Arkansas § 5-62-125 - Unlawful dog attack.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-125 — Unlawful dog attack., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-62-125. Unlawful dog attack.
A person commits the offense of unlawful dog attack if: The person owns a dog that the person knows or has reason to know has a propensity to attack, cause injury, or endanger the safety of other persons without provocation; The person negligently allows the dog to attack another person; and The attack causes the death of or serious physical injury to the person attacked. The offense of unlawful dog attack is a Class A misdemeanor. In addition to any penalty imposed under this section, the court or jury may require the defendant to pay restitution under § 5-4-205 for any medical bills of the person attacked for injuries caused by the attack.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-62-125 cover?
Section 5-62-125 ("Unlawful dog attack.") 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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