Arkansas § 15-22-904 Powers of the commission

Arkansas Statutes

§ 15-22-904 — Powers of the commission

Arkansas § 15-22-904

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Ark. Code Ann. § 15-22-904 (2026).

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The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have all powers necessary to effectuate this subchapter, including the power to:

(1)Promulgate rules for groundwater classification and aquifer use, well spacing, issuance of groundwater rights within critical groundwater areas, and assessment of fees;

(2)Issue subpoenas for any witness to require attendance and testimony and production of relevant books, papers, or other records in any proceeding before the commission;

(3)Administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding before the commission;

(4)At reasonable times, enter upon property for purposes of conducting investigations, studies, or enforcing this subchapter;

(5)Reduce or suspend notice and hearing requirements under this subchapter in times of an em

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The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have all powers necessary to effectuate this subchapter, including the power to: (1) Promulgate rules for groundwater classification and aquifer use, well spacing, issuance of groundwater rights within critical groundwater areas, and assessment of fees; (2) Issue subpoenas for any witness to require attendance and testimony and production of relevant books, papers, or other records in any proceeding before the commission; (3) Administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding before the commission; (4) At reasonable times, enter upon property for purposes of conducting investigations, studies, or enforcing this subchapter; (5) Reduce or suspend notice and hearing requirements under this subchapter in times of an emergency; (6) Issue orders to implement or enforce any of the provisions of this subchapter or regulations or rules under this subchapter; (7) Delegate any and all powers under this subchapter to the Director of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or his or her designee; (8) Delegate any powers under this subchapter to districts within a critical groundwater area; (9) Provide technical assistance and establish guidelines which shall be followed by districts which have been granted powers under this subchapter; (10) Resolve disputes between, approve rules of, and hear appeals from decisions of districts to which the commission has delegated powers; and (11) Provide cost share assistance from the Arkansas Water Development Fund not to exceed forty percent (40%) to persons for the installation of approved water conservation and development practices.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1141, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1140, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1139, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1991, No. 154, § 11; 1991, No. 342, § 11.