§ 14-116-401. Exemption from jurisdiction of Arkansas Public Service Commission
Water districts organized under this subchapter shall be exempt in any and all respects from the jurisdiction and control of the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
§ 14-116-402. District powers
(a) Each water district shall have power to: (1) Sue and be sued and complain and defend in the district’s name; (2) Adopt a seal which may be altered at pleasure and to use it, or a facsimile thereof, as required by law; (3) Acquire absolute title to and use for any purpose and at […]
§ 14-116-403. Appeal from district actions
Any person aggrieved by the service furnished or rates charged by the water district shall have, as a matter of right, the right to petition the grievance from the decision or action of the water district, to the circuit court wherein the water district was formed. Upon the petition being filed, the circuit court shall […]
§ 14-116-404. Revenues
(a) Water districts formed pursuant to this subchapter shall be operated without profit, but the rates, fees, rent, or other charges for water and other facilities, supplies, equipment, or services furnished by the water district shall be sufficient at all times: (1) To pay all operating and maintenance expenses necessary or desirable for the prudent […]
§ 14-116-405. Tax exemption
Water districts formed under this chapter shall be exempt from all excise taxes of whatsoever kind or nature, and further, shall be exempt from payment of assessments in any general or special taxing district levied upon the property of the water district, whether real, personal, or mixed.
§ 14-116-406. Annexation of additional territory
(a) Additional territory may be annexed to and embraced by a water district established and operating under this subchapter by petition to the circuit court in which the water district was originally established. (b) The petition shall be prepared, filed, and proceedings had thereon in the same manner as is set out in this subchapter […]
§ 14-116-407. Contracts — Water district and United States
The board is authorized to: (1) Cooperate with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, hereinafter referred to as the “United States”, in the development of plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of any facilities which the water district is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain; (2) Negotiate a contract with the […]