§ 2-35-301. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the growth and development of the beef cattle industry in Arkansas by research, promotion, and market development and thereby promote the general welfare of the people of Arkansas.

§ 2-35-302. Penalty

(a) (1) A buyer who fails to file a report or pay any assessment within a required time set by the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration shall forfeit to the director a penalty of five percent (5%) of the assessment determined to be due plus one percent (1%) for each month of […]

§ 2-35-303. Creation — Members — Organization

(a) The Arkansas Beef Council is created. (b) (1) The council shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate as follows: (A) Three (3) cattle producer members shall represent the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation and shall be appointed from a list of names submitted by the board […]

§ 2-35-304. Levy of assessment on cattle

(a) (1) Within ninety (90) days after February 14, 1983, the Arkansas Beef Council shall cause an election to be held on the question of the levy of an assessment of twenty-five cents (25¢) per head on all cattle sold in the state. (2) The election shall be held at the offices of the United […]

§ 2-35-305. Collection by purchasers

(a) (1) The assessment levied under this subchapter shall be collected by each purchaser of cattle in Arkansas, whether or not the purchaser is a resident of Arkansas. (2) A purchaser shall monthly report and remit the assessments collected to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration at the time, in the manner, […]

§ 2-35-306. Records and reports

(a) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to adopt appropriate rules regarding records to be kept by cattle buyers and regarding reporting and remittance of the assessment levied in this subchapter and to prescribe forms upon which reports are to be made. (b) The director may, by rule, […]

§ 2-35-307. Inspection of records and rules

(a) Records maintained by cattle buyers under the requirements of this subchapter or rules of the Arkansas Beef Council adopted under it shall be made available for inspection at any reasonable time upon written request by the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration or any duly authorized agent or representative. (b) Buyers, at […]

§ 2-35-308. Disposition of funds

(a) The Director of the Department of Finance and Administration shall deposit all assessments and penalties collected under this subchapter in the State Treasury. (b) (1) After deducting three percent (3%) for credit to the Constitutional and Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, the Treasurer of State shall credit the remainder to the […]

§ 2-35-309. Program to enhance cattle industry

(a) The Arkansas Beef Council shall plan and conduct or cause to be conducted a program of promotion, market development, research, or related beef activities designed to enhance the cattle industry in Arkansas. (b) (1) The council is authorized to use the funds derived from the assessment imposed in this subchapter for these purposes, including […]

§ 2-35-310. Refunds

Any cattle producer may request and receive a refund of the amount deducted from the sale of his or her cattle if he or she makes a written application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within forty-five (45) days from the date of sale, supported by copies of sales slips signed […]