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Business Licensing & Operations in Garland County, AR (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Garland County, Arkansas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Garland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Adult Entertainment

Unincorporated Garland County requires a $100 permit before opening any sexually oriented business and bars locating one within 2,000 feet of a church, school, park or residence, or within one mile of another sexually oriented business, under Sec. 15-35 and 15-36 of the county code.

Garland County Sexually Oriented Business Spacing

Significant Restrictions

Garland County Code § 15-36

(a)A person commits an offense if the person operates or causes to be operated a sexually oriented business within 2000 feet of:(1)A church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or building which is used primarily for religious worship and related religious activities; or,(2)A public or private educational facility including but not limited to child day care facilities, nursery schools, preschools, kinde...

Pawnbrokers

Pawnshops and pawnbrokers doing business in unincorporated Garland County must keep detailed five-year records on every item pawned, bought or traded under Code § 50-31, and furnish duplicates to the county sheriff for inspection under § 50-32. Violations are a misdemeanor carrying a $50.00 to $250.00 fine per offense under § 50-34.

Pawnbroker Record-Keeping Rules in Garland County

Some Restrictions

Garland County Code § 50-31

All pawnshops and pawnbrokers doing business within the county shall keep a record showing in detail all property pawned, bought or traded with or by them. The record required shall be kept for a period of five years and shall include the following information: (1)Pawn ticket number or identification;(2)Owner's name and address;(3)Owner's identification (driver's license number and social secur...

Towing Companies

Tow companies working non-consent calls for the Garland County Sheriff's Department must hold a sheriff-issued permit, respond within 45 minutes of a dispatch, and run 24-hour service every day of the year; three forfeited calls in 30 days can mean immediate suspension, per Garland County Code § 66-3.

Garland County Non-Consent Towing Permit Rules

Significant Restrictions

Garland County Code § 66-3

(a)Application and permit. The provisions of this section shall apply to any person, firm, organization or other entity engaged in towing vehicles within Garland County, Arkansas, who provides or desires to provide such services pursuant to a request from the Garland County Sheriff's Department (sheriff's department). Any such entity meeting and maintaining the requirements of this section shal...

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