§ 15-22-618 — Contract not to be impaired - Remedies of bondholder

Arkansas § 15-22-618

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 15

Text

(a) (1) This subchapter shall constitute a contract between the State of Arkansas and the holders and registered owners of all bonds issued under this subchapter which shall never be impaired. (2) Any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or of any taxpayer. (b) The courts, in like suit against the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate officer or official of the state, shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged under this subchapter and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues, by injunction or mandamus. (c) Also and without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including, without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials under this subchapter.

Legislative History

Acts 1981, No. 496, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-2314.