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§ 9-6-107. Fiscal requirements

A statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall distribute funds to a shelter if the shelter: (1) Incorporates in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that has the primary purpose of providing services to […]

§ 9-6-108. Training requirements

A statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall distribute funds to a shelter if the shelter: (1) (A) Requires each member of its board of directors to attend an orientation that is administered by a statewide domestic violence entity and approved by the Department of Finance and Administration or its […]

§ 9-6-109. Right of entry

A statewide domestic violence entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall have the right to enter and inspect the premises of a shelter receiving funds under this chapter and perform an annual evaluation or otherwise determine compliance with this chapter.

§ 9-6-110. Reports

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration or his or her designee shall provide an annual report by October 1 of each year to the Chair of the Senate Interim Committee on Children and Youth and the Chair of the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs containing the […]

§ 9-4-106. Program requirements

Every shelter shall: (1) Develop and implement a written nondiscrimination policy to provide services without regard to race, religion, color, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or sexual preference; (2) Provide a facility that is open, accessible, and staffed by an advocate or a volunteer each day of the calendar year and twenty-four (24) hours […]

§ 9-5-110. Interagency memorandum of understanding

(a) Before a child safety center may be established under this chapter, a memorandum of understanding regarding the agreement on the levels of participation of each entity shall be executed among: (1) The Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services; (2) The Crimes Against Children Division of the Division of […]

§ 9-4-107. Fiscal requirements

Every shelter shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), and that has the primary purpose of providing services to victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence; (2) Be governed by a board of directors; […]

§ 9-5-111. Fiscal requirements

Every child safety center shall: (1) Incorporate in this state as a private nonprofit corporation that is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as it existed on January 1, 2007, and that has the primary purpose of providing services to child victims of child […]

§ 9-4-108. Training requirements

Every shelter shall: (1) (A) Require each member of its board of directors to attend an orientation approved by the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee within six (6) months after joining the board of directors. (B) The orientation shall include an explanation of the dynamics of domestic violence and the role of […]

§ 9-5-112. Right of entry

The Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission or its designee may enter the premises of a child safety center at any time to ensure compliance with this chapter and the rules promulgated by the commission under this chapter.