(a)
- (1) The State of Arkansas will pay one thousand dollars ($1,000) to the assistant for services per the assistant agreement.
- (2) A soldier, airman, or veteran may enter into a separate assistant agreement for each lead provided.
- (3) When that lead enlists into the Arkansas National Guard and ships to initial training, the documented assistant will receive one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each recruit upon completion of the terms and conditions of the assistant agreement.
- (4) The total number of compensated leads for an individual during a fiscal year will not exceed five (5) unless the Department of the Military performs an audit of the circumstances to confirm full JEEP compliance.
- (b) JEEP assistant payments are taxable income and shall be reported on a Form 1099 to the respective tax authorities by the State of Arkansas.
- (c) Assistants must be a current member of the Arkansas National Guard or a qualified veteran at the time of payment.