§ 13-7-502. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide owners of registered cultural properties in Arkansas with low-cost financial assistance in the restoration, rehabilitation, and repair of properties listed in the State Register of Historic Places or National Register of Historic Places, which are a part of the state’s heritage and which contribute substantially to the […]
§ 13-7-202. Members — Appointment — Terms — Vacancies
(a) The Old State House Commission shall consist of nine (9) members. The commissioners shall be citizens of Arkansas, selected because of their knowledge of and interest in Arkansas history. (b) The commission members shall be appointed by the Governor, with two (2) members from the state at large, and one (1) member from each […]
§ 13-7-503. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Fund” means the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund; (2) “Program” means the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program created by § 13-7-101 et seq.; (3) “Property owner” means the sole owner, joint owner, owner in partnership, or corporate owner of a registered cultural property, and includes the owner of a leasehold […]
§ 13-7-203. Officers — Rules — Meetings — Reports
(a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the members of the Old State House Commission to serve as its chair until the expiration of his or her term or at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The commission shall select from its membership from time to time a vice chair and a secretary. (c) […]
§ 13-7-504. Fund created — Administration
(a) There is created on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a revolving loan fund which shall be known as the “Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund”. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program shall administer the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and may make loans from […]
§ 13-7-204. Oaths — Penalty for violation — Effect of conviction
(a) Each member of the Old State House Commission shall, before entering upon his or her duties, file in the office of the Secretary of State, the oath provided by Arkansas Constitution, Article 19, § 20, and in addition that he or she will not be a party, directly or indirectly, to any action taken […]
§ 13-7-205. Powers and duties
The Old State House Commission shall: (1) Take over all records, files, books, and papers in the custody or control of persons with custody or control of sites, buildings, and objects which are marked for preservation for historical purposes in charge of the commission; (2) Secure, collate, and preserve drawings, plans, photographs, and other data […]
§ 13-7-206. Old State House
(a) (1) The Old State Capitol building and grounds, situated on West Markham Street between Ashley and Conway Streets, in the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the Old State House. (2) Title to the property shall remain in the State of Arkansas. (b) The Old State House […]
§ 13-7-301. Acquisition and restoration of property — Historic center
(a) The state shall acquire title to the east one-half (½) of Block 32 of the Original City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on which is situated: (1) The building that was the last capitol building of the Territory of Arkansas, in which was adopted the first Constitution for the State of Arkansas; (2) A building […]
§ 13-7-302. Commission created — Duties and powers
(a) The Historic Arkansas Museum Commission is established and shall have the following powers: (1) To have charge of the work of restoring the old Arkansas Territorial Capitol and the other historic buildings on the land; (2) To furnish the buildings with furniture appropriate to the period when they were occupied; (3) To improve the […]