5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm.

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5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm.

5-73-107. Possession of a defaced firearm. (a) A person commits the offense of possession of a defaced firearm if he or she knowingly possesses a firearm with a manufacturer's serial number or other identification mark required by law that has been removed, defaced, marred, altered, or destroyed. (b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that: (1) The person reported the possession to the police or other governmental agency prior to arrest or the issuance of an arrest warrant or summons; or (2) The firearm was manufactured prior to January 1, 1968. (c)(1) Possession of a defaced firearm is a Class D felony. (2) However, possession of a defaced firearm is a Class A misdemeanor if the manufacturer's serial number or other identification mark required by law is merely covered or obstructed, but still retrievable.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 5-73-107

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