Unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense

Ark. Code Ann. § 5-18-109 — under Human Trafficking Act of 2013.

Ark. Code Ann. § 5-18-109

(a) (1) As used in this section, “communication device” means any public or private instrumentality used or useful in the transmission of a writing, sign, signal, picture, or sound of any kind.(2) “Communication device” includes without limitation mail, telephone, wire, radio, and any other means of communication.

(1) As used in this section, “communication device” means any public or private instrumentality used or useful in the transmission of a writing, sign, signal, picture, or sound of any kind.

(2) “Communication device” includes without limitation mail, telephone, wire, radio, and any other means of communication.

(b) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense if he or she knowingly uses any communication device in committing or in causing or facilitating the commission of any act constituting a:(1) Felony under this chapter; or(2) Felony attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit an offense under this chapter.

(1) Felony under this chapter; or

(2) Felony attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit an offense under this chapter.

(c) Each use of a communication device is a separate offense under this section.

(d) Unlawful use of a communication device during the commission of a human trafficking offense is a Class C felony.