Arkansas § 4-18-314 - Powers and duties of local officials.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-18-314 — Powers and duties of local officials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-18-314. Powers and duties of local officials.
Any weights and measures official appointed for a county or city shall have the duties and powers enumerated in this subchapter, excepting those duties reserved to the state by law or regulation. These powers and duties shall extend to their respective jurisdictions, except that the jurisdiction of a county official shall not extend to any city for which a weights and measures official has been appointed. No requirement set forth by local agencies may be less stringent than or conflict with the requirements of the state.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-18-314 cover?
Section 4-18-314 ("Powers and duties of local officials.") 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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