Arkansas Code Title 2. Agriculture § 2-5-204. Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture

(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) Isolation or quarantine of infected fish;

(2) Disinfection of premises;

(3) Destruction of incurably-diseased fish; and

(4) Disposal of fish.