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1 the citizens of this state to protect underground facilities in Arkansas from
2 damage and to enhance safety; that the enhanced notifications and penalties
3 in this act will make Arkansas citizens safer; and that this act is
4 immediately necessary because this act will increase public health and safety
5 in Arkansas by helping to prevent underground facilities from being hit and
6 damaged at such a high rate. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist,
7 and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public
8 peace, health, and safety shall become effective on:
9 (1) The date of its approval by the Governor;
10 (2) If the bill is neither approved nor vetoed by the Governor,
11 the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the
12 bill; or
13 (3) If the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is
14 overridden, the date the last house overrides the veto.
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3S1afety is everyone’s responsibility. And we take it seriously!
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At Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, safety is our #1 priority
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and we take every possible step to ensure the
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safety and reliability of our natural gas systems.
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