Ark. Code Ann. § 8-7-1202: Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to protect the citizens of the state and the environment by providing for the safe and proper disposal of abandoned pesticides used in agriculture and for other uses. Furthermore, it is the purpose of this subchapter to authorize the Department of Agriculture to review and approve proposed pesticide disposal projects, select contractors to dispose of abandoned pesticides used in agriculture and for other uses, and approve payments from the Abandoned Agricultural Pesticide and Plant Regulator Disposal Trust Fund.