ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL

Sec. 54-1. Use of animal waste products as fertilizer.

(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Animal includes but is not limited to mammals, fish and poultry.

Waste products includes, but is not limited to, excreta, animal body tissue, bones and/or feathers, in any form whatsoever.

Untreated animal waste products means any animal waste products that have not been commercially prepared, by a person qualified to do so, for the purpose for which such products are being used.

(b) Use restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to use untreated animal waste products as fertilizer, or for any other purpose, on land located within the corporate limits of the city or any platted subdivision; provided, untreated animal waste products may be applied as fertilizer to land located within an area designated as an A-1 agricultural district.

(c) Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 or one month in jail, or both.

(Code 1973, §§ 14-3, 14-4)

Animals, ch. 14; environment, ch. 42.

Secs. 54-2--54-25. Reserved.

ARTICLE II.
BOARD OF HEALTH*

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Cross reference(s)--Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-111 et seq.

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Sec. 54-26. Established; members; jurisdiction.

(a) There is established a city board of health which shall be constituted as follows:

(1) The mayor at the first meeting of the city council after assuming the duties of his office shall appoint not less than five persons, two of whom shall be physicians who shall be graduates of reputable medical colleges and of good professional standing, who shall constitute a city board of health, and who shall have and exercise the powers conferred upon such boards by law and by the ordinances of the city.

(2) The mayor shall be an ex officio member of the board.

(b) The board shall have jurisdiction for one mile beyond the city limits, and for quarantine purposes, in cases of epidemic, five miles.

(c) The city council shall have power to invest the board with such powers and impose upon it such duties as shall be necessary to secure the city and its inhabitants from the evils of contagious, malignant and infectious diseases; to provide for its proper organization and the election or appointment of the necessary officers; and to make such bylaws, rules, and regulations for its government and support as shall be required for enforcing the prompt and efficient performance of its duties and the lawful exercise of its powers.

(Code 1973, § 14-1(a), (b))

City board of health required, membership, A.C.A. § 14-262-102; council has the power to establish, A.C.A. § 14-262-102(b)(1).

Sec. 54-27. Powers.

The board of health shall have and exercise the powers conferred upon the board by the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city. No action shall be ordered by the board of health without the approval of a majority of the members. The board shall cause its proceedings and findings to be recorded.

(Code 1973, § 14-1(c))

State law reference(s)--Council may invest board with such powers and duties as necessary, A.C.A. § 14-262-102(c).

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