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AR SB374

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the classification of knowing refusal of entry and inspection rights to Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality personnel from a misdemeanor to a violation.
  • Establishes penalties for violations as either a fine of up to $25,000 or civil penalties of up to $25,000.
  • Removes the requirement that refusal be "willful and unjustified," replacing it with "knowing" refusal.
  • Applies to administrative inspection warrants executed by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality under Arkansas Code § 8-1-107(f).

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Penalties Related To Administrative Inspection Warrants Executed By The Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality.

Last Action

Notification that SB374 is now Act 807

4/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/19/2019
Insurance & Commerce2/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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