HB1830
To Amend The Arkansas Water And Air Pollution Control Act; And To Provide For A Cause Of Action To Abate Private Nuisances That Impact Air Pollution.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1830 seeks to amend the Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act. The legislation clarifies existing state code concerning private actions related to pollution. It explicitly states that the chapter does not prevent a public entity from initiating legal action on behalf of its residents to enjoin a private nuisance. The bill serves to reinforce the legal standing of public entities to pursue remedies against private entities regarding air pollution nuisances.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the residents of Arkansas, as the bill provides a clearer legal mechanism for their local governments to address and seek to abate private nuisances related to air pollution that affect the public.
Who Might Suffer?
The primary groups negatively impacted are private commercial, industrial, or agricultural entities whose operations might be classified as private nuisances under the expanded or clarified legal framework, as they may face increased legal challenges and injunctions from public entities.
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