Ark. Code Ann. § 14-186-401: Legislative intent

(a) Without reference to any other statute, this subchapter shall be deemed full authority for the construction, acquisition, improvement, equipment, maintenance, operation, and repair of any port provided for in this subchapter and for the issuance and sale of the bonds as authorized by this subchapter, and shall be construed as an additional or alternative method for them and for the financing of them.

(b) No petition or election or other or further proceedings in respect to the construction or acquisition of the port nor to the issuance or sale of bonds under this subchapter, no publication of any resolution, ordinance, order, notice, or proceeding relating to such construction or acquisition nor to the issuance or sale of such bonds shall be required except such as are prescribed by this subchapter, any provision of other statutes of this state to the contrary notwithstanding.