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AR SB14

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 5-62-127 to Arkansas Code creating the criminal offense of "interference with a livestock or poultry operation"

  • Defines "livestock" to include bovines, equines, swine, sheep, goats, camelids, ratite birds, rabbits, poultry, and animals used for food, fiber, fur, leather, medical research, work, sport, exhibit, or entertainment

  • Makes it illegal to knowingly record images or sound from a livestock or poultry operation by leaving a recording device, obtaining access under false pretenses, applying for employment with intent to record, recording while committing criminal trespass, or making false statements in employment applications to commit unauthorized acts

  • Allows consent from the operation owner or owner's agent as a defense to prosecution

  • Classifies recording violations under subdivision (b)(1) as Class A misdemeanors and all other violations as Class B misdemeanors

Legislative Description

Creating The Offense Of Interference With A Livestock Or Poultry Operation.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2013

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