Ark. Code § 5-62-125

Current with all legislation passed during the 2023 Regular and First Extraordinary Sessions.
Section 5-62-125 - Unlawful dog attack
(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful dog attack if:
(1) The person owns a dog that the person knows or has reason to know has a propensity to attack, cause injury, or endanger the safety of other persons without provocation;
(2) The person negligently allows the dog to attack another person; and
(3) The attack causes the death of or serious physical injury to the person attacked.
(b) The offense of unlawful dog attack is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) In addition to any penalty imposed under this section, the court or jury may require the defendant to pay restitution under § 5-4-205 for any medical bills of the person attacked for injuries caused by the attack.

Ark. Code § 5-62-125

Acts 2007, No. 258, § 1.