It shall be the duty of the State of Arkansas or any department thereof, any public utility, railroad, levee and drainage district, county, or any municipality, and every other person, firm, corporation, or association owning or having control over any lands in a Johnson grass control and eradication district to:
(1) Control and eradicate Johnson grass on all lands, rights-of-way, and easements owned, occupied, or controlled by them;
(2) Employ methods approved by the Director of the State Plant Board for control and eradication of Johnson grass as the district board shall direct; and
(3) Comply with all orders and rules of the district board and the director.