§ 15-11-702. Findings
The General Assembly finds that: (1) Arkansas is a state of natural cultural and scenic beauty, natural resources, and wildlife; (2) Enjoyment of the natural cultural and scenic beauty, the natural resources, and the observation of wildlife in Arkansas is a favorite pastime of many; (3) There will be a positive impact on the physical, […]
§ 15-11-501. Title
This subchapter shall be referred to and may be cited as the “Arkansas Tourism Development Act”.
§ 15-11-703. Definition
“Wildlife observation trail” means a trail route designed to promote conservation and management of wildlife resources of the state and to promote tourism and economic development through the enjoyment, use, protection, and improvement of the natural resources of Arkansas.
§ 15-11-502. Legislative intent
The General Assembly finds and declares that the general welfare and material well-being of the citizens of the State of Arkansas depend, in large measure, upon the development of tourism attractions in the state, and that it is in the best interests of the state to induce the creation of new or the expansion of […]
§ 15-11-704. The Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program
(a) There is continued a program to be known as the “Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program”. (b) The program shall be developed, implemented, and administered by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with the assistance of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (c) The purpose of the program is to: (1) Increase public […]
§ 15-11-503. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Agreement” means an agreement entered into pursuant to § 15-11-506 by and between the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and an approved company with respect to a tourism attraction project; (2) “Approved company” means any eligible company that is seeking to undertake a tourism attraction project and […]
§ 15-11-705. Wildlife Observation Trails — Development
(a) To accept a wildlife observation trail into the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program and be eligible to receive grant moneys under this subchapter, the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall require that the wildlife observation trail: (1) Meet the criteria established by the department after consultation with the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program […]
§ 15-11-304. Preferential treatment or consideration
In accepting gifts, grants, and donations, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission shall not make any agreement whereby the person or firm making the gift, grant, or donation shall receive any special consideration or preference from the commission or any tourist information bureau in the performance of the respective duties provided in this subchapter.
§ 15-11-305. Cooperation with other state agencies
The State Highway Commission, the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, and all other state agencies are requested to cooperate and assist the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with respect to tourist information bureaus established under the provisions of this subchapter.
§ 15-11-306. Authority to lease facilities
(a) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism may lease existing buildings and facilities for operation as tourist information bureaus at or near the major highway points of entry into this state and may pay the necessary cost of maintenance, upkeep, and operation of the leased buildings and facilities. (b) If it becomes necessary for […]