SB359 Summary

• Makes technical corrections throughout Title 8 of the Arkansas Code (environmental law) by repealing obsolete language, updating statutory references, and conforming to current code style without making substantive changes

• Clarifies criminal offense language in multiple sections by replacing phrases like "shall be unlawful and constitute a" with "is a" followed by the specific offense classification (misdemeanor or Class A misdemeanor)

• Removes references to repealed or superseded sections including § 8-6-213 [repealed] and § 8-6-215 — 8-6-217 [superseded] from permit and fee provisions throughout environmental regulations

• Repeals obsolete provisions with expired effective dates or deadlines (from 1991-2008) including provisions related to wastewater licensing, hazardous waste management, and mercury minimization plan implementation

• Updates administrative procedures for inspection warrants, used tire recycling programs, and related regulatory processes with clarified terminology and current references