Arkansas Code Title 2, Subtitle 2, Chapter 23 - Arbitration of Defective Seed Claims

• § 2-23-101 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Advertisement" means all representations other than those on the label written, recorded, or published and distributed by the...
• § 2-23-102 - Prerequisite to Legal Action -- Notice -- Arbitration Committee.
  (a) (1) When any buyer believes that he or she has been damaged by the failure of agricultural seed to produce or perform as...
• § 2-23-103 - Seed Dealer or Labeler May Request Investigation -- Requirements.
  (a) (1) Any seed dealer or labeler against whom suit is brought in any state or federal court by a buyer who alleges that...
• § 2-23-104 - Arbitration Committee -- Members.
  (a) (1) (A) The Director of the State Plant Board shall appoint an arbitration committee composed of six (6) members and six (6) alternate...
• § 2-23-105 - Committee Purpose.
  (a) The purpose of the arbitration committee is to assist agricultural seed buyers and agricultural seed dealers or labelers in determining the facts relating...
• § 2-23-106 - Committee -- Meetings -- Informal Hearing.
  (a) The arbitration committee may be called into session by the Director of the State Plant Board or upon the direction of the chairperson...
• § 2-23-107 - Committee -- Investigation and Report -- Findings As Evidence.
  (a) When the Director of the State Plant Board refers to the arbitration committee any complaint made by a buyer against a dealer or...
• § 2-23-108 - Committee -- Investigative Powers.
  (a) In conducting its investigation, the arbitration committee may: (1) Examine the buyer on his or her use of the seed of which he...
• § 2-23-109 - Committee Records.
  The committee shall keep a record of its activities and reports on file in the State Plant Board.
• § 2-23-110 - Notice.
  The consumer and seedsman shall give written notice to the department of the acceptance or rejection of the arbitration committee's recommended terms of settlement...

Last modified: November 15, 2016