Statutes > Arkansas Statutes > Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development > Subtitle 2 - Land And Water Resources Generally > Chapter 23 - Rivers and Creeks > Subchapter 3 - Arkansas Natural and Scenic Rivers System Act > § 15-23-309 - Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission of the Department of Arkansas Heritage -- Power to obtain property.

§ 15-23-309 - Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission of the Department of Arkansas Heritage -- Power to obtain property.

15-23-309. Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission of the Department of Arkansas Heritage -- Power to obtain property.

(a) The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission of the Department of Arkansas Heritage shall have the authority to purchase or receive by gift, devise, grant, or dedication conservation easements in real property for the protection of rivers and streams in this state.

(b) The commission shall not have the power of eminent domain for purposes of performing its responsibilities relating to Arkansas' natural and scenic rivers.