Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-72-208. Prevention of wasting gas

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Any person, copartnership, corporation, owner, lessee, or manager in possession of any well producing natural gas, in order to prevent the gas from wasting by escape shall, within four (4) days after penetrating the gas-bearing sand in any well drilled, shut in and confine the gas in the well until the gas therein shall be utilized for light, fuel, or steam power.

(b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation having possession or control of any gas well, whether as contractor, owner, lessee, or manager, to allow or permit the flow of natural gas of any such well to flow into the open air without being confined to such well or pipe or other safe receptacles for a longer period than three (3) days after the gas shall have been struck and produced in that well.

(2) If the well cannot be confined within three (3) days, the person controlling the well shall continue with the utmost diligence to confine it as soon as possible.

(c) Failure to comply with subsection (b) of this section shall subject the person failing to the penalties and procedure set out in § 15-72-202 (b).

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 15. Natural Resources and Economic Development § 15-72-208. Prevention of wasting gas - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-15-natural-resources-and-economic-development/ar-code-sect-15-72-208/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard