§ 15-20-1001. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act”.
§ 15-20-1002. Legislative intent
The General Assembly finds that: (1) Proper application of nutrients is necessary for maximum soil fertility and proper plant growth; (2) Failure to properly apply nutrients to soil may result in a waste of a valuable resource and may negatively impact waters within the state; (3) Persons developing soil nutrient plans or applying nutrients to […]
§ 15-20-1003. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Commission” means the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission; (2) “Crop” means any vegetative cover; (3) [Repealed.] (4) “Litter” means byproducts associated with the confinement of livestock, including excrement, feed wastes, bedding materials, composted carcasses, and any combinations thereof; (5) “Livestock” means animals kept or raised for use or pleasure, especially […]
§ 15-20-1004. Nutrient planner program
(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop and implement a nutrient management education, training, and certification program to certify the minimal competence and knowledge of a person preparing a nutrient management plan. (b) (1) The planner certification program is voluntary for planners who develop nutrient management plans outside nutrient surplus areas. (2) The commission […]
§ 15-20-1005. Nutrient applicator program
(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission shall develop and implement a nutrient applicator training and certification program to certify the competence and knowledge of a person making nutrient application, including the proper utilization of litter. (b) (1) The applicator certification program is voluntary for nutrient applicators that apply nutrients outside nutrient surplus areas. (2) The […]
§ 15-20-1006. Procedure
(a) The process for the development of rules and the imposition of administrative penalties shall be conducted pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) Any records collected by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission in furtherance of this subchapter that contain information about a specific nutrient management plan or specific nutrient […]
§ 15-20-1007. Disposition of fees and penalties
(a) Fees paid and penalties collected shall be deposited into the Arkansas Water Development Fund and used in furtherance of the nutrient management program, including this subchapter. (b) Fees collected shall be cash funds when received by the Treasurer of State and shall not be deposited into or deemed to be a part of the […]
§ 15-20-1008. Administrative penalties
(a) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission may impose administrative penalties not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation against any person violating this subchapter or rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter. (b) The commission or the commission’s designee may issue subpoenas under § 15-22-208. (c) If a person against whom an administrative penalty has […]