Arkansas § 8-7-223 - Location of landfill.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-7-223 — Location of landfill., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-7-223. Location of landfill.
No hazardous waste landfill disposal facility off the site of generation shall be located within one-half (½) mile of any occupied dwelling unless the applicant shall affirmatively demonstrate and the Division of Environmental Quality shall specifically find that, because of the nature and amounts of the materials to be placed in such hazardous waste landfill disposal facility, a lesser distance will provide adequate margins of safety even under abnormal operating conditions.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 8-7-223
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-7-223 cover?
Section 8-7-223 ("Location of landfill.") 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 § 8-7-223?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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