Nepotism

Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-101 — under Ethics and Conflicts of Interest.

Ark. Code Ann. § 21-8-101

(a) A person who is related within the second degree, by consanguinity or affinity, to a member or employee of a state board or commission shall not be eligible for appointment as a member of the board.

(b) A person who is related within the second degree, by consanguinity or affinity, to a member of a state board or commission shall not be eligible for employment by the board or commission.

(c) This section shall apply only to persons hired or appointed after July 28, 1995.