Arkansas § 8-4-229 - Appeals, proceedings, etc. — Presumptions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-4-229 — Appeals, proceedings, etc. — Presumptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-4-229. Appeals, proceedings, etc. — Presumptions.
In any appeal or other proceeding involving any order, rule, or other decision of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, the action of the commission shall be prima facie evidence reasonable and valid, and it shall be presumed that all requirements of the law pertaining to the taking thereof have been complied with. All findings of fact made by the commission shall be prima facie evidence of the matters therein stated. The burden of proving the contrary of any provision of this section shall rest upon the appellant or other party questioning the action of the commission.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 8-4-229
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-4-229 cover?
Section 8-4-229 ("Appeals, proceedings, etc. — Presumptions.") 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 § 8-4-229?
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