§ 26-26-1907 — Arkansas Real Property Reappraisal Fund

(a) (1) There is created a fund to be known as the "Arkansas Real Property Reappraisal Fund". (2) The proceeds of the fund shall be used to pay counties and professional reappraisal companies for the reappraisal of real property required by this subchapter and shall be in lieu of real property reappraisal funding by the local taxing units in each county of this state. (b) For cause and after an opportunity for a hearing, the Director of the Assessment Coordination Division may suspend or terminate the contract of any appraisal firm or county. (c) (1) The fund proceeds shall be distributed monthly, except when there is a determination by the division that proper reappraisal procedures established by the division are not being followed. (2) (A) (i) Upon a finding by the division that proper reappraisal procedures are not being followed, the county assessor or contractor shall be notified that the reappraisal is out of compliance with accepted guidelines as established in this subchapter and rules enacted pursuant to this subchapter. (ii) The division shall notify the county assessor or contractor in writing that the county assessor or contractor has thirty (30) days in which to bring the reappraisal into compliance. (B) If there is a further finding that proper reappraisal procedures are not being followed, the contract shall be promptly terminated and the division shall negotiate another contract and reappraisal management plan for the completion of the reappraisal project. (d) Based on its expertise and the criteria and requirements set forth in this subchapter, the division shall establish by rule the findings that indicate proper reappraisal procedures are not being followed. (e) At the end of each countywide reappraisal, the division shall issue a report of the status of the county. (f) Reappraisal funding under this section may be withheld and forfeited under § 26-80-101(b)(4)(A) .

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1135,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1999, No. 1185, § 6; 2001, No. 1553, § 57.