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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 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter and all laws referring to this chapter:
(1)
"Fence" means a structure that is a boundary or barrier that limits human, livestock, or vehicle ingress or egress in an area; and
(2)
"Livestock" means cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats, asses, mules, and swine.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, §§ 2, 3; Acts 1899, No. 104, § 2, p. 168; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4646, 4647; Pope's Dig., §§ 5735, 5736; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1202, 78-1203; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 2.
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 2-39-105 - Maintenance of division fences

When any person encloses any land adjoining another's land already enclosed with a fence so that any part of the fence first made becomes the partition fence between them, then, in such case, the charge of the division fence, as far as it is enclosed on both sides, shall be equally borne and maintained by both parties.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 8; C. & M. Dig., § 4654; Pope's Dig., § 5743; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1210.
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› Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-106 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 4650; Pope's Dig., § 5739; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1206.
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› Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 4652; Pope's Dig., § 5741; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1208.
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 2-39-108 - Livestock breaking into enclosures

If any livestock shall break into any enclosure, the owner of the livestock and the injured party shall:
(1)
For the first trespass:
(A)
The injured party shall make a record of the incursion and notify the Department of Agriculture in writing through procedure established by the department; and
(B)
The owner of the livestock shall make reparation to the injured party for the true value of damages he or she may have sustained;
(2)
For every additional trespass within twelve (12) months of the first trespass:
(A)
The injured party shall make a record of the incursion and notify the department in writing through procedure established by the department; and
(B)
The owner of the livestock shall be liable for double damages to be recovered with costs before any court having jurisdiction over the trespass; and
(3)
(A)
For the third trespass within twelve (12) months of the first trespass, the party injured may sell or otherwise transfer the livestock so trespassing without being answerable for it.
(B)
The owner of the livestock may file a claim before any court having jurisdiction over the trespass to recover any amount of the proceeds in excess of the impounder's damage.
(C)
Notice provided to the department under this section may be used as evidence of the injured party's compliance in any proceedings stemming from the sale or transfer of the livestock.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 5; C. & M. Dig., § 4651; Pope's Dig., § 5740; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1207; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 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 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-109 - Damage by motor vehicle

In instances where a motor vehicle damages the fence or gate belonging to a person other than himself or herself and the damage allows livestock to escape, the owner of the livestock shall not be liable for damage caused by the livestock until he or she has had actual notice of their escape and a reasonable opportunity to repair the fence or gate and recover the livestock.
Acts 1981, No. 498, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1207.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 39 - FENCES (§§ 2-39-101 — 2-39-111) › Section 2-39-110 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 594,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2023.
Rev. Stat., ch. 76, § 7; C. & M. Dig., § 4653; Pope's Dig., § 5742; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1209; Acts 1999, No. 457, § 2.
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 2-39-111 - Liability for damaging fence, etc

A person who willfully cuts or otherwise damages the fence, gate, or gate lock of another shall be liable for triple damage plus attorney's fees and other costs.
Acts 1985, No. 906, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1329.1.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-101 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, §§ 4, 7, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., §§ 351, 354; Pope's Dig., §§ 376, 379; Acts 1981, No. 823, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-404, 78-407; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-102 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 37, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, § 1, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 348; Pope's Dig., § 363; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-401.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-103 - Duties and enforcement

(a)
It is the duty of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to:
(1)
Inquire into and investigate all outbreaks of contagious or infectious disease of animals;
(2)
Establish and promulgate rules in regard to isolation or quarantine of infected animals, disinfection of animals and premises, destruction of incurably diseased animals, and disposal of carcasses as it may deem necessary to prevent the spread of disease;
(3)
Promulgate rules for the protection of areas from which animal diseases may be eradicated; and
(4)
Draft rules for compensation for owners of exposed or diseased animals and contaminated equipment or other material unsuitable for proper disinfection or destroyed, or for others for any other necessary expenses or for any other purpose, indemnity being subject to available funds.
(b)
Any federal veterinary inspector working in Arkansas cooperating with the commission shall have the power of enforcing the rules of the commission.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, §§ 2, 9, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., §§ 349, 356; Acts 1925, No. 224, § 1; 1929, No. 84, § 1; Pope's Dig., §§ 372, 381; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-402, 78-410.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 39, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, § 6, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 353; Pope's Dig., § 378; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-406.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-105 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 40, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, § 8, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 355; Pope's Dig., § 380; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-409; Acts 1995, No. 236, § 23.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-106 - Examinations and findings

(a)
(1)
Any veterinary inspector or other employee duly authorized by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall have the privilege of entering upon any property or premises in this state for the purpose of examining or testing animals which he or she has reason to believe are affected with a contagious or infectious disease so as to constitute a menace to the livestock and poultry of the community.
(2)
He or she may call on one (1) or more peace officers. It shall be their duty to give him or her all assistance in their power.
(b)
(1)
When ordered by the State Veterinarian, owners or persons in charge of animals shall assemble them at a designated time and place for the purpose of examining, testing, treating, necropsy, disinfecting, or for any other purpose.
(2)
(A)
If after examination of suspected animals the veterinary inspector shall find them to be affected with any reportable disease, he or she shall furnish the owner or person in charge of the animals with a report of his or her findings and with a copy of the existing law and rules of the commission in regard to the disease.
(B)
Any person who, after notification, shall fail to comply with the rules shall be guilty of an administrative penalty. He or she shall also be liable for damages to others due to infection from his or her stock.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 41, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, §§ 3, 5, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., §§ 350, 352; Acts 1929, No. 84, § 3; Pope's Dig., §§ 374, 377; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-403, 78-405.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-107 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 42, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, § 17, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 364; Pope's Dig., § 389; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-411.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-108 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 43, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1907, No. 409, § 16, p. 1043; C. & M. Dig., § 363; Acts 1925, No. 224, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 388; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-604.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-109 - Destruction of diseased poultry flocks

(a)
When the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission determines that any flock of chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, or other poultry is infected with a reportable disease, the flock may be depopulated or condemned and properly disposed of to prevent the spread of the disease.
(b)
The commission is authorized to adopt rules to prescribe the procedures for condemning a diseased poultry flock as authorized in this section.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 44, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1987, No. 413, § 1.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-110) › Section 2-40-110 - Canine brucellosis

(a)
(1)
If a dog tests positive for canine brucellosis, the owner shall:
(A)
Report the test results to the Department of Agriculture;
(B)
Immediately have the dog neutered, spayed, or euthanized; and
(C)
Immediately test all other sexually intact dogs on the premises for canine brucellosis.
(2)
If the owner is unknown, then the person having custody of the dog shall comply with this section.
(3)
The sale or adoption of sexually intact dogs from a positive premises is prohibited.
(4)
A dog that has tested positive for canine brucellosis and that has been neutered or spayed shall have a subsequent negative test before leaving the premises.
(b)
A person who violates this section is subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 593,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 45, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2003, No. 1771, § 1.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-201 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 46, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 8; 1985, No. 151, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-479n.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 47, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 1; 1985, No. 151, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-475.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 48, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 1; 1985, No. 151, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-475.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 49, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 1; 1985, No. 151, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-475.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-205 - Blood test training program

(a)
No person shall perform any program or certifying blood tests on livestock or poultry unless the person has first completed a blood test training program designed and conducted by the State Veterinarian and has obtained a tester's permit from the State Veterinarian.
(b)
These technicians shall be used at the market, where economically feasible, except when in violation of state law or rule or federal law, rule, or regulation.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 28, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 3; 1985, No. 151, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-477.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-207 - Costs of on-the-farm calfhood vaccinations

The costs of on-the-farm calfhood vaccination performed by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall be paid from state or federal funds. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a livestock owner from contracting with and compensating a veterinarian for vaccinating his or her livestock. Veterinarians shall not charge both the livestock owner and the state or federal government for the same calfhood vaccination.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 7; 1985, No. 151, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-479; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 192, § 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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-208 - Inspection of livestock markets

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall prescribe minimum sanitary and health standards for livestock markets in the state to promote and protect the health of livestock handled at these markets and the health of personnel working in the markets.
(2)
The commission or its agents shall periodically inspect the markets for compliance with the sanitary and health standards.
(b)
(1)
If the commission or its agents find that any market is not in compliance with such standards, it shall notify the operator of the market, in writing, of areas in which the market is out of compliance.
(2)
The market operator shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the notice, certify to the commission the steps it has taken to comply with the standards.
(c)
(1)
(A)
If the operator fails to respond or if the commission or its agents determine that the market has not complied with the health and sanitation standards, the market shall be inspected by a committee consisting of:
(i)
One (1) livestock market representative;
(ii)
Two (2) livestock producers; and
(iii)
The State Veterinarian.
(B)
Members of the committee shall be appointed by the chair of the commission, and these members shall be from outside the livestock market's trade area.
(2)
If the committee finds that the market does not meet the prescribed sanitary standards, the commission shall order the market closed immediately until the market is found to be in compliance with the health and sanitation standards.
(3)
Members of the commission may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 2; 1985, No. 151, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-476; Acts 1997, No. 250, § 9; 2007, No. 827, § 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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-209 - Quarantine - Violations

(a)
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is authorized to adopt appropriate rules regarding the isolation or quarantine of infected, exposed, or suspected infected livestock or poultry.
(b)
Any person or entity who violates the quarantine rules lawfully promulgated by the commission shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 51, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 150, § 4; 1985, No. 151, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-478.
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 2 - ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY COMMISSION PROGRAMS (§§ 2-40-201 — 2-40-210) › Section 2-40-210 - Control and eradication of brucellosis

(a)
(1)
Any bovine herd infected with or directly exposed to brucellosis shall be depopulated at the discretion of and subject to the rules of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(2)
The herd or herds shall be identified and destroyed within thirty (30) days of written order to the owner or owners.
(3)
(A)
The owners will be notified by delivery of the order or by certified mail.
(B)
One (1) extension of thirty (30) days, if presented in writing to the commission, will be considered in extenuating circumstances.
(b)
The commission shall adopt appropriate rules concerning depopulation, negotiation, and hearing procedures.
(c)
(1)
The State Veterinarian or his or her designated representative will negotiate with the owner through the use of available federal and state funds to depopulate brucellosis-infected or exposed bovine herds.
(2)
If the State Veterinarian and the herd owner are unable to arrive at an agreement to depopulate infected or exposed bovine herds, the commission, on advice of the State Veterinarian and in public meeting, is authorized to issue a written order to depopulate a herd and to provide indemnification to the herd owner at the current established per-head rate, with such indemnification to be paid from federal and state funds available therefor.
(3)
(A)
Should the herd owner desire, the commission will hear testimony by the owner and any witnesses he or she desires to present arguments as to why the herd or herds should not be depopulated.
(B)
Following the hearing, the commission shall determine whether to affirm or repeal its order to depopulate.
(d)
Any person or entity who violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 52, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1995, No. 128, §§ 1-5; 1995 No. 140, §§ 1-5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 3 - DEAD ANIMALS GENERALLY (§§ 2-40-301 — 2-40-303) › Section 2-40-301 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 53, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1917, No. 173, § 3, p. 947; C. & M. Dig., § 367; Acts 1925, No. 224, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 392; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-417; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 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 3 - DEAD ANIMALS GENERALLY (§§ 2-40-301 — 2-40-303) › Section 2-40-302 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 53, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1917, No. 173, §§ 1-3, p. 947; C. & M. Dig., §§ 365-367; Acts 1925, No. 224, § 3; Pope's Dig., §§ 390-392; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-415 -- 78-417.
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 3 - DEAD ANIMALS GENERALLY (§§ 2-40-301 — 2-40-303) › Section 2-40-303 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 53, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1917, No. 173, § 4, p. 947; C. & M. Dig., § 368; Acts 1925, No. 224, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 393; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-418.
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 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-401 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Approved incineration" means a method of incineration approved by the commission;
(2)
"Commission" means the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission created by §
2-33-101
;
(3)
"Fowl" shall include all domesticated avian species;
(4)
"Fowl carcasses" means carcasses of fowl which died as the result of sickness, suffocation, accident, or from any cause other than intentional slaughter; and
(5)
"Responsible person" means the person who has the direct responsibility for the day-to-day care of the fowl involved.
Acts 1985, No. 168, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-415.1; Acts 1993, No. 241, § 1; 1993, No. 250, § 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 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-402 - Penalty

A person who violates this subchapter shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 54, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 168, § 5; A.S.A. 1977, § 78-415.5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE (§§ 2-1-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subtitle 3 - LIVESTOCK (§§ 2-32-101 — 2-40-1305) › Chapter 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-403 - Requirements

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall, by rule, specify acceptable methods for the disposal of fowl carcasses, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Composting of carcasses;
(2)
Cremation or incineration;
(3)
On-farm freezing; and
(4)
Rendering.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 716,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 29, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 168, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-415.2; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 1; 1993, No. 241, § 2; 1993, No. 250, § 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 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-404 - Specifications

The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall, by rule, specify acceptable methods of the disposal of fowl carcasses in the event of a major die-off.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 30, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 168, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-415.3; Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 2; 1993, No. 241, § 3; 1993, No. 250, § 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 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-405 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 55, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1985, No. 168, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-415.4.
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 4 - DISPOSAL OF FOWL CARCASSES (§§ 2-40-401 — 2-40-406) › Section 2-40-406 - Division of Environmental Quality - Jurisdiction unimpaired

This subchapter shall not be interpreted as denying or preempting the regulatory or enforcement jurisdiction of the Division of Environmental Quality.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2415, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 20, § 3; 1999, No. 1164, § 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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-501 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 56, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-470.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-502 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 57, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, §§ 1-3, 11; 1985, No. 150, § 6; 1985, No. 151, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-461 -- 78-463; Acts 1995, No. 19, § 1; 1995, No. 142, § 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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-503 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 58, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-467.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-504 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 59, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-464.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-505 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 60, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, §§ 5, 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-465, 78-468, 78-469.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-506 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 61, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 271, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-466.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-507 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 62, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1981, No. 770, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-461.1.
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 5 - BRUCELLOSIS VACCINATION (§§ 2-40-501 — 2-40-508) › Section 2-40-508 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission will continue to vaccinate heifers on the farm and at the sale barns for brucellosis and will carry out all the practices of the commission which have brought the state to its current near brucellosis-free status.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 63, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1993, No. 1174, § 19.
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 6 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AREAS (§§ 2-40-601 — 2-40-603) › Section 2-40-601 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 64, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1957, No. 33, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-433.
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 6 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AREAS (§§ 2-40-601 — 2-40-603) › Section 2-40-602 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 64, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1957, No. 33, § 2; 1959, No. 124, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-434.
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 6 - BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL AREAS (§§ 2-40-601 — 2-40-603) › Section 2-40-603 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 64, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1957, No. 33, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-435.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-701 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1957, No. 154, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-605.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-702 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1957, No. 154, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 248, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-448, 78-605, 78-606; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 25.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-703 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-447.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-704 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-441.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-705 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-442.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-706 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-443.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-707 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-444.
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 7 - HOG CHOLERA (§§ 2-40-701 — 2-40-708) › Section 2-40-708 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 65, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1963, No. 248, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-445, 78-446.
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 2-40-802 - Penalties and fines

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this subchapter shall be subject to an administrative penalty.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 66, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 24; 2001, No. 540, § 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 2-40-803 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 67, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 25; 2007, No. 827, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-804 - Testing requirements for domiciled equidae

(a)
(1)
All equidae domiciled within the State of Arkansas shall be subjected to an official equine infectious anemia test every twelve (12) months.
(2)
An equidae is domiciled within the state when the equidae has been pastured, stabled, housed, or kept in any fashion in the state more than thirty (30) consecutive or unconsecutive days.
(3)
Written proof of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test shall be made available in the form of negative results from an approved laboratory upon request made by an authorized representative of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission or the owner, lessee, or caretaker of a neighboring herd.
(b)
(1)
Owners of horses domiciled within the state shall be responsible for maintaining a negative current official equine infectious anemia test on all horses that they own.
(2)
After January 1, 1998, failure to furnish proof of negative current official equine infectious anemia test to an authorized agent of the commission may result in quarantine and penalties prescribed by §
2-40-826
and §
2-40-827
[repealed].
(3)
An owner of a neighboring herd, whether of single or multiple ownership, shall have the right to know if any equine within four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) are untested, exposed, or reactor animals.
(c)
(1)
When any equidae is examined or treated by an accredited veterinarian, the owner or caretaker must present to the veterinarian written proof of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test.
(2)
If no official equine infectious anemia test results are available, the accredited veterinarian may draw an official sample for equine infectious anemia as part of the examination or treatment, at the owner's expense.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 2-40-805 - Equidae identification requirements

All equidae domiciled within Arkansas and over the age of six (6) months or weaned from a mare shall be positively identified on the official equine infectious anemia test form by an accredited veterinarian or an agent of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission by means of distinctive markings, color patterns, previous brand, previous tattoo, previously implanted electronic transponder number, permanent scars, other blemishes, cowlicks, whorls, lip tattoo, hot brand or freeze brand before an equine infectious anemia test.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 2-40-806 - Authority to require test

Any equidae which have been within four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) of a reactor shall be subject to testing by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, the State Veterinarian, or their agents if the exposure to the reactor occurred no more than thirty (30) days before the testing of the reactor.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-807 - Personnel authorized to collect blood samples

All samples collected from equidae for equine infectious anemia testing shall be collected by an accredited veterinarian, the State Veterinarian, or other Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission-authorized personnel.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-808 - Submission of sample and test charts

(a)
All blood samples submitted for official equine infectious anemia tests must be accompanied by a properly completed VS Form 10-11 (Equine Infectious Anemia Laboratory Test Form) or other form prescribed by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(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.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 1011,§ 68, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 716,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-809 - Requirements for Arkansas-approved equine infectious anemia testing laboratories

No person, firm, or corporation shall initiate operation of an equine infectious anemia testing laboratory without first obtaining approval from the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-810 - Classification of equidae tested

(a)
All equidae tested shall be classified as either negative or reactor.
(b)
Reactors may be retested at the owner's expense provided the owner or the owner's agent initiates a retest request to the State Veterinarian not more than five (5) working days after the receipt of the test results by the owner or the owner's agent.
(c)
(1)
All retest samples shall be collected by the same accredited veterinarian who conducted the original test or an alternate accredited veterinarian appointed by the State Veterinarian, and submitted to an approved laboratory within twenty (20) days after the receipt by the owner or the owner's agent of the first positive test.
(2)
The veterinarian collecting the retest sample shall be provided documentation that the animal being retested is the one shown positive on the initial test.
(d)
(1)
All reactors shall be held in isolation, under quarantine, while awaiting the retest results.
(2)
All other equidae on the premises shall be held under quarantine while awaiting the retest results.
(e)
Retest results shall be the official results unless there are conflicting tests.
(f)
If there are conflicting tests, a third test shall be conducted in the presence of an authorized agent of the commission or by an authorized agent of the commission.
(g)
The sample will be sent to the commission's diagnostic laboratory. Costs will be borne by the state unless an accredited veterinarian draws the sample, which will be paid for by the owner.
(h)
Results of two (2) out of three (3) tests will determine classification.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-811 - Reporting of test results

(a)
It is the responsibility of the approved laboratory to notify the State Veterinarian's office and the individual submitting the sample for testing within twenty-four (24) hours after classifying an equidae as a reactor.
(b)
It is the responsibility of the individual collecting the test sample to notify the reactor's owner or the owner's agent of the results of all positive tests within forty-eight (48) hours after classification and to notify the animal's owner or the owner's agent of the quarantine resulting from positive test results.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 2-40-812 - Quarantines

(a)
(1)
All reactors shall be quarantined by an authorized agent of the commission to the premises of origin or other premises designated by the owner and approved by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
(2)
The quarantine shall restrict the reactors, all other equidae on the premises, and all equidae epidemiologically determined by the commission to have been exposed to a reactor.
(3)
All equidae on affected premises shall be isolated at least four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) away from all equidae on adjacent premises and at least four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) from any public road.
(4)
It is the responsibility of the owner of reactors to maintain those animals in isolation at least four hundred forty yards (440 yds.) away from any public road and all other equidae.
(5)
The quarantine may be released by an authorized agent of the commission after all quarantined equidae in the affected herd test negative to an official equine infectious anemia test not less than sixty (60) days nor more than eighty (80) days following the identification and removal of the last reactor, or as determined by the designated epidemiologist.
(b)
No equidae held under quarantine may be moved or released until a written permit or quarantine release, signed by an authorized agent, has been executed.
(c)
All adjacent herds, neighboring herds, and other exposed equine, so deemed by epidemiological investigation, will be quarantined by written report by an authorized agent.
(d)
A deviation in testing requirements for a quarantine is acceptable when made by the designated epidemiologist.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-814 - Positive reactors at official racetracks

(a)
All equines stabled at a racetrack regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission which test positive to the official equine infectious anemia test shall be immediately removed from the racetrack, shall be quarantined to the premises to which they are moved, and shall be destroyed, branded by authorized commission personnel, sold for immediate slaughter, or by permit shipped to an approved quarantined holding facility within twenty (20) days after the date of the last official positive equine infectious anemia test.
(b)
If the equine is destroyed or dies of natural causes within the twenty (20) days, a written and signed statement by an accredited veterinarian or an agent of the commission must be furnished to the office of the State Veterinarian.
(c)
If the equine is sold for slaughter, the equine may be moved from the owner's premises to an approved market or to an approved slaughter facility provided that the equine is accompanied by a permit for movement.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 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 40 - CONTROL OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (§§ 2-40-101 — 2-40-1305) › Subchapter 8 - EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA (§§ 2-40-801 — 2-40-829) › Section 2-40-815 - Testing requirements in affected herds

(a)
All equidae determined to have been on the same premises as a reactor at the time the reactor was bled shall be tested by an accredited veterinarian or an authorized agent of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission at the owner's expense sixty to eighty (60-80) days after the reactor's last positive test result.
(b)
A foal less than four (4) months of age nursing a negative tested dam is exempt from testing.
Acts 1997, No. 1306, § 13.