Arkansas § 8-7-522 - Liability for actions relating to remedial actions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-7-522 — Liability for actions relating to remedial actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-7-522. Liability for actions relating to remedial actions.
No shareholder, director, or officer of a corporation or a grantor or trustee of a trust whose sole purpose, as stated in its articles of incorporation or its trust agreement, is to conduct remedial action at a hazardous substance site pursuant to an administrative or judicial order or settlement under § 8-7-508 shall be liable to any person for any action of the corporation or trust reasonably related to the stated purpose of the corporation or trust. This section shall not apply to any action of the corporation or trust resulting from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of a shareholder, director, or officer of said corporation, or a grantor or trustee of said trust. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the liability of any person for the hazardous substance site under this subchapter, nor shall the liability of any such person be expanded as a result of such person undertaking remedial action or serving as a shareholder, officer, or director of a corporation or as a grantor or trustee of a trust which undertakes remedial action pursuant to an administrative or judicial order or settlement under § 8-7-508.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 8-7-522
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-7-522 cover?
Section 8-7-522 ("Liability for actions relating to remedial actions.") 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 § 8-7-522?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-7-522" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 8-7-522 apply to my situation?
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