Ark. Code § 23-18-526

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.
Section 23-18-526 - Powers of local governments and state agencies

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no municipality, local government unit, or state department or agency, except the Division of Environmental Quality as set out in § 23-18-506, may require any approval, consent, permit, certificate, or other condition for the construction, operation, or maintenance of a major utility facility authorized by a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the application of state laws for the protection of employees engaged in the construction, operation, or maintenance of the major utility facility.

Ark. Code § 23-18-526

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3243, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1973, No. 164, § 13; 1977, No. 866, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-276.12; Acts 1999, No. 1164, § 181.