AR SB227

Criminal impersonation in the first degree is a Class D felony when a person wears or displays unauthorized law enforcement uniforms or badges with intent to induce submission to pretended official authority to injure or defraud someone.

Criminal impersonation in the first degree also applies when a person uses a motor vehicle or motorcycle marked to resemble a federal, state, or local law enforcement vehicle without authorization.

Criminal impersonation in the second degree is a Class D felony when the victim is an animal owner and an animal is seized as a result, or a Class A misdemeanor for other violations involving false identities or impersonation of government officials.

A circuit court or district court may immediately order the removal of any emblems, logos, markings, decals, insignia, or designs that are the subject of a criminal charge under this statute.

Definitions of "animal" and "owner" are incorporated by reference from Arkansas Code § 5-62-102.