2016 Arkansas Code
Title 2 - Agriculture
Subtitle 3 - Livestock
Chapter 40 - Control of Contagious Diseases
Subchapter 8 - -- Equine Infectious Anemia
§ 2-40-821. Requirements of equidae participating in equine activities

(a) All equidae moving within the state to equidae exhibitions, including, but not limited to, fairs, livestock shows, breed association shows, rodeos, trail rides, parades, team pennings, team ropings, racetracks, or other equidae concentration points shall be accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test within the past twelve (12) months.

(b) A photocopy of a VS Form 10-11 or other form prescribed by the commission shall not be accepted as an official record of the test.

(c) Any individual, club, organization, or association conducting an equine activity shall arrange for a certified equine infectious anemia verifier to be present at the event to verify that each of the equidae is accompanied by a record of a negative current official equine infectious anemia test if:

(1) The event charges a fee of any kind, including an entry fee, a gate fee, a membership fee, a registration fee, a user fee, a camping fee, or a grounds fee;

(2) The event provides prize money, trophies, plaques, ribbons, points, or awards of any kind, including jackpot and benefits; or

(3) The event causes a concentration of more than fifty (50) equidae.

(d) Any show or event within the state may require any additional tests or additional requirements deemed necessary.