Ark. Code § 5-71-203

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.
Section 5-71-203 - Inciting riot
(a) A person commits the offense of inciting riot if he or she knowingly:
(1) By speech or conduct urges others to participate in a riot under circumstances that produce a clear and present danger that they will participate in a riot; or
(2) Gives commands, instructions, or signals to others in furtherance of a riot.
(b)
(1) Inciting riot is a Class D felony if physical injury to a person or damage to property results from the offense.
(2)
(A) Otherwise, inciting riot is a Class A misdemeanor.
(B) In addition to any other sentence imposed under this section, a person convicted of inciting riot shall be ordered to pay restitution for any physical injury, damage, or loss incurred as a result of the offense.

Ark. Code § 5-71-203

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1014,§ 9, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 2904; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2904.