Arkansas § 14-40-601 - Application by petition.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-40-601 — Application by petition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-40-601. Application by petition.
When a majority of the real estate owners of any part of a county contiguous to and adjoining any city or incorporated town desires to be annexed to the city or town, they may apply by attested petition in writing to the county court of the county in which the city or town is situated, shall name the persons authorized to act on behalf of the petitioners, and may include a schedule of services of the annexing municipality that will be extended to the area within three (3) years after the date the annexation becomes final. The “majority of real estate owners” referred to in this section means a majority of the total number of real estate owners in the area affected if the majority of the total number of owners own more than one half (½) of the acreage affected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-40-601
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-40-601 cover?
Section 14-40-601 ("Application by petition.") 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.
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