Arkansas Code Title 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter 5 - Uniform Definition of Minorities in the State of Arkansas

• § 1-2-501 - Short Title.
  This subchapter shall be known as the "Minorities in Arkansas Act of 2001".
• § 1-2-502 - Legislative Findings.
  (a) The General Assembly finds that there are great disparities in the definition of "minority" in the Arkansas Code, and it would be advantageous...
• § 1-2-503 - "Minority" Defined.
  For terms of Arkansas law, "minority" means black or African American, Hispanic American, American Indian or Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander.
• § 1-2-504 - Other Definitions of "Minority".
  (a) When enacting specific laws, the definition of minority shall be expanded to include other racial or ethnic groups when it is considered necessary...

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