Ark. Code Ann. § 13-6-214: Responsibility for objects obtained - Loans

(a) The Arkansas Archeological Survey shall hold title to and have primary responsibility for all archeological objects and materials obtained pursuant to this program or otherwise accruing to the survey.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Arkansas Archeological Survey to see that all archeological material is properly and adequately safeguarded and available at all reasonable times to interested scientists and to the public, insofar as funds and good scientific practices permit.

(c) Whenever it is consistent with good scientific practices and in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the survey as stated in this subchapter, the director may approve of and permit the loan of objects and materials to a state museum in Arkansas, to educational or scientific institutions or organizations, or to other institutions or organizations for purposes of research or public education.