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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 4 - MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-5-401 — 13-5-404) › Section 13-5-402 - Functions and duties

(a)
The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources shall be developed and operated by the State Parks Division and shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of machinery, equipment, and materials used in the oil boom in Arkansas.
(b)
In addition, the museum shall solicit, purchase, or accept donations of maps, core drilling samples, and other records of geological or historical value to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the geology and technology of the oil industry in this state.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5581, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 310, § 2; 1979, No. 832, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1202; Acts 1997, No. 383, § 2; 2001, No. 802, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 4 - MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-5-401 — 13-5-404) › Section 13-5-403 - Museum site

The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources shall be established at a site to be approved by the State Parks Division, with the lands therefor, which shall consist of not fewer than five (5) acres, to be donated without cost to the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5582, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 310, § 1; 1979, No. 832, § 10; 1985, No. 560, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1201; Acts 1997, No. 383, § 3; 2001, No. 802, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 4 - MUSEUM OF NATURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-5-401 — 13-5-404) › Section 13-5-404 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1977, No. 310, § 3; 1979, No. 832, § 12; 1985, No. 802, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-1203; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 78; 1997, No. 383, § 4; 2001, No. 802, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 5 - COUNTY MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-501 — 13-5-505) › Section 13-5-501 - Establishment

(a)
The quorum courts of the respective counties of this state are authorized, by ordinance approved by a majority of the members of the quorum court, to establish a county museum, to be under the direction of a county museum commission as provided in this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
The provisions of this subchapter shall not affect the county museum of any county which, on July 6, 1977, had established and was operating a county museum.
(2)
However, the quorum court of any such county may elect to place the operation of the museum under a county museum commission as authorized in this subchapter.
Acts 1977, No. 247, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1901.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 5 - COUNTY MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-501 — 13-5-505) › Section 13-5-502 - Museum commissions - Members

(a)
(1)
In those counties in which the quorum court shall elect to establish a county museum under the provisions of this subchapter, the museum shall be under the direct management and control of a county museum commission, which shall consist of three (3), six (6), or nine (9) members to be appointed by the county judge, subject to confirmation and approval of the quorum court.
(2)
(A)
The size of the commission shall be determined by the quorum court in collaboration with the museum director and the chair of the commission if they exist at the time of the determination.
(B)
The determination of size shall be made considering the size of the museum and the population of the county.
(b)
(1)
The county judge shall specify, at the time of appointment, the respective terms of the first members appointed to the commission in such a manner that the terms of one (1), two (2), or three (3) members shall expire on January 1 of the year next following the appointment of that member, and the remaining members shall be appointed in such a manner that the term of one (1) member shall expire on January 1 of each year thereafter.
(2)
Successor members shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms and shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(c)
If any vacancy shall occur on the commission, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term, in the same manner as provided for the initial appointment.
(d)
Members of the commission shall serve without pay.
(e)
The commission shall elect one of its members as chair and shall also elect such other officers as the commission may deem necessary, from time to time.
Acts 1977, No. 247, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1902; Acts 1999, No. 1372, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 5 - COUNTY MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-501 — 13-5-505) › Section 13-5-503 - Commissions' powers and duties

County museum commissions established under the provisions of this subchapter shall have the following powers and duties:
(1)
To buy, lease, lend, acquire, and own real and personal property required in the housing and operation of the county museum;
(2)
To accept gifts, grants, or donations of real and personal property from the United States Government, the State of Arkansas, and from other public or private groups or individuals, to be used for the purposes of this subchapter;
(3)
To receive and expend funds appropriated by the General Assembly for county museum purposes;
(4)
To acquire, preserve, and display items of historical or archeological interest;
(5)
To enter into agreements with other counties, municipalities, the state or federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or with any private museum or groups or persons to exchange or loan items of historical or archeological interest;
(6)
To enter into agreements with the Division of Arkansas Heritage and other public and private agencies or persons, for the purpose of sharing services and facilities, with the view that the historical and cultural resources of this state may be coordinated at the county and state levels for the benefit of the public of this state;
(7)
To enter into cooperative agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, §
25-20-101
et seq., with one (1) or more adjoining counties to form a joint or regional museum, and, in those agreements, to establish the governing organization and procedures for the operation of the joint or regional museum, including costs, financial agreements, and contributions for the operation of and sharing in the cost of the operation of the joint or regional museum;
(8)
To promulgate reasonable rules for the operation of the museum, including the establishment, if deemed necessary, of reasonable admission charges to assist in defraying the cost of operating the museum;
(9)
To employ necessary personnel required in the maintenance and operation of the museum; and
(10)
To do all other things necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5583, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 117, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1977, No. 247, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1903.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 5 - COUNTY MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-501 — 13-5-505) › Section 13-5-504 - Funds for construction and maintenance

County quorum courts are authorized to appropriate county funds to defray the costs of, in whole or in part, the construction, maintenance, and operation of the county museum.
Acts 1977, No. 247, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1904.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 5 - COUNTY MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-501 — 13-5-505) › Section 13-5-505 - Des Arc Archeological Museum - Transfer to and assumption of ownership by Prairie County

(a)
In the event the Prairie County Quorum Court shall establish a county museum and shall, in the ordinance establishing the county museum, elect to take over the ownership, management, and operation of the Des Arc Archeological Museum, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized and directed to convey to the Lower White River Museum State Park all rights, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas in the Des Arc Archeological Museum, to be thereafter operated, maintained, and improved by Prairie County as a part of the Lower White River Museum State Park.
(b)
Any funds appropriated to the department by the General Assembly for the Des Arc Archeological Museum shall be remitted to the Prairie County Museum Commission on or before the fifteenth day after the beginning of each fiscal year for which the funds are appropriated and available.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5584, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 247, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-1905.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 6 - ARKANSAS POST MUSEUM (§§ 13-5-601 — 13-5-603) › Section 13-5-601 - Authorization

The State Parks Division is authorized and directed to develop and operate a state historical museum in Arkansas County to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Post Museum".
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5585, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 6 - ARKANSAS POST MUSEUM (§§ 13-5-601 — 13-5-603) › Section 13-5-602 - Functions and duties

(a)
The Arkansas Post Museum shall be developed and operated by the State Parks Division and shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of objects or materials which tell the story of the territorial settlement and development of Arkansas as a state and its relationship to the settlement of the lower Mississippi Valley.
(b)
With the approval of the Director of the State Parks Division, the museum shall solicit, purchase, or accept donations of objects or materials of historical value to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the territorial development and settlement of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5586, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 482, § 1; 2001, No. 802, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-701 - Intent

(a)
(1)
The development of the Arkansas Delta was marked by the diversity of ethnic groups who were interdependent within the agricultural economy. Interpretation of the development of this area is important both to understanding the past and its effects on the future and to the economic development of the area through increased tourism.
(2)
No facility now exists to interpret this vital portion of southern Arkansas Delta agricultural culture. The establishment of the Delta Cultural Center will fill this void.
(b)
The center will establish a resource to study, preserve, perpetuate, interpret, and present the rich cultural heritage representative of a rural Arkansas Delta community whose economic dependence on agriculture fostered its development.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-702 - Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter:
(1)
"Board" means the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board appointed by the Governor;
(2)
"Center" means the Delta Cultural Center;
(3)
"Center director" means the Director of the Delta Cultural Center; and
(4)
[Repealed.]
(5)
[Repealed.]
(6)
"National board" means the national advisory board appointed by the Governor to broaden the perspective of the center's activities and programming.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5587, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-703 - Establishment

(a)
(1)
There is established the Delta Cultural Center which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. The center shall be located in Helena-West Helena.
(2)
The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall employ the Director of the Delta Cultural Center. All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
(b)
(1)
The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances and shall provide information on related activities in other parts of the Arkansas Delta region.
(2)
The attraction of visitors to the Arkansas Delta shall be a major goal of the center.
(c)
(1)
All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary.
(2)
The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5588, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-704 - Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board

(a)
There is created the Delta Cultural Center Policy Advisory Board, which shall advise the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and staff of the Delta Cultural Center on:
(1)
The development of permanent and temporary exhibits;
(2)
A plan for the acquisition of resource materials; and
(3)
The development of educational and other programming.
(b)
(1)
The board shall consist of eleven (11) members.
(2)
(A)
The members shall be appointed by the Governor. The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each race or ethnic group having a significant presence in the Arkansas Delta region shall be adequately represented on the board.
(B)
The board members to be appointed by the Governor shall be:
(i)
Two (2) residents of Phillips County who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta;
(ii)
A Delta blues musician;
(iii)
Three (3) members from the Delta region who have exhibited an interest in the culture and heritage of the Delta; and
(iv)
Five (5) members at large.
(3)
The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board.
(c)
(1)
The members of the board appointed by the Governor shall serve for three-year terms.
(2)
No member of the board shall be eligible for appointment to more than two (2) consecutive full terms.
(d)
The chair will be elected by members for a one-year term.
(e)
Any vacancy in the membership of the board other than by the expiration of the term of office shall be filled by the Governor for the balance of the term of the membership that became vacant.
(f)
The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but they may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 296,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5589, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 80; 1999, No. 1074, § 1; 2001, No. 1260, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-705 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 7 - DELTA CULTURAL CENTER (§§ 13-5-701 — 13-5-706) › Section 13-5-706 - Powers

(a)
The Delta Cultural Center shall have the power to:
(1)
Enter into contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities, including, but not limited to, overnight accommodations for visitors;
(2)
Enter into contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material related to the culture of the Delta; and
(3)
Enter into professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities.
(b)
The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money.
(c)
(1)
The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees.
(2)
Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center. Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(d)
(1)
The center may request the assistance of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and any other appropriate state agency in establishing and operating the center and its programs.
(2)
The director of any state agency requested to assist in the establishment and operation of the center shall, within the limits of available personnel and resources, provide such assistance.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5590, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 109, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 8 - ARKANSAS COTTON MUSEUM (§§ 13-5-801 — 13-5-802) › Section 13-5-801 - Arkansas Cotton Museum established

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is authorized to coordinate the establishment of a historical museum in Lee County, to be known and operated as the "Arkansas Cotton Museum". The museum shall be established in association with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5591, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 8 - ARKANSAS COTTON MUSEUM (§§ 13-5-801 — 13-5-802) › Section 13-5-802 - Functions and duties

(a)
The Arkansas Cotton Museum shall be devoted primarily to the acquisition, cataloging, and display of machinery, equipment, and materials used in cotton production in Arkansas.
(b)
In addition, the museum may purchase or accept donations of items and records of historical value, to be made available to the public as a source of historical information concerning the cotton industry in this state.
Acts 1999, No. 1121, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 9 - MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (§§ 13-5-901 — 13-5-904) › Section 13-5-901 - Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter:
(1)
"Board" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board created by this subchapter;
(2)
"Center" means the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise created by this subchapter; and
(3)
"Center director" means the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise.
(4)
[Repealed.]
(5)
[Repealed.]
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5592, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 9 - MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (§§ 13-5-901 — 13-5-904) › Section 13-5-902 - Establishment - Administration

(a)
(1)
There is established the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise which shall be a division of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.
(2)
(A)
The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with the advice and consent of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise.
(B)
All other employees of the center shall be employed by and serve at the pleasure of the secretary in compliance with state law.
(b)
The center shall operate a program of temporary and permanent exhibits, a library and resource center, and live performances. The attraction of visitors shall be a major goal of the center.
(c)
(1)
All budgeting, purchasing, and related management functions of the center shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary, in consultation with the director in compliance with state law.
(2)
The secretary, after seeking the advice of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board, shall promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5593, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 9 - MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (§§ 13-5-901 — 13-5-904) › Section 13-5-903 - Advisory board

(a)
There is created the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise Advisory Board which shall advise the Director of the Arkansas Heritage Division, the Director of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise, and staff of the Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise on the development of permanent and temporary exhibits, a plan for acquisition of resource materials, and development of educational and other programming.
(b)
(1)
The board shall consist of nine (9) members appointed as follows:
(A)
Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(B)
Three (3) members shall be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and
(C)
Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Governor.
(2)
(A)
The terms of office of the initial members of the board shall be determined by lot so that two (2) members serve an initial one-year term, two (2) members serve an initial two-year term, two (2) members serve an initial three-year term, and two (2) members serve an initial four-year term.
(B)
Successor members shall serve four-year terms.
(3)
No member shall serve more than two (2) four-year terms.
(c)
The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the board.
(d)
The chair will be elected by members for a one-year term.
(e)
Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled by the appointing authority.
(f)
The members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services, but they may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-902
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5594, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 720,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 9 - MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA CENTER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (§§ 13-5-901 — 13-5-904) › Section 13-5-904 - Powers of center

(a)
The Mosaic Templars of America Center for African-American Culture and Business Enterprise shall have the power to enter into, with the consent of the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism:
(1)
Contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities;
(2)
Contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material; and
(3)
Professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities.
(b)
The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money.
(c)
(1)
The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees.
(2)
(A)
Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center.
(B)
Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.
(d)
The center may request the assistance of other appropriate state agencies in establishing and operating the center and its programs.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5595, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2001, No. 1176, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1001 - Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Museum Property Act".
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1002 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1)
Establish procedures for vesting in a museum ownership of abandoned or undocumented property in the possession of the museum;
(2)
Establish procedures to terminate loans of property to a museum;
(3)
Allow a museum to conserve or dispose of loaned or undocumented property under certain conditions; and
(4)
Limit actions to recover loaned or undocumented property.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1003 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Address" means the most recent location of a claimant or lender as indicated by a museum's records pertaining to the property;
(2)
(A)
"Claimant" means a person who has established or claims entitlement to or an interest in property held by a museum.
(B)
"Claimant" does not mean a lender;
(3)
"Lender" means the person identified by the records of a museum as the owner or rightful possessor of a loan held by a museum;
(4)
(A)
"Loan" means property that a lender has placed in the custody of a museum.
(B)
"Loan" does not include a consignment of property for sale or property donated to a museum;
(5)
(A)
"Museum" means an institution or entity located in Arkansas that:
(i)
Is operated by a nonprofit corporation, trust, association, public agency, or educational institution;
(ii)
Is operated primarily for educational, scientific, historic preservation, cultural, or aesthetic purposes; and
(iii)
Owns, borrows, cares for, exhibits, studies, archives, or catalogues property.
(B)
"Museum" includes historical societies, historic sites, landmarks, parks, archives, monuments, botanical gardens, arboreta, zoos, nature centers, planetaria, aquaria, libraries, technology centers, and art, history, science, and natural history museums;
(6)
"Permanent loan" means a loan to a museum for an indefinite term;
(7)
"Person" means an individual, association, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, or other entity;
(8)
"Property" means a document or tangible object, animate or inanimate, with intrinsic historic, scientific, artistic, or cultural value that is in the custody of a museum;
(9)
"Unclaimed property" means property meeting the following conditions:
(A)
The property was placed with the museum for exhibition or other purposes; and
(B)
The original person placing the property with the museum, or a person acting legitimately on the original person's behalf, has not contacted the museum in writing regarding the property for at least:
(i)
Ten (10) years from the date of the beginning of the period for which the property was placed with the museum if the property was placed with the museum for an indefinite or undetermined period; or
(ii)
Five (5) years after the date upon which the definite period in which the property was placed with the museum expired; and
(10)
(A)
"Undocumented property" means property:
(i)
That is held by a museum; and
(ii)
The ownership of which cannot be determined from the museum's records.
(B)
Undocumented property shall not be construed to include loaned property.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1004 - Procedure for obtaining ownership of an abandoned loan

(a)
By complying with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, a museum may obtain ownership of a loan if:
(1)
The loan agreement has expired; or
(2)
Both:
(A)
The loan has been in the museum's custody for more than ten (10) years; and
(B)
The loan agreement does not provide for a longer term for the loan or another disposition.
(b)
(1)
If the address of the lender is known, the museum shall send the notice required in subsection (d) of this section to the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
(2)
(A)
If the return receipt showing receipt of the notice is returned and the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days of the date of the return receipt, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum.
(B)
If the museum did not receive a return receipt showing receipt of the notice, the museum may proceed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
(1)
If the museum is unable to determine the identity of the lender or the lender's address, the museum shall publish the notice required under subsection (d) of this section at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper with general circulation in:
(A)
The county:
(i)
Of last known address of the lender; and
(ii)
In which the museum is located; or
(B)
The State of Arkansas.
(2)
If the lender fails to object within ninety (90) days from the last date of the publication, the loan shall be considered abandoned and its ownership shall vest in the museum.
(d)
The notice shall contain:
(1)
The name, address, and telephone number of the museum;
(2)
A complete description of the loan;
(3)
The lender's identity if that information is available from the museum's records;
(4)
The lender's last known address if that information is available from the museum's records; and
(5)
A statement that the loan shall be considered abandoned and shall become the property of the museum if the lender or claimant does not make a timely objection in accordance with subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section, whichever is applicable.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 259,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1005 - Museum's right to claim ownership of undocumented property

(a)
Undocumented property in the possession of a museum shall become the museum's property if no person has claimed the undocumented property within seven (7) years after the museum documented possession of the undocumented property.
(b)
This section does not vest ownership of the undocumented property in the museum if the undocumented property is determined later to be:
(1)
Stolen property; or
(2)
Property whose ownership is subject to federal law.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1006 - Duties of museum concerning a loan

(a)
At the time of a loan to a museum, the museum shall:
(1)
Make and retain a written record of the following:
(A)
The lender's name, address, and telephone number;
(B)
A description of the loan;
(C)
The date of the loan; and
(D)
The expiration date of the loan; and
(2)
Provide the lender with a signed receipt or copy of the loan agreement containing the information set out in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.
(b)
The museum's general duties with respect to a loan include:
(1)
Updating museum records whenever:
(A)
A lender informs the museum of a change of address or change in the ownership of the loan; and
(B)
The lender and museum negotiate a change in the terms of the loan;
(2)
Providing the lender with notice about any update concerning the lender's loan; and
(3)
Providing copies of §§
13-5-1004
,
13-5-1007
, and
13-5-1009
:
(A)
To each lender who made a loan to the museum before the effective date of this subchapter and that loan is in the custody of the museum;
(B)
To the lender at the time of the loan; and
(C)
Upon a lender's request.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1007 - Duties of lender concerning the lender's loan

(a)
A lender who has made a loan to a museum shall promptly notify the museum in writing about a change in:
(1)
The lender's address; and
(2)
(A)
A change in the ownership of the loan.
(B)
(i)
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a loan to provide sufficient proof of his or her ownership to the museum.
(ii)
If there is a dispute about ownership, the museum shall not be liable for its good faith refusal to surrender a loan unless ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b)
If the museum notifies the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that the loan is terminated, the lender shall:
(1)
Acknowledge in writing the termination and inform the museum whether the lender wants the return of the loan; and
(2)
(A)
Retrieve the loan no later than six (6) months from the date of the museum's notice terminating the loan if the lender wants the loan returned.
(B)
If the lender fails to retrieve the loan within the time set out in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, the loan shall be considered abandoned and ownership shall vest in the museum.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1008 - Lien for expenses for care of unclaimed property

A museum has a lien on unclaimed property for any expenses incurred while caring for the unclaimed property.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1009 - Conservation measures

(a)
If immediate conservation is necessary to protect a loan, a museum's property, or the safety and welfare of the public and the museum's staff and the loan agreement between the museum and the lender does not provide otherwise, a museum has the right to apply conservation measures to a loan without the lender's permission.
(b)
If immediate conservation is not necessary but conservation is needed to preserve the loan's value, a museum has the right to apply a conservation measure to a loan:
(1)
After the museum has notified the lender by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, that a conservation measure is needed; and
(2)
If the lender or claimant:
(A)
Does not respond to the notice within seven (7) days after the date on the return receipt showing receipt of the notice; or
(B)
Refuses to consent to the protective measures and will not agree to the termination of the loan and the immediate retrieval of the loan.
(c)
When a conservation measure is undertaken under subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section, the museum:
(1)
Has a lien on the loan and on the proceeds of any disposition of the loan for the cost of the conservation measure; or
(2)
Is not liable for any injury to or loss of the loan if the museum:
(A)
Had a reasonable belief at the time conservation measures were taken that the conservation measures were necessary; and
(B)
Exercised reasonable care in the choice and application of conservation measures.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1010 - Transfer of title to museum

A museum which acquires ownership of property under this subchapter receives the property free of any claim by a claimant or lender.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1011 - Records retention schedule

A museum shall keep all records relating to loans and undocumented property while the museum has possession of the property or for twenty-five (25) years, whichever period of time is longer.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1012 - Conflicts with section 18-28-201 et seq

This subchapter controls in the event that it conflicts with any of the provisions of §
18-28-201
et seq.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 5 - MUSEUMS (§§ 13-5-101 — 13-5-1013) › Subchapter 10 - MUSEUM PROPERTY ACT (§§ 13-5-1001 — 13-5-1013) › Section 13-5-1013 - Rules

The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, rules concerning the form and substance of loan agreements.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5596, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2242, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-201 - Arkansas Archeological Survey established

The President of the University of Arkansas system is designated agent of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of conducting a program of archeological research as described in this subchapter which shall be referred to as the "Arkansas Archeological Survey".
Acts 1959, No. 82, § 1; 1967, No. 39, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1001, 9-1009.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-202 - Survey's functions

The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall initiate, operate, and maintain a program in archeology which shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas of action:
(1)
Excavation of archeological and historical sites, ruins, and mounds for the purpose of securing data and objects relating to early humans in Arkansas;
(2)
Fundamental research in Arkansas archeology and encouragement of public cooperation in the preservation of Arkansas antiquities;
(3)
Research in and study of anthropology, soil, geology, and related social and physical sciences, both prior to excavation and thereafter, in order to plan and aid in discovery of sites and artifacts and their proper assessment once discovered;
(4)
Publication of findings in terms of their scientific, popular, and cultural values;
(5)
Display and custodianship of relics, artifacts, sites, and other tangible results of the program; and
(6)
Educational activities providing a stimulus to archeological efforts and the encouragement of archeological societies, parks, and museums.
Acts 1959, No. 82, § 2; 1967, No. 39, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1002, 9-1011; Acts 1991, No. 274, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-203 - Directory of Survey

(a)
The President of the University of Arkansas shall appoint a Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey who shall have a doctor of philosophy degree in anthropology with a specialization in archeology or the equivalent in training and experience who shall be responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the president.
(b)
The director shall perform the duties that may be set by the president and may be paid from funds appropriated for the survey.
Acts 1967, No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1010; Acts 1991, No. 274, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-204 - State Archeologist and other survey personnel

(a)
(1)
The President of the University of Arkansas shall appoint a State Archeologist who shall have a doctor of philosophy degree in anthropology with a specialization in archeology, or the equivalent in training and experience, and such other full-time or part-time employees as may be required to carry on the Arkansas Archeological Survey, all of whom shall possess such qualifications as may be prescribed by the president.
(2)
The State Archeologist shall be a full-time employee of the survey.
(b)
The personnel of the survey shall be deemed employees of the University of Arkansas.
Acts 1967, No. 39, §§ 2, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1010, 9-1015; Acts 1991, No. 274, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-205 - Appropriations - Disposition of funds

(a)
Funds appropriated for the Arkansas Archeological Survey shall be by specific appropriation separate and distinct from funds appropriated for the University of Arkansas and shall be used exclusively for the purposes of the survey.
(b)
All expenditures of funds appropriated for the survey shall be made in accordance with and subject to the state purchasing laws, the state travel laws and rules, and other laws and rules applicable thereto.
(c)
The survey is authorized to enter into contracts with and to receive and expend gifts, grants, or other funds from federal, private, or other sources to be used in furtherance of the program of the survey within the limitations of the maximum annual salary rates as set forth by law.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 981, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1010; Acts 2003, No. 1638, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-206 - Duties of University of Arkansas

(a)
The University of Arkansas is to make available for study in connection with the Arkansas Archeological Survey the holdings of its museum which contains the world's best and most extensive collection of Arkansas archeological material and the valuable collection of archeological and related literature held by its library.
(b)
The cooperation of the University of Arkansas's personnel in other related fields of activity shall be extended to the Arkansas Archeological Survey created by this subchapter.
(c)
However, the University of Arkansas's responsibility to initiate, operate, and continue to maintain an archeological program exceeding the scope of its present operations in that field shall be and is made dependent upon the fiscal year appropriation of additional state funds for that purpose.
(d)
All funds received from any source for the survey shall be held by, expended by, and disbursed through regular University of Arkansas business channels, but these funds shall be used only in support of the activities described in this subchapter.
Acts 1959, No. 82, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1003.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 13 - LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (§§ 13-2-101 — 13-15-304) › Chapter 6 - ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-409) › Subchapter 2 - ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY (§§ 13-6-201 — 13-6-216) › Section 13-6-207 - Housing for survey

The University of Arkansas and cooperating institutions shall provide appropriate housing to the extent that it is available in the nature of laboratory and office space for Arkansas Archeological Survey personnel without cost to the survey.
Acts 1967, No. 39, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1015.