Ark. Code Ann. § 2-23-108: Investigative powers

In conducting its investigation, the Department of Agriculture may:

(1) Examine the buyer on his or her use of the seed of which he or she complains and the dealer or labeler on his or her packaging, labeling, and selling operation of the seed alleged to be faulty;

(2) Grow to production a representative sample of the alleged faulty seed through the facilities of the state, under the supervision of the Director of the State Plant Board, when such action is deemed by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture to be necessary;

(3) Hold informal hearings at a time and place directed by the secretary upon reasonable notice to the buyer and the dealer or labeler; and

(4) Seek evaluations from authorities in allied disciplines, when deemed necessary.