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Title 15, Natural Resources and Economic Development

42 chapters · 1,615 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 151,615 Ch 4, Development of Business and Industry…321 Ch 5, Arkansas Development Finance Authority173 Ch 22, Water Resources170 Ch 20, General Provisions145 Ch 72, Oil and Gas Production and Conservation102 Ch 11, Publicity And Tourism70 Ch 3, Development of Science, Technology, …64 Ch 58, Arkansas Surface Coal Mining and Rec…46 Ch 75, Liquefied Petroleum Gases45 Ch 23, Rivers and Creeks40 Ch 32, Logging39 Ch 57, Mining and Reclamation Generally38 Ch 74, Measurement, Inspection, And Sale Of…35 Ch 21, Land32

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Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-720 Investment of moneys
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Any moneys held in any fund created under this subchapter shall be invested by the State Board of Finance to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the investments shall be in accordance with the ter…
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-721 Expediting cases
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Any case involving the validity of this subchapter or involving the bonds issued under this subchapter shall be deemed of public interest and shall be advanced by all courts and heard as a preferred cause, and all appeals from judgments or decrees rendered in such cases must be t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-801 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and cited as the “Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Finance Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-802 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to provide the state and local political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas with the nonfederal share of their financial obligations required under any local cooperative agreements entered into with the federal government.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-803 Definitions

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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Commission” means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission;(2) “Cooperative agreement” means an agreement entered into between the federal government and the state and a local government in Arkansas;(3) “Cost sharing” means a program in which …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-804 Duties of commission

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(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall:(1) Administer the loan and grant programs authorized under this subchapter;(2) Take necessary action to ensure that the funds are used for the purposes established in this subchapter and in accordance with state and federal law…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-805 Loans or grants — Amounts

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to make either loans or grants to local governments to provide them with the nonfederal interest's share of the cost share for a water resources development project. (b) (1) The commission shall not make a loan or grant …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-806 Loans or grants — Eligibility — Applications — Awards

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(a) (1) Local governments who have entered into or who are attempting to enter into a cooperative agreement for cost-sharing to finance a water resources development project are eligible to apply for a loan or grant under this subchapter.(2) Combinations of local governments may …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-807 Priority list of projects

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(a) From each year's applications for grants and loans, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop a priority list for water resources development projects which ranks each water resources development project in order of its priority. (b) The priority ranking of wate…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-808 Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund

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(a) The Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund created under § 19-27-233 is a depository for funds which may be appropriated or otherwise secured for cost-sharing with the United States Government in local water resources development projects under this subchapter. (b…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-809 Grants

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to use the funds deposited into the Arkansas Water Resources Cost Share Revolving Fund for grants to local governments with limited financial capacity. (b) In selecting the recipients for state grants authorized in this …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-810 Exceptions to federal cooperation requirement

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(1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may provide financial assistance to a local government for water resources development projects under this subchapter without the requirement of execution of a cooperative agreement between the local government and the federal governm…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-901 Title

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This subchapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-902 Purpose

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The State of Arkansas has an abundance of good quality groundwater. In some areas of the state, this groundwater is being mined such that in the future there may not be adequate supplies of good quality groundwater to meet our needs. In order to protect groundwater for the future…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-903 Definitions

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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Administrative Procedure Act” means the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;(2) “Aquifer” means a permeable, water-bearing stratum of rock, sand, or gravel;(3) “Beneficial use” means the use of water in such quantity as i…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-904 Powers of commission

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(1) 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,…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-905 Powers of commission — Limitations

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(1) The following provisions shall limit the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission's powers under this subchapter:(1) (A) There will be no reduction or limitation of the withdrawal of groundwater from existing wells in an alluvial aquifer for which a water right is grandfathered …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-906 Groundwater protection program

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(a) In order to protect the groundwater of the state, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop a comprehensive groundwater protection program. (b) This shall contain, as a minimum, the following components as the commission deems necessary:(1) Assessment and monito…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-907 Water conservation education and information program

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or its designee shall develop and implement an education and information program to encourage water conservation by increasing the public's awareness of the need for and techniques available for conservation. (b) This shall include, a…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-908 Designation of critical groundwater areas

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(a) Before designation of critical groundwater areas, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall describe the proposed action, the reasons therefore, and the recommended boundaries. (b) Public hearings shall be held in accord with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-909 Water rights — Initiation of regulatory authority within critical groundwater areas

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(a) (1) When the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission determines such action to be necessary within a critical groundwater area, it will declare that water rights are required for groundwater withdrawal.(2) Before initiation of the regulatory program, the commission shall descri…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-910 Water rights — Issuance

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(a) Grandfathering Existing Wells. (1) (A) Within one (1) year of initiation of the regulatory authority as provided under § 15-22-909, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, upon application, shall issue to an applicant within the critical groundwater area a water right for …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-911 Water rights — General provisions

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(a) Purpose. Water rights are issued for beneficial uses. (b) Duration. (1) Water rights shall be limited to such period of time as designated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.(2) In determining that period of time, the commission shall give consideration to the time …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-912 Appeals

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Any person aggrieved by decisions and actions under this subchapter by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may appeal pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-913 Fees

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall assess annual fees for:(1) The withdrawal of surface water in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) per registered withdrawal point; and(2) The withdrawal of groundwater in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) per registered well. (1…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-914 Disposition of earnings and fees

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Fees, penalties, and other funds collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Arkansas Water Development Fund established by § 15-22-507. Two-thirds (⅔) of such funds deposited shall be used for an education and information program and cost sharing for water conser…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-915 Metering of certain withdrawals

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(a) Any well constructed after September 30, 2001, to withdraw groundwater from a sustaining aquifer shall be equipped with a properly functioning water measuring or metering device acceptable to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. (b) After September 30, 2006, any well wi…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-1001 Legislative findings

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(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) The Buffalo National River holds distinction as the first national river in the United States of America and is a vital landmark to the people of the State of Arkansas and to the nation;(2) The Buffalo National River is one of the state's a…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-1002 Buffalo River Conservation Committee

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(a) The Buffalo River Conservation Committee is created to establish measurable objectives and lead partnership projects to benefit water quality and resource management in the Buffalo River Watershed. (b) The committee members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-101 Cache River declared nonnavigable

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The General Assembly approves the declaration of the United States Congress in declaring the Cache River to be nonnavigable.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-102 Mulberry River

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(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 sha…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-103 Lee Creek Development Authorization Act of 1985

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(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, me…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-104 Kings River

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-106 Point Remove Creek Development Authorization Act

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(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-m…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-107 Prohibition on moratorium in watersheds and other bodies of water — Definition

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(a) As used in this section, “moratorium” means a prohibition on the issuance of permits or any other limitation on agricultural production, including without limitation livestock and poultry operations, contained animal feeding operations, and the cultivation of crops and orchar…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-201 Establishment — Members

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-202 Duties

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(a) The Arkansas Waterways Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “commission”, is authorized to:(1) Study and coordinate efforts designed to promote the development of the navigable stream areas in this state for water transportation purposes;(2) Encourage and coordinate the…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-203 Director

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(a) The Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor and upon confirmation by the Senate. (b) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-204 Report

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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.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-205 Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program

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(a) The Arkansas Waterways Commission shall establish and administer the Arkansas Port, Intermodal, and Waterway Development Grant Program that shall be used for one (1) or more of the following purposes:(1) To provide financial assistance to port authorities and intermodal autho…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-301 Title

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This subchapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-302 Intent

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(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 …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-303 Definitions

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(1) 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 ma…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-308 Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Duties

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(1) 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;(…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-309 Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Power to obtain property

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(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 eminen…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-310 Proposed contracts and compacts with the federal government

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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 United States Government to the Legislative Council for its review and shall not enter into any such con…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-311 Procedure for designation of river

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(1) 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 an…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-312 Approval of management plan

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(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…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-313 Specific designations — Prohibitions — Policy — Exemptions

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(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, the following segments of rivers or streams are designated as components of the Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System:(A) The Cossatot River, from Gillham Reservoir, Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 30 West, u…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-314 Protection of private lands

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Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to give the public any greater right or privilege of access to private lands.