Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 233 - Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
Here’s a summary of the Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 233: Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism:
📘 Overview of Agency 233
Established July 1, 2019 by Act 910, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT) is a cabinet-level agency overseeing the management and promotion of state parks, cultural heritage, and tourism in Arkansas (en.wikipedia.org).
🏛 Divisions in Agency 233
Division 01 – State Parks
Includes rules on parks operations, fee schedules, naming of amenities, etc. (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
Division 02 – Tourism
Contains regulations like the Business Interruption Grant (Rule 233.02.20‑002) and policy for naming ADPHT amenities (Rule 233.02.20‑003) (regulations.justia.com)
Division 04 – Heritage
Oversees the Division of Arkansas Heritage, including historic preservation, museums, archives, and cultural programs (law.cornell.edu)
🏷 Rule Spotlight: Naming Amenities (Rule 233.01.20‑004)
This rule—“Policy Statement, Criteria and Procedures for Naming ADPHT Amenities”—was adopted December 24, 2020. It establishes how state parks & cultural assets receive names:
Policy & Scope
Naming applies to parks, buildings, natural areas, and other public-use amenities.
Acknowledges contributions from individuals/groups, requiring public input and compliance with state law (law.cornell.edu).
Criteria
Names honor individuals or organizations with significant contributions to conservation, tourism, heritage, recreation, or political support in Arkansas.
Candidates must show recognized character, achievement, historical/traditional ties, or a substantial financial gift (law.cornell.edu).
Procedures
Nominations:
Any Arkansas citizen (with 100 signatures and preferably local legislator endorsement)
ADPHT advisory board/commission member at a public meeting (law.cornell.edu)
Staff vetting → public hearing → division director review → commission recommendation → final decision by ADPHT Secretary with the Governor’s consultation → signage installation (law.cornell.edu)
🗂 Agency Mission & Leadership
Mission: Preserve and promote Arkansas's natural, cultural, and historical resources to enhance tourism and economic vitality (adpht.arkansas.gov).
Secretary: Shea Lewis, appointed in August 2023 (previously interim since June), leads ADPHT and oversees 52 state parks (adpht.arkansas.gov).
✅ Quick Reference Table
| Division | Focus Area | Key Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Division 01 – Parks | Parks operations, amenities, fees | Naming amenities (233.01.20‑004), fees |
| Division 02 – Tourism | Tourism grants, policy, promotion | Grant programs, naming tourism amenities |
| Division 04 – Heritage | Cultural heritage, museums, archives | Heritage programming, historic preservation |
📝 How to Access the Code
Cornell LII and Justia Regulations provide up-to-date listings (divisions and rule numbers inclusive) (law.cornell.edu, regulations.vlex.com).
For full text of specific rules—like naming procedures—you may refer to Cornell LII or Westlaw (“Arkansas Regulations”) .
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