The bill amends Arkansas law regarding agriculture by introducing a new section that exempts certain agricultural information from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967. Specifically, it establishes that items received by or in the custody of the Department of Agriculture, such as certificates of veterinary inspection and personal information linked to animal electronic identification tags, are not considered public records and are therefore exempt from disclosure.

This legislative change aims to protect sensitive agricultural information from public access, ensuring that personal data related to animal identification and veterinary inspections remains confidential. The addition of this exemption reflects a growing recognition of the need to safeguard private information within the agricultural sector.