Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 027 - Cemetery Board
Here’s what I found about Agency 027 – Arkansas Cemetery Board under the Arkansas Administrative Code and related statutes:
⚖️ Statutory Authority (Arkansas Code)
§ 20‑17‑1029 – Cemetery Advisory Boards
The Governor may appoint a seven-member advisory board to oversee cemeteries purchased under § 20‑17‑1006, for efficient management, maintenance, and preservation (legalfix.com).
Composition:
3 members who are lot owners or have demonstrated interest in preservation
3 members who are owners/operators of licensed cemeteries or funeral homes
1 member experienced in historic cemetery preservation (law.justia.com)
Terms: 3 years each; initial terms staggered; vacancies filled by same appointment method .
Powers: form a 501(c)(3), fundraise, recruit volunteers, advise the State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries & Burial Services, and local governments—but policies require local government approval (law.justia.com).
§ 20‑17‑1010 – Permits
Cemetery Board investigates permit applications, evaluates suitability and need, and issues permits once certain conditions (e.g., $5,000 deposit to the permanent maintenance fund) are met (legalfix.com).
§ 20‑17‑1008 – Permit Applications
Details required: public notices, surveys/maps, fee structure, trust agreements, background checks, title opinions, and financial documentation (e.g., minimum $20,000 net worth). Applicants may qualify for certain waivers (casetext.com).
📋 Administrative Rules (Arkansas Administrative Code)
The official administrative regulations governing the Cemetery Board are filed as:
027.00.10‑001 – Rules and Regulations
Originally filed: May 7, 2010; effective: July 22, 2010 (sos.arkansas.gov).
These rules typically cover operational standards such as:
Deed issuance and recordkeeping
Map and plot maintenance
Care & maintenance plans
Record retention (indefinitely for deeds/contracts; 5 years for other records) (unicourt.github.io, casetext.com)
✅ Summary Table
Authority Type
Reference
Key Provisions
Statutes (Ark. Code)
§ 20‑17‑1008, § 20‑17‑1010, § 20‑17‑1029
Permit process, qualifications, advisory board structure and duties
Admin. Rules
Rule 027.00.10‑001 (2010)
Operational standards, recordkeeping, maintenance, maps
📚 Next Steps / Official Resources
For the full text of Rule 027.00.10‑001, check the Arkansas Secretary of State’s rules database or the Arkansas Administrative Code directly.
To ensure you're using the most current versions, consult the SOS site or official state publications, as updates may have occurred since 2010.
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