# Ark. Code Ann. § 8-4-302: Purpose

> Arkansas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T8_C4_S3_S8-4-302

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 8-4-302
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter 3 / Section 8-4-302

## Text

It is the purpose of this subchapter to safeguard the air resources of the state by controlling or abating air pollution that exists when this subchapter takes effect and preventing new air pollution under a program which shall be consistent with the declaration of policy stated in § 8-4-301 and with this subchapter. Acts 1949, No. 472, [Part 2], § 2, as added by Acts 1965, No. 183, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1932.

It is the purpose of this subchapter to safeguard the air resources of the state by controlling or abating air pollution that exists when this subchapter takes effect and preventing new air pollution under a program which shall be consistent with the declaration of policy stated in § 8-4-301 and with this subchapter.

Acts 1949, No. 472, [Part 2], § 2, as added by Acts 1965, No. 183, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-1932.

## Nearby sections

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