§ 15-20-312 - Dedication of property. - Arkansas Statutes

15-20-312. Dedication of property.

(a) As used in this subchapter, "dedication" means the creation of a scenic, conservation, or environmental easement to be vested in and legally enforceable by the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.

(b) Dedication may be either donative or for a consideration.

(c) The owner of the fee title to certain real property, whether a private individual, a private organization, or a public or governmental agency or department may impress such an easement upon his, her, or its property by executing and delivering to the commission, with its consent, articles of dedication specifying the terms and conditions of the easement.

(d) (1) Articles of dedication shall be in writing, under seal, and acknowledged.

(2) The commission shall cause the articles to be recorded by the recorder of deeds in each county wherein any portion of the property affected by the articles shall lie.