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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-816 - Movement of reactors and exposed animals

(a)
All reactors and exposed equidae must be accompanied by a permit for movement when moved from their quarantined premises.
(b)
All reactors must be branded before moving interstate.
(c)
Movement of a reactor and exposed equidae must be direct to an approved slaughter facility or a quarantined holding facility for movement to an approved slaughter facility.
(d)
(1)
Any other move such as a change in location of a reactor or exposed equidae to an alternate quarantined premise must be approved in advance following an epidemiological investigation by the State Veterinarian or other designated Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission personnel.
(2)
The movement must also be accompanied by a permit for movement.
(e)
If a change in destination becomes necessary, a new permit must be issued by commission-authorized personnel or the regulatory veterinarian.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-817 - Requirements for quarantined holding facilities

(a)
(1)
A person desiring to operate a quarantined holding facility must file an application for approval of the facility on forms provided by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(2)
The facility must have an area where equidae testing positive to an official equine infectious anemia test and exposed equidae are kept, and where the equidae are isolated and confined at least four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) from all other equidae at all times.
(3)
The facility must be approved by the commission under an inspection of the premises before the issuance of the license.
(b)
Failure to maintain the reactors and exposed equidae in confinement and isolation at least four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) from all other equidae at all times is a violation of this subchapter.
(c)
(1)
All equidae held in a quarantined holding facility must be shipped directly to an approved slaughter facility without diversion.
(2)
An animal moved from a quarantined holding facility may not go through any livestock auction facility before shipment to slaughter.
(3)
All movements from a quarantined holding facility must be accompanied by a permit for movement.
(d)
All equidae entering or within an approved quarantine holding facility shall be branded or show evidence of an "S" brand on the top of the left hip or a "71A" brand or other brand prescribed by the commission on the left shoulder or neck, not less than two inches (2") in height.
(e)
No equidae may be held over twenty (20) days.
(f)
A quarantine pen must be clearly identified by a sign or paint using the word "Quarantined" on all sides. Letters of the sign must be a minimum of one foot (1') in height.
(g)
Failure to comply with this subchapter shall be cause for cancellation of approval by the commission.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 15.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-818 - Fictitious names and erroneous information

(a)
Test charts, permits, and other official forms must be completed in the name of the owner or the person responsible for the equidae.
(b)
No livestock auction facility operator or veterinarian may be held responsible for recording erroneous information provided by an owner, buyer, or seller.
(c)
The individual providing the erroneous or fictitious information shall be deemed to have violated this subchapter.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 16.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-819 - Testing requirements for change of ownership

(a)
(1)
(A)
All equidae which are sold, bartered, traded, given free of charge, or offered for sale, or any horses otherwise exchanged for any reason within Arkansas except at approved markets must be accompanied by a record of a negative equine infectious anemia test conducted at an approved laboratory within the previous six (6) months.
(B)
Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test may be demonstrated through presentation of:
(i)
The original test record document;
(ii)
An official electronic copy, as defined by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission; and
(iii)
Other forms as may be prescribed by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(C)
A foal less than six (6) months of age is exempt from the testing requirements if the foal is accompanied by, nursing, and included in change of ownership with a negative tested mare.
(D)
A foal sold separately is required to have a negative current official equine infectious anemia test.
(2)
On all private sales, trades, or barters, that is, any sale other than through an approved market, both the buyer and seller are equally and individually responsible for meeting the equine infectious anemia testing requirements before the sale or change of ownership.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, with respect to a horse claimed in a claiming race run at a licensed racetrack regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may require:
(1)
The negative equine infectious anemia test to have been conducted at an approved laboratory within the previous twelve (12) months, rather than the previous six (6) months;
(2)
Any negative equine infectious anemia test required to be conducted within the last six (6) months to be conducted after the race and after title and risk of loss have passed to the buyer; or
(3)
That the requirements of both subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section be met.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 69, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 17; 1999, No. 10, § 3; 2007, No. 827, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-820 - Movement of equidae through approved market

(a)
All equidae offered for sale or sold at approved markets must:
(1)
Be accompanied by written proof of a negative equine infectious anemia test conducted within the last six (6) months;
(2)
Have a blood sample collected by an accredited veterinarian and test negative to an official equine infectious anemia test performed by an approved laboratory before the animal leaves the market;
(3)
Have a blood sample collected by an accredited veterinarian or an authorized agent of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission at the market and be quarantined to the market until negative results are received from an approved laboratory;
(4)
Be "S" branded and consigned to slaughter before receiving test results; or
(5)
Be allowed to return to their premises of origin before unloading and before consignment and be quarantined to the premises of origin until tested negative. The equidae must be tested within thirty (30) days.
(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 commission; and
(3)
Other forms as may be prescribed by the commission.
(c)
A foal less than six (6) months of age sold with and nursing a negative-tested mare is exempt from the testing requirements of this subchapter.
(d)
(1)
A known reactor or known exposed equidae shall not be consigned for sale at an approved market unless permitted by authorized commission personnel.
(2)
An animal which is found to be a reactor or exposed through testing conducted at an approved market must be maintained in a quarantine pen and isolated from all other equidae in the sale facility.
(3)
(A)
The quarantine pen must be clearly identified by sign or paint using the word "Quarantined" on all sides.
(B)
Letters must be one foot (1') high.
(e)
It is the market owner's responsibility to make sure that all equines sold meet these requirements.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 70, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 18.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-821 - Requirements of equidae participating in equine activities

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-822 - General requirements for equidae entering Arkansas

(a)
All equidae entering Arkansas must be accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test.
(b)
All equidae must also be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection, listing information from a record of a negative official equine infectious anemia test, the name and address of the consignor and consignee, the number of animals in the shipment, and a description which accurately identifies each animal.
(c)
A foal under six (6) months old accompanied by a negative dam does not have to be tested for equine infectious anemia.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 20.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-823 - Requirements of equidae moving within the state

All equidae moving within the state for any reason shall be accompanied by a negative current official equine infectious anemia test.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-824 - Entry requirements to a veterinarian's clinic for care or treatment

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-825 - Entry requirements to an approved slaughter facility

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-826 - Equine infectious anemia services

(a)
In order to fund or partially fund the Equine Infectious Anemia Control and Eradication Program, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission may, by appropriately adopted administrative rules, design and maintain a fee structure for the purpose of defraying the cost of services performed.
(b)
The fees collected shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues and shall be credited to the Livestock and Poultry Equine Infectious Anemia Control Fund created on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-828 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 72, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1999, No. 759, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-829 - Research facility certification required

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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-901 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1973, No. 306, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-452.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-902 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1973, No. 306, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-452.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-903 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1973, No. 306, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-453, 78-454.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-904 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1951, No. 396, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-419.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-905 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1951, No. 396, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-420.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 9 - TICK CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 2-40-901 — 2-40-906) › Section 2-40-906 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 73, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1951, No. 396, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-420, 78-421.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1001 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1925, No. 95, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 383; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-507; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 404.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1002 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1895, No. 120, §§ 1-4, p. 176; C. & M. Dig., §§ 384-387; Pope's Dig., §§ 408-411; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-501 -- 78-504; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1003 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1899, No. 45, §§ 1, 2, p. 71; 1901, No. 13, § 1, p. 26; 1901, No. 59, § 1, p. 106; 1907, No. 104, § 1, p. 266; 1907, No. 409, §§ 10, 15, p. 1043; 1909, No. 255, § 1, p. 762; C. & M. Dig., §§ 357, 362, 378, 379; Pope's Dig., §§ 382, 387, 402, 403; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-408, 78-505, 78-506, 78-510.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1004 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1899, No. 45, § 3, p. 71; 1907, No. 409, § 11, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., §§ 358, 380; Pope's Dig., §§ 383, 404; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-508, 78-509; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 27.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1005 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1899, No. 45, §§ 4-6, p. 71; C. & M. Dig., §§ 381-383; Pope's Dig., §§ 405-407; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-514 -- 78-516.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 10 - CATTLE QUARANTINE LINES (§§ 2-40-1001 — 2-40-1006) › Section 2-40-1006 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 74, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, §§ 12-14, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., §§ 359-361; Pope's Dig., §§ 384-386; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-511 -- 78-513.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 11 - RABIES (§ 2-40-1101) › Section 2-40-1101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 75, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1961, No. 196, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-436.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 12 - PSEUDORABIES CONTROL AND ERADICATION PROGRAM (§ 2-40-1201) › Section 2-40-1201 - Fees - Disposition of funds

(a)
In order to fund or partially fund the pseudorabies control and eradication program there is hereby levied a fee of one dollar ($1.00) per head on all spent sows and boars sold at livestock markets.
(b)
(1)
Each livestock market operator shall collect fees and remit monthly to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(2)
The secretary may promulgate such rules as the secretary deems necessary to implement the collection of the fee.
(c)
After deducting three percent (3%) for credit to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, the remainder of funds so remitted to the secretary shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues and credited to the Livestock and Poultry Commission Swine Testing Fund.
(d)
Before the close of each fiscal year, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall determine the amount of funds which will remain at the end of the fiscal year in the fund from fees collected under the provisions of this section. The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall allow such funds to be carried forward and made available for the same purpose in the next-succeeding fiscal year.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3298, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1991, No. 1105, § 24.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 13 - DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-1301 — 2-40-1305) › Section 2-40-1301 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Commission" means the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission created by §
2-33-101
;
(2)
"Large animal" means cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, goats, cervidae, bison, llamas, alpacas, ostriches, emus, rheas, and other native or nonnative animals, excluding dogs and cats; and
(3)
"Large animal carcasses" means carcasses of large animals which died as the result of sickness, suffocation, accident, or from any cause other than intentional slaughter.
Acts 1993, No. 522, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 13 - DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-1301 — 2-40-1305) › Section 2-40-1302 - Disposal

(a)
(1)
All large animal carcasses and all parts of large animal carcasses shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by rules of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(2)
However, no large animal carcass shall be buried or otherwise disposed of in any landfill operated under a permit issued by the Division of Environmental Quality.
(b)
If a person or entity conducts a farming activity at more than one (1) location, it shall not be necessary for such person or entity to have a disposal ditch or facility at each location unless specified by the State Veterinarian.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2416, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1993, No. 522, §§ 3, 4; 1999, No. 1164, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 13 - DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-1301 — 2-40-1305) › Section 2-40-1303 - Violation

A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 76, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1993, No. 522, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 13 - DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-1301 — 2-40-1305) › Section 2-40-1304 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 77, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1993, No. 522, §§ 5, 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 13 - DISPOSAL OF LARGE ANIMAL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-1301 — 2-40-1305) › Section 2-40-1305 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 78, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1993, No. 522, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-1-105) › Section 3-1-101 - Title

This act shall be known, and may be cited in all legal proceedings, as the "Arkansas Alcoholic Control Act".
Acts 1935, No. 108, Art. 1, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 14101; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-101.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-1-105) › Section 3-1-104 - Industry member conduct - Donation of intoxicating liquor

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Industry member" means any one (1) or more of the following:
(A)
A distiller, manufacturer, importer, producer, wholesaler, or distributor of intoxicating liquor that holds a valid and appropriate permit issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division;
(B)
An agent of a distiller, manufacturer, importer, producer, wholesaler, or distributor of intoxicating liquor, including without limitation an employee, shareholder, owner, partner, corporate officer, or director; or
(C)
A business paid by a distiller, manufacturer, importer, producer, wholesaler, or distributor of intoxicating liquor to assist in targeting and promoting the sale of intoxicating liquor, including without limitation an advertising agency or marketing firm; and
(2)
"Retailer" means a person or business that:
(A)
Is devoted wholly or partially to the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail; and
(B)
Holds a valid retailer's permit issued by the division.
(b)
An industry member or retailer may donate intoxicating liquor for on-premises consumption at a function to a charitable or nonprofit organization that does not have a permit to dispense intoxicating liquors if the premises used by the nonprofit organization has a permit for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages issued by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, if a permit is required by applicable law.
(c)
An industry member may provide keg-tapping equipment and hook-up service to a charitable or nonprofit organization at a function.
Added by Act 2013, No. 527,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-1-105) › Section 3-1-105 - Posting of warning signs relating to drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy - Definition

(a)
A person that has received a permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages shall post in a conspicuous place at the permitted premises a printed sign warning of the dangers of drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy that meets the requirements under §
3-9-102
.
(b)
As used in this section, "alcoholic beverages" means all beverages containing more than five-tenths of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by weight.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 860,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-104) › Section 3-2-101 - Interest of enforcement officers in alcoholic liquors prohibited

(a)
Neither the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration nor any officer, employee, deputy, or assistant thereof shall have any direct or indirect interest in or on any premises where alcoholic liquors are manufactured or sold, nor shall he or she have any direct or indirect interest in any business wholly or partially devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors or own any stock in any corporation which has any direct or indirect interest in the premises where alcoholic liquors are manufactured or sold or in any business wholly or partially devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors.
(b)
Any person violating any provision of this section shall, in addition to the penalty provided in this act, forfeit his or her office or employment or be removed therefrom.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3299, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1935, No. 108, Art. 2, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 14103; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-202.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-104) › Section 3-2-103 - Information to be submitted by applicants

(a)
Any person applying for any permit issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, shall meet the following requirements:
(1)
No applicant shall have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to:
(A)
Any felony by any court in the State of Arkansas; or
(B)
Any similar offense by a court in another state or of any similar offense by a military or federal court;
(2)
(A)
In order to determine the applicant's suitability for a permit, the applicant shall be fingerprinted, and the fingerprints shall be forwarded for a criminal background check through the Department of Arkansas State Police.
(B)
After the completion of the criminal background check through the department, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check; and
(3)
The applicant shall sign a release that allows the department to release:
(A)
An Arkansas noncriminal justice background check to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and
(B)
A fingerprint card of the applicant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow a federal fingerprint-based background check to be performed.
(b)
No fingerprint submission or criminal background check shall be required for any person applying for a nonresident seller's permit or for a wholesale support center permit as authorized by the Nonresident Beer Seller's Permit Act of 1995, §
3-5-1301
et seq.
(c)
No fingerprint submission shall be required for any person applying for any permit that has a stated duration of five (5) days or less.
(d)
This section is supplementary to any and all requirements that exist for various permits issued by the division, and all other individual permit requirements shall continue to apply to those respective permit applications.
(e)
The division may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.
Acts 2005, No. 1248, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-104) › Section 3-2-104 - Definition of "schoolhouse"

(a)
For all businesses regulated under this title by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that are licensed or permitted after July 24, 2019, "schoolhouse" means:
(1)
A facility owned and operated by a public or private school or an open-enrollment charter school; and
(2)
A public or private daycare facility licensed by the State of Arkansas.
(b)
"Schoolhouse" does not include a home school.
Added by Act 2019, No. 983,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-201 - Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

(a)
There is created an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
(b)
The board shall consist of five (5) persons appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for a term of six (6) years.
(c)
The Chair of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall be designated by the Governor and may be removed as chair at any time by the Governor.
(d)
All action by the board shall be by a majority vote of the full membership of the board.
(e)
The board shall take no official action in connection with any matter except at a regular or special meeting in the office of the board at Little Rock, Arkansas.
(f)
The board is charged with the management of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
(g)
[Repealed.]
(h)
[Repealed.]
(i)
The members of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 788,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 32, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1953, No. 109, § 2; 1955, No. 113, §§ 2, 3; 1971, No. 343, § 1; 1981, No. 45, § 9; 1981, No. 790, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1302.1 -- 48-1302.3, 48-1314.2, 48-1317.1; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-202 - Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Staff

(a)
The Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be an attorney duly authorized to practice law by the Supreme Court, who shall present all evidence tending to prove violations of the law or rules at hearings held by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
(b)
The director shall employ such other personnel as he or she may deem necessary and as may be authorized by the General Assembly.
(c)
All personnel employed by the director shall be subject to the approval of the board.
(d)
Any person employed by the director may be removed by him or her at any time subject to the approval of the board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 33, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1951, No. 159, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1304.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-203 - Enforcement division - Director and staff

(a)
The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.
(b)
All enforcement personnel of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division shall be named by the director.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3300, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1977, No. 941, § 1; 1981, No. 45, § 9; 1983, No. 930, § 7; 1985, No. 297, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1317.1, 48-1322; Acts 2001, No. 196, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-204 - Seals - Authentication of records

(a)
The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board each may adopt, keep, and use a common seal. This seal shall be used for authentication of the records, process, and proceedings of the director and board, respectively. Judicial notice shall be taken of each of these seals in all of the courts of the state.
(b)
Any process, notice, or other paper which the director may be authorized by law to issue shall be deemed sufficient if signed by the director and authenticated by the seal of the director.
(c)
Any process, notice, or other paper which the board may be authorized by law to issue shall be deemed sufficient if signed by the Chair of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and authenticated by the seal of the board.
(d)
All acts, orders, proceedings, rules, entries, minutes, and other records of the director and all reports and documents filed with the director may be proved in any court of this state by copy thereof, certified by the director with the seal of the director attached.
(e)
All acts, orders, proceedings, rules, entries, minutes, and other records of the board and all reports and documents filed with the director may be proved in any court of this state by copy thereof, certified by the chair of the board with the seal of the board attached.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 34, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1951, No. 159, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1309.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-206 - Rules

(a)
The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall adopt and promulgate such rules as shall be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter and any other alcohol control acts enforced in this state.
(b)
All rules of general application, including the amendment or repeal thereof, shall first be submitted by the director to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for its approval and upon approval shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
(c)
All the valid rules adopted under the provisions of this subchapter shall be absolutely binding upon all licensees and enforceable by the director through the power of suspension or cancellation of licenses.
(d)
It is intended by this grant of power to adopt rules that the director shall be clothed with broad discretionary power to govern the traffic in alcoholic liquor and to enforce strictly all the provisions of the alcohol control laws of this state.
(e)
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is authorized to assess a rule book fee which shall not exceed ten dollars ($10.00) for each rule book.
(f)
A rule promulgated under this title that prohibits a person from possessing an alcoholic beverage outside of an establishment that holds a permit for on-premises consumption and from which the alcoholic beverage was purchased does not apply within a designated entertainment district as defined in §
14-54-1412
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 37, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 812,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1318,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1951, No. 159, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1311.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-207 - Qualifications and oath of personnel

(a)
No person shall be appointed a member of the board or a director, agent, or employee of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division, or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not resided in the State of Arkansas successively for two (2) years immediately preceding the date of this appointment.
(b)
No person shall be so appointed who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony or any violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages or malt beverages prior or subsequent to the passage of this subchapter, nor shall a person be appointed who has paid a fine or penalty in settlement in any prosecution against him or her for any violation of such laws or who shall have forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation.
(c)
No appointee may, directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of a partnership, or as a shareholder of a corporation, have any interests whatsoever in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages, nor receive any compensation or profit therefrom.
(d)
No appointee shall be an elected or appointed officer or employee of this state.
(e)
Each member of the board, director, and enforcement agent shall take and subscribe to an oath that he or she will support and enforce the provisions of this subchapter, the alcohol control laws of this state, the Arkansas Constitution, and the United States Constitution.
Acts 1951, No. 159, §§ 7, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1306, 48-1307; Acts 1993, No. 122, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-208 - Solicitation or acceptance of bribe prohibited

(a)
No member or employee of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or director or any employee of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division shall solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, emolument, or employment from any manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer of alcoholic beverages or any person who is an applicant for any license under this subchapter, or from any officer, agent, or employee thereof.
(b)
No such person shall directly or indirectly solicit, request from, or recommend to any such person or to any officer, agent, or employee thereof the appointment of any person to any place or position.
Acts 1951, No. 159, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1308.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-209 - Enforcement - Duties of state and local officers

(a)
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division shall fully and faithfully enforce the provisions of this subchapter and any other alcohol control law of this state relating to the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(b)
(1)
It shall be the responsibility of all law enforcement personnel of every village, town, city, county, and any other political subdivision of this state to fully and faithfully enforce the provisions of this subchapter and other alcohol control laws of this state relating to the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(2)
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent or prohibit the exercise of concurrent jurisdiction by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division.
Acts 1951, No. 159, §§ 18, 19; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1317, 48-1318.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-210 - Authority of enforcement agent - Deputy Director of Education - Law enforcement officer

(a)
The right of any enforcement agent, law enforcement officer, or the Deputy Director of Education of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, when duly designated by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division, to enter, inspect records, and seize contraband in or on any licensed premises shall be deemed to be a condition of the license or permit to sell alcoholic beverages granted by this state.
(b)
A duly designated enforcement agent or the deputy director shall have all powers, rights, and protection provided to all other law enforcement officers by the laws of this state, specifically including the power of arrest and service of warrants and the right to bear arms in the line of duty.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1101,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1951, No. 159, §§ 20, 21; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1319, 48-1320.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-211 - Records and reports of licensees

(a)
Each licensee shall keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages manufactured, distributed, transported, stored, purchased, or sold within or imported into this state.
(b)
The records shall be of such kind and form and shall be preserved for such period as the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall prescribe. The records shall be accessible for inspection during the regular hours of business by the authorized agents or employees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division and the authorized law enforcement officers of the respective cities, towns, or counties in which the place of business is located.
(c)
The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall also have the authority to require the submission of reports by licensees and in such form as he or she may prescribe.
Acts 1951, No. 159, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-1321.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (§§ 3-1-101 — 3-9-606) › Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (§§ 3-2-101 — 3-2-414) › Subchapter 2 - PRIMARY REGULATORY AGENCIES (§§ 3-2-201 — 3-2-217) › Section 3-2-212 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses - Proceedings before division

(a)
All proceedings for the suspension and revocation of licenses shall be before the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
(b)
The proceedings shall be in accordance with rules established by the director and not inconsistent with law.
(c)
No license shall be revoked except after a hearing by the director with reasonable notice to the licensee and an opportunity to appear and defend.
(d)
However, the director shall not be bound by the legal rules of evidence in conducting hearings and in making his or her decisions and may take into consideration any testimony, papers, or documents which he or she may deem relevant to the issue.
(e)
(1)
Whenever the director shall refuse an application for any license or shall suspend or revoke any license, he or she shall prepare an order so providing which shall be signed by the director or some person designated by him or her, and the seal of the director shall be affixed thereto.
(2)
The order shall be mailed by registered mail by the director to the applicant at the address as shown on the application or to the licensee at the address of the premises licensed, as the case may be.
(3)
The order shall be final and binding on all parties until the order has been appealed as provided for in §
3-2-213
and a decision has been rendered by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 38, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1951, No. 159, §§ 13, 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-1312, 48-1313.