Ark. Code Ann. § 21-11-108 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-11-108
Payment of awards
Status: in_force

(a) When it is determined by the State Personnel Administrator that a monetary award is to be made under the rules of the Employee Suggestion System, he or she shall certify the amount to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall cause a transfer to be made of the amount of moneys awarded from the fund from which the benefiting employee is being paid to the State Central Services Fund. (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Treasurer of State shall issue warrants to employees for approved suggestions in accordance with this chapter. Acts 1981, No. 856, § 9; 1983, No. 31, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-4008, 12-4010.

(a) When it is determined by the State Personnel Administrator that a monetary award is to be made under the rules of the Employee Suggestion System, he or she shall certify the amount to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall cause a transfer to be made of the amount of moneys awarded from the fund from which the benefiting employee is being paid to the State Central Services Fund.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Treasurer of State shall issue warrants to employees for approved suggestions in accordance with this chapter.

Acts 1981, No. 856, § 9; 1983, No. 31, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-4008, 12-4010.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1402 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 14 / Section 21-5-1402
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 40, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2317, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2316, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2315, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2314, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2313, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 40, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2317, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2316, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2315, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2314, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2313, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1202 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 21-5-1202
Compensation of employees of state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education - Emergency activities
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act, § 21-4-201 et seq., during the period that an employee of a state agency or institution of higher education is called to active duty after September 11, 2001, as a member of the National Guard or any of the reserve components of the armed services by order of the President of the United States or the Governor of an emergency nature or contingency for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, the employee shall be eligible for continued proportionate salary payments which, when combined with the employee's active duty pay, incentives, and allowances, except for uniform and clothing allowances, equal the amount that the employee would have otherwise received but for the employee's required active duty under the order of the President of the United States or the Governor. (b) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall establish appropriate procedures for the administration of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6150, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2113, § 1.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Uniform Attendance and Leave Policy Act, § 21-4-201 et seq., during the period that an employee of a state agency or institution of higher education is called to active duty after September 11, 2001, as a member of the National Guard or any of the reserve components of the armed services by order of the President of the United States or the Governor of an emergency nature or contingency for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, the employee shall be eligible for continued proportionate salary payments which, when combined with the employee's active duty pay, incentives, and allowances, except for uniform and clothing allowances, equal the amount that the employee would have otherwise received but for the employee's required active duty under the order of the President of the United States or the Governor.

(b) The Department of Transformation and Shared Services shall establish appropriate procedures for the administration of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6150, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2113, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-1003 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 10 / Section 21-8-1003
Confidential information
Status: in_force

No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall disclose confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of the member's official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interests. Acts 1995, No. 1123, § 2; 2001, No. 1244, § 4.

No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall disclose confidential information acquired by him or her in the course of the member's official duties or use such information to further his or her personal interests.

Acts 1995, No. 1123, § 2; 2001, No. 1244, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-405 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 21-4-405
Payment of accrued leave to estate of wildlife officer or game warden
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission may pay all accrued and unused annual, holiday, and sick leave to the estate of a wildlife officer or game warden who dies in the line of duty. (b) A payment under subsection (a) of this section is subject to budgetary constraints and shall be disbursed after receipt of the official death certificate. Amended by Act 2023, No. 852,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2015, No. 552,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission may pay all accrued and unused annual, holiday, and sick leave to the estate of a wildlife officer or game warden who dies in the line of duty.

(b) A payment under subsection (a) of this section is subject to budgetary constraints and shall be disbursed after receipt of the official death certificate.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 852,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2015, No. 552,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-102 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-102
Commission fee and duplicate oath to be forwarded to Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With the exception of judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff, all civil and military state and county officers who are required by law to be commissioned by the Governor are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after their election. (2) All judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after the November general election. (3) Within fifteen (15) days after the commissions have been received, the officers shall forward their duplicate oaths to the Secretary of State to be recorded and filed in his or her office. (b) (1) In case any officer, elected or appointed and commissioned by the Governor, shall fail or neglect to apply for or procure his or her commission from the office of the Secretary of State within the time specified in subsection (a) of this section or shall, after the commission has been obtained, fail or neglect to forward to the office of the Secretary of State his or her duplicate oath for recordation in that office, within the time specified, then the office to which that person was commissioned shall be deemed vacant. (2) The Governor, on being satisfied from the official records of the office of the Secretary of State, by reason of any of the causes enumerated in this section, shall proceed to fill the vacancy in the manner provided by law. Acts 1875 (Adj. Sess.), No. 21, §§ 1, 2, p. 22; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1430, 1431; Pope's Dig., §§ 1677, 1678; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-202, 12-206; Acts 2003, No. 1298, § 1.

(a) (1) With the exception of judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff, all civil and military state and county officers who are required by law to be commissioned by the Governor are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after their election. (2) All judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after the November general election. (3) Within fifteen (15) days after the commissions have been received, the officers shall forward their duplicate oaths to the Secretary of State to be recorded and filed in his or her office.

(1) With the exception of judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff, all civil and military state and county officers who are required by law to be commissioned by the Governor are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after their election.

(2) All judges elected at the nonpartisan judicial general election without a runoff are required to forward the legal fee for their commissions to the Secretary of State within sixty (60) days after the November general election.

(3) Within fifteen (15) days after the commissions have been received, the officers shall forward their duplicate oaths to the Secretary of State to be recorded and filed in his or her office.

(b) (1) In case any officer, elected or appointed and commissioned by the Governor, shall fail or neglect to apply for or procure his or her commission from the office of the Secretary of State within the time specified in subsection (a) of this section or shall, after the commission has been obtained, fail or neglect to forward to the office of the Secretary of State his or her duplicate oath for recordation in that office, within the time specified, then the office to which that person was commissioned shall be deemed vacant. (2) The Governor, on being satisfied from the official records of the office of the Secretary of State, by reason of any of the causes enumerated in this section, shall proceed to fill the vacancy in the manner provided by law.

(1) In case any officer, elected or appointed and commissioned by the Governor, shall fail or neglect to apply for or procure his or her commission from the office of the Secretary of State within the time specified in subsection (a) of this section or shall, after the commission has been obtained, fail or neglect to forward to the office of the Secretary of State his or her duplicate oath for recordation in that office, within the time specified, then the office to which that person was commissioned shall be deemed vacant.

(2) The Governor, on being satisfied from the official records of the office of the Secretary of State, by reason of any of the causes enumerated in this section, shall proceed to fill the vacancy in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1875 (Adj. Sess.), No. 21, §§ 1, 2, p. 22; C. & M. Dig., §§ 1430, 1431; Pope's Dig., §§ 1677, 1678; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-202, 12-206; Acts 2003, No. 1298, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-1-305 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-1-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 380,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1961, No. 489, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-118.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 380,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1961, No. 489, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1201 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 21-5-1201
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Emergency nature or contingency" means: (A) Any case or imminent danger of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, or breach of peace; (B) A threat to the public health or security; or (C) A threat to the maintenance of law and order; and (2) "State agency" includes the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, and the State Highway Commission. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 75, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2113, § 3.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Emergency nature or contingency" means: (A) Any case or imminent danger of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, or breach of peace; (B) A threat to the public health or security; or (C) A threat to the maintenance of law and order; and

(A) Any case or imminent danger of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, or breach of peace;

(B) A threat to the public health or security; or

(C) A threat to the maintenance of law and order; and

(2) "State agency" includes the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, and the State Highway Commission.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 75, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 2113, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-7-208 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-7-208
Estimate of expenditures
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any officer coming within the purview of this subchapter may submit to the officer to whom he or she is required to make a report, as provided in this subchapter, an estimate of the amount of expenditures proposed. (2) The officer making the expenditures shall, with his or her annual report, make a full statement of particulars and produce vouchers showing the manner of expenditure of the amount. (b) (1) If the estimate is approved by the reviewing officer, no further approval of such amount shall be required. (2) If any officer shall submit his or her estimate of expenditure as provided for in subsection (a) of this section, and the estimate shall not be approved, the officer shall have the same right of appeal from the decision as provided in § 21-7-206 [repealed]. Acts 1875, No. 47, § 8, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4642; Pope's Dig., § 5731; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1809.

(a) (1) Any officer coming within the purview of this subchapter may submit to the officer to whom he or she is required to make a report, as provided in this subchapter, an estimate of the amount of expenditures proposed. (2) The officer making the expenditures shall, with his or her annual report, make a full statement of particulars and produce vouchers showing the manner of expenditure of the amount.

(1) Any officer coming within the purview of this subchapter may submit to the officer to whom he or she is required to make a report, as provided in this subchapter, an estimate of the amount of expenditures proposed.

(2) The officer making the expenditures shall, with his or her annual report, make a full statement of particulars and produce vouchers showing the manner of expenditure of the amount.

(b) (1) If the estimate is approved by the reviewing officer, no further approval of such amount shall be required. (2) If any officer shall submit his or her estimate of expenditure as provided for in subsection (a) of this section, and the estimate shall not be approved, the officer shall have the same right of appeal from the decision as provided in § 21-7-206 [repealed].

(1) If the estimate is approved by the reviewing officer, no further approval of such amount shall be required.

(2) If any officer shall submit his or her estimate of expenditure as provided for in subsection (a) of this section, and the estimate shall not be approved, the officer shall have the same right of appeal from the decision as provided in § 21-7-206 [repealed].

Acts 1875, No. 47, § 8, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4642; Pope's Dig., § 5731; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1809.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-3-509 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-3-509
State Personnel Administrator
Status: in_force

(a) The State Personnel Administrator shall have the responsibility to administer the cooperative education program. (b) The duties of the State Personnel Administrator include, but are not limited to: (1) Disseminating information on the availability of students through the cooperative education program and collecting requests for employment of cooperative education students; (2) Conveying state job opportunity information to eligible institutions, to include job titles, description of duties in general, and salary and wage information; (3) Promulgating and collecting application forms; (4) Conveying final employment and assignment decisions, in total, to all eligible institutions; (5) Keeping all necessary records both for the Office of Personnel Management and, as directed, by the Arkansas Cooperative Education Advisory Committee; and (6) All other activities necessary to the orderly and lawful administration of this subchapter and not otherwise specifically delegated by this subchapter. Acts 1975, No. 551, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2360.

(a) The State Personnel Administrator shall have the responsibility to administer the cooperative education program.

(b) The duties of the State Personnel Administrator include, but are not limited to: (1) Disseminating information on the availability of students through the cooperative education program and collecting requests for employment of cooperative education students; (2) Conveying state job opportunity information to eligible institutions, to include job titles, description of duties in general, and salary and wage information; (3) Promulgating and collecting application forms; (4) Conveying final employment and assignment decisions, in total, to all eligible institutions; (5) Keeping all necessary records both for the Office of Personnel Management and, as directed, by the Arkansas Cooperative Education Advisory Committee; and (6) All other activities necessary to the orderly and lawful administration of this subchapter and not otherwise specifically delegated by this subchapter.

(1) Disseminating information on the availability of students through the cooperative education program and collecting requests for employment of cooperative education students;

(2) Conveying state job opportunity information to eligible institutions, to include job titles, description of duties in general, and salary and wage information;

(3) Promulgating and collecting application forms;

(4) Conveying final employment and assignment decisions, in total, to all eligible institutions;

(5) Keeping all necessary records both for the Office of Personnel Management and, as directed, by the Arkansas Cooperative Education Advisory Committee; and

(6) All other activities necessary to the orderly and lawful administration of this subchapter and not otherwise specifically delegated by this subchapter.

Acts 1975, No. 551, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2360.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-502 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-6-502
Service of subpoena or warrant - Officers
Status: in_force

For issuing a subpoena or warrant of arrest and for summoning or arresting the witnesses, officers shall be allowed the same fees as are allowed to clerks and sheriffs for similar services. Acts 1875, No. 77, § 18, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., § 4586; Pope's Dig., § 5672; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1715.

For issuing a subpoena or warrant of arrest and for summoning or arresting the witnesses, officers shall be allowed the same fees as are allowed to clerks and sheriffs for similar services.

Acts 1875, No. 77, § 18, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., § 4586; Pope's Dig., § 5672; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1715.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-202 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-6-202
Secretary of State
Status: in_force

(a) The following fees shall be allowed for services performed by the Secretary of State and paid into the State Treasury in the same manner that all other fees are or shall be directed to be paid: (1) For affixing the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas, or the Seal of the Secretary of State to any instrument ............... $ 5.00 (2) For every commission issued to a citizen of another state or apostilles ............... 10.00 (3) For every commission issued to a state officer other than prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00 (4) For every commission issued to prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00 (5) For every commission issued to a sheriff, collector, clerk, county judge, treasurer, assessor, coroner, or surveyor ............... 10.00 (6) For every commission issued to any other county officer or justice of the peace other than members of the General Assembly ............... 5.00 (7) For all copies of records or other written or printed files in the office of the Secretary of State, and for recording, for every page ............... .80 (8) For all copies of maps, profiles, or other files of a similar nature, such fee as may be established by the Secretary of State, to be determined with reference to the amount of clerical labor and stationery required to make such copies, at the rate of not less than one dollar ($1.00) per hour for the time employed in making the copies. (b) All fees specified in this section shall be paid at the time the commission, certificate, instrument, or copy is delivered. Acts 1875, No. 77, § 1, p. 167; 1881, No. 40, § 1, p. 73; C. & M. Dig., § 4568; Acts 1927, No. 197, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5652; Acts 1957, No. 340, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1701; Acts 1989, No. 285, § 1.

(a) The following fees shall be allowed for services performed by the Secretary of State and paid into the State Treasury in the same manner that all other fees are or shall be directed to be paid: (1) For affixing the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas, or the Seal of the Secretary of State to any instrument ............... $ 5.00 (2) For every commission issued to a citizen of another state or apostilles ............... 10.00 (3) For every commission issued to a state officer other than prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00 (4) For every commission issued to prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00 (5) For every commission issued to a sheriff, collector, clerk, county judge, treasurer, assessor, coroner, or surveyor ............... 10.00 (6) For every commission issued to any other county officer or justice of the peace other than members of the General Assembly ............... 5.00 (7) For all copies of records or other written or printed files in the office of the Secretary of State, and for recording, for every page ............... .80 (8) For all copies of maps, profiles, or other files of a similar nature, such fee as may be established by the Secretary of State, to be determined with reference to the amount of clerical labor and stationery required to make such copies, at the rate of not less than one dollar ($1.00) per hour for the time employed in making the copies.

(1) For affixing the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas, or the Seal of the Secretary of State to any instrument ............... $ 5.00

(2) For every commission issued to a citizen of another state or apostilles ............... 10.00

(3) For every commission issued to a state officer other than prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00

(4) For every commission issued to prosecuting attorneys ............... 15.00

(5) For every commission issued to a sheriff, collector, clerk, county judge, treasurer, assessor, coroner, or surveyor ............... 10.00

(6) For every commission issued to any other county officer or justice of the peace other than members of the General Assembly ............... 5.00

(7) For all copies of records or other written or printed files in the office of the Secretary of State, and for recording, for every page ............... .80

(8) For all copies of maps, profiles, or other files of a similar nature, such fee as may be established by the Secretary of State, to be determined with reference to the amount of clerical labor and stationery required to make such copies, at the rate of not less than one dollar ($1.00) per hour for the time employed in making the copies.

(b) All fees specified in this section shall be paid at the time the commission, certificate, instrument, or copy is delivered.

Acts 1875, No. 77, § 1, p. 167; 1881, No. 40, § 1, p. 73; C. & M. Dig., § 4568; Acts 1927, No. 197, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5652; Acts 1957, No. 340, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1701; Acts 1989, No. 285, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-202 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-8-202
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any employee of the State of Arkansas, including employees of the state-supported institutions of higher education, who fails to file or who shall falsely file any statement as required under the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation. (b) Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1977, No. 849, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1632; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 141.

(a) Any employee of the State of Arkansas, including employees of the state-supported institutions of higher education, who fails to file or who shall falsely file any statement as required under the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation.

(b) Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in an amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 1977, No. 849, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1632; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 141.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-1-801 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 8 / Section 21-1-801
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Public employee" means a person who performs a full-time or part-time service for wages, salary, or other remuneration for a public employer. (B) "Public employee" includes without limitation a state employee under § 21-1-610 . (C) "Public employee" does not include a: (i) Public safety officer, including without limitation a: (a) Law enforcement officer; and (b) Firefighter; and (ii) Public transit system employee whose public employer is a recipient of a federal grant administered by the Federal Transit Administration; (2) "Public employer" means: (A) An agency, department, board, commission, division, office, bureau, council, authority, or other instrumentality of the state, including the offices of the various Arkansas elected constitutional officers and the General Assembly and its agencies, bureaus, and divisions; (B) A state-supported college, university, technical college, community college, or other institution of higher education or a department, division, or agency of a state institution of higher education; (C) The Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys' offices; and (D) A public school district, school, or an office or department of a public school district in Arkansas; and (3) "Strike" means a refusal to work organized by two (2) or more public employees as a form of protest in an attempt to gain a concession or concessions from a public employer. Added by Act 2021, No. 612,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Public employee" means a person who performs a full-time or part-time service for wages, salary, or other remuneration for a public employer. (B) "Public employee" includes without limitation a state employee under § 21-1-610 . (C) "Public employee" does not include a: (i) Public safety officer, including without limitation a: (a) Law enforcement officer; and (b) Firefighter; and (ii) Public transit system employee whose public employer is a recipient of a federal grant administered by the Federal Transit Administration;

(A) "Public employee" means a person who performs a full-time or part-time service for wages, salary, or other remuneration for a public employer.

(B) "Public employee" includes without limitation a state employee under § 21-1-610 .

(C) "Public employee" does not include a: (i) Public safety officer, including without limitation a: (a) Law enforcement officer; and (b) Firefighter; and (ii) Public transit system employee whose public employer is a recipient of a federal grant administered by the Federal Transit Administration;

(i) Public safety officer, including without limitation a: (a) Law enforcement officer; and (b) Firefighter; and

(a) Law enforcement officer; and

(b) Firefighter; and

(ii) Public transit system employee whose public employer is a recipient of a federal grant administered by the Federal Transit Administration;

(2) "Public employer" means: (A) An agency, department, board, commission, division, office, bureau, council, authority, or other instrumentality of the state, including the offices of the various Arkansas elected constitutional officers and the General Assembly and its agencies, bureaus, and divisions; (B) A state-supported college, university, technical college, community college, or other institution of higher education or a department, division, or agency of a state institution of higher education; (C) The Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys' offices; and (D) A public school district, school, or an office or department of a public school district in Arkansas; and

(A) An agency, department, board, commission, division, office, bureau, council, authority, or other instrumentality of the state, including the offices of the various Arkansas elected constitutional officers and the General Assembly and its agencies, bureaus, and divisions;

(B) A state-supported college, university, technical college, community college, or other institution of higher education or a department, division, or agency of a state institution of higher education;

(C) The Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys' offices; and

(D) A public school district, school, or an office or department of a public school district in Arkansas; and

(3) "Strike" means a refusal to work organized by two (2) or more public employees as a form of protest in an attempt to gain a concession or concessions from a public employer.

Added by Act 2021, No. 612,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-3-306 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-3-306
Rights of reservists - Legislative intent
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that any person who holds an other than temporary position in the employ of the State of Arkansas shall not be denied retention in employment or any promotion or other incident or advantage of employment or transferred involuntarily to another position because the person is a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces. (b) The provisions of the reemployment rights protections of § 12-62-413 and the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 as in effect on January 1, 2003, shall be applicable, and the refusal of any state official to comply therewith shall subject him or her to removal from office. (c) This section shall be retroactive and shall take effect as of the date of the entry of any state employee into one (1) of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. Acts 1973, No. 406, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2352 -- 12-2354; Acts 2003, No. 653, § 1.

(a) It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that any person who holds an other than temporary position in the employ of the State of Arkansas shall not be denied retention in employment or any promotion or other incident or advantage of employment or transferred involuntarily to another position because the person is a member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces.

(b) The provisions of the reemployment rights protections of § 12-62-413 and the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 as in effect on January 1, 2003, shall be applicable, and the refusal of any state official to comply therewith shall subject him or her to removal from office.

(c) This section shall be retroactive and shall take effect as of the date of the entry of any state employee into one (1) of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces.

Acts 1973, No. 406, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-2352 -- 12-2354; Acts 2003, No. 653, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-201 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-6-201
Auditor of State
Status: in_force

The following fee shall be paid into the State Treasury for services performed by the Auditor of State: For each certified transcript from the Auditor of State, to be paid by the person who shall desire the same ............... $ 1.00 Acts 1875, No. 77, § 2, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., § 4569; Pope's Dig., § 5653; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1702.

The following fee shall be paid into the State Treasury for services performed by the Auditor of State:

For each certified transcript from the Auditor of State, to be paid by the person who shall desire the same ............... $ 1.00

Acts 1875, No. 77, § 2, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., § 4569; Pope's Dig., § 5653; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-101 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-6-101
Fees in certain sections superseded
Status: in_force

The appropriate fee prescribed in §§ 21-6-306 , 21-6-402 , and 21-6-403 shall be in lieu of the fee prescribed in: (1) Section 18-44-117 for filing mechanics' and materialmen's liens; (2) Section 18-46-115 for filing medical, nursing, and hospital liens; and (3) Section 16-65-117 for filing judgments to establish judgment liens on lands. (4) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2023, No. 178,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1977, No. 333, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1720.2.

The appropriate fee prescribed in §§ 21-6-306 , 21-6-402 , and 21-6-403 shall be in lieu of the fee prescribed in:

(1) Section 18-44-117 for filing mechanics' and materialmen's liens;

(2) Section 18-46-115 for filing medical, nursing, and hospital liens; and

(3) Section 16-65-117 for filing judgments to establish judgment liens on lands.

(4) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2023, No. 178,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1977, No. 333, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1720.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-12-303 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 12 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-12-303
Appointment of temporary replacement
Status: in_force

(a) If a county quorum court district or township officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , the Governor shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term. (b) If a county elective officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , within thirty (30) days of the order of suspension the county quorum court shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term. Amended by Act 2021, No. 255,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1877, No. 63, § 4, p. 64; C. & M. Dig., § 10338; Pope's Dig., § 14338; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2104.

(a) If a county quorum court district or township officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , the Governor shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term.

(1) Until the suspension is lifted; or

(2) For the remainder of the term.

(b) If a county elective officer is suspended from office under § 21-12-301 , within thirty (30) days of the order of suspension the county quorum court shall temporarily appoint an officer in his or her place who shall hold the office: (1) Until the suspension is lifted; or (2) For the remainder of the term.

(1) Until the suspension is lifted; or

(2) For the remainder of the term.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 255,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1877, No. 63, § 4, p. 64; C. & M. Dig., § 10338; Pope's Dig., § 14338; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-205 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-4-205
Annual leave - Unused leave
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, whenever an employee is separated from the state agency by reason of resignation, layoff, termination of appointment, or dismissal, the unused annual leave to his or her credit as of his or her last duty date shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed thirty (30) working days, inclusive of holidays. (2) Unused annual leave to the credit of the following shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed forty-five (45) working days, inclusive of holidays: (A) A fire and emergency service employee under § 21-4-204(a)(2) ; and (B) A critical-need employee. (b) (1) Unused accumulated annual leave of a deceased employee, not to exceed thirty (30) days, shall be payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment. (2) Payment for services of an employee on leave with pay status at the time of death shall continue through close of business on the day of demise. (3) No payment shall be made in any case until it shall have been determined that the deceased was not indebted to the agency. (4) A voucher shall be prepared for the money due to be made payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment. (c) (1) If at the end of a calendar year the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee exceeds forty-five (45) days and one (1) or more written or electronic requests by the critical-need employee to use annual leave were denied in written or electronic form due to the staffing needs of the state agency employing the critical-need employee, then the amount of the annual leave that was requested by the critical-need employee but denied shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment to the critical-need employee. (2) The total amount of the lump-sum payment to a critical-need employee under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall not exceed the value of the cumulative annual leave exceeding forty-five (45) days at the end of the calendar year. (d) (1) A state agency: (A) Shall monitor the annual leave balance of a critical-need employee; and (B) May request that a critical-need employee use annual leave to avoid his or her cumulative annual leave's exceeding forty-five (45) days. (2) (A) If a state agency determines the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee will exceed forty-five (45) days at the end of a calendar year, the state agency employing the critical-need employee may instruct the critical-need employee to use annual leave on one (1) or more specified dates prior to the end of the calendar year. (B) A state agency instructing a critical-need employee to use annual leave under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall notify the employee at least fourteen (14) days before a specified date to use annual leave. Amended by Act 2021, No. 378,§ 4, eff. 3/17/2021. Acts 1975, No. 567, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2367; Acts 2007, No. 606, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, whenever an employee is separated from the state agency by reason of resignation, layoff, termination of appointment, or dismissal, the unused annual leave to his or her credit as of his or her last duty date shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed thirty (30) working days, inclusive of holidays. (2) Unused annual leave to the credit of the following shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed forty-five (45) working days, inclusive of holidays: (A) A fire and emergency service employee under § 21-4-204(a)(2) ; and (B) A critical-need employee.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, whenever an employee is separated from the state agency by reason of resignation, layoff, termination of appointment, or dismissal, the unused annual leave to his or her credit as of his or her last duty date shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed thirty (30) working days, inclusive of holidays.

(2) Unused annual leave to the credit of the following shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment, not to exceed forty-five (45) working days, inclusive of holidays: (A) A fire and emergency service employee under § 21-4-204(a)(2) ; and (B) A critical-need employee.

(A) A fire and emergency service employee under § 21-4-204(a)(2) ; and

(B) A critical-need employee.

(b) (1) Unused accumulated annual leave of a deceased employee, not to exceed thirty (30) days, shall be payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment. (2) Payment for services of an employee on leave with pay status at the time of death shall continue through close of business on the day of demise. (3) No payment shall be made in any case until it shall have been determined that the deceased was not indebted to the agency. (4) A voucher shall be prepared for the money due to be made payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment.

(1) Unused accumulated annual leave of a deceased employee, not to exceed thirty (30) days, shall be payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment.

(2) Payment for services of an employee on leave with pay status at the time of death shall continue through close of business on the day of demise.

(3) No payment shall be made in any case until it shall have been determined that the deceased was not indebted to the agency.

(4) A voucher shall be prepared for the money due to be made payable either to the estate of the deceased or to an individual authorized to receive such payment.

(c) (1) If at the end of a calendar year the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee exceeds forty-five (45) days and one (1) or more written or electronic requests by the critical-need employee to use annual leave were denied in written or electronic form due to the staffing needs of the state agency employing the critical-need employee, then the amount of the annual leave that was requested by the critical-need employee but denied shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment to the critical-need employee. (2) The total amount of the lump-sum payment to a critical-need employee under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall not exceed the value of the cumulative annual leave exceeding forty-five (45) days at the end of the calendar year.

(1) If at the end of a calendar year the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee exceeds forty-five (45) days and one (1) or more written or electronic requests by the critical-need employee to use annual leave were denied in written or electronic form due to the staffing needs of the state agency employing the critical-need employee, then the amount of the annual leave that was requested by the critical-need employee but denied shall be liquidated by a lump-sum payment to the critical-need employee.

(2) The total amount of the lump-sum payment to a critical-need employee under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall not exceed the value of the cumulative annual leave exceeding forty-five (45) days at the end of the calendar year.

(d) (1) A state agency: (A) Shall monitor the annual leave balance of a critical-need employee; and (B) May request that a critical-need employee use annual leave to avoid his or her cumulative annual leave's exceeding forty-five (45) days. (2) (A) If a state agency determines the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee will exceed forty-five (45) days at the end of a calendar year, the state agency employing the critical-need employee may instruct the critical-need employee to use annual leave on one (1) or more specified dates prior to the end of the calendar year. (B) A state agency instructing a critical-need employee to use annual leave under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall notify the employee at least fourteen (14) days before a specified date to use annual leave.

(1) A state agency: (A) Shall monitor the annual leave balance of a critical-need employee; and (B) May request that a critical-need employee use annual leave to avoid his or her cumulative annual leave's exceeding forty-five (45) days.

(A) Shall monitor the annual leave balance of a critical-need employee; and

(B) May request that a critical-need employee use annual leave to avoid his or her cumulative annual leave's exceeding forty-five (45) days.

(2) (A) If a state agency determines the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee will exceed forty-five (45) days at the end of a calendar year, the state agency employing the critical-need employee may instruct the critical-need employee to use annual leave on one (1) or more specified dates prior to the end of the calendar year. (B) A state agency instructing a critical-need employee to use annual leave under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall notify the employee at least fourteen (14) days before a specified date to use annual leave.

(A) If a state agency determines the cumulative annual leave of a critical-need employee will exceed forty-five (45) days at the end of a calendar year, the state agency employing the critical-need employee may instruct the critical-need employee to use annual leave on one (1) or more specified dates prior to the end of the calendar year.

(B) A state agency instructing a critical-need employee to use annual leave under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall notify the employee at least fourteen (14) days before a specified date to use annual leave.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 378,§ 4, eff. 3/17/2021.

Acts 1975, No. 567, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2367; Acts 2007, No. 606, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-419 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 4 / Section 21-5-419
Mandatory reserve balance - Funding mechanism established to maintain reserve balance - Legislative intent - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that: (1) The Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall: (A) Maintain a reserve balance to ensure the solvency of the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program; and (B) Work to achieve an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program; and (2) Maintaining an optimal reserve balance is necessary to moderate the effect of premium rate increases and premium rate decreases on members of the program. (b) As used in this section, "reserve balance" means the amount in a fund that includes the existing balance, minus the claims that have been incurred but not reported, and calculated as a percentage of expenses for each year for the: (1) Arkansas State Employees Health Benefit Plan; or (2) Arkansas Public School Employees Health Benefit Plan. (c) (1) Beginning in plan year 2023, the director shall take any actions necessary to achieve and maintain an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program. (2) An acceptable reserve balance amount is: (A) No less than twelve percent (12%) for state employees; and (B) No less than twelve percent (12%) for public school employees. (d) Annually by April 30, the director shall: (1) Calculate the projected reserve balance for: (A) The remaining calendar year; and (B) The next three (3) calendar years; (2) Determine whether the amount of revenue collected by the Employee Benefits Division is projected to satisfy the optimal reserve balance for state employees and the optimal reserve balance for public school employees established under subdivision (c)(1) of this section for the remaining calendar year; (3) Notify the Legislative Council of the projected reserve balance for the remaining calendar year as described in subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section; and (4) Submit for prior approval by the Legislative Council his or her plan to achieve or maintain the optimal reserve balance. (e) If the director's determination under subdivision (d)(2) of this section does not equal or exceed the acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, the director shall notify the Legislative Council of the need to convene to consider providing additional funding. (f) (1) The Legislative Council shall review the director's determination required under subsection (d) of this section and, if additional funding is needed to maintain the acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, may: (A) Recommend that the Governor call an extraordinary session of the General Assembly; or (B) Take further action as may be appropriate. (2) If, by July 30 following the Legislative Council's review of the director's determination under subdivision (f)(1) of this section, the General Assembly fails to provide funding to maintain an acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, the director shall initiate a process to collect the required additional revenue from program participants through premium rate increases or reducing program benefits, or both, for the next plan year. (g) (1) If the director determines that the reserve balance for state employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%) or that the reserve balance for public school employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%), with the approval of the Legislative Council, the director may elect to use the excess to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits. (2) If the director does not elect under subdivision (g)(1) of this section to use the amount exceeding sixteen percent (16%) to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits, the director shall report to the Legislative Council his or her rationale for not lowering premium rate increases for the next plan year or for not expanding program benefits. Added by Act 2022, No. 108,§ 1, eff. 3/1/2022.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that: (1) The Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall: (A) Maintain a reserve balance to ensure the solvency of the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program; and (B) Work to achieve an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program; and (2) Maintaining an optimal reserve balance is necessary to moderate the effect of premium rate increases and premium rate decreases on members of the program.

(1) The Director of the Employee Benefits Division shall: (A) Maintain a reserve balance to ensure the solvency of the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program; and (B) Work to achieve an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program; and

(A) Maintain a reserve balance to ensure the solvency of the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program; and

(B) Work to achieve an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program; and

(2) Maintaining an optimal reserve balance is necessary to moderate the effect of premium rate increases and premium rate decreases on members of the program.

(b) As used in this section, "reserve balance" means the amount in a fund that includes the existing balance, minus the claims that have been incurred but not reported, and calculated as a percentage of expenses for each year for the: (1) Arkansas State Employees Health Benefit Plan; or (2) Arkansas Public School Employees Health Benefit Plan.

(1) Arkansas State Employees Health Benefit Plan; or

(2) Arkansas Public School Employees Health Benefit Plan.

(c) (1) Beginning in plan year 2023, the director shall take any actions necessary to achieve and maintain an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program. (2) An acceptable reserve balance amount is: (A) No less than twelve percent (12%) for state employees; and (B) No less than twelve percent (12%) for public school employees.

(1) Beginning in plan year 2023, the director shall take any actions necessary to achieve and maintain an optimal reserve balance of fourteen percent (14%) to ensure the solvency of the program.

(2) An acceptable reserve balance amount is: (A) No less than twelve percent (12%) for state employees; and (B) No less than twelve percent (12%) for public school employees.

(A) No less than twelve percent (12%) for state employees; and

(B) No less than twelve percent (12%) for public school employees.

(d) Annually by April 30, the director shall: (1) Calculate the projected reserve balance for: (A) The remaining calendar year; and (B) The next three (3) calendar years; (2) Determine whether the amount of revenue collected by the Employee Benefits Division is projected to satisfy the optimal reserve balance for state employees and the optimal reserve balance for public school employees established under subdivision (c)(1) of this section for the remaining calendar year; (3) Notify the Legislative Council of the projected reserve balance for the remaining calendar year as described in subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section; and (4) Submit for prior approval by the Legislative Council his or her plan to achieve or maintain the optimal reserve balance.

(1) Calculate the projected reserve balance for: (A) The remaining calendar year; and (B) The next three (3) calendar years;

(A) The remaining calendar year; and

(B) The next three (3) calendar years;

(2) Determine whether the amount of revenue collected by the Employee Benefits Division is projected to satisfy the optimal reserve balance for state employees and the optimal reserve balance for public school employees established under subdivision (c)(1) of this section for the remaining calendar year;

(3) Notify the Legislative Council of the projected reserve balance for the remaining calendar year as described in subdivision (d)(1)(A) of this section; and

(4) Submit for prior approval by the Legislative Council his or her plan to achieve or maintain the optimal reserve balance.

(e) If the director's determination under subdivision (d)(2) of this section does not equal or exceed the acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, the director shall notify the Legislative Council of the need to convene to consider providing additional funding.

(f) (1) The Legislative Council shall review the director's determination required under subsection (d) of this section and, if additional funding is needed to maintain the acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, may: (A) Recommend that the Governor call an extraordinary session of the General Assembly; or (B) Take further action as may be appropriate. (2) If, by July 30 following the Legislative Council's review of the director's determination under subdivision (f)(1) of this section, the General Assembly fails to provide funding to maintain an acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, the director shall initiate a process to collect the required additional revenue from program participants through premium rate increases or reducing program benefits, or both, for the next plan year.

(1) The Legislative Council shall review the director's determination required under subsection (d) of this section and, if additional funding is needed to maintain the acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, may: (A) Recommend that the Governor call an extraordinary session of the General Assembly; or (B) Take further action as may be appropriate.

(A) Recommend that the Governor call an extraordinary session of the General Assembly; or

(B) Take further action as may be appropriate.

(2) If, by July 30 following the Legislative Council's review of the director's determination under subdivision (f)(1) of this section, the General Assembly fails to provide funding to maintain an acceptable reserve balance amount as described in subdivision (c)(2) of this section, the director shall initiate a process to collect the required additional revenue from program participants through premium rate increases or reducing program benefits, or both, for the next plan year.

(g) (1) If the director determines that the reserve balance for state employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%) or that the reserve balance for public school employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%), with the approval of the Legislative Council, the director may elect to use the excess to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits. (2) If the director does not elect under subdivision (g)(1) of this section to use the amount exceeding sixteen percent (16%) to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits, the director shall report to the Legislative Council his or her rationale for not lowering premium rate increases for the next plan year or for not expanding program benefits.

(1) If the director determines that the reserve balance for state employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%) or that the reserve balance for public school employees will exceed sixteen percent (16%), with the approval of the Legislative Council, the director may elect to use the excess to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits.

(2) If the director does not elect under subdivision (g)(1) of this section to use the amount exceeding sixteen percent (16%) to directly benefit the program through lowering of premium rates for the next plan year or through expanding program benefits, the director shall report to the Legislative Council his or her rationale for not lowering premium rate increases for the next plan year or for not expanding program benefits.

Added by Act 2022, No. 108,§ 1, eff. 3/1/2022.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-7-302 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-7-302
Quarterly statement by Auditor of State
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the Auditor of State, on the first day of January, March, July, and October to file with the Governor a report and statement showing: (1) The different amounts of money which, during the preceding quarter, have been charged upon his or her books to the various fiscal officers of the state; (2) What disbursements or settlements during the quarter have been made by him or her; and (3) In what manner the disbursements or settlements have been made. Acts 1883, No. 119, § 2, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., § 8087; Pope's Dig., § 10425; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1902.

It shall be the duty of the Auditor of State, on the first day of January, March, July, and October to file with the Governor a report and statement showing:

(1) The different amounts of money which, during the preceding quarter, have been charged upon his or her books to the various fiscal officers of the state;

(2) What disbursements or settlements during the quarter have been made by him or her; and

(3) In what manner the disbursements or settlements have been made.

Acts 1883, No. 119, § 2, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., § 8087; Pope's Dig., § 10425; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-416 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 4 / Section 21-6-416
Court clerks - Technology fees - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The court technology fee to be charged by the clerks of the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts of this state shall be as prescribed in this section. (2) No portion of the court technology fee shall be refunded. (b) The court technology fee is as follows: (1) For all civil actions and misdemeanors filed in either the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals............... $15.00 (2) For initiating a cause of action in the civil, domestic relations, or probate division of circuit court, including appeals............... 15.00 (3) For initiating a cause of action in the civil or small claims division of district court............... 15.00. (c) (1) The fee provided under subdivision (b)(1) of this section collected in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be remitted by the Clerk of the Supreme Court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Office of Administrative Services for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 . (2) The fee provided under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section collected in circuit court or district court shall be remitted by the county or city official, agency, or department designated under § 16-13-709 as primarily responsible for the collection of fines assessed in circuit court or district court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the section, on a form provided by the office, for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 . (d) No fee shall be charged or collected by the clerks of the circuit or district courts when the court by order, under Rule 72 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, allows an indigent person to prosecute a cause of action in forma pauperis. (e) Prosecuting attorneys filing actions on behalf of the state, with the exception of child support cases, are exempt from paying fees under this section. (f) Fees under this section shall not be charged or collected in cases brought in the circuit court under the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq., by a governmental entity or nonprofit corporation, including without limitation an attorney ad litem appointed in a dependency-neglect case or the Department of Human Services. (g) As used in this section, "circuit court clerk" means the circuit clerk and with respect to probate matters any county clerk who serves as ex officio clerk of the probate division of the circuit court. Acts 2009, No. 328, § 7.

(a) (1) The court technology fee to be charged by the clerks of the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts of this state shall be as prescribed in this section. (2) No portion of the court technology fee shall be refunded.

(1) The court technology fee to be charged by the clerks of the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts of this state shall be as prescribed in this section.

(2) No portion of the court technology fee shall be refunded.

(b) The court technology fee is as follows: (1) For all civil actions and misdemeanors filed in either the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals............... $15.00 (2) For initiating a cause of action in the civil, domestic relations, or probate division of circuit court, including appeals............... 15.00 (3) For initiating a cause of action in the civil or small claims division of district court............... 15.00.

(1) For all civil actions and misdemeanors filed in either the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals............... $15.00

(2) For initiating a cause of action in the civil, domestic relations, or probate division of circuit court, including appeals............... 15.00

(3) For initiating a cause of action in the civil or small claims division of district court............... 15.00.

(c) (1) The fee provided under subdivision (b)(1) of this section collected in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be remitted by the Clerk of the Supreme Court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Office of Administrative Services for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 . (2) The fee provided under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section collected in circuit court or district court shall be remitted by the county or city official, agency, or department designated under § 16-13-709 as primarily responsible for the collection of fines assessed in circuit court or district court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the section, on a form provided by the office, for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 .

(1) The fee provided under subdivision (b)(1) of this section collected in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be remitted by the Clerk of the Supreme Court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Office of Administrative Services for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 .

(2) The fee provided under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section collected in circuit court or district court shall be remitted by the county or city official, agency, or department designated under § 16-13-709 as primarily responsible for the collection of fines assessed in circuit court or district court on or before the fifteenth day of each month to the section, on a form provided by the office, for deposit into the Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund established by § 16-13-712 .

(d) No fee shall be charged or collected by the clerks of the circuit or district courts when the court by order, under Rule 72 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, allows an indigent person to prosecute a cause of action in forma pauperis.

(e) Prosecuting attorneys filing actions on behalf of the state, with the exception of child support cases, are exempt from paying fees under this section.

(f) Fees under this section shall not be charged or collected in cases brought in the circuit court under the Arkansas Juvenile Code of 1989, § 9-27-301 et seq., by a governmental entity or nonprofit corporation, including without limitation an attorney ad litem appointed in a dependency-neglect case or the Department of Human Services.

(g) As used in this section, "circuit court clerk" means the circuit clerk and with respect to probate matters any county clerk who serves as ex officio clerk of the probate division of the circuit court.

Acts 2009, No. 328, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-507 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-5-507
Payments by administrator
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Director of the Employee Benefits Division or the appropriate officer of the county, city, town, or other political subdivision designated to administer the deferred compensation program is authorized: (1) To make payments of premiums for the purchase of annuity contracts under the deferred compensation program; and (2) To make deferrals to a trustee or custodian holding fixed or variable life insurance contracts, annuity contracts, mutual funds, pooled investment funds, or other investment vehicles under the deferred compensation program. (b) The payments and deferrals shall not be construed to be a prohibited use of the general assets of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision. Acts 1975, No. 669, § 5; 1977, No. 937, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1622; Acts 1999, No. 1280, § 15; 2001, No. 1596, § 3; 2007, No. 1009, § 16.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Director of the Employee Benefits Division or the appropriate officer of the county, city, town, or other political subdivision designated to administer the deferred compensation program is authorized: (1) To make payments of premiums for the purchase of annuity contracts under the deferred compensation program; and (2) To make deferrals to a trustee or custodian holding fixed or variable life insurance contracts, annuity contracts, mutual funds, pooled investment funds, or other investment vehicles under the deferred compensation program.

(1) To make payments of premiums for the purchase of annuity contracts under the deferred compensation program; and

(2) To make deferrals to a trustee or custodian holding fixed or variable life insurance contracts, annuity contracts, mutual funds, pooled investment funds, or other investment vehicles under the deferred compensation program.

(b) The payments and deferrals shall not be construed to be a prohibited use of the general assets of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision.

Acts 1975, No. 669, § 5; 1977, No. 937, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1622; Acts 1999, No. 1280, § 15; 2001, No. 1596, § 3; 2007, No. 1009, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-1002 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 10 / Section 21-8-1002
Use of position for privileges or exemptions
Status: in_force

No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself or herself or others. Acts 1995, No. 1123, § 2; 2001, No. 1244, § 3.

No member of a state board or commission or board member of an entity receiving state funds shall use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself or herself or others.

Acts 1995, No. 1123, § 2; 2001, No. 1244, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-1-803 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 8 / Section 21-1-803
Prohibited activities
Status: in_force

(a) A public employee willfully refuses to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer when, acting in concert with one (1) or more public employees, he or she: (1) Strikes or walks away from the duties of his or her employment with the public employer; (2) Physically obstructs the activity or operation of the public employer; or (3) Physically impedes the operations of a public employer. (b) A public employee who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be terminated by the public employer. (c) A public employee terminated under subsection (b) of this section is ineligible for employment with a public employer in any position or capacity for twelve (12) months after being terminated for willfully refusing to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer. (d) A public employer shall include in the public employer's personnel manual a statement that willfully refusing to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer constitutes grounds for dismissal. Added by Act 2021, No. 612,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A public employee willfully refuses to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer when, acting in concert with one (1) or more public employees, he or she: (1) Strikes or walks away from the duties of his or her employment with the public employer; (2) Physically obstructs the activity or operation of the public employer; or (3) Physically impedes the operations of a public employer.

(1) Strikes or walks away from the duties of his or her employment with the public employer;

(2) Physically obstructs the activity or operation of the public employer; or

(3) Physically impedes the operations of a public employer.

(b) A public employee who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be terminated by the public employer.

(c) A public employee terminated under subsection (b) of this section is ineligible for employment with a public employer in any position or capacity for twelve (12) months after being terminated for willfully refusing to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer.

(d) A public employer shall include in the public employer's personnel manual a statement that willfully refusing to perform the duties of his or her employment with a public employer constitutes grounds for dismissal.

Added by Act 2021, No. 612,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-7-209 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-7-209
Credit for fees prohibited - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as stated in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, no officer coming within the purview of this subchapter shall give credit to any person for fees or other emoluments or perquisites of his or her office unless in cases where parties are permitted by law to give bond for costs and the bond has been given as prescribed by law. (2) In case any such prohibited credit shall be given, the amount thereof shall be charged to the officer as cash. (b) A public officer performing services for an agency of the State of Arkansas for which a fee is provided in § 21-6-307 or § 21-6-406 may extend credit to that agency provided that statements demanding payment are submitted on at least a quarterly basis. (c) (1) Circuit court clerks and probate clerks of the circuit court, sheriffs, and other elected county officials are authorized to extend credit for the payment of court costs and fees to licensed attorneys, financial institutions, improvement districts, and state and federal agencies and may extend credit for payment of recording fees to the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) Each official may establish policies within his or her office to implement the provisions of this section, which shall include a provision that withdraws this privilege from any person whose account remains past due and unpaid for thirty (30) days until the delinquent account is paid in full. (d) When elected county officials are authorized to extend credit to attorneys or other persons or entities or agencies for court costs and fees and the official does so and is unable to collect such court costs or fees from the person, entity, or agency, the official shall not be personally liable for payment of such court costs and fees. Acts 1875, No. 47, § 7, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4641; Pope's Dig., § 5730; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1736; Acts 1987, No. 720, § 1; 1989, No. 269, § 1; 1989, No. 871, § 1; 2001, No. 854, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as stated in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, no officer coming within the purview of this subchapter shall give credit to any person for fees or other emoluments or perquisites of his or her office unless in cases where parties are permitted by law to give bond for costs and the bond has been given as prescribed by law. (2) In case any such prohibited credit shall be given, the amount thereof shall be charged to the officer as cash.

(1) Except as stated in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, no officer coming within the purview of this subchapter shall give credit to any person for fees or other emoluments or perquisites of his or her office unless in cases where parties are permitted by law to give bond for costs and the bond has been given as prescribed by law.

(2) In case any such prohibited credit shall be given, the amount thereof shall be charged to the officer as cash.

(b) A public officer performing services for an agency of the State of Arkansas for which a fee is provided in § 21-6-307 or § 21-6-406 may extend credit to that agency provided that statements demanding payment are submitted on at least a quarterly basis.

(c) (1) Circuit court clerks and probate clerks of the circuit court, sheriffs, and other elected county officials are authorized to extend credit for the payment of court costs and fees to licensed attorneys, financial institutions, improvement districts, and state and federal agencies and may extend credit for payment of recording fees to the Commissioner of State Lands. (2) Each official may establish policies within his or her office to implement the provisions of this section, which shall include a provision that withdraws this privilege from any person whose account remains past due and unpaid for thirty (30) days until the delinquent account is paid in full.

(1) Circuit court clerks and probate clerks of the circuit court, sheriffs, and other elected county officials are authorized to extend credit for the payment of court costs and fees to licensed attorneys, financial institutions, improvement districts, and state and federal agencies and may extend credit for payment of recording fees to the Commissioner of State Lands.

(2) Each official may establish policies within his or her office to implement the provisions of this section, which shall include a provision that withdraws this privilege from any person whose account remains past due and unpaid for thirty (30) days until the delinquent account is paid in full.

(d) When elected county officials are authorized to extend credit to attorneys or other persons or entities or agencies for court costs and fees and the official does so and is unable to collect such court costs or fees from the person, entity, or agency, the official shall not be personally liable for payment of such court costs and fees.

Acts 1875, No. 47, § 7, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4641; Pope's Dig., § 5730; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1736; Acts 1987, No. 720, § 1; 1989, No. 269, § 1; 1989, No. 871, § 1; 2001, No. 854, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-702 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 7 / Section 21-8-702
Forms
Status: in_force

Forms used by persons in filing statements as required in this subchapter shall provide for the signature of the person, under penalty of false swearing, with respect to the truth and accuracy of the statements made on the form. Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 45.

Forms used by persons in filing statements as required in this subchapter shall provide for the signature of the person, under penalty of false swearing, with respect to the truth and accuracy of the statements made on the form.

Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 3; 1999, No. 553, § 45.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1417 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 14 / Section 21-5-1417
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2345, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2344, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2345, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2344, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-209 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-4-209
Maternity leave
Status: in_force

(a) Maternity leave shall be treated as any other leave for sickness or disability. Accumulated sick leave and annual leave, if requested by the employee, shall be granted for maternity use, after which leave without pay may be used. (b) Catastrophic leave under § 21-4-214 may be used for maternity leave. Amended by Act 2017, No. 182,§ 3, eff. 2/16/2017. Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368.

(a) Maternity leave shall be treated as any other leave for sickness or disability. Accumulated sick leave and annual leave, if requested by the employee, shall be granted for maternity use, after which leave without pay may be used.

(b) Catastrophic leave under § 21-4-214 may be used for maternity leave.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 182,§ 3, eff. 2/16/2017.

Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-109 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-14-109
Performance of duties for corporation
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be lawful for any notary public who is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee of a bank or other corporation to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by the corporation, or to administer an oath to any other stockholder, director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or to protest for nonacceptance or nonpayment bills of exchange, drafts, checks, notes, and other negotiable instruments which may be owned or held for collection by the corporation. (b) It shall be unlawful for any notary public to take the acknowledgment of an instrument executed by or to a bank or other corporation of which he or she is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee where the notary public is a party to the instrument, either individually or as a representative of the corporation, or to protest any negotiable instrument owned or held for collection by the corporation, where the notary public is individually a party to the instrument. Acts 1953, No. 331, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1411.

(a) It shall be lawful for any notary public who is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee of a bank or other corporation to take the acknowledgment of any party to any written instrument executed to or by the corporation, or to administer an oath to any other stockholder, director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or to protest for nonacceptance or nonpayment bills of exchange, drafts, checks, notes, and other negotiable instruments which may be owned or held for collection by the corporation.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any notary public to take the acknowledgment of an instrument executed by or to a bank or other corporation of which he or she is a stockholder, director, officer, or employee where the notary public is a party to the instrument, either individually or as a representative of the corporation, or to protest any negotiable instrument owned or held for collection by the corporation, where the notary public is individually a party to the instrument.

Acts 1953, No. 331, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-103 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-5-103
Insufficient funds for payment of county salaries
Status: in_force

If, in any year, the funds available for the payment of salaries of elected county officers and employees of a county are inadequate to pay all such salaries and it becomes necessary to reduce salaries, the salary of each elected constitutional officer and each employee in the county shall be reduced in the same percentage. Acts 1975, No. 568, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1627.

If, in any year, the funds available for the payment of salaries of elected county officers and employees of a county are inadequate to pay all such salaries and it becomes necessary to reduce salaries, the salary of each elected constitutional officer and each employee in the county shall be reduced in the same percentage.

Acts 1975, No. 568, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1627.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-113 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-113
Discrepancies in accounts - Effect on surety
Status: in_force

(a) If any discrepancies are found in the accounts of an officer, the Auditor of State and the county clerk shall immediately notify the bonding company, and the penalties as prescribed in §§ 26-39-215 , 26-39-501 , and 26-39-502 shall not apply until sixty (60) days have expired from the official notification. (b) (1) (A) If the accounts are found to be correct, then, after final settlement has been made, the county clerk shall issue a quietus to the officer and shall forward a copy to the Auditor of State. (B) Issuance of a quietus shall automatically release bondsmen or sureties of the official from any and all liability on the bond in force for the term or part thereof covered by the final settlement. (2) However, if any discrepancy is found in the account of the county clerk or circuit clerk, the county judge shall immediately notify the bonding company. Acts 1927, No. 85, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10443; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-236.

(a) If any discrepancies are found in the accounts of an officer, the Auditor of State and the county clerk shall immediately notify the bonding company, and the penalties as prescribed in §§ 26-39-215 , 26-39-501 , and 26-39-502 shall not apply until sixty (60) days have expired from the official notification.

(b) (1) (A) If the accounts are found to be correct, then, after final settlement has been made, the county clerk shall issue a quietus to the officer and shall forward a copy to the Auditor of State. (B) Issuance of a quietus shall automatically release bondsmen or sureties of the official from any and all liability on the bond in force for the term or part thereof covered by the final settlement. (2) However, if any discrepancy is found in the account of the county clerk or circuit clerk, the county judge shall immediately notify the bonding company.

(1) (A) If the accounts are found to be correct, then, after final settlement has been made, the county clerk shall issue a quietus to the officer and shall forward a copy to the Auditor of State. (B) Issuance of a quietus shall automatically release bondsmen or sureties of the official from any and all liability on the bond in force for the term or part thereof covered by the final settlement.

(A) If the accounts are found to be correct, then, after final settlement has been made, the county clerk shall issue a quietus to the officer and shall forward a copy to the Auditor of State.

(B) Issuance of a quietus shall automatically release bondsmen or sureties of the official from any and all liability on the bond in force for the term or part thereof covered by the final settlement.

(2) However, if any discrepancy is found in the account of the county clerk or circuit clerk, the county judge shall immediately notify the bonding company.

Acts 1927, No. 85, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 10443; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-236.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-301 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-6-301
Fees not basis for compensation
Status: in_force

(a) Fees of the office shall not be the basis of compensation for officers or employees of county offices. (b) All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, and other remunerations allowed to any county officer or employee shall be made only on specific appropriation by the quorum court of the county. The quorum court shall make those appropriations required by law. (c) All expense allowances and remunerations other than salary allowed to any county officer or employee by law shall be paid only for actual expenses incurred in the official performance of duties as attested by vouchers certified by the county officer or employee and by such other evidence as may be required. Acts 1975, No. 127, §§ 1, 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1740, 12-1742, 12-1743.

(a) Fees of the office shall not be the basis of compensation for officers or employees of county offices.

(b) All compensation, including salary, hourly compensation, expense allowances, and other remunerations allowed to any county officer or employee shall be made only on specific appropriation by the quorum court of the county. The quorum court shall make those appropriations required by law.

(c) All expense allowances and remunerations other than salary allowed to any county officer or employee by law shall be paid only for actual expenses incurred in the official performance of duties as attested by vouchers certified by the county officer or employee and by such other evidence as may be required.

Acts 1975, No. 127, §§ 1, 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1740, 12-1742, 12-1743.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-311 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-6-311
Debit card and credit card payments
Status: in_force

(a) A county may: (1) Accept a legal payment and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law; and (2) (A) Enter into a contract with a debit card company or credit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the debit card company or credit card company for allowing the county to accept the debit card or credit card as payment as authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the county shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the county by the debit card company or credit card company which may be added to the payment amount. (b) This section does not affect § 16-13-705 or § 26-35-506 . Added by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A county may: (1) Accept a legal payment and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law; and (2) (A) Enter into a contract with a debit card company or credit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the debit card company or credit card company for allowing the county to accept the debit card or credit card as payment as authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the county shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the county by the debit card company or credit card company which may be added to the payment amount.

(1) Accept a legal payment and any associated costs through a debit card or credit card in accordance with applicable state and federal law; and

(2) (A) Enter into a contract with a debit card company or credit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the debit card company or credit card company for allowing the county to accept the debit card or credit card as payment as authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (B) When a payment is made through a debit card or credit card, the county shall assess a transaction fee equal to the amount charged to the county by the debit card company or credit card company which may be added to the payment amount.

(A) Enter into a contract with a debit card company or credit card company and pay any fee normally charged by the debit card company or credit card company for allowing the county to accept the debit card or credit card as payment as authorized under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

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

(b) This section does not affect § 16-13-705 or § 26-35-506 .

Added by Act 2021, No. 66,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-107 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-107
Bonds of state, county, and district officers generally
Status: in_force

(a) The official bonds of all state, county, and district officers required by law to furnish official bonds shall be executed by those officials as principal and shall be executed by some surety company authorized to do business in Arkansas as surety. (b) (1) The official bonds of all state officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the offices of the Secretary of State and the Auditor of State, with the original's being filed in the office of the Secretary of State and a true and correct copy thereof filed in the office of the Auditor of State. (2) The official bonds of all county officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder in the county in which the officers are elected or appointed. (3) The official bonds of all district officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county in which the district officer resides. (c) The recorders of the various counties whose duty it is to file the bonds under the provisions of this section, shall maintain a special record book and shall record therein each official bond filed as provided in this section. (d) When the original of any bond provided for or covered by this section is lost or destroyed, the record of the bond provided for in this section shall be deemed the original, and suit may be instituted on the recorded bond. (e) When any bond is required of any officer as described in subsection (a) of this section, then the Governor, county judge, mayor, or board of directors of the political entity affected may, in their discretion, make an order providing that the State Treasury or the treasury of a county, city, town, or district shall be drawn upon for the purpose of paying, and in such amount as may be necessary to pay, the expenses of premiums of surety bonds required by this section. (f) This section is cumulative and supplemental to all existing statutes. It shall repeal, alter, or modify them only where in direct conflict therewith. Acts 1937, No. 329, §§ 1-7, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 10415-10421, 10423; Acts 1939, No. 89, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-212 -- 12-219.

(a) The official bonds of all state, county, and district officers required by law to furnish official bonds shall be executed by those officials as principal and shall be executed by some surety company authorized to do business in Arkansas as surety.

(b) (1) The official bonds of all state officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the offices of the Secretary of State and the Auditor of State, with the original's being filed in the office of the Secretary of State and a true and correct copy thereof filed in the office of the Auditor of State. (2) The official bonds of all county officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder in the county in which the officers are elected or appointed. (3) The official bonds of all district officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county in which the district officer resides.

(1) The official bonds of all state officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the offices of the Secretary of State and the Auditor of State, with the original's being filed in the office of the Secretary of State and a true and correct copy thereof filed in the office of the Auditor of State.

(2) The official bonds of all county officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder in the county in which the officers are elected or appointed.

(3) The official bonds of all district officers covered by subsection (a) of this section shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county in which the district officer resides.

(c) The recorders of the various counties whose duty it is to file the bonds under the provisions of this section, shall maintain a special record book and shall record therein each official bond filed as provided in this section.

(d) When the original of any bond provided for or covered by this section is lost or destroyed, the record of the bond provided for in this section shall be deemed the original, and suit may be instituted on the recorded bond.

(e) When any bond is required of any officer as described in subsection (a) of this section, then the Governor, county judge, mayor, or board of directors of the political entity affected may, in their discretion, make an order providing that the State Treasury or the treasury of a county, city, town, or district shall be drawn upon for the purpose of paying, and in such amount as may be necessary to pay, the expenses of premiums of surety bonds required by this section.

(f) This section is cumulative and supplemental to all existing statutes. It shall repeal, alter, or modify them only where in direct conflict therewith.

Acts 1937, No. 329, §§ 1-7, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 10415-10421, 10423; Acts 1939, No. 89, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-212 -- 12-219.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-504 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-6-504
Limitation on fees in criminal cases
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In criminal cases where the costs are paid by the county, no sheriff, coroner, constable, or other person serving subpoenas for witnesses shall be allowed to receive from the county pay for making more than two (2) returns on subpoenas in any given case. (2) In no case shall either of the officers or other person charge or receive pay or mileage in serving any writ, process, or subpoena in a criminal case for more than the actual number of miles traveled. (b) No clerk or magistrate shall receive pay from any county for the issuance of more than two (2) subpoenas in a criminal case. Acts 1875, No. 77, §§ 20, 33, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4589, 4600; Pope's Dig., §§ 5677, 5689; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1724, 12-1732.

(a) (1) In criminal cases where the costs are paid by the county, no sheriff, coroner, constable, or other person serving subpoenas for witnesses shall be allowed to receive from the county pay for making more than two (2) returns on subpoenas in any given case. (2) In no case shall either of the officers or other person charge or receive pay or mileage in serving any writ, process, or subpoena in a criminal case for more than the actual number of miles traveled.

(1) In criminal cases where the costs are paid by the county, no sheriff, coroner, constable, or other person serving subpoenas for witnesses shall be allowed to receive from the county pay for making more than two (2) returns on subpoenas in any given case.

(2) In no case shall either of the officers or other person charge or receive pay or mileage in serving any writ, process, or subpoena in a criminal case for more than the actual number of miles traveled.

(b) No clerk or magistrate shall receive pay from any county for the issuance of more than two (2) subpoenas in a criminal case.

Acts 1875, No. 77, §§ 20, 33, p. 167; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4589, 4600; Pope's Dig., §§ 5677, 5689; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1724, 12-1732.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-310 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-6-310
Officers and employees generally - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other moneys collected by any county officer, deputy, or county employee shall be deposited with the county treasurer on the first day of each month or within ten (10) days thereafter, and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be placed in the county general fund. (2) Inmate commissary trust account balances belonging to the inmate and held by the county sheriff are not deemed county funds and are not subject to this section. (b) The county treasurer shall keep a complete and accurate record of the receipt of such moneys and shall provide a written receipt to the person or office making such a deposit. Amended by Act 2015, No. 741,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1158,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 405,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1975, No. 127, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1741.

(a) (1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other moneys collected by any county officer, deputy, or county employee shall be deposited with the county treasurer on the first day of each month or within ten (10) days thereafter, and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be placed in the county general fund. (2) Inmate commissary trust account balances belonging to the inmate and held by the county sheriff are not deemed county funds and are not subject to this section.

(1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other moneys collected by any county officer, deputy, or county employee shall be deposited with the county treasurer on the first day of each month or within ten (10) days thereafter, and, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be placed in the county general fund.

(2) Inmate commissary trust account balances belonging to the inmate and held by the county sheriff are not deemed county funds and are not subject to this section.

(b) The county treasurer shall keep a complete and accurate record of the receipt of such moneys and shall provide a written receipt to the person or office making such a deposit.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 741,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1158,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 405,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1975, No. 127, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1741.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-103 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-14-103
Change in personal information
Status: in_force

(a) If any notary public has a change in his or her mailing address or status in life that alters the information on record with the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk for the county where the notary public resides or if the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the circuit clerk for the county in Arkansas where he or she is employed, the notary public shall be responsible for providing that change of information to the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk within thirty (30) calendar days of the change. (b) If the change in status involves a court order, the notary public shall be responsible for providing the Secretary of State with a certified copy of the court order within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the court order with the clerk. (c) If the notary public marries and the notary public's name changes, a certified copy of the marriage certificate shall be delivered to the office of the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk for the county where the notary public resides or if the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the circuit clerk for the county in Arkansas where he or she is employed. Rev. Stat., ch. 104, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 7975; Pope's Dig., § 10368; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1410; Acts 2001, No. 1274, § 2; 2005, No. 2274, § 1.

(a) If any notary public has a change in his or her mailing address or status in life that alters the information on record with the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk for the county where the notary public resides or if the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the circuit clerk for the county in Arkansas where he or she is employed, the notary public shall be responsible for providing that change of information to the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk within thirty (30) calendar days of the change.

(b) If the change in status involves a court order, the notary public shall be responsible for providing the Secretary of State with a certified copy of the court order within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the court order with the clerk.

(c) If the notary public marries and the notary public's name changes, a certified copy of the marriage certificate shall be delivered to the office of the Secretary of State and the circuit clerk for the county where the notary public resides or if the notary public is a resident of an adjoining state, the circuit clerk for the county in Arkansas where he or she is employed.

Rev. Stat., ch. 104, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 7975; Pope's Dig., § 10368; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1410; Acts 2001, No. 1274, § 2; 2005, No. 2274, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-7-202 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-7-202
Treasurer of State's fiscal responsibility
Status: in_force

The Treasurer of State shall be responsible for all moneys and evidences of value in his or her hands from fees and emoluments of office, in the same manner as for the other public moneys, and shall disburse the same only in such manner as may be prescribed by law. Acts 1875, No. 47, § 3, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4635; Pope's Dig., § 5724; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1803.

The Treasurer of State shall be responsible for all moneys and evidences of value in his or her hands from fees and emoluments of office, in the same manner as for the other public moneys, and shall disburse the same only in such manner as may be prescribed by law.

Acts 1875, No. 47, § 3, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 4635; Pope's Dig., § 5724; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-602 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 6 / Section 21-8-602
Other filings required
Status: in_force

(a) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of state government shall register and make other filings with the Secretary of State. (b) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of municipal government shall register and make other filings with the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, as the case may be. (c) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of county government or any government body not otherwise covered by this section shall register and make other filings with the county clerk of the county. (d) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of a governmental body covering a district which includes all or part of more than one (1) county shall file with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state. (e) A lobbyist who would be required to register and file with more than one (1) public official under this section may, in lieu of registering with each public official, register and make other filings with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state. Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2.

(a) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of state government shall register and make other filings with the Secretary of State.

(b) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of municipal government shall register and make other filings with the city clerk or recorder of the municipality, as the case may be.

(c) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of county government or any government body not otherwise covered by this section shall register and make other filings with the county clerk of the county.

(d) A lobbyist who lobbies public servants of a governmental body covering a district which includes all or part of more than one (1) county shall file with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state.

(e) A lobbyist who would be required to register and file with more than one (1) public official under this section may, in lieu of registering with each public official, register and make other filings with the Secretary of State and the county clerk of his or her principal place of business or residence within the state.

Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-204 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-8-204
Filing of income disclosure statement
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 31 following the close of each calendar year, all state employees who are employed by a state office, agency, department, board, commission, or institution of higher education in this state on a regular salary basis shall file a statement under oath reflecting all income in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) received by them during the preceding calendar year as wages or salary or as fees or payments for professional or consultant services rendered to any public agency of this state, other than the salary said person receives on a regular salary basis. (b) (1) All state employees who are employed by any state office, agency, department, board, or commission, other than employees of institutions of higher education, shall file the statement required herein with the Secretary of State. (2) (A) All employees of institutions of higher education in the state shall file the statement with the president of the institution of higher education by which the employee is employed. (B) All such statements filed with the presidents of the various institutions of higher education shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection during reasonable business hours. Acts 1977, No. 849, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1630, 12-1631.

(a) On or before January 31 following the close of each calendar year, all state employees who are employed by a state office, agency, department, board, commission, or institution of higher education in this state on a regular salary basis shall file a statement under oath reflecting all income in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) received by them during the preceding calendar year as wages or salary or as fees or payments for professional or consultant services rendered to any public agency of this state, other than the salary said person receives on a regular salary basis.

(b) (1) All state employees who are employed by any state office, agency, department, board, or commission, other than employees of institutions of higher education, shall file the statement required herein with the Secretary of State. (2) (A) All employees of institutions of higher education in the state shall file the statement with the president of the institution of higher education by which the employee is employed. (B) All such statements filed with the presidents of the various institutions of higher education shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection during reasonable business hours.

(1) All state employees who are employed by any state office, agency, department, board, or commission, other than employees of institutions of higher education, shall file the statement required herein with the Secretary of State.

(2) (A) All employees of institutions of higher education in the state shall file the statement with the president of the institution of higher education by which the employee is employed. (B) All such statements filed with the presidents of the various institutions of higher education shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection during reasonable business hours.

(A) All employees of institutions of higher education in the state shall file the statement with the president of the institution of higher education by which the employee is employed.

(B) All such statements filed with the presidents of the various institutions of higher education shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection during reasonable business hours.

Acts 1977, No. 849, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-1630, 12-1631.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-708 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 21-2-708
Notice and proof of losses - Investigations - Restitution
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislative Auditor, with the approval of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, shall give notice and make proof of loss to the Governmental Bonding Board under the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program on behalf of a participating governmental entity when the audit of the records of the participating governmental entity reflects unauthorized disbursements or unaccounted-for funds or property for which the public official, officer, or employee may be liable. (b) If an audit reflects unauthorized disbursements or unaccounted-for funds or property for which a public official, officer, or employee may be liable, then the Legislative Auditor shall request that: (1) The appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General assist the state or the appropriate political subdivision in obtaining restitution; and (2) The appropriate city attorney, county attorney, prosecuting attorney, or the Attorney General assist the state or appropriate political subdivision in filing a civil lawsuit against the public official, officer, or employee if the board determines that civil remedies should be pursued under § 21-2-709(a) . (c) (1) To obtain restitution under subsection (b) of this section and as authorized by § 5-4-205 , the board shall consider the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program and the participating governmental entity as victims. (2) In any criminal prosecution against the official or employee causing the loss, where such official or employee enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or is found guilty following a trial, restitution shall be awarded to the participating governmental entity for the entire amount of its unreimbursed losses and to the program for the entire amount of its payment to the participating governmental entity. Amended by Act 2021, No. 367,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2015, No. 231,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1056,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 728, § 12; 1993, No. 179, § 2; 1993, No. 319, § 3.

(a) The Legislative Auditor, with the approval of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, shall give notice and make proof of loss to the Governmental Bonding Board under the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program on behalf of a participating governmental entity when the audit of the records of the participating governmental entity reflects unauthorized disbursements or unaccounted-for funds or property for which the public official, officer, or employee may be liable.

(b) If an audit reflects unauthorized disbursements or unaccounted-for funds or property for which a public official, officer, or employee may be liable, then the Legislative Auditor shall request that: (1) The appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General assist the state or the appropriate political subdivision in obtaining restitution; and (2) The appropriate city attorney, county attorney, prosecuting attorney, or the Attorney General assist the state or appropriate political subdivision in filing a civil lawsuit against the public official, officer, or employee if the board determines that civil remedies should be pursued under § 21-2-709(a) .

(1) The appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General assist the state or the appropriate political subdivision in obtaining restitution; and

(2) The appropriate city attorney, county attorney, prosecuting attorney, or the Attorney General assist the state or appropriate political subdivision in filing a civil lawsuit against the public official, officer, or employee if the board determines that civil remedies should be pursued under § 21-2-709(a) .

(c) (1) To obtain restitution under subsection (b) of this section and as authorized by § 5-4-205 , the board shall consider the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program and the participating governmental entity as victims. (2) In any criminal prosecution against the official or employee causing the loss, where such official or employee enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or is found guilty following a trial, restitution shall be awarded to the participating governmental entity for the entire amount of its unreimbursed losses and to the program for the entire amount of its payment to the participating governmental entity.

(1) To obtain restitution under subsection (b) of this section and as authorized by § 5-4-205 , the board shall consider the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program and the participating governmental entity as victims.

(2) In any criminal prosecution against the official or employee causing the loss, where such official or employee enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or is found guilty following a trial, restitution shall be awarded to the participating governmental entity for the entire amount of its unreimbursed losses and to the program for the entire amount of its payment to the participating governmental entity.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 367,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 231,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1056,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 728, § 12; 1993, No. 179, § 2; 1993, No. 319, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-606 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 6 / Section 21-8-606
Duties of public officials
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State, each county clerk, and each city clerk or recorder shall: (1) Provide forms approved by the Arkansas Ethics Commission for registration and for statements required by this subchapter, § 21-8-401 et seq., § 21-8-701 et seq., and § 21-8-801 et seq. to all persons required to file; and (2) Make all statements and reports filed available for public inspection and copying at a reasonable cost during regular office hours. Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; Init. Meas. 1990, No. 1, § 7; 2001, No. 1839, § 29.

The Secretary of State, each county clerk, and each city clerk or recorder shall:

(1) Provide forms approved by the Arkansas Ethics Commission for registration and for statements required by this subchapter, § 21-8-401 et seq., § 21-8-701 et seq., and § 21-8-801 et seq. to all persons required to file; and

(2) Make all statements and reports filed available for public inspection and copying at a reasonable cost during regular office hours.

Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 2; Init. Meas. 1990, No. 1, § 7; 2001, No. 1839, § 29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-103 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-4-103
Service credit for former Office of Child Support Enforcement contractors
Status: in_force

Any employee of the Office of Child Support Enforcement who was formerly employed by a public contractor with a contract in effect as of January 1, 1998, with the office and who moved from employment with the public contractor to employment with the office without a break in service shall be entitled to credit for service for the time he or she was employed by the contractor for the purpose of establishing eligibility for annual leave accrual and career service awards to the same extent as regular state employees. Acts 1999, No. 882, § 1.

Any employee of the Office of Child Support Enforcement who was formerly employed by a public contractor with a contract in effect as of January 1, 1998, with the office and who moved from employment with the public contractor to employment with the office without a break in service shall be entitled to credit for service for the time he or she was employed by the contractor for the purpose of establishing eligibility for annual leave accrual and career service awards to the same extent as regular state employees.

Acts 1999, No. 882, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-308 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-14-308
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) An electronic notary public may charge and collect fees that are: (1) Reasonably established by the electronic notary public; and (2) Disclosed and agreed upon by the client and principal before the electronic notarial act occurs. (b) (1) An electronic notary public who knowingly charges, demands, or receives a fee not authorized by law or who charges, demands, or receives a fee greater than provided under this section is guilty of a violation. (2) Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in a sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense. Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) An electronic notary public may charge and collect fees that are: (1) Reasonably established by the electronic notary public; and (2) Disclosed and agreed upon by the client and principal before the electronic notarial act occurs.

(1) Reasonably established by the electronic notary public; and

(2) Disclosed and agreed upon by the client and principal before the electronic notarial act occurs.

(b) (1) An electronic notary public who knowingly charges, demands, or receives a fee not authorized by law or who charges, demands, or receives a fee greater than provided under this section is guilty of a violation. (2) Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in a sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

(1) An electronic notary public who knowingly charges, demands, or receives a fee not authorized by law or who charges, demands, or receives a fee greater than provided under this section is guilty of a violation.

(2) Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in a sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-3-102 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-3-102
Selective Service registration - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "statement of selective service status" means a statement on an application for employment with the State of Arkansas or for admission to any public institution of higher education, sworn under penalty of perjury, that: (1) The person filing the certificate is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act; or (2) The person filing the certificate is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the person is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) An alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 , for so long as he or she continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United States; (D) A permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the certificate. (b) No person who is required to register with the United States Selective Service System shall be eligible for employment by any agency of the State of Arkansas or for admission to any public institution of higher education unless the person has signed a statement of selective service status. Acts 2005, No. 1962, § 96.

(a) As used in this section, "statement of selective service status" means a statement on an application for employment with the State of Arkansas or for admission to any public institution of higher education, sworn under penalty of perjury, that: (1) The person filing the certificate is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act; or (2) The person filing the certificate is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the person is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) An alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 , for so long as he or she continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United States; (D) A permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the certificate.

(1) The person filing the certificate is registered with the United States Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Selective Service Act; or

(2) The person filing the certificate is not required to register with the United States Selective Service System because the person is: (A) Under eighteen (18) years of age; (B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit; (C) An alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 , for so long as he or she continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United States; (D) A permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; or (E) Excused from registration for other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the certificate.

(A) Under eighteen (18) years of age;

(B) In the United States Armed Forces on active duty, other than in a reserve or national guard unit;

(C) An alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under Section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 , for so long as he or she continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United States;

(D) A permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; or

(E) Excused from registration for other reason provided by federal law and that reason is included in the certificate.

(b) No person who is required to register with the United States Selective Service System shall be eligible for employment by any agency of the State of Arkansas or for admission to any public institution of higher education unless the person has signed a statement of selective service status.

Acts 2005, No. 1962, § 96.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-103 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-8-103
Elected state officials prohibited from registering as lobbyists - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) A person serving as an elected state official in any jurisdiction is prohibited from registering as a lobbyist in Arkansas under § 21-8-601 et seq. or similarly in any other jurisdiction while the person is serving as an elected state official. (b) As used in this section, "elected state official" means a person holding an elective office of state government as a constitutional officer or as a member of the General Assembly and includes persons during the time period between the date that he or she is elected and the date he or she takes office. Added by Act 2019, No. 342,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) A person serving as an elected state official in any jurisdiction is prohibited from registering as a lobbyist in Arkansas under § 21-8-601 et seq. or similarly in any other jurisdiction while the person is serving as an elected state official.

(b) As used in this section, "elected state official" means a person holding an elective office of state government as a constitutional officer or as a member of the General Assembly and includes persons during the time period between the date that he or she is elected and the date he or she takes office.

Added by Act 2019, No. 342,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-1-306 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-1-306
Emergency interim successors for local officers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) With respect to local offices for which the legislative bodies of cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties may enact resolutions or ordinances relative to the manner in which vacancies will be filled or temporary appointments to office made, the legislative bodies are authorized to enact resolutions or ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to offices of those governmental units. (2) The resolutions and ordinances shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) (1) The provisions of this subsection shall be applicable to officers of political subdivisions including, but not limited to, cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties, as well as school, fire, power, and drainage districts not included in subsection (a) of this section. (2) (A) The officers, subject to any regulations which the executive head of the political subdivision may issue, shall designate by title, if feasible, or by named person, emergency interim successors and specify their order of succession. (B) The officer shall review and revise, as necessary, designations made pursuant to this subchapter to ensure their current status. (C) The officer will designate a sufficient number of persons so that there will be not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) deputies or emergency interim successors or any combination thereof, at any time. (3) (A) In the event that any officer of any political subdivision or his or her deputy provided for pursuant to law is unavailable, the powers of the office shall be exercised, and the duties shall be discharged, by his or her designated emergency interim successors in the order specified. (B) The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which designated until such time as a vacancy which may exist shall be filled in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes or until the officer, or his or her deputy or a preceding emergency interim successor, again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of his or her office. Acts 1961, No. 489, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-119, 12-120.

(a) (1) With respect to local offices for which the legislative bodies of cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties may enact resolutions or ordinances relative to the manner in which vacancies will be filled or temporary appointments to office made, the legislative bodies are authorized to enact resolutions or ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to offices of those governmental units. (2) The resolutions and ordinances shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) With respect to local offices for which the legislative bodies of cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties may enact resolutions or ordinances relative to the manner in which vacancies will be filled or temporary appointments to office made, the legislative bodies are authorized to enact resolutions or ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to offices of those governmental units.

(2) The resolutions and ordinances shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) (1) The provisions of this subsection shall be applicable to officers of political subdivisions including, but not limited to, cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties, as well as school, fire, power, and drainage districts not included in subsection (a) of this section. (2) (A) The officers, subject to any regulations which the executive head of the political subdivision may issue, shall designate by title, if feasible, or by named person, emergency interim successors and specify their order of succession. (B) The officer shall review and revise, as necessary, designations made pursuant to this subchapter to ensure their current status. (C) The officer will designate a sufficient number of persons so that there will be not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) deputies or emergency interim successors or any combination thereof, at any time. (3) (A) In the event that any officer of any political subdivision or his or her deputy provided for pursuant to law is unavailable, the powers of the office shall be exercised, and the duties shall be discharged, by his or her designated emergency interim successors in the order specified. (B) The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which designated until such time as a vacancy which may exist shall be filled in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes or until the officer, or his or her deputy or a preceding emergency interim successor, again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of his or her office.

(1) The provisions of this subsection shall be applicable to officers of political subdivisions including, but not limited to, cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties, as well as school, fire, power, and drainage districts not included in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) (A) The officers, subject to any regulations which the executive head of the political subdivision may issue, shall designate by title, if feasible, or by named person, emergency interim successors and specify their order of succession. (B) The officer shall review and revise, as necessary, designations made pursuant to this subchapter to ensure their current status. (C) The officer will designate a sufficient number of persons so that there will be not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) deputies or emergency interim successors or any combination thereof, at any time.

(A) The officers, subject to any regulations which the executive head of the political subdivision may issue, shall designate by title, if feasible, or by named person, emergency interim successors and specify their order of succession.

(B) The officer shall review and revise, as necessary, designations made pursuant to this subchapter to ensure their current status.

(C) The officer will designate a sufficient number of persons so that there will be not less than three (3) nor more than seven (7) deputies or emergency interim successors or any combination thereof, at any time.

(3) (A) In the event that any officer of any political subdivision or his or her deputy provided for pursuant to law is unavailable, the powers of the office shall be exercised, and the duties shall be discharged, by his or her designated emergency interim successors in the order specified. (B) The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which designated until such time as a vacancy which may exist shall be filled in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes or until the officer, or his or her deputy or a preceding emergency interim successor, again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of his or her office.

(A) In the event that any officer of any political subdivision or his or her deputy provided for pursuant to law is unavailable, the powers of the office shall be exercised, and the duties shall be discharged, by his or her designated emergency interim successors in the order specified.

(B) The emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which designated until such time as a vacancy which may exist shall be filled in accordance with the Arkansas Constitution or statutes or until the officer, or his or her deputy or a preceding emergency interim successor, again becomes available to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of his or her office.

Acts 1961, No. 489, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-119, 12-120.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-712 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 21-2-712
Other bond requirements of participating governmental entities
Status: in_force

A participating governmental entity that participates in the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program under this subchapter is considered to have satisfied any other statutorily required bond requirements for the participating governmental entity under state law. Added by Act 2023, No. 554,§ 1, eff. 4/11/2023.

A participating governmental entity that participates in the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program under this subchapter is considered to have satisfied any other statutorily required bond requirements for the participating governmental entity under state law.

Added by Act 2023, No. 554,§ 1, eff. 4/11/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-205 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-14-205
Force and effect
Status: in_force

Notary certificates which are signed by facsimile signature and sealed by facsimile seal under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the same force and effect as notary certificates signed by manual signature and bearing a rubber or embossed seal for all purposes. Acts 1995, No. 200, § 1.

Notary certificates which are signed by facsimile signature and sealed by facsimile seal under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the same force and effect as notary certificates signed by manual signature and bearing a rubber or embossed seal for all purposes.

Acts 1995, No. 200, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-510 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-5-510
Liability of state or political subdivision
Status: in_force

The financial liability of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision under a deferred compensation program authorized by this subchapter shall be limited in each instance to: (1) An amount determined by reference to the value of the annuity contracts which may have been purchased with respect to any employee; (2) An amount determined by reference to the value of the employee's interest in a trust or custodial account holding mutual funds, in pooled investment funds, or in other investment vehicles purchased on behalf of the employee; and (3) Any amounts deferred but not paid over to the annuity contracts, trusts, or custodial accounts. Acts 1975, No. 669, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1624; Acts 2001, No. 1596, § 5.

The financial liability of the state, county, city, town, or other political subdivision under a deferred compensation program authorized by this subchapter shall be limited in each instance to:

(1) An amount determined by reference to the value of the annuity contracts which may have been purchased with respect to any employee;

(2) An amount determined by reference to the value of the employee's interest in a trust or custodial account holding mutual funds, in pooled investment funds, or in other investment vehicles purchased on behalf of the employee; and

(3) Any amounts deferred but not paid over to the annuity contracts, trusts, or custodial accounts.

Acts 1975, No. 669, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1624; Acts 2001, No. 1596, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-503 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-4-503
Applicability of subchapter
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 21-4-501 and 21-4-504 apply to: (1) Employees of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; (2) Employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; (3) Classified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education; and (4) Employees of all agencies of this state whether in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government. (b) The provisions of this section or any amendments to this section shall not change any employee benefits or agreements established under § 6-57-103 , § 6-58-105 , or § 6-59-105 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 189,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 70, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 3; 2005, No. 1288, § 1; 2009, No. 220, § 1.

(a) The provisions of §§ 21-4-501 and 21-4-504 apply to: (1) Employees of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission; (2) Employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation; (3) Classified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education; and (4) Employees of all agencies of this state whether in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government.

(1) Employees of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission;

(2) Employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation;

(3) Classified employees of state-supported institutions of higher education; and

(4) Employees of all agencies of this state whether in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government.

(b) The provisions of this section or any amendments to this section shall not change any employee benefits or agreements established under § 6-57-103 , § 6-58-105 , or § 6-59-105 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 189,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 70, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 3; 2005, No. 1288, § 1; 2009, No. 220, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-707 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 7 / Section 21-2-707
Operations and recommendations
Status: in_force

(a) The Insurance Commissioner, at the direction of the Governmental Bonding Board, shall receive and disburse funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program. (b) The State Risk Manager shall assist in the operations of the program and shall submit to the board recommendations for the establishment of: (1) Premium schedules for all participating governmental entities; (2) Schedules for deductible amounts; (3) Loss histories, loss reporting, and loss payment procedures; (4) Program enrollments; (5) Annual review of funds income, balances, and expenditures; (6) Proposed invitations to bid, and retention levels, if the board determines that excess bonds or reinsurance is necessary; and (7) Other information required by the board for efficient operation of the program. Acts 1987, No. 728, § 10.

(a) The Insurance Commissioner, at the direction of the Governmental Bonding Board, shall receive and disburse funds necessary for the establishment and operation of the Self-Insured Fidelity Bond Program.

(b) The State Risk Manager shall assist in the operations of the program and shall submit to the board recommendations for the establishment of: (1) Premium schedules for all participating governmental entities; (2) Schedules for deductible amounts; (3) Loss histories, loss reporting, and loss payment procedures; (4) Program enrollments; (5) Annual review of funds income, balances, and expenditures; (6) Proposed invitations to bid, and retention levels, if the board determines that excess bonds or reinsurance is necessary; and (7) Other information required by the board for efficient operation of the program.

(1) Premium schedules for all participating governmental entities;

(2) Schedules for deductible amounts;

(3) Loss histories, loss reporting, and loss payment procedures;

(4) Program enrollments;

(5) Annual review of funds income, balances, and expenditures;

(6) Proposed invitations to bid, and retention levels, if the board determines that excess bonds or reinsurance is necessary; and

(7) Other information required by the board for efficient operation of the program.

Acts 1987, No. 728, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1301 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 13 / Section 21-5-1301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Agency" means a board, commission, department, officer, or other authority of the government of the State of Arkansas. (B) "Agency" does not include the General Assembly, the courts, and Governor; and (2) "Savings program" means an account as defined under § 6-84-103(1) or an ABLE account under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act, § 20-3-101 et seq. Amended by Act 2021, No. 882,§ 2, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Added by Act 2015, No. 1255,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Agency" means a board, commission, department, officer, or other authority of the government of the State of Arkansas. (B) "Agency" does not include the General Assembly, the courts, and Governor; and

(A) "Agency" means a board, commission, department, officer, or other authority of the government of the State of Arkansas.

(B) "Agency" does not include the General Assembly, the courts, and Governor; and

(2) "Savings program" means an account as defined under § 6-84-103(1) or an ABLE account under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Program Act, § 20-3-101 et seq.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 882,§ 2, eff. for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1255,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-610 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 6 / Section 21-5-610
Workers' compensation benefits in conjunction with certain other benefits
Status: in_force

In the event that any public employee is entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits under the provisions of this subchapter, as a result of injury, disability, or death, and the injury, disability, or death also gives rise to an entitlement of benefits under a state or federal program or an act of the United States Congress which provides benefits for public safety officers who serve a public agency in an official capacity, with or without compensation, as a law enforcement officer or as a firefighter or in any other capacity, the state workers' compensation funds shall be entitled to a credit against its liability for payment of workers' compensation benefits to the extent of the benefits received under any state or federal program or act of the United States Congress. Acts 1979, No. 809, § 5; 1981, No. 929, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3605.

In the event that any public employee is entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits under the provisions of this subchapter, as a result of injury, disability, or death, and the injury, disability, or death also gives rise to an entitlement of benefits under a state or federal program or an act of the United States Congress which provides benefits for public safety officers who serve a public agency in an official capacity, with or without compensation, as a law enforcement officer or as a firefighter or in any other capacity, the state workers' compensation funds shall be entitled to a credit against its liability for payment of workers' compensation benefits to the extent of the benefits received under any state or federal program or act of the United States Congress.

Acts 1979, No. 809, § 5; 1981, No. 929, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-3605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-302 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-6-302
County treasurers - Commission - Definition - Findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Requiring the collection of commissions from funds under this section provides for fair and equitable treatment of the entities on the books of the county; (2) The exceptions to the collection of commissions from funds are valid exceptions; and (3) The exceptions to the collection of county treasurer commissions under this section are the only valid exceptions. (b) Unless otherwise provided under subdivision (f)(1) of this section or subsection (g) of this section or under § 6-13-701 , § 6-17-908 , § 6-20-221 , § 8-15-111 , § 14-90-913 , § 14-174-109 , § 14-284-403 , or § 19-5-1096 , the county treasurers shall collect, as a treasurer's commission, two percent (2%) on all funds coming into their hands as treasurers and to be paid out of the respective funds. (c) The commissions collected under this section shall be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the county treasurer's commission fund. (d) The moneys collected by the treasurer as commissions shall be used by the treasurer to offset administrative costs. (e) (1) The treasurer may set aside up to ten percent (10%) of the gross commissions collected annually to be credited to the county treasurer's automation fund to be used: (A) To operate the office of the county treasurer; (B) For administrative costs; and (C) To purchase, maintain, and operate an automated accounting and record-keeping system. (2) The acquisition and update of software for the automated accounting and record-keeping system are permitted uses of these funds. (3) (A) Moneys deposited into the county treasurer's automation fund may accumulate and are not subject to the distribution of excess commission. (B) The moneys shall be appropriated and expended for the uses designated in this section by the quorum court at the direction of the treasurer. (f) (1) The treasurer shall not receive a commission for the handling of revolving loan, equalizing, and vocational education funds, proceeds of school bond sales, money collected from insurance or risk management funds on losses, federal or state grants, funds the county treasurer is not statutorily or by ordinance authorized to manage, and nonrevenue receipts. (2) As used in this subsection, "nonrevenue receipts" means reimbursement of all or a part of a payment made by the county. (g) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (g)(2) of this section, in the case of funds of a school district composed of area in two (2) or more counties, only the county treasurer of the county in which the district is administered shall be allowed a commission on the funds. (2) If the school district has a district treasurer, the county treasurer collecting the school district funds and remitting them to the district treasurer is allowed a commission on the funds of that school district in accordance with §§ 6-13-701 and 6-20-221 . (h) Annual commissions not used for the operation of the county treasurer's office, except those commissions set aside in the county treasurer's automation fund, shall be prorated to the appropriate entities as excess commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 310,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 420,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1941, No. 78, § 1; 1985, No. 558, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1728; Acts 1991, No. 257, § 1; 1999, No. 108, § 1; 2003, No. 844, § 1; 2005, No. 435, § 2.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Requiring the collection of commissions from funds under this section provides for fair and equitable treatment of the entities on the books of the county; (2) The exceptions to the collection of commissions from funds are valid exceptions; and (3) The exceptions to the collection of county treasurer commissions under this section are the only valid exceptions.

(1) Requiring the collection of commissions from funds under this section provides for fair and equitable treatment of the entities on the books of the county;

(2) The exceptions to the collection of commissions from funds are valid exceptions; and

(3) The exceptions to the collection of county treasurer commissions under this section are the only valid exceptions.

(b) Unless otherwise provided under subdivision (f)(1) of this section or subsection (g) of this section or under § 6-13-701 , § 6-17-908 , § 6-20-221 , § 8-15-111 , § 14-90-913 , § 14-174-109 , § 14-284-403 , or § 19-5-1096 , the county treasurers shall collect, as a treasurer's commission, two percent (2%) on all funds coming into their hands as treasurers and to be paid out of the respective funds.

(c) The commissions collected under this section shall be paid into the county treasury to the credit of the county treasurer's commission fund.

(d) The moneys collected by the treasurer as commissions shall be used by the treasurer to offset administrative costs.

(e) (1) The treasurer may set aside up to ten percent (10%) of the gross commissions collected annually to be credited to the county treasurer's automation fund to be used: (A) To operate the office of the county treasurer; (B) For administrative costs; and (C) To purchase, maintain, and operate an automated accounting and record-keeping system. (2) The acquisition and update of software for the automated accounting and record-keeping system are permitted uses of these funds. (3) (A) Moneys deposited into the county treasurer's automation fund may accumulate and are not subject to the distribution of excess commission. (B) The moneys shall be appropriated and expended for the uses designated in this section by the quorum court at the direction of the treasurer.

(1) The treasurer may set aside up to ten percent (10%) of the gross commissions collected annually to be credited to the county treasurer's automation fund to be used: (A) To operate the office of the county treasurer; (B) For administrative costs; and (C) To purchase, maintain, and operate an automated accounting and record-keeping system.

(A) To operate the office of the county treasurer;

(B) For administrative costs; and

(C) To purchase, maintain, and operate an automated accounting and record-keeping system.

(2) The acquisition and update of software for the automated accounting and record-keeping system are permitted uses of these funds.

(3) (A) Moneys deposited into the county treasurer's automation fund may accumulate and are not subject to the distribution of excess commission. (B) The moneys shall be appropriated and expended for the uses designated in this section by the quorum court at the direction of the treasurer.

(A) Moneys deposited into the county treasurer's automation fund may accumulate and are not subject to the distribution of excess commission.

(B) The moneys shall be appropriated and expended for the uses designated in this section by the quorum court at the direction of the treasurer.

(f) (1) The treasurer shall not receive a commission for the handling of revolving loan, equalizing, and vocational education funds, proceeds of school bond sales, money collected from insurance or risk management funds on losses, federal or state grants, funds the county treasurer is not statutorily or by ordinance authorized to manage, and nonrevenue receipts. (2) As used in this subsection, "nonrevenue receipts" means reimbursement of all or a part of a payment made by the county.

(1) The treasurer shall not receive a commission for the handling of revolving loan, equalizing, and vocational education funds, proceeds of school bond sales, money collected from insurance or risk management funds on losses, federal or state grants, funds the county treasurer is not statutorily or by ordinance authorized to manage, and nonrevenue receipts.

(2) As used in this subsection, "nonrevenue receipts" means reimbursement of all or a part of a payment made by the county.

(g) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (g)(2) of this section, in the case of funds of a school district composed of area in two (2) or more counties, only the county treasurer of the county in which the district is administered shall be allowed a commission on the funds. (2) If the school district has a district treasurer, the county treasurer collecting the school district funds and remitting them to the district treasurer is allowed a commission on the funds of that school district in accordance with §§ 6-13-701 and 6-20-221 .

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (g)(2) of this section, in the case of funds of a school district composed of area in two (2) or more counties, only the county treasurer of the county in which the district is administered shall be allowed a commission on the funds.

(2) If the school district has a district treasurer, the county treasurer collecting the school district funds and remitting them to the district treasurer is allowed a commission on the funds of that school district in accordance with §§ 6-13-701 and 6-20-221 .

(h) Annual commissions not used for the operation of the county treasurer's office, except those commissions set aside in the county treasurer's automation fund, shall be prorated to the appropriate entities as excess commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 310,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 420,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1941, No. 78, § 1; 1985, No. 558, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1728; Acts 1991, No. 257, § 1; 1999, No. 108, § 1; 2003, No. 844, § 1; 2005, No. 435, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-301 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-14-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Electronic Notary Public Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Electronic Notary Public Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-11-105 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-11-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6152, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3498, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1981, No. 856, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-4004; Acts 1991, No. 1219, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 71, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6152, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3498, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1981, No. 856, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-4004; Acts 1991, No. 1219, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-1-502 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-1-502
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Elected public official" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Attorney General, Commissioner of State Lands, a member of the Senate, and a member of the House of Representatives; (2) "Public employee" means any person providing services for the State of Arkansas, a county, a municipal corporation, or any other political subdivision of this state for which compensation is paid; and (3) "Public employer" means the State of Arkansas and each political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, as defined in § 21-5-603 . Acts 1999, No. 658, § 2; 2005, No. 1962, § 92.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Elected public official" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Attorney General, Commissioner of State Lands, a member of the Senate, and a member of the House of Representatives;

(2) "Public employee" means any person providing services for the State of Arkansas, a county, a municipal corporation, or any other political subdivision of this state for which compensation is paid; and

(3) "Public employer" means the State of Arkansas and each political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, as defined in § 21-5-603 .

Acts 1999, No. 658, § 2; 2005, No. 1962, § 92.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-103 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-103
Sending commission fees directly to Treasurer of State - Issuance of commission
Status: in_force

(a) Any officer entitled to a commission may send the fee for the commission to the Treasurer of State, who shall at once execute duplicate receipts for the fee. (b) (1) The Treasurer of State shall present the receipts to the Auditor of State, who shall countersign them and charge the amount therein specified to the Treasurer of State. (2) The Treasurer of State shall then file one (1) of the receipts with the Auditor of State and the other with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall immediately forward the commission to the officer. Acts 1883, No. 50, § 3, p. 73; C. & M. Dig., § 1429; Pope's Dig., § 1676; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-205.

(a) Any officer entitled to a commission may send the fee for the commission to the Treasurer of State, who shall at once execute duplicate receipts for the fee.

(b) (1) The Treasurer of State shall present the receipts to the Auditor of State, who shall countersign them and charge the amount therein specified to the Treasurer of State. (2) The Treasurer of State shall then file one (1) of the receipts with the Auditor of State and the other with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall immediately forward the commission to the officer.

(1) The Treasurer of State shall present the receipts to the Auditor of State, who shall countersign them and charge the amount therein specified to the Treasurer of State.

(2) The Treasurer of State shall then file one (1) of the receipts with the Auditor of State and the other with the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State shall immediately forward the commission to the officer.

Acts 1883, No. 50, § 3, p. 73; C. & M. Dig., § 1429; Pope's Dig., § 1676; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-504 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 21-4-504
Participation by other state agencies
Status: in_force

All state agencies are encouraged to participate in the Department of Finance and Administration's state leave accounting system. Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 4.

All state agencies are encouraged to participate in the Department of Finance and Administration's state leave accounting system.

Acts 1999, No. 1127, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1412 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 14 / Section 21-5-1412
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 45, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2336, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2335, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 45, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 763,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2336, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2335, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-901 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 9 / Section 21-8-901
Disclosure required
Status: in_force

In addition to the required filings under § 21-8-701 , a member or a member-elect of the General Assembly shall report any goods or services sold during the previous calendar year having a total annual value in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to an office, department, commission, council, board, bureau, committee, legislative body, agency, or other establishment of the State of Arkansas by the member, his or her spouse, or by any business in which such person or his or her spouse is an officer, director, or stockholder owning more than ten percent (10%) of the stock. Acts 1991, No. 808, § 1; 1999, No. 553, § 47.

In addition to the required filings under § 21-8-701 , a member or a member-elect of the General Assembly shall report any goods or services sold during the previous calendar year having a total annual value in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to an office, department, commission, council, board, bureau, committee, legislative body, agency, or other establishment of the State of Arkansas by the member, his or her spouse, or by any business in which such person or his or her spouse is an officer, director, or stockholder owning more than ten percent (10%) of the stock.

Acts 1991, No. 808, § 1; 1999, No. 553, § 47.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-801 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 8 / Subchapter 8 / Section 21-8-801
Prohibited acts generally
Status: in_force

(a) No public servant shall: (1) Receive a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq., other than income and benefits from the governmental body to which he or she is duly entitled, for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of his or her office or position; or (2) Purposely use or disclose to any other person or entity confidential government information acquired by him or her in the course of and by reason of the public servant's official duties, to secure anything of material value or benefit for himself or herself or his or her family. (b) (1) No person shall confer a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq. to any public servant, the receipt of which is prohibited by subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) (A) The first violation of this subsection by any person other than a registered lobbyist shall result in a written warning. (B) Upon a second violation and subsequent violations by persons other than registered lobbyists and upon a first violation by registered lobbyists, the penalties provided for in § 7-6-218 shall apply. Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 4; 2001, No. 1839, § 32.

(a) No public servant shall: (1) Receive a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq., other than income and benefits from the governmental body to which he or she is duly entitled, for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of his or her office or position; or (2) Purposely use or disclose to any other person or entity confidential government information acquired by him or her in the course of and by reason of the public servant's official duties, to secure anything of material value or benefit for himself or herself or his or her family.

(1) Receive a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq., other than income and benefits from the governmental body to which he or she is duly entitled, for the performance of the duties and responsibilities of his or her office or position; or

(2) Purposely use or disclose to any other person or entity confidential government information acquired by him or her in the course of and by reason of the public servant's official duties, to secure anything of material value or benefit for himself or herself or his or her family.

(b) (1) No person shall confer a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq. to any public servant, the receipt of which is prohibited by subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (2) (A) The first violation of this subsection by any person other than a registered lobbyist shall result in a written warning. (B) Upon a second violation and subsequent violations by persons other than registered lobbyists and upon a first violation by registered lobbyists, the penalties provided for in § 7-6-218 shall apply.

(1) No person shall confer a gift or compensation as defined in § 21-8-401 et seq. to any public servant, the receipt of which is prohibited by subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(2) (A) The first violation of this subsection by any person other than a registered lobbyist shall result in a written warning. (B) Upon a second violation and subsequent violations by persons other than registered lobbyists and upon a first violation by registered lobbyists, the penalties provided for in § 7-6-218 shall apply.

(A) The first violation of this subsection by any person other than a registered lobbyist shall result in a written warning.

(B) Upon a second violation and subsequent violations by persons other than registered lobbyists and upon a first violation by registered lobbyists, the penalties provided for in § 7-6-218 shall apply.

Init. Meas. 1988, No. 1, § 1; Acts 1989, No. 719, § 4; 2001, No. 1839, § 32.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-5-1416 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 14 / Section 21-5-1416
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 47, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 914,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2343, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 778,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 47, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 914,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2343, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 599,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-304 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-14-304
Registration and application
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall require a notary public to register the capability to notarize electronically or online before performing an electronic notarial act. (2) A person who seeks to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public shall submit to the Secretary of State: (A) An application stating the intent to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public on a form provided by the Secretary of State; (B) An attestation that he or she has not been convicted of a felony; and (C) A filing fee of twenty dollars ($20.00). (b) An applicant shall: (1) Successfully complete an approved training course provided by the Secretary of State; and (2) (A) Pass an examination approved by the Secretary of State. (B) An applicant may attend the examination up to two (2) times in a twelve-month period. (C) If the applicant does not pass the examination during the time period in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, he or she shall repeat the application process under this section. (c) The Secretary of State shall promulgate rules to enforce the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1047,§ 5, eff. 4/29/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall require a notary public to register the capability to notarize electronically or online before performing an electronic notarial act. (2) A person who seeks to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public shall submit to the Secretary of State: (A) An application stating the intent to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public on a form provided by the Secretary of State; (B) An attestation that he or she has not been convicted of a felony; and (C) A filing fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).

(1) The Secretary of State shall require a notary public to register the capability to notarize electronically or online before performing an electronic notarial act.

(2) A person who seeks to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public shall submit to the Secretary of State: (A) An application stating the intent to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public on a form provided by the Secretary of State; (B) An attestation that he or she has not been convicted of a felony; and (C) A filing fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).

(A) An application stating the intent to become an electronic notary public or an online notary public on a form provided by the Secretary of State;

(B) An attestation that he or she has not been convicted of a felony; and

(C) A filing fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).

(b) An applicant shall: (1) Successfully complete an approved training course provided by the Secretary of State; and (2) (A) Pass an examination approved by the Secretary of State. (B) An applicant may attend the examination up to two (2) times in a twelve-month period. (C) If the applicant does not pass the examination during the time period in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, he or she shall repeat the application process under this section.

(1) Successfully complete an approved training course provided by the Secretary of State; and

(2) (A) Pass an examination approved by the Secretary of State. (B) An applicant may attend the examination up to two (2) times in a twelve-month period. (C) If the applicant does not pass the examination during the time period in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, he or she shall repeat the application process under this section.

(A) Pass an examination approved by the Secretary of State.

(B) An applicant may attend the examination up to two (2) times in a twelve-month period.

(C) If the applicant does not pass the examination during the time period in subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, he or she shall repeat the application process under this section.

(c) The Secretary of State shall promulgate rules to enforce the requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1047,§ 5, eff. 4/29/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 306,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-115 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-115
Persons in United States Armed Forces - Oath - Bond
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person in the United States Armed Forces who has been granted leave of absence under §§ 21-4-301 - 21-4-304 and 21-4-306 - 21-4-313 may take and subscribe the official oath of office required by the Arkansas Constitution and statutes of this state at any time after his or her election and before he or she enters upon the duties of his or her office. (2) The oath may be administered by any officer of this state or of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign country who may administer oaths. (b) The person taking and subscribing the official oath of office under the terms of this section must cause the oath of office, together with the attestation of the oath or office, to be filed with the Secretary of State before entering upon the duties of his or her office. (c) (1) Any person enumerated in subsection (a) of this section who is required by law to enter into a bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office may execute and file the bond at any time within thirty (30) days after he or she shall have taken the official oath of office. (2) If the bond is not executed and filed within that time, the office shall be deemed and considered vacant. Acts 1945, No. 5, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-209 -- 12-211; Acts 2005, No. 1962, § 95.

(a) (1) Any person in the United States Armed Forces who has been granted leave of absence under §§ 21-4-301 - 21-4-304 and 21-4-306 - 21-4-313 may take and subscribe the official oath of office required by the Arkansas Constitution and statutes of this state at any time after his or her election and before he or she enters upon the duties of his or her office. (2) The oath may be administered by any officer of this state or of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign country who may administer oaths.

(1) Any person in the United States Armed Forces who has been granted leave of absence under §§ 21-4-301 - 21-4-304 and 21-4-306 - 21-4-313 may take and subscribe the official oath of office required by the Arkansas Constitution and statutes of this state at any time after his or her election and before he or she enters upon the duties of his or her office.

(2) The oath may be administered by any officer of this state or of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign country who may administer oaths.

(b) The person taking and subscribing the official oath of office under the terms of this section must cause the oath of office, together with the attestation of the oath or office, to be filed with the Secretary of State before entering upon the duties of his or her office.

(c) (1) Any person enumerated in subsection (a) of this section who is required by law to enter into a bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office may execute and file the bond at any time within thirty (30) days after he or she shall have taken the official oath of office. (2) If the bond is not executed and filed within that time, the office shall be deemed and considered vacant.

(1) Any person enumerated in subsection (a) of this section who is required by law to enter into a bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office may execute and file the bond at any time within thirty (30) days after he or she shall have taken the official oath of office.

(2) If the bond is not executed and filed within that time, the office shall be deemed and considered vacant.

Acts 1945, No. 5, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 12-209 -- 12-211; Acts 2005, No. 1962, § 95.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-114 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-114
Bond required of people employed by public officials
Status: in_force

Each public official or employee of this state, or political subdivision thereof, who has appointed deputies or employed individuals who handle any funds for the performance of their duties shall bond the deputies and employees in those amounts which he or she deems necessary to indemnify the state or political subdivision for any loss or mishandling of funds by the deputies or employees. Acts 1975, No. 331, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-238; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1023, § 1.

Each public official or employee of this state, or political subdivision thereof, who has appointed deputies or employed individuals who handle any funds for the performance of their duties shall bond the deputies and employees in those amounts which he or she deems necessary to indemnify the state or political subdivision for any loss or mishandling of funds by the deputies or employees.

Acts 1975, No. 331, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-238; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1023, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-203 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-14-203
Expiration and resignation
Status: in_force

(a) Any filing by a notary public with the Secretary of State under the terms of this subchapter shall remain in effect until the earlier of: (1) The date on which the notary public's commission in effect on the date of filing expires; (2) The filing is cancelled by the notary public by subsequent written filing with the Secretary of State; or (3) The filing is cancelled pursuant to § 21-14-113 . (b) (1) A notary public shall send a signed letter of resignation to the Secretary of State and shall return his or her certificate of notary public commission when the notary public: (A) Wishes to resign his or her commission; (B) Does not maintain legal residence or employment in this state during the entire term of appointment; or (C) Is required to resign pursuant to a court order of this state or any other state. (2) The resigning notary public shall destroy his or her official seal immediately upon resignation. Acts 1995, No. 200, § 1; 2001, No. 1274, § 7.

(a) Any filing by a notary public with the Secretary of State under the terms of this subchapter shall remain in effect until the earlier of: (1) The date on which the notary public's commission in effect on the date of filing expires; (2) The filing is cancelled by the notary public by subsequent written filing with the Secretary of State; or (3) The filing is cancelled pursuant to § 21-14-113 .

(1) The date on which the notary public's commission in effect on the date of filing expires;

(2) The filing is cancelled by the notary public by subsequent written filing with the Secretary of State; or

(3) The filing is cancelled pursuant to § 21-14-113 .

(b) (1) A notary public shall send a signed letter of resignation to the Secretary of State and shall return his or her certificate of notary public commission when the notary public: (A) Wishes to resign his or her commission; (B) Does not maintain legal residence or employment in this state during the entire term of appointment; or (C) Is required to resign pursuant to a court order of this state or any other state. (2) The resigning notary public shall destroy his or her official seal immediately upon resignation.

(1) A notary public shall send a signed letter of resignation to the Secretary of State and shall return his or her certificate of notary public commission when the notary public: (A) Wishes to resign his or her commission; (B) Does not maintain legal residence or employment in this state during the entire term of appointment; or (C) Is required to resign pursuant to a court order of this state or any other state.

(A) Wishes to resign his or her commission;

(B) Does not maintain legal residence or employment in this state during the entire term of appointment; or

(C) Is required to resign pursuant to a court order of this state or any other state.

(2) The resigning notary public shall destroy his or her official seal immediately upon resignation.

Acts 1995, No. 200, § 1; 2001, No. 1274, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-10-101 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-10-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (a) "Public security" means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by this state or by any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or by any of its political subdivisions; (b) "Instrument of payment" means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds; (c) "Authorized officer" means any official of this state or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or any of its political subdivisions whose signature to a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted; (d) "Facsimile signature" means the reproduction of the manual signature of an authorized officer by saving electronically or by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means. Amended by Act 2017, No. 369,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1959, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2601.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Public security" means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by this state or by any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or by any of its political subdivisions;

(b) "Instrument of payment" means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds;

(c) "Authorized officer" means any official of this state or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities, or any of its political subdivisions whose signature to a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted;

(d) "Facsimile signature" means the reproduction of the manual signature of an authorized officer by saving electronically or by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 369,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1959, No. 69, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-7-303 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-7-303
Statement to be public record - Investigation of deficits
Status: in_force

(a) The statements provided for in this subchapter, when so filed with the Governor, shall remain in his or her hands as public records, subject to inspection upon proper application. (b) Copies of the statements shall be embraced in or accompany the Governor's message to the General Assembly. (c) Whenever a deficit occurs in the reports, it shall be the Governor's duty to order through the Attorney General an immediate investigation and, if necessary, to order suit brought against the parties whose report shows the deficit. Acts 1883, No. 119, § 3, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8088, 8089; Pope's Dig., §§ 10426, 10427; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1903.

(a) The statements provided for in this subchapter, when so filed with the Governor, shall remain in his or her hands as public records, subject to inspection upon proper application.

(b) Copies of the statements shall be embraced in or accompany the Governor's message to the General Assembly.

(c) Whenever a deficit occurs in the reports, it shall be the Governor's duty to order through the Attorney General an immediate investigation and, if necessary, to order suit brought against the parties whose report shows the deficit.

Acts 1883, No. 119, § 3, p. 296; C. & M. Dig., §§ 8088, 8089; Pope's Dig., §§ 10426, 10427; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-6-104 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 6 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-6-104
Fees in absence of fixed fee
Status: in_force

In all cases where any officer or other person is required to perform any duty for which no fees are allowed by any law, he or she shall be entitled to receive such pay as would be allowed for similar services. Acts 12/23/1842, § 24, p. 27; C. & M. Dig., § 4624; Pope's Dig., § 5713; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1735.

In all cases where any officer or other person is required to perform any duty for which no fees are allowed by any law, he or she shall be entitled to receive such pay as would be allowed for similar services.

Acts 12/23/1842, § 24, p. 27; C. & M. Dig., § 4624; Pope's Dig., § 5713; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-1735.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-2-106 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-2-106
Endorsement of oath on commission
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of every officer administering the oath of office to any officer of this state to endorse the oath on the commission of the officer. (b) However, if the officer is serving in or with the United States Armed Forces at the time his or her oath is taken and the oath is taken before a commissioned officer in the manner provided in § 21-2-105 , the oath may be attached to the commission of the officer whose oath is taken in lieu of being endorsed thereon. Rev. Stat., ch. 106, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8075; Pope's Dig., § 10404; Acts 1945, No. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-208.

(a) It shall be the duty of every officer administering the oath of office to any officer of this state to endorse the oath on the commission of the officer.

(b) However, if the officer is serving in or with the United States Armed Forces at the time his or her oath is taken and the oath is taken before a commissioned officer in the manner provided in § 21-2-105 , the oath may be attached to the commission of the officer whose oath is taken in lieu of being endorsed thereon.

Rev. Stat., ch. 106, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8075; Pope's Dig., § 10404; Acts 1945, No. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-14-310 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 21-14-310
Electronic record of online notarial acts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An electronic notary public performing an online notarial act shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized. (2) The electronic record shall contain for each online notarial act: (A) The date and time of the online notarial act; (B) The type of online notarial act; (C) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (D) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding; (E) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (i) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (ii) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (iii) A record of the identity verification made under § 21-14-309 , if applicable; or (iv) The following: (a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public; (F) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; (G) An audio and video copy of the performance of the notarial act; and (H) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization. (b) A notary public shall take reasonable steps to: (1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarial acts; (2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a) of this section; and (3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use. (c) The electronic record required by subsection (a) of this section shall be maintained for at least five (5) years after the date of the transaction or proceeding. Added by Act 2021, No. 1047,§ 7, eff. 4/29/2021.

(a) (1) An electronic notary public performing an online notarial act shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized. (2) The electronic record shall contain for each online notarial act: (A) The date and time of the online notarial act; (B) The type of online notarial act; (C) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (D) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding; (E) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (i) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (ii) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (iii) A record of the identity verification made under § 21-14-309 , if applicable; or (iv) The following: (a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public; (F) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; (G) An audio and video copy of the performance of the notarial act; and (H) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization.

(1) An electronic notary public performing an online notarial act shall keep a secure electronic record of electronic documents notarized.

(2) The electronic record shall contain for each online notarial act: (A) The date and time of the online notarial act; (B) The type of online notarial act; (C) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding; (D) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding; (E) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (i) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (ii) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (iii) A record of the identity verification made under § 21-14-309 , if applicable; or (iv) The following: (a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public; (F) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence; (G) An audio and video copy of the performance of the notarial act; and (H) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization.

(A) The date and time of the online notarial act;

(B) The type of online notarial act;

(C) The type, the title, or a description of the electronic document or proceeding;

(D) The printed name and address of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding;

(E) Evidence of identity of each principal involved in the transaction or proceeding in the form of: (i) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public; (ii) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public; (iii) A record of the identity verification made under § 21-14-309 , if applicable; or (iv) The following: (a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;

(i) A statement that the person is personally known to the online notary public;

(ii) A notation of the type of identification document provided to the online notary public;

(iii) A record of the identity verification made under § 21-14-309 , if applicable; or

(iv) The following: (a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and (b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;

(a) The printed name and address of each credible witness swearing to or affirming the person's identity; and

(b) For each credible witness not personally known to the online notary public, a description of the type of identification documents provided to the online notary public;

(F) A recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for satisfactory evidence of identity and a notation of the type of identification presented as evidence;

(G) An audio and video copy of the performance of the notarial act; and

(H) The fee, if any, charged for the notarization.

(b) A notary public shall take reasonable steps to: (1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarial acts; (2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a) of this section; and (3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use.

(1) Ensure the integrity, security, and authenticity of online notarial acts;

(2) Maintain a backup for the electronic record required by subsection (a) of this section; and

(3) Protect the backup record from unauthorized use.

(c) The electronic record required by subsection (a) of this section shall be maintained for at least five (5) years after the date of the transaction or proceeding.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1047,§ 7, eff. 4/29/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-206 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-4-206
Sick leave - When granted - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Sick leave with pay shall be granted to employees when they are incapacitated for the performance of their duties by sickness, injury, or for medical, dental, or optical treatment. (2) Sick leave may not be granted for slight illness or indisposition not incapacitating the employee for the performance of his or her regular duties. (b) (1) Sick leave may also be granted employees due to a death or serious illness of a member of the employee's immediate family. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "immediate family" means the father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, child, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, in-laws, or any individual acting as parent or guardian of an employee. (3) As used in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, "child" includes a child in foster care who has been placed in the home of the employee. Amended by Act 2023, No. 756,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368; Acts 2003, No. 835, § 1.

(a) (1) Sick leave with pay shall be granted to employees when they are incapacitated for the performance of their duties by sickness, injury, or for medical, dental, or optical treatment. (2) Sick leave may not be granted for slight illness or indisposition not incapacitating the employee for the performance of his or her regular duties.

(1) Sick leave with pay shall be granted to employees when they are incapacitated for the performance of their duties by sickness, injury, or for medical, dental, or optical treatment.

(2) Sick leave may not be granted for slight illness or indisposition not incapacitating the employee for the performance of his or her regular duties.

(b) (1) Sick leave may also be granted employees due to a death or serious illness of a member of the employee's immediate family. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, "immediate family" means the father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, child, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, in-laws, or any individual acting as parent or guardian of an employee. (3) As used in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, "child" includes a child in foster care who has been placed in the home of the employee.

(1) Sick leave may also be granted employees due to a death or serious illness of a member of the employee's immediate family.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, "immediate family" means the father, mother, sister, brother, husband, wife, child, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, in-laws, or any individual acting as parent or guardian of an employee.

(3) As used in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, "child" includes a child in foster care who has been placed in the home of the employee.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 756,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1975, No. 567, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2368; Acts 2003, No. 835, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-202 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 21-4-202
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to establish a uniform attendance and leave policy for all affected state employees of agencies, boards, and commissions covered by the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1975, No. 567, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2364.

It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to establish a uniform attendance and leave policy for all affected state employees of agencies, boards, and commissions covered by the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1975, No. 567, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-2364.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-4-105 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 21-4-105
Leave of absence for reexamination or treatment of service-connected disability
Status: in_force

(a) All employees of the State of Arkansas, as defined in § 21-4-203 , who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor to have incurred a military service-connected disability and have been scheduled by the department to be reexamined or treated for the disability shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay for a period not to exceed six (6) days for that purpose during any one (1) calendar year. (b) (1) If an employee receives a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be entitled to his or her regular salary during the time the employee is away from his or her duties during the leave of absence. (2) The leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular annual leave and sick leave allowed to the employee. (c) During a leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to preserve: (1) All seniority rights, efficiency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and life and disability insurance benefits; and (2) Any other rights, privileges, and benefits to which he or she has become entitled. (d) For purposes of computations to determine whether the employee may be entitled to retirement benefits, the period of the leave of absence shall be deemed continuous service. (e) The state shall continue to contribute its portion of any life or disability insurance premiums during the leave of absence on behalf of the employee, if requested, so that continuous coverage may be maintained. Acts 2005, No. 653, § 1.

(a) All employees of the State of Arkansas, as defined in § 21-4-203 , who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor to have incurred a military service-connected disability and have been scheduled by the department to be reexamined or treated for the disability shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay for a period not to exceed six (6) days for that purpose during any one (1) calendar year.

(b) (1) If an employee receives a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be entitled to his or her regular salary during the time the employee is away from his or her duties during the leave of absence. (2) The leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular annual leave and sick leave allowed to the employee.

(1) If an employee receives a leave of absence under this section, the employee shall be entitled to his or her regular salary during the time the employee is away from his or her duties during the leave of absence.

(2) The leave of absence shall be in addition to the regular annual leave and sick leave allowed to the employee.

(c) During a leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to preserve: (1) All seniority rights, efficiency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and life and disability insurance benefits; and (2) Any other rights, privileges, and benefits to which he or she has become entitled.

(1) All seniority rights, efficiency or performance ratings, promotional status, retirement privileges, and life and disability insurance benefits; and

(2) Any other rights, privileges, and benefits to which he or she has become entitled.

(d) For purposes of computations to determine whether the employee may be entitled to retirement benefits, the period of the leave of absence shall be deemed continuous service.

(e) The state shall continue to contribute its portion of any life or disability insurance premiums during the leave of absence on behalf of the employee, if requested, so that continuous coverage may be maintained.

Acts 2005, No. 653, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 21-15-106 — AR Code / Title 21 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-15-106
Rules - Records
Status: in_force

(a) All state agencies with a designated position or a designated financial or information technology position shall adopt the necessary rules to fully implement the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Each state agency shall maintain on file, subject to inspection by the Arkansas Crime Information Center, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police, the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, and the Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Central Registry evidence that criminal history and central registry checks required by this subchapter have been initiated on all applicants and employees. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2340, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 1019, § 6; 1999, No. 1409, § 15; 2001, No. 995, § 6; 2005, No. 1422, § 2; 2007, No. 991, § 5.

(a) All state agencies with a designated position or a designated financial or information technology position shall adopt the necessary rules to fully implement the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Each state agency shall maintain on file, subject to inspection by the Arkansas Crime Information Center, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police, the Child Maltreatment Central Registry, and the Adult and Long-Term Care Facility Resident Maltreatment Central Registry evidence that criminal history and central registry checks required by this subchapter have been initiated on all applicants and employees.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2340, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 1019, § 6; 1999, No. 1409, § 15; 2001, No. 995, § 6; 2005, No. 1422, § 2; 2007, No. 991, § 5.