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AR SB47

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gilbert Baker

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Premium Biosolid Marketing Incentive Act" as a new subchapter under Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 20

  • Establishes a cost-share incentive program through the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission providing up to $15.00 per ton of eligible premium biosolid sold within Arkansas

  • Defines "eligible premium biosolid" as biosolid fertilizer meeting federal pollutant concentration and pathogen reduction limits under 40 C.F.R. pt. 503 (as of November 1, 2010), sold in bulk by farm supply dealers or retailers for application to various land types

  • Requires sellers to provide purchasers a credit against purchase price equal to the incentive amount and submit an incentive certification to the commission within 90 days of delivery

  • Authorizes the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission to promulgate rules, charge reasonable application fees (deposited into the Arkansas Water Development Fund), and use the Water Development Fund to finance the program

Legislative Description

To Create The Premium Biosolid Marketing Incentive Act And To Provide Incentives For The Sale And Purchase Of Premium Biosolids.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB47 is now Act 333

3/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/23/2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/18/2011

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