HB1676

House Bill 1676 amends existing Arkansas laws regarding diagnostic services and testing for animals. It clarifies the authority of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission to establish rules for the services provided by its Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements for canine brucellosis, requiring that positive test results be reported to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture rather than the Commission itself. It maintains strict requirements for owners or custodians of dogs testing positive for canine brucellosis, including mandates for neutering, spaying, or euthanasia. The bill also enforces follow-up testing requirements for other sexually intact dogs on the premises and prohibits the sale or adoption of intact dogs from affected locations.