(a) Interests in land created by dedication shall be perpetual and may not be altered, changed, or modified unless the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall find, after public notice and hearing, that:
(1) The particular change, alteration, or modification is required by imperative public necessity;
(2) There is no feasible and prudent alternative thereto; and
(3) All possible planning has been done to minimize harm caused to the system thereby.
(b) At least thirty (30) days' written notice of any such hearing shall be given to:
(1) The Governor;
(2) Each official advisor to the commission;
(3) Each member of the General Assembly; and
(4) Each person, organization, or entity that shall have requested notice.
(c) Any finding made by the commission as a result of such a hearing shall be subject to judicial review under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
(d) No such alteration, change, or modification in any interest created by dedication shall become effective until the next regular session of the General Assembly following the fulfillment of this section shall have adjourned sine die.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally
Chapter 20 - General Provisions
Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Environmental Quality Act of 1973
§ 15-20-303. System of natural areas — Establishment
§ 15-20-304. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Establishment
§ 15-20-305. Commission — Members
§ 15-20-306. Commission — Organization
§ 15-20-308. Commission — Rights, powers, and duties
§ 15-20-310. Acquisition of natural areas properties — Categories
§ 15-20-311. Limitation on purchase of land
§ 15-20-312. Dedication of property — Definition
§ 15-20-313. Designation of areas of local significance
§ 15-20-314. Changes in property interests as result of dedication
§ 15-20-315. Restrictions on alienation or encumbrance
§ 15-20-316. Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315