§ 14-170-205 — Authority generally

Arkansas § 14-170-205

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 14

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Any municipality and any county in this state is authorized to own, acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, equip, improve, operate, maintain, sell, lease, contract concerning, or otherwise deal in or dispose of any lands, buildings, improvement, or facilities of any and every nature whatever necessary or desirable for the securing and developing of recreation, relaxation, travel, entertainment, cultural development, and other tourism activities of every nature, which are collectively referred to as "tourism", within or near the municipality or within the county including, without limitation, hotels, motels, inns, lodges, folklore facilities, cultural development facilities, convention facilities, restaurants in connection with other facilities for the securing and developing of tourism, parks, scenic roadways and walkways, transportation facilities, parking facilities, tourist information and assistance centers, recreation areas, and other facilities of any nature whatever that can be used to secure and develop tourism and to thereby stimulate and enhance the economic growth and well-being of the municipality or county and the people. Any such undertaking, or combination of these undertakings, may be referred to as a "tourism project."

Legislative History

Acts 1971, No. 380, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-1802.