§ 2-33-204 - Feeder pig and feeder calf grading program. - Arkansas Statutes

2-33-204. Feeder pig and feeder calf grading program.

(a) The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission is authorized to establish a feeder pig and feeder calf grading program and shall be empowered to cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture and other state agencies in this and other states to formulate and establish an "Arkansas Standard" for feeder pigs and feeder calves which shall be equal to or higher than United States Department of Agriculture quality grades as experience would require.

(b) (1) (A) The commission shall be empowered to establish a fee for feeder pig and feeder calf grading services to be charged those livestock producers requesting such service.

(B) The fees may be adjusted from time to time as it may be deemed necessary by the commission to defray the costs of the program.

(2) (A) Any livestock producer failing to pay the fees for service in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the commission shall forfeit the right thereafter to benefit from the service until the passed fees are paid.

(B) All unpaid costs shall be collectible by the commission in the same manner provided by law for collection of delinquent gross receipts taxes.