Arkansas § 5-64-501 - Powers of officials generally.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-501 — Powers of officials generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-64-501. Powers of officials generally.
Any law enforcement officer, any person authorized to enforce this chapter, or any employee of the Department of Health designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health to conduct an examination, investigation, or inspection under this chapter relating to a controlled substance or to a counterfeit drug may: Carry a firearm in the performance of his or her official duties; Execute and serve a search warrant, arrest warrant, administrative inspection warrant, subpoena, or summons issued under the authority of this state; Make an arrest without warrant for any offense under this chapter committed in his or her presence, or if he or she has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation of this chapter that may constitute a felony; Make a seizure of property pursuant to this chapter; or Perform any other law enforcement duty as the secretary designates.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-64-501
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-64-501 cover?
Section 5-64-501 ("Powers of officials generally.") 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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