Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-4-1205. Preliminary approval

(a) If the Bank Commissioner is satisfied that the applicants are bona fide residents of the county or region to be served by the proposed company, that the applicants have the confidence of their respective communities, that, in the case of a regional company, the proposed region constitutes a reasonably compact area with similar economic development needs, that public convenience and necessity require a company, and that the proposed articles of incorporation or articles of organization and operating agreement conform to the provisions of § 15-4-1211, the commissioner shall issue his or her certificate approving the articles of incorporation or articles of organization and operating agreement and authorizing the applicants to proceed with the organization of the company.