§ 5-14-130 - Registered offender -- Incorrect permanent physical address on identification cards or driver's license prohibited.

5-14-130. Registered offender -- Incorrect permanent physical address on identification cards or driver's license prohibited.

(a) It is unlawful for a person who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, 12-12-901 et seq., or required to register as a sex offender in any other state to knowingly:

(1) Provide false information to obtain an identification card or a driver's license under Title 27 of this Arkansas Code that indicates an incorrect permanent physical address for his or her residence; or

(2) Possess an identification card or a driver's license issued under Title 27 of this Arkansas Code that indicates an incorrect permanent physical address for his or her residence.

(b) It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subdivision (a)(2) of this section if the sex offender has provided notice of a change of address as required by 27-16-506.

(c) (1) A violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section is a Class D felony.

(2) A violation of subdivision (a)(2) of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.