Ark. Code Ann. § 2-39-102 (2026)
Definition of fence
As used in this chapter and all laws referring to this chapter, “fence” means a structure that is a boundary or barrier that limits human, livestock, or vehicle ingress or egress in an area.
History. Rev. Stat., ch. 76, §§ 2, 3; Acts 1899, No. 104, § 2, p. 168; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4646, 4647; Pope's Dig., §§ 5735, 5736; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 78-1202, 78-1203; Acts 2001, No. 176, § 2; 2013, No. 960, § 1.
Amendments. The 2013 amendment rewrote this section.
Research References
U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev.
Survey of Legislation, 2001 Arkansas General Assembly, Agricultural Law, 24 U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 403.
2-39-103, 2-39-104. [Repealed.]
Publisher's Notes. These sections, concerning wire fences, were repealed by Acts 2001, No. 176, § 3. The sections were derived from the following sources:
2-39-103. Acts 1881, No. 77, § 1, p. 145; 1889, No. 87, § 1, p. 117; C. & M. Dig., § 4648, Pope's Dig., § 5737, A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1204.
2-39-104. Acts 1899, No. 100, § 1, p. 163; C. & M. Dig., § 4649; Pope's Dig., § 5738; A.S.A. 1947, § 78-1205.
For present law, see § 2-39-102.