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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-7-111. Administration of certain federal acts

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The State of Arkansas does accept the benefits of any acts now passed or hereafter to be passed by the United States Congress to provide for cooperation with the states in the protection of mothers and infants and promotion of a public health program.

(b)(1) The State Board of Health is designated as the board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the federal acts and this section and shall have all necessary authority to cooperate with the federal authorities administering the acts of the United States Congress.

(2) The board shall administer any legislation pursuant thereto enacted by the State of Arkansas under this section for promotion of a health program.

(c)(1) The Secretary of the Department of Health shall act as executive officer for the purpose of administering the federal acts and this section.

(2) The secretary shall carry into effect such rules and regulations as the federal authorities and the board may adopt pursuant to the federal acts and this section.

(d) The Treasurer of State is designated and appointed custodian of all moneys received by the state from the appropriation made by the United States Congress, and he or she may receive and provide for the proper custody of the moneys and make disbursements in the manner provided by law and for the purpose specified in this section.

(e) The allocation of funds under this section shall be made to the respective counties in consecutive order as they make application and qualify for the funds.

(f)(1) Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section upon conviction shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) at the discretion of the court.

(2) Each day that the violation is committed shall constitute a separate offense.

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