(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.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development
Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally
Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks
Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act
§ 15-23-308. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Duties
§ 15-23-309. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Power to obtain property
§ 15-23-310. Proposed contracts and compacts with the federal government
§ 15-23-311. Procedure for designation of river
§ 15-23-312. Approval of management plan
§ 15-23-313. Specific designations — Prohibitions — Policy — Exemptions