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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-36-401: Unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 5
  3. Chapter 36
  4. Subchapter 4

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device if the person knowingly manufactures, sells, offers for sale, or distributes in any way a laminated or coated bag or device peculiar to and marketed for shielding and intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic or magnetic theft alarm sensor. (b) (1) The unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony. Acts 2001, No. 1194, § 1.

(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device if the person knowingly manufactures, sells, offers for sale, or distributes in any way a laminated or coated bag or device peculiar to and marketed for shielding and intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic or magnetic theft alarm sensor.

(b) (1) The unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony.

(1) The unlawful use of a theft detection shielding device is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) A subsequent violation of this section is a Class D felony.

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