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Ark. Code § 15-72-212: Ark. Code Ann. § 15-72-212

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to negligently allow an oil or gas well to go wild or out of control. Well owners must make reasonable efforts to control such wells within 24 hours of written notice from the Oil and Gas Commission.

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