Arkansas § 2-15-101 - Arkansas Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-15-101 — Arkansas Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-15-101. Arkansas Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act.
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act”. Any person or entity who willfully and knowingly damages or destroys any field crop product that is grown for personal or commercial purposes or for testing or research purposes in the context of a product development program in conjunction or coordination with a private research facility or a university or any federal, state, or local government agency shall be liable for twice the value of the crop damaged or destroyed. In awarding damages under this section, the courts shall consider: The market value of the crop before damage or destruction; and Production, research, testing, replacement, and crop development costs directly related to the crop that has been damaged or destroyed as part of the value of the crop. Damages available under this section shall be limited to: Twice the market value of the crop before damage or destruction; plus Twice the actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement, and crop development costs directly related to the crop that has been damaged or destroyed. This section shall not apply to any persons or entities when performing construction, land improvements, or excavation work in or upon any public right-of-way, public easement, or utility easement or who in good faith believe they are in or upon the right-of-way or easement.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 2-15-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-15-101 cover?
Section 2-15-101 ("Arkansas Crop and Research Facilities Protection Act.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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