Arkansas § 15-44-111 - Limits on public water withdrawal.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-44-111 — Limits on public water withdrawal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-44-111. Limits on public water withdrawal.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to: Withdraw, in any manner, any water from any public body of water in this state without first securely screening the intake pipes used in such withdrawal against the entry of any fish; Lower the natural stage of any body of water to a point whereby the existence of fish in it is endangered. Persons violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-44-111
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-44-111 cover?
Section 15-44-111 ("Limits on public water withdrawal.") 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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