# Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-110: Exemptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T25_C19_S25-19-110

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-110
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 25 / Chapter 19 / Section 25-19-110

## Text

(a) Beginning July 1, 2009, in order to be effective, a law that enacts a new exemption to the requirements of this chapter or that substantially amends an existing exemption to the requirements of this chapter shall state that the record or meeting is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is substantially amended if the amendment expands the scope of the exemption to include more records or information or to include meetings as well as records; and (2) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is not substantially amended if the amendment narrows the scope of the exemption. Acts 2009, No. 184, § 1.

(a) Beginning July 1, 2009, in order to be effective, a law that enacts a new exemption to the requirements of this chapter or that substantially amends an existing exemption to the requirements of this chapter shall state that the record or meeting is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(b) For purposes of this section: (1) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is substantially amended if the amendment expands the scope of the exemption to include more records or information or to include meetings as well as records; and (2) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is not substantially amended if the amendment narrows the scope of the exemption.

(1) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is substantially amended if the amendment expands the scope of the exemption to include more records or information or to include meetings as well as records; and

(2) An exemption from the requirements of this chapter is not substantially amended if the amendment narrows the scope of the exemption.

Acts 2009, No. 184, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-101 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T25_C19_S25-19-101.md)
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