) However, a trustee may be reimbursed for necessary travel and mileage expenses if reimbursements are adopted as a policy by the regional library board.

(1) A trustee shall not receive salary or other compensation for his or her service.

(2) However, a trustee may be reimbursed for necessary travel and mileage expenses if reimbursements are adopted as a policy by the regional library board.

Acts 1997, No. 402, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-307 — AR Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 13-6-307
Digging up or removing artifact without permission - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly dig up an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission. (2) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a: (A) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (B) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less. (b) (1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly remove an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission. (2) A violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class B misdemeanor for a subsequent offense. Acts 1967, No. 58, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-806; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 4.

(a) (1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly dig up an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission. (2) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a: (A) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (B) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.

(1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly dig up an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission.

(2) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a: (A) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or (B) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.

(A) Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000); or

(B) Class B misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense if the value of all artifacts dug up or the cost to restore or repair the owner's property is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less.

(b) (1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly remove an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission. (2) A violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class B misdemeanor for a subsequent offense.

(1) It is unlawful for any person, natural or corporate, to knowingly remove an artifact from the private land of the owner without first obtaining the owner's permission.

(2) A violation of subdivision (b)(1) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class B misdemeanor for a subsequent offense.

Acts 1967, No. 58, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-806; Acts 2007, No. 217, § 4.