Arkansas Code Title 15, Subtitle 2, Chapter 22, Subchapter 9 - Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Act

• § 15-22-901 - Title.
  This subchapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Act".
• § 15-22-902 - Purpose.
  The State of Arkansas has an abundance of good quality groundwater. In some areas of the state, this water is being mined such that...
• § 15-22-903 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Administrative Procedure Act" means the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; (2) "Aquifer" means a permeable,...
• § 15-22-904 - Powers of the Commission.
  The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall have all powers necessary to effectuate this subchapter, including the power to: (1) Promulgate rules and regulations for...
• § 15-22-905 - Powers of Commission -- Limitations.
  The following provisions shall limit the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission's powers under this subchapter: (1) (A) There will be no reduction or limitation of...
• § 15-22-906 - Groundwater Protection Program.
  (a) In order to protect the groundwater of the state, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop a comprehensive groundwater protection program.(b) This shall...
• § 15-22-907 - Water Conservation Education and Information Program.
  (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission or its designee shall develop and implement an education and information program to encourage water conservation by increasing...
• § 15-22-908 - Designation of Critical Areas.
  (a) Before designation of critical groundwater areas, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall describe the proposed action, the reasons therefore, and the recommended boundaries.(b)...
• § 15-22-909 - Groundwater Rights -- Initiation of Regulatory Authority Within Critical Areas.
  (a) (1) When the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission determines such action to be necessary within a critical area, it will declare that water rights...
• § 15-22-910 - Groundwater Rights -- Issuance.
  (a) Grandfathering Existing Wells. (1) (A) Within one (1) year of initiation of the regulatory authority as provided under § 15-22-909, the Arkansas Natural...
• § 15-22-911 - Groundwater Rights -- General Provisions.
  (a) Purpose. Water rights are issued for beneficial uses.(b) Duration. (1) Water rights shall be limited to such period of time as designated by...
• § 15-22-912 - Appeals.
  Any person aggrieved by decisions and actions under this subchapter by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may appeal pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure...
• § 15-22-913 - Fees.
  (a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall assess annual fees for: (1) The withdrawal of surface water in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00)...
• § 15-22-914 - Disposition of Earnings and Fees.
  Fees, penalties, and other funds collected under this subchapter shall be deposited in the Arkansas Water Development Fund established by § 15-22-507. Two-thirds (2/3)...
• § 15-22-915 - Metering of Certain Withdrawals.
  (a) Any well constructed after September 30, 2001, to withdraw groundwater from a sustaining aquifer shall be equipped with a properly functioning water measuring...

Last modified: November 15, 2016