SB571

Senate Bill 571 amends Arkansas law to restrict the regulatory authority of municipalities over certain county-owned properties. Specifically, it prohibits a municipality from enforcing its local building and zoning regulations on property owned by a county, provided that the property is used for a public purpose and is located within the corporate limits of that municipality. In place of municipal oversight, the bill mandates that such county property must instead comply with the building and zoning regulations established by the county itself. The legislation aims to clarify jurisdiction over public land use, ensuring that county facilities are subject to county-level standards rather than potentially conflicting municipal ordinances.