Arkansas Code
Subchapter 2 - Construction
§ 1-2-204. “Heretofore” and “hereafter”

Whenever the term “heretofore” occurs in any statute, it shall be construed to mean any time previous to the day when the statute shall take effect. Whenever the term “hereafter” occurs, it shall be construed to mean the time after the statute containing the term shall take effect.