# Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1003: Contracts exempted

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1003
- **Heading:** Contracts exempted
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 19 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 10 / Section 19-11-1003

## Text

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to the contracts of the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are covered by the technical work requirements and administrative controls of the Federal Highway Administration, nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be applicable to contracts entered into by the department in which the costs and fees are established by competitive bidding. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to contracts of institutions of higher education that are for services related to patents, copyrights, or trademarks. (c) This subchapter does not apply to contracts created under federally approved state plans for services reimbursed under Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 701 - 710 , or Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 - 1396v , as they existed on January 1, 2001, if those contracts and services conform to all applicable federal laws and rules, and to the ethical standards provided for in § 19-11-704 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 60, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 23, eff. 2/26/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2009, No. 605, § 22; 2009, No. 606, § 22.

(a) This subchapter shall not apply to the contracts of the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are covered by the technical work requirements and administrative controls of the Federal Highway Administration, nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be applicable to contracts entered into by the department in which the costs and fees are established by competitive bidding.

(b) This subchapter shall not apply to contracts of institutions of higher education that are for services related to patents, copyrights, or trademarks.

(c) This subchapter does not apply to contracts created under federally approved state plans for services reimbursed under Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 701 - 710 , or Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396 - 1396v , as they existed on January 1, 2001, if those contracts and services conform to all applicable federal laws and rules, and to the ethical standards provided for in § 19-11-704 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 60, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 23, eff. 2/26/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1315, § 13; 2009, No. 605, § 22; 2009, No. 606, § 22.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1001 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1001.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1002 Purpose of contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1002.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1003 Contracts exempted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1003.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1004 Restrictions on contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1004.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1005 General guidelines and rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1005.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1006 [Repealed]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1006.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1007 Certification by agency head](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1007.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1008 Approval or disapproval of contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1008.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1009 Filing of contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1009.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1010 [Repealed]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1010.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1011 Review requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1011.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1012 Standard contract forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1012.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1013 [Repealed]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1013.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-1014 Compliance reporting - Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T19_C11_S10_S19-11-1014.md)

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