Bill > HB1743

This bill amends the Arkansas Feed Law of 1997 to replace references to the "State Plant Board" with the "Department of Agriculture" across multiple sections of the law. The key changes include updating the enforcing agency from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture, modifying licensing and registration requirements for commercial feed manufacturers and distributors, and adjusting language around inspection fees and reporting. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing $0.30 per ton inspection fee for commercial feeds, requires quarterly reporting, and establishes a $10 minimum fee for distributions of 34 tons or less. The bill also preserves the existing penalty structure for non-compliance, which includes fines up to $50 for first-time violations and $200 for subsequent violations. The legislation appears to be primarily an administrative update that transfers regulatory responsibilities from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture while maintaining the core regulatory framework for commercial feed distribution in Arkansas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1743&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R