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AR SB910

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Maintains the previous fine structure of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000 for violations, with the addition of state penalties

  • 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"

  • Renames the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Natural Resources Commission in the committee membership listing

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/17/2015
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/9/2015

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