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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-19-304. Penalties

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)(1) A person shall be guilty of a violation for:

(A) Violating or aiding in or abetting the violation of any provision of this subchapter;

(B) Making a misrepresentation in regard to any matter prescribed by this subchapter;

(C) Resisting, obstructing, or impeding any authorized officer in enforcing this subchapter; or

(D) Refusing to produce for inoculation against rabies any dog or cat in his or her possession.

(2) Upon conviction, the person shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.

(b) Any dog or cat termed a stray that is not vaccinated against rabies is subject to destruction.

(c)(1) Any officers failing, refusing, or neglecting to carry out the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a violation.

(2) Upon conviction, the officer shall be fined in any sum not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense.

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