Arkansas § 15-4-1709 - Exceptions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-4-1709 — Exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-4-1709. Exceptions.
A county that does not qualify as a high-unemployment county, as defined in § 15-4-1702, but has experienced a sudden and severe period of economic distress caused by the closing of a business entity that results in the loss of a minimum of five hundred (500) full-time permanent jobs or a minimum of five percent (5%) of the employed labor force, as determined by the most recent “Labor Market Information” publication published by the Division of Workforce Services, may be designated as a high-unemployment county by the Arkansas Economic Development Council. The designation as a “high-unemployment county” shall be in effect for one (1) year after the closing of the business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-4-1709
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-4-1709 cover?
Section 15-4-1709 ("Exceptions.") 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 § 15-4-1709?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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