Title 14 — Local Government

(a) A sport shooting range or sports facility that is not in violation of a state law or an ordinance of a local unit of government prior to the enactment of a new ordinance of a local unit of government affecting the range or facility may continue to operate even if, at or after…

A local law enforcement agency may charge a reasonable fee for noncriminal fingerprinting services to offset the cost of expenses associated with offering a noncriminal fingerprinting service.

(a) (1) A local government shall not enact or adopt a sanctuary policy.(2) A local government that enacts or adopts a sanctuary policy is ineligible for discretionary moneys provided through funds or grants administered by the state until the sanctuary policy is repealed or no lo…

A municipality, county, or other local public health authority shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, resolution, policy, or rule that prohibits or regulates, including by requiring a license, permit, or fee, the occasional outdoor sale of nonalcoholic beverages from a s…

(a) A local government shall not enact or adopt any ordinance, policy, or action that infringes, prohibits, or otherwise impairs the right of a customer to purchase, use, connect, or reconnect to a utility service, or to install in a building or other structure wires, pipes, or o…

(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Small businesses often begin at home because of lower costs and increased flexibility;(2) Home-based work plays a significant role in the economy as roughly half of all businesses in the United States operate primarily out of a residence; a…

(a) As used in this section, “auxiliary container” means a bag, cup, package, container, bottle, device, or other packaging that is without limitation:(1) Made of cloth, paper, plastic, foamed plastic, expanded plastic, cardboard, corrugated material, aluminum, glass, postconsume…

(a) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision may state by resolution:(1) That the policy of the municipality, county, or political subdivision is to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death…

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Fuel retailer” means a fuel station or retail establishment that sells fuel to provide power to vehicles; and(2) “Related transportation infrastructure” means storage tanks, pipelines, or any related equipment that is necessary to deliver fuel to …

(a) As used in this section:(1) “County” means any county in this state;(2) “Dependent” means a participant or an eligible retiree's:(A) Natural child, stepchild, or adopted child who is eligible for coverage under a plan of an eligible retiree; and(B) Spouse who is eligible for …

(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “fiscal impact statement” means a realistic statement of the estimated financial cost of implementing or complying with the proposed law, rule, policy, order, or administrative law upon municipalities or count…

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Lawn care device” means an object used for lawn care, maintenance, or landscaping that is powered by an energy source or consumes an energy source to accomplish a significant part of the intended function of the object; and(2) “Local government” m…

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Identification card” means an identification card administered and distributed by a local government that:(A) Provides residents with access to:(i) Local services;(ii) Cultural events; or(iii) Business activities; or(B) Helps residents identify th…

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative” means:(A) An office, division, department, or administrative provider of a unit of local government with the purpose of:(i) Influencing administrative, hiring, or employment practices at the local gover…

(a) A municipal government shall use a “.gov” sponsored top-level domain for:(1) The website address for the website, if any, of the municipal government; and(2) Any email addresses made available by the municipal government for use by the:(A) Municipal government; and(B) Employe…

(a) As used in this section, “prohibited foreign party” means a:(1) Citizen or resident of a country subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 C.F.R. § 126.1, as existing on January 1, 2025;(2) Foreign government formed within a country subject to International Tra…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) (A) “Flag of the United States” means the flag of the United States made of fabric, cloth, or paper suitable for display from a pole or staff, or in a window, and with dimensions not larger than ten feet (10′) in length or eight feet (8′) in wid…

(a) A local government shall not adopt any ordinance, regulation, or policy that prohibits or restricts a resident from properly displaying a flag of the United States on the resident's person, property, or motor vehicle unless the flag is used as, or in conjunction with, an adve…

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person, homeowners' association, property owners' association, or other private entity shall adopt any rule, regulation, or policy or shall enter into any agreement or protective covenant that prevents any person or pri…

A prevailing party in an action to enforce the legal right to fly a flag of the United States shall be entitled to recover the court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish requirements governing the location of adult-oriented businesses in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to prevent criminal activity. (b) Based on evidence of the adverse secondary effects of adult-oriente…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Adult arcade” means any place where the public is permitted or invited and where a still or motion picture machine, projector, or other image-producing device is:(A) Coin-operated or slug-operated or electronically, electrically, or mechanicall…

(a) An adult-oriented business shall not be located within one thousand feet (1,000′) of a child care facility, park, place of worship, playground, public library, recreational area or facility, residence, school, or walking trail. (b) For the purposes of this section, the measur…

This subchapter does not prohibit a local unit of government from enacting and enforcing ordinances that regulate the location of adult-oriented businesses in a manner that is at least as restrictive as § 14-1-303.

(1) If there is reason to believe that a violation of this subchapter is being committed in any local unit of government:(1) The county attorney of the county where the adult-oriented business is located shall maintain an action to abate and prevent the violation and to enjoin pe…

(a) (1) A violation of § 14-1-303 is a Class A misdemeanor.(2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. (1) A violation of § 14-1-303 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. (b) A person violating § 14-1-303 is subject to a…

This subchapter shall not apply to an adult-oriented business that is lawfully operating on or before July 31, 2007.

An entity governed by this subchapter shall post information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline as required under § 12-19-102.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Intrastate Commerce Improvement Act”.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to improve intrastate commerce by ensuring that businesses, organizations, and employers doing business in the state are subject to uniform nondiscrimination laws and obligations, regardless of the counties, municipalities, or other political…

(a) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, rule, or policy that creates a protected classification or prohibits discrimination on a basis not contained in state law. (b) This section does not apply …

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fast-Track Permits Act”.

(1) The purpose of this subchapter is to:(1) Enhance economic growth in local communities;(2) Reduce the regulatory burden on entrepreneurs, developers, and homeowners by streamlining the issuance of local permits; and(3) Ensure local governments and local government utilities ar…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Applicant” means a person that submits a request for permit or a person designated to act on the applicant's behalf in submitting a request for permit;(2) “Local governing body” means a group of persons elected or appointed to make decisions fo…

(a) (1) No later than five (5) business days after receipt of a request for permit, a local government official shall notify the applicant electronically or in writing as to whether the request for permit meets the regulatory requirements of a complete application under § 14-1-50…

(a) A local government official may deny an incomplete request for permit for the reasons stated in subsection (b) or subsection (c) of this section. (b) A request for permit is incomplete if the request for permit does not contain the information required by:(1) Law;(2) Rule req…

(a) A plan review conducted by a private professional provider shall be no less extensive than a plan review conducted by a local government official. (b) (1) A private professional provider performing a plan review under this section shall review the plans to determine complianc…

(a) (1) An applicant making a request for inspection may retain a private professional provider to conduct the requested inspection at the expense of the applicant.(2) (A) At the time the request for inspection is made to a local government official or at any time thereafter, the…

(a) A local government that imposes regulatory fees or regulatory requirements within its jurisdiction shall establish and make available a schedule of the regulatory fees. (b) The amount of a regulatory fee shall approximate the reasonable cost of the actual regulatory activity …

(a) This subchapter does not limit a public or private right of action designed to provide protection, rights, or remedies for consumers. (b) This subchapter does not apply to:(1) Hospitals;(2) Ambulatory healthcare centers;(3) Nursing homes;(4) Jails;(5) Penal institutions;(6) A…

(a) If a local government official responsible for building code enforcement determines that a project does not comply with the applicable regulatory requirements, the local government official may:(1) Deny the permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of co…

(a) A local government, local government official, member of local government building code enforcement personnel, and agents of the local government are immune from liability to any person or party for any action or inaction by an owner of a building or by a private professional…

(a) When performing plan review or inspection services under this subchapter, a private professional provider is subject to the disciplinary guidelines of the applicable professional licensing board with jurisdiction over the private professional provider's license or certificati…

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023”.

(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) The data centers industry began its modern version in the 1980s, and the industry has seen accelerated growth since 2008;(2) Data centers have seen global growth with the expansion of bandwidth, the need for analytical data research, and di…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(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;(2) “Digital asset” means cryptocurrency, virtual currency, and natively electro…

(a) A digital asset mining business may operate in this state if the digital asset mining business complies with:(1) Any ordinance;(2) Any rule or rate for utility service provided by or on behalf of a public entity; and(3) State and federal law. (1) Any ordinance; (2) Any rule o…

(a) Except as provided by subsection (d) of this section, a local government shall not rezone an area in which a digital asset mining business is located without complying with applicable state law and local zoning ordinances. (b) A digital asset mining business may appeal a chan…

(a) As used in this section:(1) “Interest” means an ownership interest of greater than zero percent (0%);(2) “Prohibited foreign party” means:(A) A citizen, resident, or agent of a country subject to § 126.1 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 C.F.R. § 120.1 et s…

(a) In counties within the State of Arkansas which have two (2) or more districts with two (2) or more county sites, where it is necessary to record certain written instruments affecting personal property as provided by law, the recording shall be necessary in only one (1) distri…