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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Use the term “Arkansas certified” or any similar term concerning the quality of bait or ornamental fish without the proper certification from the Department of Agriculture;
(2) Falsely advertise or represent any bait or ornamental fish as being certified by the department;
(3) Use any emblem, label, or language for the purpose of misleading a person into believing that any bait or ornamental fish has been certified by the department when the certification has not been obtained;
(4) Misuse any tag, label, or certificate issued by the department;
(5) Obtain or attempt to obtain the certification of any bait or ornamental fish by making a false statement or misrepresentation to the department or to the department's inspectors, deputies, or agents;
(6) Violate any rule of the department under this subchapter; or
(7) Violate any agreement made as a condition for receiving a certificate.
(b) A person who violates this subchapter or the rules promulgated under this subchapter is subject to suspension or revocation of certification or a civil penalty as provided by rule, or both.
(c)(1) A certificate issued under this subchapter may be revoked by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture after a hearing before the secretary or his or her designee.
(2) The decision of the department may be appealed as provided in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 2. Agriculture § 2-5-207. Unlawful acts--Penalties--Revocation of certificate - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-2-agriculture/ar-code-sect-2-5-207/
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