Arkansas § 14-14-302 - Establishment or change.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-302 — Establishment or change., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-14-302. Establishment or change.
Unless for the purpose of the temporary location of county seats in the formation of new counties, it shall be unlawful to establish or change any county seat in this state without the consent of a majority of the qualified voters of the county to be affected by the change; nor will a county seat be located until the place at which it is proposed to establish or change any county seat shall be fully designated, with the designation embracing a complete and intelligible description of the proposed locations, together with an abstract of the title thereto, and the terms and conditions upon which it can be purchased or donated by or to the county. The county court shall not order the election provided in this subchapter unless it shall be satisfied that a good and valid title can and will be made to the proposed new locations or one (1) of them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-14-302
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-302 cover?
Section 14-14-302 ("Establishment or change.") 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 § 14-14-302?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-14-302" (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 § 14-14-302 apply to my situation?
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