Arkansas § 5-37-504 - Horses — Behavior alteration before sale.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-37-504 — Horses — Behavior alteration before sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-37-504. Horses — Behavior alteration before sale.
It is unlawful for any person to sell any horse or mule that has been treated in any manner with a behavior-altering substance within the previous twenty-four (24) hours. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a buyer may rescind the sale of a horse or mule and receive full repayment of any moneys paid if the horse or mule has been treated with a behavior-altering substance within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale. However, if the expiration of the twenty-four (24) hours falls on a weekend or holiday, the right to rescind extends through the next business day following the weekend or holiday. Any violation of a provision of this section is a Class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to any horse claimed in a claiming race at a licensed racetrack under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Racing Commission if the treatment otherwise subject to this section consists only of a medication that may be administered to the horse without violating any applicable rule of the commission.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-37-504
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-37-504 cover?
Section 5-37-504 ("Horses — Behavior alteration before sale.") 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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