Opinion No.

The Honorable Ron Fuller State Representative #18 Corporate Hill Drive, Suite 201 Little Rock, AR 72205

Dear Representative Fuller:

This is in response to your request for an opinion interpreting the apparent conflict between A.C.A.22-9-403(b) and A.C.A. 18-44-503(b) (Supp. 1987). These provisions each set a time limit for the bringing of claims against a surety bond furnished by a public works contractor. Section 22-9-403(b), the earlier statute, sets a six month time limit. The new provision, 18-44-503(b), sets a twelve month limit.

It is my opinion that under the new provision,…