Arkansas § 15-72-210 - Gas leaks in pipelines, machinery, etc.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-210 — Gas leaks in pipelines, machinery, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-210. Gas leaks in pipelines, machinery, etc.
It is the duty of any person discovering any leak in any pipeline for the transportation of natural gas, or in any machinery, apparatus, or device used in the regulation, distribution, or transportation thereof immediately to notify the owner of the pipeline or other appliance and also to notify the gas inspector of the leak. It is the duty of the owner of the pipeline or other apparatus from which gas is escaping to immediately repair it. It is the duty of the gas inspector on receiving reliable information of the leak or on personal knowledge thereof immediately to notify the owner of the pipeline or appliance of the leak and to immediately repair it. Should the owner of the pipeline, apparatus, appliance, or device fail to at once repair the leak or use the utmost diligence to do so, he or she shall be subject to the penalty set out in § 15-72-202 (b).
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-210
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-210 cover?
Section 15-72-210 ("Gas leaks in pipelines, machinery, etc.") 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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