Arkansas § 14-40-502 - Hearing — Notice.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-40-502 — Hearing — Notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-40-502. Hearing — Notice.

A public hearing shall be conducted within sixty (60) days of the proposal of the ordinance calling for annexation. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the public hearing, the governing body of the municipality shall publish a legal notice setting out the legal description of the territory proposed to be annexed and notify by certified mail all the property owners within the area proposed to be annexed of their right to appear at the public hearing to present their views on the proposed annexation.

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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-40-502 cover?

Section 14-40-502 ("Hearing — Notice.") 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 § 14-40-502?

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