Arkansas § 15-72-205 - Notice of intent to drill — Permit and fee.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-205 — Notice of intent to drill — Permit and fee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-205. Notice of intent to drill — Permit and fee.
Before any well shall be drilled in search of oil or gas, the person desiring to drill the well shall notify the commission upon a form the commission may prescribe and shall pay a fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) or any sum the commission may prescribe for each well; provided, in no event shall the fee exceed three hundred dollars ($300). The drilling of any well is prohibited until the notice is given and the fee has been paid and permit granted.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-205
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-205 cover?
Section 15-72-205 ("Notice of intent to drill — Permit and fee.") 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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