(a) If any nonprofit corporation established under the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act, §§ 4-28-201 — 4-28-206 and 4-28-209 — 4-28-224, engages in any activity controlled or regulated by any officer, agency, or department of this state, the activity shall be conducted in compliance with the laws and such rules as may be promulgated by the officer, agency, or department.
(b) For the purpose of furthering the organization and operation of any nonprofit corporation as authorized by the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act, §§ 4-28-201 — 4-28-206 and 4-28-209 — 4-28-224, any such officer, agency, or department of this state may issue necessary permits and licenses to the corporations and regulate the use of the permits and licenses as may be required for the operation of the corporations.