Opinion No.

The Honorable Lance Reynolds State Representative Post Office Box 477 Quitman, Arkansas 72131-0477

Dear Representative Reynolds:

You have asked for my opinion on the following question concerning qualification for a private club permit under the state's alcoholic beverage control laws:

Does a nonprofit corporation, which is established for the purpose of qualifying as a private club in a dry county under Arkansas law, meet the requirements of such law when it is apparent from circumstances and relevant facts that the actual purpose, as contrasted with the ostensible purpose, is to allow a…