Arkansas § 15-57-317 - Bond forfeiture proceedings.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-57-317 — Bond forfeiture proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-57-317. Bond forfeiture proceedings.
The Division of Environmental Quality may institute proceedings to have the bond or substituted security of the operator forfeited for any of the following reasons, including, but not limited to: Failure to abate any violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated thereunder; Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the open-cut mining permit or the bond; Failure to comply with any order of the division; Failure to reclaim any affected land in accordance with this subchapter; or Insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership of the operator. The division shall notify the operator in writing of the bond forfeiture, and the operator shall be given an opportunity for a hearing as provided in this subchapter.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-57-317
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-57-317 cover?
Section 15-57-317 ("Bond forfeiture proceedings.") 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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