Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-2-428. Costs

(a) The commission shall not be required in any suits brought by it under the terms of this act to advance or make deposits to cover costs of such suits, nor shall it be required to give bond for such costs, or indemnity, stay, injunction, or other mesne process.

(b) In all cases of contest before the commission, the unsuccessful party shall be taxed with the costs unless otherwise ordered by the board of commissioners.