Opinion No.

The Honorable Nathan V. George State Representative 11236 North New Hope Road Dardanelle, AR 72834-7776

Dear Representative George:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on a question arising from the following reported facts:

A firing range is being developed south of Atkins in Pope County. This project is a private endeavor, but the individuals want the county to lease the range. I am under the assumption that public funds may not be expended for private use, and that funds must only be expended for public use. The residents of the area are opposed to the firing range, and a…