Drug testing — Proceedings concerning child custody, visitation, or welfare of child — Definition

Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-109 — under Child Custody and Visitation.

Ark. Code Ann. § 9-13-109

(a) For purposes of this section, “drug” means any controlled substance as defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, § 5-64-101 et seq.

(b) In a proceeding concerning child custody, child visitation, or the welfare of a child, the court may order drug testing of a party upon application of a party or by its own motion.

(c) The court may assess the cost of the drug testing to a party or parties or otherwise order or arrange payment of the cost of drug testing.