§ 2-40-106 - Examinations and findings.
2-40-106. Examinations and findings.
(a) (1) Any veterinary inspector or other employee duly authorized by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission shall have the privilege of entering upon any property or premises in this state for the purpose of examining or testing animals which he or she has reason to believe are affected with a contagious or infectious disease so as to constitute a menace to the livestock of the community.
(2) In case of opposition or hindrance, he or she may call on one (1) or more peace officers. It shall be their duty to give him or her all assistance in their power.
(b) (1) When ordered by the State Veterinarian of the commission, owners or persons in charge of animals shall assemble them at a designated time and place for the purpose of examining, testing, treating, autopsy, disinfecting, or for any other purpose.
(2) (A) (i) If after examination of suspected animals the veterinary inspector shall find them to be affected with glanders or other contagious or infectious disease, he or she shall furnish the owner or person in charge of the animals with a report of his or her findings and with a copy of the existing law and rules and regulations of the commission in regard to the disease.
(ii) The inspector shall furnish a similar report and copy to the sheriff of the county and to the nearest town marshal or constable, whose duty it shall be to see that the rules and regulations are complied with.
(B) Any person who, after notification, shall fail to comply with the regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, an offender shall be fined in any sum not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). He or she shall also be liable for damages to others due to infection from his or her stock.