It is declared to be the policy of this state to provide during and after completion of open-cut mining operations for the reclamation and restoration of affected lands to productive use, including, but not limited to, the planting of forests, the seeding of grasses and legumes for grazing purposes, the planting of crops for harvest, the enhancement of wildlife and aquatic resources, the establishment of recreational, home, and industrial sites, and the conservation, development, management, and appropriate use of all the natural resources of affected areas for compatible multiple purposes, in order to aid in maintaining or improving the tax base and protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the people as well as the natural beauty and aesthetic value in the affected areas of this state.
Ark. Code Ann. § 15-57-302
Declaration of policy
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 2025 Ark. App. 328 - Mmsc, LLC, F/K/A Mmsw, LLC v. Washington County, Arkansas; Quorum Court of Washington, County, Arkansas; Joseph K. Wood, in His Official Capacity as County Judge; Dinah Dickerson; Caroline Cox; Stephenie Foster; Marty Matlock; And the Highland Community Association (2025)
Most recently applied in 2025 Ark. App. 328 - Mmsc, LLC, F/K/A Mmsw, LLC v. Washington County, Arkansas; Quorum Court of Washington, County, Arkansas; Joseph K. Wood, in His Official Capacity as County Judge; Dinah Dickerson; Caroline Cox; Stephenie Foster; Marty Matlock; And the Highland Community Association (May 2025)
Acts 1991, No. 827, § 2.
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