AR HB1525

Commercial renewable energy facility owners (wind and solar) must enter into agricultural impact remediation agreements with landowners before construction on agricultural land producing $1,000 or more in annual agricultural products

Agreements must include construction and deconstruction standards for land restoration, a comprehensive deconstruction plan, and adequate proof of financial mechanisms and assurances

A copy of the agreement must be provided to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at least 45 days before construction begins, and these agreements are exempt from public disclosure under FOIA

Agreements are binding on subsequent facility owners or landowners, but terms may be modified by separate agreement between the parties

The law does not apply to agreements entered before the effective date or situations where the energy facility owner is also the landowner; approved April 21, 2025