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(a) A person commits the offense of possession of a defaced firearm if he or she knowingly possesses a firearm with a manufacturer's serial number or other identification mark required by law that has been removed, defaced, marred, altered, or destroyed.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that:
(1) The person reported the possession to the police or other governmental agency prior to arrest or the issuance of an arrest warrant or summons; or
(2) The firearm was manufactured prior to January 1, 1968.
(c)(1) Possession of a defaced firearm is a Class D felony.
(2) However, possession of a defaced firearm is a Class A misdemeanor if the manufacturer's serial number or other identification mark required by law is merely covered or obstructed, but still retrievable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-73-107/
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