Arkansas § 5-64-402 - Controlled substances — Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises, etc.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-402 — Controlled substances — Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-64-402. Controlled substances — Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises, etc.
It is unlawful for any person: To refuse an entry into any premises for any inspection authorized by this chapter; or Knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, or other structure or place or premise that is resorted to by a person for the purpose of using or obtaining a controlled substance in violation of this chapter or that is used for keeping a controlled substance in violation of this chapter. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class C felony. However, a violation of this section is a Class B felony if the violation is committed on or within one thousand feet (1,000') of the real property of a certified drug-free zone. As used in this section: “Certified drug-free zone” means: A city or state park; A public or private elementary or secondary school, public vocational school, or public or private college or university; A designated school bus stop as identified on the route list published by a public school district annually; A publically funded and administered multifamily housing development; A skating rink, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, YWCA, community center, recreation center, or video arcade; A drug or alcohol treatment facility; A day care center; A church; or A shelter as defined in § 9-4-102; and “Recreation center” means a public place consisting of various types of entertainment including without limitation: Billiards or pool; Ping pong or table tennis; Bowling; Video games; Pinball machines; or Any other similar type of entertainment.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-64-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-402 cover?
Section 5-64-402 ("Controlled substances — Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises, etc.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-64-402?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-402" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-64-402 apply to my situation?
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