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AR Code § 22-10-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 2 - Proposals for Qualifying Projects|§ 22-10-202. Request by responsible public entity — Fees — Notice

 (a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or invitation for bids from private entities for the development of a qualifying project using the guidelines adopted under this chapter.  (b) The responsible public entity may charge a reasonable, nonrefundable fee to cover the costs of processing, reviewing, and evaluating a proposal or bid under this section, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and fees for financial, technical, or other advisors or consultants.  (c) A responsible public entity issuing a request for proposals or an invitation for bids under this section shall notify each affected local jurisdiction in the manner required by the rules promulgated under this chapter.
AR Code § 22-10-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 2 - Proposals for Qualifying Projects|§ 22-10-203. Requirements for proposals

 (a) A qualifying project shall be developed only after the responsible public entity has issued a request for proposals or invitation for bids under § 22-10-202(a).  (b)  (1) A private entity that intends to be considered for a qualifying project under subsection (a) of this section shall submit a proposal or bid to the responsible public entity.  (2) A proposal by a private entity under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be accompanied by the materials and information required by the rules promulgated under this chapter.    (c) A qualifying project shall:  (1) Be located on real property owned or leased by a public entity; and  (2) Include any improvements necessary or desirable to unimproved real property owned by a public entity.
AR Code § 22-10-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 2 - Proposals for Qualifying Projects|§ 22-10-204. Requirements for qualifying projects

 (a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or an invitation for bids for the development of a qualifying project if the responsible public entity determines that:  (1) There is a public need for or benefit to be derived from the type of qualifying project being proposed;  (2) The proposals or bids are anticipated to result in the timely development of the qualifying project; and  (3) The qualifying project being considered satisfies or is anticipated to satisfy any criteria stated in the rules promulgated under this chapter.    (b) The responsible public entity's development of a qualifying project is contingent on a private entity's entering into an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement, or both, with the responsible public entity.  (c) Neither this chapter nor an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement entered into under this chapter enlarges, diminishes, or affects the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by a responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of the state.
AR Code § 22-10-301 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 3 - Contracts Between Responsible Public Entity and Private Entity|§ 22-10-301. Procurement requirements

 (a)  (1) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive agreement only in accordance with this chapter.  (2) A comprehensive agreement may include terms and conditions related to the procurement of services or materials related to the qualifying project.    (b) In selecting a qualified respondent:  (1) Sections 19-11-801 et seq. apply;  (2) Competitive bidding shall not be used; and  (3) The responsible public entity shall follow the procedure established for the selection of a qualified respondent in the rules promulgated under this chapter.    (c) Procurements related to the development of a qualifying project are exempt from any procurement laws that are not contained in this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter and that would otherwise apply to the responsible public entity.
AR Code § 22-10-302 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 3 - Contracts Between Responsible Public Entity and Private Entity|§ 22-10-302. Interim agreement

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, after a responsible public entity has selected the qualified respondent to a request for proposals or invitation for bids, the responsible public entity and the qualified respondent may negotiate an interim agreement that complies with the rules promulgated under this chapter.  (b) A responsible public entity may enter into an interim agreement with the qualified respondent either before or in connection with the negotiation of a comprehensive agreement under § 22-10-303.  (c)  (1)  (A) If an interim agreement is necessary to develop a qualifying project and an interim agreement cannot be negotiated and executed within the time period stated in the rules promulgated under this chapter, the responsible public entity may begin negotiations with the next most-qualified private entity that submitted a proposal in response to the request for proposals.  (B) A public entity is not required to publish a new request for proposals before beginning negotiations with the next most-qualified private entity under subdivision (c)(1)(A) of this section.    (2) If an interim agreement is not necessary to develop a qualifying project under the rules promulgated under this chapter, the responsible public entity and the qualified respondent shall negotiate a comprehensive agreement under § 22-10-303.
AR Code § 22-10-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 3 - Contracts Between Responsible Public Entity and Private Entity|§ 22-10-303. Comprehensive agreement

 (a) If a responsible public entity and the qualified respondent have entered into an interim agreement, agree on the findings and conclusions stated in the interim agreement, and desire to proceed with the development of the qualifying project, the responsible public entity and qualified respondent shall negotiate and enter into a comprehensive agreement.  (b) If it is unnecessary for a responsible public entity and the qualified respondent to enter into an interim agreement, the responsible public entity and the qualified respondent shall negotiate and enter into a comprehensive agreement following selection of the qualified respondent.  (c) Before developing or operating the qualifying project, the qualified respondent shall enter into a comprehensive agreement with the public entity that complies with the rules promulgated under this chapter.
AR Code § 22-10-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 3 - Contracts Between Responsible Public Entity and Private Entity|§ 22-10-305. Service contracts

 A responsible public entity may contract with a private entity for the delivery of services to be provided as part of a qualifying project in exchange for service payments or other consideration that the responsible public entity deems appropriate.
AR Code § 22-10-401 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 4 - Other Powers and Responsibilities|§ 22-10-401. Eminent domain — Dedication

 (a)  (1) A public entity may exercise its right of eminent domain under applicable law in connection with the development of a qualifying project.  (2) The power of eminent domain shall not be delegated to a private entity with respect to a qualifying project commenced or proposed under this chapter.  (3) Damages awarded to a third party in an eminent domain action may be included in the development budget for the qualifying project.    (b)  (1) A responsible public entity may dedicate any real or personal property interest, including land, improvements, and tangible personal property, through lease, sale, or otherwise, to the qualified respondent to facilitate a qualifying project if so doing will serve the public purpose of this chapter.  (2) The consideration for the dedication, lease, sale, or exchange of any real or personal property interest under subdivision (b)(1) of this section may include an agreement by the qualified respondent to operate or develop the qualifying project or provide other services to the public entity.  (3) The property interests that a responsible public entity may convey to the qualified respondent in connection with a dedication under this section may include licenses, franchises, easements, or other rights or interests that the public entity deems appropriate.
AR Code § 22-10-402 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 4 - Other Powers and Responsibilities|§ 22-10-402. Sovereign immunity

 This chapter does not:   (1) Waive the sovereign immunity of a public entity or the officers or employees of the public entity under state law; or  (2) Extend a public entity's sovereign immunity to any private entity.
AR Code § 22-10-403 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 4 - Other Powers and Responsibilities|§ 22-10-403. Freedom of information

 (a) This chapter does not abrogate the obligation of a responsible public entity to comply with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.  (b)  (1) However, records that would otherwise be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., including without limitation confidential and proprietary information, remain exempt when in the custody or control of a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor.  (2) Records related to a qualifying project that are provided to or compiled or developed by a public entity, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, or the Governor in furtherance of the entity's or officer's powers, duties, or obligations under this chapter are exempt under § 25-19-105(b)(9)(A) as files that would give an advantage to competitors or bidders.
AR Code § 22-10-501 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 5 - Administration|§ 22-10-501. Review and approval

 (a) The Building Authority Division shall:  (1) Review each proposed qualifying project for compliance with the rules promulgated under this chapter;  (2) If a proposed qualifying project complies with the rules promulgated under this chapter, assign the qualifying project to the responsible public entity for purposes of issuing a request for proposals or an invitation for bids; and  (3) After the responsible public entity selects a qualified respondent and upon request of the responsible public entity, assist in the negotiation of an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement in accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter.    (b)  (1) Before execution of an interim agreement or a comprehensive agreement, the responsible public entity shall:  (A) Review, negotiate, and select a qualifying project in accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter; and  (B)  (i) Submit the proposed interim agreement or comprehensive agreement to the Secretary of the Department of Transformation and Shared Services for approval.  (ii) After completing all of the steps in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, the responsible public entity shall submit a proposed comprehensive agreement to the Governor for approval and authorization to execute the comprehensive agreement.      (2) Before execution of a comprehensive agreement, the responsible public entity shall:  (A) Conduct a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of § 19-9-607;  (B) Satisfy any requirements established by the rules promulgated under this chapter; and  (C) After conducting a public hearing under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section and receiving approval of the proposed comprehensive agreement under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, authorize the execution of the comprehensive agreement by order, ordinance, or resolution at a public meeting that complies with § 25-19-106.
AR Code § 22-10-502 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 5 - Administration|§ 22-10-502. Arkansas Economic Development Commission — Duties

 (a) The Arkansas Economic Development Commission or the Building Authority Division shall promulgate certain rules regarding the definitions and guidelines related to the development of qualifying projects under this chapter within ninety (90) days of August 1, 2017.  (b) The guidelines promulgated under this section shall include without limitation:  (1) Criteria for selecting qualifying projects to be undertaken by a public entity;  (2) Criteria for selecting among competing proposals submitted according to a request for proposals under this chapter;  (3) Timelines for selecting a qualified respondent under the process for requests for proposals under this chapter;  (4) Guidelines for negotiating a comprehensive agreement; and  (5) Guidelines for allowing the accelerated selection of a qualified respondent and the review and approval of a qualifying project that is determined to be a priority by the Governor and is funded, in whole or substantial part, by dedicated revenues.
AR Code § 22-10-504 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 5 - Administration|§ 22-10-504. Legal actions heard as preferred cause of action — Appeals

 (a) A lawsuit brought concerning the validity of this chapter, bonds issued under this chapter, or the execution and delivery of an interim agreement or comprehensive agreement is of public interest and shall be advanced by the court and heard as a preferred cause of action.  (b) An appeal from a judgment or decree rendered in a case described in subsection (a) of this section shall be taken within thirty (30) calendar days after the judgment or decree is rendered.
AR Code § 22-10-505 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 22 - Public Property|Chapter 10 - Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act|Subchapter 5 - Administration|§ 22-10-505. Audits — Monitoring and reporting

 (a) An account related to the construction, operation, or maintenance of a qualifying project authorized under this chapter shall be audited by the Building Authority Division, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.  (b) The division shall:  (1) Monitor and report to the Governor, the authority, and the General Assembly concerning each qualifying project and the qualified respondent's and responsible public entity's progress in satisfying the terms and conditions of the comprehensive agreement; and  (2) Require the qualified respondent to provide proof of compliance with all reporting and auditing requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any other state or federal regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the private entity or the qualifying project.
AR Code § 23-1-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-102. Construction of Acts 1935, No. 324 — Interstate commerce excepted

 (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed as repealing § 14-234-201 et seq. or any part thereof.  (b) Neither this act nor any of its provisions shall apply, or be construed to apply, to commerce with foreign nations or commerce among the several states of the United States except insofar as such an application or construction of this act may be permitted under the provisions of the United States Constitution and the acts of the United States Congress.
AR Code § 23-1-103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-103. Compliance with Acts 1935, No. 324, and rules of commission required — Penalties for noncompliance

 (a) Every public utility and every person or corporation shall obey and comply with every requirement of this act and of every order, decision, direction, or rule made or prescribed by the commission in the matters specified or any other matter in any way relating to or affecting the business of any public utility. The commission shall do everything necessary or proper in order to secure compliance with, and observance of, every order, decision, direction, or rule by all officers, agents, and employees of every public utility.  (b)  (1) Upon a finding by the commission that any jurisdictional water, gas, telephone, or electric public utility has knowingly, willfully, and purposefully violated any of the provisions of this act, by agent or otherwise, the commission shall assess a civil sanction of one thousand dollars ($1,000) on the utility.  (2) Each instance of violation shall constitute a separate violation. However, in case of a continued violation, each day's continuance thereof shall not be deemed to be a separate and distinct violation.  (3) The power and authority of the commission to impose civil sanctions are not to be affected by any other civil or criminal proceeding, concerning the same violation, nor shall the imposition of the sanction preclude the commission from imposing other sanctions which are provided for by law.  (4) The proceeds from the civil sanctions imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues and credited to the Public Service Commission Fund.  (5) The imposition of a civil sanction under this subsection is subject to review by the commission and by the Court of Appeals in the manner provided by §§ 23-2-422 — 23-2-424.
AR Code § 23-1-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-104. Compelling compliance with provisions of Acts 1935, No. 324, and orders

 The commission shall have the right, and it is made its duty, to file suit against any person or corporation in any court of competent jurisdiction by mandamus proceedings to compel compliance with the provisions of this act or any order of the commission or, by injunction proceedings, to prevent violations of this act or any order of the commission.
AR Code § 23-1-105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-105. False testimony or reports — False or misleading records, memoranda, etc. — Penalty

 Any person who gives false testimony at any hearing held by the commission, a commissioner, or an examiner or who makes false reports to the commission, when the testimony and reports are required by this act or any lawful order or rule of the commission, who makes any false entries upon the books or records of any public utility, or who makes or preserves any false or misleading vouchers, memoranda, or records showing the nature of, or purpose for, the disbursement of funds of public utilities, shall be deemed guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be confined in the penitentiary for a period of not less than one (1) year nor more than ten (10) years for every offense.
AR Code § 23-1-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-106. Penalties cumulative — Recovery of penalty not bar to further penalty or criminal prosecution

 (a) All penalties accruing under this act shall be cumulative.  (b) A suit for the recovery of one (1) penalty shall not be a bar to, or affect, the recovery of any other penalty or forfeiture, nor shall it be a bar to any criminal prosecution against any public utility or any officer, director, agent, or employee thereof or against any other corporation or person.
AR Code § 23-1-107 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-107. Acts of agent, employee, or officer are acts of corporation

 In construing and enforcing the provisions of this act relating to penalties, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee of any corporation shall in every case be deemed to be also the act, omission, or failure of the corporation or person.
AR Code § 23-1-108 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-108. Jurisdiction and venue of actions

 (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to in any way restrict the jurisdiction of any court of equity.  (b) Any action brought by or against the commission of which a court of equity has jurisdiction under the Arkansas Constitution may be brought either in equity or at law. However, all actions, whether in equity or at law, against the commission shall be brought in the Pulaski County Circuit Court.
AR Code § 23-1-109 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-109. Actions for penalties, fees, and assessments

 Actions to recover penalties and all assessments and fees under this act shall be brought in the name of the State of Arkansas, in relation of the Arkansas Public Service Commission, in any court of competent jurisdiction by the attorney member of the commission.
AR Code § 23-1-110 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-110. Actions tried without jury — Exceptions

 All actions brought under the terms of this act by or against the commission in any circuit court, except those to recover penalties, forfeitures, and fees, shall be tried and determined by the court without the intervention of a jury.
AR Code § 23-1-111 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-111. Copies of official papers as evidence

 Copies of official documents and orders filed or deposited according to law in the office of the commission certified by a commissioner or by the secretary under the official seal of the commission to be true copies of the original shall be evidence in like manner as the originals in all matters before the commission and in the courts of this state.
AR Code § 23-1-112 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 23-1-112. Contracts in violation of Acts 1935, No. 324, or commission's order

 (a) Any contract made in violation of this act or any lawful order of the commission shall be void and subject to cancellation and recoupment by action in any court of competent jurisdiction.  (b) Where a contract is made contrary to the provisions of this act or any lawful order of the commission, the commission, after notice and hearing, may order the public utility to take steps within ten (10) days to recover the funds or assets thus illegally loaned or transferred by action in a court of competent jurisdiction or to take such other proceedings as may be effective to release the public utility from any such contract.