§ 20-7-111 - Administration of certain federal acts. - Arkansas Statutes

20-7-111. Administration of certain federal acts.

(a) The State of Arkansas does accept the benefits of any acts now passed or hereafter to be passed by Congress to provide for cooperation with the states in the protection of mothers and infants and promotion of a public health program.

(b) (1) The State Board of Health is designated as the state board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the federal acts and this section and shall have all necessary authority to cooperate with the federal authorities administering the acts of Congress.

(2) The board shall administer any legislation pursuant thereto enacted by the State of Arkansas under this section for promotion of a health program.

(c) (1) The Director of the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall act as executive officer of the board for the purpose of administering the federal acts and this section.

(2) The director shall carry into effect such rules and regulations as the federal authorities and the board may adopt pursuant to the federal acts and this section.

(d) The Treasurer of State is designated and appointed custodian of all moneys received by the state from the appropriation made by the Congress, and he or she may receive and provide for the proper custody of the moneys and make disbursements in the manner provided by law and for the purpose specified in this section.

(e) The allocation of funds under this section shall be made to the respective counties in consecutive order as they make application and qualify for the funds.

(f) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section upon conviction shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) at the discretion of the court.

(2) Each day that the violation is committed shall constitute a separate offense.