Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-139 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-139
Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site - Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The Bowie knife has been designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas; (2) The Bowie knife is recognized as Arkansas's most famous blade weapon and the national American blade; (3) Arkansas blacksmith James Black crafted an original Bowie knife in Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, in 1831; (4) Washington, Arkansas, and James Black became almost immediately famous as the birthplace and creator of the Bowie knife, respectively; (5) James Black continued to refine and improve his Bowie knife design into the world's toughest but most flexible knife from his shop in Washington, Arkansas; and (6) Because of the Bowie knife's national reputation, Washington, Arkansas, later became the location of the world's first recognized school of bladesmithing. (b) (1) Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, is designated the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site". (2) The designation of Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, as the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site" is essential to: (A) Celebrate, protect, and preserve the history and status of the Arkansas-created Bowie knife throughout Arkansas, the United States, and the world; and (B) Preserve bladesmithing history and heritage, promote heritage arts and bladesmithing tourism in the area, and provide a historically accurate site designation for a heritage arts and bladesmithing enthusiast. (c) The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana is designated to develop and operate a school of bladesmithing located in Washington, Arkansas, to promote and protect the art of bladesmithing and the Bowie knife crafted there. (d) (1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, shall design a sign that displays the words and any logo for the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site". (2) (A) The sign shall be placed on or about the location of the school of bladesmithing developed and operated in Washington, Arkansas, by the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana. (B) The sign shall be erected by December 31, 2021. (C) The sign shall contain the common design for Arkansas Heritage Sites, consisting of a circular shape with a blue background, black border ring, and white lettering, and the words "Arkansas Heritage Site". (3) Information regarding the proper placement of copies of the sign at additional locations to promote and direct tourism to Washington, Arkansas, shall be made available by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (4) The sign in appropriate scale shall be used as the symbol on the state highway map and in all tourism mediums published by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to indicate the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site". (e) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section. (2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1056,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 818,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The Bowie knife has been designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas; (2) The Bowie knife is recognized as Arkansas's most famous blade weapon and the national American blade; (3) Arkansas blacksmith James Black crafted an original Bowie knife in Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, in 1831; (4) Washington, Arkansas, and James Black became almost immediately famous as the birthplace and creator of the Bowie knife, respectively; (5) James Black continued to refine and improve his Bowie knife design into the world's toughest but most flexible knife from his shop in Washington, Arkansas; and (6) Because of the Bowie knife's national reputation, Washington, Arkansas, later became the location of the world's first recognized school of bladesmithing.

(1) The Bowie knife has been designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas;

(2) The Bowie knife is recognized as Arkansas's most famous blade weapon and the national American blade;

(3) Arkansas blacksmith James Black crafted an original Bowie knife in Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, in 1831;

(4) Washington, Arkansas, and James Black became almost immediately famous as the birthplace and creator of the Bowie knife, respectively;

(5) James Black continued to refine and improve his Bowie knife design into the world's toughest but most flexible knife from his shop in Washington, Arkansas; and

(6) Because of the Bowie knife's national reputation, Washington, Arkansas, later became the location of the world's first recognized school of bladesmithing.

(b) (1) Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, is designated the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site". (2) The designation of Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, as the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site" is essential to: (A) Celebrate, protect, and preserve the history and status of the Arkansas-created Bowie knife throughout Arkansas, the United States, and the world; and (B) Preserve bladesmithing history and heritage, promote heritage arts and bladesmithing tourism in the area, and provide a historically accurate site designation for a heritage arts and bladesmithing enthusiast.

(1) Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, is designated the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site".

(2) The designation of Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, as the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site" is essential to: (A) Celebrate, protect, and preserve the history and status of the Arkansas-created Bowie knife throughout Arkansas, the United States, and the world; and (B) Preserve bladesmithing history and heritage, promote heritage arts and bladesmithing tourism in the area, and provide a historically accurate site designation for a heritage arts and bladesmithing enthusiast.

(A) Celebrate, protect, and preserve the history and status of the Arkansas-created Bowie knife throughout Arkansas, the United States, and the world; and

(B) Preserve bladesmithing history and heritage, promote heritage arts and bladesmithing tourism in the area, and provide a historically accurate site designation for a heritage arts and bladesmithing enthusiast.

(c) The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana is designated to develop and operate a school of bladesmithing located in Washington, Arkansas, to promote and protect the art of bladesmithing and the Bowie knife crafted there.

(d) (1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, shall design a sign that displays the words and any logo for the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site". (2) (A) The sign shall be placed on or about the location of the school of bladesmithing developed and operated in Washington, Arkansas, by the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana. (B) The sign shall be erected by December 31, 2021. (C) The sign shall contain the common design for Arkansas Heritage Sites, consisting of a circular shape with a blue background, black border ring, and white lettering, and the words "Arkansas Heritage Site". (3) Information regarding the proper placement of copies of the sign at additional locations to promote and direct tourism to Washington, Arkansas, shall be made available by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (4) The sign in appropriate scale shall be used as the symbol on the state highway map and in all tourism mediums published by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to indicate the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site".

(1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, shall design a sign that displays the words and any logo for the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site".

(2) (A) The sign shall be placed on or about the location of the school of bladesmithing developed and operated in Washington, Arkansas, by the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana. (B) The sign shall be erected by December 31, 2021. (C) The sign shall contain the common design for Arkansas Heritage Sites, consisting of a circular shape with a blue background, black border ring, and white lettering, and the words "Arkansas Heritage Site".

(A) The sign shall be placed on or about the location of the school of bladesmithing developed and operated in Washington, Arkansas, by the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana.

(B) The sign shall be erected by December 31, 2021.

(C) The sign shall contain the common design for Arkansas Heritage Sites, consisting of a circular shape with a blue background, black border ring, and white lettering, and the words "Arkansas Heritage Site".

(3) Information regarding the proper placement of copies of the sign at additional locations to promote and direct tourism to Washington, Arkansas, shall be made available by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(4) The sign in appropriate scale shall be used as the symbol on the state highway map and in all tourism mediums published by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to indicate the "Birthplace of the Bowie Knife, Arkansas Heritage Site".

(e) (1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section. (2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

(1) The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.

(2) (A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 . (B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

(A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f) : (i) On or before January 1, 2020; or (ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 .

(i) On or before January 1, 2020; or

(ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by January 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309 .

(B) The division shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of January 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before January 1, 2020.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1056,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 818,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-135 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-135
State dinosaur
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansaurus fridayi is designated as the official dinosaur of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure to list or display the state dinosaur. (2) A state agency or office may include information concerning the state dinosaur in a future publication or brochure or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure. Added by Act 2019, No. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Arkansaurus fridayi is designated as the official dinosaur of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure to list or display the state dinosaur. (2) A state agency or office may include information concerning the state dinosaur in a future publication or brochure or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure to list or display the state dinosaur.

(2) A state agency or office may include information concerning the state dinosaur in a future publication or brochure or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

Added by Act 2019, No. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-118 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-118
Effective date of Code
Status: in_force

This Code is effective at midnight, December 31, 1987. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

This Code is effective at midnight, December 31, 1987.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-104 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-104
Entitlement to paid holiday or equivalent time
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for holiday pay, the employee must be on pay status his or her last scheduled work day before the holiday and his or her first scheduled work day after the holiday. (b) When a holiday falls while an employee is on annual or sick leave, that day is charged as a holiday and that day will not be charged against his or her annual or sick leave. (c) When a holiday falls on an employee's regular scheduled day off, he or she will be given equivalent time off. (d) The following provisions apply to employees who cannot take holidays as scheduled: (1) Employees must work on holidays when the needs of the agency require it. Department or agency directors will determine the need; (2) Days off for holidays worked may be taken at a time approved by the employee's supervisor. They are to be taken as soon as it is practical; and (3) Supervisors are responsible for scheduling days off in lieu of holidays for their employees. Department heads and supervisors are responsible for informing their employees of the schedule and the observance of all provisions. Acts 1975, No. 976, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-115.

(a) To be eligible for holiday pay, the employee must be on pay status his or her last scheduled work day before the holiday and his or her first scheduled work day after the holiday.

(b) When a holiday falls while an employee is on annual or sick leave, that day is charged as a holiday and that day will not be charged against his or her annual or sick leave.

(c) When a holiday falls on an employee's regular scheduled day off, he or she will be given equivalent time off.

(d) The following provisions apply to employees who cannot take holidays as scheduled: (1) Employees must work on holidays when the needs of the agency require it. Department or agency directors will determine the need; (2) Days off for holidays worked may be taken at a time approved by the employee's supervisor. They are to be taken as soon as it is practical; and (3) Supervisors are responsible for scheduling days off in lieu of holidays for their employees. Department heads and supervisors are responsible for informing their employees of the schedule and the observance of all provisions.

(1) Employees must work on holidays when the needs of the agency require it. Department or agency directors will determine the need;

(2) Days off for holidays worked may be taken at a time approved by the employee's supervisor. They are to be taken as soon as it is practical; and

(3) Supervisors are responsible for scheduling days off in lieu of holidays for their employees. Department heads and supervisors are responsible for informing their employees of the schedule and the observance of all provisions.

Acts 1975, No. 976, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-133 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-133
Display of national motto
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place in a location described in subdivision (a)(2) of this section a durable poster or framed copy containing: (A) (i) The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust". (ii) The national motto shall: (a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); (b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and (c) Be displayed in a large font size; (B) An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and (C) An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags. (2) The durable posters or framed copies donated or purchased under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be displayed in each: (A) Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and (B) Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by taxpayer funds. (b) The copies or posters authorized under this section shall either be donated or shall be purchased solely with funds made available through voluntary contributions to the local school boards, local building governing entity, or the Building Authority Division. Amended by Act 2021, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 604,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6052, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 911,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place in a location described in subdivision (a)(2) of this section a durable poster or framed copy containing: (A) (i) The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust". (ii) The national motto shall: (a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); (b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and (c) Be displayed in a large font size; (B) An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and (C) An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags. (2) The durable posters or framed copies donated or purchased under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be displayed in each: (A) Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and (B) Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by taxpayer funds.

(1) If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place in a location described in subdivision (a)(2) of this section a durable poster or framed copy containing: (A) (i) The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust". (ii) The national motto shall: (a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); (b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and (c) Be displayed in a large font size; (B) An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and (C) An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags.

(A) (i) The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust". (ii) The national motto shall: (a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); (b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and (c) Be displayed in a large font size;

(i) The national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust".

(ii) The national motto shall: (a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14"); (b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and (c) Be displayed in a large font size;

(a) Be easily readable on a poster or framed copy of at least eleven inches by fourteen inches (11" x 14");

(b) Be the central focus of the poster or framed copy; and

(c) Be displayed in a large font size;

(B) An accurate representation of the United States flag, which shall be under the national motto; and

(C) An accurate representation of the Arkansas state flag or flags.

(2) The durable posters or framed copies donated or purchased under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be displayed in each: (A) Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and (B) Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by taxpayer funds.

(A) Public institution of higher education and elementary and secondary school library and classroom in this state; and

(B) Public building or facility in this state that is maintained or operated by taxpayer funds.

(b) The copies or posters authorized under this section shall either be donated or shall be purchased solely with funds made available through voluntary contributions to the local school boards, local building governing entity, or the Building Authority Division.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 410,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 604,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6052, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 911,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-1-101 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1-101
Extension of western boundary line
Status: in_force

The western boundary line of the State of Arkansas is extended as follows, so as to include all that strip of land in the Indian Territory lying and being situated between the Arkansas state line adjacent to the city of Fort Smith, and the Arkansas River and Poteau River, described as follows, namely: Beginning at a point on the south bank of the Arkansas River one hundred (100) paces west of Old Fort Smith, where the western boundary line of the State of Arkansas crosses the Arkansas River, and running southwesterly along the south bank of the Arkansas River to the mouth of the Poteau; thence at right angles with the Poteau River to the center of the current of that river; thence southerly up the middle of the current of the Poteau River, except where the Arkansas state line intersects the Poteau River, to a point in the middle of the current of the Poteau River opposite the mouth of Mill Creek, and where it is intersected by the middle of the current of Mill Creek; thence up the middle of Mill Creek to the Arkansas state line; thence northerly along the Arkansas state line to the point of beginning. Acts 1905, No. 41, § 1, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 9180; Pope's Dig., § 11865; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-101.

The western boundary line of the State of Arkansas is extended as follows, so as to include all that strip of land in the Indian Territory lying and being situated between the Arkansas state line adjacent to the city of Fort Smith, and the Arkansas River and Poteau River, described as follows, namely: Beginning at a point on the south bank of the Arkansas River one hundred (100) paces west of Old Fort Smith, where the western boundary line of the State of Arkansas crosses the Arkansas River, and running southwesterly along the south bank of the Arkansas River to the mouth of the Poteau; thence at right angles with the Poteau River to the center of the current of that river; thence southerly up the middle of the current of the Poteau River, except where the Arkansas state line intersects the Poteau River, to a point in the middle of the current of the Poteau River opposite the mouth of Mill Creek, and where it is intersected by the middle of the current of Mill Creek; thence up the middle of Mill Creek to the Arkansas state line; thence northerly along the Arkansas state line to the point of beginning.

Acts 1905, No. 41, § 1, p. 124; C. & M. Dig., § 9180; Pope's Dig., § 11865; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-113 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-113
Native American Heritage Week
Status: in_force

(a) The third week in September of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Native American Heritage Week" to honor the integral role that Native Americans have played in the history of the state and the rich contributions Native Americans have made to the history of Arkansas, including the state's role as home to many of the roads and trails along the Trail of Tears. (b) The Governor shall annually, prior to the third week in September, issue a proclamation proclaiming Native American Heritage Week and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment on the significance that Native Americans have played in the state's history; and (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Native American Heritage Week and to commemorate Native Americans' cultural contributions to the heritage of Arkansas. Acts 2001, No. 1117, § 1.

(a) The third week in September of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Native American Heritage Week" to honor the integral role that Native Americans have played in the history of the state and the rich contributions Native Americans have made to the history of Arkansas, including the state's role as home to many of the roads and trails along the Trail of Tears.

(b) The Governor shall annually, prior to the third week in September, issue a proclamation proclaiming Native American Heritage Week and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment on the significance that Native Americans have played in the state's history; and (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Native American Heritage Week and to commemorate Native Americans' cultural contributions to the heritage of Arkansas.

(1) Comment on the significance that Native Americans have played in the state's history; and

(2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Native American Heritage Week and to commemorate Native Americans' cultural contributions to the heritage of Arkansas.

Acts 2001, No. 1117, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-102 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-102
Salute to state flag
Status: in_force

The following is adopted as the official salute to the Arkansas Flag: "I salute the Arkansas Flag with its diamond and stars. We pledge our loyalty to thee." House Concurrent Resolution No. 23, Acts 1953, p. 1510; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-108.

The following is adopted as the official salute to the Arkansas Flag: "I salute the Arkansas Flag with its diamond and stars. We pledge our loyalty to thee."

House Concurrent Resolution No. 23, Acts 1953, p. 1510; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-108 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-108
Publications in more than one newspaper
Status: in_force

The officials who are required by this chapter to cause publications to be made may cause them to be made in more than one (1) newspaper when it is possible to secure more general publicity without additional expense. Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 11, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8799; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-210.

The officials who are required by this chapter to cause publications to be made may cause them to be made in more than one (1) newspaper when it is possible to secure more general publicity without additional expense.

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 11, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8799; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-114 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-114
Poet laureate
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor is authorized to designate or appoint, by proclamation, a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas, which shall be an honorary title in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in poetry by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a person whose name was selected from a list of names submitted to the Governor upon recommendation of a committee consisting of: (A) Two (2) principal heads of English departments of state-supported universities or colleges who are selected by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; and (B) Two (2) members of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas who are selected by the President of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas. (2) (A) The person serving as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas on August 1, 2017, shall serve until the person's death or resignation from the position. (B) The term of a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas appointed after August 1, 2017, is four (4) years. Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1031, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 292,§ 1, eff. 2/28/2017. Acts 1971, No. 90, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-111.1.

(a) The Governor is authorized to designate or appoint, by proclamation, a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas, which shall be an honorary title in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in poetry by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a person whose name was selected from a list of names submitted to the Governor upon recommendation of a committee consisting of: (A) Two (2) principal heads of English departments of state-supported universities or colleges who are selected by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; and (B) Two (2) members of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas who are selected by the President of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas. (2) (A) The person serving as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas on August 1, 2017, shall serve until the person's death or resignation from the position. (B) The term of a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas appointed after August 1, 2017, is four (4) years.

(1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a person whose name was selected from a list of names submitted to the Governor upon recommendation of a committee consisting of: (A) Two (2) principal heads of English departments of state-supported universities or colleges who are selected by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; and (B) Two (2) members of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas who are selected by the President of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas.

(A) Two (2) principal heads of English departments of state-supported universities or colleges who are selected by the Commissioner of the Division of Higher Education; and

(B) Two (2) members of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas who are selected by the President of the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas.

(2) (A) The person serving as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas on August 1, 2017, shall serve until the person's death or resignation from the position. (B) The term of a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas appointed after August 1, 2017, is four (4) years.

(A) The person serving as Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas on August 1, 2017, shall serve until the person's death or resignation from the position.

(B) The term of a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas appointed after August 1, 2017, is four (4) years.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1031, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 292,§ 1, eff. 2/28/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 90, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-111.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-117 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-117
Official language
Status: in_force

(a) The English language shall be the official language of the State of Arkansas. (b) This section shall not prohibit the public schools from performing their duty to provide equal educational opportunities to all children. Acts 1987, No. 40, § 1; 1987, No. 77, § 1.

(a) The English language shall be the official language of the State of Arkansas.

(b) This section shall not prohibit the public schools from performing their duty to provide equal educational opportunities to all children.

Acts 1987, No. 40, § 1; 1987, No. 77, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-114 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-114
Juneteenth Independence Day
Status: in_force

(a) The third Saturday in June shall be known as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of over two hundred (200) years of slavery in the United States of America and to demonstrate racial reconciliation and healing from the legacy of slavery. (b) Juneteenth Independence Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Acts 2005, No. 2101, § 1.

(a) The third Saturday in June shall be known as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of over two hundred (200) years of slavery in the United States of America and to demonstrate racial reconciliation and healing from the legacy of slavery.

(b) Juneteenth Independence Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Acts 2005, No. 2101, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-101 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-101
State flag
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The official state flag shall be a rectangle of red on which is placed a large white diamond, bordered by a wide band of blue on which are twenty-five (25) white stars. (B) Across the diamond shall be the word "ARKANSAS" and four (4) blue stars, with one (1) star above and three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS". (C) The star above the word "ARKANSAS" shall be below the upper corner of the diamond. (D) The three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS" shall be placed so that one (1) star shall be above the lower corner of the diamond and two (2) stars shall be placed symmetrically, parallel above and to the right and left of the star in the lower corner of the diamond. (2) The colors used for the official state flag shall be the same as those used on the United States flag, specifically to include: (A) Old Glory Red or its equivalent; and (B) Old Glory Blue or its equivalent. (b) The three (3) stars so placed are designed to represent the three (3) nations, France, Spain, and the United States, which have successively exercised dominion over Arkansas. These stars also indicate that Arkansas was the third state carved out of the Louisiana Purchase. Of these three (3) stars, the twin stars parallel with each other signify that Arkansas and Michigan are twin states, having been admitted to the Union together on June 15, 1836. The twenty-five (25) white stars on the band of blue show that Arkansas was the twenty-fifth state admitted to the Union. The blue star above the word "ARKANSAS" is to commemorate the Confederate States of America. The diamond signifies that this state is the only diamond-bearing state in the Union. (c) An official state flag shall be made in the United States. Acts 1987, No. 116, § 1; 2011, No. 1205, §§ 1, 2.

(a) (1) (A) The official state flag shall be a rectangle of red on which is placed a large white diamond, bordered by a wide band of blue on which are twenty-five (25) white stars. (B) Across the diamond shall be the word "ARKANSAS" and four (4) blue stars, with one (1) star above and three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS". (C) The star above the word "ARKANSAS" shall be below the upper corner of the diamond. (D) The three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS" shall be placed so that one (1) star shall be above the lower corner of the diamond and two (2) stars shall be placed symmetrically, parallel above and to the right and left of the star in the lower corner of the diamond. (2) The colors used for the official state flag shall be the same as those used on the United States flag, specifically to include: (A) Old Glory Red or its equivalent; and (B) Old Glory Blue or its equivalent.

(1) (A) The official state flag shall be a rectangle of red on which is placed a large white diamond, bordered by a wide band of blue on which are twenty-five (25) white stars. (B) Across the diamond shall be the word "ARKANSAS" and four (4) blue stars, with one (1) star above and three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS". (C) The star above the word "ARKANSAS" shall be below the upper corner of the diamond. (D) The three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS" shall be placed so that one (1) star shall be above the lower corner of the diamond and two (2) stars shall be placed symmetrically, parallel above and to the right and left of the star in the lower corner of the diamond.

(A) The official state flag shall be a rectangle of red on which is placed a large white diamond, bordered by a wide band of blue on which are twenty-five (25) white stars.

(B) Across the diamond shall be the word "ARKANSAS" and four (4) blue stars, with one (1) star above and three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS".

(C) The star above the word "ARKANSAS" shall be below the upper corner of the diamond.

(D) The three (3) stars below the word "ARKANSAS" shall be placed so that one (1) star shall be above the lower corner of the diamond and two (2) stars shall be placed symmetrically, parallel above and to the right and left of the star in the lower corner of the diamond.

(2) The colors used for the official state flag shall be the same as those used on the United States flag, specifically to include: (A) Old Glory Red or its equivalent; and (B) Old Glory Blue or its equivalent.

(A) Old Glory Red or its equivalent; and

(B) Old Glory Blue or its equivalent.

(b) The three (3) stars so placed are designed to represent the three (3) nations, France, Spain, and the United States, which have successively exercised dominion over Arkansas. These stars also indicate that Arkansas was the third state carved out of the Louisiana Purchase. Of these three (3) stars, the twin stars parallel with each other signify that Arkansas and Michigan are twin states, having been admitted to the Union together on June 15, 1836. The twenty-five (25) white stars on the band of blue show that Arkansas was the twenty-fifth state admitted to the Union. The blue star above the word "ARKANSAS" is to commemorate the Confederate States of America. The diamond signifies that this state is the only diamond-bearing state in the Union.

(c) An official state flag shall be made in the United States.

Acts 1987, No. 116, § 1; 2011, No. 1205, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-109 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-109
Adoption of Code not to validate invalid, unauthorized, or defective rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The adoption of this Code shall not validate or authorize a rule or regulation, cure any defect in a rule or regulation, or validate, authorize, or cure any section or part of a section of any rule or regulation, which rule or regulation or section or part of a section of the rule or regulation is invalid, unauthorized, or defective. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

The adoption of this Code shall not validate or authorize a rule or regulation, cure any defect in a rule or regulation, or validate, authorize, or cure any section or part of a section of any rule or regulation, which rule or regulation or section or part of a section of the rule or regulation is invalid, unauthorized, or defective.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-115 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-115
Code classification and organization not to be construed - Notes, headings, etc., not part of law
Status: in_force

(a) The classification and organization of the titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions of this Code, and any headings thereto, are made for the purpose of convenient reference and orderly arrangement, and no implication, inference, or presumption of a legislative construction shall be drawn therefrom. (b) Unless otherwise provided in this Code, title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, and the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within the text of the individual sections of this Code, except the section numbers included in the headings or catchlines immediately preceding the text of the sections, do not constitute part of the law and shall in no manner limit or expand the construction of any section. (c) All title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, historical citations, annotations, and notes set out in this Code are given for the purpose of convenient reference and do not constitute part of the law. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) The classification and organization of the titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters, sections, subsections, and subdivisions of this Code, and any headings thereto, are made for the purpose of convenient reference and orderly arrangement, and no implication, inference, or presumption of a legislative construction shall be drawn therefrom.

(b) Unless otherwise provided in this Code, title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, and the descriptive headings or catchlines immediately preceding or within the text of the individual sections of this Code, except the section numbers included in the headings or catchlines immediately preceding the text of the sections, do not constitute part of the law and shall in no manner limit or expand the construction of any section.

(c) All title, chapter, and subchapter analyses, historical citations, annotations, and notes set out in this Code are given for the purpose of convenient reference and do not constitute part of the law.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-123 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-123
Trout Capital of the U.S.A
Status: in_force

The City of Cotter, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Trout Capital of the U.S.A.". Acts 1993, No. 740, § 1.

The City of Cotter, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Trout Capital of the U.S.A.".

Acts 1993, No. 740, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-1-102 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1-102
Signature by mark
Status: in_force

In addition to the provisions of §§ 4-3-401 , 7-5-305 , 7-7-308 , 27-14-705 , and 28-25-103 , a signature by mark on a document is legal for the purposes of executing the document if the signature is: (1) Made by a person who at the time of signature lacks the ability to: (A) Write; or (B) Sign his or her name; and (2) Witnessed by at least one (1) disinterested person. Acts 2009, No. 412, § 1.

In addition to the provisions of §§ 4-3-401 , 7-5-305 , 7-7-308 , 27-14-705 , and 28-25-103 , a signature by mark on a document is legal for the purposes of executing the document if the signature is:

(1) Made by a person who at the time of signature lacks the ability to: (A) Write; or (B) Sign his or her name; and

(A) Write; or

(B) Sign his or her name; and

(2) Witnessed by at least one (1) disinterested person.

Acts 2009, No. 412, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-104 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-104
Distribution of flags
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall obtain a sufficient quantity of flags of the United States and flags of the State of Arkansas in order that the flags that have been flown over the State Capitol Building may be made available to members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate for distribution in their respective districts and to the Governor for statewide distribution, to: (A) Civic groups; (B) Schools; (C) Organized youth groups; and (D) An individual as an award in recognition of the individual's accomplishment. (2) The flags described under this section and purchased by the Secretary of State shall be made in the United States. (b) A sufficient quantity of flags shall be obtained to permit the Secretary of State to make available for distribution in the manner authorized in this section: (1) Thirty (30) Arkansas flags and twenty (20) United States flags per calendar year to each member of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags per calendar year to the office of the Governor; (3) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags to the office of the Secretary of State; (4) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (5) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (6) Twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags and twenty-five (25) United States flags per calendar year to the: (A) Lieutenant Governor; (B) Treasurer of State; (C) Auditor of State; and (D) Commissioner of State Lands; and (7) Twenty-five (25) United States flags and twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags per calendar year to the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health. (c) This section supersedes any other law of this state that provides for the Secretary of State to furnish copies of flags for distribution to groups and individuals as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1184,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 955,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1985, No. 414, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-120, 5-121; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 123, § 14; 2003, No. 300, § 1; 2011, No. 1205, § 3.

(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall obtain a sufficient quantity of flags of the United States and flags of the State of Arkansas in order that the flags that have been flown over the State Capitol Building may be made available to members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate for distribution in their respective districts and to the Governor for statewide distribution, to: (A) Civic groups; (B) Schools; (C) Organized youth groups; and (D) An individual as an award in recognition of the individual's accomplishment. (2) The flags described under this section and purchased by the Secretary of State shall be made in the United States.

(1) The Secretary of State shall obtain a sufficient quantity of flags of the United States and flags of the State of Arkansas in order that the flags that have been flown over the State Capitol Building may be made available to members of the House of Representatives and members of the Senate for distribution in their respective districts and to the Governor for statewide distribution, to: (A) Civic groups; (B) Schools; (C) Organized youth groups; and (D) An individual as an award in recognition of the individual's accomplishment.

(A) Civic groups;

(B) Schools;

(C) Organized youth groups; and

(D) An individual as an award in recognition of the individual's accomplishment.

(2) The flags described under this section and purchased by the Secretary of State shall be made in the United States.

(b) A sufficient quantity of flags shall be obtained to permit the Secretary of State to make available for distribution in the manner authorized in this section: (1) Thirty (30) Arkansas flags and twenty (20) United States flags per calendar year to each member of the House of Representatives and the Senate; (2) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags per calendar year to the office of the Governor; (3) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags to the office of the Secretary of State; (4) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; (5) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (6) Twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags and twenty-five (25) United States flags per calendar year to the: (A) Lieutenant Governor; (B) Treasurer of State; (C) Auditor of State; and (D) Commissioner of State Lands; and (7) Twenty-five (25) United States flags and twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags per calendar year to the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health.

(1) Thirty (30) Arkansas flags and twenty (20) United States flags per calendar year to each member of the House of Representatives and the Senate;

(2) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags per calendar year to the office of the Governor;

(3) One hundred (100) Arkansas flags and one hundred (100) United States flags to the office of the Secretary of State;

(4) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;

(5) Thirty-five (35) Arkansas flags and thirty-five (35) United States flags to the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(6) Twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags and twenty-five (25) United States flags per calendar year to the: (A) Lieutenant Governor; (B) Treasurer of State; (C) Auditor of State; and (D) Commissioner of State Lands; and

(A) Lieutenant Governor;

(B) Treasurer of State;

(C) Auditor of State; and

(D) Commissioner of State Lands; and

(7) Twenty-five (25) United States flags and twenty-five (25) Arkansas flags per calendar year to the Division of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health.

(c) This section supersedes any other law of this state that provides for the Secretary of State to furnish copies of flags for distribution to groups and individuals as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 220,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1184,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 955,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1985, No. 414, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-120, 5-121; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 123, § 14; 2003, No. 300, § 1; 2011, No. 1205, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-107 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-107
Repealed acts not revived by Code
Status: repealed

All acts or parts of acts which are repealed or superseded by this Code or are repugnant to any act repealed by this Code and which have not been reenacted or consolidated shall continue to be so repealed or superseded. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

All acts or parts of acts which are repealed or superseded by this Code or are repugnant to any act repealed by this Code and which have not been reenacted or consolidated shall continue to be so repealed or superseded.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-108 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-108
Official seals
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the Governor to procure a seal for the State of Arkansas, which shall present the following impressions, devices, and emblems, to wit: An eagle at the bottom, holding a scroll in its beak, inscribed "Regnat Populus", a bundle of arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other; a shield covering the breast of the eagle, engraved with a steamboat at top, a beehive and plow in the middle, and sheaf of wheat at the bottom; the Goddess of Liberty at the top, holding a wreath in her right hand, a pole in the left hand, surmounted by a liberty cap, and surrounded by a circle of stars outside of which is a circle of rays; the figure of an angel on the left, inscribed "Mercy", and a sword on the right hand, inscribed "Justice", surrounded with the words "Seal of the State of Arkansas". (b) The Secretary of State, Auditor of State, and Treasurer of State shall each have a seal of office presenting the impressions, devices, and emblems presented by the Seal of State except that the surrounding words on the Secretary of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Secretary of State, Arkansas", on the Auditor of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Auditor of State, Arkansas", and on the Treasurer of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Treasurer of State, Arkansas". (c) All official seals used in the state shall present the same impressions, emblems, and devices presented by the Seal of State, except that the surrounding words shall be such as to indicate the office to which each seal belongs. Acts 1864, No. 1, §§ 1-3, p. 31; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2096, 9142-9144; Pope's Dig., §§ 2700, 11804-11806; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-104 -- 5-106.

(a) It shall be the duty of the Governor to procure a seal for the State of Arkansas, which shall present the following impressions, devices, and emblems, to wit: An eagle at the bottom, holding a scroll in its beak, inscribed "Regnat Populus", a bundle of arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other; a shield covering the breast of the eagle, engraved with a steamboat at top, a beehive and plow in the middle, and sheaf of wheat at the bottom; the Goddess of Liberty at the top, holding a wreath in her right hand, a pole in the left hand, surmounted by a liberty cap, and surrounded by a circle of stars outside of which is a circle of rays; the figure of an angel on the left, inscribed "Mercy", and a sword on the right hand, inscribed "Justice", surrounded with the words "Seal of the State of Arkansas".

(b) The Secretary of State, Auditor of State, and Treasurer of State shall each have a seal of office presenting the impressions, devices, and emblems presented by the Seal of State except that the surrounding words on the Secretary of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Secretary of State, Arkansas", on the Auditor of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Auditor of State, Arkansas", and on the Treasurer of State's seal shall be "Seal of the Treasurer of State, Arkansas".

(c) All official seals used in the state shall present the same impressions, emblems, and devices presented by the Seal of State, except that the surrounding words shall be such as to indicate the office to which each seal belongs.

Acts 1864, No. 1, §§ 1-3, p. 31; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2096, 9142-9144; Pope's Dig., §§ 2700, 11804-11806; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-104 -- 5-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-129 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-129
State grape
Status: in_force

(a) The Cynthiana grape, or Vitis Aestivalis, is designated the official grape of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grape. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grape in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure. (c) This section does not grant a protected status to the Cynthiana grape. Acts 2009, No. 547, § 1.

(a) The Cynthiana grape, or Vitis Aestivalis, is designated the official grape of the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grape. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grape in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the state grape.

(2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state grape in future publications or brochures or in a scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(c) This section does not grant a protected status to the Cynthiana grape.

Acts 2009, No. 547, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-207 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-207
Identical acts - Same subject matter
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When identical acts are enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the act which the Governor signs last shall be deemed to have repealed the earlier enactment. (2) If the Governor does not sign one (1) or both of the acts then the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly shall be deemed to have repealed the other identical enactments. (b) (1) When more than one (1) act concerning the same subject matter is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, whether or not specifically amending the same sections of the Arkansas Code or an uncodified act, all of the enactments shall be given effect except to the extent of irreconcilable conflicts in which case the conflicting provision of the last enactment shall prevail. (2) The last enactment is the one which the Governor signs last or if the Governor does not sign one of the acts then the last enactment is the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly. Acts 1993, No. 1167, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 403, § 1.

(a) (1) When identical acts are enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the act which the Governor signs last shall be deemed to have repealed the earlier enactment. (2) If the Governor does not sign one (1) or both of the acts then the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly shall be deemed to have repealed the other identical enactments.

(1) When identical acts are enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, the act which the Governor signs last shall be deemed to have repealed the earlier enactment.

(2) If the Governor does not sign one (1) or both of the acts then the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly shall be deemed to have repealed the other identical enactments.

(b) (1) When more than one (1) act concerning the same subject matter is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, whether or not specifically amending the same sections of the Arkansas Code or an uncodified act, all of the enactments shall be given effect except to the extent of irreconcilable conflicts in which case the conflicting provision of the last enactment shall prevail. (2) The last enactment is the one which the Governor signs last or if the Governor does not sign one of the acts then the last enactment is the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly.

(1) When more than one (1) act concerning the same subject matter is enacted by the General Assembly during the same session, whether or not specifically amending the same sections of the Arkansas Code or an uncodified act, all of the enactments shall be given effect except to the extent of irreconcilable conflicts in which case the conflicting provision of the last enactment shall prevail.

(2) The last enactment is the one which the Governor signs last or if the Governor does not sign one of the acts then the last enactment is the act which was last voted on by either house of the General Assembly.

Acts 1993, No. 1167, §§ 1, 2; 1999, No. 403, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-401 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 1-2-401
Creation - Members
Status: in_force

(a) A commission is created to be known as the "Commission on Uniform State Laws". The commission shall consist of three (3) recognized members of the bar who shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four (4) years each and until their successors are appointed and, in addition thereto, any residents of this state who, because of long service in the cause of uniformity of state legislation, shall have been elected life members of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. (b) Upon the death, removal from the state, resignation, failure, or refusal to serve of any appointed commissioner, the appointed office becomes vacant and the Governor shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Acts 1945, No. 159, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-401, 6-402.

(a) A commission is created to be known as the "Commission on Uniform State Laws". The commission shall consist of three (3) recognized members of the bar who shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four (4) years each and until their successors are appointed and, in addition thereto, any residents of this state who, because of long service in the cause of uniformity of state legislation, shall have been elected life members of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

(b) Upon the death, removal from the state, resignation, failure, or refusal to serve of any appointed commissioner, the appointed office becomes vacant and the Governor shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

Acts 1945, No. 159, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-401, 6-402.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-121 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-121
Purple martin capitals
Status: in_force

(a) Since the purple martin, a bird known for its appetite for flying insects, is deemed by most as an attractive asset for its appearance, song, cleanliness, and diet - America's Most Wanted Bird, and since the City of Lake Village in Chicot County of southeastern Arkansas is located along the North-South Flyway, the major migration route for millions of birds, the City of Lake Village in Chicot County, shall be designated by the General Assembly to be known as the "Southeast Purple Martin Capital of the State of Arkansas". (b) The City of Fort Smith is hereby designated as the "Northwest Purple Martin Capital of Arkansas". Acts 1993, No. 469, § 1; 1993, No. 871, § 1.

(a) Since the purple martin, a bird known for its appetite for flying insects, is deemed by most as an attractive asset for its appearance, song, cleanliness, and diet - America's Most Wanted Bird, and since the City of Lake Village in Chicot County of southeastern Arkansas is located along the North-South Flyway, the major migration route for millions of birds, the City of Lake Village in Chicot County, shall be designated by the General Assembly to be known as the "Southeast Purple Martin Capital of the State of Arkansas".

(b) The City of Fort Smith is hereby designated as the "Northwest Purple Martin Capital of Arkansas".

Acts 1993, No. 469, § 1; 1993, No. 871, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-111 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-111
Adoption of Code not to affect existing rights, liabilities, contracts, actions, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The adoption of this Code shall not affect or impair any existing right, remedy, or defense nor affect, impair, discharge, or release any existing contract, obligation, duty, or liability of any kind. It shall not affect any pending suit or action, or prosecution now commenced or which shall be hereafter commenced, for any offense committed prior to January 1, 1988. As to all such suits, actions, and prosecutions, the law in force on December 31, 1987, shall continue in force. (b) The repeal, repeal and reenactment, or the revision, amendment, or consolidation of any act, or of any section or part of a section of any act, civil or criminal, shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change, in whole or in part, any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under the act, section, or part thereof unless the repealing, repealing and reenacting, revising, amending, or consolidating act shall expressly so provide. The repealed, repealed and reenacted, revised, amended, or consolidated act, or any section or part of a section of that act, shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all suits, actions, or prosecutions, civil or criminal, for the enforcement of any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree, or order that can or may be rendered, entered, or made in such suits, actions, or prosecutions imposing, inflicting, or declaring a penalty, forfeiture, or liability. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) The adoption of this Code shall not affect or impair any existing right, remedy, or defense nor affect, impair, discharge, or release any existing contract, obligation, duty, or liability of any kind. It shall not affect any pending suit or action, or prosecution now commenced or which shall be hereafter commenced, for any offense committed prior to January 1, 1988. As to all such suits, actions, and prosecutions, the law in force on December 31, 1987, shall continue in force.

(b) The repeal, repeal and reenactment, or the revision, amendment, or consolidation of any act, or of any section or part of a section of any act, civil or criminal, shall not release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change, in whole or in part, any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred under the act, section, or part thereof unless the repealing, repealing and reenacting, revising, amending, or consolidating act shall expressly so provide. The repealed, repealed and reenacted, revised, amended, or consolidated act, or any section or part of a section of that act, shall be treated and held as still remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all suits, actions, or prosecutions, civil or criminal, for the enforcement of any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, as well as for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree, or order that can or may be rendered, entered, or made in such suits, actions, or prosecutions imposing, inflicting, or declaring a penalty, forfeiture, or liability.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-111 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-111
State gem, mineral, and rock
Status: in_force

(a) The diamond is adopted and designated the official state gem of the State of Arkansas. (b) Quartz crystal is adopted and designated the official state mineral of the State of Arkansas. (c) Bauxite is adopted and designated the official state rock of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1967, No. 128, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-115 -- 5-117.

(a) The diamond is adopted and designated the official state gem of the State of Arkansas.

(b) Quartz crystal is adopted and designated the official state mineral of the State of Arkansas.

(c) Bauxite is adopted and designated the official state rock of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1967, No. 128, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 5-115 -- 5-117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-201 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-201
Applicability of sections 1-2-202 and 1-2-203
Status: in_force

The rules prescribed in §§ 1-2-202 and 1-2-203 shall apply in all cases, both civil and criminal, unless it is otherwise specially provided or unless there is something in the context or subject matter repugnant to that construction. Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 23; C. & M. Dig., § 9729; Pope's Dig., § 13255; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-204.

The rules prescribed in §§ 1-2-202 and 1-2-203 shall apply in all cases, both civil and criminal, unless it is otherwise specially provided or unless there is something in the context or subject matter repugnant to that construction.

Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 23; C. & M. Dig., § 9729; Pope's Dig., § 13255; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-118 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-118
National Day of the Cowboy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities; (2) The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism, known as the "cowboy code"; (3) The vaquero spirit of competition among ranch cowboys and cowgirls is reflected in rodeo events throughout the state that contribute to tourism and the economy; (4) Many statewide organizations recognize and encourage young cowboys and cowgirls to be excellent stewards of the land and to preserve this foundation of American heritage; (5) Arkansas is the birthplace of cowboy book and film icons, including: (A) Charles Portis, who was born in El Dorado, educated at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and authored the cowboy novel "True Grit"; (B) Maxwell Henry Aronson, who was born in Little Rock, became the actor "Bronco Billy" Anderson, and was the first cowboy superstar, starring in over three hundred (300) movies and paving the way for other famous cowboy actors; and (C) Betty Jeanne Grayson, who was also born in Little Rock, became actress Gail Davis, and inspired young cowgirls as "Annie Oakley" in the 1950s television series of the same name; and (6) Many states have declared an annual day to commemorate cowboys. (b) The fourth Saturday in July shall be known as "National Day of the Cowboy" to commemorate America's cowboy heritage. (c) National Day of the Cowboy is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Added by Act 2019, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities; (2) The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism, known as the "cowboy code"; (3) The vaquero spirit of competition among ranch cowboys and cowgirls is reflected in rodeo events throughout the state that contribute to tourism and the economy; (4) Many statewide organizations recognize and encourage young cowboys and cowgirls to be excellent stewards of the land and to preserve this foundation of American heritage; (5) Arkansas is the birthplace of cowboy book and film icons, including: (A) Charles Portis, who was born in El Dorado, educated at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and authored the cowboy novel "True Grit"; (B) Maxwell Henry Aronson, who was born in Little Rock, became the actor "Bronco Billy" Anderson, and was the first cowboy superstar, starring in over three hundred (300) movies and paving the way for other famous cowboy actors; and (C) Betty Jeanne Grayson, who was also born in Little Rock, became actress Gail Davis, and inspired young cowgirls as "Annie Oakley" in the 1950s television series of the same name; and (6) Many states have declared an annual day to commemorate cowboys.

(1) Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities;

(2) The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism, known as the "cowboy code";

(3) The vaquero spirit of competition among ranch cowboys and cowgirls is reflected in rodeo events throughout the state that contribute to tourism and the economy;

(4) Many statewide organizations recognize and encourage young cowboys and cowgirls to be excellent stewards of the land and to preserve this foundation of American heritage;

(5) Arkansas is the birthplace of cowboy book and film icons, including: (A) Charles Portis, who was born in El Dorado, educated at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and authored the cowboy novel "True Grit"; (B) Maxwell Henry Aronson, who was born in Little Rock, became the actor "Bronco Billy" Anderson, and was the first cowboy superstar, starring in over three hundred (300) movies and paving the way for other famous cowboy actors; and (C) Betty Jeanne Grayson, who was also born in Little Rock, became actress Gail Davis, and inspired young cowgirls as "Annie Oakley" in the 1950s television series of the same name; and

(A) Charles Portis, who was born in El Dorado, educated at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and authored the cowboy novel "True Grit";

(B) Maxwell Henry Aronson, who was born in Little Rock, became the actor "Bronco Billy" Anderson, and was the first cowboy superstar, starring in over three hundred (300) movies and paving the way for other famous cowboy actors; and

(C) Betty Jeanne Grayson, who was also born in Little Rock, became actress Gail Davis, and inspired young cowgirls as "Annie Oakley" in the 1950s television series of the same name; and

(6) Many states have declared an annual day to commemorate cowboys.

(b) The fourth Saturday in July shall be known as "National Day of the Cowboy" to commemorate America's cowboy heritage.

(c) National Day of the Cowboy is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Added by Act 2019, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-120 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-120
State folk dance
Status: in_force

The dance known as the "square dance" is hereby designated and adopted as the American Folk Dance of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1991, No. 93, § 1.

The dance known as the "square dance" is hereby designated and adopted as the American Folk Dance of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1991, No. 93, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-128 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-128
Lowering of state flags when member of armed services killed in action - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "public building" means a structure occupied by an agency of the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions. (b) The State of Arkansas may honor and pay tribute to a member of the armed services who is killed in action by lowering a state flag located on a public building to half-staff any time after learning of the death of a member of the armed services for a period not to exceed three (3) days. (c) This section applies to a member of the armed services who was or has been a resident of the State of Arkansas. Acts 2009, No. 30, § 1; 2011, No. 1182, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "public building" means a structure occupied by an agency of the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions.

(b) The State of Arkansas may honor and pay tribute to a member of the armed services who is killed in action by lowering a state flag located on a public building to half-staff any time after learning of the death of a member of the armed services for a period not to exceed three (3) days.

(c) This section applies to a member of the armed services who was or has been a resident of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2009, No. 30, § 1; 2011, No. 1182, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-502 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 1-2-502
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that there are great disparities in the definition of "minority" in the Arkansas Code, and it would be advantageous to have a consistent definition of minority in the State of Arkansas. (b) The General Assembly also recognizes that the number of people settling in Arkansas who are Hispanic immigrants or are of Hispanic background is rapidly increasing, and it would be advantageous to include Hispanics in the definition of "minority" in Arkansas. Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 2.

(a) The General Assembly finds that there are great disparities in the definition of "minority" in the Arkansas Code, and it would be advantageous to have a consistent definition of minority in the State of Arkansas.

(b) The General Assembly also recognizes that the number of people settling in Arkansas who are Hispanic immigrants or are of Hispanic background is rapidly increasing, and it would be advantageous to include Hispanics in the definition of "minority" in Arkansas.

Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-115 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-115
Firefighter Recognition Day
Status: in_force

(a) January 27 of each year shall be known as "Firefighter Recognition Day" in order to honor the men and women who make extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the citizens of the State of Arkansas while in the line of duty. (b) Firefighter Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Acts 2005, No. 444, § 1.

(a) January 27 of each year shall be known as "Firefighter Recognition Day" in order to honor the men and women who make extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the citizens of the State of Arkansas while in the line of duty.

(b) Firefighter Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Acts 2005, No. 444, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-110 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-110
State insect
Status: in_force

The honeybee is designated as the official state insect for the State of Arkansas. Acts 1973, No. 49, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-118.

The honeybee is designated as the official state insect for the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1973, No. 49, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-118.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-206 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-206
Effect of construction of statute by circuit court
Status: in_force

Whenever, by the decision of any circuit court, a construction may be given to any penal or other statute, every act done in good faith in conformity with that construction after the making of the decision, and before the reversal thereof by the Supreme Court of Arkansas, shall be so far valid that the party doing the act shall not be liable to any penalty or forfeiture for any act that shall have been adjudged lawful by the decision of the circuit court. Rev. Stat., ch. 117, § 40; C. & M. Dig., § 9731; Pope's Dig., § 13257; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-205.

Whenever, by the decision of any circuit court, a construction may be given to any penal or other statute, every act done in good faith in conformity with that construction after the making of the decision, and before the reversal thereof by the Supreme Court of Arkansas, shall be so far valid that the party doing the act shall not be liable to any penalty or forfeiture for any act that shall have been adjudged lawful by the decision of the circuit court.

Rev. Stat., ch. 117, § 40; C. & M. Dig., § 9731; Pope's Dig., § 13257; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-205.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-105 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-105
Pronunciation of state name
Status: in_force

Whereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation should be determined for use in oral official proceedings. And, whereas, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the Historical Society of the State of Arkansas and the Eclectic Society of Little Rock, which have agreed upon the correct pronunciation as derived from history and the early usage of the American immigrants. Be it therefore resolved by both houses of the General Assembly, that the only true pronunciation of the name of the state, in the opinion of this body, is that received by the French from the native Indians and committed to writing in the French word representing the sound. It should be pronounced in three (3) syllables, with the final "s" silent, the "a" in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged. Concurrent Resolution No. 4, Acts 1881, p. 216; C. & M. Dig., § 9181a; Pope's Dig., § 11867; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-102.

Whereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation should be determined for use in oral official proceedings.

And, whereas, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the Historical Society of the State of Arkansas and the Eclectic Society of Little Rock, which have agreed upon the correct pronunciation as derived from history and the early usage of the American immigrants.

Be it therefore resolved by both houses of the General Assembly, that the only true pronunciation of the name of the state, in the opinion of this body, is that received by the French from the native Indians and committed to writing in the French word representing the sound. It should be pronounced in three (3) syllables, with the final "s" silent, the "a" in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged.

Concurrent Resolution No. 4, Acts 1881, p. 216; C. & M. Dig., § 9181a; Pope's Dig., § 11867; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-116 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-116
Hemophilia Awareness Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Hemophilia is the name of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding; (2) Hemophilia is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable bleeding caused by missing or low-level clotting factor in the blood; (3) Hemophiliac bleeding may occur even when a sufferer has sustained no injury; (4) Hemophiliac bleeding most often occurs in the joints and in the head; (5) Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) citizens nationwide are suffering from hemophilia, and one (1) in each five thousand (5,000) live male births in the United States results in hemophilia; (6) Hemophilia affects males almost exclusively, affecting one in five thousand (1 in 5,000) males; (7) Hemophilia occurs in all demographic groups; (8) There is no cure for hemophilia; and (9) Hemophilia is a lifelong condition that can be controlled with regular injections of the deficient clotting factor. (b) The first Monday in May of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Hemophilia Awareness Day". (c) Hemophilia Awareness Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Acts 2007, No. 203, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Hemophilia is the name of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding; (2) Hemophilia is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable bleeding caused by missing or low-level clotting factor in the blood; (3) Hemophiliac bleeding may occur even when a sufferer has sustained no injury; (4) Hemophiliac bleeding most often occurs in the joints and in the head; (5) Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) citizens nationwide are suffering from hemophilia, and one (1) in each five thousand (5,000) live male births in the United States results in hemophilia; (6) Hemophilia affects males almost exclusively, affecting one in five thousand (1 in 5,000) males; (7) Hemophilia occurs in all demographic groups; (8) There is no cure for hemophilia; and (9) Hemophilia is a lifelong condition that can be controlled with regular injections of the deficient clotting factor.

(1) Hemophilia is the name of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding;

(2) Hemophilia is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable bleeding caused by missing or low-level clotting factor in the blood;

(3) Hemophiliac bleeding may occur even when a sufferer has sustained no injury;

(4) Hemophiliac bleeding most often occurs in the joints and in the head;

(5) Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) citizens nationwide are suffering from hemophilia, and one (1) in each five thousand (5,000) live male births in the United States results in hemophilia;

(6) Hemophilia affects males almost exclusively, affecting one in five thousand (1 in 5,000) males;

(7) Hemophilia occurs in all demographic groups;

(8) There is no cure for hemophilia; and

(9) Hemophilia is a lifelong condition that can be controlled with regular injections of the deficient clotting factor.

(b) The first Monday in May of each year shall be known in Arkansas as "Hemophilia Awareness Day".

(c) Hemophilia Awareness Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Acts 2007, No. 203, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-112 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-112
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Status: in_force

(a) The third Friday in September shall be known as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action, all of whom have made extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America. (b) POW/MIA Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday, but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor. Acts 1999, No. 917, § 1.

(a) The third Friday in September shall be known as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action, all of whom have made extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America.

(b) POW/MIA Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday, but shall be a memorial day to be commemorated by the issuance of an appropriate proclamation by the Governor.

Acts 1999, No. 917, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-109 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-109
State flower
Status: in_force

The apple blossom is declared to be the state floral emblem of Arkansas. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, Acts 1901, p. 408; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-109.

The apple blossom is declared to be the state floral emblem of Arkansas.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, Acts 1901, p. 408; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-202 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-202
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

All general provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions used in any statute shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the General Assembly may be fully carried out. Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 9728; Pope's Dig., § 13254; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-203.

All general provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions used in any statute shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the General Assembly may be fully carried out.

Rev. Stat., ch. 129, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 9728; Pope's Dig., § 13254; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-501 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 5 / Section 1-2-501
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Minorities in Arkansas Act of 2001". Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Minorities in Arkansas Act of 2001".

Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-101 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-101
Penalty
Status: in_force

Every person who shall fail to comply with the provisions of §§ 1-3-103 and 1-3-105 - 1-3-108 shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000). Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 13, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8801; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-212.

Every person who shall fail to comply with the provisions of §§ 1-3-103 and 1-3-105 - 1-3-108 shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 13, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8801; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-212.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-109 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-109
Prisoners of War Remembrance Day
Status: in_force

(a) The ninth day of April of each year shall hereafter be known as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day". (b) On this day every Arkansan is encouraged to commemorate the sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of their country. Furthermore, all Arkansans are encouraged to devote some portion of Prisoners of War Remembrance Day in solemn contemplation on the plight of the men and women of this country who have been held prisoners of war. (c) The superintendent of each public school in this state shall arrange for appropriate exercises on campus to commemorate Prisoners of War Remembrance Day. Acts 1989, No. 519, § 1.

(a) The ninth day of April of each year shall hereafter be known as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day".

(b) On this day every Arkansan is encouraged to commemorate the sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of their country. Furthermore, all Arkansans are encouraged to devote some portion of Prisoners of War Remembrance Day in solemn contemplation on the plight of the men and women of this country who have been held prisoners of war.

(c) The superintendent of each public school in this state shall arrange for appropriate exercises on campus to commemorate Prisoners of War Remembrance Day.

Acts 1989, No. 519, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-123 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-123
Official printed version of Code - Official electronic version of Code - Printed version to take precedence
Status: in_force

If the official electronic version of the Arkansas Code differs from the official hard copy version of the Arkansas Code, the hard copy version shall take precedence over the electronic version. Acts 2003, No. 623, § 1.

If the official electronic version of the Arkansas Code differs from the official hard copy version of the Arkansas Code, the hard copy version shall take precedence over the electronic version.

Acts 2003, No. 623, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-103 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-103
Repeal of prior laws by Code - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) All acts, codes, and statutes, and all parts of them and all amendments to them of a general and permanent nature in effect on December 31, 1987, are repealed unless: (1) Expressly continued by specific provision of this Code; (2) Omitted improperly or erroneously as a consequence of compilation, revision, or both, of the laws enacted prior to this Code, including, without limitation, any omissions that may have occurred during the compilation, revision, or both, of the laws composing this Code; or (3) Omitted, changed, or modified by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission, or its predecessors, in a manner not authorized by the laws or the constitutions of Arkansas in effect at the time of the omission, change, or modification. (b) In the event one of the above exceptions should be applicable, the law as it existed on December 31, 1987, shall continue to be valid, effective, and controlling. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 4.

(a) All acts, codes, and statutes, and all parts of them and all amendments to them of a general and permanent nature in effect on December 31, 1987, are repealed unless: (1) Expressly continued by specific provision of this Code; (2) Omitted improperly or erroneously as a consequence of compilation, revision, or both, of the laws enacted prior to this Code, including, without limitation, any omissions that may have occurred during the compilation, revision, or both, of the laws composing this Code; or (3) Omitted, changed, or modified by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission, or its predecessors, in a manner not authorized by the laws or the constitutions of Arkansas in effect at the time of the omission, change, or modification.

(1) Expressly continued by specific provision of this Code;

(2) Omitted improperly or erroneously as a consequence of compilation, revision, or both, of the laws enacted prior to this Code, including, without limitation, any omissions that may have occurred during the compilation, revision, or both, of the laws composing this Code; or

(3) Omitted, changed, or modified by the Arkansas Code Revision Commission, or its predecessors, in a manner not authorized by the laws or the constitutions of Arkansas in effect at the time of the omission, change, or modification.

(b) In the event one of the above exceptions should be applicable, the law as it existed on December 31, 1987, shall continue to be valid, effective, and controlling.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-117 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-117
Arkansas Music Appreciation Day
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that Arkansas has a proud history of contributing music and musicians to the nation, including without limitation: (1) Johnny Cash; (2) B. B. King; (3) Glen Campbell; (4) Charlie Rich; (5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe; (6) Al Green; (7) Conway Twitty; (8) Floyd Cramer; (9) James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum; (10) Buddy Jewell; (11) Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm; (12) James C. Morris, also known as "Jimmy Driftwood"; (13) James Edward Brown, also known as "Jim Ed Brown"; (14) James Collin; (15) Ellis CeDell Davis; (16) Louis Jordan; and (17) Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, Leigh Cappillino, Terry Jones, and Heather Payne, members and former members of Point of Grace. (b) September 1 of each year shall be known as "Arkansas Music Appreciation Day" to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians. (c) (1) Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day. (2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year. (d) Each year before September 1, the Governor shall issue a proclamation proclaiming September 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation's music; and (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day. Amended by Act 2021, No. 575,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 59,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that Arkansas has a proud history of contributing music and musicians to the nation, including without limitation: (1) Johnny Cash; (2) B. B. King; (3) Glen Campbell; (4) Charlie Rich; (5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe; (6) Al Green; (7) Conway Twitty; (8) Floyd Cramer; (9) James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum; (10) Buddy Jewell; (11) Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm; (12) James C. Morris, also known as "Jimmy Driftwood"; (13) James Edward Brown, also known as "Jim Ed Brown"; (14) James Collin; (15) Ellis CeDell Davis; (16) Louis Jordan; and (17) Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, Leigh Cappillino, Terry Jones, and Heather Payne, members and former members of Point of Grace.

(1) Johnny Cash;

(2) B. B. King;

(3) Glen Campbell;

(4) Charlie Rich;

(5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe;

(6) Al Green;

(7) Conway Twitty;

(8) Floyd Cramer;

(9) James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum;

(10) Buddy Jewell;

(11) Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm;

(12) James C. Morris, also known as "Jimmy Driftwood";

(13) James Edward Brown, also known as "Jim Ed Brown";

(14) James Collin;

(15) Ellis CeDell Davis;

(16) Louis Jordan; and

(17) Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, Leigh Cappillino, Terry Jones, and Heather Payne, members and former members of Point of Grace.

(b) September 1 of each year shall be known as "Arkansas Music Appreciation Day" to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians.

(c) (1) Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day. (2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year.

(1) Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day.

(2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year.

(d) Each year before September 1, the Governor shall issue a proclamation proclaiming September 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day and in the proclamation shall: (1) Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation's music; and (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.

(1) Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation's music; and

(2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 575,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 59,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 546,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-105 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-105
Adoption of Code not to affect certain acts
Status: in_force

The adoption of this Code shall not be construed to repeal any act or section or part of a section of an act in effect on December 31, 1987, and omitted from this Code, which: (1) Is of a local or special nature; (2) Relates to or applies to only one (1) county, municipality, political subdivision, district, or territory; (3) Applies to one (1) or more counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories on the basis of population; (4) Applies to one (1) or more counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories on the basis of the number of counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories; (5) Applies to one (1) or more judicial districts or one (1) or more counties within a judicial district, whether by specific reference thereto or by some other method of identification or classification; (6) Establishes the amount or rate of salary or compensation of any state officer or employee or any other person whose salary or compensation is paid by this state, in whole or in part, or which establishes minimum or maximum amounts or sets specific amounts of salary or compensation or which provides additional compensation for the performance of specified services or duties; or (7) Appropriates funds from any source. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

The adoption of this Code shall not be construed to repeal any act or section or part of a section of an act in effect on December 31, 1987, and omitted from this Code, which:

(1) Is of a local or special nature;

(2) Relates to or applies to only one (1) county, municipality, political subdivision, district, or territory;

(3) Applies to one (1) or more counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories on the basis of population;

(4) Applies to one (1) or more counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories on the basis of the number of counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, districts, or territories;

(5) Applies to one (1) or more judicial districts or one (1) or more counties within a judicial district, whether by specific reference thereto or by some other method of identification or classification;

(6) Establishes the amount or rate of salary or compensation of any state officer or employee or any other person whose salary or compensation is paid by this state, in whole or in part, or which establishes minimum or maximum amounts or sets specific amounts of salary or compensation or which provides additional compensation for the performance of specified services or duties; or

(7) Appropriates funds from any source.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-101 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-101
Legislative intent of Code
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this Code, the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, be a recodification, revision, modernization, and reenactment of the laws of Arkansas of a general and permanent nature which are currently in force. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this Code resolve conflicts which exist in the laws and to repeal those laws which: (1) Are obsolete as a result of the passage of time or other causes; (2) Have been declared unconstitutional or invalid; or (3) Have been superseded by the enactment of later laws. (c) Except as otherwise specifically provided, the enactment of this Code by the General Assembly is not intended to alter the substantive law in existence on the effective date of this Code. It is not the purpose of the enactment of this Code to change or alter the effect of any law in existence on December 31, 1987. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this Code, the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, be a recodification, revision, modernization, and reenactment of the laws of Arkansas of a general and permanent nature which are currently in force.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that this Code resolve conflicts which exist in the laws and to repeal those laws which: (1) Are obsolete as a result of the passage of time or other causes; (2) Have been declared unconstitutional or invalid; or (3) Have been superseded by the enactment of later laws.

(1) Are obsolete as a result of the passage of time or other causes;

(2) Have been declared unconstitutional or invalid; or

(3) Have been superseded by the enactment of later laws.

(c) Except as otherwise specifically provided, the enactment of this Code by the General Assembly is not intended to alter the substantive law in existence on the effective date of this Code. It is not the purpose of the enactment of this Code to change or alter the effect of any law in existence on December 31, 1987.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-3-107 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1-3-107
Fees for publishing notices
Status: in_force

(a) The fees allowed for the publications provided in this chapter shall not exceed one-half (½) of the legal rate provided by law for the publication of legal notices except in the case of a newspaper having a sworn circulation of more than five thousand (5,000) when full legal rates shall be paid. (b) (1) All accounts under § 1-3-103 shall be paid by the state when approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission or the State Highway Commission, as appropriate. (2) All accounts for publications under § 1-3-105 shall be paid by the improvement districts making the publications when the publications have been approved by the commissioners of the districts. Amended by Act 2021, No. 463,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 9, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8797; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-208.

(a) The fees allowed for the publications provided in this chapter shall not exceed one-half (½) of the legal rate provided by law for the publication of legal notices except in the case of a newspaper having a sworn circulation of more than five thousand (5,000) when full legal rates shall be paid.

(b) (1) All accounts under § 1-3-103 shall be paid by the state when approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission or the State Highway Commission, as appropriate. (2) All accounts for publications under § 1-3-105 shall be paid by the improvement districts making the publications when the publications have been approved by the commissioners of the districts.

(1) All accounts under § 1-3-103 shall be paid by the state when approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission or the State Highway Commission, as appropriate.

(2) All accounts for publications under § 1-3-105 shall be paid by the improvement districts making the publications when the publications have been approved by the commissioners of the districts.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 463,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Init. Meas. 1914, No. 2, § 9, Acts 1915, p. 1511; Pope's Dig., § 8797; A.S.A. 1947, § 15-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-107 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-107
Confederate Flag Day
Status: in_force

The Saturday immediately preceding Easter Sunday of each year is designated as "Confederate Flag Day" in this state. Acts 1957, No. 124, § 1; 1967, No. 455, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-110, 69-111; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 490.

The Saturday immediately preceding Easter Sunday of each year is designated as "Confederate Flag Day" in this state.

Acts 1957, No. 124, § 1; 1967, No. 455, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-110, 69-111; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 490.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-130 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-130
State nut
Status: in_force

(a) The pecan is designated the official nut of the State of Arkansas. (b) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish any publication or brochure in order to list or display the state nut. A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state nut in future publications or brochures or in any scheduled update to a publication or brochure. (c) This section does not grant a protected status to the pecan. Acts 2009, No. 638, § 1.

(a) The pecan is designated the official nut of the State of Arkansas.

(b) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish any publication or brochure in order to list or display the state nut. A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state nut in future publications or brochures or in any scheduled update to a publication or brochure.

(c) This section does not grant a protected status to the pecan.

Acts 2009, No. 638, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-208 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-208
"Fiscal session" and "regular session" defined
Status: in_force

As used in the Arkansas Code, an act of the General Assembly, and an initiated measure: (1) "Fiscal session" means with respect to the General Assembly the legislative session in which the General Assembly may consider only appropriation bills under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 5(c); and (2) "Regular session" means with respect to the General Assembly the legislative session in which the General Assembly may consider any bill under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 5(b). Acts 2009, No. 962, § 1.

As used in the Arkansas Code, an act of the General Assembly, and an initiated measure:

(1) "Fiscal session" means with respect to the General Assembly the legislative session in which the General Assembly may consider only appropriation bills under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 5(c); and

(2) "Regular session" means with respect to the General Assembly the legislative session in which the General Assembly may consider any bill under Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 5(b).

Acts 2009, No. 962, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-136 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-136
State knife
Status: in_force

The Bowie knife is designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas. Added by Act 2019, No. 510,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Bowie knife is designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas.

Added by Act 2019, No. 510,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-102 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-102
State offices to be closed on holidays - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) All state offices shall be closed on all days declared to be legal holidays under the laws of this state, and all persons employed thereby shall not be required to work on legal holidays. However, this section shall not apply to those state government offices wherever located and to those employees that are essential to the preservation and protection of the public peace, health, and safety, nor to the offices of the various constitutional officers who may use their own discretion in the matter of closing their offices on legal holidays. (b) It is the specific intent of this section that all state offices be closed on all legal holidays even though one (1) or more legal holidays shall fall during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly, provided that, with respect to state offices located in Pulaski County, those offices shall not be closed for any legal holiday during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly unless they are permitted to close by resolution of the General Assembly, but those offices shall maintain only a minimum number of employees necessary to carry on the business of the offices. (c) Any state employee who is required to work on a legal holiday, for any reason, shall be entitled to equivalent time off at a later date. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, state-supported institutions of higher education in this state may require the employees of the institutions to work on any of the holidays established in § 1-5-101 , but if the employees are required to work on any day declared as a legal holiday, the employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off on another date. Acts 1971, No. 370, §§ 2, 3; 1975, No. 976, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-112, 69-113; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 2.

(a) All state offices shall be closed on all days declared to be legal holidays under the laws of this state, and all persons employed thereby shall not be required to work on legal holidays. However, this section shall not apply to those state government offices wherever located and to those employees that are essential to the preservation and protection of the public peace, health, and safety, nor to the offices of the various constitutional officers who may use their own discretion in the matter of closing their offices on legal holidays.

(b) It is the specific intent of this section that all state offices be closed on all legal holidays even though one (1) or more legal holidays shall fall during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly, provided that, with respect to state offices located in Pulaski County, those offices shall not be closed for any legal holiday during a regular session, a fiscal session, or an extraordinary session of the General Assembly unless they are permitted to close by resolution of the General Assembly, but those offices shall maintain only a minimum number of employees necessary to carry on the business of the offices.

(c) Any state employee who is required to work on a legal holiday, for any reason, shall be entitled to equivalent time off at a later date.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, state-supported institutions of higher education in this state may require the employees of the institutions to work on any of the holidays established in § 1-5-101 , but if the employees are required to work on any day declared as a legal holiday, the employees shall be entitled to equivalent time off on another date.

Acts 1971, No. 370, §§ 2, 3; 1975, No. 976, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-112, 69-113; Acts 2009, No. 962, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-138 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-138
State firearm
Status: in_force

The shotgun is designated the official firearm of the State of Arkansas. Added by Act 2019, No. 685,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

The shotgun is designated the official firearm of the State of Arkansas.

Added by Act 2019, No. 685,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-122 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-122
State mammal
Status: in_force

The white-tailed deer is hereby designated the official mammal of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1993, No. 892, § 1.

The white-tailed deer is hereby designated the official mammal of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1993, No. 892, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-101 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-101
Official holidays
Status: in_force

(a) The following days are declared to be the sole official holidays applicable to state government in Arkansas: (1) New Year's Day - January 1; (2) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - the third Monday in January; (3) George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day - the third Monday in February; (4) Memorial Day - the last Monday in May; (5) Independence Day - July 4; (6) Labor Day - the first Monday in September; (7) Veterans Day - November 11; (8) Thanksgiving Day - the fourth Thursday in November; (9) Christmas Eve - December 24; (10) Christmas Day - December 25; and (11) An employee's birthday - an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday. (b) A holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed on the succeeding Monday. (c) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that all state employees shall be entitled to eleven (11) paid holidays per year. The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate rules and regulations to assure this legislative intent. Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1943, No. 211, § 1; 1947, No. 215, § 1; 1955, No. 29, § 1; 1963, No. 216, § 1; 1969, No. 16, § 1; 1971, No. 370, § 1; 1973, No. 664, § 1; 1975, No. 976, §§ 1, 3, 6; 1983, No. 833, § 1; 1985, No. 985, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-101, 69-101.1, 69-115; Acts 2001, No. 304, § 1.

(a) The following days are declared to be the sole official holidays applicable to state government in Arkansas: (1) New Year's Day - January 1; (2) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - the third Monday in January; (3) George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day - the third Monday in February; (4) Memorial Day - the last Monday in May; (5) Independence Day - July 4; (6) Labor Day - the first Monday in September; (7) Veterans Day - November 11; (8) Thanksgiving Day - the fourth Thursday in November; (9) Christmas Eve - December 24; (10) Christmas Day - December 25; and (11) An employee's birthday - an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday.

(1) New Year's Day - January 1;

(2) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - the third Monday in January;

(3) George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day - the third Monday in February;

(4) Memorial Day - the last Monday in May;

(5) Independence Day - July 4;

(6) Labor Day - the first Monday in September;

(7) Veterans Day - November 11;

(8) Thanksgiving Day - the fourth Thursday in November;

(9) Christmas Eve - December 24;

(10) Christmas Day - December 25; and

(11) An employee's birthday - an employee is granted one (1) holiday to observe his or her birthday.

(b) A holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed on the succeeding Monday.

(c) It is the specific intent of the General Assembly that all state employees shall be entitled to eleven (11) paid holidays per year. The Office of Personnel Management shall promulgate rules and regulations to assure this legislative intent.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 561,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1943, No. 211, § 1; 1947, No. 215, § 1; 1955, No. 29, § 1; 1963, No. 216, § 1; 1969, No. 16, § 1; 1971, No. 370, § 1; 1973, No. 664, § 1; 1975, No. 976, §§ 1, 3, 6; 1983, No. 833, § 1; 1985, No. 985, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 69-101, 69-101.1, 69-115; Acts 2001, No. 304, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-205 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 2 / Section 1-2-205
General severability
Status: in_force

The provisions of each and every act enacted by the General Assembly after July 24, 1973, are declared to be severable and, unless it is otherwise specifically provided in the particular act, the invalidity of any provision of that act shall not affect other provisions of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision. Acts 1973, No. 92, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-207.

The provisions of each and every act enacted by the General Assembly after July 24, 1973, are declared to be severable and, unless it is otherwise specifically provided in the particular act, the invalidity of any provision of that act shall not affect other provisions of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision.

Acts 1973, No. 92, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-112 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-112
State beverage
Status: in_force

Milk is designated as the state beverage of Arkansas. Acts 1985, No. 998, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-127.

Milk is designated as the state beverage of Arkansas.

Acts 1985, No. 998, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-127.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-122 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-122
Laws requiring use of registered mail - Alternative use of certified mail
Status: in_force

(a) Anything permitted or required by the laws of this state to be served or transmitted by registered mail, except when required by any law promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and referred to as a uniform state law, may be transmitted either by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt requested, and return receipts for the delivery of certified mail shall be received in the courts as evidence of delivery to the same extent as return receipts for the delivery of registered mail. (b) When service of summons, process, or notice is provided for and permitted by registered or certified mail under the laws of Arkansas, delivery shall not be restricted to the United States Postal Service. It shall be deemed an actual and valid service of the summons, process, or notice when an alternative mail carrier delivers the summons, process, or notice by the same or similar process as required by law. Acts 1959, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-105; Acts 1993, No. 269, § 1.

(a) Anything permitted or required by the laws of this state to be served or transmitted by registered mail, except when required by any law promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and referred to as a uniform state law, may be transmitted either by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt requested, and return receipts for the delivery of certified mail shall be received in the courts as evidence of delivery to the same extent as return receipts for the delivery of registered mail.

(b) When service of summons, process, or notice is provided for and permitted by registered or certified mail under the laws of Arkansas, delivery shall not be restricted to the United States Postal Service. It shall be deemed an actual and valid service of the summons, process, or notice when an alternative mail carrier delivers the summons, process, or notice by the same or similar process as required by law.

Acts 1959, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-105; Acts 1993, No. 269, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-4-106 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1-4-106
State nickname
Status: in_force

Because of our unsurpassed scenery, clear lakes, free-flowing streams, magnificent rivers, meandering bayous, delta bottomlands, forested mountains, and abundant fish and wildlife, the official nickname for the State of Arkansas is proclaimed to be "The Natural State". House Concurrent Resolution No. 26, Acts 1953, p. 1511; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-110; Acts 1995, No. 1352, § 1.

Because of our unsurpassed scenery, clear lakes, free-flowing streams, magnificent rivers, meandering bayous, delta bottomlands, forested mountains, and abundant fish and wildlife, the official nickname for the State of Arkansas is proclaimed to be "The Natural State".

House Concurrent Resolution No. 26, Acts 1953, p. 1511; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-110; Acts 1995, No. 1352, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-104 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-104
Omission of validating and curative acts from Code
Status: in_force

The omission from this Code of any act or section or part of a section of an act passed prior to the adoption of this Code shall in no way operate or be construed to repeal or destroy the effect of any act or section or part of a section where the act or section or part of a section has been otherwise lawfully passed, is not in conflict with the United States Constitution or the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, and: (1) Validates any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any officer, political subdivision, or instrumentality of this state; (2) Validates any action or cures any defect of any action of any public officer, political subdivision, or instrumentality of this state; (3) Cures any defect in any title to property; or (4) Validates any action or cures any defect in any action of any person, natural or artificial, public or private. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

The omission from this Code of any act or section or part of a section of an act passed prior to the adoption of this Code shall in no way operate or be construed to repeal or destroy the effect of any act or section or part of a section where the act or section or part of a section has been otherwise lawfully passed, is not in conflict with the United States Constitution or the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, and:

(1) Validates any bonds, notes, warrants, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any officer, political subdivision, or instrumentality of this state;

(2) Validates any action or cures any defect of any action of any public officer, political subdivision, or instrumentality of this state;

(3) Cures any defect in any title to property; or

(4) Validates any action or cures any defect in any action of any person, natural or artificial, public or private.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-302 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 1-2-302
Code Revisor and staff assistance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall employ a person to serve as Code Revisor. (2) (A) If the Code Revisor is terminated by the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research, the director shall discuss the reasons for the termination with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission. (B) The portion of a meeting of the commission concerning the termination of the employment of the Code Revisor under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be closed and exempt from public observance under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (b) The director may consult with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission concerning the duties, authority, and responsibility of the Code Revisor and concerning the code revision duties of other bureau personnel who assist the commission. Amended by Act 2023, No. 481,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2023. Acts 1945, No. 50, § 1; 1977, No. 665, § 1; 1983, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-300; Acts 2005, No. 1260, § 2.

(a) (1) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall employ a person to serve as Code Revisor. (2) (A) If the Code Revisor is terminated by the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research, the director shall discuss the reasons for the termination with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission. (B) The portion of a meeting of the commission concerning the termination of the employment of the Code Revisor under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be closed and exempt from public observance under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) The Bureau of Legislative Research shall employ a person to serve as Code Revisor.

(2) (A) If the Code Revisor is terminated by the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research, the director shall discuss the reasons for the termination with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission. (B) The portion of a meeting of the commission concerning the termination of the employment of the Code Revisor under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be closed and exempt from public observance under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(A) If the Code Revisor is terminated by the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research, the director shall discuss the reasons for the termination with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission.

(B) The portion of a meeting of the commission concerning the termination of the employment of the Code Revisor under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be closed and exempt from public observance under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(b) The director may consult with the Arkansas Code Revision Commission concerning the duties, authority, and responsibility of the Code Revisor and concerning the code revision duties of other bureau personnel who assist the commission.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 481,§ 1, eff. 4/6/2023.

Acts 1945, No. 50, § 1; 1977, No. 665, § 1; 1983, No. 641, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-300; Acts 2005, No. 1260, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-5-105 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 1-5-105
Commercial paper payable day after holiday
Status: in_force

All bills of exchange, drafts, or promissory notes which shall become payable on a legal holiday shall be payable on the day next succeeding the holiday. Acts 1943, No. 211, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-103.

All bills of exchange, drafts, or promissory notes which shall become payable on a legal holiday shall be payable on the day next succeeding the holiday.

Acts 1943, No. 211, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 69-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-119 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-119
Common and statute law of England adopted
Status: in_force

The common law of England, so far as it is applicable and of a general nature, and all statutes of the British Parliament in aid of or to supply the defects of the common law made prior to March 24, 1606, which are applicable to our own form of government, of a general nature and not local to that kingdom, and not inconsistent with the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States or the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, shall be the rule of decision in this state unless altered or repealed by the General Assembly of this state. Rev. Stat., ch. 28, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 1432; Pope's Dig., § 1679; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-101.

The common law of England, so far as it is applicable and of a general nature, and all statutes of the British Parliament in aid of or to supply the defects of the common law made prior to March 24, 1606, which are applicable to our own form of government, of a general nature and not local to that kingdom, and not inconsistent with the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States or the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, shall be the rule of decision in this state unless altered or repealed by the General Assembly of this state.

Rev. Stat., ch. 28, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 1432; Pope's Dig., § 1679; A.S.A. 1947, § 1-101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-117 — AR Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 1-2-117
Severability of provisions of Code
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code, in the event any title, subtitle, chapter, subchapter, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Code is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Code which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of this Code. Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code, in the event any title, subtitle, chapter, subchapter, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Code is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this Code which shall remain in full force and effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of this Code.

Acts 1987, No. 267, § 1.