Arkansas § 4-28-413 - Nonresident organization — Service of process.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-413 — Nonresident organization — Service of process., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-28-413. Nonresident organization — Service of process.
A nonresident charitable organization, paid solicitor, fund-raising counsel, or professional telemarketer desiring to solicit funds within the State of Arkansas shall file with the Secretary of State an irrevocable written consent that in suits, proceedings, and actions growing out of the violation of this subchapter, or as a result of any activities conducted within this state giving rise to a cause of action, service on the Secretary of State shall be as valid and binding as if due service had been made on the charitable organization, paid solicitor, fund-raising counsel, or professional telemarketer. In case any process or pleadings are served upon the Secretary of State, they shall be in triplicate, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Secretary of State, one (1) copy of which shall be forwarded by the Secretary of State to the Attorney General, and the other immediately forwarded by the Secretary of State by registered or certified mail to the principal office or place of business of the nonresident charitable organization, paid solicitor, fund-raising counsel, or professional telemarketer. Service placed upon the Secretary of State shall be returned no later than thirty (30) days.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-28-413
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-413 cover?
Section 4-28-413 ("Nonresident organization — Service of process.") 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 § 4-28-413?
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