(1) It is found by the General Assembly that:(1) Litter provides nutrients that are beneficial to plant growth;(2) The proper utilization of litter allows the addition of nutrients to the soil at a low cost;(3) Improper utilization may result in a buildup of nutrients in the soil and result in the nutrients' leaving the soil and entering the waters within the state;(4) In order to encourage the proper utilization of litter, litter sources must be located and the amount of litter produced in Arkansas quantified; and(5) It is necessary for poultry feeding operations to register annually with the Department of Agriculture.
(1) Litter provides nutrients that are beneficial to plant growth;
(2) The proper utilization of litter allows the addition of nutrients to the soil at a low cost;
(3) Improper utilization may result in a buildup of nutrients in the soil and result in the nutrients' leaving the soil and entering the waters within the state;
(4) In order to encourage the proper utilization of litter, litter sources must be located and the amount of litter produced in Arkansas quantified; and
(5) It is necessary for poultry feeding operations to register annually with the Department of Agriculture.