Arkansas Code Title 1, Chapter 4 - State Symbols, Motto, Etc.

• § 1-4-101 - State Flag.
  (a) (1) (A) The official state flag shall be a rectangle of red on which is placed a large white diamond, bordered by a...
• § 1-4-102 - Salute to State Flag.
  The following is adopted as the official salute to the Arkansas Flag: "I salute the Arkansas Flag with its diamond and stars. We pledge...
• § 1-4-103 - Lowering of Flags Upon Death of Public Officials.
  (a) It shall be the policy of the State of Arkansas to honor and pay tribute to certain public officials by lowering the state...
• § 1-4-104 - Distribution of Flags.
  (a) (1) The Secretary of State shall obtain a sufficient quantity of flags of the United States and of the State of Arkansas in...
• § 1-4-105 - Pronunciation of State Name.
  Whereas, confusion of practice has arisen in the pronunciation of the name of our state and it is deemed important that the true pronunciation...
• § 1-4-106 - State Nickname.
  Because of our unsurpassed scenery, clear lakes, free-flowing streams, magnificent rivers, meandering bayous, delta bottomlands, forested mountains, and abundant fish and wildlife, the official...
• § 1-4-107 - State Motto.
  The motto of the State of Arkansas shall be "Regnat Populus".
• § 1-4-108 - Official Seals.
  (a) It shall be the duty of the Governor to procure a seal for the State of Arkansas, which shall present the following impressions,...
• § 1-4-109 - State Flower.
  The apple blossom is declared to be the state floral emblem of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-110 - State Insect.
  The honeybee is designated as the official state insect for the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-111 - State Gem, Mineral, and Rock.
  (a) The diamond is adopted and designated the official state gem of the State of Arkansas.(b) Quartz crystal is adopted and designated the official...
• § 1-4-112 - State Beverage.
  Milk is designated as the state beverage of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-113 - State Musical Instrument.
  The fiddle is designated the official musical instrument of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-114 - Poet Laureate.
  (a) The Governor is authorized to designate or appoint, by proclamation, a Poet Laureate of the State of Arkansas, which shall be an honorary...
• § 1-4-115 - State Fruit and Vegetable.
  It is found and determined by the General Assembly that the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato has a taste, texture, appearance, and aroma...
• § 1-4-116 - State Songs and Anthem.
  (a) (1) The songs "Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)" and "Oh, Arkansas" shall each be designated and known as the official state song....
• § 1-4-117 - Official Language.
  (a) The English language shall be the official language of the State of Arkansas.(b) This section shall not prohibit the public schools from performing...
• § 1-4-118 - State Bird.
  The mockingbird is declared and everywhere recognized as the state bird of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-119 - State Tree.
  The pine tree is declared and everywhere recognized as the state tree of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-120 - State Folk Dance.
  The dance known as the square dance is hereby designated and adopted as the American Folk Dance of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-121 - Purple Martin Capitals.
  (a) Since the purple martin, a bird known for its appetite for flying insects, is deemed by most as an attractive asset for its...
• § 1-4-122 - State Mammal.
  The white-tailed deer is hereby designated the official mammal of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-123 - Trout Capital of the U. S. A.
  The City of Cotter, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Trout Capital of the U.S.A".
• § 1-4-124 - State Soil.
  The Stuttgart soil series, member of a soil family of fine, smectitic, thermic albaquultic hapludalfs, is designated and declared as the official Arkansas state
• § 1-4-125 - State Historic Cooking Vessel.
  The Dutch oven is designated as the official historic cooking vessel of the State of Arkansas.
• § 1-4-126 - State Butterfly.
  (a) The Diana fritillary butterfly is designated the official butterfly of the State of Arkansas.(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency...
• § 1-4-127 - State Grain.
  (a) Rice is designated the official grain of the State of Arkansas.(b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to...
• § 1-4-128 - Lowering of State Flags When Member of Armed Services Killed in Action.
  (a) As used in this section, "public building" means a structure occupied by an agency of the State of Arkansas or its political subdivisions.(b)...
• § 1-4-129 - State Grape.
  (a) The Cynthiana grape, or Vitis Aestivalis, is designated the official grape of the State of Arkansas.(b) (1) This section does not require a...
• § 1-4-130 - State Nut.
  (a) The pecan is designated the official nut of the State of Arkansas.(b) This section does not require a state agency or office to...
• § 1-4-131 - Artist Laureate.
  (a) The Governor may confer by proclamation the honorary title of "Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas" in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and...
• § 1-4-132 - Poultry Capital of the World.
  The City of Springdale, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the "Poultry Capital of the World".

Last modified: November 15, 2016