§ 15-20-503 - Exceptions.
               	 		
15-20-503.    Exceptions.
    (a)  Activities  and consequences thereof by employees of the Arkansas Natural Heritage  Commission or their agents or by persons under contract to the  commission or their agents shall not be construed as violations of this  subchapter when such employees, persons, or agents are acting in  performance of their official duties.
(b)  Activities  and consequences thereof conducted pursuant to and in accord with the  provisions of any permit or special authorization issued by the Director  of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission shall not be construed as  violations of this subchapter.