Arkansas § 5-60-114 - Open shafts or wells.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-60-114 — Open shafts or wells., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-60-114. Open shafts or wells.
It is unlawful for any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons to leave any shaft, well, or other opening uncovered on any unenclosed land. Any corporation, company, individual person, or association of persons who digs any shaft, well, or other opening, whether for the purpose of mining or other purpose, is required to securely enclose the opening or cover the opening and keep it covered with strong and sufficient covering. Any corporation, company, individual, person, or association of persons who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for any such offense and is liable to anyone who may lose any stock by the opening for two (2) times the appraised value of the stock.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-60-114
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-60-114 cover?
Section 5-60-114 ("Open shafts or wells.") 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 § 5-60-114?
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