Arkansas Code Title 20, Subtitle 2, Chapter 19, Subchapter 5 - Ownership and Possession of Certain Large Carnivores

  • § 20-19-501 - Definitions.
    As used in this subchapter: (1) "Large carnivore" means any live individual of those species of animals that are inherently dangerous to humans, including:...
  • § 20-19-502 - Prohibited Acts.
    (a) Except as permitted under this subchapter, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) Own or possess a large carnivore; (2) Breed a...
  • § 20-19-503 - Exemptions.
    This subchapter does not apply to: (1) Institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums; (2) Registered nonprofit humane societies; (3) Animal control...
  • § 20-19-504 - Permit for Personal Possession.
    (a) A person may possess a large carnivore only if: (1) The person was in possession of the large carnivore and was the legal...
  • § 20-19-505 - Caging Requirements.
    (a) (1) The possessor of a large carnivore is required to maintain the large carnivore in a cage that meets the requirements recommended by...
  • § 20-19-506 - Insurance -- Signs -- Notification.
    (a) (1) A possessor of a large carnivore shall maintain liability insurance coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each...
  • § 20-19-507 - Inspection.
    The possessor of a large carnivore shall allow an official of the county sheriff's department, an animal control officer, an Arkansas State Game and...
  • § 20-19-508 - Public Contact -- Warnings of Escape.
    (a) The possessor of a large carnivore shall not bring a large carnivore to any commercial or retail establishment unless the possessor is bringing...
  • § 20-19-509 - Confiscation.
    (a) A large carnivore may be immediately confiscated by a county sheriff's department if: (1) The possessor does not have a permit for personal...
  • § 20-19-510 - Penalties.
    A person who is in violation of the prohibitions of ยง 20-19-502 is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
  • § 20-19-511 - Rules and Regulations.
    (a) The county sheriff's department of each county may collect the fees for the permits for personal possession required under this subchapter.(b) The Arkansas...

Last modified: November 15, 2016