§ 15-42-122 - Limitation on issuance of hunting or fishing licenses in neighboring states. - Arkansas Statutes

15-42-122. Limitation on issuance of hunting or fishing licenses in neighboring states.

(a) It shall be unlawful for the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or any employee thereof to issue a permit to any person, firm, or corporation for the issuance in a state bordering Arkansas of any Arkansas resident or nonresident hunting and fishing license, unless the state bordering Arkansas in which the place of business of the person is located authorizes Arkansas persons, firms, or corporations to obtain permits to issue resident or nonresident hunting and fishing licenses of the adjoining state from a place of business in Arkansas.

(b) Any person knowingly or willfully violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly. In addition, if the person is an officer or employee of the State of Arkansas or any agency thereof, the person shall be removed from office or dismissed from employment and shall not be eligible for reemployment or election or appointment to any office in this state for a period of three (3) years thereafter.