Arkansas § 15-43-316 - Use of electrical device for stunning and taking fish.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-43-316 — Use of electrical device for stunning and taking fish., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-43-316. Use of electrical device for stunning and taking fish.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, possess, transport, or attempt to use any electrical device for the purpose of stunning, stupefying, or taking fish from any of the waters of this state. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-43-316
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-43-316 cover?
Section 15-43-316 ("Use of electrical device for stunning and taking fish.") 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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