Opinion No.

The Honorable Carol "Coach" Henry State Representative 2213 Ozark Drive North Little Rock, Arkansas 72216-4581

Dear Representative Henry:

This is in response to your request for an opinion on the meaning of A.C.A. § 24-11-415 (1987). Specifically, you ask whether this statute applies to monies confiscated or found by the police department and held in their property rooms.

It is my opinion that the answer to your question is "no."

The statute in question provides as follows:

In all cities and towns, the proceeds derived from the sale of all confiscated goods which are required by the laws of this…