§ 1-2-501. Short title

This subchapter shall be known as the “Minorities in Arkansas Act of 2001”.

§ 1-2-502. Legislative findings

(a) The General Assembly finds that there are great disparities in the definition of “minority” in the Arkansas Code, and it would be advantageous to have a consistent definition of minority in the State of Arkansas. (b) The General Assembly also recognizes that the number of people settling in Arkansas who are Hispanic immigrants or […]

§ 1-2-503. “Minority” defined

For terms of Arkansas law, “minority” means black or African American, Hispanic American, American Indian or Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander.

§ 1-2-504. Other definitions of “minority”

(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of “minority” shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body. (b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of “minority” exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans.