Title 2 — Agriculture
31 chapters · 691 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Advertisement” means all representations other than those on the label written, recorded, or published and distributed by the labeler;(2) “Agricultural seed” means the seeds of grass, forage, cereal, oil and fiber crops, and any other kinds of …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-102 Prerequisite to legal action — Notice — Arbitration
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(a) (1) When any buyer believes that he or she has been damaged by the failure of agricultural seed to produce or perform as represented by the labeling of the agricultural seed, as a prerequisite to the buyer's right to maintain a legal action against the dealer or labeler and w…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-103 Seed dealer or labeler may request investigation — Requirements
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(a) Any seed dealer or labeler against whom suit is brought in any state or federal court by a buyer who alleges that he or she has been damaged by the failure of seeds purchased from a seed dealer to perform as labeled, may request an investigation by the Department of Agricultu…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-106 Informal hearing
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If the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture determines that an informal hearing should be conducted to allow each party an opportunity to present his or her respective side of the dispute, attorneys may be present at the hearing to confer with their clients, but may not par…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-107 Investigation and report — Findings as evidence
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(a) When a complaint is made by a buyer against a dealer or labeler, the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or his or her designee shall make a full and complete investigation of the matters complained of and at the conclusion of the investigation, report the findings and…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-108 Investigative powers
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(1) In conducting its investigation, the Department of Agriculture may:(1) Examine the buyer on his or her use of the seed of which he or she complains and the dealer or labeler on his or her packaging, labeling, and selling operation of the seed alleged to be faulty;(2) Grow to …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-109 Recording keeping
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The Department of Agriculture shall keep a record of its activities and reports under this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-110 Notice
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The consumer and seedsman shall give written notice to the Department of Agriculture of the acceptance or rejection of the department's recommended terms of settlement within thirty (30) days from the date such recommended terms of settlement are issued by the department.