All waterpower in this state suitable for the purpose of producing power for all lawful purposes is, and is declared to be, inherent in and a part of the public domain. It shall vest in and be for the use of the State of Arkansas and the people thereof for its and their use and benefit.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers
Chapter 18 - Light, Heat, And Power Utilities
Subchapter 4 - Waterpower Companies
§ 23-18-401. Waterpower a part of public domain
§ 23-18-402. Erection of dams to develop electric power
§ 23-18-403. Application for permit to use power — Compensation
§ 23-18-404. Limitation on time to begin work — Time allowed to coincide with federal licenses
§ 23-18-405. Damages for land taken — Assessment by court
§ 23-18-406. Eminent domain generally
§ 23-18-407. Eminent domain — Railroad in connection with use or construction of dam
§ 23-18-408. Power for public use — Sale to private parties
§ 23-18-409. Terms and conditions for use of power — Rental — Exception
§ 23-18-410. Tax on power used exclusively for taker's purposes