§ 23-15-105 - Pipeline companies authorized to transport ammonia and other components of fertilizer. - Arkansas Statutes

23-15-105. Pipeline companies authorized to transport ammonia and other components of fertilizer.

(a) Pipeline companies operating in this state as common carriers and companies operating pipelines in this state for conveying natural or artificial gas for public utility service may transport by pipeline ammonia and other substances and materials composing commercial fertilizer, or used in manufacturing commercial fertilizer, when specifically authorized to so do by the Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished].

(b) (1) Applications for authority to operate under subsection (a) of this section shall be heard and determined by the commission.

(2) Appeals from the commission's orders in such matters shall be granted pursuant to 23-2-211.

(c) The commission shall make such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to administer this section.

(d) All companies authorized by the commission to operate under subsection (a) of this section are given the right of eminent domain. The procedure to be followed in the exercise of this right shall be the same as prescribed in 18-15-1201 et seq. relating to railroad companies, telegraph companies, and telephone companies.