2017 Arkansas Code
Title 8 - Environmental Law
Chapter 6 - Disposal of Solid Wastes and Other Refuse
Subchapter 4 - Litter Control Act
§ 8-6-412. Enforcement generally

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 8-6-412 (2017)
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  • (a) All Arkansas-certified law enforcement officers:
    • (1) Shall enforce this subchapter;
    • (2) May issue citations to or arrest persons violating any provision of this subchapter; and
    • (3)
      • (A) May serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter.
      • (B) In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged.
  • (b) (1) Illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance may:
    • (A) Enforce this subchapter; and
    • (B) Issue citations to persons violating this subchapter.
      • (2) However, illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance shall not:
        • (A) Have the powers of arrest;
        • (B) Carry firearms; or
        • (C) Take any other official law enforcement actions.
  • (c)
    • (1) All certified law enforcement officers may serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter.
    • (2) In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged.
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