§ 15-20-201. Creation

There is created and established at the seat of government of this state a commission to be known as the “Arkansas Natural Resources Commission”, hereinafter also referred to as the “commission”.

§ 15-20-202. Members

(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall consist of nine (9) members who are residents and electors of this state, to be appointed by the Governor and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) At least two (2) members shall reside in each congressional district as the districts exist on August 1, 1985. […]

§ 15-20-203. Offices — Seal

(a) The officer or commission having custody of the public buildings shall assign to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission suitable office space in the State Capitol Building or other office building located on the State Capitol grounds, with the necessary conveniences for the transaction of its business and the safekeeping of its records. (b) The […]

§ 15-20-204. Organization

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall from time to time select from its membership a chair and a vice chair.

§ 15-20-205. Director of commission — Department of Agriculture authority

(a) (1) The Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) The director shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. (b) The Department of Agriculture shall be charged with the duty of administering the provisions of this subchapter and the […]

§ 15-20-206. Rules — Meetings — Oaths, subpoenas, etc. — Judicial review

(a) For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have authority to make and amend and enforce all necessary or desirable rules and orders not inconsistent with law. (b) The commission shall adopt and may modify rules for the conduct of its business and shall keep a record of […]

§ 15-20-207. Powers and duties

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have the authority to: (1) (A) Enter into negotiations with the duly authorized representatives of adjoining states relating to the protection and use of interstate waters occurring in underground aquifers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, or natural or artificial channels or impoundments and, with the consent of the United States Congress, […]

§ 15-20-208. Failure to repay loan or fee — Certification of deficiency

(a) Should any city, town, county, or political subdivision receiving general revenue turnback funds, as defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq., fail, neglect, or refuse to pay for a period of more than ninety (90) days past the due date of any loan payment or fee due the Arkansas Natural Resources […]

§ 15-20-209. Fee assessment for cost recovery

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may assess and collect fees for recovery of the costs of implementing and administering programs which have been delegated to the commission or to conservation districts.

§ 15-20-210. Underground aquifers

It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) The Sparta Aquifer is being depleted and damaged by salt water instrusion; (2) The preservation and protection of the Sparta Aquifer can best be accomplished through an interstate compact; (3) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission is currently authorized to enter into interstate compacts to […]