Section 2-5-207 - Unlawful acts - Penalties - Revocation of certificate(a) It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Use the term "Arkansas certified" or any similar term concerning the quality of bait or ornamental fish without the proper certification from the Department of Agriculture;(2) Falsely advertise or represent any bait or ornamental fish as being certified by the department;(3) Use any emblem, label, or language for the purpose of misleading a person into believing that any bait or ornamental fish has been certified by the department when the certification has not been obtained;(4) Misuse any tag, label, or certificate issued by the department;(5) Obtain or attempt to obtain the certification of any bait or ornamental fish by making a false statement or misrepresentation to the department or to the department's inspectors, deputies, or agents;(6) Violate any rule of the department under this subchapter; or(7) Violate any agreement made as a condition for receiving a certificate.(b) A person who violates this subchapter or the rules promulgated under this subchapter is subject to suspension or revocation of certification or a civil penalty as provided by rule, or both.(c)(1) A certificate issued under this subchapter may be revoked by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture after a hearing before the secretary or his or her designee.(2) The decision of the department may be appealed as provided in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.Amended by Act 2023, No. 588,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 2005, No. 1449, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 1.