Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-168-317. Redevelopment bonds or notes--Terms, conditions, etc.

(a)(1) Redevelopment bonds or notes may not be issued in an amount exceeding the estimated aggregate project costs, including all costs of issuance of the bonds or notes.

(2) The redevelopment bonds and notes shall not be included in the computation of the constitutional debt limitation of a local government.

(b)(1) The bonds or notes shall mature over a period not exceeding thirty (30) years.

(2) The bonds or notes may contain a provision authorizing their redemption, in whole or in part, at stipulated prices, at the option of the local government on any interest payment date and, if so, shall provide the method of selecting the bonds or notes to be redeemed.

(3) The principal and interest on the bonds and notes may be payable at any place set forth in the resolution, trust indenture, or other document governing the bonds.

(4) The bonds or notes shall be issued in registered form.

(5) The bonds or notes may be in any denominations.

(6) Each such bond or note is declared to be a negotiable instrument.

(e)(1) The bonds may be refunded or refinanced and refunding bonds may be issued in any principal amount.

(2) Provided, that the last maturity of the refunding bonds shall not be later than the last maturity of the bonds being refunded.