Arkansas Code
Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally
Chapter 20 - General Provisions

§ 15-20-304. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission — Establishment - The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, hereinafter called the “commission”, is...

§ 15-20-305. Commission — Members - (a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall consist of...

§ 15-20-306. Commission — Organization - (a) The Governor shall designate one (1) of the initial...

§ 15-20-308. Commission — Rights, powers, and duties - The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall have the following rights,...

§ 15-20-309. Commission — Power to receive gifts of property and to acquire real estate for trade or exchange - The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall have the following rights,...

§ 15-20-310. Acquisition of natural areas properties — Categories - (a) In choosing lands, waters, and interests therein for acquisition...

§ 15-20-311. Limitation on purchase of land - (a) (1) In any county in this state in which...

§ 15-20-312. Dedication of property — Definition - (a) As used in this subchapter, “dedication” means the creation...

§ 15-20-313. Designation of areas of local significance - (a) The system and each portion of the system are...

§ 15-20-314. Changes in property interests as result of dedication - (a) Interests in land created by dedication shall be perpetual...

§ 15-20-315. Restrictions on alienation or encumbrance - No portion of the system may be alienated or encumbered,...

§ 15-20-316. Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315 - None of the provisions of §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315 shall...

§ 15-20-317. Fees for research services - The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall establish by rule and...

§ 15-20-318. Use of funds - Any moneys, funds, and property described in § 15-20-309 shall...

§ 15-20-319. Deposit of moneys - Any moneys collected under § 15-20-317 shall be deposited into...

Subchapter 4 - Conservation Easement Act

§ 15-20-401. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-402. Definitions - As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:...

§ 15-20-403. Applicability and construction - (a) This subchapter applies to any interest created after July...

§ 15-20-404. Creation, conveyance, etc - Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a conservation easement...

§ 15-20-405. Acceptance - No right or duty in favor of or against a...

§ 15-20-406. Duration - Except as provided in § 15-20-409(b), a conservation easement is...

§ 15-20-407. Effect on existing interests - An interest in real property in existence at the time...

§ 15-20-408. Validity - A conservation easement is valid even though: (1) It is...

§ 15-20-409. Judicial actions - (a) An action affecting a conservation easement may be brought...

§ 15-20-410. Easements held by Old State House Commission - (a) (1) Approval of the creation, modification, or termination of...

Subchapter 5 - Arkansas Natural Areas Protection Act

§ 15-20-501. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas...

§ 15-20-502. Rules — Enforcement — Penalties - (a) The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission may promulgate rules establishing...

§ 15-20-503. Exceptions - (a) Activities and consequences thereof by employees of the Arkansas...

Subchapter 6 - Arkansas Cave Resources Protection Act

§ 15-20-601. Legislative findings and policy - The General Assembly finds that caves are uncommon geologic phenomena,...

§ 15-20-602. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Archeological site” means physical...

§ 15-20-603. Vandalism — Penalties - (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, without express...

§ 15-20-604. Pollution — Penalties - (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly...

§ 15-20-605. Cave conservation - Any cave owner may, at the owner's discretion and with...

§ 15-20-606. Liability of owners limited - Neither the owner of a cave nor his or her...

§ 15-20-607. Enforcement - In addition to the enforcement of this subchapter by criminal...

Subchapter 7 - Arkansas Scenic Resources Act of 1991

§ 15-20-701. Title - This subchapter may be cited and referred to as the...

§ 15-20-702. Policy - It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to:...

§ 15-20-703. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the State...

§ 15-20-704. Effect of subchapter - This subchapter shall not affect the rights of private landowners,...

§ 15-20-705. Duties of agencies - (a) The State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission and the...

§ 15-20-706. Registry of Scenic Resources - (a) There is established the Registry of Scenic Resources. (b)...

Subchapter 8 - Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission Pooled Loan Securitization Act of 1995

§ 15-20-801. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas...

§ 15-20-802. Commission authorized to pledge or sell loans or other securities - (a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is authorized to...

§ 15-20-803. Commission to retain financial advisor - Prior to the sale, pledge, or other use of the...

§ 15-20-804. Limitation - (a) In no event shall the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission...

Subchapter 9 - Arkansas Poultry Feeding Operations Registration Act

§ 15-20-901. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-902. Legislative intent - It is found by the General Assembly that: (1) Litter...

§ 15-20-903. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas...

§ 15-20-904. Registration - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall operate an annual...

§ 15-20-905. Enforcement - (a) (1) Agents of the Department of Agriculture may enter...

§ 15-20-906. Disposition of fees and penalties - (a) Fees paid and penalties collected shall be deposited into...

Subchapter 10 - Arkansas Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act

§ 15-20-1001. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-1002. Legislative intent - The General Assembly finds that: (1) Proper application of nutrients...

§ 15-20-1003. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas...

§ 15-20-1004. Nutrient planner program - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop and implement...

§ 15-20-1005. Nutrient applicator program - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop and implement...

§ 15-20-1006. Procedure - (a) The process for the development of rules and the...

§ 15-20-1007. Disposition of fees and penalties - (a) Fees paid and penalties collected shall be deposited into...

§ 15-20-1008. Administrative penalties - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may impose administrative penalties...

Subchapter 11 - Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act

§ 15-20-1101. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-1102. Legislative intent - The General Assembly finds that: (1) In certain areas of...

§ 15-20-1103. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Certified nutrient applicator” means...

§ 15-20-1104. Declared nutrient surplus areas - (a) The General Assembly declares the following areas to be...

§ 15-20-1105. Regulatory considerations - In developing rules to implement this subchapter, the Arkansas Natural...

§ 15-20-1106. Designated nutrient application - (a) It shall be a violation of this subchapter to...

§ 15-20-1107. Nutrient management plan - (a) (1) Nutrient management plans shall be approved by the...

§ 15-20-1108. Poultry litter management plan - (a) (1) Poultry litter management plans shall be approved by...

§ 15-20-1109. Sale or transfer of litter - (a) Upon sale or transfer of poultry litter from a...

§ 15-20-1110. Litter utilization committee - (a) In nutrient surplus areas, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission...

§ 15-20-1111. Implementation - (a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may develop all...

§ 15-20-1112. Enforcement - (a) (1) Agents of the Department of Agriculture or a...

§ 15-20-1113. Administrative penalties - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may impose administrative penalties...

§ 15-20-1114. No conflict with Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act - (a) (1) This subchapter shall not supersede the requirement that...

Subchapter 12 - Surplus Nutrient Removal Incentives Act

§ 15-20-1201. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-1202. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Litter” means byproducts associated...

§ 15-20-1203. Cost share - (a) (1) For the purchase and transportation of surplus litter...

§ 15-20-1204. Application of transported litter - Litter that is transported from a nutrient surplus area and...

§ 15-20-1205. Application and approval procedure — Administration - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall promulgate rules necessary...

§ 15-20-1206. Source of program money - The Arkansas Water Development Fund may be used to finance...

Subchapter 13 - Arkansas Water, Waste Disposal, and Pollution Abatement Facilities Financing Act of 2007

§ 15-20-1301. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-1302. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) “Aquatic resources” means ecological...

§ 15-20-1303. Authority to issue bonds - (a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is hereby authorized...

§ 15-20-1304. Terms and characteristics of bonds - (a) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts...

§ 15-20-1305. Purpose of bonds - Bonds issued under this subchapter shall be issued to finance...

§ 15-20-1306. Resolutions and trust indentures - (a) (1) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of...

§ 15-20-1307. Form of bond — Signatures - (a) Each bond shall: (1) Be signed with the manual...

§ 15-20-1308. Sale of bonds - (a) The bonds may be sold: (1) Either at public...

§ 15-20-1309. Proceeds of bonds - (a) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds, together...

§ 15-20-1310. Full faith and credit of state pledged to repay bonds - The bonds shall be the direct general obligations of the...

§ 15-20-1311. Payment of debt service on the bonds - (a) (1) On or before the commencement of each fiscal...

§ 15-20-1312. Bonds exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes - Bonds and the interest on the bonds issued under this...

§ 15-20-1313. Refunding bonds - (a) (1) Bonds may be issued under this subchapter to...

§ 15-20-1314. Additional powers of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission - (a) In addition to powers conferred under other laws, the...

§ 15-20-1315. No impairment of bond obligations - (a) This subchapter constitutes a contract between the state and...

§ 15-20-1316. No obligations until bonds issued - This subchapter shall not create any right of any character...

§ 15-20-1317. No impairment of outstanding bonds - The issuance of bonds authorized by this subchapter shall not...

§ 15-20-1318. Election - (a) (1) Bonds shall not be issued under this subchapter...

§ 15-20-1319. Effect of election - (a) If a majority of the qualified electors voting on...

§ 15-20-1320. No waiver of previous authority to issue bonds - This subchapter shall not constitute a waiver of the authority...

§ 15-20-1321. Severability - If, for any reason, any section or provision of this...

§ 15-20-1322. Cases involving bonds - A case involving the validity of this subchapter or involving...

§ 15-20-1323. Construction of subchapter - (a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its...

Subchapter 14 - Premium Biosolid Marketing Incentive Act

§ 15-20-1401. Title - This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-20-1402. Definitions - As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) “Biosolid” means solid,...

§ 15-20-1403. Land application setbacks - (a) Application of eligible premium biosolids shall not be made...

§ 15-20-1404. Cost-share incentive - (a) (1) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may provide a...

§ 15-20-1405. Application procedure — Administration - (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall promulgate rules necessary...

§ 15-20-1406. Source of program funding - The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may use the Arkansas Water...

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Arkansas Code Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally Chapter 20 - General Provisions

Arkansas Code
Subtitle 2 - Land and Water Resources Generally
Chapter 20 - General Provisions