Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-54-1704. Hearing and board findings

(1) A criminal nuisance abatement board may consider any evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or premises; and

(2) The owner of the premises shall have an opportunity to present evidence in his or her defense.

(c)(1) After the hearing, the board may declare the place or premises to be:

(2) After declaring a place or premises a nuisance, the board shall make a factual determination as to the reasons why the board finds that a public nuisance exists.