§ 16-124-108. Evidence of participation in the illegal drug market
(a) (1) Proof of participation in the illegal drug market in an action brought under this chapter shall be shown by clear and convincing evidence. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, other elements of the cause of action shall be shown by a preponderance of the evidence. (b) (1) A person against whom […]
§ 16-124-109. Illegal drug market target community
A person whose participation in the illegal drug market constitutes the following level offense shall be considered to have the following illegal drug market target community: (1) For a level one offense, the county in which the place of participation of the defendant is situated; (2) For a level two offense, the illegal drug market […]
§ 16-124-110. Attachment against assets
(a) (1) A plaintiff under this chapter, subject to subsection (c) of this section, may request an ex parte prejudgment attachment order from the court against all assets of a defendant sufficient to satisfy a potential award. (2) If attachment is instituted, a defendant is entitled to an immediate hearing. (3) Attachment may be lifted […]
§ 16-124-111. Statute of limitations
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a claim under this chapter shall not be brought more than three (3) years after the cause of action accrues. (2) A cause of action accrues under this chapter when a person who may recover has reason to know of the harm from illegal drug use […]
§ 16-124-112. Actions by state — Stays of action
(a) The Attorney General may represent the state or a political subdivision of the state in an action under this chapter. (b) On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave […]
§ 16-126-101. In general
The General Assembly finds and determines that it needs to clarify and establish its legislative intent regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages as addressed by the Supreme Court in Shannon v. Wilson, 329 Ark. 143, 947 S.W.2d 349 (1997) and Jackson v. Cadillac Cowboy, Inc., 337 Ark. 24, 986 S.W.2d 410 (1999).
§ 16-126-102. Legislative findings and intent
The General Assembly finds and determines that the knowing sale of alcoholic beverages by a retailer to a minor is contrary to the public policy of the State of Arkansas.
§ 16-123-406. Interpretation
(a) This subchapter does not affect, interpret, or in any way address that portion of the United States Constitution, Amendment I, prohibiting laws respecting the establishment of religion or of Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 25, concerning protection of religion. (b) Granting government funding, benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under the United States […]
§ 16-123-407. Exemptions
The Division of Correction, the Division of Community Correction, a county jail, and a detention facility are exempt from this subchapter.
§ 16-124-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Drug Dealer Liability Act”.