Title 23 — Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
95 chapters · 4,024 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-115-904 Inconsistent statutes inapplicable
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(a) Section 5-66-101 et seq. and all other laws and parts of laws inconsistent with this chapter are expressly declared not to apply to any person engaged in, conducting, or otherwise participating in lotteries. (b) A person is not guilty of any criminal offense set forth in § 5-…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-116-101 Legislative findings
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(a) The General Assembly finds that a paid fantasy sports game conducted in compliance with this chapter does not constitute gambling for any purpose. (b) Paid fantasy sports games conducted in compliance with this chapter are exempt from § 5-66-101 et seq.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-116-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Game operator” means a person who:(A) Is engaged in the business of professionally conducting paid fantasy sports games for cash prizes for members of the general public; and(B) Requires cash or a cash equivalent as an entry fee to be paid by a me…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-116-103 Paid fantasy sports games authorized
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A game operator is authorized to conduct paid fantasy sports games through one (1) or more websites or platforms maintained and operated by the game operator.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-116-104 Tax on paid fantasy sports games
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(a) A game operator shall pay a tax for the privilege of conducting paid fantasy sports games under this chapter in an amount of eight percent (8%) of the game operator's gross paid fantasy sports game revenues from the previous state fiscal year. (b) The special privilege tax le…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-117-101 Letter of support for casino applicant
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(a) Pursuant to The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, the Arkansas Racing Commission shall require a casino applicant for a casino license in Pope County and Jefferson County to submit:(1) Either a letter of support from the county ju…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-117-102 Licenses for employees — Service industry licenses — Background checks
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission shall require a person employed by a franchise holder or casino licensee in the conduct of wagering on casino gaming games or devices to obtain a license from the commission. (b) A person or entity shall not sell or otherwise supply casino gamin…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-117-103 Self-exclusion list — Definition
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(a) As used in this section, “self-exclusion” or “self-excluded” means a declaration from an individual to a casino that he or she would like to be excluded from entering the casino's facility. (b) (1) At the discretion of the Director of the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Arkan…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-118-101 Legislative findings
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(a) The General Assembly finds that a paid esports tournament conducted in compliance with this chapter does not constitute gambling for any purpose. (b) Paid and nonpaid esports tournaments conducted in compliance with this chapter are exempt from § 5-66-101 et seq. (c) Income e…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-118-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) (A) “Esports” means any form of multiplayer competition in which competitors compete against each other using video gaming consoles, computers, or other electronic devices.(B) “Esports” includes the ability to compete or perform in front of an audi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-118-103 Paid esports tournaments authorized
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(a) An esports tournament organizer is authorized to conduct a paid esports tournament through one (1) or more websites, local area networks, video gaming platforms, or other similar gaming platforms maintained and operated by the esports tournament organizer under this chapter. …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-119-101 Legislative intent — Findings — Purpose
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(a) This chapter establishes the standards and criteria for the permitting and regulation of digital asset mining businesses. (b) The General Assembly finds:(1) Digital asset mining businesses represent a new and emerging industry that presents significant challenges for the citi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-119-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Blockchain network” means a group of computers operating and processing together to execute a consensus mechanism to agree upon and verify data in a digital record for the purpose of generating digital assets;(2) “Digital asset mining business” me…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-119-103 Permit — Application
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(a) A digital asset mining business shall not operate in Arkansas without a valid permit from the Oil and Gas Commission under this chapter. (b) The commission shall establish the application for a permit for digital asset mining businesses to operate. (c) The issuance of a digit…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-119-104 Rules
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(1) The Oil and Gas Commission shall promulgate rules to implement this chapter, including without limitation rules establishing requirements for:(1) Permitting;(2) Application for a permit;(3) Renewal of a permit;(4) The requirements and terms for a permit; and(5) The establishm…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-119-105 Enforcement
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(a) The Oil and Gas Commission shall have jurisdiction of and authority over all persons and property necessary to administer and enforce effectively:(1) This chapter; and(2) The Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023, § 14-1-601 et seq. (1) This chapter; and (2) The Arkansas Data Cen…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Sports Raffle Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-102 Legislative findings
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(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) It is in the public interest for an institution of higher education and its affiliated nonprofit organizations to conduct raffles for educational, charitable, or philanthropic purposes; and(2) The use of raffle funds by an institution of hi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Affiliated nonprofit organization” means an organization established by or an authorized affiliate of an institution of higher education within the State of Arkansas that:(A) Was created for the purpose of raising funds for the institution of high…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-104 Conducting raffles
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(a) A qualifying organization is authorized to conduct a raffle under this chapter. (b) A raffle conducted by a qualifying organization under this chapter:(1) May be conducted on:(A) A digital or electronic device;(B) An online platform, website, or software application; or(C) An…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-105 Limitation on use of funds
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Receipts from a raffle shall not be used to compensate a person who works for or is affiliated with the qualifying organization that conducts the raffle.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-106 Unclaimed raffle prizes
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A raffle prize that is unclaimed by a winner within one hundred twenty (120) days of the raffle shall be retained by the institution of higher education for which the raffle was conducted.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-107 Restrictions
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(a) A person under eighteen (18) years of age shall not purchase a raffle ticket. (b) A qualifying organization shall conduct reasonable age verification. (c) A third party shall not conduct or otherwise administer a raffle on behalf of a qualifying organization. (d) A raffle con…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-120-108 Rules
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The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules for the enforcement of this chapter.