Arkansas § 14-234-801 Findings - Definitions

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§ 14-234-801 — Findings - Definitions

Arkansas § 14-234-801

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Ark. Code Ann. § 14-234-801 (2026).

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(a)The General Assembly finds that:

(1)Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health;

(2)The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights;

(3)While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management;

(4)Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases;

(5)Many providers

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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Oversight of providers in the state is primarily handled by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Health; (2) The oversight of these providers is spread out and results in the inability of a single state entity to monitor and help initiate necessary changes in public access of water, rate structures, the sustainability of the providers, and the protection of consumer rights; (3) While local control is important, the current landscape of providers has the potential to create inefficiencies in service and instability in fiscal management; (4) Combining smaller providers may be necessary in some areas in order to guarantee dependable and plentiful provision of water and to avoid unsustainable rate increases; (5) Many providers have an aging workforce, and there is a need for education of the governing bodies of these providers concerning the importance of recruiting and retaining an expert workforce; and (6) Training of local, state, and federal leaders on issues surrounding provider personnel, finances, compliance, and environmental factors is needed. (b) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) "Provider" means any provider of retail water service; and (3) "Provider board" means the governing body of a provider, whether the governing body is organized as a board, commission, committee, council, or other type of entity.