Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2005
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Purchase of constructed or renovated building
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(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance; (2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or (3) A building that is purchased for demolition. Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.
(1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or
(2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.
(b) This section does not apply to: (1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance; (2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or (3) A building that is purchased for demolition.
(1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance;
(2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or
(3) A building that is purchased for demolition.
Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
(a) A public agency shall not purchase a building that: (1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or (2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.
(1) Did not meet the design and construction standards that were applicable for a comparable building at the time of its construction; or
(2) Had a major renovation that did not meet the standard for energy and water efficiency that was applicable for a comparable building at the time of the major renovation.
(b) This section does not apply to: (1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance; (2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or (3) A building that is purchased for demolition.
(1) The purchase of a building that has historic, architectural, or cultural significance;
(2) A building that is acquired by devise or gift; or
(3) A building that is purchased for demolition.
Acts 2009, No. 1494, § 1.
Status: in_force
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