Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-204
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Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture
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(a) The Department of Agriculture shall: (1) Administer this subchapter and the Livestock and Poultry 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 production and the occurrence of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants of commercial bait and ornamental fish and fisheries; (4) Conduct marketing programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas; (5) Promulgate all rules the department considers necessary or desirable to implement this subchapter; and (6) Establish in its rules the management practices, testing procedures, and appropriate science criteria required for certification under this subchapter. (b) If necessary to prevent the spread of disease, the State Veterinarian in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may issue orders under this subchapter for the: (1) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish; (2) Disinfection of premises; (3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and (4) Disposal of fish. Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1.
(a) The Department of Agriculture shall: (1) Administer this subchapter and the Livestock and Poultry 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 production and the occurrence of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants of commercial bait and ornamental fish and fisheries; (4) Conduct marketing programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas; (5) Promulgate all rules the department considers necessary or desirable to implement this subchapter; and (6) Establish in its rules the management practices, testing procedures, and appropriate science criteria required for certification under this subchapter.
(1) Administer this subchapter and the Livestock and Poultry 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 production and the occurrence of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants of commercial bait and ornamental fish and fisheries;
(4) Conduct marketing programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas;
(5) Promulgate all rules the department considers necessary or desirable to implement this subchapter; and
(6) Establish in its rules the management practices, testing procedures, and appropriate science criteria required for certification under this subchapter.
(b) If necessary to prevent the spread of disease, the State Veterinarian in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may issue orders under this subchapter for the: (1) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish; (2) Disinfection of premises; (3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and (4) Disposal of fish.
(1) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish;
(2) Disinfection of premises;
(3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and
(4) Disposal of fish.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1.
(a) The Department of Agriculture shall: (1) Administer this subchapter and the Livestock and Poultry 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 production and the occurrence of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants of commercial bait and ornamental fish and fisheries; (4) Conduct marketing programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas; (5) Promulgate all rules the department considers necessary or desirable to implement this subchapter; and (6) Establish in its rules the management practices, testing procedures, and appropriate science criteria required for certification under this subchapter.
(1) Administer this subchapter and the Livestock and Poultry 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 production and the occurrence of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants of commercial bait and ornamental fish and fisheries;
(4) Conduct marketing programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas;
(5) Promulgate all rules the department considers necessary or desirable to implement this subchapter; and
(6) Establish in its rules the management practices, testing procedures, and appropriate science criteria required for certification under this subchapter.
(b) If necessary to prevent the spread of disease, the State Veterinarian in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture may issue orders under this subchapter for the: (1) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish; (2) Disinfection of premises; (3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and (4) Disposal of fish.
(1) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish;
(2) Disinfection of premises;
(3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and
(4) Disposal of fish.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1.
Status: in_force
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