Ark. Code Ann. § 2-5-202: Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Establish a voluntary certification program to provide high quality farm-raised bait and ornamental fish free of certain diseases, undesirable plants, undesirable animals, and other contaminants deemed injurious to the fish or fisheries;

(2) Conduct programs to promote the use and sale of certified bait and ornamental fish raised in Arkansas; and

(3) Provide state oversight of and funding from the beneficiaries of the program.