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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 12 - SPARTA AQUIFER CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTIES' REMEDIATION ACT (§§ 15-22-1201 — 15-22-1218) › Section 15-22-1216 - Meter required

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 12 - SPARTA AQUIFER CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTIES' REMEDIATION ACT (§§ 15-22-1201 — 15-22-1218) › Section 15-22-1217 - Violation - Penalty

(a)
Any registered water user or significant water user who shall fail to report as set forth in §
15-22-1215
shall be subject to an administrative penalty at the rate of two (2) times the conservation fee owed, payable to the Sparta Aquifer critical groundwater county conservation board.
(b)
Any person who intentionally or willfully makes any false report under the provisions of this subchapter or who tampers with any meter required by this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Acts 1999, No. 1050, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 12 - SPARTA AQUIFER CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTIES' REMEDIATION ACT (§§ 15-22-1201 — 15-22-1218) › Section 15-22-1218 - Rules and regulations

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and each Sparta Aquifer critical groundwater county conservation board are authorized to issue rules and regulations and to conduct investigations for the purpose of implementing and carrying out the terms of this subchapter.
Acts 1999, No. 1050, § 19.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1301 - Water resources - Bonds

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may issue revenue bonds from time to time whether or not the interest on the bonds is subject to federal income taxation to provide:
(1)
Funds for the:
(A)
Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund established by §
15-5-901
;
(B)
Safe Drinking Water Fund established by §
15-22-1102
;
(C)
Arkansas Water Development Fund established by §
15-22-507
;
(D)
Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Systems Revolving Fund established by §
19-5-310
; and
(E)
Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund established by §
15-22-808
; and
(2)
Financing all or a portion of the costs of:
(A)
Water systems;
(B)
Wastewater systems;
(C)
Solid and hazardous waste facilities;
(D)
Recycling facilities;
(E)
Nonpoint source pollution management programs;
(F)
Wetland conservation and management plans;
(G)
Irrigation systems;
(H)
Flood control and drainage systems;
(I)
Water conservation projects and facilities;
(J)
Navigation systems, including port facilities;
(K)
Land and water reclamation projects; and
(L)
Other environmental or water development projects.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1302 - Legal counsel - Underwriter

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may engage legal counsel and an underwriter or underwriters to facilitate the issuance and sale of bonds to be issued under this subchapter.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1303 - Tax exempt status of bonds - Investment in bonds

(a)
Any bonds issued under this subchapter and the interest paid on the bonds shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and the exemption shall include income, inheritance, and property taxes.
(b)
(1)
Any municipality, board, commission, or other authority established by ordinance of any municipality or the boards of trustees, respectively, of the firemen's relief and pension fund and the policemen's pension and relief fund of any municipality or the board of trustees of any retirement system created by the General Assembly, in its discretion, may invest any of its funds not immediately needed for its purposes in bonds issued under this subchapter.
(2)
Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1304 - Gubernatorial approval

(a)
When gubernatorial approval is required by the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code,
26 U.S.C. § 1
et seq., as amended, or any other federal or state law, the Governor may approve the issuance of bonds by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission upon receipt of written request for approval from the commission.
(b)
The written request shall state that the commission has conducted a public hearing pursuant to appropriate public notice concerning the purposes for which the bonds are to be issued.
(c)
The written request shall also summarize the comments made and questions posed at the public hearing.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 84, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1305 - Bonds - Form - Terms

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall authorize by resolution the issuance of bonds under this subchapter.
(2)
The commission shall determine with regard to the bonds:
(A)
Form and denominations;
(B)
Date or dates;
(C)
Time of maturation;
(D)
Interest, including:
(i)
Times payable;
(ii)
Places within or without the state; and
(iii)
Rate or rates;
(E)
Terms and prices of redemption in advance of maturity; and
(F)
Terms and conditions.
(3)
The bonds shall be denominated in the currency of the United States.
(4)
The bonds shall have all the qualities of and shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of the state, subject to provisions as to registration.
(5)
The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that the commission deems reasonable and desirable, including, without limitation, those pertaining to the:
(A)
Maintenance of various funds and reserves;
(B)
Nature and extent of any security for payment of the bonds;
(C)
Custody and application of proceeds of the bonds;
(D)
Collection and disposition of revenues;
(E)
Investing for authorized purposes; and
(F)
Rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.
(b)
(1)
The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture between the commission and any financial institution within or without the state.
(2)
The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the commission, including without limitation, those pertaining to the:
(A)
Maintenance of various funds and reserves;
(B)
Nature and extent of any security for the payment of the bonds;
(C)
Custody and application of proceeds of the bonds;
(D)
Collection and disposition of revenues;
(E)
Investing and reinvesting of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and
(F)
Rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.
(c)
(1)
Any authorizing resolution and trust indenture relating to the issuance and security of the bonds shall constitute a contract between the commission and registered owners of the bonds.
(2)
(A)
The contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations therein shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract.
(B)
The covenants, agreements, and obligations of the commission may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1306 - Bonds - Sales

(a)
The bonds may be sold in a manner, either at public or private sale, and upon terms that the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes for which the bonds are issued.
(b)
The bonds may be sold at a price the commission may accept, including sale at discount.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1307 - Bonds - Signature - Seal

(a)
The bonds shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature of the Chair of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the manual or facsimile signature of any other director or officer authorized to do so by resolution of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.
(b)
If the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds shall cease to be officers before delivery of the bonds, their signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes.
(c)
Each bond shall be impressed or imprinted with the seal of the commission.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 85, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1308 - Bonds - Issuance - Payment

(a)
The face of each bond shall plainly state that the bond:
(1)
Has been issued under this subchapter;
(2)
Is an obligation only of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; and
(3)
Does not constitute:
(A)
An indebtedness of the state;
(B)
An indebtedness for which the faith and credit of the state or any of its revenues are pledged; or
(C)
An indebtedness secured by a lien on or a security interest in any property of the state.
(b)
The payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on and the trustee's and paying agent's fees in connection with the bonds may be secured by a lien on:
(1)
All or any part of the:
(A)
Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund;
(B)
Safe Drinking Water Fund;
(C)
Arkansas Water Development Fund;
(D)
Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Systems Revolving Fund; or
(E)
Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund; or
(2)
A pledge of:
(A)
Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness owned or acquired by the commission and the commission's interest in any revenue derived from the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness; or
(B)
Any collateral security held or received by the commission, including without limitation, facilities or projects financed with proceeds of the commission's bonds.
(c)
It shall not be necessary to the perfection of the lien and pledge for those purposes that the trustee in connection with the bond issue or the registered owners of the bonds take possession of the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness or collateral security.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1309 - Bonds - Effective date of lien of pledge

(a)
(1)
Any pledge of revenues, moneys, funds, or other property made by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall be valid and binding from the time the pledge is made.
(2)
The revenues, moneys, funds, or other property so pledged and received by the commission shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without physical delivery of the revenues, moneys, funds, or other property pledged and received by the commission or further act on the part of the commission.
(3)
The lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the commission, irrespective of whether the parties have notice of the lien of the pledge.
(b)
Neither the authorizing resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be filed or recorded except in the records of the commission.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1310 - Bonds - Refunding

(a)
Bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding either at maturity or in advance of maturity any bonds issued under this subchapter or any bonds issued by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to finance the Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund or the Safe Drinking Water Fund.
(b)
The refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded.
(c)
If sold, proceeds of the bonds may either be applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement of the bonds being refunded as specified by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds.
(d)
The authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same security for their payment as provided for the bonds being refunded.
(e)
Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of bonds.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1311 - Bonds - Security for public funds

Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be eligible to secure the deposit of public funds.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1312 - Immunity - Commissioners and officers

No commissioner or officer of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds under this subchapter unless he or she has acted with a corrupt intent.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 22 - WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-201 — 15-22-1313) › Subchapter 13 - REVENUE BONDS FOR WATER RESOURCES (§§ 15-22-1301 — 15-22-1313) › Section 15-22-1313 - Withholding general revenue turnback

(a)
Should any city, town, county, or political subdivision receiving general revenue turnback funds as defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, §
19-5-101
et seq., fail, neglect, or refuse to pay any installment of principal, interest, or financing fee for a period of more than ninety (90) days past the due date in accordance with the written instrument for the repayment of its bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness purchased by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission with proceeds of the commission's bonds issued under this subchapter, after notification to the city, town, county, or political subdivision, the commission may certify to the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State the:
(1)
Name of the city, town, county, or political subdivision; and
(2)
Amount of deficiencies ninety (90) days or more past due.
(b)
Upon certification, the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State are directed to withhold from the city's, town's, county's, or other political subdivision's share of general revenue turnback as the share is defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, §
19-5-101
et seq., the amount so certified as due the commission and to transfer the amount as directed by the commission for use as provided by law.
Acts 2003, No. 598, § 1; 2005, No. 1962, § 68.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-101 - Cache River declared nonnavigable

The General Assembly approves the declaration of the United States Congress in declaring the Cache River to be nonnavigable.
Acts 1917, No. 406, § 1, p. 1884; C. & M. Dig., § 7759; Pope's Dig., § 10151; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-102 - Mulberry River

(a)
(1)
The Mulberry River, from confluence with the Arkansas River, Section 12, Township 9 North, Range 29 West, upstream to headwaters west of Salus, North Line of Section 32, Township 13 North, Range 23 West, is declared to be a scenic river of the State of Arkansas.
(2)
It shall be unlawful to construct a permanent dam that would impound waters in the principal bed of the segment of the Mulberry River described in this subsection.
(b)
The Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act, §
15-23-301
et seq., shall not apply to the Mulberry River.
Acts 1985, No. 1086, §§ 1, 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-103 - Lee Creek Development Authorization Act of 1985

(a)
This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Lee Creek Development Authorization Act of 1985".
(b)
(1)
Authority is granted to develop that portion of the Lee Creek Waterway located in Crawford County, commencing at the three and two-tenths-mile point of Lee Creek, measured from the point of confluence of Lee Creek and the Arkansas River, and continuing from the three and two-tenths-mile point to the common boundary between the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
(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 Lee Creek and the impoundment of water thereon.
(B)
However, the appropriate permits for the construction of a structure described in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section shall be obtained from the responsible agencies of the State of Arkansas as otherwise provided by law.
(c)
Those portions of Lee Creek affected by subsection (b) of this section are found to be solely within the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 374,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 263, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1317n.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-104 - Kings River

(a)
The General Assembly finds that the portion of Kings River located in Madison County possesses unique and outstanding scenic, recreational, botanical, geological, historical, piscine, faunal, and other outdoor values of great present and potential benefit to the people of the State of Arkansas, and the preservation of its wild, unpolluted, and natural state is essential for this and future generations.
(b)
(1)
Nothing in this section shall affect the jurisdictions or responsibilities of state agencies or political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas in the enforcement of laws with respect to water, fish, and wildlife and other related resources.
(2)
Nor shall the provisions of this subchapter be deemed to in any way impair or interfere with the continuation of the present agricultural uses of lands along the Kings River, including the raising of crops and the grazing of livestock.
(c)
In furtherance of the purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section, it shall be unlawful for:
(1)
(A)
Any person, firm, or corporation to construct any permanent dam or other structure that would impound waters of the principal bed of the Kings River.
(B)
The establishment of a water gap essential for farming operations shall not be deemed a dam obstruction of the flow of the stream unless it results in an impoundment of the waters of the Kings River;
(2)
Any business or industry located on or near the Kings River to engage in any dumping or drainage or to permit any seepage into the Kings River that would affect the quality of the waters of the Kings River in violation of any rule of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission;
(3)
Any person, firm, or corporation to establish any platted subdivision within fifty feet (50') of the normal bank of the Kings River; and
(4)
Any person, firm, or corporation to construct any nonfarm building or other structure within fifty feet (50') of the normal bank of the Kings River.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1143, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 319, §§ 1, 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 82-1910, 82-1911, 82-1913.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 337,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1995, No. 1077, § 2; 2007, No. 202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-106) › Section 15-23-106 - Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-201 — 15-23-205) › Section 15-23-201 - Establishment - Members

(a)
There is established the Arkansas Waterways Commission to consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, as follows:
(1)
The Governor shall consult the organized associations established to promote the development of the five (5) navigable stream basin areas of this state, which are the Arkansas River, White River, Ouachita River, Red River, and Mississippi River basin areas before making an appointment under this section;
(2)
The Governor shall appoint a qualified person of demonstrated experience and interest in river development to represent each of the five (5) river basin areas on the commission; and
(3)
The Governor shall name two (2) members from the public at large, one (1) of whom shall be an economist with experience in river development problems.
(b)
(1)
Members shall be appointed for seven-year staggered terms, wherein one (1) member's term shall expire each year on January 14.
(2)
In the event there is no organized association established for the purpose of promoting the development of any of the five (5) river basin areas from which members are to be named, the Governor may name some person from the river basin area who resides therein and who has demonstrated interest in river development.
(c)
Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term thereof by appointment by the Governor in the manner set out in subsection (b) of this section.
(d)
Members of the commission shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 17, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1967, No. 242, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1035, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-616, 21-1701; Acts 1987, No. 102, § 4; reen. Acts 1987, No. 862, § 1; 1997, No. 250, § 108.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-201 — 15-23-205) › Section 15-23-203 - Director

The Arkansas Waterways Commission may employ a Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission as authorized by law and fix the salary of the director within the limitations of funds appropriated therefor to assist the commission in the performance of its duties under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 467, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1967, No. 242, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1703.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS WATERWAYS COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-201 — 15-23-205) › Section 15-23-204 - Report

The Arkansas Waterways Commission shall biennially submit to the Governor and to the General Assembly a report of its activities, findings, and recommendations for the biennial period.
Acts 1967, No. 242, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-1703.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-301 - Title

This subchapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act".
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1201.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-302 - Intent

(a)
It is declared that certain rivers in the State of Arkansas possess outstanding natural, scenic, educational, geological, recreational, historical, fish and wildlife, scientific, and cultural values of great present and future benefit to the people.
(b)
Those rivers that are identified as possessing these values shall be considered for inclusion into the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System.
(c)
In all planning for the rivers' use and development, full consideration and evaluation shall be given to the rivers as a natural resource so that they shall be used and preserved for the welfare of all people.
(d)
It is declared as the policy of the State of Arkansas that a balance be established between the alterations by man and the protection of natural beauty along certain rivers of this state.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1202.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-303 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System" means those rivers or sections thereof designated as natural and scenic rivers by act of the General Assembly;
(2)
"Natural rivers" means those rivers or sections thereof that are generally free from man-made impoundments and may have primitive, undeveloped roads whose lands are essentially primitive, i.e., with a minimal amount of disturbance by people. The water shall have the use classification AA according to the 1976 Arkansas water quality inventory report by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, now known as the "Division of Environmental Quality";
(3)
"Pastoral rivers" means rivers or sections thereof which are readily accessible, have some housing or other development near their shorelines, have preexisting impoundments that do not substantially alter the character and quality of the stream, partially or predominantly flow through agricultural areas, and have the use classification B according to the 1976 Arkansas water quality inventory report by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, now known as the "Division of Environmental Quality";
(4)
(A)
"River" or "stream" means a natural body of water having a natural channel with a discernible bed and banks, including springs, lakes, marshes, swamps, sloughs, and brakes through which it may flow.
(B)
The flow of a stream may be intermittent and at such irregular intervals as is characteristic of stream water resources in the surrounding area; and
(5)
(A)
"Scenic rivers" means rivers or sections thereof that are largely free of impoundments.
(B)
The scenic rivers' shorelines may have a moderate amount of human disturbance which does not substantially interfere with the public use or fish and wildlife, natural vegetation, or water quality of the river.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3067, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3066, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1208; Acts 1999, No. 1164, §§ 134, 135.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-308 - Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Duties

The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall:
(1)
Survey, evaluate, and assess the rivers to be considered for designation as components in the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System;
(2)
Recommend to the General Assembly rivers to be considered for entry into the system;
(3)
Contract for any professional services with any federal, state, or local governmental agency or private individual or organization as may be necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this subchapter;
(4)
Organize, establish, and serve on an advisory committee for each river considered for recommendation for designation into the system; and
(5)
Review water-related projects, including state and federal projects, for their potential impacts on the system.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1209; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 52; 1997, No. 1023, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-309 - Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - Power to obtain property

(a)
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall have the authority to purchase or receive by gift, devise, grant, or dedication conservation easements in real property for the protection of rivers and streams in this state.
(b)
The commission shall not have the power of eminent domain for purposes of performing its responsibilities relating to Arkansas's natural and scenic rivers.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 12; 1985, No. 689, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1212; Acts 1997, No. 1023, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-310 - Proposed contracts and compacts with the federal government

Notwithstanding any provisions of this subchapter or any other law to the contrary, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall submit proposed contracts between it and the federal government to the Legislative Council for its review and shall not enter into any such contracts without the prior review of the Legislative Council.
Acts 1983, No. 840, § 39; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1209.1; Acts 1997, No. 1023, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-311 - Procedure for designation of river

The procedure that the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall follow to submit a river to the General Assembly for designation as a component into the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System is as follows:
(1)
The commission shall decide, based upon the classification and evaluation system, the priority of rivers to be considered for inclusion in the system;
(2)
(A)
Having selected a river for potential designation, the commission, with the advice of local county governments through which the river flows, shall establish an advisory committee.
(B)
This advisory committee shall:
(i)
(a)
Consist of three (3) members of the commission appointed by the chair to represent the state at large and five (5) members who are residents of the river area and appointed by the local county quorum court.
(b)
If the river flows through more than one (1) county, four (4) members shall be appointed by each county quorum court.
(c)
At least three (3) of the local residents of the four (4) appointed from each county shall be riparian landowners;
(ii)
Assist and advise the commission concerning the planning for the management and protection of the river;
(iii)
Serve at the call of the commission or on call of a majority of the members of the advisory committee; and
(iv)
Elect a chair from among its members;
(3)
(A)
A public hearing shall be held after the advisory committee has been appointed and a management plan has been drawn up.
(B)
More public hearings may be held as needed;
(4)
(A)
The commission shall submit to the General Assembly a report showing the proposed area and classification, the characteristics which qualify the river for inclusion into the system, the general ownership and land use in the area, and the management plan approved by the commission.
(B)
This report shall be made available to other concerned agencies for comment; and
(5)
The management plan shall not be effective until enacted into law by the General Assembly.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1210; Acts 1997, No. 1023, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-312 - Approval of management plan

(a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, no management plan or part thereof for a river or portion of a river included in or designated for inclusion in the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System shall be implemented or submitted to the General Assembly for its approval unless and until the proposed management plan has been submitted to and approved by the quorum court of the county in which the river or portion thereof is located.
(b)
However, if the quorum court fails to take action to either approve or reject any such management plan or portion thereof within three (3) months from the date the plan is submitted to the quorum court, the plan or the portions thereof not acted upon by the quorum court shall be deemed to have been approved.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1214.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-314 - Protection of private lands

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to give the public any greater right or privilege of access to private lands.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1211.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 3 - ARKANSAS NATURAL AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM ACT (§§ 15-23-301 — 15-23-317) › Section 15-23-315 - Funding

(a)
The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission may receive any money or property from federal, state, or private sources, including grants, contributions, gratuities, and loans.
(b)
This is in addition to any state appropriation for staff salaries and maintenance and operation expenses.
Acts 1979, No. 257, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1213; Acts 1997, No. 1023, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 5 - RED RIVER COMPACT (§§ 15-23-501 — 15-23-503) › Section 15-23-502 - Effective date of compact

The provisions of the compact shall be in full force and effect from and after the effective date of the further ratification of the compact by the States of Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana and consented to by the Congress of the United States.
Acts 1979, No. 201, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1602.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 5 - RED RIVER COMPACT (§§ 15-23-501 — 15-23-503) › Section 15-23-503 - Commissioners

The two (2) commissioners representing the State of Arkansas as provided by Section 9.01 of the compact ratified by this subchapter shall be designated as follows:
(1)
The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or such other state agency as may hereafter succeed to the powers and responsibilities of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; and
(2)
Any individual who resides within the basin of the Red River and its tributaries in Arkansas, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and to serve a term of seven (7) years.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 86, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1979, No. 201, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 9-1603.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 8 - OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-801 — 15-23-806) › Section 15-23-801 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of this subchapter to create the Ouachita River Commission. The commission's purpose is to promote the recreational benefits of the Ouachita River. Specifically, this subchapter reaffirms the integrity of the river with respect to the existing configuration of the channel and sand bars. No studies shall be undertaken that would, as a premise, allow any modification of the channel bends or sand bars of the Ouachita River. It is the stated purpose of this subchapter to accomplish an increase in Ouachita River use without any bend cuts or bend widenings.
Acts 1999, No. 1532, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 8 - OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-801 — 15-23-806) › Section 15-23-802 - Construction of subchapter

This subchapter shall be cumulative and shall not repeal any existing law, nor shall it be deemed to take from any levee, drainage, or other improvement district any power or right the district now has to enter into and perform any agreement or contract with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or other federal agency.
Acts 1999, No. 1532, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 15 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 15-1-101 — 15-76-324) › Subtitle 2 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES GENERALLY (§§ 15-20-101 — 15-24-109) › Chapter 23 - RIVERS AND CREEKS (§§ 15-23-101 — 15-23-1002) › Subchapter 8 - OUACHITA RIVER COMMISSION (§§ 15-23-801 — 15-23-806) › Section 15-23-803 - Ouachita River Commission created - Powers and duties

There is created and established the Ouachita River Commission with the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
(1)
To cooperate with the appropriate state and federal agencies for the study, planning, and implementation of needed improvements or projects, or both, to and along the main stem of the Ouachita River in Dallas County, Hot Spring County, Clark County, Ouachita County, Calhoun County, Union County, Bradley County, and Ashley County;
(2)
To review, study, and examine any plan by the State of Arkansas or the federal government, or any agency thereof, for the improvement of the main stem of the Ouachita River in Arkansas and to ascertain the nature and purpose of the improvement, the benefits to be expected therefrom, and the necessity, feasibility, and estimated cost thereof;
(3)
To determine the local, nonfederal costs necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any Ouachita River improvement project, including, but not limited to, port and terminal facilities along and upon the main stem thereof;
(4)
To delineate the area to be benefited by improvement of the main stem of the Ouachita River; and
(5)
To receive and use any federal, state, or private funds, donations, or grants made available for promotion or enhancement of the recreational benefits of the Ouachita River in Dallas County, Hot Spring County, Clark County, Ouachita County, Calhoun County, Union County, Bradley County, and Ashley County.
Acts 1999, No. 1532, § 3; 2001, No. 7, § 1; 2001, No. 314, § 1; 2003, No. 643, § 44.