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AR SB910
Bill
Status
4/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bart Hester
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AI Summary
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Upgrades the penalty for unlawfully removing sand, gravel, oil, natural gas, casinghead gas, coal, minerals, timber, or logs from navigable rivers, lakes, or state lands from a misdemeanor to a Class D felony when done knowingly without obtaining a lease or permit from the Commissioner of State Lands
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Maintains the previous fine structure of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000 for violations, with the addition of state penalties
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Reorganizes Arkansas Code § 22-5-804(a) to clarify the composition of the Natural Resources Committee by replacing "created by this section" with "is created" and adding "and shall be composed"
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Renames the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Natural Resources Commission in the committee membership listing
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Adds a provision allowing committee members to designate representatives from their organizations to attend meetings and conduct committee business on their behalf
Legislative Description
To Amend The Laws Concerning The Administration Of Leases And Permits For Natural Resources Of The State And The Natural Resources Committee; And To Increase Penalties For Removing Natural Resources Without A Permit.
Last Action
Notification that SB910 is now Act 1132
4/7/2015