Arkansas § 5-62-108 - Arrested persons — Animal possession.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-108 — Arrested persons — Animal possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-62-108. Arrested persons — Animal possession.
If a law enforcement officer arrests a person in charge of any vehicle drawn by or containing an animal, the law enforcement officer may seize the animal and impound in any lawful manner the vehicle and the contents of the vehicle. A law enforcement officer that seizes an animal under subsection (a) of this section shall place the animal with an appropriate place of custody. If an animal is seized under this section, an owner of the animal may petition to regain possession of the animal in the manner proscribed in § 5-62-106. Any vehicle or contents of the vehicle impounded under subsection (a) of this section shall be returned to the owner as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances unless the vehicle or contents of the vehicle are subject to seizure for any other lawful reason.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-62-108
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-108 cover?
Section 5-62-108 ("Arrested persons — Animal possession.") 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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