Arkansas § 15-31-101 - Creation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-31-101 — Creation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-31-101. Creation.
There is created the Arkansas Forestry Commission. It shall be the mission of the commission to promote forest resource health, conservation, and stewardship. The commission shall cooperate with federal and state agencies, forest landowners, residents, and organizations in the prevention, detection, and suppression of wildland fires, in the control of forest insects and diseases, in the growth and distribution of forest tree seedlings, and in providing technical assistance and information relating to the most scientific methods of timber harvesting, reforestation, and forest resource protection and development, to the end that the forests throughout the state may be perpetuated.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-31-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-31-101 cover?
Section 15-31-101 ("Creation.") 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 § 15-31-101?
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