§ 13-2-801. Short title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Library Materials Security Law”.
§ 13-2-802. Definitions
For the purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Library materials” means books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, court records, films, microfilms, tape recordings, phonograph records, lithographs, prints, photographs, or any other written or printed documents, graphic material of any nature, and other personal property which is the property or in the custody of or entrusted to a public […]
§ 13-2-803. Unauthorized removal or willful mutilation of library materials
(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove library materials without authorization from the premises wherein such materials are maintained or to retain possession of library materials without authorization. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully mutilate library materials. (b) (1) A violation of this section is a Class […]
§ 13-2-804. Applicability
This subchapter shall apply to all libraries, museums, archives, and other depositories operated by an agency, board, commission, department, or officer of the State of Arkansas, by private persons, societies, or organizations, or by agencies or officers of municipalities, counties, schools, and institutions of higher learning, or of any other political subdivisions of the State […]
§ 13-2-805. Reasonable detention and questioning to determine whether offense was committed
(a) If a person employed by a library or a person charged with the supervision thereof has reason to believe that a person has committed or has attempted to commit any offense under this subchapter or that the person has concealed any library material upon his or her person or within his or her belongings, […]
§ 13-2-806. Relation with other criminal or civil proceedings
(a) The provisions of this subchapter are supplemental to other criminal statutes. (b) An acquittal or conviction obtained under this subchapter shall not be a bar to civil proceedings or actions arising from the same incident.