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AR SB906

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Pierce

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 2-39-102 to clarify that a "fence" means a structure serving as a boundary or barrier that limits human, livestock, or vehicle ingress or egress in an area.

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-39-203 to make criminal trespass a Class B misdemeanor when the conduct involves removal of a posted sign, fence, or portion of a fence as defined in § 2-39-102.

  • Establishes that criminal trespass remains a Class B misdemeanor for occupiable structures and a Class C misdemeanor for other trespass violations.

  • Grants individuals aggrieved by a violation a private cause of action to recover actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and punitive damages from the violator.

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Definition Of A Fence; And To Make The Removal Of A Posted Sign Or Of A Fence A Class B Misdemeanor.

Last Action

Notification that SB906 is now Act 960

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/22/2013
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/8/2013

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