§ 22-9-405. Prohibition on directed suretyship

AR Code § 22-9-405 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) It is unlawful for any contracting body referenced in § 22-9-401 or any person acting on behalf of such contracting body to require a bidder or contractor to obtain or procure any surety bond from any particular insurance company or surety company, agent, or broker or to include surety bonds in an owner-controlled insurance program.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.