Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-105 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-23-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 337,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1995, No. 1077, § 2; 2007, No. 202, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 337,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1995, No. 1077, § 2; 2007, No. 202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-1408 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 14 / Section 15-4-1408
Inventors' Assistance Program Fund
Status: in_force

There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Inventors' Assistance Program Fund". This fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Center for Prototype Development and Emerging Technologies for implementation of this subchapter and all fees received pursuant to this subchapter. Moneys received into the fund are authorized to be applied to implement this subchapter. Any amount in the fund not directly needed to implement this subchapter shall go to the general revenue fund of the state. Acts 1991, No. 707, § 6.

There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a fund to be known as the "Inventors' Assistance Program Fund". This fund shall consist of all moneys received by the Center for Prototype Development and Emerging Technologies for implementation of this subchapter and all fees received pursuant to this subchapter. Moneys received into the fund are authorized to be applied to implement this subchapter. Any amount in the fund not directly needed to implement this subchapter shall go to the general revenue fund of the state.

Acts 1991, No. 707, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-21-403 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-21-403
University powers and duties generally
Status: in_force

In carrying out the provisions of each state agricultural plan, the University of Arkansas shall have the power to: (1) Designate and employ such agencies as it may deem necessary; (2) Cooperate with local and state agencies and with agencies of other states and of the United States Government; (3) Provide for the conduct of research and to conduct educational activities in connection with the operation of such plans; (4) Provide for adjustments, by voluntary methods, in the utilization of land and in farming practices and for payments in connection therewith; and (5) Prescribe such rules as may be necessary or expedient with reference to the administration of such state agricultural plans. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1127, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1937, No. 175, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11851; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1505.

In carrying out the provisions of each state agricultural plan, the University of Arkansas shall have the power to:

(1) Designate and employ such agencies as it may deem necessary;

(2) Cooperate with local and state agencies and with agencies of other states and of the United States Government;

(3) Provide for the conduct of research and to conduct educational activities in connection with the operation of such plans;

(4) Provide for adjustments, by voluntary methods, in the utilization of land and in farming practices and for payments in connection therewith; and

(5) Prescribe such rules as may be necessary or expedient with reference to the administration of such state agricultural plans.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1127, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 175, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 11851; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-1112 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 11 / Section 15-20-1112
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Agents of the Department of Agriculture or a conservation district may enter on private property to determine compliance with this subchapter. (2) (A) Entry shall not occur without prior notification of the owner. (B) Notice shall be given to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the property at least seventy-two (72) hours before entry. (3) Documentation of biosecurity measures taken and biosecurity certification received by an inspection agent of the Department of Agriculture or by a conservation district officer, including a biosecurity log book, shall be available to the owner upon request. (4) Upon notice of disease outbreak by the department, inspection under this subchapter shall be automatically suspended until notification by the department that it is safe to resume inspections. (b) The process for the imposition of administrative penalties under § 15-20-1113 shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 74, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1061, § 1; 2005, No. 1871, § 5.

(a) (1) Agents of the Department of Agriculture or a conservation district may enter on private property to determine compliance with this subchapter. (2) (A) Entry shall not occur without prior notification of the owner. (B) Notice shall be given to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the property at least seventy-two (72) hours before entry. (3) Documentation of biosecurity measures taken and biosecurity certification received by an inspection agent of the Department of Agriculture or by a conservation district officer, including a biosecurity log book, shall be available to the owner upon request. (4) Upon notice of disease outbreak by the department, inspection under this subchapter shall be automatically suspended until notification by the department that it is safe to resume inspections.

(1) Agents of the Department of Agriculture or a conservation district may enter on private property to determine compliance with this subchapter.

(2) (A) Entry shall not occur without prior notification of the owner. (B) Notice shall be given to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the property at least seventy-two (72) hours before entry.

(A) Entry shall not occur without prior notification of the owner.

(B) Notice shall be given to the owner, operator, or agent in charge of the property at least seventy-two (72) hours before entry.

(3) Documentation of biosecurity measures taken and biosecurity certification received by an inspection agent of the Department of Agriculture or by a conservation district officer, including a biosecurity log book, shall be available to the owner upon request.

(4) Upon notice of disease outbreak by the department, inspection under this subchapter shall be automatically suspended until notification by the department that it is safe to resume inspections.

(b) The process for the imposition of administrative penalties under § 15-20-1113 shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 74, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1061, § 1; 2005, No. 1871, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3001 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 30 / Section 15-4-3001
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas General Obligation Economic Development Superprojects Bond and Project Funding Act". Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas General Obligation Economic Development Superprojects Bond and Project Funding Act".

Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-1004 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 10 / Section 15-22-1004
Mitigation banks - Acquisition and protection
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or the commission's designee may: (1) Set a sales price for credits in the mitigation bank on behalf of the commission; (2) Acquire or accept title, including easements, from willing sellers or donors to approved lands, in the name of the commission, suitable for use in mitigation banks; (3) Pay costs incurred for alterations needed to create or restore aquatic resources areas for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter; (4) Authorize payment of administrative, research, or scientific monitoring expenses of the commission in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter; (5) Receive funds from whatever source for the voluntary acquisition of a mitigation bank and interests therein; (6) Enter into contracts with state and federal agencies, nonprofit corporations, or other persons for the management of mitigation bank properties; and (7) (A) Upon satisfactory establishment of a functioning aquatic resources site, convey mitigation bank properties to other appropriate state agencies for management. (B) The commission shall reserve such interest in the mitigation bank property as necessary to protect the aquatic resources function and values. Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 79, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1995, No. 562, § 4; 2007, No. 476, § 3.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or the commission's designee may:

(1) Set a sales price for credits in the mitigation bank on behalf of the commission;

(2) Acquire or accept title, including easements, from willing sellers or donors to approved lands, in the name of the commission, suitable for use in mitigation banks;

(3) Pay costs incurred for alterations needed to create or restore aquatic resources areas for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this subchapter;

(4) Authorize payment of administrative, research, or scientific monitoring expenses of the commission in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter;

(5) Receive funds from whatever source for the voluntary acquisition of a mitigation bank and interests therein;

(6) Enter into contracts with state and federal agencies, nonprofit corporations, or other persons for the management of mitigation bank properties; and

(7) (A) Upon satisfactory establishment of a functioning aquatic resources site, convey mitigation bank properties to other appropriate state agencies for management. (B) The commission shall reserve such interest in the mitigation bank property as necessary to protect the aquatic resources function and values.

(A) Upon satisfactory establishment of a functioning aquatic resources site, convey mitigation bank properties to other appropriate state agencies for management.

(B) The commission shall reserve such interest in the mitigation bank property as necessary to protect the aquatic resources function and values.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 79, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1995, No. 562, § 4; 2007, No. 476, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-1109 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 11 / Section 15-20-1109
Sale or transfer of litter
Status: in_force

(a) Upon sale or transfer of poultry litter from a poultry feeding operation within a nutrient surplus area to any user, the poultry feeding operation shall not be responsible for the ultimate utilization of the poultry litter. (b) Any person receiving poultry litter from a poultry feeding operation within a nutrient surplus area shall utilize the poultry litter in compliance with the poultry litter management plan or other method of utilization that complies with the requirements of this subchapter. Acts 2003, No. 1061, § 1.

(a) Upon sale or transfer of poultry litter from a poultry feeding operation within a nutrient surplus area to any user, the poultry feeding operation shall not be responsible for the ultimate utilization of the poultry litter.

(b) Any person receiving poultry litter from a poultry feeding operation within a nutrient surplus area shall utilize the poultry litter in compliance with the poultry litter management plan or other method of utilization that complies with the requirements of this subchapter.

Acts 2003, No. 1061, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-58-208 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 58 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-58-208
Public hearing - Examiners
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of receiving and responding to written comments and objections and for presiding at a public hearing, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission or the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality may designate one (1) or more examiners. (b) An examiner may: (1) (A) Set the time and location of the public hearing. (B) Public notice of the information shall be circulated in accordance with rules issued by the commission; (2) Receive all information submitted pursuant to the pending action and permit or deny cross-examination of witnesses; (3) Recommend denial or approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed or requested action; (4) Maintain order at the public hearing; (5) Generally guide the course of the public hearing; and (6) Arrange with the applicant, upon request of any party, access to the mining area for the purpose of gathering information relevant to the proceeding. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1190, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3146, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 134, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-962; Acts 2011, No. 279, § 5.

(a) For the purpose of receiving and responding to written comments and objections and for presiding at a public hearing, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission or the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality may designate one (1) or more examiners.

(b) An examiner may: (1) (A) Set the time and location of the public hearing. (B) Public notice of the information shall be circulated in accordance with rules issued by the commission; (2) Receive all information submitted pursuant to the pending action and permit or deny cross-examination of witnesses; (3) Recommend denial or approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed or requested action; (4) Maintain order at the public hearing; (5) Generally guide the course of the public hearing; and (6) Arrange with the applicant, upon request of any party, access to the mining area for the purpose of gathering information relevant to the proceeding.

(1) (A) Set the time and location of the public hearing. (B) Public notice of the information shall be circulated in accordance with rules issued by the commission;

(A) Set the time and location of the public hearing.

(B) Public notice of the information shall be circulated in accordance with rules issued by the commission;

(2) Receive all information submitted pursuant to the pending action and permit or deny cross-examination of witnesses;

(3) Recommend denial or approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed or requested action;

(4) Maintain order at the public hearing;

(5) Generally guide the course of the public hearing; and

(6) Arrange with the applicant, upon request of any party, access to the mining area for the purpose of gathering information relevant to the proceeding.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1190, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3146, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 134, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-962; Acts 2011, No. 279, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-45-306 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 45 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-45-306
Costs of administration transferred to Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund
Status: repealed

The incremental costs of administration of the contributions, not to exceed five percent (5%) of the fund during the first fiscal year of the program and not to exceed one percent (1%) of the fund for each year after that, shall be transferred out of the fund provided in §§ 15-45-303 and 15-45-304 , upon certification by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for credit by the Treasurer of State to the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund, before any funds are expended as provided in this section. Acts 1983, No. 475, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 47-904.

The incremental costs of administration of the contributions, not to exceed five percent (5%) of the fund during the first fiscal year of the program and not to exceed one percent (1%) of the fund for each year after that, shall be transferred out of the fund provided in §§ 15-45-303 and 15-45-304 , upon certification by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State for credit by the Treasurer of State to the Constitutional Officers Fund and State Central Services Fund, before any funds are expended as provided in this section.

Acts 1983, No. 475, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 47-904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-320 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-72-320
Salt water disposal unit - Operator's lien
Status: in_force

(a) The operator may have a lien on all of the property owned by each owner within the salt water disposal unit area to secure the payment of his or her proportionate part of the expenses of salt water disposal unit operation. (b) The lien may be established by filing an affidavit with the circuit clerk of the county in which the property involved, or any part thereof, is located. This affidavit shall set forth an itemized statement of the amount due and the interest of the owner in the unit and may be enforced in the manner as now provided for the enforcement of laborers' liens. Acts 1939, No. 105, § 15; 1951, No. 134, § 1; 1957, No. 401, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-115.

(a) The operator may have a lien on all of the property owned by each owner within the salt water disposal unit area to secure the payment of his or her proportionate part of the expenses of salt water disposal unit operation.

(b) The lien may be established by filing an affidavit with the circuit clerk of the county in which the property involved, or any part thereof, is located. This affidavit shall set forth an itemized statement of the amount due and the interest of the owner in the unit and may be enforced in the manner as now provided for the enforcement of laborers' liens.

Acts 1939, No. 105, § 15; 1951, No. 134, § 1; 1957, No. 401, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3805 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 38 / Section 15-4-3805
Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

(a) By October 1 of each year, an agency or agency designee shall submit a report to the Department of Agriculture stating: (1) The name of the agency and, if applicable, agency designee; (2) A policy statement signed by the executive head of the agency or agency designee expressing a commitment to complying with this subchapter; (3) The name of the person in the agency or agency designee who is responsible for developing and administering the report required under this section; (4) The manner in which the agency intends to reach the procurement goals stated in this subchapter; (5) The dollar amount the agency spent with providers of local farm or food products in the previous fiscal year; and (6) The percentage of the total dollar amount the agency spent on purchases of food products with providers of local farm or food products. (b) By December 31 of each year, the department shall: (1) Prepare a report compiling the information received under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Make the report required under this subsection available to the Governor and the cochairs of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development, and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development. Amended by Act 2019, No. 796,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 617,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) By October 1 of each year, an agency or agency designee shall submit a report to the Department of Agriculture stating: (1) The name of the agency and, if applicable, agency designee; (2) A policy statement signed by the executive head of the agency or agency designee expressing a commitment to complying with this subchapter; (3) The name of the person in the agency or agency designee who is responsible for developing and administering the report required under this section; (4) The manner in which the agency intends to reach the procurement goals stated in this subchapter; (5) The dollar amount the agency spent with providers of local farm or food products in the previous fiscal year; and (6) The percentage of the total dollar amount the agency spent on purchases of food products with providers of local farm or food products.

(1) The name of the agency and, if applicable, agency designee;

(2) A policy statement signed by the executive head of the agency or agency designee expressing a commitment to complying with this subchapter;

(3) The name of the person in the agency or agency designee who is responsible for developing and administering the report required under this section;

(4) The manner in which the agency intends to reach the procurement goals stated in this subchapter;

(5) The dollar amount the agency spent with providers of local farm or food products in the previous fiscal year; and

(6) The percentage of the total dollar amount the agency spent on purchases of food products with providers of local farm or food products.

(b) By December 31 of each year, the department shall: (1) Prepare a report compiling the information received under subsection (a) of this section; and (2) Make the report required under this subsection available to the Governor and the cochairs of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development, and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

(1) Prepare a report compiling the information received under subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) Make the report required under this subsection available to the Governor and the cochairs of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development, and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 796,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 617,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-10-202 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-10-202
Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The adequacy of future energy supplies will be crucial to the state's economic development; (2) In order to create a favorable environment for economic development and in order to preserve and enhance our present quality of life, Arkansas must promote the efficient use of energy and the development of a reliable and economic energy delivery system which includes the use of renewable energy resources as well as conventional sources of energy such as coal, lignite, uranium, oil, and natural gas; (3) The need exists for comprehensive state leadership to ensure the wise and efficient production, distribution, use, and conservation of energy; (4) Only an agency with comprehensive duties and powers can collect, analyze, and disseminate information necessary to promote a reliable and efficient energy delivery system for the state; (5) It is in the best interest of the citizens of this state to establish the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality to coordinate the planning and execution of comprehensive energy conservation programs; and (6) The development and use of a diverse array of energy resources must be encouraged. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3054, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 7, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-937; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 34.

The General Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The adequacy of future energy supplies will be crucial to the state's economic development;

(2) In order to create a favorable environment for economic development and in order to preserve and enhance our present quality of life, Arkansas must promote the efficient use of energy and the development of a reliable and economic energy delivery system which includes the use of renewable energy resources as well as conventional sources of energy such as coal, lignite, uranium, oil, and natural gas;

(3) The need exists for comprehensive state leadership to ensure the wise and efficient production, distribution, use, and conservation of energy;

(4) Only an agency with comprehensive duties and powers can collect, analyze, and disseminate information necessary to promote a reliable and efficient energy delivery system for the state;

(5) It is in the best interest of the citizens of this state to establish the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality to coordinate the planning and execution of comprehensive energy conservation programs; and

(6) The development and use of a diverse array of energy resources must be encouraged.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3054, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 7, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-937; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1509 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 15 / Section 15-5-1509
Administrative fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority may establish fees for their respective administrative services under this subchapter, including the costs of financing loans and awarding grants under this subchapter. (b) The authority to establish fees under this section is supplemental to the authority granted to the division or the Arkansas Development Finance Authority under other laws. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3051, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.

(a) The Division of Environmental Quality and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority may establish fees for their respective administrative services under this subchapter, including the costs of financing loans and awarding grants under this subchapter.

(b) The authority to establish fees under this section is supplemental to the authority granted to the division or the Arkansas Development Finance Authority under other laws.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3051, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-41-120 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-41-120
Legislative findings and intent - Reports
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The natural resources of Arkansas should be protected and restored as needed; and (2) When the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission receives damages from a lawsuit as the result of damage sustained by property of the commission, the commission's primary use of the funds received as damages should be to benefit the property that was the subject of the litigation. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that when the commission receives damages from a lawsuit as the result of damage sustained by property of the commission, the commission should use the funds received as damages to benefit the property that was the subject of the litigation. (c) The commission shall report to the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Legislative Council annually, at the request of the Chair of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, or at the request of the cochairs of the Legislative Council the following information with respect to any lawsuit in which the commission is a plaintiff or seeks damages from a third party: (1) The status of the lawsuit; (2) The issues present in the lawsuit; (3) The relief requested in the lawsuit; and (4) The commission's plans for using any funds received as damages from the lawsuit. Added by Act 2013, No. 1027,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2013.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The natural resources of Arkansas should be protected and restored as needed; and (2) When the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission receives damages from a lawsuit as the result of damage sustained by property of the commission, the commission's primary use of the funds received as damages should be to benefit the property that was the subject of the litigation.

(1) The natural resources of Arkansas should be protected and restored as needed; and

(2) When the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission receives damages from a lawsuit as the result of damage sustained by property of the commission, the commission's primary use of the funds received as damages should be to benefit the property that was the subject of the litigation.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly that when the commission receives damages from a lawsuit as the result of damage sustained by property of the commission, the commission should use the funds received as damages to benefit the property that was the subject of the litigation.

(c) The commission shall report to the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Legislative Council annually, at the request of the Chair of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, or at the request of the cochairs of the Legislative Council the following information with respect to any lawsuit in which the commission is a plaintiff or seeks damages from a third party: (1) The status of the lawsuit; (2) The issues present in the lawsuit; (3) The relief requested in the lawsuit; and (4) The commission's plans for using any funds received as damages from the lawsuit.

(1) The status of the lawsuit;

(2) The issues present in the lawsuit;

(3) The relief requested in the lawsuit; and

(4) The commission's plans for using any funds received as damages from the lawsuit.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1027,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-310 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-5-310
Sale
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at public or private sale, and upon such terms as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes for which the authority was created. (b) The bonds may be sold at a price the authority may accept, including sale at discount. Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 8.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2908.

(a) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at public or private sale, and upon such terms as the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes for which the authority was created.

(b) The bonds may be sold at a price the authority may accept, including sale at discount.

Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 8.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-11-410 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-11-410
Brochures and other printed matter
Status: in_force

(a) Any brochures and other printed materials produced by the regional tourist promotion agencies or municipalities with state matching funds under the provisions of §§ 15-11-401 - 15-11-409 shall not be subject to state printing contracts. (b) However, all such brochures and other printed matter shall be printed by Arkansas printing firms. Acts 1971, No. 368, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-228.

(a) Any brochures and other printed materials produced by the regional tourist promotion agencies or municipalities with state matching funds under the provisions of §§ 15-11-401 - 15-11-409 shall not be subject to state printing contracts.

(b) However, all such brochures and other printed matter shall be printed by Arkansas printing firms.

Acts 1971, No. 368, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-228.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-904 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-22-904
Powers of the commission
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have all powers necessary to effectuate this subchapter, including the power to: (1) Promulgate rules for groundwater classification and aquifer use, well spacing, issuance of groundwater rights within critical groundwater areas, and assessment of fees; (2) Issue subpoenas for any witness to require attendance and testimony and production of relevant books, papers, or other records in any proceeding before the commission; (3) Administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding before the commission; (4) At reasonable times, enter upon property for purposes of conducting investigations, studies, or enforcing this subchapter; (5) Reduce or suspend notice and hearing requirements under this subchapter in times of an emergency; (6) Issue orders to implement or enforce any of the provisions of this subchapter or regulations or rules under this subchapter; (7) Delegate any and all powers under this subchapter to the Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or his or her designee; (8) Delegate any powers under this subchapter to districts within a critical groundwater area; (9) Provide technical assistance and establish guidelines which shall be followed by districts which have been granted powers under this subchapter; (10) Resolve disputes between, approve rules of, and hear appeals from decisions of districts to which the commission has delegated powers; and (11) Provide cost share assistance from the Arkansas Water Development Fund not to exceed forty percent (40%) to persons for the installation of approved water conservation and development practices. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1141, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1140, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1139, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 154, § 11; 1991, No. 342, § 11.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have all powers necessary to effectuate this subchapter, including the power to:

(1) Promulgate rules for groundwater classification and aquifer use, well spacing, issuance of groundwater rights within critical groundwater areas, and assessment of fees;

(2) Issue subpoenas for any witness to require attendance and testimony and production of relevant books, papers, or other records in any proceeding before the commission;

(3) Administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding before the commission;

(4) At reasonable times, enter upon property for purposes of conducting investigations, studies, or enforcing this subchapter;

(5) Reduce or suspend notice and hearing requirements under this subchapter in times of an emergency;

(6) Issue orders to implement or enforce any of the provisions of this subchapter or regulations or rules under this subchapter;

(7) Delegate any and all powers under this subchapter to the Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or his or her designee;

(8) Delegate any powers under this subchapter to districts within a critical groundwater area;

(9) Provide technical assistance and establish guidelines which shall be followed by districts which have been granted powers under this subchapter;

(10) Resolve disputes between, approve rules of, and hear appeals from decisions of districts to which the commission has delegated powers; and

(11) Provide cost share assistance from the Arkansas Water Development Fund not to exceed forty percent (40%) to persons for the installation of approved water conservation and development practices.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1141, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1140, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1139, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 154, § 11; 1991, No. 342, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-303 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-5-303
Exclusive issuer of revenue bonds for public facilities
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the General Assembly that the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall be the exclusive issuer of revenue bonds for public facilities acquired or constructed for the benefit of state agencies, except the respective boards of trustees of state-supported institutions of higher education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the State Board of Finance, and the Arkansas Economic Development Council when issuing bonds pursuant to §§ 15-4-604 , 15-4-605 , and 15-4-608 , and the Industrial Development Guaranty Bond Act, § 15-4-701 et seq. Amended by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 2, eff. 2/22/2017. Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 24.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2922; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 132.

It is the intention of the General Assembly that the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall be the exclusive issuer of revenue bonds for public facilities acquired or constructed for the benefit of state agencies, except the respective boards of trustees of state-supported institutions of higher education, the Career Education and Workforce Development Board, the State Board of Finance, and the Arkansas Economic Development Council when issuing bonds pursuant to §§ 15-4-604 , 15-4-605 , and 15-4-608 , and the Industrial Development Guaranty Bond Act, § 15-4-701 et seq.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 269,§ 2, eff. 2/22/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 24.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2922; Acts 2007, No. 827, § 132.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-32-203 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-32-203
Bond - Contents
Status: in_force

The county surveyor shall also execute a bond to the State of Arkansas in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with two (2) or more securities to be approved as provided in Acts 1875, No. 82, § 1 [superseded], conditioned that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as county timber inspector and deliver to his or her successor in office all bills, papers, journals, books, and other effects appertaining to his or her office. Acts 1883, No. 83, § 10, p. 140; 1901, No. 130, § 3, p. 202; C. & M. Dig., § 6987; Pope's Dig., § 8967; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-103.

The county surveyor shall also execute a bond to the State of Arkansas in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with two (2) or more securities to be approved as provided in Acts 1875, No. 82, § 1 [superseded], conditioned that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as county timber inspector and deliver to his or her successor in office all bills, papers, journals, books, and other effects appertaining to his or her office.

Acts 1883, No. 83, § 10, p. 140; 1901, No. 130, § 3, p. 202; C. & M. Dig., § 6987; Pope's Dig., § 8967; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-404 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-4-404
Promulgation of rules generally
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Economic Development Council shall promulgate rules and procedures to be followed by the Division of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission: (1) In administering the provisions of this subchapter; and (2) In the making of loans to small business investment companies or in the purchase from the companies of loans made to small business concerns in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1055, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1985, No. 869, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-578; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 72.

The Arkansas Economic Development Council shall promulgate rules and procedures to be followed by the Division of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission:

(1) In administering the provisions of this subchapter; and

(2) In the making of loans to small business investment companies or in the purchase from the companies of loans made to small business concerns in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1055, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 869, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-578; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 72.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1101 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 11 / Section 15-5-1101
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Capital Access Program for Small Business Act of 1993". Acts 1993, No. 733, § 1; 1993, No. 886, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Capital Access Program for Small Business Act of 1993".

Acts 1993, No. 733, § 1; 1993, No. 886, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-1019 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 10 / Section 15-4-1019
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 410, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1645; Acts 2003, No. 860, § 6.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 410, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1645; Acts 2003, No. 860, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3002 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 30 / Section 15-4-3002
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Independent studies have confirmed that the State of Arkansas and its people have not been able to participate in and enjoy the economic development benefits to be gained from the location in Arkansas of a superproject, as have many other southern states, resulting in a loss of opportunity for our citizens and a further loss for economic expansion in Arkansas; (2) The government of the state must take bold steps to establish an adequate program for funding and financing superprojects; (3) The location in Arkansas of superprojects will help alleviate severe economic instability and economic distress among the citizens of Arkansas; and (4) A superprojects program will provide means for accelerated progress in the economic development of the state, thereby providing increased payrolls, job opportunities, and tax income to support the public services of this state. Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 3.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Independent studies have confirmed that the State of Arkansas and its people have not been able to participate in and enjoy the economic development benefits to be gained from the location in Arkansas of a superproject, as have many other southern states, resulting in a loss of opportunity for our citizens and a further loss for economic expansion in Arkansas;

(2) The government of the state must take bold steps to establish an adequate program for funding and financing superprojects;

(3) The location in Arkansas of superprojects will help alleviate severe economic instability and economic distress among the citizens of Arkansas; and

(4) A superprojects program will provide means for accelerated progress in the economic development of the state, thereby providing increased payrolls, job opportunities, and tax income to support the public services of this state.

Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3219 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 32 / Section 15-4-3219
No rights until first series of bonds sold and delivered - Outstanding bonds unaffected
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall not create any right of any character, and no right of any character shall arise under it unless and until the first series of bonds authorized by this subchapter are sold and delivered. (b) The issuance of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall not impair or affect any outstanding bonds of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority issued under prior acts. Acts 2005, No. 1981, § 1.

(a) This subchapter shall not create any right of any character, and no right of any character shall arise under it unless and until the first series of bonds authorized by this subchapter are sold and delivered.

(b) The issuance of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall not impair or affect any outstanding bonds of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority issued under prior acts.

Acts 2005, No. 1981, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-707 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-4-707
Temporary notes or bonds
Status: in_force

Temporary notes or bonds conforming generally to the provisions of this subchapter, exchangeable for definitive bonds, may be issued in the discretion of the Arkansas Economic Development Council. Acts 1969, No. 397, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-567.

Temporary notes or bonds conforming generally to the provisions of this subchapter, exchangeable for definitive bonds, may be issued in the discretion of the Arkansas Economic Development Council.

Acts 1969, No. 397, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-567.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-10-101 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-10-101
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Department of Energy and Environment the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program to be administered by the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment. (b) The secretary has exclusive authority to award grants to public or private entities under the program to be used for construction, installation, and associated costs connected with the deployment of Level 2 and Level 3 charging facilities. Added by Act 2021, No. 781,§ 2, eff. 4/20/2021.

(a) There is created within the Department of Energy and Environment the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program to be administered by the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment.

(b) The secretary has exclusive authority to award grants to public or private entities under the program to be used for construction, installation, and associated costs connected with the deployment of Level 2 and Level 3 charging facilities.

Added by Act 2021, No. 781,§ 2, eff. 4/20/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-55-303 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-55-303
Mineral discoveries - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) When at any time during the progress of the survey the State Geologist or his or her assistants shall discover any considerable deposits of minerals, metals, ores, clays, oils, gas, coal, or anything else of value, situated upon lands of any citizen of the state, he or she shall immediately notify the owner of the discovery. (b) Should the discovery be upon land belonging to the state, he or she shall at once and without delay notify the Governor thereof, and the Governor upon receipt of notice shall immediately cause the lands to be withdrawn from sale or donation until otherwise provided by the General Assembly. (c) Withdrawal from sale by the Governor shall be by proclamation directed to the Commissioner of State Lands and shall be published in at least one (1) newspaper of general state circulation. Acts 1923, No. 573, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 12230; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-407.

(a) When at any time during the progress of the survey the State Geologist or his or her assistants shall discover any considerable deposits of minerals, metals, ores, clays, oils, gas, coal, or anything else of value, situated upon lands of any citizen of the state, he or she shall immediately notify the owner of the discovery.

(b) Should the discovery be upon land belonging to the state, he or she shall at once and without delay notify the Governor thereof, and the Governor upon receipt of notice shall immediately cause the lands to be withdrawn from sale or donation until otherwise provided by the General Assembly.

(c) Withdrawal from sale by the Governor shall be by proclamation directed to the Commissioner of State Lands and shall be published in at least one (1) newspaper of general state circulation.

Acts 1923, No. 573, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 12230; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-407.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-105 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-31-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 89, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 42, § 7; 1959, No. 150, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-701.7, 9-737; Acts 2005, No. 78, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 89, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 42, § 7; 1959, No. 150, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-701.7, 9-737; Acts 2005, No. 78, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-3-605 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 6 / Section 15-3-605
Application requirements
Status: in_force

(a) To request a business and technology accelerator grant under this subchapter, an applicant shall complete and submit the application forms prescribed by the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under § 15-3-604 . (b) An applicant shall submit an application for each proposed business and technology accelerator grant. (c) The division shall: (1) Review applications: (A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and (B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-608 ; (2) Not consider an incomplete or noncompliant application and shall return an incomplete or a noncompliant application without further review; (3) Review each application with the advice and recommendation of the Commercialization Committee of the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and (4) Provide advice to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission concerning the applications for business and technology accelerator grants reviewed by the division. (d) (1) Applications submitted to the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (2) To the extent an applicant believes that information in an application is confidential or otherwise exempt under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the applicant shall specifically designate in writing the information the applicant believes to be confidential or exempt and the basis for the confidentiality or exemption on that portion of the application in which the information appears. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 351, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 165,§ 2, eff. 10/1/2017.

(a) To request a business and technology accelerator grant under this subchapter, an applicant shall complete and submit the application forms prescribed by the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under § 15-3-604 .

(b) An applicant shall submit an application for each proposed business and technology accelerator grant.

(c) The division shall: (1) Review applications: (A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and (B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-608 ; (2) Not consider an incomplete or noncompliant application and shall return an incomplete or a noncompliant application without further review; (3) Review each application with the advice and recommendation of the Commercialization Committee of the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and (4) Provide advice to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission concerning the applications for business and technology accelerator grants reviewed by the division.

(1) Review applications: (A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and (B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-608 ;

(A) In order of receipt, as determined by the date and time stamp of receipt; and

(B) In accordance with rules promulgated by the division under § 15-3-608 ;

(2) Not consider an incomplete or noncompliant application and shall return an incomplete or a noncompliant application without further review;

(3) Review each application with the advice and recommendation of the Commercialization Committee of the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission; and

(4) Provide advice to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission concerning the applications for business and technology accelerator grants reviewed by the division.

(d) (1) Applications submitted to the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (2) To the extent an applicant believes that information in an application is confidential or otherwise exempt under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the applicant shall specifically designate in writing the information the applicant believes to be confidential or exempt and the basis for the confidentiality or exemption on that portion of the application in which the information appears.

(1) Applications submitted to the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(2) To the extent an applicant believes that information in an application is confidential or otherwise exempt under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., the applicant shall specifically designate in writing the information the applicant believes to be confidential or exempt and the basis for the confidentiality or exemption on that portion of the application in which the information appears.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 351, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 165,§ 2, eff. 10/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-21-309 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-21-309
Description by coordinates supplemental to references to public land surveys
Status: in_force

Wherever coordinates based on the Arkansas Coordinate System 1983 are used to describe any tract of land which in the same document is also described by reference to any subdivision, line, or other corner of the United States Public Land Survey, the description by the coordinates shall be construed as supplemental to the basic description of such subdivision, line, or corner contained in the official plats and field notes filed of record, and in the event of any conflict, the description by reference to the subdivision, line, or corner of the United States Public Land Survey shall prevail over the description by coordinates. Acts 1991, No. 861, § 8.

Wherever coordinates based on the Arkansas Coordinate System 1983 are used to describe any tract of land which in the same document is also described by reference to any subdivision, line, or other corner of the United States Public Land Survey, the description by the coordinates shall be construed as supplemental to the basic description of such subdivision, line, or corner contained in the official plats and field notes filed of record, and in the event of any conflict, the description by reference to the subdivision, line, or corner of the United States Public Land Survey shall prevail over the description by coordinates.

Acts 1991, No. 861, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-32-308 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-32-308
Distribution of proceeds
Status: in_force

The proceeds of all sales from seizure and fines under this subchapter shall be paid as follows: (1) When a county timber inspector or his or her deputy makes the seizure upon his or her own information: (A) Forty percent (40%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (C) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury; and (2) When the seizure is made on the information of someone else: (A) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the informant; (C) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (D) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury. Acts 1883, No. 83, § 18, p. 140; 1901, No. 130, § 19, p. 202; C. & M. Dig., § 7011; Pope's Dig., § 8991; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-210.

The proceeds of all sales from seizure and fines under this subchapter shall be paid as follows:

(1) When a county timber inspector or his or her deputy makes the seizure upon his or her own information: (A) Forty percent (40%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (C) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury; and

(A) Forty percent (40%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector;

(B) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and

(C) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury; and

(2) When the seizure is made on the information of someone else: (A) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector; (B) Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the informant; (C) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and (D) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury.

(A) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the county timber inspector;

(B) Fifteen percent (15%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the informant;

(C) Ten percent (10%) of the proceeds shall be paid to the prosecuting attorney; and

(D) The remaining fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds shall be paid into the State Treasury.

Acts 1883, No. 83, § 18, p. 140; 1901, No. 130, § 19, p. 202; C. & M. Dig., § 7011; Pope's Dig., § 8991; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-219 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-72-219
Compensation of surface owners and surface tenants for damages - Restoration of land
Status: in_force

(a) A surface owner or surface tenant is entitled to reasonable compensation where a spill of crude oil or produced water has occurred and has caused damages to real property, growing crops, trees, shrubs, fences, roads, structures, improvements, livestock, personal property or measurable damage to the productive capacity of the soil. (b) In addition to any compensation or damages paid by the operator under subsection (a) of this section, the operator shall restore the damaged land in accordance with all applicable rules of the: (1) Division of Environmental Quality; or (2) Oil and Gas Commission. (c) Any rules adopted by the division or the commission pertaining to spills of crude oil or produced water shall: (1) Provide, as nearly as practicable, for remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill; and (2) Specify a reasonable time frame for commencing and completing remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill. (d) If the party responsible for damage to real property caused by a spill of crude oil or produced water fails to restore the real property in accordance with applicable rules, then the surface owner or surface tenant may bring an action for restoration or remediation: (1) In that action, if the surface owner or surface tenant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the party responsible for the damage has failed to restore and remediate the real property, then the surface owner or surface tenant is entitled to an order requiring restoration or remediation to appropriate standards of the applicable agency; and (2) In addition to the relief provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the surface owner or surface tenant may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee together with costs associated with maintaining an action for restoration or remediation. (e) This section shall become effective on September 17, 2007, and will apply to spills of crude oil and spills of produced water that occur after that date. (f) Nothing contained in this section is intended to limit or restrict the rights of any surface owner or surface tenant to maintain a cause of action for any damage to real property that is not addressed by the rules adopted by the division or the commission pertaining to spills of crude oil or produced water. (g) Nothing contained in this section shall alter, affect, or modify the terms of any oil or gas lease pertaining to restoration or remediation of damaged real property that are more stringent than the provisions of this section. (h) The provisions of this section are remedial in nature. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1248, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1247, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3177, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3176, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3175, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 507, § 1; 2009, No. 481, § 8.

(a) A surface owner or surface tenant is entitled to reasonable compensation where a spill of crude oil or produced water has occurred and has caused damages to real property, growing crops, trees, shrubs, fences, roads, structures, improvements, livestock, personal property or measurable damage to the productive capacity of the soil.

(b) In addition to any compensation or damages paid by the operator under subsection (a) of this section, the operator shall restore the damaged land in accordance with all applicable rules of the: (1) Division of Environmental Quality; or (2) Oil and Gas Commission.

(1) Division of Environmental Quality; or

(2) Oil and Gas Commission.

(c) Any rules adopted by the division or the commission pertaining to spills of crude oil or produced water shall: (1) Provide, as nearly as practicable, for remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill; and (2) Specify a reasonable time frame for commencing and completing remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill.

(1) Provide, as nearly as practicable, for remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill; and

(2) Specify a reasonable time frame for commencing and completing remediation of any spill of crude oil or produced water to the condition of the real property before the spill.

(d) If the party responsible for damage to real property caused by a spill of crude oil or produced water fails to restore the real property in accordance with applicable rules, then the surface owner or surface tenant may bring an action for restoration or remediation: (1) In that action, if the surface owner or surface tenant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the party responsible for the damage has failed to restore and remediate the real property, then the surface owner or surface tenant is entitled to an order requiring restoration or remediation to appropriate standards of the applicable agency; and (2) In addition to the relief provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the surface owner or surface tenant may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee together with costs associated with maintaining an action for restoration or remediation.

(1) In that action, if the surface owner or surface tenant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the party responsible for the damage has failed to restore and remediate the real property, then the surface owner or surface tenant is entitled to an order requiring restoration or remediation to appropriate standards of the applicable agency; and

(2) In addition to the relief provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, the surface owner or surface tenant may be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee together with costs associated with maintaining an action for restoration or remediation.

(e) This section shall become effective on September 17, 2007, and will apply to spills of crude oil and spills of produced water that occur after that date.

(f) Nothing contained in this section is intended to limit or restrict the rights of any surface owner or surface tenant to maintain a cause of action for any damage to real property that is not addressed by the rules adopted by the division or the commission pertaining to spills of crude oil or produced water.

(g) Nothing contained in this section shall alter, affect, or modify the terms of any oil or gas lease pertaining to restoration or remediation of damaged real property that are more stringent than the provisions of this section.

(h) The provisions of this section are remedial in nature.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1248, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1247, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3177, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3176, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3175, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 507, § 1; 2009, No. 481, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-71-109 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 71 / Section 15-71-109
Oil and Gas Commission Fund - Payment of commission vouchers
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys collected under this act, except the first four and one-half (41/2) mills on gas assessments levied each fiscal year until July 1, 2023, under § 15-71-107(b)(2)(A)(i) , when paid to the Treasurer of State, shall be deposited to the credit of the Oil and Gas Commission Fund. (b) The Auditor of State is directed to honor vouchers drawn by the Chair of the Oil and Gas Commission or the disbursing agent designated by the Oil and Gas Commission, and the Treasurer of State is directed to pay warrants so issued. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the payment of any voucher unless the voucher has been audited prior to payment, as provided by law. Amended by Act 2021, No. 437,§ 2, eff. 3/24/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 705,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 977,§ 2, eff. 4/7/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1046,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1939, No. 105, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-108.

(a) All moneys collected under this act, except the first four and one-half (41/2) mills on gas assessments levied each fiscal year until July 1, 2023, under § 15-71-107(b)(2)(A)(i) , when paid to the Treasurer of State, shall be deposited to the credit of the Oil and Gas Commission Fund.

(b) The Auditor of State is directed to honor vouchers drawn by the Chair of the Oil and Gas Commission or the disbursing agent designated by the Oil and Gas Commission, and the Treasurer of State is directed to pay warrants so issued. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the payment of any voucher unless the voucher has been audited prior to payment, as provided by law.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 437,§ 2, eff. 3/24/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 705,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 977,§ 2, eff. 4/7/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1046,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1939, No. 105, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-507 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 15-4-507
Meeting
Status: in_force

(a) After the issuance of the certificate of incorporation, an organization meeting shall be held at the call of a majority of the incorporators for the purpose of adopting bylaws and electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. (b) The incorporators calling the meeting shall give at least three (3) days' notice by mail to each incorporator. The notice shall state the time and place of the meeting, but the notice may be waived in writing. Acts 1955, No. 404, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-520.

(a) After the issuance of the certificate of incorporation, an organization meeting shall be held at the call of a majority of the incorporators for the purpose of adopting bylaws and electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

(b) The incorporators calling the meeting shall give at least three (3) days' notice by mail to each incorporator. The notice shall state the time and place of the meeting, but the notice may be waived in writing.

Acts 1955, No. 404, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-520.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1609 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 16 / Section 15-5-1609
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 925,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1025, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 925,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1025, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-506 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 5 / Section 15-4-506
Beginning of corporate existence
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the issuance of a certificate of incorporation by the Secretary of State, the corporate existence of the corporation shall begin. (b) The certificate of incorporation shall be conclusive evidence, except as against the state, that all conditions precedent required to be performed by the incorporators have been complied with and that the corporation has been incorporated under this act. Acts 1955, No. 404, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-519.

(a) Upon the issuance of a certificate of incorporation by the Secretary of State, the corporate existence of the corporation shall begin.

(b) The certificate of incorporation shall be conclusive evidence, except as against the state, that all conditions precedent required to be performed by the incorporators have been complied with and that the corporation has been incorporated under this act.

Acts 1955, No. 404, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-519.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-607 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 6 / Section 15-72-607
Ownership of gas
Status: in_force

All gas which has been reduced to possession and which is subsequently injected into underground storage fields, sands, reservoirs, and facilities shall at all times be deemed the property of the injector, his or her heirs, successors, or assigns. In no event shall the gas be subject to the right of the owner of the surface of the lands or the owner of any mineral interest therein under which the gas storage fields, sands, reservoirs, and facilities lie or subject to the right of any person, other than the injector, his or her heirs, successors, and assigns, to produce, take, reduce to possession, waste, or otherwise interfere with or exercise any control thereover. However, the injector, his or her heirs, successors, and assigns shall have no right to gas in any stratum, or portion thereof, which has not been condemned under the provisions of this subchapter or otherwise purchased. Amended by Act 2023, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1957, No. 82, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-907.

All gas which has been reduced to possession and which is subsequently injected into underground storage fields, sands, reservoirs, and facilities shall at all times be deemed the property of the injector, his or her heirs, successors, or assigns. In no event shall the gas be subject to the right of the owner of the surface of the lands or the owner of any mineral interest therein under which the gas storage fields, sands, reservoirs, and facilities lie or subject to the right of any person, other than the injector, his or her heirs, successors, and assigns, to produce, take, reduce to possession, waste, or otherwise interfere with or exercise any control thereover. However, the injector, his or her heirs, successors, and assigns shall have no right to gas in any stratum, or portion thereof, which has not been condemned under the provisions of this subchapter or otherwise purchased.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1957, No. 82, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-706 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-22-706
Bonds - Principal amount
Status: in_force

The total principal amount of bonds to be issued during any fiscal biennium shall not exceed fifty million dollars ($50,000,000), unless the General Assembly, by law, shall have authorized a greater principal amount to be issued during a fiscal biennium. Acts 1987, No. 686, § 2.

The total principal amount of bonds to be issued during any fiscal biennium shall not exceed fifty million dollars ($50,000,000), unless the General Assembly, by law, shall have authorized a greater principal amount to be issued during a fiscal biennium.

Acts 1987, No. 686, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-1008 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 10 / Section 15-4-1008
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2015. Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1985, No. 410, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1633; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 79; 2003, No. 860, § 4; 2005, No. 1759, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 8,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2015EX1, No. 7,§ 91, eff. 7/1/2015.

Acts 1985, No. 410, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1633; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 79; 2003, No. 860, § 4; 2005, No. 1759, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-3-403 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-3-403
Eligibility for grants
Status: in_force

To qualify for a grant authorized under § 15-3-404 , a business shall: (1) Have operations within the State of Arkansas that are in one (1) of the six (6) categories of targeted businesses identified in § 15-4-2703(43)(A) ; (2) Pay average hourly wages in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the county or state average hourly wage, whichever is less; (3) Agree to hire a postdoctoral graduate; and (4) Provide proof that the postdoctoral graduate is an Arkansas taxpayer and a resident of the State of Arkansas. Acts 2009, No. 463, § 1.

To qualify for a grant authorized under § 15-3-404 , a business shall:

(1) Have operations within the State of Arkansas that are in one (1) of the six (6) categories of targeted businesses identified in § 15-4-2703(43)(A) ;

(2) Pay average hourly wages in excess of one hundred ten percent (110%) of the county or state average hourly wage, whichever is less;

(3) Agree to hire a postdoctoral graduate; and

(4) Provide proof that the postdoctoral graduate is an Arkansas taxpayer and a resident of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 2009, No. 463, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-21-602 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 6 / Section 15-21-602
Arkansas Seismological Observatory
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is directed to establish the Arkansas Seismological Observatory as a part of the Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer. (b) The observatory shall: (1) Monitor earthquake activity throughout the state; (2) Assist in emergency planning and in providing early warning; (3) Provide public education regarding earthquake hazards; (4) Provide information useful for earthquake hazard mitigation; (5) Provide the scientific community with relevant data; (6) Provide real-time, immediate data regarding seismic activity to government agencies such as the Division of Emergency Management, the Office of the State Geologist, and critical facilities that operate in the region such as Arkansas Nuclear One, the National Center for Toxicological Research, and the Army Nerve Gas Facility; and (7) Establish a collaborative relationship with St. Louis University and the University of Memphis in order to coordinate efforts and prevent duplication of effort. Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1999, No. 1364, § 2.

(a) The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is directed to establish the Arkansas Seismological Observatory as a part of the Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer.

(b) The observatory shall: (1) Monitor earthquake activity throughout the state; (2) Assist in emergency planning and in providing early warning; (3) Provide public education regarding earthquake hazards; (4) Provide information useful for earthquake hazard mitigation; (5) Provide the scientific community with relevant data; (6) Provide real-time, immediate data regarding seismic activity to government agencies such as the Division of Emergency Management, the Office of the State Geologist, and critical facilities that operate in the region such as Arkansas Nuclear One, the National Center for Toxicological Research, and the Army Nerve Gas Facility; and (7) Establish a collaborative relationship with St. Louis University and the University of Memphis in order to coordinate efforts and prevent duplication of effort.

(1) Monitor earthquake activity throughout the state;

(2) Assist in emergency planning and in providing early warning;

(3) Provide public education regarding earthquake hazards;

(4) Provide information useful for earthquake hazard mitigation;

(5) Provide the scientific community with relevant data;

(6) Provide real-time, immediate data regarding seismic activity to government agencies such as the Division of Emergency Management, the Office of the State Geologist, and critical facilities that operate in the region such as Arkansas Nuclear One, the National Center for Toxicological Research, and the Army Nerve Gas Facility; and

(7) Establish a collaborative relationship with St. Louis University and the University of Memphis in order to coordinate efforts and prevent duplication of effort.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 697,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 1999, No. 1364, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-41-115 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-41-115
Rewards
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the eligibility, amounts, and payment of rewards to individuals providing information leading to the arrest of violators of commission regulations. Acts 1995, No. 231, § 6.

The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the eligibility, amounts, and payment of rewards to individuals providing information leading to the arrest of violators of commission regulations.

Acts 1995, No. 231, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3409 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 34 / Section 15-4-3409
Eligible uses of state funds
Status: in_force

State funds under this subchapter shall be used only for marketing, advertising, promoting, and other activities related to implementing the Governor's Strategic Plan for Economic Development required under § 15-4-3405 . Amended by Act 2013, No. 1112,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2011, No. 895, § 1.

State funds under this subchapter shall be used only for marketing, advertising, promoting, and other activities related to implementing the Governor's Strategic Plan for Economic Development required under § 15-4-3405 .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1112,§ 9, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 895, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-606 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 6 / Section 15-72-606
Petition for eminent domain - Subsequent proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) Any natural gas public utility or gas storage facility having first obtained a certificate from the Oil and Gas Commission as provided in § 15-72-605 desiring to exercise the right of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property for the underground storage of gas shall do so in the manner provided in this section. (b) The natural gas public utility or gas storage facility shall present to the circuit court of the county wherein the land is situated, or to the judge thereof, a petition setting forth the purpose for which the property is sought to be acquired, a description of the property sought to be appropriated, and the names of the owners thereof as shown by the records of the county. (c) The petitioner shall file the certificate of the commission as a part of its petition and no order by the court granting the petition shall be entered without the certificate being filed therewith. (d) The court or the judge thereof shall examine the petition and determine whether the property is necessary to its lawful purposes, and if found in the affirmative, the finding shall be entered of record and subsequent proceedings shall follow the procedure by law for the exercise of the right of eminent domain for rights-of-way for railroads as provided by § 18-15-1201 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1957, No. 82, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-906.

(a) Any natural gas public utility or gas storage facility having first obtained a certificate from the Oil and Gas Commission as provided in § 15-72-605 desiring to exercise the right of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring property for the underground storage of gas shall do so in the manner provided in this section.

(b) The natural gas public utility or gas storage facility shall present to the circuit court of the county wherein the land is situated, or to the judge thereof, a petition setting forth the purpose for which the property is sought to be acquired, a description of the property sought to be appropriated, and the names of the owners thereof as shown by the records of the county.

(c) The petitioner shall file the certificate of the commission as a part of its petition and no order by the court granting the petition shall be entered without the certificate being filed therewith.

(d) The court or the judge thereof shall examine the petition and determine whether the property is necessary to its lawful purposes, and if found in the affirmative, the finding shall be entered of record and subsequent proceedings shall follow the procedure by law for the exercise of the right of eminent domain for rights-of-way for railroads as provided by § 18-15-1201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 140,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1957, No. 82, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-906.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-13-305 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-13-305
Rules
Status: in_force

After consulting the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality, the Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2007, No. 873, § 1; 2009, No. 977, § 4.

After consulting the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality, the Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 55, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 873, § 1; 2009, No. 977, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2702 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 27 / Section 15-4-2702
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003". Acts 2003, No. 182, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003".

Acts 2003, No. 182, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-904 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-72-904
Governor official representative of state on commission - Assistant representative
Status: in_force

The Governor shall be the official representative of the State of Arkansas on the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, provided for in the Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas, and shall exercise and perform for the State of Arkansas all the powers and duties as a member of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission; provided that he or she shall have the authority to appoint an assistant representative of the State of Arkansas as a member of said commission. Said assistant representative shall take the oath of office prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution, which shall be filed with the Secretary of State. Acts 1941, No. 86, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-804.

The Governor shall be the official representative of the State of Arkansas on the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, provided for in the Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas, and shall exercise and perform for the State of Arkansas all the powers and duties as a member of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission; provided that he or she shall have the authority to appoint an assistant representative of the State of Arkansas as a member of said commission. Said assistant representative shall take the oath of office prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution, which shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

Acts 1941, No. 86, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1511 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 15 / Section 15-5-1511
Rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Environmental Quality may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1090, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3053, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.

The Division of Environmental Quality may adopt rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1090, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3053, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-101 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-20-101
Complaints
Status: in_force

(a) A person who provides information to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission concerning a possible violation of the Arkansas Poultry Feeding Operations Registration Act, § 15-20-901 et seq., the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act, § 15-20-1001 et seq., or the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act, § 15-20-1101 et seq., shall provide: (1) A written complaint to the commission; and (2) His or her: (A) Legal name; and (B) Current mailing and physical address at which the complainant may be contacted. (b) The complaint shall be verified by the notarized signature of the complainant. (c) All complaints provided under this section shall be open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 1871, § 6.

(a) A person who provides information to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission concerning a possible violation of the Arkansas Poultry Feeding Operations Registration Act, § 15-20-901 et seq., the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act, § 15-20-1001 et seq., or the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act, § 15-20-1101 et seq., shall provide: (1) A written complaint to the commission; and (2) His or her: (A) Legal name; and (B) Current mailing and physical address at which the complainant may be contacted.

(1) A written complaint to the commission; and

(2) His or her: (A) Legal name; and (B) Current mailing and physical address at which the complainant may be contacted.

(A) Legal name; and

(B) Current mailing and physical address at which the complainant may be contacted.

(b) The complaint shall be verified by the notarized signature of the complainant.

(c) All complaints provided under this section shall be open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 1871, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-106 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-23-106
Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall be known as the "Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act". (b) (1) Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Point Remove Creek Waterway located at the Old Stagecoach Low Water Crossing of Point Remove Creek at the nine and three-tenths-mile point and is in the fractional Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township Six (6) North, Range Seventeen (17) West. (2) (A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Point Remove Creek and the impoundment of water thereon. (B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of such structures must be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law. (c) Those portions of Point Remove Creek affected by subsection (b) of this section are found to be solely within the State of Arkansas. Acts 1997, No. 1209, § 1.

(a) This section shall be known as the "Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act".

(b) (1) Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Point Remove Creek Waterway located at the Old Stagecoach Low Water Crossing of Point Remove Creek at the nine and three-tenths-mile point and is in the fractional Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township Six (6) North, Range Seventeen (17) West. (2) (A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Point Remove Creek and the impoundment of water thereon. (B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of such structures must be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.

(1) Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Point Remove Creek Waterway located at the Old Stagecoach Low Water Crossing of Point Remove Creek at the nine and three-tenths-mile point and is in the fractional Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township Six (6) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.

(2) (A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Point Remove Creek and the impoundment of water thereon. (B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of such structures must be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.

(A) The grant of authority for development as set forth in this subsection includes, but is not limited to, the authority to construct any bridge, causeway, dam, dike, or other structure necessary to the development of the designated portion of Point Remove Creek and the impoundment of water thereon.

(B) However, the appropriate permits for the construction of such structures must be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.

(c) Those portions of Point Remove Creek affected by subsection (b) of this section are found to be solely within the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1997, No. 1209, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3018 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 30 / Section 15-4-3018
Contractual obligations of state - Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall constitute a contract between the state and the registered owners of all bonds issued under this subchapter that shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or any taxpayer. (b) (1) In like suit against the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate agency, officer, or official of the state, the courts shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues by injunction or mandamus. (2) Without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance under this subchapter of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials. Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 18.

(a) This subchapter shall constitute a contract between the state and the registered owners of all bonds issued under this subchapter that shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or any taxpayer.

(b) (1) In like suit against the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate agency, officer, or official of the state, the courts shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues by injunction or mandamus. (2) Without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance under this subchapter of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials.

(1) In like suit against the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate agency, officer, or official of the state, the courts shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues by injunction or mandamus.

(2) Without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, any bondholder, by an appropriate action, including without limitation, injunction or mandamus, may compel the performance under this subchapter of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials.

Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-56-401 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 56 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-56-401
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to the execution of oil and gas leases and shall in no wise infringe upon or affect the provisions of §§ 15-73-301 - 15-73-308 . Acts 1961, No. 94, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-223.

This subchapter shall not apply to the execution of oil and gas leases and shall in no wise infringe upon or affect the provisions of §§ 15-73-301 - 15-73-308 .

Acts 1961, No. 94, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-223.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-1202 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 12 / Section 15-20-1202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Litter" means byproducts associated with the confinement of poultry, including excrement, feed wastes, bedding materials, composted carcasses, and any combinations thereof; and (2) "Nutrient surplus area" means an area declared a nutrient surplus area under § 15-20-1104 . Acts 2007, No. 532, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Litter" means byproducts associated with the confinement of poultry, including excrement, feed wastes, bedding materials, composted carcasses, and any combinations thereof; and

(2) "Nutrient surplus area" means an area declared a nutrient surplus area under § 15-20-1104 .

Acts 2007, No. 532, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2805 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 28 / Section 15-4-2805
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1149,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2003, No. 1287, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1149,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2003, No. 1287, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-75-104 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 75 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-75-104
Actions for injunction against violation
Status: in_force

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, in accordance with the laws of the state governing injunctions, may maintain an action in the name of the state against any person to enjoin the violation of any provision of this act; provided, no bond shall be required prior to obtaining any such injunction. Acts 1965, No. 31, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-728.

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, in accordance with the laws of the state governing injunctions, may maintain an action in the name of the state against any person to enjoin the violation of any provision of this act; provided, no bond shall be required prior to obtaining any such injunction.

Acts 1965, No. 31, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-728.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-404 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-72-404
Order of seizure
Status: in_force

(a) Where it appears by a verified pleading on the part of the plaintiff, by affidavit, or by oral testimony that grounds for the seizure and sale exist, the clerk, in addition to the summons or warning order, shall issue an order of seizure. This order shall be signed by the clerk and bear the seal of the court. (b) The order of seizure shall specifically describe the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, so that it may be identified with reasonable certainty. (c) The order shall direct the sheriff to whom it is addressed to take into his or her custody, actual or constructive, the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, described therein, and to hold the same subject to the orders of the court. (d) The order of seizure shall be executed as a writ of attachment is executed. (e) No bond shall be required before the issuance of the order of seizure, and the sheriff shall be responsible upon his or her official bond for the proper execution thereof. Acts 1939, No. 105, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-124.

(a) Where it appears by a verified pleading on the part of the plaintiff, by affidavit, or by oral testimony that grounds for the seizure and sale exist, the clerk, in addition to the summons or warning order, shall issue an order of seizure. This order shall be signed by the clerk and bear the seal of the court.

(b) The order of seizure shall specifically describe the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, so that it may be identified with reasonable certainty.

(c) The order shall direct the sheriff to whom it is addressed to take into his or her custody, actual or constructive, the illegal oil, illegal gas, or illegal product, described therein, and to hold the same subject to the orders of the court.

(d) The order of seizure shall be executed as a writ of attachment is executed.

(e) No bond shall be required before the issuance of the order of seizure, and the sheriff shall be responsible upon his or her official bond for the proper execution thereof.

Acts 1939, No. 105, § 24; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-124.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-10-306 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-10-306
Injunction
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the opinion of the Attorney General, any person is violating or is about to violate § 15-10-303 , the Attorney General may apply to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the person from engaging or continuing to engage in the activity violative of this subchapter. Upon a showing that the person has engaged or is about to engage in any such activity, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted. Acts 1957, No. 386, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1405.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Attorney General, any person is violating or is about to violate § 15-10-303 , the Attorney General may apply to the appropriate court for an order enjoining the person from engaging or continuing to engage in the activity violative of this subchapter. Upon a showing that the person has engaged or is about to engage in any such activity, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order may be granted.

Acts 1957, No. 386, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1405.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-104 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-5-104
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be liberally construed. (b) Nothing contained in this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which the Arkansas Development Finance Authority might otherwise have under any other law of this state, and the provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 are cumulative to such powers. The provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be construed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by any other laws. (c) The issuance of bonds under the provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 need not comply with the requirements of any other state laws applicable to the issuance of bonds, notes, and other obligations, and it shall not be necessary to comply with general provisions of other laws dealing with public facilities, their acquisition, construction, leasing, encumbering, or disposition. (d) No proceedings, notice, or approval shall be required for the issuance of any bonds or any instrument or the security therefor except as provided for in this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 . Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 21.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2921.

(a) This subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be liberally construed.

(b) Nothing contained in this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which the Arkansas Development Finance Authority might otherwise have under any other law of this state, and the provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 are cumulative to such powers. The provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 shall be construed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by any other laws.

(c) The issuance of bonds under the provisions of this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 need not comply with the requirements of any other state laws applicable to the issuance of bonds, notes, and other obligations, and it shall not be necessary to comply with general provisions of other laws dealing with public facilities, their acquisition, construction, leasing, encumbering, or disposition.

(d) No proceedings, notice, or approval shall be required for the issuance of any bonds or any instrument or the security therefor except as provided for in this subchapter and §§ 15-5-201 - 15-5-211 , 15-5-213 , and 15-5-301 - 15-5-316 .

Acts 1985, No. 1062, § 21.00; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-2921.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-1008 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 10 / Section 15-22-1008
Rules
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall adopt rules necessary and convenient to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1995, No. 562, § 8; 2007, No. 476, § 7.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall adopt rules necessary and convenient to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1995, No. 562, § 8; 2007, No. 476, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-21-405 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-21-405
Federal funds - Acceptance and use
Status: in_force

(a) The University of Arkansas, as the state agency, is authorized and empowered to accept and receive all grants of money made pursuant to § 7 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, 16 U.S.C. § 590g , for the purpose of enabling the State of Arkansas to carry out the provisions of any state agricultural plan. (b) (1) All such funds, subject to any conditions upon which the funds shall have been granted, together with any moneys which may be appropriated by the state for such a purpose, shall be available to the university for expenditures as provided in the state agricultural plans. (2) Expenditures may include, but need not be limited to, expenditures for research and investigation, administrative expenses, equipment, supplies, salaries, compensation, and expenses of the officers and agents of the university in connection with the execution of their duties hereunder, educational activities, benefit payments, and all other necessary or proper expenditures incident to any such matters, including reimbursement to other funds of the university for expenditures made in effectuating the policy of this subchapter. Acts 1937, No. 175, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11850; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1504.

(a) The University of Arkansas, as the state agency, is authorized and empowered to accept and receive all grants of money made pursuant to § 7 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, 16 U.S.C. § 590g , for the purpose of enabling the State of Arkansas to carry out the provisions of any state agricultural plan.

(b) (1) All such funds, subject to any conditions upon which the funds shall have been granted, together with any moneys which may be appropriated by the state for such a purpose, shall be available to the university for expenditures as provided in the state agricultural plans. (2) Expenditures may include, but need not be limited to, expenditures for research and investigation, administrative expenses, equipment, supplies, salaries, compensation, and expenses of the officers and agents of the university in connection with the execution of their duties hereunder, educational activities, benefit payments, and all other necessary or proper expenditures incident to any such matters, including reimbursement to other funds of the university for expenditures made in effectuating the policy of this subchapter.

(1) All such funds, subject to any conditions upon which the funds shall have been granted, together with any moneys which may be appropriated by the state for such a purpose, shall be available to the university for expenditures as provided in the state agricultural plans.

(2) Expenditures may include, but need not be limited to, expenditures for research and investigation, administrative expenses, equipment, supplies, salaries, compensation, and expenses of the officers and agents of the university in connection with the execution of their duties hereunder, educational activities, benefit payments, and all other necessary or proper expenditures incident to any such matters, including reimbursement to other funds of the university for expenditures made in effectuating the policy of this subchapter.

Acts 1937, No. 175, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 11850; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-3-504 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 5 / Section 15-3-504
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1095,§ 2, eff. 4/11/2013. Acts 2011, No. 706, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1095,§ 2, eff. 4/11/2013.

Acts 2011, No. 706, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-709 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-22-709
Bonds - Form
Status: in_force

The bonds may be issued in the form of coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or as bonds registered as to principal only with interest coupons, or as bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; may be in such denominations; and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest; may be made payable at such places within or without the state; may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and may contain such other terms and conditions, all as the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall determine. Acts 1987, No. 686, § 4.

The bonds may be issued in the form of coupon bonds, payable to bearer, or as bonds registered as to principal only with interest coupons, or as bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; may be in such denominations; and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest; may be made payable at such places within or without the state; may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and may contain such other terms and conditions, all as the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall determine.

Acts 1987, No. 686, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-10-204 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-10-204
Arkansas Energy Office - Director
Status: in_force

(a) Each division of the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office. (b) The Director of the Arkansas Energy Office may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions of the office as he or she may deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the office. (c) In addition to other duties and functions prescribed for the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office elsewhere in this subchapter, the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office shall supervise the daily operation of the office and advise the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality, the Governor, and the General Assembly on energy matters. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3056, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 7, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-938; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 36.

(a) Each division of the Arkansas Energy Office of the Division of Environmental Quality shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office.

(b) The Director of the Arkansas Energy Office may delegate his or her functions, powers, and duties to various divisions of the office as he or she may deem desirable and necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the office.

(c) In addition to other duties and functions prescribed for the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office elsewhere in this subchapter, the Director of the Arkansas Energy Office shall supervise the daily operation of the office and advise the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality, the Governor, and the General Assembly on energy matters.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3056, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 271,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 7, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 5-938; Acts 1997, No. 540, § 36.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-43-206 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-43-206
Deer hunting camp on highways prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to set up and maintain a deer hunting camp on any state highway in this state other than at designated overnight public camping sites located on highway rights-of-way by the State Highway Commission. (b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Each day during which a deer hunting campsite is maintained in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense. Acts 1977, No. 405, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-562, 76-563.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to set up and maintain a deer hunting camp on any state highway in this state other than at designated overnight public camping sites located on highway rights-of-way by the State Highway Commission.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Each day during which a deer hunting campsite is maintained in violation of this section shall constitute a separate offense.

Acts 1977, No. 405, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-562, 76-563.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-11-704 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-11-704
The Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program
Status: in_force

(a) There is continued a program to be known as the "Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program". (b) The program shall be developed, implemented, and administered by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with the assistance of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (c) The purpose of the program is to: (1) Increase public awareness of the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources; (2) Utilize the natural beauty, natural resources, and wildlife in the landscape of Arkansas in a positive, healthful manner; (3) Attract tourism and the tourism industry through the enjoyment and utilization of the wildlife observation trails; and (4) Promote harmonious interaction between communities and industry and the natural environment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5650, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 686, § 1; 2011, No. 1041, § 3.

(a) There is continued a program to be known as the "Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program".

(b) The program shall be developed, implemented, and administered by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism with the assistance of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

(c) The purpose of the program is to: (1) Increase public awareness of the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources; (2) Utilize the natural beauty, natural resources, and wildlife in the landscape of Arkansas in a positive, healthful manner; (3) Attract tourism and the tourism industry through the enjoyment and utilization of the wildlife observation trails; and (4) Promote harmonious interaction between communities and industry and the natural environment.

(1) Increase public awareness of the conservation of wildlife and other natural resources;

(2) Utilize the natural beauty, natural resources, and wildlife in the landscape of Arkansas in a positive, healthful manner;

(3) Attract tourism and the tourism industry through the enjoyment and utilization of the wildlife observation trails; and

(4) Promote harmonious interaction between communities and industry and the natural environment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5650, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 686, § 1; 2011, No. 1041, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-32-406 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-32-406
Penalty for unlawfully marking logs
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall: (1) Use any mark on any logs or timber until the mark has been recorded by him or her as required by § 15-32-405 ; (2) Use any mark previously recorded and used by another; or (3) Mark any prize log. (b) For every violation of either provision, the offender shall forfeit ten dollars ($10.00), one-half (1/2) for the use of the person prosecuting therefor and the other half (1/2) to the State of Arkansas. Acts 1883, No. 83, § 15, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., § 6996; Pope's Dig., § 8976; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-307.

(a) No person shall: (1) Use any mark on any logs or timber until the mark has been recorded by him or her as required by § 15-32-405 ; (2) Use any mark previously recorded and used by another; or (3) Mark any prize log.

(1) Use any mark on any logs or timber until the mark has been recorded by him or her as required by § 15-32-405 ;

(2) Use any mark previously recorded and used by another; or

(3) Mark any prize log.

(b) For every violation of either provision, the offender shall forfeit ten dollars ($10.00), one-half (1/2) for the use of the person prosecuting therefor and the other half (1/2) to the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1883, No. 83, § 15, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., § 6996; Pope's Dig., § 8976; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3006 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 30 / Section 15-4-3006
Qualification as a superproject
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To qualify as a superproject, the investment and job creation requirements must be attained no later than the eighth year after the project first begins operations unless the eight-year period is extended by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. (2) The commission may extend the eight-year deadline for a reasonable period of time, taking into consideration general economic conditions. (b) If the investment and job creation requirements are not attained within the eight-year deadline or the extended deadline as prescribed by the commission, the sponsor shall refund to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority any funds the sponsor received under this subchapter. Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 6.

(a) (1) To qualify as a superproject, the investment and job creation requirements must be attained no later than the eighth year after the project first begins operations unless the eight-year period is extended by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. (2) The commission may extend the eight-year deadline for a reasonable period of time, taking into consideration general economic conditions.

(1) To qualify as a superproject, the investment and job creation requirements must be attained no later than the eighth year after the project first begins operations unless the eight-year period is extended by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

(2) The commission may extend the eight-year deadline for a reasonable period of time, taking into consideration general economic conditions.

(b) If the investment and job creation requirements are not attained within the eight-year deadline or the extended deadline as prescribed by the commission, the sponsor shall refund to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority any funds the sponsor received under this subchapter.

Acts 2003, No. 1751, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-204 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-4-204
Arkansas Economic Development Council - Functions, powers, and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Economic Development Council may serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Governor, and the General Assembly. (b) A primary function of the council is to approve the issuance of guaranties of amortization payments on Act No. 9 bonds under the Industrial Revenue Bond Guaranty Law, § 15-4-601 et seq. (c) The addition or elimination of international offices of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission by the commission shall first be approved by the council. (d) By a majority vote, the council may establish or dissolve committees and subcommittees as needed. Amended by Act 2019, No. 202,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 358, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1185,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1955, No. 404, §§ 7, 8; 1971, No. 443, § 1; 1979, No. 65, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-510, 9-511.

(a) The Arkansas Economic Development Council may serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the Governor, and the General Assembly.

(b) A primary function of the council is to approve the issuance of guaranties of amortization payments on Act No. 9 bonds under the Industrial Revenue Bond Guaranty Law, § 15-4-601 et seq.

(c) The addition or elimination of international offices of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission by the commission shall first be approved by the council.

(d) By a majority vote, the council may establish or dissolve committees and subcommittees as needed.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 202,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 358, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1185,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1955, No. 404, §§ 7, 8; 1971, No. 443, § 1; 1979, No. 65, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-510, 9-511.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-32-408 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-32-408
Prize logs - Lien for driving when intermingled with marked logs - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All prize logs shall be divided between the owners in each district in proportion to the number of logs owned by each person or company, respectively, in the district. (2) "Prize logs" means logs bearing no marks and all logs bearing marks not recorded or claimed within one (1) year after any general drive. (b) (1) Any person with whose logs or timber in any waters of this state the prize logs or timber shall become so intermixed that they cannot be conveniently separated for the purpose of being floated to the market or place of manufacture, may drive all logs or timber with which his or her own may be intermixed toward the market or place when no special or different provision is made by law for driving the logs or timber. He or she shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from the owner for driving the logs or timber, to be recovered after demand therefor on the owner or agent, if known. (2) He or she shall have a prior lien thereon until thirty (30) days after they arrive at their place of destination to enable him or her to attach the logs or timber. (3) If the owner thereof cannot be ascertained, the property shall be liable according to law and enough shall be disposed of to defray the expenses thereof. Acts 1883, No. 83, § 17, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6998, 6999; Pope's Dig., §§ 8978, 8979; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-309.

(a) (1) All prize logs shall be divided between the owners in each district in proportion to the number of logs owned by each person or company, respectively, in the district. (2) "Prize logs" means logs bearing no marks and all logs bearing marks not recorded or claimed within one (1) year after any general drive.

(1) All prize logs shall be divided between the owners in each district in proportion to the number of logs owned by each person or company, respectively, in the district.

(2) "Prize logs" means logs bearing no marks and all logs bearing marks not recorded or claimed within one (1) year after any general drive.

(b) (1) Any person with whose logs or timber in any waters of this state the prize logs or timber shall become so intermixed that they cannot be conveniently separated for the purpose of being floated to the market or place of manufacture, may drive all logs or timber with which his or her own may be intermixed toward the market or place when no special or different provision is made by law for driving the logs or timber. He or she shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from the owner for driving the logs or timber, to be recovered after demand therefor on the owner or agent, if known. (2) He or she shall have a prior lien thereon until thirty (30) days after they arrive at their place of destination to enable him or her to attach the logs or timber. (3) If the owner thereof cannot be ascertained, the property shall be liable according to law and enough shall be disposed of to defray the expenses thereof.

(1) Any person with whose logs or timber in any waters of this state the prize logs or timber shall become so intermixed that they cannot be conveniently separated for the purpose of being floated to the market or place of manufacture, may drive all logs or timber with which his or her own may be intermixed toward the market or place when no special or different provision is made by law for driving the logs or timber. He or she shall be entitled to reasonable compensation from the owner for driving the logs or timber, to be recovered after demand therefor on the owner or agent, if known.

(2) He or she shall have a prior lien thereon until thirty (30) days after they arrive at their place of destination to enable him or her to attach the logs or timber.

(3) If the owner thereof cannot be ascertained, the property shall be liable according to law and enough shall be disposed of to defray the expenses thereof.

Acts 1883, No. 83, § 17, p. 140; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6998, 6999; Pope's Dig., §§ 8978, 8979; A.S.A. 1947, § 54-309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-43-301 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-43-301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) A "single owner", as used in subdivision (2), may be an individual person, partnership, or corporation, or may be several persons who as tenants in common own the entire premises in question; and (2) "Waters of this state" means all streams, lakes, ponds, sloughs, bayous, marshes, or other waters, wholly or in part within this state. Provided, that waters which are confined within a pond, tank, or lake, situated entirely on the premises of a single owner and which, except under abnormal flood conditions, are in no way connected by water or with any other flowing stream or body of water, or with any other body of water not situated on the premises of the owner, are declared to be privately owned waters and shall not be construed to be included in the expression "waters of this state". Acts 1943, No. 146, § 14; 1955, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 47-411.

As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) A "single owner", as used in subdivision (2), may be an individual person, partnership, or corporation, or may be several persons who as tenants in common own the entire premises in question; and

(2) "Waters of this state" means all streams, lakes, ponds, sloughs, bayous, marshes, or other waters, wholly or in part within this state. Provided, that waters which are confined within a pond, tank, or lake, situated entirely on the premises of a single owner and which, except under abnormal flood conditions, are in no way connected by water or with any other flowing stream or body of water, or with any other body of water not situated on the premises of the owner, are declared to be privately owned waters and shall not be construed to be included in the expression "waters of this state".

Acts 1943, No. 146, § 14; 1955, No. 152, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 47-411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-1003 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 10 / Section 15-22-1003
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Aquatic resources" means ecological functions, services, and values provided by the waters of the United States that are subject to compensatory mitigation under § 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , and §§ 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 401 and 403 , as they existed on January 1, 2007, and Exec. Order No. 11,990 issued May 24, 1977, 42 Fed. Reg. 26,961; (2) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (3) "Credit" means a numerical value that represents the aquatic resources functions and value of a site; (4) [Repealed.] (5) "Mitigation bank" means a publicly owned and managed aquatic resources site created or restored in accordance with this subchapter to compensate for unavoidable adverse impacts due to activities that otherwise comply with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1376 , § 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , and §§ 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 401 and 403 , as they existed on January 1, 2007, and Exec. Order No. 11,990 issued May 24, 1977, 42 Fed. Reg. 26,961, or other laws requiring mitigation; (6) "Permit action" means activity under a specific dredge or fill permit requested or issued pursuant to § 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , or any other action requiring mitigation; and (7) [Repealed.] Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 78, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 77, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1995, No. 562, § 2; 1997, No. 390, § 1; 1999, No. 1164, § 133; 2007, No. 476, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Aquatic resources" means ecological functions, services, and values provided by the waters of the United States that are subject to compensatory mitigation under § 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , and §§ 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 401 and 403 , as they existed on January 1, 2007, and Exec. Order No. 11,990 issued May 24, 1977, 42 Fed. Reg. 26,961;

(2) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission;

(3) "Credit" means a numerical value that represents the aquatic resources functions and value of a site;

(4) [Repealed.]

(5) "Mitigation bank" means a publicly owned and managed aquatic resources site created or restored in accordance with this subchapter to compensate for unavoidable adverse impacts due to activities that otherwise comply with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1376 , § 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , and §§ 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 401 and 403 , as they existed on January 1, 2007, and Exec. Order No. 11,990 issued May 24, 1977, 42 Fed. Reg. 26,961, or other laws requiring mitigation;

(6) "Permit action" means activity under a specific dredge or fill permit requested or issued pursuant to § 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1344 , or any other action requiring mitigation; and

(7) [Repealed.]

Amended by Act 2021, No. 501,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 78, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 77, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 562, § 2; 1997, No. 390, § 1; 1999, No. 1164, § 133; 2007, No. 476, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-110 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-31-110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 94, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 415, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1195, § 3; 1979, No. 444, § 1; 1983, No. 201, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-738, 9-738.1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1024, § 1; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 183, § 12; 1991, No. 674, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 94, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 415, § 9; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1195, § 3; 1979, No. 444, § 1; 1983, No. 201, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-738, 9-738.1; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1024, § 1; 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 183, § 12; 1991, No. 674, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-41-302 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-41-302
Findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) Recreational hunting is an important and traditional recreational activity in which some fourteen million (14,000,000) Americans sixteen (16) years of age and older participate; (2) Hunters have been and continue to be among the foremost supporters of sound wildlife management and conservation practices in the United States; (3) Persons who hunt and hunting-related organizations provide direct assistance to wildlife managers and enforcement officers of federal, state, and local governments; (4) Purchases of hunting licenses, permits, and stamps and payment of excise taxes on goods used by hunters have generated billions of dollars for wildlife conservation, research, and management; (5) Recreational hunting is an essential component of effective wildlife management, in that it is an important tool for reducing conflicts between people and wildlife and provides incentives for the conservation of wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems on which wildlife depend; and (6) Recreational hunting is an environmentally acceptable activity that occurs and can be provided on state public lands without adverse effects on other uses of that land. Acts 2005, No. 1377, § 1.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Recreational hunting is an important and traditional recreational activity in which some fourteen million (14,000,000) Americans sixteen (16) years of age and older participate;

(2) Hunters have been and continue to be among the foremost supporters of sound wildlife management and conservation practices in the United States;

(3) Persons who hunt and hunting-related organizations provide direct assistance to wildlife managers and enforcement officers of federal, state, and local governments;

(4) Purchases of hunting licenses, permits, and stamps and payment of excise taxes on goods used by hunters have generated billions of dollars for wildlife conservation, research, and management;

(5) Recreational hunting is an essential component of effective wildlife management, in that it is an important tool for reducing conflicts between people and wildlife and provides incentives for the conservation of wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems on which wildlife depend; and

(6) Recreational hunting is an environmentally acceptable activity that occurs and can be provided on state public lands without adverse effects on other uses of that land.

Acts 2005, No. 1377, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-402 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-22-402
Notice to judge of nearby abandoned or unused well by person with inadequate well
Status: in_force

When any real estate owner or tenant who depends or may depend upon an artesian well for his or her home water supply discovers that the artesian well water pressure has become inadequate to accommodate the existing plumbing facilities of his or her home and the owner or tenant knows or has reason to believe that there is an abandoned, unused artesian well within one (1) mile, by the most direct route, of the home, the homeowner or tenant shall notify the county judge of his or her county of the lowered water pressure and petition the county judge to take appropriate action as provided by this subchapter. Acts 1949, No. 478, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1101.

When any real estate owner or tenant who depends or may depend upon an artesian well for his or her home water supply discovers that the artesian well water pressure has become inadequate to accommodate the existing plumbing facilities of his or her home and the owner or tenant knows or has reason to believe that there is an abandoned, unused artesian well within one (1) mile, by the most direct route, of the home, the homeowner or tenant shall notify the county judge of his or her county of the lowered water pressure and petition the county judge to take appropriate action as provided by this subchapter.

Acts 1949, No. 478, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1602 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 16 / Section 15-5-1602
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 925,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 1025, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 925,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 1025, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-306 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-20-306
Commission - Organization
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the initial appointees as Chair of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. (b) At its first meeting, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall elect a secretary from its membership and shall adopt procedural rules for transacting its business and keeping records thereof. (c) Eight (8) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (d) The chair shall have a vote in all cases. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 112, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1406.

(a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the initial appointees as Chair of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.

(b) At its first meeting, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall elect a secretary from its membership and shall adopt procedural rules for transacting its business and keeping records thereof.

(c) Eight (8) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(d) The chair shall have a vote in all cases.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 112, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-401 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-4-401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Jobs Creation by Stimulating Small Business Growth Act of 1985". Acts 1985, No. 869, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-570.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Jobs Creation by Stimulating Small Business Growth Act of 1985".

Acts 1985, No. 869, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-570.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-3601 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 36 / Section 15-4-3601
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "New Markets Jobs Act of 2013". Added by Act 2013, No. 1474,§ 1, eff. 4/22/2013.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "New Markets Jobs Act of 2013".

Added by Act 2013, No. 1474,§ 1, eff. 4/22/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1501 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 15 / Section 15-5-1501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be titled as the "Arkansas Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Act". Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.

This subchapter may be titled as the "Arkansas Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund Act".

Acts 2003, No. 1194, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-706 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-20-706
Registry of Scenic Resources
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Registry of Scenic Resources. (b) The registry shall identify lands and waters in the state that exhibit outstanding characteristics of scenic beauty. (c) The registry shall be maintained by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (d) The registry shall be prepared in a manner which will enable the Division of Arkansas Heritage to include registry records in its environmental review procedures. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5666, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 999, § 4.

(a) There is established the Registry of Scenic Resources.

(b) The registry shall identify lands and waters in the state that exhibit outstanding characteristics of scenic beauty.

(c) The registry shall be maintained by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(d) The registry shall be prepared in a manner which will enable the Division of Arkansas Heritage to include registry records in its environmental review procedures.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5666, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 999, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-60-106 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 60 / Section 15-60-106
License tax
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, group of persons, association, partnership, copartnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, or trust engaged in the business of milling, sampling, concentrating, reducing, refining, purchasing, or receiving for sale ores, concentrates, or amalgams bearing quicksilver or mercury shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) a year to each county in which he, she, or it engages in business. (b) Every person, group of persons, association, partnership, copartnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, or trust engaged in the business of purchasing for resale distilled or refined quicksilver or mercury shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) a year to each county in which he, she, or it engages in business. (c) The license tax provided for in this chapter is for the privilege of engaging in the businesses set out in the provisions of this chapter and entitles the licensee to a permit to carry on the business or occupation. Acts 1943, No. 86, §§ 2, 3, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 52-802, 52-803, 52-816.

(a) Every person, group of persons, association, partnership, copartnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, or trust engaged in the business of milling, sampling, concentrating, reducing, refining, purchasing, or receiving for sale ores, concentrates, or amalgams bearing quicksilver or mercury shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) a year to each county in which he, she, or it engages in business.

(b) Every person, group of persons, association, partnership, copartnership, firm, joint-stock company, corporation, or trust engaged in the business of purchasing for resale distilled or refined quicksilver or mercury shall pay a license tax of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) a year to each county in which he, she, or it engages in business.

(c) The license tax provided for in this chapter is for the privilege of engaging in the businesses set out in the provisions of this chapter and entitles the licensee to a permit to carry on the business or occupation.

Acts 1943, No. 86, §§ 2, 3, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 52-802, 52-803, 52-816.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-905 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-4-905
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 567, § 25; 1961, No. 21, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1625; Acts 2001, No. 64, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 567, § 25; 1961, No. 21, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1625; Acts 2001, No. 64, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1802 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 18 / Section 15-5-1802
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide financing for energy efficiency projects for state entities under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89. (b) It is found and determined that: (1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and (2) The duties imposed upon the state entities and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety. Added by Act 2013, No. 1252,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide financing for energy efficiency projects for state entities under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 89.

(b) It is found and determined that: (1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and (2) The duties imposed upon the state entities and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety.

(1) This subchapter is in furtherance of a public purpose; and

(2) The duties imposed upon the state entities and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in this subchapter are in furtherance of the conservation of the environment, efficient government spending, and the protection of the public health, welfare, and safety.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1252,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-316 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-20-316
Exemptions to sections 15-20-314 and 15-20-315
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315 shall be deemed to apply to: (1) The acquisition of land or the construction of structures thereon required for the operation of railroad facilities; or (2) The construction of necessary public utility structures or facilities, the construction of which has been permitted by order of the Arkansas Public Service Commission or any successor agency, if the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission has been given notice of and an opportunity to comment upon and participate in each application and hearing which resulted in such an order of permission. Acts 1973, No. 112, §§ 15, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1415, 9-1416.

None of the provisions of §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315 shall be deemed to apply to:

(1) The acquisition of land or the construction of structures thereon required for the operation of railroad facilities; or

(2) The construction of necessary public utility structures or facilities, the construction of which has been permitted by order of the Arkansas Public Service Commission or any successor agency, if the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission has been given notice of and an opportunity to comment upon and participate in each application and hearing which resulted in such an order of permission.

Acts 1973, No. 112, §§ 15, 16; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 9-1415, 9-1416.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-13-201 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 13 / Subchapter 2 / Section 15-13-201
Alternative fuels production goal
Status: in_force

The per annum goal for alternative fuels production at production facilities in the state is fifty million gallons (50,000,000 gals.) by October 1, 2008. Acts 2007, No. 699, § 1.

The per annum goal for alternative fuels production at production facilities in the state is fifty million gallons (50,000,000 gals.) by October 1, 2008.

Acts 2007, No. 699, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-55-401 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 55 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-55-401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Lignite Development Act". Acts 2007, No. 641, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Lignite Development Act".

Acts 2007, No. 641, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-404 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 4 / Section 15-22-404
Sealing of well by judge upon failure of landowner
Status: in_force

Any owner of property on which an abandoned well, as defined by § 15-22-402 , is situated who fails to seal the well within ten (10) days after receipt of notice as provided by § 15-22-403 shall suffer the penalty of having the well sealed by the county judge or county employees under the county judge's supervision. Acts 1949, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1103.

Any owner of property on which an abandoned well, as defined by § 15-22-402 , is situated who fails to seal the well within ten (10) days after receipt of notice as provided by § 15-22-403 shall suffer the penalty of having the well sealed by the county judge or county employees under the county judge's supervision.

Acts 1949, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-710 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-4-710
Notice to State Board of Finance - Disposition of bond debt service amount
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Economic Development Council shall notify the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved when it has determined to issue bonds under this subchapter and the amount that will be needed each month after the bonds are issued to provide for the payment, when due, of interest, principal, trustee's and paying agent's fees and any other necessary expenses and to provide for the establishing and maintaining of reserves, if the council determines to establish reserves. The monthly amount is referred to in this section as the "bond debt service amount". (b) After receipt of notice, the board or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved shall set aside the bond debt service amount out of interest derived from the investment of state funds pursuant to § 19-3-219 [repealed]. (c) The bond debt service amount shall not be deposited into or deemed to be a part of the State Treasury for purposes of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 29; Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 12; Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 20; or any other constitutional or statutory provision, but shall be paid directly to the council for deposit into a special fund of the council in a bank or trust company selected by the council designated "Guaranty Bond Fund", also known as the "fund". (d) Moneys in the fund shall be used to pay interest, principal, trustee's and paying agent's fees and to establish and maintain reserves all as shall be specified by the council in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing and securing the bonds. (e) The interest earnings, meaning the bond debt service amount transferred directly to the council, are declared to be cash funds restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as authorized in this subchapter. (f) So long as any bonds issued under this subchapter are unpaid, no changes shall be made in laws of the State of Arkansas which would or could result in the council's not receiving as cash funds amounts of interest equaling the bond debt service amount. Acts 1969, No. 397, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-567.

(a) The Arkansas Economic Development Council shall notify the State Board of Finance or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved when it has determined to issue bonds under this subchapter and the amount that will be needed each month after the bonds are issued to provide for the payment, when due, of interest, principal, trustee's and paying agent's fees and any other necessary expenses and to provide for the establishing and maintaining of reserves, if the council determines to establish reserves. The monthly amount is referred to in this section as the "bond debt service amount".

(b) After receipt of notice, the board or the appropriate officer, board, or agency then having jurisdiction over the moneys involved shall set aside the bond debt service amount out of interest derived from the investment of state funds pursuant to § 19-3-219 [repealed].

(c) The bond debt service amount shall not be deposited into or deemed to be a part of the State Treasury for purposes of Arkansas Constitution, Article 5, § 29; Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 12; Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 20; or any other constitutional or statutory provision, but shall be paid directly to the council for deposit into a special fund of the council in a bank or trust company selected by the council designated "Guaranty Bond Fund", also known as the "fund".

(d) Moneys in the fund shall be used to pay interest, principal, trustee's and paying agent's fees and to establish and maintain reserves all as shall be specified by the council in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing and securing the bonds.

(e) The interest earnings, meaning the bond debt service amount transferred directly to the council, are declared to be cash funds restricted in their use and dedicated and to be used solely as authorized in this subchapter.

(f) So long as any bonds issued under this subchapter are unpaid, no changes shall be made in laws of the State of Arkansas which would or could result in the council's not receiving as cash funds amounts of interest equaling the bond debt service amount.

Acts 1969, No. 397, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-567.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-11-508 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 5 / Section 15-11-508
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent, and the purpose of this subchapter is complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this subchapter, and all powers granted by this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers. Acts 1997, No. 291, § 8.

This subchapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent, and the purpose of this subchapter is complete and independent authority for the performance of each and every act and thing authorized by this subchapter, and all powers granted by this subchapter shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate such intent and purposes and not as a limitation of powers.

Acts 1997, No. 291, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-1108 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 11 / Section 15-72-1108
Legal title
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect: (1) The time at which legal title to oil and gas may pass by agreement or operation of law subject to an oil and gas lien; (2) The right of a first purchaser to take or receive oil and gas under the terms of a lease, provided that the lease shall not modify, waive, or abrogate in any respect the rights of an interest owner under this subchapter; or (3) Subject to § 15-72-1109 , the right of a first purchaser to take or receive oil and gas under an agreement to sell. Added by Act 2021, No. 275,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter does not affect:

(1) The time at which legal title to oil and gas may pass by agreement or operation of law subject to an oil and gas lien;

(2) The right of a first purchaser to take or receive oil and gas under the terms of a lease, provided that the lease shall not modify, waive, or abrogate in any respect the rights of an interest owner under this subchapter; or

(3) Subject to § 15-72-1109 , the right of a first purchaser to take or receive oil and gas under an agreement to sell.

Added by Act 2021, No. 275,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-901 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-4-901
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 567, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1601.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 567, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-74-602 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 6 / Section 15-74-602
Fraudulently withholding payments
Status: in_force

(a) If the first purchaser, or owner of the right to drill and produce substituted for the first commercial purchaser as provided in this subchapter, violates this subchapter by willfully withholding payments without just cause or through bad faith from persons legally entitled to the proceeds from production, the court may award, in addition to the unpaid amount of proceeds and interest as provided in § 15-74-601 , a penalty in an amount not to exceed simple interest at a rate of fourteen percent (14%) per annum on the amount of the unpaid proceeds from the due date as provided in § 15-74-601 and a reasonable attorney's fee. (b) The terms of this section shall not be applicable to any producing unit or well that produces liquid hydrocarbons only, or liquid hydrocarbons associated with the production of gas, or gas produced associated with the production of liquid hydrocarbons. Acts 1981, No. 269, § 1; 1983, No. 448, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-525; Acts 1987, No. 94, §§ 2, 4.

(a) If the first purchaser, or owner of the right to drill and produce substituted for the first commercial purchaser as provided in this subchapter, violates this subchapter by willfully withholding payments without just cause or through bad faith from persons legally entitled to the proceeds from production, the court may award, in addition to the unpaid amount of proceeds and interest as provided in § 15-74-601 , a penalty in an amount not to exceed simple interest at a rate of fourteen percent (14%) per annum on the amount of the unpaid proceeds from the due date as provided in § 15-74-601 and a reasonable attorney's fee.

(b) The terms of this section shall not be applicable to any producing unit or well that produces liquid hydrocarbons only, or liquid hydrocarbons associated with the production of gas, or gas produced associated with the production of liquid hydrocarbons.

Acts 1981, No. 269, § 1; 1983, No. 448, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-525; Acts 1987, No. 94, §§ 2, 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-57-307 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-57-307
Rules
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission may adopt and promulgate rules necessary to administer the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1160, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 827, § 6.

The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission may adopt and promulgate rules necessary to administer the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1160, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 827, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-11-707 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-11-707
Funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission agrees to make available an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) for fiscal year 2011-2012 for the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program for the development of wildlife observation trails under this subchapter from moneys that the commission has received from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale. (2) The General Assembly recognizes that the agreement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not constitute: (A) A mandate by the General Assembly; (B) An appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; or (C) A waiver or relinquishment by the commission of the authority vested in the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35. (3) Before moneys are distributed under this section, the commission shall retain the right to approve or disapprove the release of moneys. (4) Future funding for the program is subject to the review under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section and shall be determined by and distributed from the availability of royalties from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale that the commission receives or from money from other sources. (b) (1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the commission agree to execute a memorandum of understanding to delineate each party's participation, obligation, and cooperation in the program sufficient to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter. (2) The subjects agree to review the memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section every two (2) years to evaluate the effectiveness and success of the program and to reexamine the need for moneys to be made available to the grant recipients to fund the development and maintenance of wildlife observation trails. (3) If both the commission and the department agree that the program meets or exceeds the purpose of the legislation or agree that to discontinue the program would result in an undue disruption of progress, then the parties shall reexecute a memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section. (c) An agreement for funding in a memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section and a distribution of money under this section requires the final approval of the commission. (d) The maximum grant amount for a single project funded under the program is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5654, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 686, § 1; 2011, No. 1041, § 5.

(a) (1) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission agrees to make available an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) for fiscal year 2011-2012 for the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program for the development of wildlife observation trails under this subchapter from moneys that the commission has received from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale. (2) The General Assembly recognizes that the agreement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not constitute: (A) A mandate by the General Assembly; (B) An appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; or (C) A waiver or relinquishment by the commission of the authority vested in the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35. (3) Before moneys are distributed under this section, the commission shall retain the right to approve or disapprove the release of moneys. (4) Future funding for the program is subject to the review under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section and shall be determined by and distributed from the availability of royalties from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale that the commission receives or from money from other sources.

(1) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission agrees to make available an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000) for fiscal year 2011-2012 for the Wildlife Observation Trails Pilot Program for the development of wildlife observation trails under this subchapter from moneys that the commission has received from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale.

(2) The General Assembly recognizes that the agreement under subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not constitute: (A) A mandate by the General Assembly; (B) An appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; or (C) A waiver or relinquishment by the commission of the authority vested in the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35.

(A) A mandate by the General Assembly;

(B) An appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; or

(C) A waiver or relinquishment by the commission of the authority vested in the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35.

(3) Before moneys are distributed under this section, the commission shall retain the right to approve or disapprove the release of moneys.

(4) Future funding for the program is subject to the review under subdivisions (b)(2) and (3) of this section and shall be determined by and distributed from the availability of royalties from oil and gas leases in the Fayetteville Shale that the commission receives or from money from other sources.

(b) (1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the commission agree to execute a memorandum of understanding to delineate each party's participation, obligation, and cooperation in the program sufficient to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter. (2) The subjects agree to review the memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section every two (2) years to evaluate the effectiveness and success of the program and to reexamine the need for moneys to be made available to the grant recipients to fund the development and maintenance of wildlife observation trails. (3) If both the commission and the department agree that the program meets or exceeds the purpose of the legislation or agree that to discontinue the program would result in an undue disruption of progress, then the parties shall reexecute a memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(1) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and the commission agree to execute a memorandum of understanding to delineate each party's participation, obligation, and cooperation in the program sufficient to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) The subjects agree to review the memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section every two (2) years to evaluate the effectiveness and success of the program and to reexamine the need for moneys to be made available to the grant recipients to fund the development and maintenance of wildlife observation trails.

(3) If both the commission and the department agree that the program meets or exceeds the purpose of the legislation or agree that to discontinue the program would result in an undue disruption of progress, then the parties shall reexecute a memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section.

(c) An agreement for funding in a memorandum of understanding under subdivision (b)(1) of this section and a distribution of money under this section requires the final approval of the commission.

(d) The maximum grant amount for a single project funded under the program is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5654, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 686, § 1; 2011, No. 1041, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2803 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 28 / Section 15-4-2803
Tax credit for biodiesel suppliers
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be allowed a credit against the income tax imposed by the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., in an amount as determined in subsection (b) of this section to a biodiesel supplier for the cost of the facilities and equipment used directly in the wholesale or retail distribution of biodiesel fuels. (b) The amount of the credit allowed shall be equal to five percent (5%) of the cost of the facilities and equipment. (c) The costs of service contracts, sales tax, or acquisition of undeveloped land shall not be included in determining the amount of the credit. (d) (1) No income tax credit shall be claimed by a supplier for any facility or equipment that is in use on or before the certification of the company for tax credits or for which a tax credit was previously claimed by a supplier for any other tax year. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply if any entity is sold and the entity is entitled to an income tax credit under this subchapter. (3) The tax credit provided in subsection (b) of this section may be carried forward for a period not to exceed three (3) years. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1149,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2003, No. 1287, § 1; 2005, No. 2223, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 1.

(a) There shall be allowed a credit against the income tax imposed by the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., in an amount as determined in subsection (b) of this section to a biodiesel supplier for the cost of the facilities and equipment used directly in the wholesale or retail distribution of biodiesel fuels.

(b) The amount of the credit allowed shall be equal to five percent (5%) of the cost of the facilities and equipment.

(c) The costs of service contracts, sales tax, or acquisition of undeveloped land shall not be included in determining the amount of the credit.

(d) (1) No income tax credit shall be claimed by a supplier for any facility or equipment that is in use on or before the certification of the company for tax credits or for which a tax credit was previously claimed by a supplier for any other tax year. (2) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply if any entity is sold and the entity is entitled to an income tax credit under this subchapter. (3) The tax credit provided in subsection (b) of this section may be carried forward for a period not to exceed three (3) years.

(1) No income tax credit shall be claimed by a supplier for any facility or equipment that is in use on or before the certification of the company for tax credits or for which a tax credit was previously claimed by a supplier for any other tax year.

(2) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply if any entity is sold and the entity is entitled to an income tax credit under this subchapter.

(3) The tax credit provided in subsection (b) of this section may be carried forward for a period not to exceed three (3) years.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1149,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2003, No. 1287, § 1; 2005, No. 2223, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 10, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-32-101 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-32-101
Boundaries to be ascertained before timber is cut
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who desires to cut and remove any timber from any land in this state, unless the land has been surveyed and the boundaries thereof ascertained and known, before cutting and removing the timber, the person shall: (1) Cause the land to be surveyed and the metes and bounds of the land marked and plainly established; (2) Rely in good faith on an existing marked line or established corners; or (3) Acquire a document signed by the landowner selling the timber and signed by the adjoining landowners, indicating that the landowners agree on the location of the boundary. (b) This section shall apply to any person purchasing timber rights from lands of this state as well as to landowners. (c) The provisions of this section are not intended to repeal or in any manner interfere with the provisions of Acts 1883, No. 83. (d) Any person who shall be found guilty of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have committed a misdemeanor and shall be fined, for each offense, in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300) and may be imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months. (e) This section shall not apply to the cutting and removing of timber by a public utility or its contractors for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a right-of-way. Acts 1885, No. 45, §§ 1-3, p. 50; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7018, 7019; Pope's Dig., §§ 8998, 8999; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 54-201, 54-202, 54-202n; Acts 2001, No. 544, § 1.

(a) Any person who desires to cut and remove any timber from any land in this state, unless the land has been surveyed and the boundaries thereof ascertained and known, before cutting and removing the timber, the person shall: (1) Cause the land to be surveyed and the metes and bounds of the land marked and plainly established; (2) Rely in good faith on an existing marked line or established corners; or (3) Acquire a document signed by the landowner selling the timber and signed by the adjoining landowners, indicating that the landowners agree on the location of the boundary.

(1) Cause the land to be surveyed and the metes and bounds of the land marked and plainly established;

(2) Rely in good faith on an existing marked line or established corners; or

(3) Acquire a document signed by the landowner selling the timber and signed by the adjoining landowners, indicating that the landowners agree on the location of the boundary.

(b) This section shall apply to any person purchasing timber rights from lands of this state as well as to landowners.

(c) The provisions of this section are not intended to repeal or in any manner interfere with the provisions of Acts 1883, No. 83.

(d) Any person who shall be found guilty of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have committed a misdemeanor and shall be fined, for each offense, in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300) and may be imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months.

(e) This section shall not apply to the cutting and removing of timber by a public utility or its contractors for the purpose of constructing or maintaining a right-of-way.

Acts 1885, No. 45, §§ 1-3, p. 50; C. & M. Dig., §§ 7018, 7019; Pope's Dig., §§ 8998, 8999; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 54-201, 54-202, 54-202n; Acts 2001, No. 544, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2011 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 20 / Section 15-4-2011
Sunset
Status: in_force

The opportunity to apply for a tax incentive provided by this subchapter expires on June 30, 2032. Amended by Act 2021, No. 797,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 367,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 919, § 11; 2009, No. 816, § 1.

The opportunity to apply for a tax incentive provided by this subchapter expires on June 30, 2032.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 797,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 367,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 919, § 11; 2009, No. 816, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-57-312 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 57 / Subchapter 3 / Section 15-57-312
Permit as state property
Status: in_force

Although issued to the operator, the permit is at all times the property of the State of Arkansas. Upon the expiration, suspension, or termination thereof, the operator shall promptly deliver the permit to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Acts 1991, No. 827, § 11.

Although issued to the operator, the permit is at all times the property of the State of Arkansas. Upon the expiration, suspension, or termination thereof, the operator shall promptly deliver the permit to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission.

Acts 1991, No. 827, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1901 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 19 / Section 15-5-1901
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Loan Financing Act". Added by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2017.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Student Loan Financing Act".

Added by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-11-904 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 11 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-11-904
Creation of arts and cultural districts
Status: in_force

(a) The following may apply to the Arkansas Arts Council to designate an arts and cultural district: (1) A city or county for an area within the city or county; (2) With the prior consent of the city, a county, on its own behalf or on behalf of a city, for an area in the city; or (3) Two (2) or more cities or counties jointly for an area at least partially located in each city or county. (b) The application shall: (1) Be in the form and manner and contain the information required by the council; (2) Contain sufficient information to allow the council to determine if the proposed arts and cultural district qualifies under § 15-11-902(2) ; and (3) Be submitted for a city or county by the chief elected officer or, if none, the governing body of the city or county. Acts 2011, No. 1030, § 1.

(a) The following may apply to the Arkansas Arts Council to designate an arts and cultural district: (1) A city or county for an area within the city or county; (2) With the prior consent of the city, a county, on its own behalf or on behalf of a city, for an area in the city; or (3) Two (2) or more cities or counties jointly for an area at least partially located in each city or county.

(1) A city or county for an area within the city or county;

(2) With the prior consent of the city, a county, on its own behalf or on behalf of a city, for an area in the city; or

(3) Two (2) or more cities or counties jointly for an area at least partially located in each city or county.

(b) The application shall: (1) Be in the form and manner and contain the information required by the council; (2) Contain sufficient information to allow the council to determine if the proposed arts and cultural district qualifies under § 15-11-902(2) ; and (3) Be submitted for a city or county by the chief elected officer or, if none, the governing body of the city or county.

(1) Be in the form and manner and contain the information required by the council;

(2) Contain sufficient information to allow the council to determine if the proposed arts and cultural district qualifies under § 15-11-902(2) ; and

(3) Be submitted for a city or county by the chief elected officer or, if none, the governing body of the city or county.

Acts 2011, No. 1030, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-102 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-4-102
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This section and §§ 15-4-101 , 15-4-201 - 15-4-204 , 15-4-206 , 15-4-209 , 15-4-210 , and § 15-4-501 et seq. shall be construed liberally. (b) The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, or things. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1185,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1979, No. 65, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-540.

(a) This section and §§ 15-4-101 , 15-4-201 - 15-4-204 , 15-4-206 , 15-4-209 , 15-4-210 , and § 15-4-501 et seq. shall be construed liberally.

(b) The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, or things.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1185,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1979, No. 65, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-540.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-714 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 7 / Section 15-22-714
Bonds as general obligations of state - Pledge of revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds shall be the direct general obligations of the State of Arkansas for the payment of debt service on which the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas are irrevocably pledged so long as any such bonds are outstanding. (b) The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state as that term is defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and such amount of general revenues as is necessary is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall be and remain pledged for that purpose. Acts 1987, No. 686, § 10.

(a) The bonds shall be the direct general obligations of the State of Arkansas for the payment of debt service on which the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas are irrevocably pledged so long as any such bonds are outstanding.

(b) The bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the state as that term is defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., and such amount of general revenues as is necessary is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall be and remain pledged for that purpose.

Acts 1987, No. 686, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-111 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 31 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-31-111
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized to charge private landowners a rate not to exceed four dollars ($4.00) per acre for the preparation of timber management plans. (b) The proceeds from the charge shall be used to provide for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the commission. (c) The commission is authorized to promulgate such rules necessary to administer the fees, rates, tolls, or charges for services established by this section and is directed to prescribe and collect such fees, rates, tolls, or charges for the services delivered by the commission in such manner as may be necessary to support the programs of the commission as directed by the Governor and General Assembly. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1151, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 865, §§ 2, 3; 1993, No. 1112, §§ 2, 3.

(a) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized to charge private landowners a rate not to exceed four dollars ($4.00) per acre for the preparation of timber management plans.

(b) The proceeds from the charge shall be used to provide for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the commission.

(c) The commission is authorized to promulgate such rules necessary to administer the fees, rates, tolls, or charges for services established by this section and is directed to prescribe and collect such fees, rates, tolls, or charges for the services delivered by the commission in such manner as may be necessary to support the programs of the commission as directed by the Governor and General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1151, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 865, §§ 2, 3; 1993, No. 1112, §§ 2, 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-1216 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 12 / Section 15-22-1216
Meter required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each registered water user shall install and maintain a meter at its expense in conformance with the standards and specifications issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the purpose of measuring and recording the quantity of aquifer water drawn by the registered water user. (2) Each significant water user shall maintain at its expense a meter purchased and installed by the Sparta Aquifer critical groundwater county conservation board. (b) Each meter shall be accessible to agents of the commission and the board during reasonable business hours. Acts 1999, No. 1050, § 16.

(a) (1) Each registered water user shall install and maintain a meter at its expense in conformance with the standards and specifications issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the purpose of measuring and recording the quantity of aquifer water drawn by the registered water user. (2) Each significant water user shall maintain at its expense a meter purchased and installed by the Sparta Aquifer critical groundwater county conservation board.

(1) Each registered water user shall install and maintain a meter at its expense in conformance with the standards and specifications issued by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for the purpose of measuring and recording the quantity of aquifer water drawn by the registered water user.

(2) Each significant water user shall maintain at its expense a meter purchased and installed by the Sparta Aquifer critical groundwater county conservation board.

(b) Each meter shall be accessible to agents of the commission and the board during reasonable business hours.

Acts 1999, No. 1050, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1908 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 19 / Section 15-5-1908
Purchase of student loan notes
Status: in_force

Before purchasing a guaranteed educational loan note or an education loan note under this subchapter, the Student Loan Authority Division of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall reasonably determine that: (1) The guaranteed educational loan note or education loan note represents a guaranteed educational loan or education loan actually disbursed to a qualified borrower; (2) Due diligence both in making and collecting the guaranteed educational loan or education loan has been exercised with respect to that guaranteed educational loan or education loan; (3) The guaranteed educational loan or education loan meets such other reasonable criteria as may be established from time to time by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; and (4) Other defects do not exist affecting the ability of the guaranteed educational loan or education loan to be guaranteed. Amended by Act 2019, No. 384,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2017.

Before purchasing a guaranteed educational loan note or an education loan note under this subchapter, the Student Loan Authority Division of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall reasonably determine that:

(1) The guaranteed educational loan note or education loan note represents a guaranteed educational loan or education loan actually disbursed to a qualified borrower;

(2) Due diligence both in making and collecting the guaranteed educational loan or education loan has been exercised with respect to that guaranteed educational loan or education loan;

(3) The guaranteed educational loan or education loan meets such other reasonable criteria as may be established from time to time by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; and

(4) Other defects do not exist affecting the ability of the guaranteed educational loan or education loan to be guaranteed.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 384,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 824,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-2403 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 24 / Section 15-4-2403
Exemption from taxes
Status: in_force

Sales of natural gas and electricity to taxpayers qualified to receive the benefits of this subchapter for use in connection with the steel mill shall be exempt from the gross receipts tax levied by the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., and any other state or local tax administered under the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 541, § 3.

Sales of natural gas and electricity to taxpayers qualified to receive the benefits of this subchapter for use in connection with the steel mill shall be exempt from the gross receipts tax levied by the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., and any other state or local tax administered under the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., and the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq.

Acts 2001, No. 541, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1208 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 12 / Section 15-5-1208
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and accrued interest on those bonds. (b) The authority may sell the refunding bonds and use the proceeds to retire the outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter, exchange the refunding bonds for the outstanding bonds, or refund the bonds in the manner provided by any other applicable statute. Acts 1995, No. 1054, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Development Finance Authority may provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and accrued interest on those bonds.

(b) The authority may sell the refunding bonds and use the proceeds to retire the outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter, exchange the refunding bonds for the outstanding bonds, or refund the bonds in the manner provided by any other applicable statute.

Acts 1995, No. 1054, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-902 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-23-902
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "City" means any city of the first class, any city of the second class, or any incorporated town established by the laws of the State of Arkansas; (2) "County" means any county in the State of Arkansas; (3) "Port Priority Improvement Program" means a governmental program to award funds to port authorities to encourage the development of port infrastructure, including the engineering and construction; and (4) "Public Port Authority" or "port authority" means: (A) A port authority created under the Metropolitan Port Authority Act of 1961, § 14-185-101 et seq.; (B) A municipal port authority created under § 14-186-201 et seq.; and (C) An authority created under the Regional Intermodal Facilities Act, § 14-143-101 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 1546, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "City" means any city of the first class, any city of the second class, or any incorporated town established by the laws of the State of Arkansas;

(2) "County" means any county in the State of Arkansas;

(3) "Port Priority Improvement Program" means a governmental program to award funds to port authorities to encourage the development of port infrastructure, including the engineering and construction; and

(4) "Public Port Authority" or "port authority" means: (A) A port authority created under the Metropolitan Port Authority Act of 1961, § 14-185-101 et seq.; (B) A municipal port authority created under § 14-186-201 et seq.; and (C) An authority created under the Regional Intermodal Facilities Act, § 14-143-101 et seq.

(A) A port authority created under the Metropolitan Port Authority Act of 1961, § 14-185-101 et seq.;

(B) A municipal port authority created under § 14-186-201 et seq.; and

(C) An authority created under the Regional Intermodal Facilities Act, § 14-143-101 et seq.

Acts 2001, No. 1546, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-42-126 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 42 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-42-126
Reciprocity agreements - Nonresidents over 65
Status: in_force

(a) Any nonresident, sixty-five (65) years of age or older, whose home state does not require nonresident fishing or hunting licenses for persons sixty-five (65) years of age and older, shall not be required to purchase a nonresident fishing or hunting license to lawfully hunt or fish in this state, provided that person possesses a valid hunting or fishing license issued by his or her home state for the species of fish or game he or she is attempting to take. (b) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission is authorized to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states and issue necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this section. Acts 1991, No. 282, § 1.

(a) Any nonresident, sixty-five (65) years of age or older, whose home state does not require nonresident fishing or hunting licenses for persons sixty-five (65) years of age and older, shall not be required to purchase a nonresident fishing or hunting license to lawfully hunt or fish in this state, provided that person possesses a valid hunting or fishing license issued by his or her home state for the species of fish or game he or she is attempting to take.

(b) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission is authorized to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states and issue necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this section.

Acts 1991, No. 282, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-20-1315 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 13 / Section 15-20-1315
No impairment of bond obligations
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter constitutes a contract between the state and the registered owners of all bonds issued under this subchapter. (b) The contract shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or any taxpayer. (c) In like suit against the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate agency, officer, or official of the state, the courts shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged hereunder and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues by injunction or mandamus. (d) Without limiting any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, a bondholder may by an appropriate action including without limitation injunction or mandamus compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials under this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 631, § 1.

(a) This subchapter constitutes a contract between the state and the registered owners of all bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) The contract shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise shall be enjoined by the courts at the suit of any bondholder or any taxpayer.

(c) In like suit against the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, the Treasurer of State, or other appropriate agency, officer, or official of the state, the courts shall prevent a diversion of any revenues pledged hereunder and shall compel the restoration of diverted revenues by injunction or mandamus.

(d) Without limiting any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, a bondholder may by an appropriate action including without limitation injunction or mandamus compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state and its officers and officials under this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 631, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-1216 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 12 / Section 15-4-1216
Bonds and notes of the company
Status: in_force

(a) (1) From time to time as the conduct of its business requires, any company organized under the provisions of this subchapter may issue and sell at such price and on such terms as the board of directors or the management committee shall determine its bonds and notes not to exceed in a total aggregate amount outstanding at any one (1) time ten (10) times the total amount of its fully paid common stock or units of interest, its fully paid issued and outstanding preferred stock, if any, and the amount of its earned surplus in excess of a reserve set aside therefrom equal in amount to five percent (5%) of the aggregate total amount of loans of the company outstanding at any one (1) time. (2) However, the validity of the bonds and notes of the company valued at the time of issuance and delivery shall not thereafter be affected if in excess of such ratio. (b) (1) The bonds and notes of the company shall: (A) Be in such form and denominations; (B) Have such dates and maturities; (C) Bear interest payable at such times and places within or without the state; and (D) Contain such provisions as to registration of ownership if registration is deemed desirable, all as the directors of a corporation or the management committee of a limited liability company shall determine in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) The bonds and notes of the company shall be executed by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the company and be sealed with the company seal. (B) In the event any of the officers whose signatures appear on any obligation shall cease to be officers before the delivery of those obligations, those signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery. (c) All bonds and notes of a company issued under the provisions of this subchapter, unless otherwise limited by the express provisions thereof and irrespective of the date of issue, shall be on a parity as to security and shall be secured by a lien on the entire assets of the company. The lien shall be a first lien and superior to all other debts and to all other encumbrances of whatsoever nature on all of the assets of the company. (d) In the discretion of the directors of the corporation, the earned surplus of a corporation, in whole or in part, may be invested as provided in the bylaws of the corporation and retained in reserve to meet losses and contingencies of the corporation. (e) The undistributed earnings of a limited liability company, in whole or in part, in the discretion of the management committee of a limited liability company, may be invested as provided in the operating agreement of the limited liability company and retained in reserves to meet losses and contingencies of the limited liability company. Acts 1991, No. 1029, § 16; 1999, No. 37, § 15.

(a) (1) From time to time as the conduct of its business requires, any company organized under the provisions of this subchapter may issue and sell at such price and on such terms as the board of directors or the management committee shall determine its bonds and notes not to exceed in a total aggregate amount outstanding at any one (1) time ten (10) times the total amount of its fully paid common stock or units of interest, its fully paid issued and outstanding preferred stock, if any, and the amount of its earned surplus in excess of a reserve set aside therefrom equal in amount to five percent (5%) of the aggregate total amount of loans of the company outstanding at any one (1) time. (2) However, the validity of the bonds and notes of the company valued at the time of issuance and delivery shall not thereafter be affected if in excess of such ratio.

(1) From time to time as the conduct of its business requires, any company organized under the provisions of this subchapter may issue and sell at such price and on such terms as the board of directors or the management committee shall determine its bonds and notes not to exceed in a total aggregate amount outstanding at any one (1) time ten (10) times the total amount of its fully paid common stock or units of interest, its fully paid issued and outstanding preferred stock, if any, and the amount of its earned surplus in excess of a reserve set aside therefrom equal in amount to five percent (5%) of the aggregate total amount of loans of the company outstanding at any one (1) time.

(2) However, the validity of the bonds and notes of the company valued at the time of issuance and delivery shall not thereafter be affected if in excess of such ratio.

(b) (1) The bonds and notes of the company shall: (A) Be in such form and denominations; (B) Have such dates and maturities; (C) Bear interest payable at such times and places within or without the state; and (D) Contain such provisions as to registration of ownership if registration is deemed desirable, all as the directors of a corporation or the management committee of a limited liability company shall determine in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) The bonds and notes of the company shall be executed by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the company and be sealed with the company seal. (B) In the event any of the officers whose signatures appear on any obligation shall cease to be officers before the delivery of those obligations, those signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery.

(1) The bonds and notes of the company shall: (A) Be in such form and denominations; (B) Have such dates and maturities; (C) Bear interest payable at such times and places within or without the state; and (D) Contain such provisions as to registration of ownership if registration is deemed desirable, all as the directors of a corporation or the management committee of a limited liability company shall determine in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.

(A) Be in such form and denominations;

(B) Have such dates and maturities;

(C) Bear interest payable at such times and places within or without the state; and

(D) Contain such provisions as to registration of ownership if registration is deemed desirable, all as the directors of a corporation or the management committee of a limited liability company shall determine in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.

all as the directors of a corporation or the management committee of a limited liability company shall determine in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) (A) The bonds and notes of the company shall be executed by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the company and be sealed with the company seal. (B) In the event any of the officers whose signatures appear on any obligation shall cease to be officers before the delivery of those obligations, those signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery.

(A) The bonds and notes of the company shall be executed by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the company and be sealed with the company seal.

(B) In the event any of the officers whose signatures appear on any obligation shall cease to be officers before the delivery of those obligations, those signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery.

(c) All bonds and notes of a company issued under the provisions of this subchapter, unless otherwise limited by the express provisions thereof and irrespective of the date of issue, shall be on a parity as to security and shall be secured by a lien on the entire assets of the company. The lien shall be a first lien and superior to all other debts and to all other encumbrances of whatsoever nature on all of the assets of the company.

(d) In the discretion of the directors of the corporation, the earned surplus of a corporation, in whole or in part, may be invested as provided in the bylaws of the corporation and retained in reserve to meet losses and contingencies of the corporation.

(e) The undistributed earnings of a limited liability company, in whole or in part, in the discretion of the management committee of a limited liability company, may be invested as provided in the operating agreement of the limited liability company and retained in reserves to meet losses and contingencies of the limited liability company.

Acts 1991, No. 1029, § 16; 1999, No. 37, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-75-110 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 75 / Subchapter 1 / Section 15-75-110
Reports
Status: in_force

Reports of the sales, shipment, and installation of containers and systems shall be made by manufacturers, jobbers, and dealers on such forms and in such manner as may be provided by rule of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1266, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1965, No. 31, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-718.

Reports of the sales, shipment, and installation of containers and systems shall be made by manufacturers, jobbers, and dealers on such forms and in such manner as may be provided by rule of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1266, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 31, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 53-718.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-903 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-4-903
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 567, § 2; 1985, No. 667, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1602.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 567, § 2; 1985, No. 667, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-4-912 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 9 / Section 15-4-912
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 567, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1608.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 426,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 567, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 67-1608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-5-1409 — AR Code / Title 15 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 14 / Section 15-5-1409
Powers of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall have the power to promulgate rules and make any contract, execute any document, perform any act, or enter into any financial or other transaction necessary to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1089, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1791, § 9.

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority shall have the power to promulgate rules and make any contract, execute any document, perform any act, or enter into any financial or other transaction necessary to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1089, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1791, § 9.