Arkansas § 5-37-502 - Animals — Marking, branding, or altering brands.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-37-502 — Animals — Marking, branding, or altering brands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-37-502. Animals — Marking, branding, or altering brands.
If any person shall mark, brand, or alter the mark or brand of any animal being the property of another person with an intent to steal or convert the carcass or skin of the animal to his or her own use or to prevent identification by the true owner, then upon conviction the person shall be punished in the same manner prescribed by law for theft of the value of the animal.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-37-502 cover?
Section 5-37-502 ("Animals — Marking, branding, or altering brands.") 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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