Arkansas § 5-75-101 - Definitions.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-75-101 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-75-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter: “Aircraft” means any contrivance invented, used, or designed for the navigation of or flight in the air, and that is required to be registered under the laws of the United States; “Controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through VI. The fact that any person charged with a violation of this chapter is or has been entitled to use that drug or controlled substance under the laws of this state does not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this chapter; and “Intoxicated” means influenced or affected by the ingestion of alcohol, a controlled substance, any intoxicant, or any combination of alcohol, a controlled substance, or an intoxicant, to such a degree that the operator's or navigator's reactions, motor skills, and judgment are substantially altered and the operator or navigator, therefore, constitutes a clear and substantial danger of physical injury or death to himself or herself and other persons.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-75-101 cover?
Section 5-75-101 ("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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