Arkansas Statutes
§ 5-60-114 — Open shafts or wells
Arkansas § 5-60-114
JurisdictionArkansas
Title5
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Bluebook
Ark. Code Ann. § 5-60-114 (2026).
Text
(a)It is unlawful for any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons to leave any shaft, well, or other opening uncovered on any unenclosed land.
(b)Any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons who digs any shaft, well, or other opening, whether for the purpose of mining or other purpose, is required to securely enclose the opening or cover the opening and keep it covered with strong and sufficient covering.
(c)Any corporation, company, individual, person, or association of persons who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for any such offense and is liable to anyone who may lose any st
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Legislative History
Acts 1901, No. 167, §§ 1, 2, p. 320; 1905, No. 119, § 1, p. 312; C. & M. Dig., §§ 375, 376; Pope's Dig., §§ 399, 400; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 41-2951, 41-2952; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 52.
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