Arkansas § 8-4-220 - Violation of chapter, orders, rules, etc. — Order of division without hearing.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-4-220 — Violation of chapter, orders, rules, etc. — Order of division without hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-4-220. Violation of chapter, orders, rules, etc. — Order of division without hearing.
When the Division of Environmental Quality or its successor finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or welfare it may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken as it deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 8-4-218 and 8-4-219, the order shall be effective immediately. Any person to which the order is directed shall comply immediately but, on application to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, shall be afforded a hearing within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request therefor. On the basis of the hearing, the commission shall continue the order in effect, revoke it, or modify it.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 8-4-220
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-4-220 cover?
Section 8-4-220 ("Violation of chapter, orders, rules, etc. — Order of division without hearing.") 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 § 8-4-220?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-4-220" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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