Arkansas § 15-20-316 - Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-20-316 — Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-20-316. Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315.

None of the provisions of §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315 shall be deemed to apply to: The acquisition of land or the construction of structures thereon required for the operation of railroad facilities; or The construction of necessary public utility structures or facilities, the construction of which has been permitted by order of the Arkansas Public Service Commission or any successor agency, if the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission has been given notice of and an opportunity to comment upon and participate in each application and hearing which resulted in such an order of permission.

Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-20-316 cover?

Section 15-20-316 ("Exemptions to §§ 15-20-314 and 15-20-315.") 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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