Arkansas § 5-51-203 - Usurping office.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-51-203 — Usurping office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-51-203. Usurping office.
If any person shall exercise or attempt to exercise the duties of any office created by the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state without first being qualified in the manner prescribed by law for the discharge of the duties, the offender upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-51-203
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-51-203 cover?
Section 5-51-203 ("Usurping office.") 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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