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AR HB1353

Bill

Status

Passed

3/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Milton Nicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code 14-56-203 to change municipal authority from "shall have the power to" to "may order" the removal or razing of dilapidated, unsafe, unsanitary, unsightly, obnoxious, or detrimental buildings and houses
  • Applies to cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns in Arkansas
  • Requires municipalities to provide ordinances establishing the manner and procedures for removing or razing buildings
  • Decisions on removal must be based on the opinion of the city council or town council regarding the building's condition and public welfare impact
  • Approved March 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Regarding Removal Of Dilapidated, Unsafe, Unsanitary, And Other Properties.

Last Action

Notification that HB1353 is now Act 303

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs2/6/2017
City, County and Local Affairs1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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