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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. § 15-23-315 Funding
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(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 expe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-401 Approval and ratification — Text
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ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN COMPACTARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA, 1970 The following interstate Compact between the State of Oklahoma and the State of Arkansas, respecting the waters of the Arkansas River Basin, is hereby approved and ratified. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN COMPACTARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA, 1970 Th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-501 Approval and ratification — Text
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RED RIVER COMPACT The following interstate Compact between the States of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, respecting the water of the Red River Basin, is hereby approved and ratified: RED RIVER COMPACT ARTICLE I Purposes SECTION 1.01. The principal purposes of this Compac…
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-502 Effective date of compact
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The provisions of the Arkansas River Basin 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 United States Congress.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-503 Commissioners

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(1) The two (2) commissioners representing the State of Arkansas as provided by Section 9.01 of the Arkansas River Basin 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 hereaft…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-801 Legislative intent

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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 th…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-802 Construction of subchapter

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This subchapter shall be cumulative and shall not repeal any existing law, nor shall this subchapter 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 Unit…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-803 Ouachita River Commission created — Powers and duties

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(1) 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 …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-804 Members

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(a) (1) The Ouachita River Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members.(2) The members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:(A) One (1) who is a resident and elector of Clark County;(B) One (1) who is a resident and elector of Ouachita County;(C) One (1) who is a re…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-805 Funding

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The Ouachita River Commission may receive and use any federal, state, or private funds, donations, and grants made available for the study, planning, and implementation of needed improvements or projects, or both, to and along the main stem of the Ouachita River.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-806 Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund

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(a) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the “Ouachita River Waterways Project Trust Fund”. (b) This fund shall consist of those moneys approved by the General Asse…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-901 Title

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This subchapter shall be known and cited as the “Arkansas Port Priority Improvement Program Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-902 Definitions

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(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” mean…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-903 Port Priority Improvement Fund created

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There is created 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 “Port Priority Improvement Fund”, to consist of the funds or other moneys that may be deposited therein as provided by the General As…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-904 Authority to establish programs

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(a) The Arkansas Waterways Commission, working in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, may establish by rule the criteria of eligibility for awarding funds to any public port authority to aid in the development of port infrastructure, including the engin…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-905 Port Priority Improvement Program

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(1) The Arkansas Waterways Commission's rules for the Port Priority Improvement Program shall, as a minimum:(1) Provide for the commission to administer the program authorized under this subchapter;(2) Require the commission to take the necessary actions to ensure that the funds …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-23-906 Application and award

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(a) The Arkansas Waterways Commission shall promulgate the application format to be used in applying for funding through the Port Priority Improvement Program. (b) All applications shall be submitted as required by the establishing rules. (c) After receipt of the application, the…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-101 Construction

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(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal any provisions of the existing levee or drainage laws of the state, nor to curtail the power of any governing board of any drainage district or levee district to contract directly with the United States Government or any of…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-102 Commission powers and duties generally

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(a) It shall be the duty of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to:(1) Study, consider, and determine upon a sound public policy with regard to flood prevention, flood control, and flood protection;(2) Compile figures and other information on current and previous flood dama…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-103 Rules for taking evidence

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The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall prescribe the rules of procedure for taking of evidence in all matters that may come before it in the investigations, preparations, and hearings of matters pertaining to its duties and powers as the commission.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-104 Rights of levee districts and drainage districts

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(a) The following rights of any and all levee districts or drainage districts are expressly declared, ratified, and confirmed:(1) The right to make compacts and contracts with the United States Government or with any agency of the United States Government or created by the United…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-105 Cooperation with United States — Applications for allotment or assistance

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized and empowered on behalf of the state to:(1) Cooperate with the United States Department of Defense in every way contemplated by any of the acts of the United States Congress passed in connection with flood control on any…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-106 Compacts with other states

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The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized, within the limitations of this chapter, to enter into compacts with one (1) or more states under any act or resolution of the United States Congress, subject to the reservations contained in this chapter, on behalf of the l…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-107 Eminent domain

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, when necessary for the purpose of this chapter, shall have a dominant right of eminent domain over the right of eminent domain of railroads, telegraph, telephone, gas, water power, and other companies and corporations and over counti…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-108 Receipt of federal or other funds — State Flood Control Fund

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(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to receive on behalf of the State of Arkansas any or all federal moneys, grants, contributions, gratuities, or loans available for territory and projects within the jurisdiction of the commission or hereafter made availa…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-24-109 Accreditation of floodplain administrators

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(a) (1) In determining accreditation standards for floodplain administrators, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may consider an applicant's knowledge, experience, skills, and training in floodplain management and in minimization and prevention of flood hazards and losses.…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-101 Title

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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Prescribed Burning Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-102 Legislative findings and intent

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(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) The prescribed burning of forestlands is a management tool that is beneficial to Arkansas's public safety, forest, and wildlife resources, environment, and economy;(2) The prescribed burning of forestlands reduces the naturally occurring bu…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-103 Definitions

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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Landowner” means the possessor of a fee interest, a tenant, lessee, holder of a conservation easement as defined in § 15-20-402, lawful occupant, or person in lawful control of the premises;(2) (A) “Prescribed burning” means the planned and con…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-104 Civil liability

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(a) A prescribed burning conducted in compliance with this subchapter is in the public interest and does not constitute a public or private nuisance. (b) A landowner or a landowner's agent who conducts a prescribed burning in compliance with this subchapter is not liable in a civ…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-105 Requirements for prescribed burning prescriptions and prescribed burnings

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(a) (1) Before conducting a prescribed burning, a qualified prescribed burner shall develop a prescribed burning prescription.(2) A copy of the prescribed burning prescription developed under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be:(A) Provided to the landowner; and(B) Except…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-106 Application of other law

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A prescribed burning conducted in compliance with this subchapter is not subject to the open-air fire provisions in §§ 20-22-301 — 20-22-306.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-30-107 Rules

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The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules on the requirements for becoming a qualified prescribed burner under this subchapter.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-101 Creation

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(a) There is created the Arkansas Forestry Commission. (b) It shall be the mission of the commission to promote forest resource health, conservation, and stewardship. (c) The commission shall cooperate with federal and state agencies, forest landowners, residents, and organizatio…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-102 Members — Definition

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(a) (1) The Arkansas Forestry Commission shall consist of nine (9) members to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.(2) One (1) nonvoting member of the commission shall be nominated by the Provost of the University of Arkansas at Monticello…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-103 Organization

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(a) From time to time, the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall select from its membership a chair and a vice chair. (b) The State Forester provided for in § 15-31-104 shall be an ex officio member of the Arkansas Forestry Commission but shall have no vote on matters coming before …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-104 State Forester

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(a) The State Forester shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (b) The State Forester shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. (c) (1) The secretary may delegate to the State Forester any of the powers or duties …

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-106 Functions, powers, and duties

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(a) The functions, powers, and duties of the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall be to:(1) Formulate and put into effect policies, plans, and reasonable rules as may be necessary to achieve the mission of the commission;(2) Assemble and publicize all available information pertinen…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-108 State Forestry Fund

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There is created and established in the State Treasury a fund which shall be designated and known as the “State Forestry Fund”. All moneys from whatever source received and deposited into the fund shall be used exclusively by the Arkansas Forestry Commission in carrying out its r…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-109 Receipt and use of grants and aids

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(a) (1) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized and empowered to receive any moneys arising from federal means, grants, contributions, gratuities, or reimbursements or contributions, grants, or gratuities donated by private persons or corporations, and all moneys so receiv…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-111 Fees

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(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 improve…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-113 Legislative findings — Purpose

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(a) The General Assembly finds:(1) The Department of Agriculture enforces laws pertaining to wildland fires, timber theft, and unlawful dumping on forest land;(2) Under current law, fines resulting from violations of the wildland fire laws are deposited with local school district…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-114 Classification of fines

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Fines deposited into the Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Fund shall be classified as special revenues.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-115 Classification of revenues

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Income derived from management of state forests by the Arkansas Forestry Commission and income derived from management of state nurseries by the commission shall be classified as special revenues under the Revenue Classification Law, § 19-40-101 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-116 Donation of fire control or fire rescue equipment — Definition

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(a) (1) A person may donate fire control or fire rescue equipment to the Arkansas Forestry Commission for the commission's use or for distribution to volunteer fire departments by the commission.(2) A breathing apparatus that is donated to the commission shall be recertified to t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-201 Administration

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The administration of the provisions of this subchapter shall be under the direction of the State Forester.

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-202 Authority to designate and estimate trees — Forestry advice

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(a) The Arkansas Forestry Commission is authorized to designate, upon request, forest trees of private forest landowners for sale or removal, by blazing or otherwise, and to measure or estimate the volume of the trees under the terms and conditions as provided in this subchapter.…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-203 Payment for services — Free services

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(a) For designating, measuring, or estimating services, the landowner or his or her agent, upon presentation of a statement, shall pay to the State Forester, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the statement, an amount not to exceed five percent (5%) of the sale price or fair m…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-204 Employee interest in the purchase of estimated timber

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(a) An employee of the Arkansas Forestry Commission shall not be directly or indirectly interested in the purchase of timber estimated under this subchapter. (b) If an employee of the commission violates this section or if a person aids or abets an employee of the commission in t…

Ark. Code Ann. § 15-31-205 Disposition of revenues

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All moneys collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall be deposited with the State Forester and shall be used by him or her in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.