Arkansas Code
Subchapter 38 - Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act
§ 15-4-3805. Reporting requirements

(a) By October 1 of each year, an agency or agency designee shall submit a report to the Department of Agriculture stating:
(1) The name of the agency and, if applicable, agency designee;
(2) A policy statement signed by the executive head of the agency or agency designee expressing a commitment to complying with this subchapter;
(3) The name of the person in the agency or agency designee who is responsible for developing and administering the report required under this section;
(4) The manner in which the agency intends to reach the procurement goals stated in this subchapter;
(5) The dollar amount the agency spent with providers of local farm or food products in the previous fiscal year; and
(6) The percentage of the total dollar amount the agency spent on purchases of food products with providers of local farm or food products.

(b) By December 31 of each year, the department shall:
(1) Prepare a report compiling the information received under subsection (a) of this section; and
(2) Make the report required under this subsection available to the Governor and the cochairs of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the cochairs of the Joint Budget Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development, and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development.

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