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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-301 - Acquisition and restoration of property - Historic center

(a)
The state shall acquire title to the east one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on which is situated:
(1)
The building that was the last capitol building of the Territory of Arkansas, in which was adopted the first Constitution for the State of Arkansas;
(2)
A building designed by the architect of the Old State Capitol;
(3)
The building in which was published the second newspaper to be published west of the Mississippi River; and
(4)
A historic building more than one hundred (100) years old.
(b)
The state shall restore the buildings to their original condition so far as possible and landscape the grounds surrounding them for the purpose of maintaining them as a historic center, interesting to the inhabitants of the state and to tourists who visit Arkansas.
Acts 1939, No. 388, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-302 - Commission created - Duties and powers

(a)
The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is established and shall have the following powers:
(1)
To have charge of the work of restoring the old Arkansas Territorial Capitol and the other historic buildings on the land;
(2)
To furnish the buildings with furniture appropriate to the period when they were occupied;
(3)
To improve the appearance of the grounds surrounding them;
(4)
To maintain a historic center to be known as the "Historic Arkansas Museum"; and
(5)
To secure any additional funds and contributions of labor and material that they may be able to obtain for the project from any United States Government agency and from private subscriptions to assist in defraying the cost of restoration and to disburse in the restoration all the funds so received.
(b)
The commissioners shall have power to request the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to employ all architects and other employees necessary in carrying out restoration and in maintaining a historic center after restoration is accomplished.
(c)
All powers, duties, assets, and liabilities of the Arkansas Territorial Capitol Restoration Commission shall hereafter be powers, duties, assets, and liabilities of the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5607, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1939, No. 388, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-102, 8-103; Acts 2001, No. 69, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-303 - Members

(a)
The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall be composed of not fewer than seven (7) nor more than eleven (11) members and vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the remaining members.
(b)
None of the commissioners shall receive any salary or other remuneration for their services.
Acts 1939, No. 388, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-103; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-304 - Commission accounts

The members of the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall keep strict account of all moneys received and disbursed by them and by their order and shall file a statement thereof annually with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, who shall properly check and audit the statement of account and the books of the commission.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3377, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1939, No. 388, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-104.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-305 - Admission fees - Disposition of revenues

(a)
Before and after the restoration work on the Historic Arkansas Museum is completed, the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission may charge an admission fee thereto as it deems appropriate.
(b)
The commission may charge a facility rental fee as it deems appropriate.
(c)
The funds realized from admission fees, the sale of souvenirs, facility rental fees, and from other sources connected with the project shall be used for the maintenance of the Historic Arkansas Museum so far as necessary.
(d)
Any surplus funds from these sources of income that may be in the hands of the commission at the end of each fiscal year shall be deemed cash funds.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 716,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1939, No. 388, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-105; Acts 1989, No. 379, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-306 - Acquisition of additional property - Restoration

(a)
The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to the west one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, which adjoins the present property owned by the State of Arkansas upon which the buildings housing the Arkansas Territorial Capitol and other historic buildings and facilities are located.
(b)
The commission is authorized to acquire for and in the name of the State of Arkansas, by purchase, gift, donation, or otherwise, the title to property which is adjacent to Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
(c)
The commission may use its property and make improvements thereon as it deems to be in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the commission as prescribed by law.
Acts 1967, No. 76, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-106; 2001, No. 69, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-307 - Acceptance of gifts

The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is authorized to accept and receive any and all gifts, grants, donations, and contributions of real and personal property and to manage and use the property and the income therefrom for the construction, reconstruction, restoration, and maintenance of buildings or facilities and for other improvements on the property.
Acts 1967, No. 76, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-107; Acts 2001, No. 69, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-308 - Certificates of indebtedness - Restrictions - Liability

(a)
(1)
The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is authorized to issue certificates of indebtedness for the purpose of obtaining funds for construction, reconstruction, and restoration of buildings and facilities, and for making other improvements, on Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock.
(2)
The commission may pledge the income derived from real or personal property received as a gift, grant, donation, or contribution as authorized in §
13-7-307
to secure such evidences of indebtedness.
(b)
Nothing in this section and §§
13-7-306
,
13-7-307
, and
13-7-309
shall be construed to authorize the commission to pledge revenues derived from fees charged for admission to buildings and facilities located on Block 32 or from the sale of souvenirs therein, and these revenues shall continue to be used for the purposes provided in §
13-7-305
.
(c)
Certificates of indebtedness issued pursuant to the authority granted in this section and §§
13-7-306
,
13-7-307
, and
13-7-309
shall be obligations of the commission and shall in no event be considered a debt for which the faith and credit of the state or any of its revenues are pledged, nor shall the certificates be considered or deemed a debt of the individual members of the commission.
Acts 1967, No. 76, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-108.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 3 - HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-301 — 13-7-309) › Section 13-7-309 - Forms of certificates of indebtedness

(a)
Certificates of indebtedness issued pursuant to the authority granted in this subchapter shall be in such form and denomination and shall have such dates of maturity and bear such interest rate or rates as the Historic Arkansas Museum Commission shall determine.
(b)
No certificates shall mature more than twenty (20) years from date of issue.
(c)
The certificates shall contain provision for their redemption in advance of their maturity at the option of the commission.
Acts 1967, No. 76, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-109.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 4 - PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-401 — 13-7-403) › Section 13-7-401 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019.
Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1957, No. 197, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 8-601, 8-602; Acts 2005, No. 1278, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 4 - PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION (§§ 13-7-401 — 13-7-403) › Section 13-7-402 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5608, eff. 7/1/2019.
Repealed by Act 2019, No. 1091,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1957, No. 197, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 8-603; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 83; 2005, No. 1278, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-501 - Title

This subchapter may be cited as the Historic Preservation Loan Act.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-502 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide owners of registered cultural properties in Arkansas with low-cost financial assistance in the restoration, rehabilitation, and repair of properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, which are a part of the state's heritage and which contribute substantially to the state's economic well-being and to a sound and proper balance between preservation and development, through the creation of a self-sustaining revolving loan program to rehabilitate, repair, and restore historic properties.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 44.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-503 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Fund" means the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund;
(2)
"Program" means the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program created by §
13-7-101
et seq.;
(3)
"Property owner" means the sole owner, joint owner, owner in partnership, or corporate owner of a registered cultural property, and includes the owner of a leasehold interest in a registered cultural property, if the term of the lease is not less than nineteen (19) years; and
(4)
"Registered cultural property" means any site, structure, building, or object entered in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, or both.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 3; 1995, No. 1296, § 45.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-504 - Fund created - Administration

(a)
There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a revolving loan fund which shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund". The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall administer the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and may make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund in accordance with this subchapter.
(b)
The program shall deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund all receipts from the repayment of loans made pursuant to this subchapter.
(c)
The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any private funds made available for the purposes of this subchapter and any federal funds made available for the purpose of making grants or loans to owners of registered historic properties. Such funds may be used by the program to make or to subsidize loans made pursuant to this subchapter.
(d)
The program may deposit into the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund any portion of the real estate transfer taxes deemed appropriate by the program.
(e)
In the event the program ceases to make loans from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund, any moneys remaining in the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund may be transferred to the Natural and Cultural Resources Historic Preservation Fund, as certified to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State by the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5609, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-505 - Loan program - Duties of program

(a)
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall make direct loans or loan subsidies upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate to owners of registered cultural properties for the restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of those properties in accordance with this subchapter.
(b)
The program shall adopt rules to govern the application procedure and requirements for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter.
(c)
The program shall adopt rules to govern the deposits with lending institutions for making or subsidizing loans under this subchapter.
(d)
(1)
The program shall adopt a system for the priority ranking of historic preservation projects, both eligible and ineligible for federal funding assistance, for which loan or loan subsidy applications have been received by the program.
(2)
The system shall be based on factors including geographic distribution of recipient projects, severity of deterioration of the registered property, the degree of architectural and construction detail in the loan application demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed restoration, rehabilitation, or repair of the registered cultural property, and availability of other funding for the project.
(3)
All loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be granted pursuant to this system, and the system shall be reviewed annually by the program.
(e)
The program shall monitor the fund and shall prepare an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the operations of the fund.
(f)
The program has the authority necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by this subchapter.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-506 - Loans - Criteria

(a)
Loans or loan subsidies from the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund shall be made only to property owners who:
(1)
Agree to repay the loan and to maintain the registered cultural property as restored, rehabilitated, or repaired for a specified period, but in no case less than seven (7) years;
(2)
Agree to maintain complete and proper financial records regarding the registered cultural property and to make these available to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on request;
(3)
Agree to complete the proposed rehabilitation, repair, or restoration work on the registered cultural property within two (2) years from the date of project loan approval by the program; and
(4)
Provide sufficient collateral security interest in the registered cultural property to the State of Arkansas in accordance with rules established by the program.
(b)
(1)
A loan shall be made for a period not to exceed five (5) years with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not greater than the yield at the time of loan approval on United States Treasury bills with a maturity of three hundred sixty-five (365) days plus three and one-half percent (3½%).
(2)
A loan shall be repaid by the property owner in equal installments not less often than annually, with the first installment due within one (1) year of the date the loan is issued.
(c)
(1)
Loans shall be made only for eligible costs.
(2)
(A)
Eligible costs include architectural, engineering, and planning costs, inspection of work in progress, contracted restoration, rehabilitation, and repair costs, and costs necessary to meet code requirements.
(B)
Eligible costs shall not include costs of land acquisition, legal costs, or fiscal agents' fees.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 7 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (§§ 13-7-101 — 13-7-507) › Subchapter 5 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOAN ACT (§§ 13-7-501 — 13-7-507) › Section 13-7-507 - Donation or sale of property - Disposition of proceeds

(a)
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program may accept any property donated to it and may donate property or sell property to any person or entity and upon such terms as it deems in the best interest of the state.
(b)
The program may deposit the proceeds from the sale of property into a financial institution and use the proceeds for operating the program.
Acts 1993, No. 156, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS STATE ARTS ACT OF 1971 (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-106) › Section 13-8-101 - Title

This subchapter shall be known as the Arkansas State Arts Act of 1971.
Acts 1971, No. 359, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1001; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS STATE ARTS ACT OF 1971 (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-106) › Section 13-8-102 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Agency" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The agency shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;
(2)
"Arts" includes, but is not limited to:
(A)
Instrumental and vocal music;
(B)
Dance;
(C)
Drama;
(D)
Painting;
(E)
Sculpture;
(F)
Creative writing;
(G)
Architectural and allied fields;
(H)
Graphics;
(I)
Folk art;
(J)
Porcelain art;
(K)
China painting;
(L)
Craft art;
(M)
Industrial design;
(N)
Costume and fashion design;
(O)
Motion pictures;
(P)
Television;
(Q)
Radio;
(R)
Tape and sound recordings; and
(S)
The arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such major art forms;
(3)
"Group" includes any state or other public agency and any nonprofit society, institution, organization, association, museum, or establishment in Arkansas, whether or not incorporated;
(4)
"Office" means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The office shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;
(5)
"Production" means:
(A)
A play, with or without music;
(B)
A ballet;
(C)
A dance or choral performance;
(D)
A concert;
(E)
A recital;
(F)
An opera;
(G)
An exhibition;
(H)
A reading;
(I)
A motion picture;
(J)
Television;
(K)
Radio;
(L)
A tape or sound recording; and
(M)
Any other activity involving the execution or rendition of the arts and meeting any standards approved by the agency; and
(6)
"Project" means:
(A)
A program organized to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including a program:
(i)
To foster artistic creativity;
(ii)
To commission works of art;
(iii)
To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and
(iv)
To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and
(B)
"Project" also includes, when appropriate:
(i)
The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility;
(ii)
The purchase or rental of land; and
(iii)
The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.
Acts 1971, No. 359, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1002; Acts 1995, No. 1119, § 1; 2003, No. 608, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS STATE ARTS ACT OF 1971 (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-106) › Section 13-8-103 - Establishment and composition

(a)
There is established the Arkansas Arts Council under the laws of the State of Arkansas and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
(b)
(1)
The Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of an advisory council and a director.
(2)
The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall develop and implement a comprehensive statewide program for the support of the arts in Arkansas pursuant to this subchapter.
(3)
The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall administer the provisions of this subchapter and the rules and orders established under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5610, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 4; 2005, No. 1962, § 54.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS STATE ARTS ACT OF 1971 (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-106) › Section 13-8-104 - Advisory council - Members

(a)
(1)
The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of seventeen (17) members appointed by the Governor and selected by reason of their widely recognized knowledge and interest in the arts.
(2)
Two (2) members shall be selected from each of the eight (8) planning and development districts of the State of Arkansas, and one (1) member shall be selected at large.
(b)
The term of office for each member shall be four (4) years beginning July 1 of the year of appointment until a successor has been appointed and qualified for the office.
(c)
A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term only.
(d)
Members may be reappointed to consecutive terms of office.
(e)
The advisory council shall from time to time select from its membership a chair and a vice chair.
(f)
No member of the advisory council shall receive pay for his or her services, but members may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-902
.
Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 84; 2003, No. 608, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS STATE ARTS ACT OF 1971 (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-106) › Section 13-8-105 - Director

(a)
The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall:
(1)
Be the ex officio secretary of the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council but shall have no vote on matters coming before the Arkansas Arts Council;
(2)
Be an employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and
(3)
Be employed by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in consultation with the Arkansas Arts Council.
(b)
The director's salary and expenses of his or her office shall be fixed by the General Assembly within amounts available therefor by appropriation.
(c)
The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council by resolution duly adopted may delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon it by this subchapter, and the delegated powers and duties may be exercised by the director in the name of the Arkansas Arts Council.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5611, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 359, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1003; Acts 2003, No. 608, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1005.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1007.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1006.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1009.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-205 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1010; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 85; 2003, No. 364, §§ 1, 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-206 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1011; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 86.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-207 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1007; Acts 2007, No. 1273, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-208 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1008.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 2 - PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (§§ 13-8-201 — 13-8-209) › Section 13-8-209 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1985, No. 1079, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 6-1012; Acts 2003, No. 364, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT (§§ 13-8-301 — 13-8-305) › Section 13-8-301 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund Act".
Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT (§§ 13-8-301 — 13-8-305) › Section 13-8-302 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Arkansas cultural institution" means a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the State of Arkansas that is open to the public and that acquires, conserves, researches, communicates, or exhibits works of art, artifacts or works of cultural or historic significance, or related items significant to the heritage of Arkansas for the purposes of education, study, and enjoyment; and
(2)
"Major capital improvement project" means permanent structural change or the restoration of some aspect of a building utilized by an Arkansas cultural institution.
Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT (§§ 13-8-301 — 13-8-305) › Section 13-8-303 - Rules

The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter that shall include criteria for the distribution of grant funds, including without limitation the following factors:
(1)
Estimated economic and tourism impact of the project;
(2)
Availability of other project funding sources; and
(3)
Overall project cost.
Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT (§§ 13-8-301 — 13-8-305) › Section 13-8-304 - Application process and period - Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund Review Committee

(a)
The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall accept applications for grant funds for the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund beginning November 1, 2021.
(b)
Applications for grants from the fund shall be reviewed by the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund Review Committee in accordance with rules established under §
13-8-303
.
(c)
The committee shall:
(1)
Be created by the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in accordance with rules established under §
13-8-303
; and
(2)
Include the:
(A)
Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage;
(B)
Director of the Tourism Division; and
(C)
Director of an accredited museum within the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
(d)
In accordance with rules under §
13-8-303
, in evaluating applications, the committee shall consider factors, including without limitation the following:
(1)
The estimated economic and tourism impact of the project;
(2)
Availability of other project funding sources; and
(3)
Overall project cost.
(e)
After individual review, the committee shall meet to discuss award recommendations based on the amount of funding available.
(f)
The recommendations of the committee shall be submitted to the secretary for approval.
Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 8 - ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL (§§ 13-8-101 — 13-8-305) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS TRUST FUND ACT (§§ 13-8-301 — 13-8-305) › Section 13-8-305 - Use of Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund

(a)
The Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund shall be used for major capital improvement projects at Arkansas cultural institutions.
(b)
(1)
The Division of Arkansas Heritage shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism by June 30 of each year, summarizing the grants of money from the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund.
(2)
The report required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall include recommendations directed toward furthering the purposes of the division, including without limitation preservation and promotion of Arkansas's natural and cultural heritage.
Added by Act 2021, No. 777,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 9 - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME BOARD (§§ 13-9-101 — 13-9-105) › Section 13-9-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Acts 1985, No. 671, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-122; Acts 1987, No. 467, § 1; 1993, No. 703, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 87; 1997, No. 255, § 4; 2001, No. 1288, § 5; 2005, No. 2103, § 35.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 9 - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME BOARD (§§ 13-9-101 — 13-9-105) › Section 13-9-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 9 - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME BOARD (§§ 13-9-101 — 13-9-105) › Section 13-9-103 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Acts 1985, No. 671, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-124; Acts 1987, No. 467, § 3; 1997, No. 255, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 9 - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME BOARD (§§ 13-9-101 — 13-9-105) › Section 13-9-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Acts 1985, No. 671, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-125; Acts 1997, No. 255, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 9 - ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME BOARD (§§ 13-9-101 — 13-9-105) › Section 13-9-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 776,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.
Acts 1985, No. 671, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-126.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 10 - ARKANSAS MEDAL OF HONOR COMMISSION (§ 13-10-101) › Section 13-10-101 - Creation - Duties

(a)
There is created the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission.
(b)
The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall be composed of:
(1)
The Secretary of State, or his or her designee; and
(2)
Four (4) commissioners appointed by the Governor.
(c)
The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission shall:
(1)
Meet as necessary to review and approve the names of Medal of Honor recipients submitted for possible inclusion on the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial;
(2)
Provide the Secretary of State the names of Medal of Honor recipients that are to be added to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial;
(3)
Provide the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission design and layout recommendations for the adding of Medal of Honor recipients' names to the Arkansas Medal of Honor Memorial; and
(4)
Solicit, receive, and disburse funds necessary to accomplish the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission's duties under this subsection.
(d)
The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission may receive donations and contributions from individuals, state appropriations, and public and private organizations in order to carry out the responsibilities of the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission.
(e)
The Secretary of State may be authorized by the Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to perform maintenance, repair, alteration, additions, reconstruction, or upkeep of any kind on the monument.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 362,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Added by Act 2019, No. 926,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 11 - SENIOR ARKANSANS HALL OF FAME (§§ 13-11-101 — 13-11-102) › Section 13-11-101 - Creation

In order to honor the significant contributions of older Arkansans, there is now created the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame.
Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 11 - SENIOR ARKANSANS HALL OF FAME (§§ 13-11-101 — 13-11-102) › Section 13-11-102 - Administration - Rules

(a)
The Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame shall be administered by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs.
(b)
The division will promulgate rules to implement the hall of fame and to select candidates for inclusion.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 39, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1991, No. 1218, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 12 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS HALL OF FAME (§§ 13-12-101 — 13-12-103) › Section 13-12-101 - Creation

There is created the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame to be housed in the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 12 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS HALL OF FAME (§§ 13-12-101 — 13-12-103) › Section 13-12-102 - Selection

Persons to be inducted into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame shall be selected by the Arkansas Division of the Society of American Foresters.
Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 12 - ARKANSAS FORESTERS HALL OF FAME (§§ 13-12-101 — 13-12-103) › Section 13-12-103 - Rules

The Dean of the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 983, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 111, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 13 - ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (§§ 13-13-101 — 13-13-105) › Section 13-13-101 - Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission

(a)
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is created to assist the Division of Arkansas Heritage in carrying out its duties and responsibilities as provided in this chapter.
(b)
The purpose of the commission is to:
(1)
Promote a suitable statewide observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War;
(2)
Cooperate and assist national, state, and local organizations with programs and activities suitable for the sesquicentennial observance;
(3)
Assist in ensuring that any observance of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is inclusive and appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of views of all people affected by the Civil War; and
(4)
Provide assistance for the development of programs, projects, and activities on the Civil War that have lasting educational value.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5615, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 13 - ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (§§ 13-13-101 — 13-13-105) › Section 13-13-102 - Members

(a)
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members. The members shall elect a chair from the membership every four (4) years.
(b)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint four (4) members to serve four-year terms.
(2)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate each shall appoint two (2) members to serve four-year terms.
(c)
(1)
These persons shall be residents of Arkansas who are recognized as being learned and interested in the history and the archeology of this state and who have demonstrated an interest in preserving the cultural resources of the state.
(2)
These persons also shall have a background in:
(A)
Arkansas history;
(B)
African-American history; or
(C)
Civil War history.
(3)
(A)
Persons initially appointed by the Governor shall serve two-year terms. Persons initially appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall serve three-year terms and persons initially appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve four-year terms.
(B)
Subsequent appointees shall serve four-year terms.
(C)
Members may be reappointed.
(4)
The remaining Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission membership shall consist of the following persons or their designees:
(A)
Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage;
(B)
Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism;
(C)
Director of the Old State House Museum;
(D)
President of the Arkansas Historical Association;
(E)
Director of the Arkansas State Library;
(F)
Chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission; and
(G)
President of the Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Foundation, Inc.
(5)
The following persons shall serve in an advisory capacity:
(A)
Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans;
(B)
President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy;
(C)
Superintendent of the Pea Ridge National Military Park; and
(D)
Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
(d)
Members of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall serve without pay but may receive reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-902
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5616, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 120, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 13 - ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (§§ 13-13-101 — 13-13-105) › Section 13-13-103 - Duties

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall have the following duties:
(1)
To plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War era and encourage the development of programs that ensure that the commemoration results in a positive legacy and has long-term public benefits;
(2)
To encourage interdisciplinary examination of the Civil War;
(3)
To facilitate Civil War-related activities throughout the state;
(4)
To encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other organizations across the state to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the Civil War;
(5)
To coordinate and facilitate the public distribution of scholarly research, publications, and interpretation of the Civil War; and
(6)
To provide technical assistance to local organizations and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War.
Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 13 - ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (§§ 13-13-101 — 13-13-105) › Section 13-13-104 - Funding

The General Assembly shall allocate sufficient funding to support the activities of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.
Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 13 - ARKANSAS CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION (§§ 13-13-101 — 13-13-105) › Section 13-13-105 - Expiration of Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission

The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall cease to exist effective December 31, 2015.
Acts 2007, No. 635, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 14 - HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 13-14-101 — 13-14-105) › Section 13-14-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Heritage Trails System Act".
Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 14 - HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 13-14-101 — 13-14-105) › Section 13-14-102 - Legislative intent

The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1)
Provide for the increasing outdoor recreational needs of the State of Arkansas;
(2)
Promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas, and historic resources of the state; and
(3)
Recognize the valuable contributions that volunteers and private, nonprofit trail groups have made to the development and maintenance of historic trails by encouraging and assisting volunteer citizen involvement in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of trails.
Acts 2009, No. 728, § 1.