Arkansas Statutes

§ 8-7-517 — Punitive damages

Arkansas § 8-7-517

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Ark. Code Ann. § 8-7-517 (2026).

Text

If any person who is liable for a release or threat of release of a hazardous substance fails without sufficient cause to properly provide remedial action or removal action upon order of the Division of Environmental Quality, the person may be liable to the state for punitive damages in an amount equal to three (3) times the amount of any costs incurred by the state as a result of the failure to take proper action.

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Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2769, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 479, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-4719; 2005, No. 1824, § 14.

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