(a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the intent and purpose thereof and shall be the sole authority required for the accomplishment of such purposes.
(b) To this end, it shall not be necessary for the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to comply with general provisions of other laws dealing with public facilities and equipment, their acquisition, construction, leasing, encumbering, or disposition.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally
Chapter 3 - Division of Science and Technology
Subchapter 1 - Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
§ 15-3-103. Establishment of the division
§ 15-3-106. Executive committee
§ 15-3-108. Nature, powers, and duties generally
§ 15-3-109. Power to carry out programs
§ 15-3-110. Power to promote basic and applied research at Arkansas colleges and universities
§ 15-3-112. Prohibition on personal interest in contracts
§ 15-3-113. Studies, planning, and recommendations — Cooperation with other agencies
§ 15-3-114. Use of land, buildings, or facilities for science and high technology
§ 15-3-115. Pledging of credit
§ 15-3-116. Deposit of moneys — Audit
§ 15-3-117. Use of revenues — Assistance to minority businesses
§ 15-3-122. Purchase of qualified securities — Prerequisites — Advisory committees
§ 15-3-130. Centers for applied technology — Definition
§ 15-3-131. Centers for applied technology — Authority to designate
§ 15-3-132. Centers for applied technology — Criteria — Designation
§ 15-3-133. Centers for applied technology — Advisory committees
§ 15-3-134. Centers for applied technology — Disposition of funds