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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 15 - OFFICERS (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-1106) › Subchapter 11 - CONSTABLES (§§ 14-15-1101 — 14-15-1106) › Section 14-15-1102 - Proceedings against constables upon default

(a)
A district court shall, upon the demand of the party injured, or his or her agent, issue a summons against a constable to whom any execution has been delivered, or who has received any money upon any judgment of the justice, whether with or without execution:
(1)
If the constable fails to make return of the execution according to the command thereof;
(2)
If he or she makes a false return;
(3)
If he or she fails to have any money collected by him or her on execution before the district court on the return day thereof, ready to be paid over to the party entitled thereto, or the receipt of such person therefor; or
(4)
If he or she fails to pay over on demand to the person entitled thereto, or his or her agent, any money received by him or her in payment of any judgment.
(b)
The summons shall require the constable to appear before the district court at a place and time to be specified therein, not exceeding ten (10) days, and show cause why an execution should not be issued against him or her for the amount due upon the execution placed in his or her hands, or for the amount received by him or her upon the judgment, according to the nature of the case. The summons shall be served at least four (4) days before the return day thereof and may in other respects be executed in the same manner as an original summons.
(c)
If the constable fails to appear, or if he or she appears but fails to show good cause in reply to the matters alleged against him or her, the district court shall render judgment against him or her for the amount due on the execution, or for the amount received by him or her without execution, according to the nature of the case, together with interest thereon, at the rate of one hundred percent (100%) per annum, from the time the execution ought to have been returned, and from the time the money ought to have been had before the district court ready to be paid over to the parties entitled thereto, or from the time the money was received on the judgment without execution, or was demanded by the party or his or her agent.
(d)
Any process issued against any constable shall be served and executed by a special deputy, who shall be appointed by the district court for that purpose and who shall have the same power to execute and return such process as a constable, and whose return shall be sworn to.
(e)
Upon a judgment against a constable pursuant to this section, there shall be no stay of execution, but an appeal may be had as in other cases and with like effect.
(f)
The party injured may proceed against the constable as provided in this section or may institute a suit against him or her on his or her official bond. When proceeding on the constable's official bond, the injured party shall be entitled to the same recovery as upon a summons against the constable.
Added by Act 2023, No. 177,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 15 - OFFICERS (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-1106) › Subchapter 11 - CONSTABLES (§§ 14-15-1101 — 14-15-1106) › Section 14-15-1103 - Removal from office

(a)
If any constable fails to pay over any money collected by him or her after demand is made, or fails to return any execution or other process within the time specified in the process, or fails or neglects to perform any other duty required by law, he or she shall be removed from office by the county court on motion on charges exhibited against him or her.
(b)
A copy of the charges, together with notice of the time of hearing the charges, shall be served on the constable at least five (5) days before the commencement of the term of the county court at which the motion is made, which may be served in the same manner as a summons, and by any person over the age of twenty-one (21) years who would be a competent witness.
Added by Act 2023, No. 177,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 15 - OFFICERS (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-1106) › Subchapter 11 - CONSTABLES (§§ 14-15-1101 — 14-15-1106) › Section 14-15-1104 - Failure to pay moneys collected - Responsibility of sureties - Relief from liability

(a)
If any constable receives from any person any bonds, bills, notes, or accounts for collection and gives his or her receipt therefor in his or her official capacity, and fails to pay to that person on demand the amount he or she may have collected, and fails to return the bonds, bills, notes, or accounts, if they have not been collected, the constable and his or her securities shall be responsible on his or her official bond for the amount of the bonds, bills, notes, or accounts not paid over or returned.
(b)
No constable shall be responsible for any bond, bill, or note for which he or she may have given his or her receipts and on which suit may have been brought.
Added by Act 2023, No. 177,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 15 - OFFICERS (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-1106) › Subchapter 11 - CONSTABLES (§§ 14-15-1101 — 14-15-1106) › Section 14-15-1105 - Continuance in office upon division of township

If any township is divided, the constable in office at the time of the division shall continue in office and be constable of the township in which he or she resides.
Added by Act 2023, No. 177,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 15 - OFFICERS (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-1106) › Subchapter 11 - CONSTABLES (§§ 14-15-1101 — 14-15-1106) › Section 14-15-1106 - Restriction on constables' authority to appoint deputies

Constables in the various townships in this state shall have no authority to appoint deputies.
Added by Act 2023, No. 177,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2023.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-101 - Actions on behalf of counties

When any county has any demand against any persons or corporations, suit thereon may be brought by the county judge.
Acts 1879, No. 16, § 3, p. 13; C. & M. Dig., § 2045; Pope's Dig., § 2596; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-302; Acts 2009, No. 678, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-102 - Rights under contracts

All notes, bonds, bills, contracts, covenants, agreements, or writings, made or to be made, whereby any person is, or shall be, bound to any county, or the commissioners of any county, or to any other person, in whatever form, for the payment of any debt or duty, or the performance of any matter or thing, to the use of any county, shall be valid and effectual to all intents and purposes to vest in the county all rights, interests, and actions which would be vested in any individual if any such contract had been made directly to him or her.
Rev. Stat., ch. 35, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 1975; Pope's Dig., § 2504; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-301.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-103 - Deeds, etc., to county

All deeds, grants, and conveyances which are made and duly acknowledged and recorded as are other deeds of conveyance to any county, or to the commissioners of any county, or to any other person, by whatever form of conveyance, for the use and benefit of any county, for all intents and purposes shall be good and valid instruments for vesting in the county, in fee simple or otherwise, all such right, title, interest, and estate as the grantor in any such deed or conveyance had in the lands conveyed at the time of the execution of the instrument and was intended by that means to be conveyed.
Rev. Stat., ch. 35, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 1948; Pope's Dig., § 2477; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-303.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-104 - Conveyances from federal government

(a)
(1)
Any and all counties of the State of Arkansas are authorized and empowered to accept conveyances of real estate from the federal government, or any authorized agency thereof, whether that conveyance contains reservations to oil, mineral, or fissionable material rights in the United States or not, and subject to such terms and conditions as the federal government, or an agency thereof, may reasonably require.
(2)
Counties are authorized to accept conveyances containing reversion clauses providing for reversion of real estate to the federal government in case the real estate ceases to be used for the purposes for which conveyed.
(b)
The word "conveyance" as used herein shall be construed to refer to either quit-claim or warranty deeds.
(c)
The provisions of this section shall apply only to conveyances from the United States or from any authorized agency of the federal government.
Acts 1949, No. 64, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-310 -- 17-312.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-106 - Sale or disposal of surplus property

(a)
If it is determined by the county judge to be surplus, any personal or real property owned by a county may be sold at public auction or by internet sale to the highest bidder.
(b)
(1)
Notice of the public auction shall be published at least one (1) time a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county.
(2)
The notice shall specify the description of the property to be sold and the time and place of the public auction or internet sale.
(3)
(A)
If the property will be sold by internet sale, the notice of sale shall be placed on the website of the internet vendor for no less than eight (8) consecutive days before the date of sale and shall contain a description of the property to be sold and the time of the sale.
(B)
An additional notice may be posted on a county-owned or county-affiliated website, trade website, or business website for no less than eight (8) consecutive days before the date of sale.
(c)
(1)
If it is determined by the county judge and the county assessor that any personal property owned by a county is junk, scrap, discarded, or otherwise of no value to the county, then the property may be disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate by the county judge.
(2)
However, the county judge shall report monthly to the quorum court any property that has been disposed of under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.
(d)
The county fixed asset listing shall be amended to reflect all sales or disposal of county property made by the county under this section.
(e)
If the sale is conducted on the internet, the invoice from the internet vendor or publisher shall be accompanied by a statement from the internet vendor or publisher that the sale was published and conducted on the internet.
(f)
(1)
When the sale is complete, the county court shall enter an order approving the sale.
(2)
The order shall set forth:
(A)
The description of the property sold;
(B)
The name of the purchaser;
(C)
The terms of the sale;
(D)
That the proceeds of the sale have been deposited with the county treasurer; and
(E)
The funds to which the proceeds were credited by the county treasurer.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 880,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 41, § 1; 1980 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 63, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-322; Acts 1997, No. 364, § 1; 2005, No. 725, § 1; 2011, No. 614, § 4; 2011, No. 1014, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-107 - Sale of realty to certain organizations

Whenever a portion of county lands are dedicated for the benefit of any lawfully incorporated, quasi-public, nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations including, but not limited to, medical clinics, that county real property may be sold to any buyer, upon the approval of the county judge and a two-thirds vote of the quorum court of the county, without the necessity of soliciting for competitive bids.
Acts 1977, No. 750, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-321.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-108 - Sale or lease of county hospital to municipality

(a)
Any other law notwithstanding in this state, from and after the passage of this act, the county court of each county of the State of Arkansas shall have the right to sell or lease any county-owned hospital, where there is no outstanding bonded indebtedness, upon such terms and conditions as the court may deem advisable for the best interests of the county, to any municipality located within the county.
(b)
(1)
Before any such sale or lease shall be entered into, the proposition shall be submitted to the county quorum court for approval or rejection.
(2)
If a majority of the county quorum court voting thereon approves it, then the county court is authorized to execute other instruments that may be necessary to facilitate the sale or lease.
(c)
Each sale or lease shall recite in the instrument of conveyance that should the municipality that has been granted the sale or lease of the county-owned hospital have any reason to discontinue to use it for hospital or nursing home purposes, then, in that event, the property shall revert back to the county, and title to the hospital shall be revested in the county.
Acts 1965, No. 115, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-316 -- 17-318.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-109 - Lease of county lands to municipality

(a)
Any county in this state may lease any lands owned by the county to any municipality in the county to be used for such purposes, subject to such restrictions, and for such consideration or compensation as shall be agreed upon by the contracting county and municipality.
(b)
In addition to other terms the county court finds reasonable and proper, the contract for the lease of county property shall provide that when the leased property ceases to be used for the purpose expressed in the lease or needs to be used by the county, the lease may be cancelled by the county court after reasonable notice.
Acts 1971, No. 444, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-319; Acts 2009, No. 410, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-111 - Development of port facilities

(a)
Any county in this state which is partially bounded by a navigable stream or through which a navigable stream flows may independently, or jointly with another county, or with one (1) or more municipalities, establish, equip, maintain, and operate a river port or port facility at an appropriate place in the county. The county may issue bonds to provide funds for the construction and operation of the port facility in the manner and under the conditions and requirements as prescribed in §§
14-186-401
-
14-186-417
.
(b)
The provisions of this section shall be supplemental to and shall not repeal, modify, or otherwise affect any other laws of this state relating to the establishment of port facilities by counties and cities in this state.
Acts 1971, No. 150, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 17-320, 17-320n.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-112 - Flood control

(a)
(1)
The counties of this state are authorized and empowered to enter upon, take, and hold any lands or interest, easement, or servitude therein, whether by purchase, grant, donation, devise, or otherwise, that may be necessary and proper for the location, construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of any floodway, reservoir, spillway, levee or diversion, or other flood control improvements.
(2)
(A)
In order to acquire such rights, easements, and servitudes, the counties are given the authority and power to condemn lands or interest therein for these purposes.
(B)
In the event it becomes necessary for counties to exercise the right of eminent domain, condemnation proceedings shall be instituted and conducted in the same manner as provided in §§
18-15-304
-
18-15-307
.
(b)
Nothing in this section shall ever be so construed or applied as to relieve the federal government of any liability or responsibility which it has assumed by the passage of the Flood Control Act of May 15, 1928, or the Flood Control Act of June 15, 1936, or any other existing law, or any law that may hereafter be passed by the United States Congress.
Acts 1955, No. 73, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-315.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-113 - Sale proceeds paid into county road fund

Upon the sale of county property which the county purchased with funds from the county road fund, the proceeds of the sale shall be paid into the county road fund. If, in addition to county road funds, other funds were used by the county to purchase the property, then the amount to be paid into the county road fund shall be a portion of the proceeds determined by using the ratio of the amount of county road funds used by the county in purchasing the property to the full purchase price paid by the county.
Acts 1989, No. 169, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-114 - Financial aid

(a)
Counties, pursuant to an ordinance properly and lawfully adopted by their quorum courts, are empowered and authorized to annually grant financial aid to any public postsecondary educational institution located within their borders for the purpose of assisting the institution in paying its lawful expenses of operation.
(b)
The ordinance shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months.
Acts 1993, No. 866, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-115 - Resident bidding preference limitation

Unless a bidding preference for firms resident in the county or in the state is authorized by state law, no county shall allow such a preference in the awarding of a construction contract.
Acts 1997, No. 1161, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-116 - Property exchange or transfer by counties

(a)
A county may:
(1)
Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and
(2)
Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county.
(b)
(1)
An exchange or transfer under this section shall be:
(A)
Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and
(B)
Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court.
(2)
An ordinance adopted by the quorum court under this section shall be:
(A)
Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and
(B)
Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance.
(c)
An agreement for service, legal tender, or other consideration may be accepted in exchange for real or personal property under this section.
(d)
A transfer made under this section is exempt from §§
14-16-105
and
14-16-106
, §
14-22-101
et seq., and the Arkansas Procurement Law, §
19-11-201
et seq.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 502,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 98,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1999, No. 1248, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-117 - Controlled burns

A property owner in an unincorporated area of a county may conduct a controlled burn of a residence or structure on the property owner's property in the county if:
(1)
The property owner applies to the county judge of that county and the fire department that is responsible for providing fire protection services for the property for approval to conduct the controlled burn;
(2)
The application under subdivision (1) of this section is approved by the county judge and the fire department; and
(3)
Before the approval under subdivision (2) of this section, the property owner demonstrates to the county judge and the fire department that:
(A)
The property owner has complied with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations regarding asbestos abatement;
(B)
The property owner ensures that the residence or structure is free of asbestos-containing materials, is free of contents, and otherwise demonstrates compliance with applicable state and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations regarding hazardous wastes; and
(C)
Provisions are made for the proper disposal of any remaining debris.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 989, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 299,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2015, No. 1274,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-118) › Section 14-16-118 - Operation of golf carts on county roads

(a)
A county may authorize by ordinance the operation of a golf cart on the roads of the county unless the road is a city street, a federal highway, or a state highway.
(b)
Unless required by ordinance, a registration or license to operate a golf cart under this section is not required.
Added by Act 2021, No. 188,§ 1, eff. 4/15/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-201 - Authority to operate

(a)
Any county or county board may:
(1)
Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds;
(2)
Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and
(3)
Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to §
17-22-201
et seq.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3601.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-202 - Operation of programs generally

(a)
Any county or county board may operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds independently; or they may cooperate in its conduct and in any manner in which they may mutually agree, including with cities, towns, or school districts; or they may delegate the cooperation of the program to a recreation board created by one or more of them and appropriate money voted for this purpose to the board.
(b)
In the case of school districts, the right to enter into such agreements with any other public corporation, board, or body or the right to delegate power to a board for operating a program of recreation shall be authorized only by a majority vote cast at an annual school election.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-203 - State aid not used

State aid shall not be used for recreational purposes as provided in this subchapter.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3602.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-204 - Use of school funds

In all cases where school funds are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, published, and distributed, adequate and appropriate manuals and other materials as it may deem necessary or suitable to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3604.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-205 - Gifts and bequests

Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-206 - Property used for activities

Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program is authorized to conduct its activities on:
(1)
Property under its custody and management;
(2)
Other public property under the custody of any other public organization, body, or board, with the consent of the corporations, bodies, or boards; and
(3)
Private property, with the consent of its owners.
Acts 1941, No. 291, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-3603.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-207 - Use of school facilities

(a)
The facilities of any school district operating a recreation program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be used primarily for the purpose of conducting the regular school curriculum and related activities, and the use of school facilities for recreation purposes authorized by this subchapter shall be secondary.
(b)
In all cases where school property is utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall prepare or cause to be prepared, published, and distributed adequate and appropriate manuals and other materials as it may deem necessary or suitable to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1941, No. 291, §§ 4, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3604, 19-3605.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS (§§ 14-16-201 — 14-16-208) › Section 14-16-208 - Directors and instructors

(a)
Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to employ directors and instructors of recreational work.
(b)
In all cases where school funds or property are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall establish minimum qualifications of local recreational directors and instructors.
Acts 1941, No. 291, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-3603, 19-3604.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PROCESSING CRUDE BIOGENIC GASES (§§ 14-16-301 — 14-16-304) › Section 14-16-301 - Authority to lease, etc

Each county shall have the authority to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property owned or controlled by the county for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases pursuant to competitive sealed bidding procedures under this subchapter.
Acts 1983, No. 478, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2356.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PROCESSING CRUDE BIOGENIC GASES (§§ 14-16-301 — 14-16-304) › Section 14-16-302 - Bidding process

(a)
(1)
The county judge shall publish a notice inviting sealed bids for the leasing, letting, selling, or conveying of real property for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases. This notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in the county where the property is located one (1) time each week for the four (4) weeks immediately prior to the date set for receiving bids.
(2)
No bid shall be received, accepted, or considered when received after the date set for the receipt of bids.
(b)
(1)
Within thirty (30) days after the date set for the receipt of bids, the bids shall be opened and read at a public meeting of the county quorum court.
(2)
(A)
At the meeting, the county judge shall select and award the lease to the property or award the property to the highest, responsible, and best bidder.
(B)
The county judge may reject all bids and begin the bidding process anew.
Acts 1983, No. 478, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2357.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PROCESSING CRUDE BIOGENIC GASES (§§ 14-16-301 — 14-16-304) › Section 14-16-303 - Implementing legislation

Each county may provide, by ordinance, for the implementation of this subchapter, but no provision shall be contrary to it.
Acts 1983, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2358.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 3 - PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PROCESSING CRUDE BIOGENIC GASES (§§ 14-16-301 — 14-16-304) › Section 14-16-304 - Authority to issue bonds

This subchapter shall not limit the authority of any county to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property pursuant to the Arkansas Constitution and the laws of Arkansas concerning the issuance of bonds for the purpose of industrial development and other lawful purposes.
Acts 1983, No. 478, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2359.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 4 - AREAS ADJACENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS (§§ 14-16-401 — 14-16-405) › Section 14-16-401 - Authority to control use

The county courts of this state are delegated the power and authority to enter orders to limit and control the use of areas adjacent to shopping centers and other commercial enterprises which are privately owned but which are maintained for the convenience of the public so as to provide ingress and egress, loading and unloading areas, fire lanes, parking spaces, parking areas designated for the exclusive use of individuals with disabilities, and other measures for the safety and convenience of the public.
Acts 1973, No. 472, § 1; 1985, No. 527, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2350.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 4 - AREAS ADJACENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS (§§ 14-16-401 — 14-16-405) › Section 14-16-402 - Plat of area

(a)
No order shall be entered unless and until the owner or lessee of an area sought to be regulated has presented to the county court a plat of the area upon which is shown the proposed limitations and controls.
(b)
The plat shall in no way limit the power and authority of the county court but shall be advisory only.
Acts 1973, No. 472, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2351.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 4 - AREAS ADJACENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS (§§ 14-16-401 — 14-16-405) › Section 14-16-403 - Posting of signs, etc. - Penalty

(a)
When the county court has entered an order, at his or her expense the owner or lessee of the area to be controlled shall post the signs, paint the lines, arrows, and curbings in the required colors, and install the devices and signals to apprise the public of the existence of the court order.
(b)
Thereafter, persons who violate these orders shall be punished as provided in the orders. However, no fine shall be less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
Acts 1973, No. 472, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2352.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 4 - AREAS ADJACENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS (§§ 14-16-401 — 14-16-405) › Section 14-16-404 - Policing of area

(a)
No county shall be required to patrol the area which is controlled as provided in this subchapter, but, upon being called, law enforcement officers shall come to the scene of the alleged violation and, where warranted by law or ordinance, issue citations or make arrests.
(b)
This section is cumulative to other laws on this subject and specifically does not repeal §
16-81-108
.
Acts 1973, No. 472, § 4; 1977, No. 796, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 19-2353, 19-2353.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 4 - AREAS ADJACENT TO SHOPPING CENTERS (§§ 14-16-401 — 14-16-405) › Section 14-16-405 - Tort liability unchanged

Nothing in this subchapter shall limit or extend the law of this state with reference to tort liability of any person, firm, or corporation.
Acts 1973, No. 472, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 19-2354.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 5 - REGULATION OF USE OF FIREARMS AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT (§§ 14-16-501 — 14-16-504) › Section 14-16-501 - Regulation upon request of suburban improvement district

(a)
Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the suburban improvement district.
(b)
As used in this section, "suburban improvement district" means a suburban improvement district which includes as one of its purposes for organization the construction or maintenance of roads or streets and which is governed by §
14-92-201
et seq. or its predecessor acts.
Acts 1991, No. 385, § 1; 1991, No. 681, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 5 - REGULATION OF USE OF FIREARMS AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT (§§ 14-16-501 — 14-16-504) › Section 14-16-502 - Regulation upon request of property owners' association

Upon the written request of a property owners' association which has a population at least equal to that prescribed for cities of the first class and which is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the area included in the property owners' association.
Acts 1991, No. 385, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 5 - REGULATION OF USE OF FIREARMS AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT (§§ 14-16-501 — 14-16-504) › Section 14-16-503 - Exemptions

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit:
(1)
The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment in the defense of life or property;
(2)
The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment at a public or private shooting range or gallery; or
(3)
The discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duty.
Acts 1991, No. 385, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 5 - REGULATION OF USE OF FIREARMS AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT (§§ 14-16-501 — 14-16-504) › Section 14-16-504 - Regulation by local unit of government

(a)
As used in this section, "local unit of government" means a city, town, or county.
(b)
(1)
(A)
A local unit of government shall not enact any ordinance or regulation pertaining to, or regulate in any other manner, the ownership, transfer, transportation, carrying, or possession of firearms, ammunition for firearms, or components of firearms, except as otherwise provided in state or federal law.
(B)
The provision in subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section does not prevent the enactment of an ordinance regulating or forbidding the unsafe discharge of a firearm.
(2)
(A)
A local unit of government shall not have the authority to bring suit and shall not have the right to recover against any firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public.
(B)
The authority to bring any suit and the right to recover against any firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief shall be reserved exclusively to the State of Arkansas.
(C)
However, subdivisions (b)(1)(A) and (B) of this section do not prevent a local unit of government from bringing suit against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the local unit of government.
(c)
(1)
The governing body of a local unit of government, following the proclamation by the Governor of a state of emergency, is prohibited from enacting an emergency ordinance regulating the transfer, transportation, or carrying of firearms or components of firearms.
(2)
A person who has his or her firearm seized in violation of subdivision (c)(1) of this section may bring an action in the circuit court having jurisdiction for the return of the seized firearm.
Acts 1993, No. 1100, §§ 1-3; 1999, No. 951, § 1; 2011, No. 165, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 6 - RENT CONTROL PREEMPTION (§ 14-16-601) › Section 14-16-601 - Rent control preemption

(a)
As used in this section, "local governmental unit" means a political subdivision of this state, including, but not limited to, a county, city, village, or township, if the political subdivision provides local government services for residents in a geographically limited area of this state as its primary purpose and has the power to act primarily on behalf of that area.
(b)
A local governmental unit shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property.
(c)
This section does not impair the right of any local governmental unit to manage and control residential property in which the local governmental unit has a property interest.
Acts 1993, No. 545, §§ 1-3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 7 - REGULATION OF DOGS AND CATS (§ 14-16-701) › Section 14-16-701 - Regulation by suburban improvement district

(a)
Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance control and regulate dogs and cats within all or any part of the suburban improvement district.
(b)
As used in this section, "suburban improvement district" means a suburban improvement district which includes as one of its purposes for organization the construction or maintenance of roads or streets and which is governed by §
14-92-201
et seq. or its predecessor acts.
Acts 1993, No. 622, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 8 - PRESERVATION OF LOCAL PUBLIC ROADS ACT (§§ 14-16-801 — 14-16-808) › Section 14-16-801 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Preservation of Local Public Roads Act".
Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 8 - PRESERVATION OF LOCAL PUBLIC ROADS ACT (§§ 14-16-801 — 14-16-808) › Section 14-16-802 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a procedure for addressing the anticipated damage to county roads caused by disposal hauling operations related to oil or gas exploration and to provide compensation for the anticipated damage to the roads from disposal haulers.
Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 14 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-387-706) › Subtitle 2 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-28-103) › Chapter 16 - POWERS OF COUNTIES GENERALLY (§§ 14-16-101 — 14-16-808) › Subchapter 8 - PRESERVATION OF LOCAL PUBLIC ROADS ACT (§§ 14-16-801 — 14-16-808) › Section 14-16-803 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Designated local road truck route" means a local public road established by the county judge as the route to be used by disposal haulers to transport materials and production fluids related to oil or gas exploration to and from a disposal facility;
(2)
"Disposal facility" means a surface or injection well disposal facility designated for the disposal of materials and production fluids related to oil or gas exploration that is located on or off a local public road in the state;
(3)
"Disposal hauler" means the driver, owner, or operator of a motor vehicle that is engaged in hauling materials or production fluids related to oil or gas exploration to a disposal facility;
(4)
"Disposal operator" means the owner, manager, or operator of a disposal facility;
(5)
(A)
"Local public road" means any public road that lies between the disposal facility and a road, street, or highway that is part of the state highway system.
(B)
"Local public road" does not include a road, street, or highway that is part of the state highway system; and
(6)
"Road maintenance agreement" means an agreement between the county and a disposal operator regarding compensation for damages caused by disposal haulers to any designated local road truck route.
Acts 2009, No. 810, § 1.