Arkansas § 5-73-301 - Definitions.

Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-301 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-73-301. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter: “Acceptable electronic format” means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on a concealed handgun license as clearly as an original concealed handgun license; “Concealed” means to cover from observation so as to prevent public view; “Convicted” means that a person pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or was found guilty of a criminal offense; “Handgun” means any firearm, other than a fully automatic firearm, with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12") that is designed, made, or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand; “Licensee” means a person granted a valid license to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to this subchapter; “Parking lot” means an area, structure, or part of a structure designated for the parking of motor vehicles or a designated drop-off zone for children at a school; “Private university or private college” means an institution of higher education that is not a public university, public college, or community college as defined in § 5-73-322; and “Retired law enforcement officer” means a person who retired as a certified law enforcement officer from a local or state law enforcement agency with at least ten (10) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-73-301 cover?

Section 5-73-301 ("Definitions.") 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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