Opinion No.

The Honorable David W. Wyatt State Representative 159 Wyatt Lane Batesville, Arkansas 72501-7862

Dear Representative Wyatt:

I am writing in response to your request for my expedited opinion on the following question, which you have submitted on behalf of Independence County Judge Bill Hicks:

Pursuant to the provisions of A.C.A. 14-38-101(2)(A)(ii) [sic:" A.C.A. § 14-38-101(b)(2)(A)(ii)"], would a mountain range with a four (4) lane federal/state highway, which is transverse from the bottom to the top of the range (such as Highway 167 over Ramsey Mountain), be considered a natural barrier?

You…