It is illegal to possess live Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), or Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus). If caught, these fish must be euthanized immediately.
EXCEPTION: Persons possessing a valid Conditional Species Possession Permit or an Unlisted Aquaculture Species Permit for one or more of these species may possess such species alive.
PENALTY: Class 1
002.01.22 Ark. Code R. 009