# Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-207: Referendum elections - Effect

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-207
- **Heading:** Referendum elections - Effect
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 3-9-207

## Text

(a) In the event a majority of those voting in a referendum election under this subchapter shall vote for on-premises consumption, then permits may be issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to eligible hotels and to restaurants located in other than dry areas of the city or county and which otherwise comply with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) In the event a majority of those voting in a referendum election under this subchapter shall vote against on-premises consumption, an election shall not be held again on the issue in the same voting district for a period of one (1) year. However, an adverse vote in a countywide election shall not prohibit the calling of an election in a city in such county, nor shall an adverse vote in a city election prohibit the calling of an election in the county. (c) Successive referendum elections may be held in the same city or county to reverse the result of a previous election. However, there shall be a period of not less than one (1) year between each such election. (d) After a referendum election has initially been held, subsequent elections in the same city or county shall be held at the regular biennial November general election. Acts 1969, No. 132, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1404.

(a) In the event a majority of those voting in a referendum election under this subchapter shall vote for on-premises consumption, then permits may be issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to eligible hotels and to restaurants located in other than dry areas of the city or county and which otherwise comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) In the event a majority of those voting in a referendum election under this subchapter shall vote against on-premises consumption, an election shall not be held again on the issue in the same voting district for a period of one (1) year. However, an adverse vote in a countywide election shall not prohibit the calling of an election in a city in such county, nor shall an adverse vote in a city election prohibit the calling of an election in the county.

(c) Successive referendum elections may be held in the same city or county to reverse the result of a previous election. However, there shall be a period of not less than one (1) year between each such election.

(d) After a referendum election has initially been held, subsequent elections in the same city or county shall be held at the regular biennial November general election.

Acts 1969, No. 132, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1404.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-201 Legislative determinations and intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-202 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-203 Applicability - Purpose and effect of referendum election](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-204 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-205 Rules - Police power of state and local governments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-206 Referendum elections - Conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-207 Referendum elections - Effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-208 Subsequent local option elections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-209 Sales without permit prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-210 Permit to sell beverages - Issuance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-211 Permit to sell beverages - Scope - Effect on other laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-211.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-212 Permit to sell beverages - Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-212.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-213 Gross receipts and supplemental taxes on sale of alcoholic beverages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-213.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 3-9-214 Supplemental tax or fee on sales levied by political subdivisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T3_C9_S2_S3-9-214.md)

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