Arkansas § 2-4-107 - Operation not to become nuisance.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-4-107 — Operation not to become nuisance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-4-107. Operation not to become nuisance.
An agricultural operation or its facilities or appurtenances shall not be or become a public or private nuisance as a result of any changed conditions in and about the locality after it has been in operation for a period of one (1) year or more when the agricultural operation or its facilities or appurtenances were not a nuisance at the time the agricultural operation began. Except as provided in this section, an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production. An agricultural operation that employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance as a result of any of the following activities or conditions: Change in ownership or size; Nonpermanent cessation or interruption of farming; Participation in any government-sponsored agricultural program; Employment of new technology; or Change in the type of agricultural product produced. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation: Was established before the commencement of the use of the area surrounding the agricultural operation for nonagricultural activities; and Employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production. Employment of methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production or are in compliance with any state or federally issued permit shall create a rebuttable presumption that an agricultural operation is not a nuisance. The court may award expert fees, reasonable court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in any action brought to assert that an agricultural operation is a public or private nuisance.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 2-4-107
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-4-107 cover?
Section 2-4-107 ("Operation not to become nuisance.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 2-4-107?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-4-107" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 2-4-107 apply to my situation?
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