The U.S. state of Arkansas has passed a bill titled The Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023, which aims to prevent local governments from imposing certain restrictions on crypto mining activities.

The law says that local governments should not create laws that apply specifically to crypto mining operations, such as targeted anti-noise laws, zoning laws, and business laws. The law also says that mining firms can appeal zoning changes.

Furthermore, the bill says that Arkansas’ public utility provider should not impose “unreasonably discriminatory rates” on crypto mining customers.