The bill amends the Arkansas Soil Nutrient Application and Poultry Litter Utilization Act to enhance the management and application of nutrients and poultry litter in designated nutrient surplus areas. Key changes include the establishment of time, place, and manner restrictions for nutrient application as determined by the commission, which will be included in the nutrient management and poultry litter management plans. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an approved nutrient management plan serves as a permit for nutrient application and protects the plan holder from civil or criminal liability related to the application of nutrients.

Further amendments introduce provisions that prevent administrative violations of nutrient management plans from serving as the basis for criminal or civil actions, and they specify that alleged violations do not create a private right of action. The bill also defines what constitutes an "approved nutrient management plan" and an "approved poultry litter management plan," ensuring that these plans are recognized as valid unless revoked or replaced by a more recent plan. Overall, the bill aims to streamline nutrient management processes while providing legal protections for those adhering to approved plans.

Statutes affected:
HB 1928: 15-20-1106(c), 15-20-1107(d), 15-20-1107, 15-20-1108(e), 15-20-1108
Act 820: 15-20-1106(c), 15-20-1107(d), 15-20-1107, 15-20-1108(e), 15-20-1108