# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-207: Inspections and investigations generally

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-15-207
- **Heading:** Inspections and investigations generally
- **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 23-15-207

## Text

(a) (1) The Arkansas Public Service Commission may make inspections and investigations consistent with this subchapter and conduct investigations of pipeline failures whenever needed, and in connection therewith, enter private or public property at all reasonable times. (2) The results of investigations shall be reduced to writing if any enforcement action is contemplated and a copy thereof furnished to the operator of the pipeline facilities or transportation of gas facilities inspected or investigated before any enforcement action is initiated. (b) The commission is authorized to conduct inspections and investigations other than those in § 23-15-206 as may be necessary to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter and the standards established pursuant to this subchapter. In doing so, it may obtain possession of any pipe or any part of a pipeline facility for analysis, inspection, or testing. (c) For purposes of enforcement of this subchapter, officers, employees, or agents authorized by the commission, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the individual in charge, are authorized: (1) To enter upon pipeline facilities at reasonable times; and (2) To inspect such facilities at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner. (d) Each inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness. (e) The commission may furnish the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General any information obtained indicating noncompliance with such standards for appropriate action. Acts 1971, No. 285, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1910.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Public Service Commission may make inspections and investigations consistent with this subchapter and conduct investigations of pipeline failures whenever needed, and in connection therewith, enter private or public property at all reasonable times. (2) The results of investigations shall be reduced to writing if any enforcement action is contemplated and a copy thereof furnished to the operator of the pipeline facilities or transportation of gas facilities inspected or investigated before any enforcement action is initiated.

(1) The Arkansas Public Service Commission may make inspections and investigations consistent with this subchapter and conduct investigations of pipeline failures whenever needed, and in connection therewith, enter private or public property at all reasonable times.

(2) The results of investigations shall be reduced to writing if any enforcement action is contemplated and a copy thereof furnished to the operator of the pipeline facilities or transportation of gas facilities inspected or investigated before any enforcement action is initiated.

(b) The commission is authorized to conduct inspections and investigations other than those in § 23-15-206 as may be necessary to aid in the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter and the standards established pursuant to this subchapter. In doing so, it may obtain possession of any pipe or any part of a pipeline facility for analysis, inspection, or testing.

(c) For purposes of enforcement of this subchapter, officers, employees, or agents authorized by the commission, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the individual in charge, are authorized: (1) To enter upon pipeline facilities at reasonable times; and (2) To inspect such facilities at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.

(1) To enter upon pipeline facilities at reasonable times; and

(2) To inspect such facilities at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.

(d) Each inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness.

(e) The commission may furnish the appropriate prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General any information obtained indicating noncompliance with such standards for appropriate action.

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)
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- [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)
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