Arkansas § 12-8-105 - Officers and members — Oath.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-105 — Officers and members — Oath., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-8-105. Officers and members — Oath.
Before entering upon their duties, all members and officers of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall take the oath as now provided by law for public officials. The Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall take the additional oath that he or she will not be either directly or indirectly interested in any purchase made by or for the division. Any violation of oath shall constitute perjury and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly. The oath provided for in this section shall be filed in duplicate, the original filed with the division and a copy with the Secretary of the Arkansas State Police Commission.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-8-105
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-8-105 cover?
Section 12-8-105 ("Officers and members — Oath.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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