(a) (1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health 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 Department of Agriculture or its agents shall periodically inspect the markets for compliance with the sanitary and health standards.
(1) The Arkansas Board of Animal Health 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 Department of Agriculture or its agents shall periodically inspect the markets for compliance with the sanitary and health standards.
(b) (1) If the department 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 department the steps it has taken to comply with the standards.
(1) If the department 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 department the steps it has taken to comply with the standards.
(c) If the operator fails to respond or if the department or its agents determine that the market has not complied with the health, safety, and sanitation standards, the board may order the market closed until the market is found to be in compliance with the health, safety, and sanitation standards.