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AR SB501
Bill
Status
4/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Blake Johnson
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AI Summary
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State Plant Board may assess civil penalties up to $1,000 for violations of any statute, rule, or order enforceable by the board
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Board may assess penalties between $1,000 and $25,000 only if a violation is deemed egregious, defined as significant off-target crop damage resulting from application of dicamba, auxin-containing herbicides, or new herbicide technologies released after this act's effective date
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Civil penalties up to $1,000 are directed to current uses including funding for the Arkansas State Plant Board Scholarship program
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For penalties exceeding $1,000, the first $1,000 goes to the Arkansas State Plant Board Scholarship program, with the remainder split 60% to scholarships and 40% to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Legislative Description
To Create Penalties Under The State Plant Board For The Misuse Of Dicamba Or Related Products; To Limit The Use Of Penalties Above One Thousand Dollars ($1,000); And To Direct Moneys To Scholarships And Training Of Personnel.
Last Action
Notification that SB501 is now Act 778
4/3/2017