Ark. Code Ann. § 1-2-504
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Other definitions of "minority"
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(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of "minority" shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body. (b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of "minority" exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans. Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 4.
(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of "minority" shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body.
(b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of "minority" exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans.
Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 4.
(a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of "minority" shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary by a legislative body.
(b) However, under no circumstances should the definition of "minority" exclude black Americans or African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or American Indians or Native Americans.
Acts 2001, No. 1394, § 4.
Status: in_force
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