Title 2 — Agriculture
31 chapters · 691 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-204 Remedies for refusing to gin
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(a) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation operating any public gin in this state as defined in § 2-20-201 who shall fail or refuse to gin cotton as required by §§ 2-20-202 and 2-20-203 shall be guilty of a violation.(2) Upon conviction, an offender shall be fined in any sum not le…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-205 Records of seed cotton
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(a) Every person or corporation owning or operating any cotton gin within this state shall make and keep in a well-bound book a record of all seed cotton purchased at or for the gin, which shall show the:(1) Name and address of the seller;(2) Amount of seed cotton purchased;(3) D…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-206 Failure to keep gin record
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Any person or corporation owning or operating any gin within the State of Arkansas who shall fail to make and keep the record required in § 2-20-205 or who shall refuse or fail to permit its inspection by any of the officers mentioned in § 2-20-205 shall be deemed guilty of a mis…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-207 Record of cotton weighed
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(a) All persons weighing cotton for the public in this state and receiving compensation therefor shall be required to keep a book or record of all cotton weighed by them, giving:(1) The weight and marks of each bale;(2) For whom weighed; and(3) To whom sold where the purchaser is…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-208 Failure to keep weighing record
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Any weigher who shall refuse to keep books or records or who shall, on demand of any person, fail or refuse to exhibit them shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, an offender shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred doll…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-301 Title
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This subchapter shall be known as the “Arkansas Fruit and Vegetable Labeling Act of 1947”, which is enacted in the exercise of the police powers of this state for the general welfare of the people of this state.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-302 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Closed package” means a barrel, box, basket, sack, carrier, or crate, of which all of the contents cannot readily be seen or inspected when the package is prepared for market;(2) “Culls” means products whi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-303 Applicability
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(a) (1) The provisions of this subchapter are limited to peaches, tomatoes, strawberries, Irish potatoes, and apples which are grown and produced in Arkansas.(2) (A) Standard grades for products covered by this subchapter shall be limited to United States grades and shall conform…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-304 Transactions excepted
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(1) This subchapter shall not apply to products:(1) Sold directly by a producer to consumer;(2) Sold by a producer in consumer packages or in bulk to retail trade exclusively in Arkansas; and(3) In transit from point of origin to a place of processing, further grading, or conditi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-305 Penalties
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Each person who by himself or herself or through his or her agent or employee violates any provision of this subchapter shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor for each offense.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-306 Administration
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The State Plant Board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-307 Marking of closed containers
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to expose or offer for sale or have in his or her possession for sale or sell, transport, deliver, or consign any product covered by this subchapter in a closed package unless the container has been plainly marked or tagged in an indelible …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-308 False representations
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to expose or offer for sale or sell, transport, deliver, or consign, or have in his or her possession for sale products covered by this subchapter packed in a closed package in which the label or exposed surface gives a false representation…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-309 Used containers
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It shall be unlawful for any person to expose, or offer for sale or sell, transport, deliver, consign, or have in his or her possession for sale products covered by this subchapter which are packed in used containers unless the used containers are clean, sanitary, and otherwise a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-310 Right of inspection
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For the purpose of carrying out the provisions and requirements of this subchapter, the State Plant Board and its inspectors shall have power to enter into or upon any place and to open any bundle, package, or container of agricultural products.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-401 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the growth and development of the soybean industry in Arkansas by research, extension, promotion, and market development, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of Arkansas.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-402 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Board” means the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board created under this subchapter;(2) “Net market price” means:(A) The sales price or value received by a producer for soybeans after adjustments for any premi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-403 Penalties
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(a) (1) Any first purchaser or other person required to pay an assessment under this subchapter who fails to pay any assessment when due shall forfeit a penalty of two percent (2%) of the assessment each month beginning the day following the date the assessment was due.(2) The pe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-404 Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board
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(a) (1) The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board is created.(2) The board shall be composed of nine (9) producer members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(3) All of the nine (9) members of the board shall:(i) Represent Arkansas soybean farmers at large; and(ii) B…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-405 Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board — Powers
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(a) The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board shall have power:(1) To conduct plans, projects, or activities that are intended to strengthen the soybean industry's position in the marketplace;(2) To report to the United Soybean Board the manner in which assessments are collected and t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-406 Assessments on Arkansas-grown soybeans
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(a) (1) Except as otherwise prescribed by regulations approved by the United States Secretary of Agriculture or the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, each person purchasing from, and making payment to, a producer for soybeans produced by such producer and marketed for commercial …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-407 Reports — Books and records
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(a) Each person responsible for the collection and remittance of assessments under § 2-20-406(a) shall report to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board such information as may be required from time to time by rules approved by the United States Secretary of Agriculture or the board…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-408 Refunds to producers
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(a) So long as the assessment on soybeans is as provided in § 2-20-406(b)(1), any soybean producer may request and receive a refund of such assessment, provided he or she makes a written application therefor with the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board or its designee, the Secretary…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-409 Promotion program — Use of funds
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(a) The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board shall administer this subchapter to promote the soybean industry in Arkansas and shall be vested with the authority and discretion to determine administrative or program implementation and administrative or program expenditure allocations.…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-501 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Act of 1999”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-502 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the growth and development of the rice industry in Arkansas by research, extension, promotion, and market development, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of Arkansas.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-503 Applicability
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The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any person who purchases one thousand (1,000) or fewer bushels of rice in any calendar year.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-504 Penalties
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(a) (1) Any buyer who fails to file a report or pay any assessment within the required time set by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall forfeit to the secretary a penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessment determined to be due plus one percent (…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-505 Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board
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(a) The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board is created. (b) (1) The board shall be composed of nine (9) rice producer members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) All of the nine (9) producer members of the board shall be actively and principally…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-506 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 2-20-506Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-507 Assessments on grown rice
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(a) There are imposed and levied:(1) An assessment at the rate of one and thirty-five hundredths cents (1.35¢) per bushel to be paid by the buyer at the first point of sale, whether within or without the state, on rice grown within the state or at the point the rice enters into t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-508 Records and other documentation
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(a) (1) Every buyer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all rice handled by him or her.(2) The records shall be in such form and contain other information as the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board shall prescribe by rule.(3) The record shall be preserved for a pe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-509 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 2-20-509Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-510 Promotion and research programs
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The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board shall plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the rice industry in Arkansas.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-511 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 2-20-511Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-601 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the growth and development of the wheat industry in Arkansas by research, extension, promotion, and market development, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of Arkansas.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-602 Applicability
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The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any person who purchases one thousand (1,000) or fewer bushels of wheat in any calendar year.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-603 Penalties
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(a) (1) Any buyer who fails to file a report or pay any assessment within the required time set by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall forfeit to the secretary a penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessment determined to be due plus one percent (…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-604 Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board
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(a) The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board is created. (b) (1) The board shall be composed of seven (7) producer members to be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.(2) All of the seven (7) members of the board shall:(A) Represent Arkansas wheat farmers at large; and(…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-605 Referendum in each county
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(a) The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall appoint three (3) wheat producers from each county who will be responsible for holding a referendum in the county. (b) The board will set the dates for the referendum. (c) In all such referenda, in order to be eligible to vote, the pro…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-606 Assessments on grown wheat
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(a) (1) There is imposed and levied an assessment at the rate of one cent (1¢) per bushel on all wheat grown within the state.(2) This assessment shall be deducted from the amount paid the producer at the first point of sale, whether within or without the state, or at the point t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-607 Records and other documentation
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(a) (1) Every buyer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all wheat handled by him or her.(2) The records shall be in such form and contain other information as the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall prescribe, by rule.(3) The record shall be preserved for a period of on…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-608 Refunds to producers
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(1) Any wheat producer may request and receive a refund of the amount deducted from the sale of his or her wheat if:(1) He or she makes a written application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supp…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-609 Promotion program — Use of funds
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(a) The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board shall plan and conduct a program of research, extension, market development, and advertising designed to promote the wheat industry in Arkansas. (b) (1) (A) The board is authorized to use the funds derived from the assessments imposed in thi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-610 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 2-20-610Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-701 Authority to regulate
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Effective July 1, 1985, the State Plant Board shall have the authority and responsibility to regulate the harvesting, sale, artificial propagation, and exportation of Panax quinquefolius, referred to in this subchapter as “ginseng”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-702 Rules
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(a) The State Plant Board is authorized and directed to promulgate appropriate rules to enable it to effectively and efficiently carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter. (b) Rules shall include, but shall not be limited to:(1) Requirement of annual certification and …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-703 Research program
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The State Plant Board shall cause to be initiated and maintained such continuing research program concerning ginseng in Arkansas as it may deem necessary or appropriate to promote and assure the continued health and survival of wild American ginseng in the state.
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-704 Dealer license — Fee
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(a) Each person or entity desiring to engage in business as a ginseng dealer in this state shall annually make application for and obtain a license to do so from the State Plant Board. (b) The annual license fee for a ginseng dealer license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00), which …
Ark. Code Ann. § 2-20-705 Artificial propagation fee
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(a) A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed persons artificially propagating ginseng for sale. (b) The fee will be assessed annually and will accompany the request for nursery certification.