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AR SB906
Bill
Status
4/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Pierce
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Establishes that criminal trespass remains a Class B misdemeanor for occupiable structures and a Class C misdemeanor for other trespass violations.
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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