Arkansas § 15-56-502 - Rights-of-way acquisition and operation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-56-502 — Rights-of-way acquisition and operation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-56-502. Rights-of-way acquisition and operation.
All incorporations provided for shall: Be governed by the laws governing railway incorporations in this state; and Have the same right to acquire rights-of-way over, under, or through any private or public lands; have and exercise the same right of eminent domain in acquiring the right-of-way; and have the same authority to construct, own, lease, operate, or sell such lines of railway or tramway as may be necessary to the successful mining and marketing of coal and other minerals owned or controlled by mining corporations as is now by law granted to railroad corporations in this state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-56-502 cover?
Section 15-56-502 ("Rights-of-way acquisition and operation.") 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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