(a) All transit systems formed under this chapter, and all the properties thereof, are declared to be public properties used exclusively for public purposes.
(b) The legislative intent of this section is that these transit systems, and all properties thereof, shall be exempt from:
(1) Ad valorem taxes under and pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5; and
(2) Motor vehicle registration fees levied by the state. However, a one dollar ($1.00) annual registration fee shall be charged on all vehicles used for public transit purposes by an authority.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 20 - Public Transit Systems Generally
Chapter 334 - Public Transit Systems Generally
§ 14-334-103. Creation of authorities
§ 14-334-104. Authority as public corporation
§ 14-334-105. System authorized
§ 14-334-106. Systems declared public properties
§ 14-334-107. Board of authority
§ 14-334-108. Powers generally
§ 14-334-109. Issuance of revenue bonds
§ 14-334-110. Security for bonds
§ 14-334-111. Refunding bond issue
§ 14-334-112. Investment of revenue bonds
§ 14-334-113. Bonds — Tax exemption
§ 14-334-114. Public and private contributions permitted