Arkansas § 14-54-1702 - Creation of criminal nuisance abatement board.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-54-1702 — Creation of criminal nuisance abatement board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-54-1702. Creation of criminal nuisance abatement board.
Any city of the first class or city of the second class by ordinance may create a quasi-judicial board to hear complaints regarding places or premises used as public or common nuisance as defined by §§ 5-74-109, 14-54-1502, and 16-105-402 or that are used for prostitution as defined by § 5-70-102. A criminal nuisance abatement board created under this subchapter shall be composed of five (5) citizens of the creating city who shall be appointed by the governing body of the city. The governing body of the city shall select one (1) of the members of the board to call the first meeting and serve as chair at the first meeting. At the first meeting, members of the board shall draw lots so that: One (1) member shall serve a three-year term; Two (2) members shall serve a four-year term; and Two (2) members shall serve a five-year term. All successors appointed to the board shall serve one (1) five-year term. The members shall elect a chair and any other officers needed to conduct the business of the board. The governing body of the city shall provide necessary staff for the board. The board may promulgate rules and regulations needed to conduct the hearings on the complaints concerning places and premises used as public or common nuisances.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-54-1702 cover?
Section 14-54-1702 ("Creation of criminal nuisance abatement board.") 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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