(a) The power shall be for public use and shall be sold to private parties desiring it in the order of their application and upon equal terms.
(b) The power shall be furnished by the person or corporation or its principal powerhouse or central station.
(c) The power may be applied directly by water or through the instrumentality of electricity or such other agencies as the person or corporation may elect.
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