§ 2-40-901 - Purpose. - Arkansas Statutes

2-40-901. Purpose.

(a) Tick infestations are becoming increasingly severe and are affecting unrelated segments of our economy such as tourism. It is in the best interest of the people of the state to secure a more effective regulatory mechanism to address this concern.

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish an effective and equitable procedure by which the state can assist its agricultural interests in controlling the tick infestation problem.