# Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-106: Exclusive regulation - Authority of political subdivisions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 17-40-106
- **Heading:** Exclusive regulation - Authority of political subdivisions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 17-40-106

## Text

(a) The regulation of investigation, security, and alarm systems companies is exclusive to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (b) Licensees and employees of licensees under the provisions of this chapter are not required to obtain any authorization, permit, franchise, or license from, or pay another fee or franchise tax to, or post bond in any city, county, or other political subdivision of this state to engage in the business or perform any service authorized under this chapter. (c) However, any city or county may require a company operating within its jurisdiction to register without fee and may adopt an ordinance to require users of alarm systems to obtain revocable permits without fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5963, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 44, eff. 9/1/2015. Acts 1989, No. 926, § 15.

(a) The regulation of investigation, security, and alarm systems companies is exclusive to the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(b) Licensees and employees of licensees under the provisions of this chapter are not required to obtain any authorization, permit, franchise, or license from, or pay another fee or franchise tax to, or post bond in any city, county, or other political subdivision of this state to engage in the business or perform any service authorized under this chapter.

(c) However, any city or county may require a company operating within its jurisdiction to register without fee and may adopt an ordinance to require users of alarm systems to obtain revocable permits without fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5963, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 393,§ 44, eff. 9/1/2015.

Acts 1989, No. 926, § 15.

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