Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-114 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-33-114
Federal Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "Federal Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Fund". (b) Federal funds as may be allotted to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission for maintenance and operation of its cooperative programs with the United States Department of Agriculture shall be deposited into the fund created in this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 450, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-314.

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "Federal Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Fund".

(b) Federal funds as may be allotted to the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission for maintenance and operation of its cooperative programs with the United States Department of Agriculture shall be deposited into the fund created in this section.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 450, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-314.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-106 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-106
Livestock description notification
Status: in_force

(a) Upon failure to find any record of the mark, tag, or brand of the impounded livestock or when the person in whose name the mark or brand is found recorded proves not to be the owner of the livestock, the impounder of the livestock shall give notice of the impounding of the livestock by providing a full detailed description of the livestock to the Department of Agriculture to be published in a publicly accessible record. (b) In addition to the description required under subsection (a) of this section, the notice shall also state: (1) The place where the livestock was found running at large; and (2) The date and time of the livestock's being impounded. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1883, No. 121, § 3, p. 298; C. & M. Dig., §§ 273, 274; Pope's Dig., §§ 287, 288; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1106.

(a) Upon failure to find any record of the mark, tag, or brand of the impounded livestock or when the person in whose name the mark or brand is found recorded proves not to be the owner of the livestock, the impounder of the livestock shall give notice of the impounding of the livestock by providing a full detailed description of the livestock to the Department of Agriculture to be published in a publicly accessible record.

(b) In addition to the description required under subsection (a) of this section, the notice shall also state: (1) The place where the livestock was found running at large; and (2) The date and time of the livestock's being impounded.

(1) The place where the livestock was found running at large; and

(2) The date and time of the livestock's being impounded.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1883, No. 121, § 3, p. 298; C. & M. Dig., §§ 273, 274; Pope's Dig., §§ 287, 288; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-502 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-16-502
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to and shall be enforced only in those areas of this state established as Johnson grass control and eradication districts in the manner authorized herein. For the purposes of this subchapter, a district may consist of one (1) or more contiguous townships in one (1) or more contiguous counties, but in no event shall a single district lie in more than three (3) counties. Acts 1967, No. 186, § 2; 1975, No. 287, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1702.

The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to and shall be enforced only in those areas of this state established as Johnson grass control and eradication districts in the manner authorized herein. For the purposes of this subchapter, a district may consist of one (1) or more contiguous townships in one (1) or more contiguous counties, but in no event shall a single district lie in more than three (3) counties.

Acts 1967, No. 186, § 2; 1975, No. 287, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-207 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-20-207
Record of cotton weighed
Status: in_force

(a) All persons weighing cotton for the public in this state and receiving compensation therefor shall be required to keep a book or record of all cotton weighed by them, giving: (1) The weight and marks of each bale; (2) For whom weighed; and (3) To whom sold where the purchaser is known to the weigher. (b) The book or record shall be kept subject to inspection by the public. Acts 1901, No. 77, § 1, p. 130; C. & M. Dig., § 2446; Pope's Dig., § 3068; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-811.

(a) All persons weighing cotton for the public in this state and receiving compensation therefor shall be required to keep a book or record of all cotton weighed by them, giving: (1) The weight and marks of each bale; (2) For whom weighed; and (3) To whom sold where the purchaser is known to the weigher.

(1) The weight and marks of each bale;

(2) For whom weighed; and

(3) To whom sold where the purchaser is known to the weigher.

(b) The book or record shall be kept subject to inspection by the public.

Acts 1901, No. 77, § 1, p. 130; C. & M. Dig., § 2446; Pope's Dig., § 3068; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-511 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-15-511
Grower reporting
Status: in_force

(a) A grower shall report industrial hemp crop acreage with the United States Farm Service Agency and shall provide the following information: (1) The street address for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced; (2) To the extent practicable, the geospatial location for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced; (3) The acreage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp or greenhouse or indoor square footage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp; and (4) The license identifier. (b) If a grower operates in more than one (1) location, the information required under this section shall be provided for all production sites. Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A grower shall report industrial hemp crop acreage with the United States Farm Service Agency and shall provide the following information: (1) The street address for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced; (2) To the extent practicable, the geospatial location for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced; (3) The acreage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp or greenhouse or indoor square footage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp; and (4) The license identifier.

(1) The street address for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced;

(2) To the extent practicable, the geospatial location for each lot or greenhouse where industrial hemp will be produced;

(3) The acreage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp or greenhouse or indoor square footage dedicated to the production of industrial hemp; and

(4) The license identifier.

(b) If a grower operates in more than one (1) location, the information required under this section shall be provided for all production sites.

Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-32-503 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-32-503
Administration of oath to witnesses
Status: in_force

A member of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or his or her attorney may administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding under this subtitle. Added by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017.

A member of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or his or her attorney may administer an oath to any witness in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding under this subtitle.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-103 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-5-103
Game and Fish Commission not affected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted or construed to affect, change, or alter any of the powers or controls over fish and wildlife in this state vested in the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35. Acts 1961, No. 166, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1803.

Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted or construed to affect, change, or alter any of the powers or controls over fish and wildlife in this state vested in the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35.

Acts 1961, No. 166, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-112 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-112
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 284; Pope's Dig., § 298; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1116.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 11; C. & M. Dig., § 284; Pope's Dig., § 298; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-305 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-16-305
Actions of agents
Status: in_force

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter, the act, omission, or failure of an official, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any person, association, partnership, or corporation within the scope of his or her employment or office shall, in every case, also be deemed the act, omission, or failure of the person, association, partnership, or corporation as well as that of the person acting as the agent. Acts 1921, No. 519, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 12366; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-126.

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this subchapter, the act, omission, or failure of an official, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any person, association, partnership, or corporation within the scope of his or her employment or office shall, in every case, also be deemed the act, omission, or failure of the person, association, partnership, or corporation as well as that of the person acting as the agent.

Acts 1921, No. 519, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 12366; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-205 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-33-205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 454, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-329.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 454, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-329.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-34-204 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 34 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-34-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 26, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 965,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1959, No. 179, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-808.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 26, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 965,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1959, No. 179, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-808.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-36-303 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-36-303
Annual joint fair or livestock shows by adjoining counties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any two (2) or more adjoining counties in the state are authorized to enter into an agreement for and to conduct an annual joint fair or livestock show. (2) (A) The agreement for a joint fair or livestock show shall be executed in writing by the county fair and livestock show association board of each of the participating counties. (B) The agreement shall designate the location at which the annual joint fair or livestock show is to be conducted and shall contain such other provisions regarding the joint fair or livestock show as the boards of the respective participating county fair and livestock show associations shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper and efficient conduct of the joint fair or livestock show. (b) When any two (2) or more adjoining county fair or livestock show associations conduct a joint fair or livestock show as authorized in this section, the joint fair or livestock show shall be funded jointly by the participating counties. Amended by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1983, No. 172, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1622 -- 78-1624.

(a) (1) Any two (2) or more adjoining counties in the state are authorized to enter into an agreement for and to conduct an annual joint fair or livestock show. (2) (A) The agreement for a joint fair or livestock show shall be executed in writing by the county fair and livestock show association board of each of the participating counties. (B) The agreement shall designate the location at which the annual joint fair or livestock show is to be conducted and shall contain such other provisions regarding the joint fair or livestock show as the boards of the respective participating county fair and livestock show associations shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper and efficient conduct of the joint fair or livestock show.

(1) Any two (2) or more adjoining counties in the state are authorized to enter into an agreement for and to conduct an annual joint fair or livestock show.

(2) (A) The agreement for a joint fair or livestock show shall be executed in writing by the county fair and livestock show association board of each of the participating counties. (B) The agreement shall designate the location at which the annual joint fair or livestock show is to be conducted and shall contain such other provisions regarding the joint fair or livestock show as the boards of the respective participating county fair and livestock show associations shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper and efficient conduct of the joint fair or livestock show.

(A) The agreement for a joint fair or livestock show shall be executed in writing by the county fair and livestock show association board of each of the participating counties.

(B) The agreement shall designate the location at which the annual joint fair or livestock show is to be conducted and shall contain such other provisions regarding the joint fair or livestock show as the boards of the respective participating county fair and livestock show associations shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper and efficient conduct of the joint fair or livestock show.

(b) When any two (2) or more adjoining county fair or livestock show associations conduct a joint fair or livestock show as authorized in this section, the joint fair or livestock show shall be funded jointly by the participating counties.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1983, No. 172, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1622 -- 78-1624.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-102 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 269; Pope's Dig., § 283; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1102.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 269; Pope's Dig., § 283; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-1-204 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-1-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 5/23/2016. Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 2, eff. 5/23/2016. Acts 2003, No. 1760, § 1; 2007, No. 672, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 3,§ 2, eff. 5/23/2016.

Repealed by Act 2016EX3, No. 2,§ 2, eff. 5/23/2016.

Acts 2003, No. 1760, § 1; 2007, No. 672, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-39-110 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 2-39-110
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 4653; Pope's Dig., § 5742; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1209; Acts 1999, No. 457, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 4653; Pope's Dig., § 5742; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1209; Acts 1999, No. 457, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-35-212 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-35-212
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 206, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 3235; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-908.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 206, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 3235; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-114 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-20-114
Appeal of certification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever any quantity of any agricultural product shall have been inspected under this subchapter and a question arises as to whether the certificate issued therefor shows the true grade, classification, quality, or condition of the product, any interested person, subject to the rules as the State Plant Board may prescribe, may appeal the question to the Director of the State Plant Board. (2) The director is authorized to cause an investigation to be made and such tests to be applied as he or she may deem necessary and to determine and issue a finding of the true grade or classification of the product or of the quality or condition thereof. (b) Whenever an appeal shall be taken to the director under this section, he or she shall charge and assess and collect or cause to be collected a reasonable fee, to be fixed by him or her, which shall be refunded if the appeal is sustained. Acts 1925, No. 218, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12390; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-507.

(a) (1) Whenever any quantity of any agricultural product shall have been inspected under this subchapter and a question arises as to whether the certificate issued therefor shows the true grade, classification, quality, or condition of the product, any interested person, subject to the rules as the State Plant Board may prescribe, may appeal the question to the Director of the State Plant Board. (2) The director is authorized to cause an investigation to be made and such tests to be applied as he or she may deem necessary and to determine and issue a finding of the true grade or classification of the product or of the quality or condition thereof.

(1) Whenever any quantity of any agricultural product shall have been inspected under this subchapter and a question arises as to whether the certificate issued therefor shows the true grade, classification, quality, or condition of the product, any interested person, subject to the rules as the State Plant Board may prescribe, may appeal the question to the Director of the State Plant Board.

(2) The director is authorized to cause an investigation to be made and such tests to be applied as he or she may deem necessary and to determine and issue a finding of the true grade or classification of the product or of the quality or condition thereof.

(b) Whenever an appeal shall be taken to the director under this section, he or she shall charge and assess and collect or cause to be collected a reasonable fee, to be fixed by him or her, which shall be refunded if the appeal is sustained.

Acts 1925, No. 218, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 12390; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-507.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-39-102 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 39 / Section 2-39-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter and all laws referring to this chapter: (1) "Fence" means a structure that is a boundary or barrier that limits human, livestock, or vehicle ingress or egress in an area; and (2) "Livestock" means cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats, asses, mules, and swine. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2013, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Rev. Stat., ch. 76, §§ 2, 3; Acts 1899, No. 104, § 2, p. 168; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4646, 4647; Pope's Dig., §§ 5735, 5736; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1202, 78-1203; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 2.

As used in this chapter and all laws referring to this chapter:

(1) "Fence" means a structure that is a boundary or barrier that limits human, livestock, or vehicle ingress or egress in an area; and

(2) "Livestock" means cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats, asses, mules, and swine.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Rev. Stat., ch. 76, §§ 2, 3; Acts 1899, No. 104, § 2, p. 168; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4646, 4647; Pope's Dig., §§ 5735, 5736; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1202, 78-1203; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-22-112 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 22 / Section 2-22-112
Quarantine
Status: in_force

(a) All apiaries, bees, bee equipment, bee products, buildings, premises, and appliances where or on which American or European foulbrood is known to exist are declared to be under quarantine. (b) (1) The removal of any and all bees, queen bees, bee products, colonies, nuclei, combs and apiary appliances, and bee fixtures is prohibited except under such cases as the State Plant Board may permit or approve. (2) The quarantines shall exist until the board shall determine and declare the premises or material is apparently free from American or European foulbrood. (c) The imposed quarantine shall cease to be in effect if the board has not verified the existence of American or European foulbrood within thirty (30) days after appeal by the beekeeper. Acts 1977, No. 161, § 4; 1979, No. 149, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1728.

(a) All apiaries, bees, bee equipment, bee products, buildings, premises, and appliances where or on which American or European foulbrood is known to exist are declared to be under quarantine.

(b) (1) The removal of any and all bees, queen bees, bee products, colonies, nuclei, combs and apiary appliances, and bee fixtures is prohibited except under such cases as the State Plant Board may permit or approve. (2) The quarantines shall exist until the board shall determine and declare the premises or material is apparently free from American or European foulbrood.

(1) The removal of any and all bees, queen bees, bee products, colonies, nuclei, combs and apiary appliances, and bee fixtures is prohibited except under such cases as the State Plant Board may permit or approve.

(2) The quarantines shall exist until the board shall determine and declare the premises or material is apparently free from American or European foulbrood.

(c) The imposed quarantine shall cease to be in effect if the board has not verified the existence of American or European foulbrood within thirty (30) days after appeal by the beekeeper.

Acts 1977, No. 161, § 4; 1979, No. 149, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1728.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-112 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-20-112
Administration
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and notices for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter. (b) All fees and moneys collected or received by inspectors, employees, or agents of the board under this subchapter and the rules which may be promulgated under it shall be deposited in a manner prescribed in § 2-16-210 and shall be used for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1925, No. 218, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 12392; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-509.

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and notices for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this subchapter.

(b) All fees and moneys collected or received by inspectors, employees, or agents of the board under this subchapter and the rules which may be promulgated under it shall be deposited in a manner prescribed in § 2-16-210 and shall be used for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1925, No. 218, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 12392; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-211 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-16-211
Eradication of pests, diseases, or noxious weeds
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the inspection discloses that any places, plants, plant products, or things and substances used or connected therewith, are infested or infected with any insect pest, disease, or noxious weed, listed, as required by § 2-16-207 in rules made under this subchapter, written notice thereof shall be given the owner or other person in possession or control of the place where found, and the owner or other person shall proceed to control, eradicate, or prevent the dissemination of the insect pest, disease, or noxious weed. The owner shall then remove, cut, or destroy infested or infected plants and plant products or things and substances used or connected therewith, within the time and in the manner prescribed by the notice or the rules made under this subchapter. (b) Whenever the owner or other person cannot be found or shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey the requirements of the notice and the rules made under this subchapter, the requirements shall be carried out by the inspector or other employees of the State Plant Board. The board shall have and enforce a lien for the expenses thereof against the place in which or upon which the expenses were incurred in the same manner as liens are had and enforced upon buildings, lots, wharves, and piers for labor and materials furnished by virtue of contract with the owner. Acts 1917, No. 414, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 8030; Acts 1937, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12339; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-107.

(a) Whenever the inspection discloses that any places, plants, plant products, or things and substances used or connected therewith, are infested or infected with any insect pest, disease, or noxious weed, listed, as required by § 2-16-207 in rules made under this subchapter, written notice thereof shall be given the owner or other person in possession or control of the place where found, and the owner or other person shall proceed to control, eradicate, or prevent the dissemination of the insect pest, disease, or noxious weed. The owner shall then remove, cut, or destroy infested or infected plants and plant products or things and substances used or connected therewith, within the time and in the manner prescribed by the notice or the rules made under this subchapter.

(b) Whenever the owner or other person cannot be found or shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey the requirements of the notice and the rules made under this subchapter, the requirements shall be carried out by the inspector or other employees of the State Plant Board. The board shall have and enforce a lien for the expenses thereof against the place in which or upon which the expenses were incurred in the same manner as liens are had and enforced upon buildings, lots, wharves, and piers for labor and materials furnished by virtue of contract with the owner.

Acts 1917, No. 414, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 8030; Acts 1937, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12339; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-602 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 2-16-602
Declaration of policy - Purpose - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly has found and determined and does hereby declare that the boll weevil is a public nuisance, a pest, and a menace to the cotton industry. Due to the interstate nature of the boll weevil infestation, it is necessary to secure the cooperation of cotton growers and other state and federal governments to carry out a program of boll weevil suppression or eradication. (b) The purpose of this subchapter is to secure the suppression or eradication of the boll weevil and to provide for certification of a cotton growers' organization to cooperate with state and federal agencies in the administration of any available cost-sharing programs for the suppression or eradication of the boll weevil. (c) This subchapter should be liberally construed to achieve the purposes provided in this section. Acts 1991, No. 710, § 2; 1997, No. 330, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly has found and determined and does hereby declare that the boll weevil is a public nuisance, a pest, and a menace to the cotton industry. Due to the interstate nature of the boll weevil infestation, it is necessary to secure the cooperation of cotton growers and other state and federal governments to carry out a program of boll weevil suppression or eradication.

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to secure the suppression or eradication of the boll weevil and to provide for certification of a cotton growers' organization to cooperate with state and federal agencies in the administration of any available cost-sharing programs for the suppression or eradication of the boll weevil.

(c) This subchapter should be liberally construed to achieve the purposes provided in this section.

Acts 1991, No. 710, § 2; 1997, No. 330, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-108 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 3-6, 8; Acts 1893, No. 12, § 1, p. 18; C. & M. Dig., §§ 276-279, 281; Pope's Dig., §§ 290-293, 295; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1108 -- 78-1111, 78-1113.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 3-6, 8; Acts 1893, No. 12, § 1, p. 18; C. & M. Dig., §§ 276-279, 281; Pope's Dig., §§ 290-293, 295; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1108 -- 78-1111, 78-1113.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-36-301 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-36-301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1961, No. 334, §§ 1-3; 1963, No. 243, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1607 -- 78-1609.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1961, No. 334, §§ 1-3; 1963, No. 243, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1607 -- 78-1609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-208 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-20-208
Failure to keep weighing record
Status: in_force

Any weigher who shall refuse to keep books or records or who shall, on demand of any person, fail or refuse to exhibit them shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, an offender shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1901, No. 77, § 2, p. 130; C. & M. Dig., § 2446; Pope's Dig., § 3068; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-812.

Any weigher who shall refuse to keep books or records or who shall, on demand of any person, fail or refuse to exhibit them shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, an offender shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1901, No. 77, § 2, p. 130; C. & M. Dig., § 2446; Pope's Dig., § 3068; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-6-117 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-117
Receivership - Notice of claims filing deadline
Status: in_force

(a) When appointed as receiver under this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or his or her designee is authorized to give notice in the manner specified by the court to persons holding weigh tickets issued by the Class A registrant to file their claims within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of appointment. (b) Failure to timely file a claim shall defeat the claim with respect to the surety bond and any catfish, or proceeds from the sale of catfish, except to the extent of any excess remaining after all timely claims are paid in full. Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.

(a) When appointed as receiver under this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or his or her designee is authorized to give notice in the manner specified by the court to persons holding weigh tickets issued by the Class A registrant to file their claims within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of appointment.

(b) Failure to timely file a claim shall defeat the claim with respect to the surety bond and any catfish, or proceeds from the sale of catfish, except to the extent of any excess remaining after all timely claims are paid in full.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-3-109 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 2-3-109
[Suspended See Note] Rights in nonfarm lands
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, all aliens, whether or not residents of the United States, shall be capable of acquiring by grant, purchase, adverse possession, devise, or descent any interest in any real estate except agricultural land, as defined in § 2-3-102 , and of owning, holding, devising, or alienating it and shall incur the like duties and liabilities in relation thereto as if they were citizens of the United States and residents of Arkansas. Acts 1979, No. 1096, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2209. Pursuant to section 2-3-111, which became effective 7/28/2021, sections 2-3-101 through 2-3-110 are suspended while the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, 7 U.S.C. § 3501 et seq., is in effect .

Except as provided in this chapter, all aliens, whether or not residents of the United States, shall be capable of acquiring by grant, purchase, adverse possession, devise, or descent any interest in any real estate except agricultural land, as defined in § 2-3-102 , and of owning, holding, devising, or alienating it and shall incur the like duties and liabilities in relation thereto as if they were citizens of the United States and residents of Arkansas.

Acts 1979, No. 1096, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2209.

Pursuant to section 2-3-111, which became effective 7/28/2021, sections 2-3-101 through 2-3-110 are suspended while the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act, 7 U.S.C. § 3501 et seq., is in effect .
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-306 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-16-306
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The provisions of this subchapter and the rules promulgated hereunder shall be carried out by the Director of the State Plant Board, who shall serve without extra compensation. (2) The director may, with the approval of the State Plant Board, employ such inspectors or other employees as may be required and may incur such expenses as may be necessary, within the limits of the appropriation made by law or declared by the Governor. (b) For the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this subchapter, and the rules made and notices given pursuant thereto, the inspectors and employees of the Department of Agriculture shall have the right to enter into or upon any place and for purpose of inspection to open any bundle, package, or other container of plants, plant products, articles, or substances. (c) (1) In the enforcement of this subchapter and of the rules made pursuant thereto, the board may summon witnesses; require the production of any books, papers, or documents it deems material; administer oaths; and hear witnesses. (2) It shall be the duty of each sheriff in the state to serve a summons when requested by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1921, No. 519, §§ 3, 7, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 12359, 12363, 12365; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 77-119, 77-123, 77-125.

(a) (1) The provisions of this subchapter and the rules promulgated hereunder shall be carried out by the Director of the State Plant Board, who shall serve without extra compensation. (2) The director may, with the approval of the State Plant Board, employ such inspectors or other employees as may be required and may incur such expenses as may be necessary, within the limits of the appropriation made by law or declared by the Governor.

(1) The provisions of this subchapter and the rules promulgated hereunder shall be carried out by the Director of the State Plant Board, who shall serve without extra compensation.

(2) The director may, with the approval of the State Plant Board, employ such inspectors or other employees as may be required and may incur such expenses as may be necessary, within the limits of the appropriation made by law or declared by the Governor.

(b) For the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this subchapter, and the rules made and notices given pursuant thereto, the inspectors and employees of the Department of Agriculture shall have the right to enter into or upon any place and for purpose of inspection to open any bundle, package, or other container of plants, plant products, articles, or substances.

(c) (1) In the enforcement of this subchapter and of the rules made pursuant thereto, the board may summon witnesses; require the production of any books, papers, or documents it deems material; administer oaths; and hear witnesses. (2) It shall be the duty of each sheriff in the state to serve a summons when requested by the board.

(1) In the enforcement of this subchapter and of the rules made pursuant thereto, the board may summon witnesses; require the production of any books, papers, or documents it deems material; administer oaths; and hear witnesses.

(2) It shall be the duty of each sheriff in the state to serve a summons when requested by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 22, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1921, No. 519, §§ 3, 7, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 12359, 12363, 12365; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 77-119, 77-123, 77-125.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-206 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-5-206
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Agriculture may prescribe application, certification, and other fees to cover the costs of inspection, certification, and marketing under this subchapter. (b) All fees collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Livestock and Poultry Special Revenue Fund to be used by the department to administer this subchapter. Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1.

(a) The Department of Agriculture may prescribe application, certification, and other fees to cover the costs of inspection, certification, and marketing under this subchapter.

(b) All fees collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Livestock and Poultry Special Revenue Fund to be used by the department to administer this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-19-408 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-19-408
Registration of products
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each soil amendment product shall be registered with the board before it is distributed in this state. (2) Application for registration shall be submitted to the State Plant Board on a form prepared for that purpose showing the information required on the label, as provided in § 2-19-407 , except net weight of product. (b) The registration fee shall be set by the board for each product. (c) All registrations shall expire on June 30 of the year for which the soil amendment product is registered. (d) With the application for registration, the applicant shall submit a copy of the label and a copy of all advertisements, brochures, posters, and television and radio announcements to be used in promoting the sale of the soil amendment. Acts 1977, No. 377, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2105.

(a) (1) Each soil amendment product shall be registered with the board before it is distributed in this state. (2) Application for registration shall be submitted to the State Plant Board on a form prepared for that purpose showing the information required on the label, as provided in § 2-19-407 , except net weight of product.

(1) Each soil amendment product shall be registered with the board before it is distributed in this state.

(2) Application for registration shall be submitted to the State Plant Board on a form prepared for that purpose showing the information required on the label, as provided in § 2-19-407 , except net weight of product.

(b) The registration fee shall be set by the board for each product.

(c) All registrations shall expire on June 30 of the year for which the soil amendment product is registered.

(d) With the application for registration, the applicant shall submit a copy of the label and a copy of all advertisements, brochures, posters, and television and radio announcements to be used in promoting the sale of the soil amendment.

Acts 1977, No. 377, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-37-110 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 2-37-110
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized to promulgate such reasonable rules as may be necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter. In the interest of uniformity the board shall by rule adopt, unless the board determines that they are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or are not appropriate to conditions which exist in this state, the following: (1) The Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and published in the Association of American Feed Control Officials Official Publication; and (2) Any rule promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, provided, that the board would have the authority under this chapter to promulgate such rule. (b) (1) (A) Before the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule authorized by this chapter, the board shall publish the proposed rule, amendment, or notice to repeal an existing rule in a manner reasonably calculated to give interested parties, including all current registrants, adequate notice and shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to present their views thereon, orally or in writing, within a reasonable period of time. (B) After consideration of all views presented by interested persons, the board shall take appropriate action to issue the proposed rule or to amend or repeal an existing rule. (2) The provisions of this subsection notwithstanding, if the board, under the authority of this subsection, adopts the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms as adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or regulations promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, any amendment or modification adopted by the association or by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services in the case of regulations promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, shall be adopted automatically under this chapter without regard to the publication of the notice required by this subsection (b), unless the board by order specifically determines that said amendment of modification shall not be adopted. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 26, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 726, § 10.

(a) The State Plant Board is authorized to promulgate such reasonable rules as may be necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter. In the interest of uniformity the board shall by rule adopt, unless the board determines that they are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or are not appropriate to conditions which exist in this state, the following: (1) The Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and published in the Association of American Feed Control Officials Official Publication; and (2) Any rule promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, provided, that the board would have the authority under this chapter to promulgate such rule.

(1) The Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials and published in the Association of American Feed Control Officials Official Publication; and

(2) Any rule promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, provided, that the board would have the authority under this chapter to promulgate such rule.

(b) (1) (A) Before the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule authorized by this chapter, the board shall publish the proposed rule, amendment, or notice to repeal an existing rule in a manner reasonably calculated to give interested parties, including all current registrants, adequate notice and shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to present their views thereon, orally or in writing, within a reasonable period of time. (B) After consideration of all views presented by interested persons, the board shall take appropriate action to issue the proposed rule or to amend or repeal an existing rule. (2) The provisions of this subsection notwithstanding, if the board, under the authority of this subsection, adopts the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms as adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or regulations promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, any amendment or modification adopted by the association or by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services in the case of regulations promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, shall be adopted automatically under this chapter without regard to the publication of the notice required by this subsection (b), unless the board by order specifically determines that said amendment of modification shall not be adopted.

(1) (A) Before the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule authorized by this chapter, the board shall publish the proposed rule, amendment, or notice to repeal an existing rule in a manner reasonably calculated to give interested parties, including all current registrants, adequate notice and shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to present their views thereon, orally or in writing, within a reasonable period of time. (B) After consideration of all views presented by interested persons, the board shall take appropriate action to issue the proposed rule or to amend or repeal an existing rule.

(A) Before the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule authorized by this chapter, the board shall publish the proposed rule, amendment, or notice to repeal an existing rule in a manner reasonably calculated to give interested parties, including all current registrants, adequate notice and shall afford all interested persons an opportunity to present their views thereon, orally or in writing, within a reasonable period of time.

(B) After consideration of all views presented by interested persons, the board shall take appropriate action to issue the proposed rule or to amend or repeal an existing rule.

(2) The provisions of this subsection notwithstanding, if the board, under the authority of this subsection, adopts the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients and Official Feed Terms as adopted by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or regulations promulgated under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, any amendment or modification adopted by the association or by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services in the case of regulations promulgated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, shall be adopted automatically under this chapter without regard to the publication of the notice required by this subsection (b), unless the board by order specifically determines that said amendment of modification shall not be adopted.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 26, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 726, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-607 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 6 / Section 2-20-607
Records and other documentation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every buyer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wheat handled by him or her. (2) The records shall be in such form and contain other information as the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall prescribe, by rule. (3) The record shall be preserved for a period of one (1) year and shall be offered for inspection at any time upon written demand by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration or any duly authorized agent or representative of him or her. (b) (1) At such times as the secretary may require, every buyer shall submit reports or otherwise document any information deemed necessary for the efficient collection of the assessment imposed in this subchapter. (2) The secretary shall have the power to cause any duly authorized agent or representative to enter upon the premises of any buyer of wheat and examine or cause to be examined by the agent any books, papers, and records which deal in any way with respect to the payment of the assessment or enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3287, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3286, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2403.

(a) (1) Every buyer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wheat handled by him or her. (2) The records shall be in such form and contain other information as the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall prescribe, by rule. (3) The record shall be preserved for a period of one (1) year and shall be offered for inspection at any time upon written demand by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration or any duly authorized agent or representative of him or her.

(1) Every buyer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wheat handled by him or her.

(2) The records shall be in such form and contain other information as the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall prescribe, by rule.

(3) The record shall be preserved for a period of one (1) year and shall be offered for inspection at any time upon written demand by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration or any duly authorized agent or representative of him or her.

(b) (1) At such times as the secretary may require, every buyer shall submit reports or otherwise document any information deemed necessary for the efficient collection of the assessment imposed in this subchapter. (2) The secretary shall have the power to cause any duly authorized agent or representative to enter upon the premises of any buyer of wheat and examine or cause to be examined by the agent any books, papers, and records which deal in any way with respect to the payment of the assessment or enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) At such times as the secretary may require, every buyer shall submit reports or otherwise document any information deemed necessary for the efficient collection of the assessment imposed in this subchapter.

(2) The secretary shall have the power to cause any duly authorized agent or representative to enter upon the premises of any buyer of wheat and examine or cause to be examined by the agent any books, papers, and records which deal in any way with respect to the payment of the assessment or enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3287, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3286, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-223 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-17-223
Numbering of receipts
Status: in_force

All warehouse receipts issued by a public grain warehouse shall be numbered consecutively. No two (2) receipts bearing the same number shall be issued from the same warehouse during any one (1) year, except in the case of a lost or destroyed receipt. Acts 1979, No. 83, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1328.

All warehouse receipts issued by a public grain warehouse shall be numbered consecutively. No two (2) receipts bearing the same number shall be issued from the same warehouse during any one (1) year, except in the case of a lost or destroyed receipt.

Acts 1979, No. 83, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1328.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-6-110 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-110
Receivership - Plan for disposition of catfish
Status: in_force

A petition filed by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture under § 2-6-109 shall be accompanied by the secretary's plan for disposition of the processed catfish. The plan may provide for the pro rata delivery of part or all of the processed catfish to producers holding weigh tickets, or may provide for the sale under the supervision of the secretary of part or all of the processed catfish for the benefit of those producers, or may provide for any combination thereof, as the secretary in his or her discretion determines to be necessary to minimize losses. Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.

A petition filed by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture under § 2-6-109 shall be accompanied by the secretary's plan for disposition of the processed catfish. The plan may provide for the pro rata delivery of part or all of the processed catfish to producers holding weigh tickets, or may provide for the sale under the supervision of the secretary of part or all of the processed catfish for the benefit of those producers, or may provide for any combination thereof, as the secretary in his or her discretion determines to be necessary to minimize losses.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-510 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-20-510
Promotion and research programs
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board shall plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the rice industry in Arkansas. Acts 1985, No. 725, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2507; Acts 1999, No. 16, § 6; 2005, No. 852, § 2.

The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board shall plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the rice industry in Arkansas.

Acts 1985, No. 725, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2507; Acts 1999, No. 16, § 6; 2005, No. 852, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-908 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 2-16-908
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this Compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean the Governor. Acts 2009, No. 401, § 1.

As used in this Compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean the Governor.

Acts 2009, No. 401, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-101 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 5 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-5-101
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

In recognition of the fact that domestic fish farming has become an important part of the agricultural economy of this state, the General Assembly determines and declares that whenever any of the statutes, laws, or rules promulgated pursuant thereto shall use any of the following terms, the terms so used and when used shall be deemed and construed to include within the common or statutory definition the following: (1) "Agriculture" or "agricultural pursuit" or any similar term means the cultivation, growing, harvesting, or marketing of domesticated fish; (2) "Cultivated crop" means domesticated fish which are grown, managed, or harvested on an annual, semiannual, biennial, or short-interval basis; and (3) "Livestock" means domesticated fish which are grown, managed, harvested, or marketed as a cultivated crop. Acts 1961, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1801.

In recognition of the fact that domestic fish farming has become an important part of the agricultural economy of this state, the General Assembly determines and declares that whenever any of the statutes, laws, or rules promulgated pursuant thereto shall use any of the following terms, the terms so used and when used shall be deemed and construed to include within the common or statutory definition the following:

(1) "Agriculture" or "agricultural pursuit" or any similar term means the cultivation, growing, harvesting, or marketing of domesticated fish;

(2) "Cultivated crop" means domesticated fish which are grown, managed, or harvested on an annual, semiannual, biennial, or short-interval basis; and

(3) "Livestock" means domesticated fish which are grown, managed, harvested, or marketed as a cultivated crop.

Acts 1961, No. 166, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1801.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-113 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-33-113
Disposition of fees and revenues
Status: in_force

All fees and revenues collected by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to be credited to the Livestock and Poultry Commission Disease and Pest Control Fund. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 867, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-332; Acts 1991, No. 403, § 1.

All fees and revenues collected by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to be credited to the Livestock and Poultry Commission Disease and Pest Control Fund.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 867, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-332; Acts 1991, No. 403, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-107 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-40-107
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1907, No. 409, § 17, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 364; Pope's Dig., § 389; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-411.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1907, No. 409, § 17, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 364; Pope's Dig., § 389; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-411.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-1-305 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 1 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-1-305
Prohibited activities
Status: in_force

A person shall not misbrand or misrepresent an agricultural product that is edible by humans, including without limitation by: (1) Affixing a label that is false or misleading; (2) Selling the agricultural product under the name of another food; (3) Omitting information required under § 20-56-209 from the label; (4) Placing information on the label in a way that does not conform with the requirements under § 20-56-209 ; (5) Representing the agricultural product as a food for which a definition and standard of identity has been provided by regulations under § 20-56-219 or by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2019, unless: (A) The agricultural product conforms to the definition and standard; and (B) The label of the agricultural product bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard and includes the common names of optional ingredients other than spices, flavoring, and coloring present in the food as regulations require; (6) Representing the agricultural product as meat or a meat product when the agricultural product is not derived from harvested livestock, poultry, or cervids; (7) Representing the agricultural product as rice when the agricultural product is not rice; (8) Representing the agricultural product as beef or a beef product when the agricultural product is not derived from a domesticated bovine; (9) Representing the agricultural product as pork or a pork product when the agricultural product is not derived from a domesticated swine; (10) Utilizing a term that is the same as or similar to a term that has been used or defined historically in reference to a specific agricultural product; or (11) Affixing a label that uses a variation of rice in the name of the agricultural product when the agricultural product is not rice or derived from rice. Added by Act 2019, No. 501,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

A person shall not misbrand or misrepresent an agricultural product that is edible by humans, including without limitation by:

(1) Affixing a label that is false or misleading;

(2) Selling the agricultural product under the name of another food;

(3) Omitting information required under § 20-56-209 from the label;

(4) Placing information on the label in a way that does not conform with the requirements under § 20-56-209 ;

(5) Representing the agricultural product as a food for which a definition and standard of identity has been provided by regulations under § 20-56-219 or by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2019, unless: (A) The agricultural product conforms to the definition and standard; and (B) The label of the agricultural product bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard and includes the common names of optional ingredients other than spices, flavoring, and coloring present in the food as regulations require;

(A) The agricultural product conforms to the definition and standard; and

(B) The label of the agricultural product bears the name of the food specified in the definition and standard and includes the common names of optional ingredients other than spices, flavoring, and coloring present in the food as regulations require;

(6) Representing the agricultural product as meat or a meat product when the agricultural product is not derived from harvested livestock, poultry, or cervids;

(7) Representing the agricultural product as rice when the agricultural product is not rice;

(8) Representing the agricultural product as beef or a beef product when the agricultural product is not derived from a domesticated bovine;

(9) Representing the agricultural product as pork or a pork product when the agricultural product is not derived from a domesticated swine;

(10) Utilizing a term that is the same as or similar to a term that has been used or defined historically in reference to a specific agricultural product; or

(11) Affixing a label that uses a variation of rice in the name of the agricultural product when the agricultural product is not rice or derived from rice.

Added by Act 2019, No. 501,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-828 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-40-828
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 72, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1999, No. 759, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 72, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1999, No. 759, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-304 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-20-304
Transactions excepted
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to products: (1) Sold directly by a producer to consumer; (2) Sold by a producer in consumer packages or in bulk to retail trade exclusively in Arkansas; and (3) In transit from point of origin to a place of processing, further grading, or conditioning within Arkansas. Acts 1947, No. 343, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-608.

This subchapter shall not apply to products:

(1) Sold directly by a producer to consumer;

(2) Sold by a producer in consumer packages or in bulk to retail trade exclusively in Arkansas; and

(3) In transit from point of origin to a place of processing, further grading, or conditioning within Arkansas.

Acts 1947, No. 343, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-6-113 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-113
Receivership - Publication of notification of receiver's appointment
Status: in_force

When appointed as a receiver under this chapter the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall cause notification of the appointment to be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties in which the Class A registrant maintains a business location, and in a newspaper of general circulation in this state. Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.

When appointed as a receiver under this chapter the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture shall cause notification of the appointment to be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties in which the Class A registrant maintains a business location, and in a newspaper of general circulation in this state.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 16, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 53, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-212 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-17-212
Posting of license
Status: in_force

Immediately upon receipt of his or her license or of any modification or extension thereof, the public grain warehouseman shall post it and thereafter keep it posted, until suspended or terminated, in a conspicuous place in the office of the public grain warehouse to which the license applies where receipts issued by the public grain warehouseman are delivered to depositors. Acts 1979, No. 83, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1311.

Immediately upon receipt of his or her license or of any modification or extension thereof, the public grain warehouseman shall post it and thereafter keep it posted, until suspended or terminated, in a conspicuous place in the office of the public grain warehouse to which the license applies where receipts issued by the public grain warehouseman are delivered to depositors.

Acts 1979, No. 83, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-116 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-20-116
Misrepresentations
Status: in_force

If any quantity of any agricultural product shall have been inspected and a certificate issued under this subchapter showing the grade, classification, quality, or condition thereof, no person shall represent the grade, classification, quality, or condition of the product at the time and place of the inspection as other than shown by the certificate. Acts 1925, No. 218, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 12395; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-512.

If any quantity of any agricultural product shall have been inspected and a certificate issued under this subchapter showing the grade, classification, quality, or condition thereof, no person shall represent the grade, classification, quality, or condition of the product at the time and place of the inspection as other than shown by the certificate.

Acts 1925, No. 218, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 12395; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-512.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-105 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-40-105
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 40, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1907, No. 409, § 8, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 355; Pope's Dig., § 380; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-409; Acts 1995, No. 236, § 23.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 40, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1907, No. 409, § 8, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 355; Pope's Dig., § 380; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-409; Acts 1995, No. 236, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-110 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-40-110
Canine brucellosis
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a dog tests positive for canine brucellosis, the owner shall: (A) Report the test results to the Department of Agriculture; (B) Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and (C) Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis. (2) If the owner is unknown, then the person having custody of the dog shall comply with this section. (3) The sale or adoption of sexually intact dogs from a positive premises is prohibited. (4) A dog that has tested positive for canine brucellosis and that has been neutered or spayed shall have a subsequent negative test before leaving the premises. (b) A person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty. Amended by Act 2023, No. 593,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 45, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2003, No. 1771, § 1.

(a) (1) If a dog tests positive for canine brucellosis, the owner shall: (A) Report the test results to the Department of Agriculture; (B) Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and (C) Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis. (2) If the owner is unknown, then the person having custody of the dog shall comply with this section. (3) The sale or adoption of sexually intact dogs from a positive premises is prohibited. (4) A dog that has tested positive for canine brucellosis and that has been neutered or spayed shall have a subsequent negative test before leaving the premises.

(1) If a dog tests positive for canine brucellosis, the owner shall: (A) Report the test results to the Department of Agriculture; (B) Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and (C) Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis.

(A) Report the test results to the Department of Agriculture;

(B) Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and

(C) Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis.

(2) If the owner is unknown, then the person having custody of the dog shall comply with this section.

(3) The sale or adoption of sexually intact dogs from a positive premises is prohibited.

(4) A dog that has tested positive for canine brucellosis and that has been neutered or spayed shall have a subsequent negative test before leaving the premises.

(b) A person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 593,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 45, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2003, No. 1771, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-825 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-40-825
Entry requirements to an approved slaughter facility
Status: in_force

(a) All equidae consigned to an approved slaughter facility must be properly and individually identified and accompanied by a waybill, bill of lading, permit, or certificate of veterinary inspection. (b) A known reactor must be branded, and a known exposed animal must be properly identified and accompanied by a permit. Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 23.

(a) All equidae consigned to an approved slaughter facility must be properly and individually identified and accompanied by a waybill, bill of lading, permit, or certificate of veterinary inspection.

(b) A known reactor must be branded, and a known exposed animal must be properly identified and accompanied by a permit.

Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-821 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-40-821
Requirements of equidae participating in equine activities
Status: in_force

(a) All equidae moving within the state to equidae exhibitions, including, but not limited to, fairs, livestock shows, breed association shows, rodeos, trail rides, parades, team pennings, team ropings, racetracks, or other equidae concentration points shall be accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test within the past twelve (12) months. (b) Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of: (1) The original test record document; (2) An official electronic copy, as defined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission; and (3) Other forms as may be prescribed by the commission. (c) Any individual, club, organization, or association conducting an equine activity shall arrange for a certified equine infectious anemia verifier to be present at the event to verify that each of the equidae is accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test if: (1) The event charges a fee of any kind, including an entry fee, a gate fee, a membership fee, a registration fee, a user fee, a camping fee, or a grounds fee; (2) The event provides prize money, trophies, plaques, ribbons, points, or awards of any kind, including jackpot and benefits; or (3) The event causes a concentration of more than fifty (50) equidae. (d) Any show or event within the state may require any additional tests or additional requirements deemed necessary. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 71, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 19; 2001, No. 540, § 3.

(a) All equidae moving within the state to equidae exhibitions, including, but not limited to, fairs, livestock shows, breed association shows, rodeos, trail rides, parades, team pennings, team ropings, racetracks, or other equidae concentration points shall be accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test within the past twelve (12) months.

(b) Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of: (1) The original test record document; (2) An official electronic copy, as defined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission; and (3) Other forms as may be prescribed by the commission.

(1) The original test record document;

(2) An official electronic copy, as defined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission; and

(3) Other forms as may be prescribed by the commission.

(c) Any individual, club, organization, or association conducting an equine activity shall arrange for a certified equine infectious anemia verifier to be present at the event to verify that each of the equidae is accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test if: (1) The event charges a fee of any kind, including an entry fee, a gate fee, a membership fee, a registration fee, a user fee, a camping fee, or a grounds fee; (2) The event provides prize money, trophies, plaques, ribbons, points, or awards of any kind, including jackpot and benefits; or (3) The event causes a concentration of more than fifty (50) equidae.

(1) The event charges a fee of any kind, including an entry fee, a gate fee, a membership fee, a registration fee, a user fee, a camping fee, or a grounds fee;

(2) The event provides prize money, trophies, plaques, ribbons, points, or awards of any kind, including jackpot and benefits; or

(3) The event causes a concentration of more than fifty (50) equidae.

(d) Any show or event within the state may require any additional tests or additional requirements deemed necessary.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 71, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 19; 2001, No. 540, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-704 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 7 / Section 2-40-704
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 248, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-441.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 248, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-441.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-408 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-20-408
Refunds to producers
Status: in_force

(a) So long as the assessment on soybeans is as provided in § 2-20-406(b)(1) , any soybean producer may request and receive a refund of such assessment, provided he or she makes a written application therefor with the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board or its designee, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser, and provided further that the application is filed before the annual accounting is made of the funds not later than July 1 each year. (b) So long as the assessment on soybeans is as provided in § 2-20-406(b)(2) , any soybean producer may request and receive a refund of such assessment to the extent provided by the Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990. Such producer shall make written application therefor with the board or its designee, the secretary, within forty-five (45) days from the date the assessment was due from such producer, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3278, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 259, § 3; 1979, No. 355, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2003; Acts 1991, No. 340, § 8.

(a) So long as the assessment on soybeans is as provided in § 2-20-406(b)(1) , any soybean producer may request and receive a refund of such assessment, provided he or she makes a written application therefor with the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board or its designee, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser, and provided further that the application is filed before the annual accounting is made of the funds not later than July 1 each year.

(b) So long as the assessment on soybeans is as provided in § 2-20-406(b)(2) , any soybean producer may request and receive a refund of such assessment to the extent provided by the Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act of 1990. Such producer shall make written application therefor with the board or its designee, the secretary, within forty-five (45) days from the date the assessment was due from such producer, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3278, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 259, § 3; 1979, No. 355, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2003; Acts 1991, No. 340, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-702 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 7 / Section 2-40-702
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 154, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 248, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-448, 78-605, 78-606; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 25.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 154, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 248, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-448, 78-605, 78-606; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-708 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 7 / Section 2-40-708
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 248, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-445, 78-446.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 248, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-445, 78-446.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-18-105 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 2-18-105
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) To cover costs of inspection and certification, the State Plant Board shall require reasonable fees of all applicants in advance. These fees shall be deposited into a separate fund and shall be used in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. (b) (1) To cover costs of promotion and advertising of certified seed, the board after a public hearing shall establish by rule promotion and advertising fees which shall be collected in advance. The fees shall be assessed upon the acreage grown for certified agricultural seed production or upon the number of certified tags and labels sold for production of certified seed from the acreage. (2) Those fees collected for seed promotion and advertising shall be remitted by the board to the Arkansas Seed Dealers' Association and the Arkansas Seed Growers Association, or their successors, which shall establish and administer their own promotion and advertising programs. (3) Before collecting the fees under this subsection or increasing those fees hereafter, the board shall seek the advice of the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 13, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1931, No. 73, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 12352; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-318; Acts 1991, No. 955, § 1; 1997, No. 317, § 3.

(a) To cover costs of inspection and certification, the State Plant Board shall require reasonable fees of all applicants in advance. These fees shall be deposited into a separate fund and shall be used in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.

(b) (1) To cover costs of promotion and advertising of certified seed, the board after a public hearing shall establish by rule promotion and advertising fees which shall be collected in advance. The fees shall be assessed upon the acreage grown for certified agricultural seed production or upon the number of certified tags and labels sold for production of certified seed from the acreage. (2) Those fees collected for seed promotion and advertising shall be remitted by the board to the Arkansas Seed Dealers' Association and the Arkansas Seed Growers Association, or their successors, which shall establish and administer their own promotion and advertising programs. (3) Before collecting the fees under this subsection or increasing those fees hereafter, the board shall seek the advice of the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

(1) To cover costs of promotion and advertising of certified seed, the board after a public hearing shall establish by rule promotion and advertising fees which shall be collected in advance. The fees shall be assessed upon the acreage grown for certified agricultural seed production or upon the number of certified tags and labels sold for production of certified seed from the acreage.

(2) Those fees collected for seed promotion and advertising shall be remitted by the board to the Arkansas Seed Dealers' Association and the Arkansas Seed Growers Association, or their successors, which shall establish and administer their own promotion and advertising programs.

(3) Before collecting the fees under this subsection or increasing those fees hereafter, the board shall seek the advice of the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 13, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 73, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 12352; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-318; Acts 1991, No. 955, § 1; 1997, No. 317, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-401 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-38-401
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide for more effective enforcement of the prohibition against livestock being allowed to run at large along or on any public highway in the State of Arkansas in violation of § 5-62-122 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1955, No. 145, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1144.

It is the purpose of this subchapter to provide for more effective enforcement of the prohibition against livestock being allowed to run at large along or on any public highway in the State of Arkansas in violation of § 5-62-122 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1955, No. 145, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1144.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-19-305 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-19-305
Penalty for deficiency from guaranteed analysis
Status: in_force

(a) If any liming material offered for sale in this state shall, upon official analysis, prove deficient from its statement of guarantee to the extent of five percent (5%) or more, then the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor of the liming material shall be liable for two (2) times the value of the actual deficiency as shown by the official analysis. (b) (1) Penalties assessed under this section, except those exceeding the actual value of the shortages found, shall be paid to the consumer of the lot of deficient liming material within thirty (30) days after the date of notice from the State Plant Board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor, receipts to be taken and promptly forwarded to the board. (2) The value of the deficiencies exceeding the actual shortages and the actual value of the shortages when the consumer cannot be found shall be paid to the board within forty-five (45) days after the date of notice from the board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor and shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund of the State Treasury. (c) The board is authorized to cancel the present registration or to refuse to register for the next season any liming materials offered for sale or distribution by any manufacturer, importer, or guarantor who fails or refuses to comply with this section. Acts 1969, No. 353, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1906.

(a) If any liming material offered for sale in this state shall, upon official analysis, prove deficient from its statement of guarantee to the extent of five percent (5%) or more, then the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor of the liming material shall be liable for two (2) times the value of the actual deficiency as shown by the official analysis.

(b) (1) Penalties assessed under this section, except those exceeding the actual value of the shortages found, shall be paid to the consumer of the lot of deficient liming material within thirty (30) days after the date of notice from the State Plant Board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor, receipts to be taken and promptly forwarded to the board. (2) The value of the deficiencies exceeding the actual shortages and the actual value of the shortages when the consumer cannot be found shall be paid to the board within forty-five (45) days after the date of notice from the board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor and shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund of the State Treasury.

(1) Penalties assessed under this section, except those exceeding the actual value of the shortages found, shall be paid to the consumer of the lot of deficient liming material within thirty (30) days after the date of notice from the State Plant Board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor, receipts to be taken and promptly forwarded to the board.

(2) The value of the deficiencies exceeding the actual shortages and the actual value of the shortages when the consumer cannot be found shall be paid to the board within forty-five (45) days after the date of notice from the board to the manufacturer, importer, or guarantor and shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund of the State Treasury.

(c) The board is authorized to cancel the present registration or to refuse to register for the next season any liming materials offered for sale or distribution by any manufacturer, importer, or guarantor who fails or refuses to comply with this section.

Acts 1969, No. 353, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1906.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-2-402 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-2-402
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Promote, foster, and encourage the intelligent and orderly marketing of agricultural products through cooperation and to eliminate speculation and waste; (2) Make the distribution of agricultural products as direct as can be efficiently done between producer and consumer; and (3) Stabilize the marketing problems of agricultural products. Acts 1921, No. 116, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2286; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-901.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Promote, foster, and encourage the intelligent and orderly marketing of agricultural products through cooperation and to eliminate speculation and waste;

(2) Make the distribution of agricultural products as direct as can be efficiently done between producer and consumer; and

(3) Stabilize the marketing problems of agricultural products.

Acts 1921, No. 116, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2286; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-116 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-33-116
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 766, § 5; 1999, No. 1183, § 24.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 15, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 766, § 5; 1999, No. 1183, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-403 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-17-403
Plan for disposition of grain
Status: in_force

(a) A petition filed by the Public Grain Warehouse Commissioner under § 2-17-402 shall be accompanied by the commissioner's plan for disposition of stored grain. (b) (1) The plan may provide for the pro rata delivery of part or all of the stored grain to depositors holding warehouse receipts or unpriced scale tickets; (2) The plan may provide for the sale under the supervision of the commissioner of part or all of the stored grain for the benefit of those depositors; or (3) The plan may provide for any combination thereof, as the commissioner in his or her discretion determines to be necessary to minimize losses. Acts 1983, No. 342, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1345.

(a) A petition filed by the Public Grain Warehouse Commissioner under § 2-17-402 shall be accompanied by the commissioner's plan for disposition of stored grain.

(b) (1) The plan may provide for the pro rata delivery of part or all of the stored grain to depositors holding warehouse receipts or unpriced scale tickets; (2) The plan may provide for the sale under the supervision of the commissioner of part or all of the stored grain for the benefit of those depositors; or (3) The plan may provide for any combination thereof, as the commissioner in his or her discretion determines to be necessary to minimize losses.

(1) The plan may provide for the pro rata delivery of part or all of the stored grain to depositors holding warehouse receipts or unpriced scale tickets;

(2) The plan may provide for the sale under the supervision of the commissioner of part or all of the stored grain for the benefit of those depositors; or

(3) The plan may provide for any combination thereof, as the commissioner in his or her discretion determines to be necessary to minimize losses.

Acts 1983, No. 342, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1345.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-7-202 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-7-202
Disclosure of information
Status: in_force

(a) All materials, data, and information received by the Arkansas Farm Mediation Office are confidential and are not subject to examination or disclosure as public information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (b) No mediator or administrative employee of the office shall knowingly disclose any materials, data, or information concerning a mediation request or suspension order without the consent of the farmer and the creditors involved. (c) Mediation meetings between a farmer and any other parties conducted by a mediator are not open to public participation and are not subject to the provisions for open meetings under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. Acts 1989, No. 829, § 10.

(a) All materials, data, and information received by the Arkansas Farm Mediation Office are confidential and are not subject to examination or disclosure as public information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(b) No mediator or administrative employee of the office shall knowingly disclose any materials, data, or information concerning a mediation request or suspension order without the consent of the farmer and the creditors involved.

(c) Mediation meetings between a farmer and any other parties conducted by a mediator are not open to public participation and are not subject to the provisions for open meetings under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

Acts 1989, No. 829, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-119 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-119
Liability for death or escape of livestock
Status: in_force

If any stray livestock die or escape from the possession of the impounder before the owner shall establish his or her right thereto, and if the death or escape is without the fault of the person having the lawful possession thereof, he or she shall not be liable for it. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 295; Pope's Dig., § 309; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1129.

If any stray livestock die or escape from the possession of the impounder before the owner shall establish his or her right thereto, and if the death or escape is without the fault of the person having the lawful possession thereof, he or she shall not be liable for it.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 22; C. & M. Dig., § 295; Pope's Dig., § 309; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1129.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-101 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-33-101
Creation of commission
Status: in_force

There is created the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Acts 1963, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-301.

There is created the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.

Acts 1963, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-301.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-24-113 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 24 / Section 2-24-113
Recordkeeping
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board shall promulgate rules concerning the records a dealer is required to maintain for the proper administration of this chapter. (b) A dealer shall: (1) Maintain the records required by the board under this section for five (5) years; and (2) Make the records available to the board on request. Added by Act 2015, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 3/23/2015.

(a) The State Plant Board shall promulgate rules concerning the records a dealer is required to maintain for the proper administration of this chapter.

(b) A dealer shall: (1) Maintain the records required by the board under this section for five (5) years; and (2) Make the records available to the board on request.

(1) Maintain the records required by the board under this section for five (5) years; and

(2) Make the records available to the board on request.

Added by Act 2015, No. 601,§ 1, eff. 3/23/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-38-118 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-38-118
No premature disposition of strays
Status: in_force

(a) A person impounding any livestock shall not sell, exchange, or dispose of it in any manner nor kill any domesticated cattle, hogs, or sheep until after the expiration of the time that the owner has the right to prove his or her property in them. (b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be fined in any sum not less than half nor more than double the appraised value of the impounded livestock. Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 21; Acts 1842, § 2, p. 25; C. & M. Dig., §§ 294, 303; Pope's Dig., §§ 308, 317; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1127, 78-1128.

(a) A person impounding any livestock shall not sell, exchange, or dispose of it in any manner nor kill any domesticated cattle, hogs, or sheep until after the expiration of the time that the owner has the right to prove his or her property in them.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be fined in any sum not less than half nor more than double the appraised value of the impounded livestock.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 21; Acts 1842, § 2, p. 25; C. & M. Dig., §§ 294, 303; Pope's Dig., §§ 308, 317; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1127, 78-1128.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-902 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 9 / Section 2-40-902
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 306, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-452.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 306, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-452.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-512 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-15-512
License revocation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Plant Board shall revoke the license of a grower who fails to comply with this subchapter or the rules adopted under this subchapter. (2) A grower license revoked under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is ineligible for licensure under this subchapter for up to five (5) years after the revocation. (b) (1) Before revocation of a grower's license, the board shall provide the grower notice and an informal hearing to show cause why the license should not be revoked and the grower's right to grow forfeited. (2) If a license is revoked and a grower's right to grow is forfeited as the result of an informal hearing under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the grower may request a formal administrative hearing before the board or a committee of the board, as provided in board rules. (c) A grower whose license is revoked may appeal the final order of the board by filing an appeal in the circuit court of the district in which the grower resides. Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) (1) The State Plant Board shall revoke the license of a grower who fails to comply with this subchapter or the rules adopted under this subchapter. (2) A grower license revoked under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is ineligible for licensure under this subchapter for up to five (5) years after the revocation.

(1) The State Plant Board shall revoke the license of a grower who fails to comply with this subchapter or the rules adopted under this subchapter.

(2) A grower license revoked under subdivision (a)(1) of this section is ineligible for licensure under this subchapter for up to five (5) years after the revocation.

(b) (1) Before revocation of a grower's license, the board shall provide the grower notice and an informal hearing to show cause why the license should not be revoked and the grower's right to grow forfeited. (2) If a license is revoked and a grower's right to grow is forfeited as the result of an informal hearing under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the grower may request a formal administrative hearing before the board or a committee of the board, as provided in board rules.

(1) Before revocation of a grower's license, the board shall provide the grower notice and an informal hearing to show cause why the license should not be revoked and the grower's right to grow forfeited.

(2) If a license is revoked and a grower's right to grow is forfeited as the result of an informal hearing under subdivision (b)(1) of this section, the grower may request a formal administrative hearing before the board or a committee of the board, as provided in board rules.

(c) A grower whose license is revoked may appeal the final order of the board by filing an appeal in the circuit court of the district in which the grower resides.

Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-204 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-15-204
Administration - Duties of the State Plant Board
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board shall: (1) Administer and enforce this subchapter; (2) Promulgate rules to implement the purposes and requirements of this subchapter, including rules that will establish a penalty matrix for violations of this subchapter and the rules promulgated under this subchapter; and (3) Receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board. (b) The board may: (1) Prohibit or place restrictions on the selling, planting, producing, harvesting, transporting, storing, processing, or other handling of rice identified as having characteristics of commercial impact; and (2) Charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of inspections and other activities permitted under this subchapter. (c) All moneys received by the board under this subchapter and the rules adopted by the board shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund to be used for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.

(a) The State Plant Board shall: (1) Administer and enforce this subchapter; (2) Promulgate rules to implement the purposes and requirements of this subchapter, including rules that will establish a penalty matrix for violations of this subchapter and the rules promulgated under this subchapter; and (3) Receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board.

(1) Administer and enforce this subchapter;

(2) Promulgate rules to implement the purposes and requirements of this subchapter, including rules that will establish a penalty matrix for violations of this subchapter and the rules promulgated under this subchapter; and

(3) Receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board.

(b) The board may: (1) Prohibit or place restrictions on the selling, planting, producing, harvesting, transporting, storing, processing, or other handling of rice identified as having characteristics of commercial impact; and (2) Charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of inspections and other activities permitted under this subchapter.

(1) Prohibit or place restrictions on the selling, planting, producing, harvesting, transporting, storing, processing, or other handling of rice identified as having characteristics of commercial impact; and

(2) Charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of inspections and other activities permitted under this subchapter.

(c) All moneys received by the board under this subchapter and the rules adopted by the board shall be deposited into the Plant Board Fund to be used for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-824 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-40-824
Entry requirements to a veterinarian's clinic for care or treatment
Status: in_force

(a) Equidae may enter Arkansas when consigned directly to a veterinary hospital or clinic for treatment or for usual veterinary procedures when accompanied by an owner or shipper permit. (b) Following release by the veterinarian, equidae must be returned immediately to the state of origin by the most direct route or meet testing requirements for additional movements. Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 22.

(a) Equidae may enter Arkansas when consigned directly to a veterinary hospital or clinic for treatment or for usual veterinary procedures when accompanied by an owner or shipper permit.

(b) Following release by the veterinarian, equidae must be returned immediately to the state of origin by the most direct route or meet testing requirements for additional movements.

Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-307 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-20-307
Marking of closed containers
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to expose or offer for sale or have in his or her possession for sale or sell, transport, deliver, or consign any product covered by this subchapter in a closed package unless the container has been plainly marked or tagged in an indelible manner showing: (1) The name and address of the producer, shipper, or other person responsible for packing the product; (2) Contents in terms of net weight, measure, or numerical count and variety, state of origin, minimum size, etc., depending on the product; and (3) The official grade of the product. (b) If the product does not conform to an official grade, the package or tag shall be marked "UNGRADED" or "CULLS", as the case may be. (c) All markings shall be not less than one-fourth inch (1/4") in height, except that "CULLS" must be marked in letters not less than one inch (1") in height. Acts 1947, No. 343, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-605.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to expose or offer for sale or have in his or her possession for sale or sell, transport, deliver, or consign any product covered by this subchapter in a closed package unless the container has been plainly marked or tagged in an indelible manner showing: (1) The name and address of the producer, shipper, or other person responsible for packing the product; (2) Contents in terms of net weight, measure, or numerical count and variety, state of origin, minimum size, etc., depending on the product; and (3) The official grade of the product.

(1) The name and address of the producer, shipper, or other person responsible for packing the product;

(2) Contents in terms of net weight, measure, or numerical count and variety, state of origin, minimum size, etc., depending on the product; and

(3) The official grade of the product.

(b) If the product does not conform to an official grade, the package or tag shall be marked "UNGRADED" or "CULLS", as the case may be.

(c) All markings shall be not less than one-fourth inch (1/4") in height, except that "CULLS" must be marked in letters not less than one inch (1") in height.

Acts 1947, No. 343, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-37-113 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 2-37-113
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) A person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall impede, hinder, or otherwise prevent, or attempt to prevent, the State Plant Board or its authorized agent in performance of his or her duty in connection with the provisions of this chapter, shall be adjudged guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation, and not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each subsequent violation, and the proceeds from such fines shall be remitted into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the board or its representative to: (1) Report for prosecution; (2) Institute seizure proceedings; or (3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when the board believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing. (c) In all prosecutions for violations of this chapter, the certificate of the analyst, or other officer making the analysis or examination, when sworn to or subscribed by the analyst or officer, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein certified. (d) The board is authorized to apply for and the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond. (e) A person adversely affected by an act, order, or ruling of the board made under the provisions of this chapter may within forty-five (45) days thereafter bring action in the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the actions. The form of the proceeding may be any which may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies, or in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action, including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions. (f) A person who uses to his or her own advantage, or reveals to other than the board or officers of the board or other officers of state agencies, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding, any information acquired under the authority of this chapter, concerning any method, records, formulations, or processes which as a trade secret is entitled to protection, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor; provided, that this prohibition shall not be deemed as prohibiting the board or its authorized agent, from exchanging information of a regulatory nature with authorized officials of the United States Government, or of other states, who are similarly prohibited by law from revealing this information. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 27, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 726, § 13; 2005, No. 1994, § 20.

(a) A person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall impede, hinder, or otherwise prevent, or attempt to prevent, the State Plant Board or its authorized agent in performance of his or her duty in connection with the provisions of this chapter, shall be adjudged guilty of a violation punishable by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first violation, and not more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each subsequent violation, and the proceeds from such fines shall be remitted into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.

(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the board or its representative to: (1) Report for prosecution; (2) Institute seizure proceedings; or (3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when the board believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.

(1) Report for prosecution;

(2) Institute seizure proceedings; or

(3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when the board believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.

(c) In all prosecutions for violations of this chapter, the certificate of the analyst, or other officer making the analysis or examination, when sworn to or subscribed by the analyst or officer, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein certified.

(d) The board is authorized to apply for and the court to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction shall be issued without bond.

(e) A person adversely affected by an act, order, or ruling of the board made under the provisions of this chapter may within forty-five (45) days thereafter bring action in the Pulaski County Circuit Court for judicial review of the actions. The form of the proceeding may be any which may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies, or in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action, including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions.

(f) A person who uses to his or her own advantage, or reveals to other than the board or officers of the board or other officers of state agencies, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding, any information acquired under the authority of this chapter, concerning any method, records, formulations, or processes which as a trade secret is entitled to protection, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor; provided, that this prohibition shall not be deemed as prohibiting the board or its authorized agent, from exchanging information of a regulatory nature with authorized officials of the United States Government, or of other states, who are similarly prohibited by law from revealing this information.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 27, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 726, § 13; 2005, No. 1994, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-615 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 2-16-615
Conduct of referendum
Status: in_force

The arrangements for and management of any referendum held under this subchapter shall be under the direction of the certified organization. The organization shall bear all expenses incurred in conducting the referendum, to include furnishing the ballots and arranging for the necessary poll holders. Acts 1991, No. 710, § 15.

The arrangements for and management of any referendum held under this subchapter shall be under the direction of the certified organization. The organization shall bear all expenses incurred in conducting the referendum, to include furnishing the ballots and arranging for the necessary poll holders.

Acts 1991, No. 710, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-501 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-15-501
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Industrial Hemp Production Act". Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Industrial Hemp Production Act".

Added by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-36-102 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-36-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1973, No. 317, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1617.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 700,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1973, No. 317, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-19-502 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 2-19-502
Regulation and supervision - Fees and penalties - Guarantee of elements
Status: in_force

(a) The State Plant Board shall have the authority to regulate and supervise the manufacture and sale of one hundred percent (100%) natural organic fertilizer, including the setting and collecting of reasonable fees for sampling and analyzing the fertilizer and registering manufacturers, and shall adopt and promulgate such rules and penalties consistent with this subchapter, and § 2-19-202 , as may be necessary. (b) The fees and penalties set and collected by the board under this section shall not exceed like fees and penalties set for other types of fertilizers. (c) When any reference or claim is made on the label for secondary or minor plant nutrients, a specific guarantee of the specific elements contained shall be given in the guaranteed analysis. Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 1989, No. 42, § 1; 1991, No. 968, § 2.

(a) The State Plant Board shall have the authority to regulate and supervise the manufacture and sale of one hundred percent (100%) natural organic fertilizer, including the setting and collecting of reasonable fees for sampling and analyzing the fertilizer and registering manufacturers, and shall adopt and promulgate such rules and penalties consistent with this subchapter, and § 2-19-202 , as may be necessary.

(b) The fees and penalties set and collected by the board under this section shall not exceed like fees and penalties set for other types of fertilizers.

(c) When any reference or claim is made on the label for secondary or minor plant nutrients, a specific guarantee of the specific elements contained shall be given in the guaranteed analysis.

Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1; 1989, No. 42, § 1; 1991, No. 968, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-202 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-15-202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Characteristics of commercial impact" means characteristics that may adversely affect the marketability of rice in the event of commingling with any other rice and includes, but is not limited to, those characteristics: (A) That cannot be identified without the aid of specialized equipment or testing; (B) That create a significant economic impact in their removal from commingled rice; and (C) Whose removal from commingled rice is not feasible; and (2) "Person" includes any individual, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, corporation, firm, company, or any other entity doing business in Arkansas. Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Characteristics of commercial impact" means characteristics that may adversely affect the marketability of rice in the event of commingling with any other rice and includes, but is not limited to, those characteristics: (A) That cannot be identified without the aid of specialized equipment or testing; (B) That create a significant economic impact in their removal from commingled rice; and (C) Whose removal from commingled rice is not feasible; and

(A) That cannot be identified without the aid of specialized equipment or testing;

(B) That create a significant economic impact in their removal from commingled rice; and

(C) Whose removal from commingled rice is not feasible; and

(2) "Person" includes any individual, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, corporation, firm, company, or any other entity doing business in Arkansas.

Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-19-308 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-19-308
Rules
Status: in_force

The State Plant Board is empowered to enforce the provisions of this subchapter and to prescribe and enforce such rules relating to the sale or distribution of liming materials as may be deemed necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this subchapter. Acts 1969, No. 353, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1907.

The State Plant Board is empowered to enforce the provisions of this subchapter and to prescribe and enforce such rules relating to the sale or distribution of liming materials as may be deemed necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this subchapter.

Acts 1969, No. 353, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-33-303 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 33 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-33-303
Poultry and egg grading program
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is authorized to establish a Poultry and Egg Grading Program in this state which shall be established in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and shall be in compliance with the applicable standards and requirements as prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture for federal poultry and egg grading purposes. Acts 1965, No. 49, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-316.

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is authorized to establish a Poultry and Egg Grading Program in this state which shall be established in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and shall be in compliance with the applicable standards and requirements as prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture for federal poultry and egg grading purposes.

Acts 1965, No. 49, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-605 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 6 / Section 2-20-605
Referendum in each county
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall appoint three (3) wheat producers from each county who will be responsible for holding a referendum in the county. (b) The board will set the dates for the referendum. (c) In all such referenda, in order to be eligible to vote, the producer must have produced wheat in the crop year immediately preceding the referendum. (d) Voting shall be in United States Farm Service Agency offices under supervision of the three (3) producers appointed to hold the referendum. (e) Ballots will be furnished by the board. (f) The results shall be certified not more than three (3) days after election, on forms furnished by the board, by registered mail to the board. (g) The board shall be reimbursed from funds collected for costs of holding referenda. Acts 1985, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2403.

(a) The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall appoint three (3) wheat producers from each county who will be responsible for holding a referendum in the county.

(b) The board will set the dates for the referendum.

(c) In all such referenda, in order to be eligible to vote, the producer must have produced wheat in the crop year immediately preceding the referendum.

(d) Voting shall be in United States Farm Service Agency offices under supervision of the three (3) producers appointed to hold the referendum.

(e) Ballots will be furnished by the board.

(f) The results shall be certified not more than three (3) days after election, on forms furnished by the board, by registered mail to the board.

(g) The board shall be reimbursed from funds collected for costs of holding referenda.

Acts 1985, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-104 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-20-104
Official standards for grading
Status: in_force

(a) In order to promote, protect, further, and develop the agricultural interests of this state, the State Plant Board, after investigation and public hearing, is authorized and empowered to fix and promulgate official standards for grading and classifying any or all agricultural products grown or produced in this state and to fix and promulgate official standards for containers of farm products and to change any of them from time to time. (b) The board, in its rules or notices promulgated under this subchapter, shall prescribe such tolerances as may be deemed necessary, permitting variations from the standards fixed under the provisions of this subchapter as are reasonably incident to the proper grading of agricultural products or to the manufacture of containers for farm products. Acts 1925, No. 218, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 12386; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-503.

(a) In order to promote, protect, further, and develop the agricultural interests of this state, the State Plant Board, after investigation and public hearing, is authorized and empowered to fix and promulgate official standards for grading and classifying any or all agricultural products grown or produced in this state and to fix and promulgate official standards for containers of farm products and to change any of them from time to time.

(b) The board, in its rules or notices promulgated under this subchapter, shall prescribe such tolerances as may be deemed necessary, permitting variations from the standards fixed under the provisions of this subchapter as are reasonably incident to the proper grading of agricultural products or to the manufacture of containers for farm products.

Acts 1925, No. 218, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 12386; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-401 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-15-401
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 981,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 981,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-234 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-17-234
Records to be maintained
Status: in_force

(a) Every public grain warehouseman shall keep, in a place of safety, complete, separate, and correct records and accounts pertaining to the public grain warehouse. These shall include, but not be limited to, records and accounts of all grain received and withdrawn, all unissued receipts and tickets in its possession, copies of all receipts and tickets issued by it, and the receipts and tickets returned to and cancelled by it. (b) The records shall be retained by the public grain warehouseman for a period of five (5) years. Acts 1979, No. 83, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1321.

(a) Every public grain warehouseman shall keep, in a place of safety, complete, separate, and correct records and accounts pertaining to the public grain warehouse. These shall include, but not be limited to, records and accounts of all grain received and withdrawn, all unissued receipts and tickets in its possession, copies of all receipts and tickets issued by it, and the receipts and tickets returned to and cancelled by it.

(b) The records shall be retained by the public grain warehouseman for a period of five (5) years.

Acts 1979, No. 83, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1321.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-208 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-15-208
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Plant Board may impose a civil penalty for violation of § 2-15-203 . (2) The penalty shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (3) Each day of a continuing violation of § 2-15-203 is a separate violation. (b) The board may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect a penalty under this section and may recover all attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred by the board in bringing the action. Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.

(a) (1) The State Plant Board may impose a civil penalty for violation of § 2-15-203 . (2) The penalty shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (3) Each day of a continuing violation of § 2-15-203 is a separate violation.

(1) The State Plant Board may impose a civil penalty for violation of § 2-15-203 .

(2) The penalty shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

(3) Each day of a continuing violation of § 2-15-203 is a separate violation.

(b) The board may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect a penalty under this section and may recover all attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred by the board in bringing the action.

Acts 2005, No. 1238, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-2-103 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-2-103
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) Any provisions of law which otherwise would be in conflict with this subchapter shall not be construed as applying to an association provided for in this subchapter. (b) No provision of law shall be deemed to be repealed by this subchapter. (c) This subchapter shall not affect the provisions of the Cooperative Marketing Act, § 2-2-401 et seq. Acts 1939, No. 153, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1025.

(a) Any provisions of law which otherwise would be in conflict with this subchapter shall not be construed as applying to an association provided for in this subchapter.

(b) No provision of law shall be deemed to be repealed by this subchapter.

(c) This subchapter shall not affect the provisions of the Cooperative Marketing Act, § 2-2-401 et seq.

Acts 1939, No. 153, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1025.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-2-403 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-2-403
Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Agricultural products" means horticultural, viticultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, and farm and ranch products; (2) "Association" means any corporation organized under this subchapter; (3) "Member" means actual members of associations without capital stock and holders of common stock in associations organized with capital stock; and (4) "Person" means individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, and associations. (b) Associations organized under this subchapter shall be deemed nonprofit, inasmuch as they are not organized to make profits for themselves as such, or for their members as such, but only for their members as producers. Acts 1921, No. 116, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 2287; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-902.

(a) As used in this subchapter: (1) "Agricultural products" means horticultural, viticultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, and farm and ranch products; (2) "Association" means any corporation organized under this subchapter; (3) "Member" means actual members of associations without capital stock and holders of common stock in associations organized with capital stock; and (4) "Person" means individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, and associations.

(1) "Agricultural products" means horticultural, viticultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, and farm and ranch products;

(2) "Association" means any corporation organized under this subchapter;

(3) "Member" means actual members of associations without capital stock and holders of common stock in associations organized with capital stock; and

(4) "Person" means individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, and associations.

(b) Associations organized under this subchapter shall be deemed nonprofit, inasmuch as they are not organized to make profits for themselves as such, or for their members as such, but only for their members as producers.

Acts 1921, No. 116, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 2287; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-902.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-34-210 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 34 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-34-210
Sale of book
Status: in_force

(a) The State Brand Book and all supplements to the State Brand Book, for a five-year period, shall be sold to the public for a reasonable fee to be determined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to offset the costs of producing the State Brand Book. (b) A supplement to the State Brand Book shall be sold to the public for a reasonable fee determined by the Department of Agriculture to offset the costs of producing the supplement. (c) The county clerk and the sheriff of each county shall receive copies of the State Brand Book and all supplements to the State Brand Book without cost to their county. Amended by Act 2021, No. 464,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 32, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 378,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 30, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 965,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1959, No. 179, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-814.

(a) The State Brand Book and all supplements to the State Brand Book, for a five-year period, shall be sold to the public for a reasonable fee to be determined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to offset the costs of producing the State Brand Book.

(b) A supplement to the State Brand Book shall be sold to the public for a reasonable fee determined by the Department of Agriculture to offset the costs of producing the supplement.

(c) The county clerk and the sheriff of each county shall receive copies of the State Brand Book and all supplements to the State Brand Book without cost to their county.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 464,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 32, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 378,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 30, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 965,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1959, No. 179, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-814.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-602 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 6 / Section 2-40-602
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 64, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 33, § 2; 1959, No. 124, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-434.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 64, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 33, § 2; 1959, No. 124, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-434.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-35-201 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-35-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 206, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 3234; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-907.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 206, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 3234; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-2-104 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-2-104
Who may organize
Status: in_force

Any number of persons, not less than five (5), who are engaged in the production of agricultural commodities may form a cooperative association with or without capital stock under the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1939, No. 153, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1003.

Any number of persons, not less than five (5), who are engaged in the production of agricultural commodities may form a cooperative association with or without capital stock under the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1939, No. 153, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-35-306 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-35-306
Records and reports
Status: in_force

(a) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to adopt appropriate rules regarding records to be kept by cattle buyers and regarding reporting and remittance of the assessment levied in this subchapter and to prescribe forms upon which reports are to be made. (b) The director may, by rule, require the reports to contain such information as he or she shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper enforcement of this subchapter and the efficient and effective collection of the assessment levied under it. Acts 1983, No. 160, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1905.

(a) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to adopt appropriate rules regarding records to be kept by cattle buyers and regarding reporting and remittance of the assessment levied in this subchapter and to prescribe forms upon which reports are to be made.

(b) The director may, by rule, require the reports to contain such information as he or she shall deem necessary or appropriate to assure the proper enforcement of this subchapter and the efficient and effective collection of the assessment levied under it.

Acts 1983, No. 160, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-10-201 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-10-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2009, No. 968, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 691,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.

Acts 2009, No. 968, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-2-303 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-2-303
Procedure for merger
Status: in_force

(a) Any two (2) or more domestic associations created under § 2-2-101 et seq. may merge into one (1) of these associations under a plan of merger approved in the manner provided in this subchapter. (b) The board of directors of each association shall, by resolution adopted by each board, approve a plan of merger setting forth: (1) The names of the associations proposing to merge and the name of the association into which they propose to merge, which is designated as the "surviving association"; (2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger; (3) The manner and basis of converting the shares, patronage, or other interests of each merging association into shares or other interests of the surviving association; (4) A statement of any changes in the articles of incorporation of the surviving association to be affected by the merger; (5) The time when the merger shall become effective; and (6) Such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as are deemed necessary or desirable. Acts 1981, No. 121, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1028.

(a) Any two (2) or more domestic associations created under § 2-2-101 et seq. may merge into one (1) of these associations under a plan of merger approved in the manner provided in this subchapter.

(b) The board of directors of each association shall, by resolution adopted by each board, approve a plan of merger setting forth: (1) The names of the associations proposing to merge and the name of the association into which they propose to merge, which is designated as the "surviving association"; (2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger; (3) The manner and basis of converting the shares, patronage, or other interests of each merging association into shares or other interests of the surviving association; (4) A statement of any changes in the articles of incorporation of the surviving association to be affected by the merger; (5) The time when the merger shall become effective; and (6) Such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as are deemed necessary or desirable.

(1) The names of the associations proposing to merge and the name of the association into which they propose to merge, which is designated as the "surviving association";

(2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger;

(3) The manner and basis of converting the shares, patronage, or other interests of each merging association into shares or other interests of the surviving association;

(4) A statement of any changes in the articles of incorporation of the surviving association to be affected by the merger;

(5) The time when the merger shall become effective; and

(6) Such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger as are deemed necessary or desirable.

Acts 1981, No. 121, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1028.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-32-301 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-32-301
Equine monitoring by identification chips
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has been authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture to develop and administer a voluntary equine identification system; and (B) Embedding a chip for the purpose of identifying an animal can endanger the animal if not properly injected and placed. (2) Therefore, it is the purpose of this section to establish criteria for persons engaged in the voluntary embedding of chips for equine identification. (b) The commission shall promulgate rules setting forth training requirements for the voluntary embedding or injecting a chip for purpose of animal identification. (c) The commission shall administer training and provide certification upon satisfactory completion. (d) The commission shall establish a fine for failure to obtain proper certification before embedding or injecting a chip for the purpose of equine animal identification. Acts 2007, No. 1585, § 1.

(a) (1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has been authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture to develop and administer a voluntary equine identification system; and (B) Embedding a chip for the purpose of identifying an animal can endanger the animal if not properly injected and placed. (2) Therefore, it is the purpose of this section to establish criteria for persons engaged in the voluntary embedding of chips for equine identification.

(1) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (A) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has been authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture to develop and administer a voluntary equine identification system; and (B) Embedding a chip for the purpose of identifying an animal can endanger the animal if not properly injected and placed.

(A) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has been authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture to develop and administer a voluntary equine identification system; and

(B) Embedding a chip for the purpose of identifying an animal can endanger the animal if not properly injected and placed.

(2) Therefore, it is the purpose of this section to establish criteria for persons engaged in the voluntary embedding of chips for equine identification.

(b) The commission shall promulgate rules setting forth training requirements for the voluntary embedding or injecting a chip for purpose of animal identification.

(c) The commission shall administer training and provide certification upon satisfactory completion.

(d) The commission shall establish a fine for failure to obtain proper certification before embedding or injecting a chip for the purpose of equine animal identification.

Acts 2007, No. 1585, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-704 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 7 / Section 2-20-704
Dealer license - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Each person or entity desiring to engage in business as a ginseng dealer in this state shall annually make application for and obtain a license to do so from the State Plant Board. (b) The annual license fee for a ginseng dealer license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), which shall accompany the application for the license. Acts 1985, No. 774, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-143.

(a) Each person or entity desiring to engage in business as a ginseng dealer in this state shall annually make application for and obtain a license to do so from the State Plant Board.

(b) The annual license fee for a ginseng dealer license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), which shall accompany the application for the license.

Acts 1985, No. 774, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-143.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-407 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-15-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2017, No. 981,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 565,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2017, No. 981,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-109 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 1 / Section 2-40-109
Destruction of diseased poultry flocks
Status: in_force

(a) When the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission determines that any flock of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, or other poultry is infected with a reportable disease, the flock may be depopulated or condemned and properly disposed of to prevent the spread of the disease. (b) The commission is authorized to adopt rules to prescribe the procedures for condemning a diseased poultry flock as authorized in this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 44, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1987, No. 413, § 1.

(a) When the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission determines that any flock of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, or other poultry is infected with a reportable disease, the flock may be depopulated or condemned and properly disposed of to prevent the spread of the disease.

(b) The commission is authorized to adopt rules to prescribe the procedures for condemning a diseased poultry flock as authorized in this section.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 44, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1987, No. 413, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-220 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 2 / Section 2-17-220
Receipts and records
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Receipts must be issued for all grain stored in a warehouse in accordance with rules adopted under this subchapter. (2) Receipts need not be issued against nonstorage grain, but each warehouseman shall keep accurate records of the weights, kinds, and grades, if graded, of all lots of nonstorage grain received into and delivered from his or her warehouse. (b) Whenever the purpose for which any lot of nonstorage grain was received into a warehouse is changed so that its approximate delivery period from the warehouse becomes indeterminate, receipts shall be issued to cover the grain. (c) Records required under this section with respect to nonstorage grain shall be retained, as a part of the records of the warehouse, for a period of one (1) year after December 31 of the year in which the lot of nonstorage grain is delivered from the warehouse. Acts 1979, No. 83, § 25; 1983, No. 264, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1325.

(a) (1) Receipts must be issued for all grain stored in a warehouse in accordance with rules adopted under this subchapter. (2) Receipts need not be issued against nonstorage grain, but each warehouseman shall keep accurate records of the weights, kinds, and grades, if graded, of all lots of nonstorage grain received into and delivered from his or her warehouse.

(1) Receipts must be issued for all grain stored in a warehouse in accordance with rules adopted under this subchapter.

(2) Receipts need not be issued against nonstorage grain, but each warehouseman shall keep accurate records of the weights, kinds, and grades, if graded, of all lots of nonstorage grain received into and delivered from his or her warehouse.

(b) Whenever the purpose for which any lot of nonstorage grain was received into a warehouse is changed so that its approximate delivery period from the warehouse becomes indeterminate, receipts shall be issued to cover the grain.

(c) Records required under this section with respect to nonstorage grain shall be retained, as a part of the records of the warehouse, for a period of one (1) year after December 31 of the year in which the lot of nonstorage grain is delivered from the warehouse.

Acts 1979, No. 83, § 25; 1983, No. 264, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1325.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-19-404 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-19-404
Administration
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be administered by the State Plant Board. Acts 1977, No. 377, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2102.

This subchapter shall be administered by the State Plant Board.

Acts 1977, No. 377, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-2102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-16-402 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-16-402
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate in the public interest the labeling, distribution, storage, transportation, and disposal of pesticides as defined in this subchapter. (b) Pesticides are valuable to our state's agricultural production and to the protection of man and the environment from insects, rodents, weeds, and other forms of life which may be pests; but it is essential to the public health and welfare that they be regulated to prevent adverse effects on human life and the environment. (c) New pesticides are continually being discovered, synthesized, or developed which are valuable for the control of pests and for use as defoliants, desiccants, plant regulators, spray adjuvants, and related purposes. However, such pesticides may be ineffective, may cause injury to man, or may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment. (d) Therefore, it is deemed necessary to provide for regulation of pesticides. Acts 1975, No. 410, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-229.

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate in the public interest the labeling, distribution, storage, transportation, and disposal of pesticides as defined in this subchapter.

(b) Pesticides are valuable to our state's agricultural production and to the protection of man and the environment from insects, rodents, weeds, and other forms of life which may be pests; but it is essential to the public health and welfare that they be regulated to prevent adverse effects on human life and the environment.

(c) New pesticides are continually being discovered, synthesized, or developed which are valuable for the control of pests and for use as defoliants, desiccants, plant regulators, spray adjuvants, and related purposes. However, such pesticides may be ineffective, may cause injury to man, or may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.

(d) Therefore, it is deemed necessary to provide for regulation of pesticides.

Acts 1975, No. 410, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-229.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-21-103 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 21 / Section 2-21-103
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

(a) Without first having qualified, obtained, and having in force a valid license from the State Plant Board to do so, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to: (1) Engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of selling or dealing in any nursery stock or of importing into this state for sale or distribution any nursery stock; (2) Act as agent, salesman, or solicitor for any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock; or (3) Solicit orders for the purchase of nursery stock. (b) It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent that he or she is the agent, salesman, solicitor, or representative of any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock. Acts 1919, No. 683, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8005; Acts 1937, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12329; Acts 1963, No. 118, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-403.

(a) Without first having qualified, obtained, and having in force a valid license from the State Plant Board to do so, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to: (1) Engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of selling or dealing in any nursery stock or of importing into this state for sale or distribution any nursery stock; (2) Act as agent, salesman, or solicitor for any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock; or (3) Solicit orders for the purchase of nursery stock.

(1) Engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of selling or dealing in any nursery stock or of importing into this state for sale or distribution any nursery stock;

(2) Act as agent, salesman, or solicitor for any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock; or

(3) Solicit orders for the purchase of nursery stock.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent that he or she is the agent, salesman, solicitor, or representative of any nurseryman or dealer in nursery stock.

Acts 1919, No. 683, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8005; Acts 1937, No. 203, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 12329; Acts 1963, No. 118, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-35-310 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 2-35-310
Refunds
Status: in_force

Any cattle producer may request and receive a refund of the amount deducted from the sale of his or her cattle if he or she makes a written application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the buyer and, if the application is filed before the annual accounting is made of the funds, not later than July 1 each year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3293, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 160, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1908.

Any cattle producer may request and receive a refund of the amount deducted from the sale of his or her cattle if he or she makes a written application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed by the buyer and, if the application is filed before the annual accounting is made of the funds, not later than July 1 each year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3293, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 160, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1908.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-17-405 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Subchapter 4 / Section 2-17-405
Notice and parties
Status: in_force

(a) The Public Grain Warehouse Commissioner shall cause a copy of each of the documents served upon the licensee under § 2-17-404 to be mailed by ordinary mail to every person holding a warehouse receipt or unpriced scale ticket issued by the licensee, as determined by the records of the licensee or the records of the commissioner. (b) The failure of any person referred to in this section to receive the required notification shall not invalidate the proceedings on the petition for the appointment of a receiver or any portion thereof. (c) Persons referred to in this section are not parties to the action unless admitted by the court upon application therefor. Acts 1983, No. 342, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1347.

(a) The Public Grain Warehouse Commissioner shall cause a copy of each of the documents served upon the licensee under § 2-17-404 to be mailed by ordinary mail to every person holding a warehouse receipt or unpriced scale ticket issued by the licensee, as determined by the records of the licensee or the records of the commissioner.

(b) The failure of any person referred to in this section to receive the required notification shall not invalidate the proceedings on the petition for the appointment of a receiver or any portion thereof.

(c) Persons referred to in this section are not parties to the action unless admitted by the court upon application therefor.

Acts 1983, No. 342, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 77-1347.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-40-829 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 40 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-40-829
Research facility certification required
Status: in_force

Any research facility in this state which contains equidae infected with equine infectious anemia or any reactor equidae shall be certified by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission and shall be so maintained as to prevent the infection of any other equidae, whether at or outside the research facility. Acts 2001, No. 540, § 4.

Any research facility in this state which contains equidae infected with equine infectious anemia or any reactor equidae shall be certified by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission and shall be so maintained as to prevent the infection of any other equidae, whether at or outside the research facility.

Acts 2001, No. 540, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-37-108 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 37 / Section 2-37-108
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

The following acts and the causing thereof within the state are hereby prohibited: (a) The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded. (b) The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed. (c) The distribution of agricultural commodities such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, which are adulterated within the meaning of § 2-37-107 . (d) The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of any order under § 2-37-112 . (e) The failure or refusal to register in accordance with § 2-37-104 . (f) The violation of § 2-37-113(f) . (g) Failure to pay inspection fees and file reports as required by § 2-37-109 . Acts 1997, No. 726, § 8.

The following acts and the causing thereof within the state are hereby prohibited:

(a) The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded.

(b) The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed.

(c) The distribution of agricultural commodities such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, which are adulterated within the meaning of § 2-37-107 .

(d) The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of any order under § 2-37-112 .

(e) The failure or refusal to register in accordance with § 2-37-104 .

(f) The violation of § 2-37-113(f) .

(g) Failure to pay inspection fees and file reports as required by § 2-37-109 .

Acts 1997, No. 726, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-803 — AR Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 8 / Section 2-20-803
Applicability of subchapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any person who purchases one thousand (1,000) or less bushels of corn or grain sorghum in any calendar year. Acts 1997, No. 271, § 5.

The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any person who purchases one thousand (1,000) or less bushels of corn or grain sorghum in any calendar year.

Acts 1997, No. 271, § 5.