§ 15-11-902. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Artistic work” means an original and creative work that: (A) Is created, written, composed, or executed; and (B) Falls into one (1) or more of the following categories: (i) A book or other writing; (ii) A play or performance of a play; (iii) An instrumental or vocal musical composition […]
§ 15-11-903. Applicability
This subchapter does not apply to: (1) The creation or execution of artistic work for industry-oriented or industry-related production; or (2) Tailoring services, clothing alteration, or jewelry repair.
§ 15-11-904. Creation of arts and cultural districts
(a) The following may apply to the Arkansas Arts Council to designate an arts and cultural district: (1) A city or county for an area within the city or county; (2) With the prior consent of the city, a county, on its own behalf or on behalf of a city, for an area in the […]
§ 15-11-905. Rules
The Arkansas Arts Council shall promulgate rules to implement this subchapter.
§ 15-12-101. Creation — Members — Meetings
(a) There is established the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council, which shall consist of eleven (11) voting members as follows: (1) The Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism or his or her designee; (2) The Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage or his or her designee; (3) The Chair of […]
§ 15-12-102. Administration of trust fund
The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council shall administer the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Grants and Trust Fund established in this chapter and shall administer and approve all grants payable from the fund.
§ 15-12-103. Disposition of revenues — Grants
(a) All revenues derived from the additional tax levied by § 26-60-105(b) shall be deposited by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration into the State Treasury as special revenues. (b) After deducting three percent (3%) of the revenues for distribution to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund to […]
§ 15-11-504. Evaluation standards — Tourism attraction project applications
(a) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall establish standards for the making of applications for inducements to eligible companies and their tourism attraction projects by the promulgation of administrative rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) With respect to each eligible company making an application […]
§ 15-11-505. Standards for preliminary and final approval of companies and projects
(a) The Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission shall establish standards for final approval of eligible companies and their tourism attraction projects by the promulgation of administrative rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The director shall obtain the review and advice of the Secretary of the […]
§ 15-11-506. Contracts
(a) Upon granting final approval, the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may enter into an agreement with an approved company with respect to its tourism attraction project. (b) The terms and provisions of each agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) The amount of approved costs, which shall be determined […]