Arkansas § 5-68-402 - Purpose and intent.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-402 — Purpose and intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-68-402. Purpose and intent.
The General Assembly determines that during the past several years, the spread of obscene publications has become a matter of increasingly grave concern to the people of this state. The elimination of this evil and the consequent protection of the citizens and residents of this state against those publications are in the best interests of the morals and general welfare of the people. The accomplishment of these ends can best be achieved by providing prosecuting attorneys both with a speedy civil remedy for obtaining a judicial determination of the character and contents of publications and with an effective power to reach nonresidents responsible for the composition, publication, and distribution of obscene publications within the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-68-402
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-68-402 cover?
Section 5-68-402 ("Purpose and intent.") 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 § 5-68-402?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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