Arkansas § 14-16-116 - Property exchange or transfer by counties.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-16-116 — Property exchange or transfer by counties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-16-116. Property exchange or transfer by counties.
A county may: Exchange or transfer properties, real or personal, with other counties, municipalities, community colleges, or institutions of higher education; and Exchange real property with individuals or nonprofit corporations when in the best interest of the county. An exchange or transfer under this section shall be: Authorized, approved, or confirmed by ordinance of the quorum court; and Accomplished in accordance with procedures prescribed or confirmed by the quorum court. An ordinance adopted by the quorum court under this section shall be: Confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum court; and Filed with the county clerk and include a copy of the bill of sale setting forth the terms and conditions of the sale, transfer, deed, or conveyance. An agreement for service, legal tender, or other consideration may be accepted in exchange for real or personal property under this section. A transfer made under this section is exempt from §§ 14-16-105 and 14-16-106, § 14-22-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-16-116
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-16-116 cover?
Section 14-16-116 ("Property exchange or transfer by counties.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 14-16-116?
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