# Ark. Code Ann. § 5-26-301: Legislative intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T5_C26_S3_S5-26-301

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 5-26-301
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 5 / Chapter 26 / Subchapter 3 / Section 5-26-301

## Text

To the extent that any protected class of persons defined under this subchapter is afforded protection by any other existing or future statute of this state, this subchapter does not prevent a prosecution under any such existing or future statute. Acts 1995, No. 1291, § 8.

To the extent that any protected class of persons defined under this subchapter is afforded protection by any other existing or future statute of this state, this subchapter does not prevent a prosecution under any such existing or future statute.

Acts 1995, No. 1291, § 8.

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