Arkansas § 5-62-111 - Prevention of cruelty.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-111 — Prevention of cruelty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-62-111. Prevention of cruelty.
A person may lawfully interfere to prevent the imminent or ongoing perpetration of any offense of cruelty to animals, § 5-62-103, or aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or equine, § 5-62-104, upon any animal in his or her presence. Upon a conviction, a person who knowingly interferes with or obstructs a person acting under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-62-111
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-111 cover?
Section 5-62-111 ("Prevention of cruelty.") 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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