§ 20-7-119 - Identification tags and bracelets. - Arkansas Statutes

20-7-119. Identification tags and bracelets.

(a) When application is made and upon the payment of the fees provided in this section, the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services may prepare and furnish to the applicant either a suitable metal tag commonly referred to as "dog tag" or an identification bracelet which may be inscribed with, in addition to the name and address of the person, the birth date, blood type, and any other pertinent medical information that might be needed in case of an accident or emergency with respect to the person.

(b) The division shall charge a fee of fifty cents (50cent(s)) for each metal tag or dog tag and a fee of one dollar ($1.00) for each identification bracelet containing the information authorized in this section.

(c) All fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues, and the Treasurer of State shall credit them, after deducting from them the collection charge authorized by law, to the Public Health Fund to be used to defray the cost of this section and for the maintenance and operation of the division.