Arkansas § 9-13-109 - Drug testing — Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or welfare of child — Definition.
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§ 9-13-109. Drug testing — Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or welfare of child — Definition.
For purposes of this section, “drug” means any controlled substance as defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq. In a proceeding concerning child custody, child visitation, or the welfare of a child, the court may order drug testing of a party upon application of a party or by its own motion. The court may assess the cost of the drug testing to a party or parties or otherwise order or arrange payment of the cost of drug testing.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9-13-109 ("Drug testing — Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or welfare of child — Definition.") 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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