Arkansas § 12-64-827 - Captured or abandoned property.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-827 — Captured or abandoned property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-64-827. Captured or abandoned property.
All persons subject to this code shall secure all public property taken from the enemy for the service of the State of Arkansas or the United States and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all captured or abandoned property in their possession, custody, or control. Any person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct if he or she: Fails to carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (a) of this section; Buys, sells, trades, or in any way deals in or disposes of captured or abandoned property, whereby he or she receives or expects any profit, benefit, or advantage to himself or herself or another directly or indirectly connected with himself or herself; or Engages in looting or pillaging.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-64-827
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-64-827 cover?
Section 12-64-827 ("Captured or abandoned property.") 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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