(a) Any person who pumps fuel into a vehicle or container, which fuel is the property of a retail business entity that engages in the sale of fuel, and then leaves the premises with the fuel and without paying for the fuel shall be subject to arrest during the four (4) hours following the event, notwithstanding the lack of a warrant for the arrest.
(b) Provided, however, the person arrested shall be released within twenty-four (24) hours of the arrest unless a warrant for the arrest of the person is issued according to law.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 6 - Criminal Procedure Generally
Chapter 81 - Citation and Arrest
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 16-81-102. Persons not subject to arrest
§ 16-81-103. Power of judge or magistrate to summon, examine, and issue warrant for arrest
§ 16-81-104. Warrant of arrest generally
§ 16-81-105. Execution of summons and service of process
§ 16-81-106. Authority to arrest — Definition
§ 16-81-107. Procedures of arrest
§ 16-81-108. Arrest on certain private property permitted
§ 16-81-110. Return on the warrant
§ 16-81-112. Escape of prisoner
§ 16-81-113. Warrantless arrest for domestic abuse — Definitions
§ 16-81-114. Warrantless arrest for gas theft
§ 16-81-115. Certified law enforcement officers from adjoining states
§ 16-81-117. Interpreters for deaf persons who are arrested
§ 16-81-118. Citation and arrest by a school resource officer — Definition