Arkansas § 15-72-213 - Surface owner's lien for damages caused by operator neglect.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-213 — Surface owner's lien for damages caused by operator neglect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-213. Surface owner's lien for damages caused by operator neglect.
Any surface owner who is damaged or threatened with damage by the neglect of the operator will have a lien upon the fixtures or equipment owned by the operator, with all oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons produced therefrom which may be run to the credit of the operator to secure payment for all damages that can be lawfully recovered under the terms of the oil and gas lease or leases covering the particular property and under which drilling operations are being undertaken by the operator. The lien shall also secure payment for any other damages that the surface owner would be entitled to recover from the operator under the laws of the State of Arkansas.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-213
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-213 cover?
Section 15-72-213 ("Surface owner's lien for damages caused by operator neglect.") 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 § 15-72-213?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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