Approved On: Oct. 15, 2020
Effective On: Jan. 1, 2021
It is unlawful to transport live aquatic species or fertilized eggs into or through the State of Arkansas without meeting the following requirements:
- A bill of sale (invoice) must be immediately supplied to each purchaser of aquaculture species. The bill of sale must indicate the species, number and/or weight of species/eggs sold, name of the purchaser, and name and permit number of the fish farmer, fish dealer, or independent live hauler making the transaction and accompanying the shipment to its final destination.
- A true bill of lading indicating the species, number and/or weight of species/eggs sold, source of each species/eggs, final destination of each species/eggs, name and address of each purchaser, and name, address, and permit number of the fish farmer, fish dealer, or independent live hauler making the transaction and accompanying the shipment to its final destination during intrastate and interstate commerce.
- When required, valid health certificates need to accompany all live fish shipments including eggs (see AGFC Codes 35.11 and 35.12, Addendum Chapter I1.00). Health certification requirements for all other aquatic wildlife species must comply with Code Chapter 09.00 and Addendum Chapter F1.00
PENALTY: Class 1