Arkansas § 15-72-202 - Penalties for violation of certain sections.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-202 — Penalties for violation of certain sections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-202. Penalties for violation of certain sections.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating § 15-72-206, § 15-72-208(a), § 15-72-217, § 15-72-208(b), § 15-72-210, or § 15-72-211 is subject to a civil penalty for each violation not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), to be assessed by the Oil and Gas Commission. If the civil penalty is not recovered by the commission within the time frame specified by the commission, the civil penalty and a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court may be recovered in an action brought by the commission in the name of the State of Arkansas. The civil penalty and attorney's fees collected shall be turned into the general road fund of the county where a leak is located to be used on the roads, bridges, and highways of the county, in the discretion of the county court.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-202 cover?
Section 15-72-202 ("Penalties for violation of certain sections.") 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 § 15-72-202?
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