Arkansas § 2-16-509 - Duties of landowners.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-16-509 — Duties of landowners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-16-509. Duties of landowners.
It shall be the duty of the State of Arkansas or any department thereof, any public utility, railroad, levee and drainage district, county, or any municipality, and every other person, firm, corporation, or association owning or having control over any lands in a Johnson grass control and eradication district to: Control and eradicate Johnson grass on all lands, rights-of-way, and easements owned, occupied, or controlled by them; Employ methods approved by the Director of the State Plant Board for control and eradication of Johnson grass as the district board shall direct; and Comply with all orders and rules of the district board and the director.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 2-16-509
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-16-509 cover?
Section 2-16-509 ("Duties of landowners.") 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 § 2-16-509?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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