(a) It is unlawful for any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons to leave any shaft, well, or other opening uncovered on any unenclosed land.
(b) Any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons who digs any shaft, well, or other opening, whether for the purpose of mining or other purpose, is required to securely enclose the opening or cover the opening and keep it covered with strong and sufficient covering.
(c) Any corporation, company, individual, person, or association of persons who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for any such offense and is liable to anyone who may lose any stock by the opening for two (2) times the appraised value of the stock.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 6 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare
Chapter 60 - General Provisions
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-60-102. Prohibition on sales and distribution of novelty lighters
§ 5-60-103. Unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system
§ 5-60-114. Open shafts or wells
§ 5-60-115. Filling or covering abandoned water wells
§ 5-60-120. Interception and recording
§ 5-60-121. Sale of hand-held laser pointer to minor
§ 5-60-122. Possession of hand-held laser pointer by minor
§ 5-60-123. Obstruction or interference with emergency medical personnel or first responder
§ 5-60-124. Interference with emergency communication in the first degree
§ 5-60-125. Interference with emergency communication in the second degree