Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-27-206 — Endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree

Arkansas·Title 5
(a)(1) A person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree if he or she knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious harm to the physical or mental welfare of another person known by the person to be a minor.
(2)As used in this section, "serious harm to the physical or mental welfare" means physical or mental injury that causes:
(A)Protracted disfigurement;
(B)Protracted impairment of physical or mental health; or (C) Loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
(b)Endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

Acts 1975, No. 280, § 2408; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-2408; Acts 2005, No. 2207, § 2.

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