Ark. Code Ann. § 23-74-603

Societies which are now authorized to transact business in this state may continue such business until April 1, 1990. The authority of such societies and all societies hereafter licensed may thereafter be renewed annually, but in all cases to terminate on the succeeding April 1. However, a license so issued shall continue in full force and effect until the new license be issued or specifically refused. For each such license or renewal, the society shall pay the Insurance Commissioner one hundred dollars ($100). A duly certified copy or duplicate of the license shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this chapter.