§ 17-92-107 — Prosecutions - Disposition of fines

(a) (1) All suits for the collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act may be instituted in any court having jurisdiction thereof by any citizen of the county wherein the fine or penalty is incurred. (2) It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the fine or penalty is incurred to prosecute all persons incurring them when notified by any citizen of the county. (b) (1) Upon affidavit made before any justice of the peace by any citizen of the county showing a violation of this act, the justice of the peace shall issue his or her warrant as provided by law. (2) However, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or any member thereof, or its authorized agent, may institute and prosecute proceedings in any county in this state for violations of this act or for the collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act in any court having jurisdiction. (c) All fines and penalties collected under the provisions of this act shall inure to the public school fund of the school district in which the offense was committed.

Legislative History

Acts 1891, No. 50, § 14, p. 80; 1903, No. 169, § 2, p. 326; 1915, No. 296, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3680; Pope's Dig., § 4619; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1032.