HB1928

House Bill 1928 amends the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act. The bill clarifies that approved nutrient management plans and poultry litter management plans function as permits for the application of nutrients. It establishes that if nutrients are applied consistently with an approved plan, the holder, their agents, and their principals are shielded from civil or criminal liability. Furthermore, the bill specifies that administrative violations of these sections cannot serve as the basis for civil or criminal actions or private lawsuits. It limits enforcement actions primarily to the collection of administrative fines by the relevant commission. Additionally, the bill provides a legal definition for approved management plans, noting they must be currently active and not revoked or replaced.