# Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-203: Prosecution of violations

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-203
- **Heading:** Prosecution of violations
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 11 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 11-7-203

## Text

It shall be and is made the duty of the prosecuting attorney in the district wherein the State Mine Inspector shall arrest or cause to be arrested any person violating the provisions of the mining laws of the state to at once take charge of and prosecute the person with reasonable diligence. Acts 1917, No. 130, § 7, p. 683; C. & M. Dig., § 7257; Pope's Dig., § 9313; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-411.

It shall be and is made the duty of the prosecuting attorney in the district wherein the State Mine Inspector shall arrest or cause to be arrested any person violating the provisions of the mining laws of the state to at once take charge of and prosecute the person with reasonable diligence.

Acts 1917, No. 130, § 7, p. 683; C. & M. Dig., § 7257; Pope's Dig., § 9313; A.S.A. 1947, § 52-411.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-201 Act cumulative](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-202 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-203 Prosecution of violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-204 Appointment, term, and qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-205 Office, staff, and compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-206 State Mine Inspector - Powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-207 Assistant State Mine Inspector](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-208 Inspection of mines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-209 Owner, agent, or operator to facilitate inspections - Failure to comply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-210 Action to enjoin unsafe working conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 11-7-211 Authority to arrest violators or clear mine - Injunctive relief for owner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T11_C7_S2_S11-7-211.md)

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