reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 36 - LIVESTOCK SHOWS AND FAIRS (§§ 2-36-101 — 2-36-307) › Subchapter 3 - COUNTY AND DISTRICT SHOWS OR FAIRS (§§ 2-36-301 — 2-36-307) › Section 2-36-307 - Arkansas-Oklahoma District Fair

(a)
There is established a district livestock show to be known as the "Arkansas-Oklahoma District Fair" and to be located in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas at Kay Rodgers Park.
(b)
The Arkansas-Oklahoma District Fair district shall be composed of:
(1)
The Arkansas counties of Benton, Conway, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, Sebastian, Washington, and Yell; and
(2)
In Oklahoma:
(A)
The counties of Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, and Sequoyah that shall have exhibits counted for premium points but shall not receive Arkansas state funds; and
(B)
The counties of Delaware, McCurtain, McIntosh, Muskogee, Pittsburg, and Wagoner that shall not be counted for premium points or receive Arkansas state funds.
(c)
(1)
The fair shall commence each year no later than the third Friday following Labor Day.
(2)
However, the fair may not commence earlier than the third Friday following Labor Day unless all Arkansas county fairs in the district have been completed before the proposed earlier date.
(d)
The fair shall enjoy the same privileges as previously established district fairs and livestock shows in the State of Arkansas.
(e)
(1)
There is created the Arkansas-Oklahoma District Fair Board to produce and administer the fair.
(2)
The board shall be composed of:
(A)
The District Fair Committee appointed by the Arkansas-Oklahoma Regional Education and Promotion Association, Inc.; and
(B)
At the option of each county fair among the Arkansas fairs in the district, one (1) member from each fair appointed by the respective fairs.
(3)
The board shall operate at the discretion of the members.
Acts 2003, No. 685, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known as the "Arkansas Feed Law of 1997".
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-102 - Enforcing agency

This chapter shall be administered by the State Plant Board.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-105 - Labeling

A commercial feed shall be labeled as follows:
(a)
In the case of a commercial feed, except a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information:
(1)
The quantity statement (may be stated in metric units in addition to the required avoirdupois).
(2)
The product name and brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed.
(3)
The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms as the State Plant Board by rule determines is required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods such as the methods published by the AOAC International.
(4)
The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed, provided that the board by rule may permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients which perform a similar function, or the board may exempt such commercial feeds, or any group thereof, from this requirement of an ingredient statement if the board finds that such statement is not required in the interest of consumers.
(5)
The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed.
(6)
Adequate directions for use for all commercial feeds containing drugs and for such other feeds as the board may require by rule as necessary for their safe and effective use.
(7)
Such precautionary statements as the board by rule determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed.
(8)
If a drug containing product is used:
(A)
The purpose of the medication (claim statement), and
(B)
The established name of each active drug ingredient and the level of each drug used in the final mixture expressed as defined by rule.
(b)
In the case of a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip or other shipping document, bearing the following information:
(1)
Name and address of the manufacturer;
(2)
Name and address of the purchaser;
(3)
Date of delivery;
(4)
The product name and net weight (may be stated in metric units in addition to the required avoirdupois) of each commercial feed and each other ingredient used in the mixture;
(5)
Adequate directions for use and precautionary statements for all customer-formula feeds containing drugs and for such other feeds as the board may require by rule as necessary for their safe and effective use.
(6)
If a drug containing product is used:
(A)
The purpose of the medication (claim statement); and
(B)
The established name of each active drug ingredient and the level of each drug used in the final mixture expressed as defined by rule.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 25, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 24, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 23, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-106 - Misbranding

A commercial feed shall be deemed to be misbranded if:
(a)
Its labeling is false or misleading in any particular;
(b)
It is distributed under the name of another commercial feed;
(c)
It is not labeled as required in §
2-37-105
;
(d)
It purports to be or is represented as a commercial feed, or if it purports to contain or is represented as containing a commercial feed ingredient, unless such commercial feed or feed ingredient conforms to the definition, if any, prescribed by rule by the State Plant Board;
(e)
Any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-108 - Prohibited acts

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-109 - Inspection fees and reports

(a)
An inspection fee at the rate of thirty cents ($.30) per ton shall be paid on commercial feeds distributed in this state by the person whose name appears on the label as the manufacturer, guarantor or distributor, except that a person other than the manufacturer, guarantor or distributor may assume liability for the inspection fee, subject to the following:
(1)
No fee shall be paid on a commercial feed if the payment has been made by a previous distributor.
(2)
No fee shall be paid on customer-formula feeds if the inspection fee is paid on the commercial feeds which are used as ingredients therein.
(3)
No fee shall be paid on commercial feeds which are used as ingredients for the manufacture of commercial feeds. If the fee has already been paid, credit shall be given for such payment.
(4)
On commercial feed distributed in quantities of twenty-five (25) tons or less, a minimum fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per quarterly report shall be paid. A tonnage report and minimum fee is due for each reporting period, even though no distribution of commercial feeds occurred in the state during that period.
(b)
Each person who is liable for the payment of such fee shall:
(1)
File, not later than the last day in January, April, July, and October of each year, quarterly statement, setting forth the number of net tons of commercial feeds distributed in this state during the preceding three (3) months; and upon filing such statement shall pay the inspection fee at the rate stated in subsection (a) of this section. Inspection fees which are due and owing and have not been remitted to the State Plant Board within fifteen (15) days following the date due shall have a penalty fee of fifteen percent (15%) or twenty-five dollars ($25.00), whichever is the higher, added to the amount due when payment is finally made. The assessment of this penalty fee shall not prevent the board from taking other actions as provided in this chapter.
(2)
Keep such records as may be necessary or required by the board to indicate accurately the tonnage of commercial feed distributed in this state, and the board shall have the right to examine such records to verify statements of tonnage. Failure to make an accurate statement of tonnage or to pay the inspection fee or comply as provided herein shall constitute sufficient cause for the cancellation of the license of a distributor. However, no license shall be canceled or revoked before the distributor has been given an opportunity to be heard before the board and to pay the fees owed under this section.
(c)
Fees collected shall constitute a fund for the payment of the costs of inspection, sampling, and analysis, and other expenses necessary for administration of this chapter and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Plant Board Fund.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-110 - Rules

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-112 - Detained commercial feeds

(a)
Withdrawal from Distribution Orders.
(1)
(A)
When the State Plant Board or its authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the prescribed rules under this chapter, the board may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the board or the court.
(B)
The board shall release the lot of commercial feed so withdrawn when the provisions and rules have been complied with.
(C)
If compliance is not obtained the board may begin, or upon request of the distributor or registrant, shall begin proceedings for condemnation.
(2)
A withdrawal from distribution order issued under this section expires thirty (30) days after the day it was first issued unless condemnation proceedings have begun in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b)
Condemnation and Confiscation.
(1)
Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with the provisions and rules shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the board to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial feed is located.
(2)
(A)
In the event the court finds the commercial feed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial feed, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the state.
(B)
However, in no instance shall the disposition of the commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the commercial feed or for permission to process or re-label the commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this chapter.
(3)
If the court orders the sale of the feed, the proceeds from the sale shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 37 - ARKANSAS FEED LAW OF 1997 (§§ 2-37-101 — 2-37-114) › Section 2-37-114 - Cooperation with other entities

The State Plant Board may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the United States Government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1997, No. 726, § 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-101 - Impounding livestock - Definition

(a)
As used in this chapter, "livestock" means cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats, asses, mules, and swine.
(b)
Every resident in any county in this state, on finding any livestock running at large, the owner of which is not known, may impound the livestock by taking it into his or her custody.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 378,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 268; Pope's Dig., § 282; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-102 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-103 - Site of impounding

A person shall not impound any stray livestock, except on his or her own farm or in his or her immediate vicinity.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 23; C. & M. Dig., § 270; Pope's Dig., § 284; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1103.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-104 - Duty and rights of impounder

(a)
(1)
Every person impounding any stray livestock shall immediately notify the Department of Agriculture in writing through procedure established by the department.
(2)
If it is found that the owner of the livestock may be determined by any mark, tag, or brand upon the livestock, the impounder of the livestock shall at once notify the owner of his or her having impounded the livestock, giving an exact description of the livestock.
(3)
The impounder of the livestock shall receive reasonable compensation for feeding the livestock.
(b)
No person shall use, work, or exercise any acts of ownership over any livestock impounded by him or her until he or she shall have given notice thereof to the department.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 2, 24; Acts 1875, No. 50, § 1, p. 130; 1883, No. 121, § 1, p. 298; C. & M. Dig., §§ 271, 296; Pope's Dig., §§ 285, 310; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1104, 78-1130.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-105 - Confirmation of notification

Upon providing notice to the Department of Agriculture as prescribed in §
2-38-104
, the department shall provide to the impounder confirmation of the notification having been made, setting out in the confirmation the description of the livestock and the marks and brands, or either thereof.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1883, No. 121, § 2, p. 298; C. & M. Dig., § 272; Pope's Dig., § 286; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1105.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-106 - Livestock description notification

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1840, § 1, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 275, Pope's Dig., § 289; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1107.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-108 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-109 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1843, § 38, p. 130; 1901, No. 204, § 1, p. 370; C. & M. Dig., § 280; Pope's Dig., § 294; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1112.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-110 - Records

It is the duty of the Department of Agriculture to maintain a publicly accessible record of all livestock currently in the custody of impounders within the state that shall include full details and at least one (1) photo provided by the impounder.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 282; Pope's Dig., § 296; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1114.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-111 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 10; Acts 1842, § 3, p. 25; C. & M. Dig., §§ 283, 302; Pope's Dig., §§ 297, 316; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1115, 78-1118.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-112 - [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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-113 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 25; Acts 1846, § 7, p. 28; C. & M. Dig., § 285; Pope's Dig., § 299; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1117.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-114 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 12, 13; C. & M. Dig., §§ 286, 287; Pope's Dig., §§ 300, 301; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1119, 78-1120.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-115 - Reclamation by owner

(a)
Within three (3) months from the time of notification required by law, if the owner of any stray livestock shall appear and claim it, he or she shall notify the impounder; and the owner shall establish his or her claim to the livestock before a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b)
Upon the court being satisfied of the ownership of the impounded livestock, the court shall make an order in writing requiring the impounder to release it to the owner when he or she pays the legal costs that have accrued thereon.
(c)
The impounder of the livestock shall release it to the owner on receiving the amount of cost legally due.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 14-16; Acts 1842, § 1, p. 25; C. & M. Dig., §§ 288-290; Pope's Dig., §§ 302-304; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1121 -- 78-1123.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-116 - Refusal to deliver

If any person who has impounded any livestock shall refuse to release it to the owner on his or her having complied with the requirements of this subchapter, as respects proving ownership of the livestock, the owner shall have a right of civil action. If the owner recovers in an action, he or she shall also recover double costs.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 18; C. & M. Dig., § 292; Pope's Dig., § 306; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1125.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-117 - Compensation for keeping strays

(a)
No person shall charge anything for keeping any equine that is worked or ridden while in the possession of the impounder.
(b)
For the keeping of other livestock, or any equine if not worked or ridden, the person impounding the livestock shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation to be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction before whom the owner proves his or her right of property.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 20; C. & M. Dig., § 293; Pope's Dig., § 307; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1126.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-118 - No premature disposition of strays

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-119 - Liability for death or escape of livestock

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-120 - Forfeiture of right to livestock

If the owner of any stray livestock does not appear and prove his or her property therein within three (3) months after the public notification required by this subchapter, he or she shall forfeit his or her right to the livestock and the property shall be vested in the impounder.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 17; C. & M. Dig., § 291; Pope's Dig., § 305; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1124.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-121 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, §§ 26-28; Acts 1845, § 1, p. 100; 1897, No. 40, § 1, p. 52; C. & M. Dig., §§ 297-300; Pope's Dig., §§ 311-314; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1131 -- 78-1134.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-122) › Section 2-38-122 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 58, § 29; C. & M. Dig., § 301; Pope's Dig., § 315; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1135.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 2 - STALLIONS, MULES, AND JACKS (§§ 2-38-201 — 2-38-203) › Section 2-38-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 74, §§ 2, 3; C. & M. Dig., §§ 345, 346; Pope's Dig., §§ 360, 361; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1137, 78-1138.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 2 - STALLIONS, MULES, AND JACKS (§§ 2-38-201 — 2-38-203) › Section 2-38-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 74, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 347; Pope's Dig., § 362; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1139.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 3 - ANIMALS COVERED BY INITIATED ACTS (§§ 2-38-301 — 2-38-303) › Section 2-38-301 - Running at large unlawful - Damages

(a)
It shall be unlawful for any livestock to run at large.
(b)
(1)
In every case of trespass by livestock, the owner shall be liable to the person injured for all damages, to which shall be added all costs of impounding, feeding, and caring for the animal.
(2)
The person damaged shall be entitled to a lien on the livestock for the amount of the damages upon the lien's filing with any court having jurisdiction.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1947, No. 199, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1140.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 3 - ANIMALS COVERED BY INITIATED ACTS (§§ 2-38-301 — 2-38-303) › Section 2-38-302 - Penalty for failing to retrieve trespassing livestock

(a)
(1)
Any owner of livestock upon receiving notice either verbal or otherwise that the livestock is at large and trespassing upon the land, premises, and crops of another person shall immediately retrieve the livestock and thereafter confine it so that further depredations and damages shall be avoided.
(2)
(A)
(i)
If for twenty-four (24) hours after notification being given to him or her, the owner shall fail, neglect, or refuse to retrieve the trespassing livestock, the owner shall be guilty of a violation.
(ii)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may impose a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation of this chapter or violation of any rules promulgated under this chapter.
(B)
Each day the livestock continues to run at large shall constitute a separate violation.
(b)
When any initiated act duly adopted by the electors as provided prescribes penalties, the penalties of this section shall be cumulative and in addition to the penalties prescribed by the initiated act.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1947, No. 199, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1141, 78-1142; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 21.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 3 - ANIMALS COVERED BY INITIATED ACTS (§§ 2-38-301 — 2-38-303) › Section 2-38-303 - Notice to owners of hogs and goats

Within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving actual notice to the owners of hogs and goats running at large, or to their agents, the owners or agents shall retrieve and confine the hogs and goats. If these hogs or goats are not taken up and confined, any person interested in the preservation of the property may destroy any offending hogs or goats and shall not be liable in damages for, or for the value of, the destroyed hogs or goats to any person because of having done so.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1947, No. 199, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1143.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-401 - Purpose

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-402 - Duty to impound

It is the duty of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the sheriffs of the respective counties to ensure the restraint and impounding of any livestock found running at large along or on any public highway in the State of Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1145.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-403 - Enclosures

(a)
It is the duty of the county judge of each county to provide an appropriate enclosure within the county for the impounding of cattle, horses, mules, hogs, sheep, or goats found running at large along or on any public highway in this state.
(b)
If no enclosure may be practically maintained in the county, any county judge may enter into a contract with bordering counties or private landowners to provide appropriate shelter and care for livestock found running at large.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1146.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-404 - Delivery to enclosure

(a)
Any member of the Division of Arkansas State Police or any sheriff or deputy sheriff of any county who discovers or is advised of livestock running at large along or on any public highway shall arrange for the livestock to be taken up and delivered to the enclosure provided by the county judge.
(b)
The cost of taking up and delivering the livestock shall be borne by the county in which the livestock is found running at large.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1147.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-405 - Notice of impounding

When livestock found running at large along or on any public highway is delivered to the enclosure provided by the county judge, the sheriff shall give notice of the impounding of the livestock by submitting a description to the Department of Agriculture for public posting. In addition to a description of the livestock, the published notice shall also state the place where the livestock was found running at large and the date and time of its being taken up.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1148.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-406 - Reclaiming by owner

(a)
The owner of any livestock impounded under the provisions of this subchapter shall be permitted at any time within three (3) months from the date of first publication of notice of the impounding of the livestock to reclaim the livestock upon the payment of all costs incurred by the county in connection with the restraint, delivery, feeding, and care of the livestock while impounded, and the cost of publication of notice.
(b)
(1)
The livestock shall be retrieved by the owner if reclaimed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter at the enclosure provided by the county court.
(2)
All costs in connection with the removal of the livestock from the enclosure shall be borne by the owner.
(c)
The owner shall establish his or her claim to the livestock before the sheriff by evidence as shall be satisfactory to the sheriff.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1149.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-407 - Sale of unclaimed livestock

If, at the expiration of three (3) months after notice was first posted, livestock found running at large along or on any public highway has not been claimed by its true owner, then it shall be the duty of the sheriff to sell the livestock at public sale to the highest bidder after posting notice of sale in the courthouse for five (5) days.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1150.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 4 - ANIMALS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS (§§ 2-38-401 — 2-38-408) › Section 2-38-408 - Disposition of funds

(a)
(1)
The county shall be entitled to ten dollars ($10.00) per day for each livestock found running at large along or on any public highway and impounded.
(2)
The sum shall be paid by the claimant-owner, as provided in §
2-38-406
, or from the proceeds of the sale of the livestock.
(b)
(1)
If there is a balance remaining after the expenses are deducted from the proceeds of the sale, the balance shall be deposited into a special fund in the name of the sheriff.
(2)
If the proceeds are not sufficient to pay the expenses incurred as provided in this section, the balance may be withdrawn from the fund provided for in subdivision (b)(1) of this section.
(3)
At the end of each calendar year, any balance in this fund shall be deposited with the county treasurer to the credit of the county road fund.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 1955, No. 145, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1151.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 5 - FERAL HOGS (§§ 2-38-501 — 2-38-505) › Section 2-38-501 - Definition

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
(A)
"Feral hog" means an animal or hybrid animal of either the family Suidae, including without limitation a wild hog, Russian or European wild boar, and Old World swine, or the family Tayassuidae, including without limitation peccary, javelina, and New World swine, that is or has been roaming freely upon public land or private land.
(B)
"Feral hog" does not include:
(i)
A stray domestic hog that has escaped from domestic confinement for less than:
(a)
Five (5) calendar days; or
(b)
Fifteen (15) calendar days if the owner of the stray domestic hog provides notice of the escape to all adjacent landowners within the first five (5) calendar days of the escape;
(ii)
A hog held by a zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or by the designated caretakers of the University of Arkansas mascot; or
(iii)
A hog held while being transported to a livestock market or for slaughter and having a premises identification tag or other official eartag; and
(2)
A "feral hog" is deemed to be a public nuisance and an imminent threat to public health and safety.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 692,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 464,§ 6, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 991,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1104,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 457, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 5 - FERAL HOGS (§§ 2-38-501 — 2-38-505) › Section 2-38-502 - Capturing and killing feral hogs

(a)
A person may capture or kill a feral hog only as follows:
(1)
On private land if the person is the landowner or lessee or has the permission of the landowner or lessee;
(2)
On public land if:
(A)
Allowed by the landowning entity; and
(B)
The person possesses a valid Arkansas hunting license and complies with Arkansas hunting rules; or
(3)
After providing verification that he or she has a valid permit issued under rules established by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission in accordance with
16 U.S.C. § 742j-1
, as it existed on January 1, 2019, upon determining that the permit applicant has a bona fide need to kill feral hogs for protection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or crops, and not for a recreational hunting purpose.
(b)
A person whose hunting license is revoked shall not participate in the taking or killing of a feral hog during the period of the revocation, except on his or her own property.
(c)
(1)
A feral hog captured by any means under subsection (a) of this section shall be immediately killed.
(2)
If a feral hog is captured on private property and not moved from the private property on which the feral hog is taken, the landowner or lessee is not required to kill the feral hog immediately.
(d)
A certified law enforcement officer or a public employee engaged in the performance of his or her official duties is exempt from the requirements under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 692,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 991,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 697,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 723,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1104,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1999, No. 457, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 5 - FERAL HOGS (§§ 2-38-501 — 2-38-505) › Section 2-38-503 - Animal health requirements

A feral hog shall be subject to animal health requirements established by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
Acts 1999, No. 457, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 38 - LIVESTOCK RUNNING AT LARGE OR STRAYING (§§ 2-38-101 — 2-38-505) › Subchapter 5 - FERAL HOGS (§§ 2-38-501 — 2-38-505) › Section 2-38-505 - Powers and duties of Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may:
(1)
Make, modify, and enforce the rules and orders the commission deems necessary to effectively carry out this subchapter;
(2)
Establish and collect reasonable fees to administer and enforce §
2-38-502(a)(3)
; and
(3)
(A)
Impose administrative penalties not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per feral hog against a person who violates this subchapter or a rule adopted by the commission under this subchapter.
(B)
The imposition of administrative penalties shall be conducted under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Added by Act 2021, No. 692,§ 4, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-101 - Kinds required for enclosures

All fields and grounds kept for livestock enclosures shall be enclosed with a fence.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 1; Acts 1899, No. 104, § 1, p. 168; C. & M. Dig., § 4645; Pope's Dig., § 5734; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1201; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 1.