Arkansas § 15-55-208 - Duties.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-208 — Duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-55-208. Duties.
It shall be the duty of the commission to direct the State Geologist, in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, to: Investigate, or to have investigated, such of the natural resources of the state, consisting of the available waterpower of the streams, the clays of the state as related to their adaptability to the various purposes for which clays are utilized, the cement materials of the state, the road materials of the state, and such other minerals and economic geologic products, as it may be deemed practicable and advisable by the commission to have investigated; and Prepare or have prepared topographic maps deemed advisable. The Arkansas Geological Survey may direct the State Geologist to: Make or have made investigations deemed advisable relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources; In cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, make investigations deemed advisable relating to the safety of miners and mine operations; and Adopt measures deemed practicable to assist mine operators in preventing explosions and give relief in case explosions occur.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-55-208
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-208 cover?
Section 15-55-208 ("Duties.") 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 § 15-55-208?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-208" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 15-55-208 apply to my situation?
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