2 CAR § 195-101. General requirements
2 CAR § 195-101. General requirements.
(a) No animal, including poultry or birds of any species, that is affected with or that has been recently exposed to any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease or that originates from a quarantined area, or area of lesser disease status, shall be shipped or in any manner transported or moved into Arkansas until written permission for such entry is first obtained from the State Veterinarian, except those animals affected with such diseases or conditions which are approved for interstate shipment by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services for immediate slaughter.
(b)(1) Livestock and poultry moving into Arkansas found to be in noncompliance with Arkansas laws and rules shall be quarantined to nearest facility until all requirements are met on said animals to meet specifications.
(2) Expenses for all costs, including feed, hauling, rent, death loss, etc. shall be borne by the owner, shipper, or responsible person involved, before animals may be released.
(c) All classes of livestock entering the State of Arkansas must be shipped in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, (those sections relating to interstate movement).
(d) Specific requirements for exhibition livestock and poultry are covered in the Arkansas Exhibition Health Requirements for Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals, 2 CAR pt. 194.