Arkansas § 12-8-109 - Police protection for statewide functions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-109 — Police protection for statewide functions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-109. Police protection for statewide functions.
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall provide police protection, commensurate with the available personnel and resources of the division that are not required for other activities, benefiting any statewide function or similar activities sponsored or conducted by: A state agency, board, or commission; A state-supported college or university; A private nonprofit association or organization on public property; or Statewide athletic events under the auspices of the public schools. For the purposes of this section, the statewide functions for which the division may provide police protection at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Showgrounds shall include the annual Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show held at the showgrounds, and statewide athletic contests in which the public schools of this state participate which are held at the showgrounds.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-109 cover?
Section 12-8-109 ("Police protection for statewide functions.") 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 § 12-8-109?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-109" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-8-109 apply to my situation?
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