Arkansas § 14-51-212 - No control over police or fire departments.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-51-212 — No control over police or fire departments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-51-212. No control over police or fire departments.
The powers and duties of every civil service commission established pursuant to this chapter shall be and are hereby expressly limited such that the said commissions shall not have any control nor shall said commissions attempt to exercise any control over the normal and routine day-to-day operations of a police or fire department, directly or indirectly. No provision of this chapter shall be construed to provide authorization to said commissions to have such authority.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 14-51-212
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-51-212 cover?
Section 14-51-212 ("No control over police or fire departments.") 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 § 14-51-212?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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