Bill > HB1278

This bill requires surveyors to take specific precautions before entering a commercial poultry farm, which is defined as a poultry operation with poultry houses exceeding 5,000 square feet. Before accessing the farm or adjacent property, surveyors must first notify the farm's owner and strictly adhere to all visitor protocols established by the farm, with a particular emphasis on biosecurity measures. The legislation aims to protect poultry operations from potential disease transmission or disruption by ensuring that surveyors communicate their intentions and follow established safety guidelines. By mandating these steps, the bill seeks to balance the needs of surveyors conducting professional work with the biosecurity concerns of commercial poultry farmers, who must maintain strict health standards to protect their livestock and economic interests.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1278&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R