Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1225 (2026)
Prison Construction Trust Fund
Chapter 4 Parks and Recreation Areas
Research References
Am. Jur. 59 Am. Jur. 2d, Parks, § 1 et seq.
Ark. L. Rev.
Acquisition of Public Recreational Access to Privately-Owned Property: Devices, Problems, and Incentives, 29 Ark. L. Rev. 514.
Subchapter 1 — General Provisions
Publisher's Notes. Acts 1971, No. 38, § 7, transferred, by a type 4 transfer, the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, together with its functions, powers, and duties, to the Department of Parks and Tourism. Pursuant to the transfer, the Governor is authorized, under § 25-2-107, to give written approval of the rules and regulations promulgated by the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission as well as approval of the commission's nomination for Director of the Department of Parks and Tourism, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Cross References. State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission, § 15-11-201 et seq.
Effective Dates. Acts 1937, No. 170, § 15: Mar. 3, 1937. Emergency clause provided: “Whereas, the conservation and promotion of the human and natural resources is recognized as a public right and duty; and
“Whereas, the General Assembly deems the acquiring and maintaining of an adequate state park system as necessary to the well-being of the people of this state; and
“Whereas, it is found and ascertained that the welfare of the people of this state is dependent upon the provisions of this act, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this act shall become effective and be in force from and after its passage and approval.”
Acts 1977, No. 842, § 11: Mar. 24, 1977. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the Seventy-First General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that various Arkansas State parks are in dire need of construction, reconstruction, repairing, improving and equipping of facilities and that the immediate passage of this act is necessary to continue funds and appropriations for initiating said projects. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.”
Acts 2019, No. 910, § 6346(b): July 1, 2019. Emergency clause provided: “It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that this act revises the duties of certain state entities; that this act establishes new departments of the state; that these revisions impact the expenses and operations of state government; and that the sections of this act other than the two uncodified sections of this act preceding the emergency clause titled ‘Funding and classification of cabinet-level department secretaries’ and ‘Transformation and Efficiencies Act transition team’ should become effective at the beginning of the fiscal year to allow for implementation of the new provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist, and Sections 1 through 6343 of this act being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on July 1, 2019”.