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This bill amends the Pest Control Law to transfer administrative responsibilities from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture. The key changes include updating multiple references throughout the law to replace "State Plant Board" with "Department of Agriculture", modifying definitions related to pest control licensing, and adjusting various procedural requirements. Specifically, the bill changes how licensed operators, solicitors, and applicators are registered and examined, reduces the waiting period for reexamination from three months to fourteen days, updates bond and insurance requirements for different pest control classifications, and modifies reporting and documentation requirements for pest control operators. The bill also clarifies rules around vehicle identification for licensed operators, requiring them to display the license holder's name on both sides of motor vehicles. These changes aim to streamline pest control regulation by consolidating oversight under the Department of Agriculture and making some administrative processes more efficient, while maintaining existing standards for licensing, safety, and professional conduct in the pest control industry.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb250&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R