Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-115-609. Judicial relief

(a)(1) If the decision of the hearing officer under § 23-115-608 is to affirm the closure of the business, the decision shall be submitted in writing and delivered by the United States Postal Service or by hand to the retailer.

(2) The retailer may seek judicial relief from the decision by filing suit within twenty (20) calendar days of the date of the decision.

(b)(1) Jurisdiction for a suit under this section to contest a determination of the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall be in Pulaski County Circuit Court, where the matter shall be tried de novo.

(3) An appeal may be made from the circuit court to the appropriate appellate court, as provided by law.

(1) If the retailer fails to:

(2) Upon the final decision of the circuit court or an appellate court.

(e)(1) It is unlawful for a business to continue in operation after a business closure order is issued that is:

(2) Upon conviction, any person responsible for the decision to operate the business in violation of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.