Arkansas § 15-31-104 - State Forester.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-31-104 — State Forester., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-31-104. State Forester.
The State Forester shall be appointed by the Arkansas Forestry Commission, with the approval of the Governor, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The State Forester shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. The secretary may delegate to the State Forester any of the powers or duties required to administer the: Statutory duties of the Arkansas Forestry Commission; and Rules, orders, or directives promulgated or issued by the commission. The State Forester may exercise the powers and duties delegated to him or her under subdivision (c)(1) of this section in the name of the commission and the department. The commission may delegate to the department any of the powers or duties vested in or imposed upon the commission by law, and these delegated powers or duties may be exercised by the secretary or his or her designee. The State Forester shall: Have earned at a minimum a bachelor's degree in forestry from an accredited four-year program at an institution of higher education; and Have not less than three (3) years' practical administrative and field experience in forestry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-31-104
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-31-104 cover?
Section 15-31-104 ("State Forester.") 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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