Statutes > Arkansas Statutes > Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development > Subtitle 1 - Development Of Economic And Natural Resources Generally > Chapter 4 - Development Of Business And Industry Generally > Subchapter 27 - Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003 > § 15-4-2701 - Legislative intent.

§ 15-4-2701 - Legislative intent.

15-4-2701. Legislative intent.

(a) The General Assembly recognizes that job creation and capital investment in Arkansas are dependent upon being competitive with other states for business locations and expansions.

(b) Acts 2001, No. 757, authorized the Bureau of Legislative Research to conduct a study of business development incentives in Arkansas and in states with which Arkansas frequently competes for business locations.

(c) This subchapter incorporates many of the findings of that study in an effort to make our state more competitive for the creation of new and better jobs for the citizens of Arkansas.