Arkansas § 15-20-311 - Limitation on purchase of land.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-20-311 — Limitation on purchase of land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-20-311. Limitation on purchase of land.
In any county in this state in which thirty-three percent (33%) or more of the total acreage in the county is publicly owned land, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall not purchase in excess of forty (40) acres per year. However, the commission may purchase not to exceed forty (40) additional acres in any year in any such county if it first obtains approval of the Legislative Council for such a purchase. The commission shall not under any circumstance purchase in excess of eighty (80) acres in any such county in any one (1) year unless specifically authorized to do so by legislation enacted by the General Assembly at a regular session, fiscal session, or extraordinary session.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-20-311
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-20-311 cover?
Section 15-20-311 ("Limitation on purchase of land.") 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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