Title 2 — Agriculture
31 chapters · 691 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-101 Legislative intent
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(1) In recognition of the fact that domestic fish farming has become an important part of the agricultural economy of this state, the General Assembly determines and declares that whenever any of the statutes, laws, or rules promulgated pursuant thereto shall use any of the follo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-102 Definition
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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “domesticated fish” means any fish that are spawned and grown, managed, harvested, and marketed on an annual, semiannual, biennial, or short-term basis in privately owned waters as privately owned waters are defin…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-103 Game and Fish Commission not affected
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be interpreted or construed to affect, change, or alter any of the powers or controls over fish and wildlife in this state vested in the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 35.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-201 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Commercial Bait and Ornamental Fish Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-202 Purpose
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(1) The purpose of this subchapter is to:(1) Establish a voluntary certification program to provide high quality farm-raised bait and ornamental fish free of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants deemed injurious to the fish or fisherie…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-203 Definition
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As used in this subchapter, “person” means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or two (2) or more individuals having a joint or common interest.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-204 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture
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(a) The Department of Agriculture shall:(1) Administer this subchapter and the Animal Health Special Revenue Fund;(2) Certify the commercial bait and ornamental fish that meet the standards and qualifications of the department under this subchapter;(3) Investigate methods of prod…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-205 Certificates
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(a) A person that has met the standards and qualifications established by the Department of Agriculture under this subchapter shall receive from the department a commercial bait and ornamental fish certificate. (b) The certificate shall be in the form prescribed by the department…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-206 Fees
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(a) The Department of Agriculture may prescribe application, certification, and other fees to cover the costs of inspection, certification, and marketing under this subchapter. (b) All fees collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Animal Health Special Revenue …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-207 Unlawful acts — Penalties — Revocation of certificate
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(a) It is unlawful for any person to:(1) Use the term “Arkansas certified” or any similar term concerning the quality of bait or ornamental fish without the proper certification from the Department of Agriculture;(2) Falsely advertise or represent any bait or ornamental fish as b…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-208 Intergovernmental cooperation
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In administering this subchapter, the Department of Agriculture shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with other agencies of the state and the United States Government.