Ark. Code Ann. § 23-3-309: Payment of expenses of investigation

The expense of conducting an analysis or investigation by the Arkansas Public Service Commission of the information required to be filed under § 23-3-307 shall be paid by the acquiring party within fifteen (15) days of the public hearing required by §§ 23-3-310 and 23-3-311 . Expenses of conducting the analysis or investigation may include, but not be limited to, the cost of acquiring expert witnesses, consultants, and analytical services.