This bill amends the law regarding municipal port authorities in Arkansas by allowing them to establish their own police forces. It introduces a new section, 14-186-216, which outlines the powers and duties of a municipal port authority police force. The bill grants municipal port authorities the authority to appoint law enforcement officers, apply for grants to support the police force, and fund the police operations through fees and grants.

Additionally, the bill specifies the responsibilities of the appointed law enforcement officers, which include protecting property, maintaining order, preventing unlawful conduct, and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies. Officers will have the authority to arrest individuals for violations occurring on port authority property, carry weapons, and regulate vehicle and watercraft operations on the authority's grounds. The bill also allows municipal port authorities to create rules for the organization and operation of their police forces.