Ark. Code Ann. § 25-8-110 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Section 25-8-110
Duties of Department of Transformation and Shared Services and Department of Finance and Administration
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall: (1) Develop retention schedules for control, preservation, protection, and disposition of the electronic records of state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq.; (2) Direct the development of policies and procedures that state agencies shall follow in developing information technology plans and technology-related budgets and technology project justification; (3) Review procurements to ensure conformity with information policies and standards and state-level plans and implementation strategies; (4) Advise state agencies on information technology contracts and agreements; and (5) Develop and promulgate rules and guidelines governing the retention and management of public records commonly found in most state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq. (b) (1) With assistance from the Division of Workforce Services, the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish and maintain a web page to: (A) Provide a menu of links to employer-related state web applications for required reporting, tax payments, and other data submissions; (B) Allow an employer to select a link based upon a desired type of function or application and be redirected to the appropriate agency web application; and (C) Provide information about tax submissions, employment reports, and child support submissions on the respective agency sites, including without limitation due dates, payment options, and agency contact information. (2) The initial scope of the web page shall include links to: (A) Online taxpayer services administered by the Department of Finance and Administration through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point web page; (B) Unemployment and new hire submissions administered by the division; and (C) Information concerning employer reporting and payment functions provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement. (3) The web page shall be designed with sufficient flexibility to allow additional links to other state agencies to be added as appropriate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3573, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1458,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 751, § 22.

(a) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall: (1) Develop retention schedules for control, preservation, protection, and disposition of the electronic records of state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq.; (2) Direct the development of policies and procedures that state agencies shall follow in developing information technology plans and technology-related budgets and technology project justification; (3) Review procurements to ensure conformity with information policies and standards and state-level plans and implementation strategies; (4) Advise state agencies on information technology contracts and agreements; and (5) Develop and promulgate rules and guidelines governing the retention and management of public records commonly found in most state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq.

(1) Develop retention schedules for control, preservation, protection, and disposition of the electronic records of state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq.;

(2) Direct the development of policies and procedures that state agencies shall follow in developing information technology plans and technology-related budgets and technology project justification;

(3) Review procurements to ensure conformity with information policies and standards and state-level plans and implementation strategies;

(4) Advise state agencies on information technology contracts and agreements; and

(5) Develop and promulgate rules and guidelines governing the retention and management of public records commonly found in most state agencies under § 25-18-601 et seq.

(b) (1) With assistance from the Division of Workforce Services, the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish and maintain a web page to: (A) Provide a menu of links to employer-related state web applications for required reporting, tax payments, and other data submissions; (B) Allow an employer to select a link based upon a desired type of function or application and be redirected to the appropriate agency web application; and (C) Provide information about tax submissions, employment reports, and child support submissions on the respective agency sites, including without limitation due dates, payment options, and agency contact information. (2) The initial scope of the web page shall include links to: (A) Online taxpayer services administered by the Department of Finance and Administration through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point web page; (B) Unemployment and new hire submissions administered by the division; and (C) Information concerning employer reporting and payment functions provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement. (3) The web page shall be designed with sufficient flexibility to allow additional links to other state agencies to be added as appropriate.

(1) With assistance from the Division of Workforce Services, the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish and maintain a web page to: (A) Provide a menu of links to employer-related state web applications for required reporting, tax payments, and other data submissions; (B) Allow an employer to select a link based upon a desired type of function or application and be redirected to the appropriate agency web application; and (C) Provide information about tax submissions, employment reports, and child support submissions on the respective agency sites, including without limitation due dates, payment options, and agency contact information.

(A) Provide a menu of links to employer-related state web applications for required reporting, tax payments, and other data submissions;

(B) Allow an employer to select a link based upon a desired type of function or application and be redirected to the appropriate agency web application; and

(C) Provide information about tax submissions, employment reports, and child support submissions on the respective agency sites, including without limitation due dates, payment options, and agency contact information.

(2) The initial scope of the web page shall include links to: (A) Online taxpayer services administered by the Department of Finance and Administration through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point web page; (B) Unemployment and new hire submissions administered by the division; and (C) Information concerning employer reporting and payment functions provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement.

(A) Online taxpayer services administered by the Department of Finance and Administration through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point web page;

(B) Unemployment and new hire submissions administered by the division; and

(C) Information concerning employer reporting and payment functions provided by the Office of Child Support Enforcement.

(3) The web page shall be designed with sufficient flexibility to allow additional links to other state agencies to be added as appropriate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3573, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1458,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 751, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-114 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-1-114
Incorporation of machine-readable privacy policies into websites
Status: in_force

(a) Each unit of state and local government and each state agency that operates or maintains a website shall incorporate a machine-readable privacy policy into each of its websites no later than July 1, 2004. (b) The privacy policy statement shall be published on the state's website, local government's website, or state agency's website and for each statement shall include: (1) A description of the data the unit of government or agency collects on its website and how the data will be used by the unit of government or agency; (2) The type of data and the purposes for which data are shared with other entities; (3) Whether the unit of government's or agency's data collecting and sharing practices are mandatory or allow a browser to opt in or opt out of those practices; (4) An explanation that certain information collected by the governmental unit or agency is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; (5) A link to or instructions for locating the website's policy reference file, which shall identify the uniform resource locator for the website's policy statements and shall indicate those portions of the website and the website's "cookies" that are covered by each statement; and (6) A link to the website's human-readable privacy policy. Acts 2003, No. 1713, § 1.

(a) Each unit of state and local government and each state agency that operates or maintains a website shall incorporate a machine-readable privacy policy into each of its websites no later than July 1, 2004.

(b) The privacy policy statement shall be published on the state's website, local government's website, or state agency's website and for each statement shall include: (1) A description of the data the unit of government or agency collects on its website and how the data will be used by the unit of government or agency; (2) The type of data and the purposes for which data are shared with other entities; (3) Whether the unit of government's or agency's data collecting and sharing practices are mandatory or allow a browser to opt in or opt out of those practices; (4) An explanation that certain information collected by the governmental unit or agency is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.; (5) A link to or instructions for locating the website's policy reference file, which shall identify the uniform resource locator for the website's policy statements and shall indicate those portions of the website and the website's "cookies" that are covered by each statement; and (6) A link to the website's human-readable privacy policy.

(1) A description of the data the unit of government or agency collects on its website and how the data will be used by the unit of government or agency;

(2) The type of data and the purposes for which data are shared with other entities;

(3) Whether the unit of government's or agency's data collecting and sharing practices are mandatory or allow a browser to opt in or opt out of those practices;

(4) An explanation that certain information collected by the governmental unit or agency is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.;

(5) A link to or instructions for locating the website's policy reference file, which shall identify the uniform resource locator for the website's policy statements and shall indicate those portions of the website and the website's "cookies" that are covered by each statement; and

(6) A link to the website's human-readable privacy policy.

Acts 2003, No. 1713, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-4-108 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 25-4-108
Division of Information Systems - Working groups
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Division of Information Systems may appoint working groups as necessary for specific purposes related to information technology coordination. (b) Working group membership shall be determined by the director. (c) Each working group shall establish a timeline for completion of its charge to accomplish performance-driven results. (d) Working groups shall meet at least quarterly to achieve their assigned charges. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6270, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 884, § 8; 1979, No. 820, § 2; 1985, No. 463, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1408; Acts 1997, No. 914, § 8; 2005, No. 1999, § 4; 2007, No. 751, § 16.

(a) The Director of the Division of Information Systems may appoint working groups as necessary for specific purposes related to information technology coordination.

(b) Working group membership shall be determined by the director.

(c) Each working group shall establish a timeline for completion of its charge to accomplish performance-driven results.

(d) Working groups shall meet at least quarterly to achieve their assigned charges.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6270, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 884, § 8; 1979, No. 820, § 2; 1985, No. 463, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-1408; Acts 1997, No. 914, § 8; 2005, No. 1999, § 4; 2007, No. 751, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-32-107 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 32 / Section 25-32-107
Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
Status: in_force

(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. (b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. (c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. (d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law. Acts 2001, No. 905, § 7.

(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

(b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.

(c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.

(d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.

Acts 2001, No. 905, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-18-223 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 25-18-223
Book report of Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Secretary of State shall compile, edit, and publish a bound book report of the Secretary of State for the period ending December 31, 2018. (B) The book report shall pertain to substantially the same subject matter as the earlier biennial reports of the Secretary of State and other data, both historical and contemporary, that in the opinion of the Secretary of State would be of interest to all citizens of Arkansas. (2) The book report shall be printed under the proper contract for state printing. (b) The Secretary of State shall distribute the book reports in the following manner: (1) One (1) copy to each city, county, regional, public school, parochial school, and institution of higher learning library in the State of Arkansas; and (2) One (1) copy to elected officials upon written request received by the Secretary of State no later than March 31, 2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 643, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-406n; Acts 1987, No. 1063, § 2; 1997, No. 365, § 1; 2009, No. 192, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) The Secretary of State shall compile, edit, and publish a bound book report of the Secretary of State for the period ending December 31, 2018. (B) The book report shall pertain to substantially the same subject matter as the earlier biennial reports of the Secretary of State and other data, both historical and contemporary, that in the opinion of the Secretary of State would be of interest to all citizens of Arkansas. (2) The book report shall be printed under the proper contract for state printing.

(1) (A) The Secretary of State shall compile, edit, and publish a bound book report of the Secretary of State for the period ending December 31, 2018. (B) The book report shall pertain to substantially the same subject matter as the earlier biennial reports of the Secretary of State and other data, both historical and contemporary, that in the opinion of the Secretary of State would be of interest to all citizens of Arkansas.

(A) The Secretary of State shall compile, edit, and publish a bound book report of the Secretary of State for the period ending December 31, 2018.

(B) The book report shall pertain to substantially the same subject matter as the earlier biennial reports of the Secretary of State and other data, both historical and contemporary, that in the opinion of the Secretary of State would be of interest to all citizens of Arkansas.

(2) The book report shall be printed under the proper contract for state printing.

(b) The Secretary of State shall distribute the book reports in the following manner: (1) One (1) copy to each city, county, regional, public school, parochial school, and institution of higher learning library in the State of Arkansas; and (2) One (1) copy to elected officials upon written request received by the Secretary of State no later than March 31, 2019.

(1) One (1) copy to each city, county, regional, public school, parochial school, and institution of higher learning library in the State of Arkansas; and

(2) One (1) copy to elected officials upon written request received by the Secretary of State no later than March 31, 2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 395,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 643, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-406n; Acts 1987, No. 1063, § 2; 1997, No. 365, § 1; 2009, No. 192, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-10-133 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-10-133
Mental health services - Transfer provision
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Personnel positions and appropriations provided for all programs of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may be reallocated when such actions are determined necessary to assure continued delivery of satisfactory levels of services in any of the several programs administered by the division. (2) Such reallocations or transfers shall be requested by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services. (b) Any saving made in state or federal appropriations for regular salaries, extra help, Social Security and retirement matching, or maintenance and general operations, and grants for approved projects, upon prior review by the Legislative Council and approval of the Department of Finance and Administration, may be transferred to the purchase of services for persons with long-term mental illness and in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of facilities, centers, or programs for this population. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5253, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 128, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 1198, § 86.

(a) (1) Personnel positions and appropriations provided for all programs of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may be reallocated when such actions are determined necessary to assure continued delivery of satisfactory levels of services in any of the several programs administered by the division. (2) Such reallocations or transfers shall be requested by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services.

(1) Personnel positions and appropriations provided for all programs of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services may be reallocated when such actions are determined necessary to assure continued delivery of satisfactory levels of services in any of the several programs administered by the division.

(2) Such reallocations or transfers shall be requested by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services.

(b) Any saving made in state or federal appropriations for regular salaries, extra help, Social Security and retirement matching, or maintenance and general operations, and grants for approved projects, upon prior review by the Legislative Council and approval of the Department of Finance and Administration, may be transferred to the purchase of services for persons with long-term mental illness and in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of facilities, centers, or programs for this population.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5253, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 128, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 24, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1995, No. 1198, § 86.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-16-301 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-16-301
Custodian of Senate Chamber and records
Status: in_force

The Lieutenant Governor is the custodian of the Senate Chamber, all Senate rooms, and the records, machines, furniture, fixtures, and supplies therein. Acts 1953, No. 219, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-308.

The Lieutenant Governor is the custodian of the Senate Chamber, all Senate rooms, and the records, machines, furniture, fixtures, and supplies therein.

Acts 1953, No. 219, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-308.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-32-112 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 32 / Section 25-32-112
Retention of electronic records - Originals
Status: in_force

(a) If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which: (1) accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and (2) remains accessible for later reference. (b) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection (a) does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record to be sent, communicated, or received. (c) A person may satisfy subsection (a) by using the services of another person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied. (d) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection (a). (e) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection (a). (f) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection (a) satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit, or like purposes, unless a law enacted after March 19, 2001, specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose. (g) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this State from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency's jurisdiction. Acts 2001, No. 905, § 12.

(a) If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which: (1) accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and (2) remains accessible for later reference.

(1) accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and

(2) remains accessible for later reference.

(b) A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection (a) does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record to be sent, communicated, or received.

(c) A person may satisfy subsection (a) by using the services of another person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied.

(d) If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection (a).

(e) If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection (a).

(f) A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection (a) satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit, or like purposes, unless a law enacted after March 19, 2001, specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose.

(g) This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this State from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a record subject to the agency's jurisdiction.

Acts 2001, No. 905, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-27-101 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 27 / Section 25-27-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as and shall be known as the "Information Network of Arkansas Act". Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 1.

This chapter may be cited as and shall be known as the "Information Network of Arkansas Act".

Acts 1995, No. 1139, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-9-103 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 768, § 32; 1999, No. 1426, § 31.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 768, § 32; 1999, No. 1426, § 31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-315 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-20-315
Recreational use of property
Status: in_force

Any public body created under this subchapter shall have the same powers as a municipally owned waterworks system to use its properties for recreational purposes, subject to any restrictions applying to a municipally owned waterworks system, as set forth in § 14-234-401 et seq. Consequently, the board of commissioners of a public body created under this subchapter shall be an "operating authority" as defined in § 14-234-401 , and any summons issued under § 14-234-401 et seq. shall be returnable to the municipal court of any municipality that is a participating public agency or is a municipality located within the jurisdiction of any participating public agency. Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.

Any public body created under this subchapter shall have the same powers as a municipally owned waterworks system to use its properties for recreational purposes, subject to any restrictions applying to a municipally owned waterworks system, as set forth in § 14-234-401 et seq. Consequently, the board of commissioners of a public body created under this subchapter shall be an "operating authority" as defined in § 14-234-401 , and any summons issued under § 14-234-401 et seq. shall be returnable to the municipal court of any municipality that is a participating public agency or is a municipality located within the jurisdiction of any participating public agency.

Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-3-102 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-102
Creation - Director - Organization - Personnel
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a Division of Arkansas Heritage. (b) (1) The executive head of the division shall be the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (2) The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (3) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (c) The director, with the advice and consent of the Governor and the secretary, shall appoint the heads of each of the programs and agencies of the division. All other personnel of the division shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the director. However, nothing in this section shall be so construed as to reduce any right which an employee of the division shall have under any civil service or merit system. (d) Each agency or program of the division shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the division. The director may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to the head of any agency or program of the division as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5703, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 1001, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-923.

(a) There is created a Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(b) (1) The executive head of the division shall be the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (2) The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (3) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(1) The executive head of the division shall be the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.

(2) The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(3) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(c) The director, with the advice and consent of the Governor and the secretary, shall appoint the heads of each of the programs and agencies of the division. All other personnel of the division shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the director. However, nothing in this section shall be so construed as to reduce any right which an employee of the division shall have under any civil service or merit system.

(d) Each agency or program of the division shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the division. The director may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to the head of any agency or program of the division as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5703, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 1001, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-923.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-31-105 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 31 / Section 25-31-105
Unauthorized use of electronic signature
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose electronic signature is used in an unauthorized fashion may recover or obtain any or all of the following against the person who engaged in such an unauthorized use, provided that the use of the electronic signature in an unauthorized fashion was negligent, reckless, or intentional: (1) Actual damages; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money or property; (3) Punitive damages under the circumstances set forth in Arkansas law; (4) Reasonable attorney's fees and expenses; and (5) Any other relief which the court deems proper. (b) Nothing in this section shall preclude criminal sanctions. (c) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to waive the sovereign immunity otherwise provided by law to the state or any of its political subdivisions. Acts 1999, No. 718, § 5.

(a) A person whose electronic signature is used in an unauthorized fashion may recover or obtain any or all of the following against the person who engaged in such an unauthorized use, provided that the use of the electronic signature in an unauthorized fashion was negligent, reckless, or intentional: (1) Actual damages; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money or property; (3) Punitive damages under the circumstances set forth in Arkansas law; (4) Reasonable attorney's fees and expenses; and (5) Any other relief which the court deems proper.

(1) Actual damages;

(2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money or property;

(3) Punitive damages under the circumstances set forth in Arkansas law;

(4) Reasonable attorney's fees and expenses; and

(5) Any other relief which the court deems proper.

(b) Nothing in this section shall preclude criminal sanctions.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to waive the sovereign immunity otherwise provided by law to the state or any of its political subdivisions.

Acts 1999, No. 718, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-1504 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 15 / Section 25-43-1504
Office of Personnel Management - State Personnel Administrator
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Department of Transformation and Shared Services the Office of Personnel Management. (b) (1) (A) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall be known as the "State Personnel Administrator". (B) The State Personnel Administrator shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services with the advice and consent of the Governor. (2) The office shall be under the overall direction, control, and supervision of the secretary. Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6051, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) There is created within the Department of Transformation and Shared Services the Office of Personnel Management.

(b) (1) (A) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall be known as the "State Personnel Administrator". (B) The State Personnel Administrator shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services with the advice and consent of the Governor. (2) The office shall be under the overall direction, control, and supervision of the secretary.

(1) (A) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall be known as the "State Personnel Administrator". (B) The State Personnel Administrator shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services with the advice and consent of the Governor.

(A) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall be known as the "State Personnel Administrator".

(B) The State Personnel Administrator shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services with the advice and consent of the Governor.

(2) The office shall be under the overall direction, control, and supervision of the secretary.

Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6051, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-16-716 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 25-16-716
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of the Attorney General may charge a fee to a governmental unit to reimburse the Office of the Attorney General for an expenditure made on behalf of a governmental unit. (2) A fee under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited by the Office of the Attorney General into the State Central Services Fund as a refund to an expenditure. (b) All monies and funds received by the Office of the Attorney General as attorney's fees shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenues of the Office of the Attorney General. Amended by Act 2023, No. 495,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 897,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) (1) The Office of the Attorney General may charge a fee to a governmental unit to reimburse the Office of the Attorney General for an expenditure made on behalf of a governmental unit. (2) A fee under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited by the Office of the Attorney General into the State Central Services Fund as a refund to an expenditure.

(1) The Office of the Attorney General may charge a fee to a governmental unit to reimburse the Office of the Attorney General for an expenditure made on behalf of a governmental unit.

(2) A fee under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited by the Office of the Attorney General into the State Central Services Fund as a refund to an expenditure.

(b) All monies and funds received by the Office of the Attorney General as attorney's fees shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenues of the Office of the Attorney General.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 495,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 897,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-6-101 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-6-101
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is intended that all authority and responsibility of the State Board of Education be administered through the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2381, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 64, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-910.1; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 1; 1991, No. 773, § 6; 1991, No. 1244, § 5; 1995, No. 297, § 4; 1999, No. 1323, § 53; 2009, No. 1469, § 30.

It is intended that all authority and responsibility of the State Board of Education be administered through the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2381, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 64, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-910.1; Acts 1987, No. 771, § 1; 1991, No. 773, § 6; 1991, No. 1244, § 5; 1995, No. 297, § 4; 1999, No. 1323, § 53; 2009, No. 1469, § 30.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-16-1003 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 10 / Section 25-16-1003
Married state agency employees
Status: in_force

(a) If as a result of a marriage that occurs after August 12, 2005, employees of a state agency are in violation of the prohibition established by § 25-16-1002 , the violation shall be resolved by: (1) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another position within the state agency; (2) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another state agency; or (3) The resignation of one (1) of the employees. (b) (1) The public official of the state agency shall provide written notice to the employees of each of the alternatives under subsection (a) of this section available to eliminate the violation. (2) The employees shall be given the opportunity to select among the available alternatives. (3) If the employees are unable to agree upon an alternative within sixty (60) days of the notice required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then the public official shall take action to eliminate the violation. Acts 2005, No. 2262, § 1.

(a) If as a result of a marriage that occurs after August 12, 2005, employees of a state agency are in violation of the prohibition established by § 25-16-1002 , the violation shall be resolved by: (1) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another position within the state agency; (2) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another state agency; or (3) The resignation of one (1) of the employees.

(1) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another position within the state agency;

(2) Transferring one (1) of the employees to another state agency; or

(3) The resignation of one (1) of the employees.

(b) (1) The public official of the state agency shall provide written notice to the employees of each of the alternatives under subsection (a) of this section available to eliminate the violation. (2) The employees shall be given the opportunity to select among the available alternatives. (3) If the employees are unable to agree upon an alternative within sixty (60) days of the notice required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then the public official shall take action to eliminate the violation.

(1) The public official of the state agency shall provide written notice to the employees of each of the alternatives under subsection (a) of this section available to eliminate the violation.

(2) The employees shall be given the opportunity to select among the available alternatives.

(3) If the employees are unable to agree upon an alternative within sixty (60) days of the notice required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then the public official shall take action to eliminate the violation.

Acts 2005, No. 2262, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-322 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-20-322
Provisions supplemental and controlling
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.

This subchapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws.

Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-26-306 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-26-306
Freedom of Information Act of 1967 - Exemption
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Cyber Initiative is exempt from complying with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., if compliance with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., creates a security risk. Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Arkansas Cyber Initiative is exempt from complying with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., if compliance with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., creates a security risk.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1085,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-806 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 8 / Section 25-43-806
Arkansas Surgeon General
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Health may employ the Arkansas Surgeon General. (b) If employed by the secretary, the Arkansas Surgeon General shall: (1) Be a graduate of a school of medicine recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (2) Be licensed and in good standing with the board; and (3) Serve as an advisor to the secretary. (c) The Arkansas Surgeon General shall perform the duties required of him or her by the secretary, including without limitation: (1) Reviewing, assessing, and developing health policy options, including insurance coverage, health risk management, disease prevention, and health promotion strategies across state agencies; (2) Providing health policy advice for the secretary and senior state agency officials; (3) Raising awareness of healthcare and public health areas of priority for advancement of the health of the citizens of Arkansas; (4) Reviewing legislative analyses and proposed legislation and creating position statements for the Governor and senior state agency officials; (5) Advising the secretary, senior state agency officials, and governing boards and commissions on policy issues and program accomplishments; and (6) Providing medical review oversight and guidance to health and human services clinical programs upon the request of the secretary. Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4828, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Health may employ the Arkansas Surgeon General.

(b) If employed by the secretary, the Arkansas Surgeon General shall: (1) Be a graduate of a school of medicine recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board; (2) Be licensed and in good standing with the board; and (3) Serve as an advisor to the secretary.

(1) Be a graduate of a school of medicine recognized by the Arkansas State Medical Board;

(2) Be licensed and in good standing with the board; and

(3) Serve as an advisor to the secretary.

(c) The Arkansas Surgeon General shall perform the duties required of him or her by the secretary, including without limitation: (1) Reviewing, assessing, and developing health policy options, including insurance coverage, health risk management, disease prevention, and health promotion strategies across state agencies; (2) Providing health policy advice for the secretary and senior state agency officials; (3) Raising awareness of healthcare and public health areas of priority for advancement of the health of the citizens of Arkansas; (4) Reviewing legislative analyses and proposed legislation and creating position statements for the Governor and senior state agency officials; (5) Advising the secretary, senior state agency officials, and governing boards and commissions on policy issues and program accomplishments; and (6) Providing medical review oversight and guidance to health and human services clinical programs upon the request of the secretary.

(1) Reviewing, assessing, and developing health policy options, including insurance coverage, health risk management, disease prevention, and health promotion strategies across state agencies;

(2) Providing health policy advice for the secretary and senior state agency officials;

(3) Raising awareness of healthcare and public health areas of priority for advancement of the health of the citizens of Arkansas;

(4) Reviewing legislative analyses and proposed legislation and creating position statements for the Governor and senior state agency officials;

(5) Advising the secretary, senior state agency officials, and governing boards and commissions on policy issues and program accomplishments; and

(6) Providing medical review oversight and guidance to health and human services clinical programs upon the request of the secretary.

Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4828, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-108 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-20-108
Contract for services from another agency - Requirements - Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) Any one (1) or more public agencies may contract with any one (1) or more other public agencies to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each of the public agencies entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform alone, provided that the contract shall be authorized by the governing body of each party to the contract. The contract shall set forth fully the purpose, powers, rights, objectives, and responsibilities of the contracting parties. (b) However, nothing in this chapter authorizes or shall be construed to authorize any public agency to enter into any contract, agreement, or undertaking with any other public agency to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire any plant, property, facilities, or business owned or operated by any regulated public utility or pipeline company or to jointly construct or operate any such plant, property, or facility. Acts 1967, No. 430, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-908.

(a) Any one (1) or more public agencies may contract with any one (1) or more other public agencies to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each of the public agencies entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform alone, provided that the contract shall be authorized by the governing body of each party to the contract. The contract shall set forth fully the purpose, powers, rights, objectives, and responsibilities of the contracting parties.

(b) However, nothing in this chapter authorizes or shall be construed to authorize any public agency to enter into any contract, agreement, or undertaking with any other public agency to purchase, condemn, or otherwise acquire any plant, property, facilities, or business owned or operated by any regulated public utility or pipeline company or to jointly construct or operate any such plant, property, or facility.

Acts 1967, No. 430, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 14-908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-320 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-20-320
Payments in lieu of taxes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A public body created under this subchapter shall make annual payments to the general fund of each participating public agency that is an Arkansas municipality or county, in lieu of taxes, in return for police, fire, and health protection and in return for administrative and other services furnished by the public agency. The payments shall be an operation and maintenance expense of the public body. (2) In each calendar year the payments shall equal the amount the public agency would have received from the public body as real property taxes for the preceding calendar year, if the public body's real property located in the public agency's jurisdiction, whether owned or leased by the public body, had been privately owned and subject to tax by the public agency. For purposes of this computation, the public body's real property shall be deemed to have an assessed value equal to twenty percent (20%) of book value as reflected by the public body's usual accounting procedures. (b) Payments in lieu of taxes made under authority of this section shall be in addition to any franchise fees permitted by this subchapter. Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.

(a) (1) A public body created under this subchapter shall make annual payments to the general fund of each participating public agency that is an Arkansas municipality or county, in lieu of taxes, in return for police, fire, and health protection and in return for administrative and other services furnished by the public agency. The payments shall be an operation and maintenance expense of the public body. (2) In each calendar year the payments shall equal the amount the public agency would have received from the public body as real property taxes for the preceding calendar year, if the public body's real property located in the public agency's jurisdiction, whether owned or leased by the public body, had been privately owned and subject to tax by the public agency. For purposes of this computation, the public body's real property shall be deemed to have an assessed value equal to twenty percent (20%) of book value as reflected by the public body's usual accounting procedures.

(1) A public body created under this subchapter shall make annual payments to the general fund of each participating public agency that is an Arkansas municipality or county, in lieu of taxes, in return for police, fire, and health protection and in return for administrative and other services furnished by the public agency. The payments shall be an operation and maintenance expense of the public body.

(2) In each calendar year the payments shall equal the amount the public agency would have received from the public body as real property taxes for the preceding calendar year, if the public body's real property located in the public agency's jurisdiction, whether owned or leased by the public body, had been privately owned and subject to tax by the public agency. For purposes of this computation, the public body's real property shall be deemed to have an assessed value equal to twenty percent (20%) of book value as reflected by the public body's usual accounting procedures.

(b) Payments in lieu of taxes made under authority of this section shall be in addition to any franchise fees permitted by this subchapter.

Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-905 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 9 / Section 25-1-905
Review of state entity training
Status: in_force

(a) All training programs for state entity employees relating to diversity or inclusion shall, before being used, be reviewed by the respective state entity for compliance with this subchapter. (b) If a contractor provides a training for state entity employees relating to diversity or inclusion that teaches, advocates, or promotes the divisive concepts defined in § 25-1-901 , and such action is in violation of the applicable contract, the state entity that contracted for such training shall evaluate whether to pursue debarment of that contractor, consistent with applicable law and rules. Added by Act 2021, No. 1100,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.

(a) All training programs for state entity employees relating to diversity or inclusion shall, before being used, be reviewed by the respective state entity for compliance with this subchapter.

(b) If a contractor provides a training for state entity employees relating to diversity or inclusion that teaches, advocates, or promotes the divisive concepts defined in § 25-1-901 , and such action is in violation of the applicable contract, the state entity that contracted for such training shall evaluate whether to pursue debarment of that contractor, consistent with applicable law and rules.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1100,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-1309 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 13 / Section 25-43-1309
Purchase of uniforms
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, including any of its divisions, may use funds appropriated for maintenance and general operations to purchase: (1) Uniforms for parks personnel; (2) Uniforms for Division of Arkansas Heritage personnel; (3) Uniforms for Tourism Division personnel; and (4) Uniforms to be used by employees of the department who are staffing sports shows, travel shows, or other special promotional programs or special theme costumes. (b) Any clothing purchased under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Remain the property of the department; and (2) Be surrendered to the department upon either the department's request or the termination of employment of the individual to whom the clothing was issued. Added by Act 2023, No. 344,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023.

(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, including any of its divisions, may use funds appropriated for maintenance and general operations to purchase: (1) Uniforms for parks personnel; (2) Uniforms for Division of Arkansas Heritage personnel; (3) Uniforms for Tourism Division personnel; and (4) Uniforms to be used by employees of the department who are staffing sports shows, travel shows, or other special promotional programs or special theme costumes.

(1) Uniforms for parks personnel;

(2) Uniforms for Division of Arkansas Heritage personnel;

(3) Uniforms for Tourism Division personnel; and

(4) Uniforms to be used by employees of the department who are staffing sports shows, travel shows, or other special promotional programs or special theme costumes.

(b) Any clothing purchased under subsection (a) of this section shall: (1) Remain the property of the department; and (2) Be surrendered to the department upon either the department's request or the termination of employment of the individual to whom the clothing was issued.

(1) Remain the property of the department; and

(2) Be surrendered to the department upon either the department's request or the termination of employment of the individual to whom the clothing was issued.

Added by Act 2023, No. 344,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-16-701 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 25-16-701
Private practice of law prohibited
Status: in_force

During his or her term of office, the Attorney General shall not engage in the private practice of law, which shall include, but not be limited to, acting as office counsel, participating in litigation, and accepting retainers. Acts 1977, No. 251, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-701.1.

During his or her term of office, the Attorney General shall not engage in the private practice of law, which shall include, but not be limited to, acting as office counsel, participating in litigation, and accepting retainers.

Acts 1977, No. 251, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-701.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-318 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-20-318
Immunity
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not abrogate or in any other manner affect the immunity of the participating public agencies. The immunity shall extend also to any public body created under this subchapter and to each commissioner, officer, and employee thereof. Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.

This subchapter does not abrogate or in any other manner affect the immunity of the participating public agencies. The immunity shall extend also to any public body created under this subchapter and to each commissioner, officer, and employee thereof.

Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-9-105 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 768, § 41.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 768, § 41.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-10-122 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-10-122
Office of Minority Mental Health - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is created an Office of Minority Mental Health within the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) The head of the Office of Minority Mental Health shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5251, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 125, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 21, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1991, No. 1210, § 1.

(a) There is created an Office of Minority Mental Health within the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

(b) The head of the Office of Minority Mental Health shall be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5251, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 125, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 21, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 1210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-3-107 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 25-3-107
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1276,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 52.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1276,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 52.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-18-224 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 25-18-224
Distribution of quasijudicial opinions and orders
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Any quasijudicial board, commission, or agency of the state shall, on request, provide copies of its opinions and orders to any publication or reporting service which routinely reports on its opinions and orders. (B) If such a board, commission, or agency affirms and adopts as its own the opinion or order of a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or referee, a copy of the opinion or order affirmed shall be attached to the order or opinion of the board, commission, or agency. (2) Such quasijudicial board, commission, or agency may make a charge for providing such opinions and orders, but the charge shall be limited to the actual cost of reproduction and shall be approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (b) Administrative decisions of the Office of Hearings and Appeals and opinions of the Department of Finance and Administration which contain information which is confidential pursuant to the Arkansas Tax Procedure Act, § 26-18-101 et seq., shall be exempt from the disclosure provisions of subsection (a) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3583, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 563, §§ 1, 2.

(a) (1) (A) Any quasijudicial board, commission, or agency of the state shall, on request, provide copies of its opinions and orders to any publication or reporting service which routinely reports on its opinions and orders. (B) If such a board, commission, or agency affirms and adopts as its own the opinion or order of a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or referee, a copy of the opinion or order affirmed shall be attached to the order or opinion of the board, commission, or agency. (2) Such quasijudicial board, commission, or agency may make a charge for providing such opinions and orders, but the charge shall be limited to the actual cost of reproduction and shall be approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) (A) Any quasijudicial board, commission, or agency of the state shall, on request, provide copies of its opinions and orders to any publication or reporting service which routinely reports on its opinions and orders. (B) If such a board, commission, or agency affirms and adopts as its own the opinion or order of a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or referee, a copy of the opinion or order affirmed shall be attached to the order or opinion of the board, commission, or agency.

(A) Any quasijudicial board, commission, or agency of the state shall, on request, provide copies of its opinions and orders to any publication or reporting service which routinely reports on its opinions and orders.

(B) If such a board, commission, or agency affirms and adopts as its own the opinion or order of a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or referee, a copy of the opinion or order affirmed shall be attached to the order or opinion of the board, commission, or agency.

(2) Such quasijudicial board, commission, or agency may make a charge for providing such opinions and orders, but the charge shall be limited to the actual cost of reproduction and shall be approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) Administrative decisions of the Office of Hearings and Appeals and opinions of the Department of Finance and Administration which contain information which is confidential pursuant to the Arkansas Tax Procedure Act, § 26-18-101 et seq., shall be exempt from the disclosure provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3583, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 563, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-411 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 25-20-411
Security deposit of public funds
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds. Acts 2003, No. 366, § 1.

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.

Acts 2003, No. 366, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-9-101 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 25-9-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019. Repealed by Act 2013, No. 435,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1971, No. 38, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-911; Acts 2001, No. 785, § 1; 2005, No. 1954, § 7; Acts 2007, No. 384, § 7.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5116, eff. 7/1/2019.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 435,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1971, No. 38, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-911; Acts 2001, No. 785, § 1; 2005, No. 1954, § 7; Acts 2007, No. 384, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-17-303 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-17-303
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The prosecuting attorney or the city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall appear and prosecute all actions arising in any court under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) All fines which may be collected by any court on account of the violation of § 5-40-104 [repealed] or § 25-17-307 shall be paid into the same fund as are fines levied for the same or similar violations by the court hearing the matter. Acts 1967, No. 328, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-118.

(a) The prosecuting attorney or the city attorney, as may be appropriate, shall appear and prosecute all actions arising in any court under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) All fines which may be collected by any court on account of the violation of § 5-40-104 [repealed] or § 25-17-307 shall be paid into the same fund as are fines levied for the same or similar violations by the court hearing the matter.

Acts 1967, No. 328, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 7-118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-10-206 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 25-10-206
Legal counsel
Status: in_force

The Division of State Services for the Blind within the Department of Commerce or any employees or committees thereof shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the operation of the affairs of the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 614, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 481, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-947.

The Division of State Services for the Blind within the Department of Commerce or any employees or committees thereof shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the operation of the affairs of the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 614, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 481, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-947.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-13-102 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-13-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 496, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5708, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 496, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-907.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-18-207 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 2 / Section 25-18-207
Digests, acts, and journals - Delivery to successors - Annual settlement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The officers, except the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the members of the General Assembly, receiving digests, acts, and journals shall keep them in good order and turn over the volumes to their successors in office. (2) On failure to do so without properly accounting for the books, they shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (b) (1) All officers, except members of the General Assembly, receiving or having custody of books under §§ 25-18-206 - 25-18-209 and 25-18-220 [repealed] shall be liable under their bonds for the full value of the books. (2) All officers settling with any courts or other authority shall account for the books at each annual settlement in like manner as for all money and other assets of their office. Those officers shall make good to the State Treasury the value in money of all books not legally accounted for and shall exhibit the State Treasury receipt for the money in the settlement. Acts 1921, No. 207, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 5437; Acts 1939, No. 162, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-417, 14-420.

(a) (1) The officers, except the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the members of the General Assembly, receiving digests, acts, and journals shall keep them in good order and turn over the volumes to their successors in office. (2) On failure to do so without properly accounting for the books, they shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(1) The officers, except the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the members of the General Assembly, receiving digests, acts, and journals shall keep them in good order and turn over the volumes to their successors in office.

(2) On failure to do so without properly accounting for the books, they shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(b) (1) All officers, except members of the General Assembly, receiving or having custody of books under §§ 25-18-206 - 25-18-209 and 25-18-220 [repealed] shall be liable under their bonds for the full value of the books. (2) All officers settling with any courts or other authority shall account for the books at each annual settlement in like manner as for all money and other assets of their office. Those officers shall make good to the State Treasury the value in money of all books not legally accounted for and shall exhibit the State Treasury receipt for the money in the settlement.

(1) All officers, except members of the General Assembly, receiving or having custody of books under §§ 25-18-206 - 25-18-209 and 25-18-220 [repealed] shall be liable under their bonds for the full value of the books.

(2) All officers settling with any courts or other authority shall account for the books at each annual settlement in like manner as for all money and other assets of their office. Those officers shall make good to the State Treasury the value in money of all books not legally accounted for and shall exhibit the State Treasury receipt for the money in the settlement.

Acts 1921, No. 207, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 5437; Acts 1939, No. 162, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 14-417, 14-420.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-809 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 8 / Section 25-43-809
Office of Health Information Technology - Creation - Purpose - Policy
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Health Information Technology is created within the Department of Health. (b) The coordination of health information technology activities throughout Arkansas by the office is necessary to obtain the maximum potential value from the investment of federal and state resources to increase the use of health information technology. (c) The exchange of health information made possible by the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange can improve the quality of health of Arkansas citizens by reducing the potential for medical errors, reducing the incidence of redundant tests and procedures, improving patient safety, and making the delivery of healthcare services more efficient and affordable. (d) The office and the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange shall respect and safeguard each person's privacy interests in his or her health and medical information. (e) The office is authorized to transfer the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange to a nonprofit corporation. Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4828, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) The Office of Health Information Technology is created within the Department of Health.

(b) The coordination of health information technology activities throughout Arkansas by the office is necessary to obtain the maximum potential value from the investment of federal and state resources to increase the use of health information technology.

(c) The exchange of health information made possible by the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange can improve the quality of health of Arkansas citizens by reducing the potential for medical errors, reducing the incidence of redundant tests and procedures, improving patient safety, and making the delivery of healthcare services more efficient and affordable.

(d) The office and the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange shall respect and safeguard each person's privacy interests in his or her health and medical information.

(e) The office is authorized to transfer the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange to a nonprofit corporation.

Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4828, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-28-103 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 28 / Section 25-28-103
Other authority
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of its statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions regarding assessment and equalization of properties of public utilities and public carriers. (b) The Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of the statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions conferred on the division by law or assigned to the division by the commission. (c) [Repealed.] (d) [Repealed.] (e) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2931, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3576, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 436, § 3.

(a) The Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of its statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions regarding assessment and equalization of properties of public utilities and public carriers.

(b) The Tax Division of the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall retain all of the statutory authority, powers, duties, and functions conferred on the division by law or assigned to the division by the commission.

(c) [Repealed.]

(d) [Repealed.]

(e) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2931, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3576, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 436, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-508 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 25-20-508
Out-of-area sales and services
Status: in_force

(a) A public body under this subchapter may extend its collection system and provide wastewater services to any customer located outside the jurisdictions of the public body's participating public agencies. (b) Use of the consolidated wastewater system and extensions of services under this section may be made at such rates and charges and on such other terms as the board of commissioners finds just and reasonable, and the rates and charges need not be the same as the rates and charges charged customers within the jurisdictions of the public body's participating public agencies. Acts 2009, No. 1371, § 1.

(a) A public body under this subchapter may extend its collection system and provide wastewater services to any customer located outside the jurisdictions of the public body's participating public agencies.

(b) Use of the consolidated wastewater system and extensions of services under this section may be made at such rates and charges and on such other terms as the board of commissioners finds just and reasonable, and the rates and charges need not be the same as the rates and charges charged customers within the jurisdictions of the public body's participating public agencies.

Acts 2009, No. 1371, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-43-1203 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 12 / Section 25-43-1203
Secretary of the Department of the Military
Status: in_force

(a) The executive head of the Department of the Military is the Secretary of the Department of the Military. (b) The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) Each division of the department shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the secretary. (d) The secretary may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions or employees of the department as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department. (e) The secretary may, unless otherwise provided by law: (1) Hire department personnel; (2) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and (3) Serve as the director or the administrative or executive head of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position. (f) The secretary shall also be the Adjutant General and shall meet all of the qualifications to hold that position. (g) (1) By November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the secretary shall provide an oral report to the Legislative Council on the state of the department. (2) The Legislative Council shall schedule an appropriate date and shall give notice thereof to the secretary of the date on which the secretary is to appear before the Legislative Council to make his or her report as required in this subsection. Amended by Act 2021, No. 413,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5528, eff. 7/1/2019.

(a) The executive head of the Department of the Military is the Secretary of the Department of the Military.

(b) The secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(c) Each division of the department shall be under the direction, control, and supervision of the secretary.

(d) The secretary may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions or employees of the department as he or she shall deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department.

(e) The secretary may, unless otherwise provided by law: (1) Hire department personnel; (2) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and (3) Serve as the director or the administrative or executive head of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position.

(1) Hire department personnel;

(2) Perform or assign duties assigned to the department; and

(3) Serve as the director or the administrative or executive head of any state entity under the administrative control of the department if the secretary also meets all statutory requirements for the position.

(f) The secretary shall also be the Adjutant General and shall meet all of the qualifications to hold that position.

(g) (1) By November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the secretary shall provide an oral report to the Legislative Council on the state of the department. (2) The Legislative Council shall schedule an appropriate date and shall give notice thereof to the secretary of the date on which the secretary is to appear before the Legislative Council to make his or her report as required in this subsection.

(1) By November 1 of each odd-numbered year, the secretary shall provide an oral report to the Legislative Council on the state of the department.

(2) The Legislative Council shall schedule an appropriate date and shall give notice thereof to the secretary of the date on which the secretary is to appear before the Legislative Council to make his or her report as required in this subsection.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 413,§ 11, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5528, eff. 7/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-127 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-1-127
State personnel education
Status: in_force

For the purposes of educating state personnel on issues related to discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, and antibias training, the definition of antisemitism under § 16-123-502 shall be used and incorporated as an educational tool to familiarize state personnel with antisemitism in all of its manifestations. Added by Act 2023, No. 126,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

For the purposes of educating state personnel on issues related to discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, and antibias training, the definition of antisemitism under § 16-123-502 shall be used and incorporated as an educational tool to familiarize state personnel with antisemitism in all of its manifestations.

Added by Act 2023, No. 126,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-2-102 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 25-2-102
Certain professional boards excepted
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall apply to state boards that license the professions of the healing arts under the following statutes: (1) Chiropractics, § 17-81-101 et seq.; (2) Dentistry, § 17-82-101 et seq.; (3) Medicine and surgery, § 17-95-201 et seq.; (4) Nursing, § 17-87-101 et seq.; (5) Optometry, § 17-90-101 et seq.; (6) Pharmacy, § 17-92-101 et seq.; (7) Physical therapy, § 17-93-101 et seq.; (8) Podiatry, § 17-96-101 et seq.; (9) Psychology, § 17-97-201 et seq.; (10) Massage therapy, § 17-86-101 et seq.; or (11) Veterinary medicine, § 17-101-101 et seq. Acts 1971, No. 38, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-917.

Nothing in this act shall apply to state boards that license the professions of the healing arts under the following statutes:

(1) Chiropractics, § 17-81-101 et seq.;

(2) Dentistry, § 17-82-101 et seq.;

(3) Medicine and surgery, § 17-95-201 et seq.;

(4) Nursing, § 17-87-101 et seq.;

(5) Optometry, § 17-90-101 et seq.;

(6) Pharmacy, § 17-92-101 et seq.;

(7) Physical therapy, § 17-93-101 et seq.;

(8) Podiatry, § 17-96-101 et seq.;

(9) Psychology, § 17-97-201 et seq.;

(10) Massage therapy, § 17-86-101 et seq.; or

(11) Veterinary medicine, § 17-101-101 et seq.

Acts 1971, No. 38, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-917.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-515 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 25-20-515
Sewer payments by public agencies
Status: in_force

The public agencies shall be subject to the same rates and charges established by the public body for services rendered to the public agencies and shall pay the rates and charges when due. Acts 2009, No. 1371, § 1.

The public agencies shall be subject to the same rates and charges established by the public body for services rendered to the public agencies and shall pay the rates and charges when due.

Acts 2009, No. 1371, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-18-701 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 18 / Subchapter 7 / Section 25-18-701
Use of electronic records
Status: in_force

All state agencies shall use or permit the use of electronic records and electronic signatures. Acts 2007, No. 722, § 1.

All state agencies shall use or permit the use of electronic records and electronic signatures.

Acts 2007, No. 722, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-29-104 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 29 / Section 25-29-104
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall: (1) Provide telecommunications relay services, including, but not limited to, services that enable two-way communication between an individual who uses a TDD or other nonvoice terminal device and an individual who does not use such a device, for persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired; (2) Take other actions necessary and proper to provide telecommunications services to persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired; (3) Have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate, adopt bylaws for the regulation of the affairs and the conduct of its business, and prescribe rules and policies in connection with the performance of its functions and duties; (4) Adopt an official seal and alter it at pleasure; (5) Sue and be sued in its own name and plead and be impleaded; (6) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers and functions of the authority under this chapter, including contracts with persons, firms, corporations, and others; (7) Purchase insurance; and (8) Do any and all other acts and things necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to exercise the powers granted to it by this chapter. Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 19, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2933, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 4.

The Arkansas Deaf and Hard of Hearing Telecommunications Services Corporation shall:

(1) Provide telecommunications relay services, including, but not limited to, services that enable two-way communication between an individual who uses a TDD or other nonvoice terminal device and an individual who does not use such a device, for persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired;

(2) Take other actions necessary and proper to provide telecommunications services to persons who are Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, deaf and blind, or severely speech impaired;

(3) Have perpetual succession as a body politic and corporate, adopt bylaws for the regulation of the affairs and the conduct of its business, and prescribe rules and policies in connection with the performance of its functions and duties;

(4) Adopt an official seal and alter it at pleasure;

(5) Sue and be sued in its own name and plead and be impleaded;

(6) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers and functions of the authority under this chapter, including contracts with persons, firms, corporations, and others;

(7) Purchase insurance; and

(8) Do any and all other acts and things necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to exercise the powers granted to it by this chapter.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 84,§ 19, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2933, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1080, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-10-123 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-10-123
Programs and policies - Development
Status: in_force

The Office of Minority Mental Health shall develop programs and policies concerning the following: (1) Providing culturally relevant mental health services to minority individuals with mental illness; (2) Improving the availability and accessibility of mental health services to minority individuals with long-term mental illnesses; (3) Educating minority individuals with mental illness about their illness; (4) Providing minority families with education on mental illness; and (5) Providing accessible educational training within the mental health setting and the minority community. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 126, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1991, No. 1210, § 2.

The Office of Minority Mental Health shall develop programs and policies concerning the following:

(1) Providing culturally relevant mental health services to minority individuals with mental illness;

(2) Improving the availability and accessibility of mental health services to minority individuals with long-term mental illnesses;

(3) Educating minority individuals with mental illness about their illness;

(4) Providing minority families with education on mental illness; and

(5) Providing accessible educational training within the mental health setting and the minority community.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 126, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 980,§ 22, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1991, No. 1210, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-305 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-20-305
Powers and duties of board of commissioners
Status: in_force

All powers of any public body created under this subchapter shall be exercised by, or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the public body managed under the direction of, its board of commissioners, subject to any limitation set forth in the public body's certificate of incorporation or interlocal agreement. The duties of the board of commissioners shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Appointing a chief executive officer, who shall not be a member of the board of commissioners, and shall set compensation and other terms of employment for the chief executive officer; (2) Approving all budgets of the public entity; (3) Adopting such rules and bylaws as the board of commissioners may deem necessary and expedient for the proper ownership and operation of the consolidated waterworks system, and altering, changing, or amending the rules and bylaws at its discretion; and (4) Performing such other duties as shall be set forth in the interlocal agreement. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2929, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.

All powers of any public body created under this subchapter shall be exercised by, or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the public body managed under the direction of, its board of commissioners, subject to any limitation set forth in the public body's certificate of incorporation or interlocal agreement. The duties of the board of commissioners shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Appointing a chief executive officer, who shall not be a member of the board of commissioners, and shall set compensation and other terms of employment for the chief executive officer;

(2) Approving all budgets of the public entity;

(3) Adopting such rules and bylaws as the board of commissioners may deem necessary and expedient for the proper ownership and operation of the consolidated waterworks system, and altering, changing, or amending the rules and bylaws at its discretion; and

(4) Performing such other duties as shall be set forth in the interlocal agreement.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2929, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 982, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-103 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 1 / Section 25-1-103
Records related to third-party liability for services provided by state
Status: in_force

Records prepared by or in the possession of entities having potential liability for payment for services provided by or paid for in whole or part by an agency of the State of Arkansas shall be made available for inspection, review, audit, and other purposes of representatives of the State of Arkansas and its designee. This section applies to, but is not limited to, records of private health insurance carriers. Acts 1987, No. 895, § 1.

Records prepared by or in the possession of entities having potential liability for payment for services provided by or paid for in whole or part by an agency of the State of Arkansas shall be made available for inspection, review, audit, and other purposes of representatives of the State of Arkansas and its designee. This section applies to, but is not limited to, records of private health insurance carriers.

Acts 1987, No. 895, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-1-906 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 9 / Section 25-1-906
Promotion of diversity - Severability
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent state entities from promoting racial, cultural, or ethnic diversity or inclusiveness, provided such efforts are consistent with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit discussing, as part of a larger course of academic instruction, the divisive concepts listed in § 25-1-901 in an objective manner and without endorsement. (c) If any section of this subchapter, or the application of any provision of this subchapter to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this subchapter and the application of its provisions to any other persons or circumstances is severable. Added by Act 2021, No. 1100,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.

(a) Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent state entities from promoting racial, cultural, or ethnic diversity or inclusiveness, provided such efforts are consistent with the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit discussing, as part of a larger course of academic instruction, the divisive concepts listed in § 25-1-901 in an objective manner and without endorsement.

(c) If any section of this subchapter, or the application of any provision of this subchapter to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this subchapter and the application of its provisions to any other persons or circumstances is severable.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1100,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-10-201 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 25-10-201
Public policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas to furnish individuals who are blind or have visual impairments those services which are reasonably necessary to allow them the opportunity to lead full, useful, and productive lives and to expend funds available for that purpose in the most efficient and effective manner possible. (b) The General Assembly finds that this purpose may be best accomplished by the establishment of a Division of State Services for the Blind within the Department of Commerce with the necessary authority to administer the services and programs for individuals who are blind or have visual impairments. Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2020F, No. 168,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020. Acts 1983, No. 481, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-939.

(a) It is the public policy of the State of Arkansas to furnish individuals who are blind or have visual impairments those services which are reasonably necessary to allow them the opportunity to lead full, useful, and productive lives and to expend funds available for that purpose in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

(b) The General Assembly finds that this purpose may be best accomplished by the establishment of a Division of State Services for the Blind within the Department of Commerce with the necessary authority to administer the services and programs for individuals who are blind or have visual impairments.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 503,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2020F, No. 168,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020.

Acts 1983, No. 481, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-939.
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-15-304 — AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 25-15-304
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 809, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 759,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 809, § 2.