Arkansas Code
Subchapter 4 - Litter Control Act
§ 8-6-412. Enforcement generally. [Effective until May 1, 2020.]

(a) All Arkansas-certified law enforcement officers:
(1) Shall enforce this subchapter;
(2) May issue citations to or arrest persons violating any provision of this subchapter; and
(3)
(A) May serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter.
(B) In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged.


(b)
(1) Illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance may:
(A) Enforce this subchapter; and
(B) Issue citations to persons violating this subchapter.

(2) However, illegal dumps control officers licensed and certified in accordance with § 8-6-905 and code enforcement officers as defined by municipal ordinance shall not:
(A) Have the powers of arrest;
(B) Carry firearms; or
(C) Take any other official law enforcement actions.


(c)
(1) All certified law enforcement officers may serve and execute all warrants, citations, and other process issued by the courts in enforcing this subchapter.
(2) In addition, mailing by registered mail of the process to the person's last known place of residence shall be deemed as personal service upon the person charged.

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