Arkansas § 6-21-705 - Powers and duties of Insurance Commissioner.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-705 — Powers and duties of Insurance Commissioner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-21-705. Powers and duties of Insurance Commissioner.
It shall be the power and duty of the Insurance Commissioner to: Establish in the State Insurance Department a program of insurance to cover motor vehicles owned by public school districts, education service cooperatives, and open-enrollment public charter schools. The program shall be in accordance with recognized and established insurance practices; Establish and, from time to time, modify the premium rates to be charged for various risks; Specify the form for insurance policies and other forms required for the purposes of this subchapter; Employ or contract for necessary officials, adjusters, appraisers, attorneys, and other personnel required in the administration of this subchapter; Engage in a loss control program to assist the public schools in improving and minimizing potential loss of life and property; and Perform all additional powers and duties necessary to maintain sound insurance underwriting practices recognized by good risk management.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-21-705 cover?
Section 6-21-705 ("Powers and duties of Insurance Commissioner.") 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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