Old State House Commission — Purpose and creation

Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-201 — under Historic Preservation.

Ark. Code Ann. § 13-7-201

(1) There is created and established at the seat of government the Old State House Commission for the purposes of:(1) Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respect and pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history;(2) Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value;(3) Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and(4) Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection.

(1) Providing comprehensive and uniform jurisdiction over the sites, buildings, and objects, past and prospective, which will illustrate for all time the struggles and triumphs, the self-respect and pride, of the progenitors of Arkansas, and also of the present and succeeding generations when they shall themselves have become parts of its history;

(2) Determining from time to time which of these sites, buildings, and objects in addition to those already made available to public enjoyment possesses exceptional commemorative value;

(3) Protecting these sites, buildings, and objects against deterioration and casualty; and

(4) Improving, beautifying, preserving, and rendering these sites convenient for appropriate use and public inspection.