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Arkansas Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)
Permitted: Yes — Act 161 of 2025 amended 14-16-504 and 14-54-1411 so local governments may not regulate the ownership, transport, carrying or possession of knives.
PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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