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Ark. Code § 5-65-205: Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-205

InfractionDUI / DWI

What this law says, in plain English

Refusing to submit to a chemical test when arrested is a strict liability violation. It results in license seizure, driving privilege suspension or revocation (180 days to lifetime depending on prior offenses within 5 years), and possible ignition interlock restrictions.

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