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It is illegal to mispronounce the state name of Arkansas.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

According to the state legislature, the only acceptable pronunciation ends with a silent 's' and an 'saw' sound. This was formally adopted in 1881 to settle a bitter dispute between two state senators over how to say the state's name. Saying 'Ar-Kansas' might not land you in jail today, but it remains a grievous offense to state pride.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: A.C.A. § 1-4-105

Where to look:

Arkansas General Provisions Code

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