# Ark. Code Ann. § 3-3-209: Furnishing to alcoholics or intoxicated persons

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 3-3-209
- **Heading:** Furnishing to alcoholics or intoxicated persons
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Subchapter 2 / Section 3-3-209

## Text

Any person who shall sell, give away, or dispose of intoxicating liquor to an habitual drunkard or an intoxicated person shall be guilty of a violation and for the first offense be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). For the second and subsequent offenses, he or she shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. The penalties prescribed in this section shall be in addition to any other penalty prescribed by law. Acts 1943, No. 218, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-901; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 333.

Any person who shall sell, give away, or dispose of intoxicating liquor to an habitual drunkard or an intoxicated person shall be guilty of a violation and for the first offense be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). For the second and subsequent offenses, he or she shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. The penalties prescribed in this section shall be in addition to any other penalty prescribed by law.

Acts 1943, No. 218, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-901; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 333.

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