Title 14 — Local Government

When any county has any demand against any persons or corporations, suit thereon may be brought by the county judge.

All notes, bonds, bills, contracts, covenants, agreements, or writings, made or to be made, whereby any person is, or shall be, bound to any county, or the commissioners of any county, or to any other person, in whatever form, for the payment of any debt or duty, or the performan…

All deeds, grants, and conveyances which are made and duly acknowledged and recorded as are other deeds of conveyance to any county, or to the commissioners of any county, or to any other person, by whatever form of conveyance, for the use and benefit of any county, for all inten…

(a) (1) Any and all counties of the State of Arkansas are authorized and empowered to accept conveyances of real estate from the federal government, or any authorized agency thereof, whether that conveyance contains reservations to oil, mineral, or fissionable material rights in …

(a) The county court of each county shall have power and jurisdiction to sell and cause to be conveyed any real estate or personal property belonging to the county and to appropriate the proceeds of the sale for the use of the county by proceeding in the manner set forth in this …

(a) If it is determined by the county judge to be surplus, any personal or real property owned by a county may be sold at public auction or by internet sale to the highest bidder. (b) (1) Notice of the public auction shall be published at least one (1) time a week for two (2) con…

Whenever a portion of county lands are dedicated for the benefit of any lawfully incorporated, quasi-public, nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations including, but not limited to, medical clinics, that county real property may be sold to any buyer, upon the approval of the county j…

(a) Any other law notwithstanding in this state, from and after the passage of this act, the county court of each county of the State of Arkansas shall have the right to sell or lease any county-owned hospital, where there is no outstanding bonded indebtedness, upon such terms an…

(a) Any county in this state may lease any lands owned by the county to any municipality in the county to be used for such purposes, subject to such restrictions, and for such consideration or compensation as shall be agreed upon by the contracting county and municipality. (b) In…

(a) Any lawfully incorporated nonprofit, nonsectarian educational institution; any lawfully incorporated nonprofit, nonsectarian boys' club or girls' club; or any lawfully incorporated quasi-public, nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations including, but not limited to community men…

(a) Any county in this state which is partially bounded by a navigable stream or through which a navigable stream flows may independently, or jointly with another county, or with one (1) or more municipalities, establish, equip, maintain, and operate a river port or port facility…

(a) (1) The counties of this state are authorized and empowered to enter upon, take, and hold any lands or interest, easement, or servitude therein, whether by purchase, grant, donation, devise, or otherwise, that may be necessary and proper for the location, construction, operat…

Upon the sale of county property which the county purchased with funds from the county road fund, the proceeds of the sale shall be paid into the county road fund. If, in addition to county road funds, other funds were used by the county to purchase the property, then the amount …

(a) Counties, pursuant to an ordinance properly and lawfully adopted by their quorum courts, are empowered and authorized to annually grant financial aid to any public postsecondary educational institution located within their borders for the purpose of assisting the institution …

Unless a bidding preference for firms resident in the county or in the state is authorized by state law, no county shall allow such a preference in the awarding of a construction contract.

(a) A county may:(1) Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and(2) Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county. …

(1) A property owner in an unincorporated area of a county may conduct a controlled burn of a residence or structure on the property owner's property in the county if:(1) The property owner applies to the county judge of that county and the fire department that is responsible for…

(a) A county may authorize by ordinance the operation of a golf cart on the roads of the county unless the road is a city street, a federal highway, or a state highway. (b) Unless required by ordinance, a registration or license to operate a golf cart under this section is not re…

(a) Any county or county board may:(1) Operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds;(2) Acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other recreational facilities; and(3) Expend funds for the operation of the program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (1…

(a) Any county or county board may operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds independently; or they may cooperate in its conduct and in any manner in which they may mutually agree, including with cities, towns, or school districts; or they may delegate the cooperatio…

State aid shall not be used for recreational purposes as provided in this subchapter.

In all cases where school funds are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, published, and distributed, adequate and appropriate manuals and other materials as it may deem necessary or suitable to carry out…

Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of the recreational service.

(1) Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program is authorized to conduct its activities on:(1) Property under its custody and management;(2) Other public property under the custody of any other public organization, body, or board, with the consent of the …

(a) The facilities of any school district operating a recreation program pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter shall be used primarily for the purpose of conducting the regular school curriculum and related activities, and the use of school facilities for recreation purpo…

(a) Any corporation, board, or body given charge of a recreation program shall have authority to employ directors and instructors of recreational work. (b) In all cases where school funds or property are utilized for programs under this subchapter, the State Board of Education sh…

Each county shall have the authority to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property owned or controlled by the county for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases pursuant to competitive sealed bidding procedures under this subchapter.

(a) (1) The county judge shall publish a notice inviting sealed bids for the leasing, letting, selling, or conveying of real property for the production, reclamation, and refining of crude biogenic gases. This notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in the county where the…

Each county may provide, by ordinance, for the implementation of this subchapter, but no provision shall be contrary to it.

This subchapter shall not limit the authority of any county to lease, let, sell, or convey any real property pursuant to the Arkansas Constitution and the laws of Arkansas concerning the issuance of bonds for the purpose of industrial development and other lawful purposes.

The county courts of this state are delegated the power and authority to enter orders to limit and control the use of areas adjacent to shopping centers and other commercial enterprises which are privately owned but which are maintained for the convenience of the public so as to …

(a) No order shall be entered unless and until the owner or lessee of an area sought to be regulated has presented to the county court a plat of the area upon which is shown the proposed limitations and controls. (b) The plat shall in no way limit the power and authority of the c…

(a) When the county court has entered an order, at his or her expense the owner or lessee of the area to be controlled shall post the signs, paint the lines, arrows, and curbings in the required colors, and install the devices and signals to apprise the public of the existence of…

(a) No county shall be required to patrol the area which is controlled as provided in this subchapter, but, upon being called, law enforcement officers shall come to the scene of the alleged violation and, where warranted by law or ordinance, issue citations or make arrests. (b) …

Nothing in this subchapter shall limit or extend the law of this state with reference to tort liability of any person, firm, or corporation.

(a) Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the shooting of archery equipment within all or any part of the suburban improvement district. (b) As used in this section, “sub…

Upon the written request of a property owners' association which has a population at least equal to that prescribed for cities of the first class and which is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, a county may by ordinance regulate the discharge of firearms and the sh…

(1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit:(1) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment in the defense of life or property;(2) The discharge of a firearm or archery equipment at a public or private shooting range or gallery; or(3) The discharge of a fire…

(a) As used in this section, “local unit of government” means a city, town, or county. (b) (1) (A) Except as otherwise provided in state or federal law, a local unit of government shall not enact an ordinance or regulation pertaining to, or regulate in any other manner, the owner…

(a) As used in this section, “local governmental unit” means a political subdivision of this state, including without limitation a county, city, village, or township, if the political subdivision provides local government services for residents in a geographically limited area of…

(a) Upon the written request of the governing body of a suburban improvement district, a county may by ordinance control and regulate dogs and cats within all or any part of the suburban improvement district. (b) As used in this section, “suburban improvement district” means a su…

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Preservation of Local Public Roads Act”.

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide a procedure for addressing the anticipated damage to county roads caused by disposal hauling operations related to oil or gas exploration and to provide compensation for the anticipated damage to the roads from disposal haulers.

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Designated local road truck route” means a local public road established by the county judge as the route to be used by disposal haulers to transport materials and production fluids related to oil or gas exploration to and from a disposal facil…

(a) Notwithstanding any other procedure or authority available under law, if a county does not have a road maintenance agreement, the county judge may use the procedures under this section to evaluate the use and anticipated damage caused to local public roads in the county by di…

(a) A county judge who has performed an evaluation under § 14-16-804 may submit to the quorum court a recommendation that an assessment be made by the county in the form of a proposed assessment ordinance as provided under this section. (b) (1) The proposed assessment ordinance s…

(a) If a quorum court enacts the proposed assessment ordinance recommended by the county judge under § 14-16-805, the assessment ordinance:(1) Is limited to a maximum amount of five dollars ($5.00) per load of materials or production fluids from oil or gas exploration; and(2) Sha…

(a) If a county judge makes recommendations under this subchapter, the county judge shall annually review his or her evaluation and recommendations as provided under this subchapter. (b) If there is a significant change in conditions, the county judge shall file a revised evaluat…

(1) The quorum court may provide penalties for the violation of an ordinance enacted under this subchapter to include a fine to be levied:(1) For the failure of a disposal hauler to follow the designated local road truck route; and(2) Against a disposal operator who fails to comp…