Arkansas § 8-6-412 - Enforcement generally. [Effective until May 1, 2020.]
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-6-412 — Enforcement generally. [Effective until May 1, 2020.], with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-6-412. Enforcement generally. [Effective until May 1, 2020.]
All Arkansas-certified law enforcement officers: Shall enforce this subchapter; May issue citations to or arrest persons violating any provision of this subchapter; and May serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter. In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged. Illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance may: Enforce this subchapter; and Issue citations to persons violating this subchapter. However, illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance shall not: Have the powers of arrest; Carry firearms; or Take any other official law enforcement actions. All certified law enforcement officers may serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter. In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 8-6-412
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-6-412 cover?
Section 8-6-412 ("Enforcement generally. [Effective until May 1, 2020.]") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 8-6-412?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 8-6-412" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 8-6-412 apply to my situation?
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