AR SB6

Appropriates $11,000 to the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques for fiscal year 2012-2013, funded from cash funds defined in Arkansas Code 19-4-801.

Operating expenses breakdown: $1,000 for operational expense, $10,000 for professional fees, and $0 for conference and travel, capital outlay, and data processing.

Requires the agency to request legal services from the Arkansas Attorney General before employing private attorneys, and prohibits payment for legal counsel without Attorney General certification.

Mandates compliance with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, revenue stabilization, and salary restriction laws when disbursing appropriated funds.

Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2012, finding that annual appropriations are constitutionally required and essential for agency operations.