Arkansas § 15-55-302 - Free access to public records.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-302 — Free access to public records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-55-302. Free access to public records.
The work of the geological survey shall commence as soon after the appointment of the State Geologist and his or her assistants as is practical. The geological corps shall have access at all times to the field notes and maps of the Office of Commissioner of State Lands, and to the records and reports of the State Mine Inspector, the Oil and Gas Commission, the county clerk of any county, or to the public record of any state department or county official without the payment of any fee.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-55-302
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-302 cover?
Section 15-55-302 ("Free access to public records.") 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 § 15-55-302?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-55-302" (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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