(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate in the public interest the distribution, use, and application of pesticides to control pests.
(b) Pesticides perform a valuable role in protecting humans and the environment, including agricultural production, from insects, rodents, weeds, and other forms of life which may be pests, but it is essential to the public health and welfare that they be used properly to prevent unreasonable adverse effects on humans and the environment.
(c) It is deemed necessary to provide for regulation of the distribution, use, and application of these pesticides.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 20 - Pests and Pesticides
Subchapter 2 - Arkansas Pesticide Use and Application Act
§ 20-20-202. Legislative intent
§ 20-20-205. Administration of subchapter by State Plant Board
§ 20-20-206. State Plant Board — Powers and duties
§ 20-20-207. Licenses — Classification — Standards
§ 20-20-208. Licenses — Requirements generally — Exception
§ 20-20-209. Licenses — Commercial applicators — Application
§ 20-20-210. Licenses — Noncommercial applicators
§ 20-20-211. Licenses — Private applicators
§ 20-20-212. Licenses — Pilots
§ 20-20-213. Licenses — Pesticide dealers
§ 20-20-214. Denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of licenses or permits — Grounds
§ 20-20-215. Commercial and noncommercial applicator — Records
§ 20-20-216. Handling of pesticides and containers — Rules
§ 20-20-217. Inspection and licensing of equipment
§ 20-20-218. Reports of accidents or incidents — Claims
§ 20-20-220. Subpoenas authorized
§ 20-20-222. Intergovernmental cooperation
§ 20-20-223. Reciprocal agreements
§ 20-20-224. Information and instruction