Opinion No.

Mahlon A. Martin, Director Department of Finance and Administration P. O. Box 3278 Little Rock, AR 72203

Dear Mr. Martin:

This Office acknowledges receipt of your request for an official opinion concerning certain sand and gravel permits which have been issued prior to the adoption of Act 524 of 1975. You advise that the Natural Resources Office has received an application for the issuance of a sand and gravel permit which would fall within the geographical reach of sand and gravel permits held by Jeffrey Sand Company. In connection with the processing of this application you relate that the…