This bill amends existing laws regarding the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Forestry Commission, specifically focusing on the management of fire protection districts. It grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to recommend adjustments to the boundaries of fire protection districts that are overlapping, abutting, or contiguous. The bill outlines the process for districts to request boundary adjustments, including the requirement for written requests and the necessity of an agreement among affected districts or a demonstration of good cause for the changes.

Additionally, the bill establishes a procedure for the county court to consider and act upon the Department's recommendations. It mandates that districts must file a petition with the county court within thirty days of receiving a recommendation and provides guidelines for public notice of hearings. The county court is empowered to accept, reject, or modify the recommended boundary adjustments, and it must create a new fire protection district map if changes are made. The bill also clarifies the definition of "district" to include various types of fire protection entities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of fire protection services in the state.