# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-204: General powers of commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-204

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-204
- **Heading:** General powers of commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 23-15-204

## Text

The Arkansas Public Service Commission may: (1) Advise, consult, contract, and cooperate with any agency of the federal government, the State of Arkansas, or any other state in projects of common interest of the regulations of safety of pipeline facilities and transportation of gas and administer the authority delegated to the commission by contract with the federal government or any agency thereof including the authority to participate in the enforcement of federal standards applicable to interstate transmission facilities, as defined in § 23-15-203 , as an agent of any agency of the state or federal government; and (2) Accept, receive, apply for, or administer grants or other funds or gifts from public or private agencies, including the federal government, or from any other person. Acts 1971, No. 285, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1910.

The Arkansas Public Service Commission may:

(1) Advise, consult, contract, and cooperate with any agency of the federal government, the State of Arkansas, or any other state in projects of common interest of the regulations of safety of pipeline facilities and transportation of gas and administer the authority delegated to the commission by contract with the federal government or any agency thereof including the authority to participate in the enforcement of federal standards applicable to interstate transmission facilities, as defined in § 23-15-203 , as an agent of any agency of the state or federal government; and

(2) Accept, receive, apply for, or administer grants or other funds or gifts from public or private agencies, including the federal government, or from any other person.

Acts 1971, No. 285, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1910.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-201 Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-202 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-203 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-204 General powers of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-205 Safety standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-206 Reports, records, etc., to be maintained - Access by commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-207 Inspections and investigations generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-208 Inspection and maintenance plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-209 Compliance and waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-210 Confidentiality of information obtained by commission - Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-210.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-211 Civil penalty - Compromise - Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-211.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-212 Injunction and jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-212.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-213 Tort liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-213.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-214 Fees - Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C15_S2_S23-15-214.md)

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