The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding exemptions for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity for new construction or extension of public services. Specifically, it modifies Section 23-3-201(b)(1) to clarify that a certificate is not required for certain activities, including the replacement or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of facilities under a limited or conditional certificate, and the extension of public services within municipalities or districts where such services are already provided.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that specifies exemptions for equipment or facilities that are primarily owned by exempt wholesale generators, as defined in the Arkansas Code. This change aims to streamline the regulatory process for public service providers and facilitate the development of necessary infrastructure while ensuring that existing regulations are upheld.

Statutes affected:
SB 594: 23-3-201(b)