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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Office of the Arkansas Lottery encourage participation by minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses in one (1) or more of the lotteries under this chapter.
(b) The office shall adopt a plan that encourages to the greatest extent possible a level of participation in the lotteries by minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses and takes into account the total number of all retailers and vendors that may participate, including any subcontractors.
(c) The office shall provide training programs and other educational activities to encourage minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses to compete for contracts on an equal basis.
(d) The office shall employ staff to develop and implement the plans and programs under subsections (b) and (c) of this section and to assist prospective vendors and retailers in entering into and competing for contracts.
(e) The office shall monitor the results of minority-owned business and female-owned business participation and shall report the results of minority-owned business and female-owned business participation to the Governor and the Legislative Council on at least an annual basis.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-115-401. Minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-23-public-utilities-and-regulated-industries/ar-code-sect-23-115-401/
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