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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) It is declared to be unlawful for any person in any manner to change or alter or cause to be changed or altered the teeth of any mule, horse, or other livestock with an intention to deceive a person to whom the livestock is offered for sale.
(b) Any person who with the intent to defraud or cheat another person designedly represents any livestock that he or she offers for sale to another person as being of a markedly superior quality or who fails to reveal a material physical defect of the animal when selling the animal to another person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-37-501. Animals--Altering teeth or failing to disclose defects - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-37-501/
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