Arkansas § 5-62-109 Immunity - Veterinarians

Arkansas Statutes

§ 5-62-109 — Immunity - Veterinarians

Arkansas § 5-62-109

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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-62-109 (2026).

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(a)A licensed veterinarian or a person acting at the direction of a licensed veterinarian in Arkansas is:

(1)Held harmless from either criminal or civil liability for any decision made or service rendered in conjunction with this subchapter; and (2) Immune from suit for his or her part in an investigation of cruelty to animals.

(b)A veterinarian or person acting at the direction of a licensed veterinarian who participates or reports in bad faith or with malice is not protected under this subchapter.

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(a) A licensed veterinarian or a person acting at the direction of a licensed veterinarian in Arkansas is: (1) Held harmless from either criminal or civil liability for any decision made or service rendered in conjunction with this subchapter; and (2) Immune from suit for his or her part in an investigation of cruelty to animals. (b) A veterinarian or person acting at the direction of a licensed veterinarian who participates or reports in bad faith or with malice is not protected under this subchapter.