Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1021 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1021
Obligations of transferee - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The transferee of a motorboat shall apply for, or cause to be applied for, a registration with a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 and the issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter within thirty (30) days after the date of the release of lien by a prior lienholder, as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the date of the transfer if no lien exists. (2) A motorboat shall not be operated upon the waters of this state for more than thirty (30) days after the release of lien by a prior lienholder as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the transfer date if no lien exists, unless a valid registration with a certificate of number and certificate of title have been issued under this chapter. (b) A transferee shall at the same time present the certificate of title, properly endorsed and assigned, to the Office of Motor Vehicle and apply for and obtain a new certificate of title for the motorboat, except as otherwise provided in § 27-101-1022 . (c) (1) (A) It is unlawful for a dealer or other person who sells or finances the purchase of a motorboat subject to registration with a certificate of number in this state to use a title retention note to secure his or her interest in the motorboat. (B) As used in this section, a "title retention note" means any instrument that grants the purchaser the right to possession and use of the motorboat, but withholds assignment of ownership on the existing certificate of title and its delivery to the purchaser, until full payment has been made by the purchaser, which makes it impossible for the purchaser to comply with subsection (b) of this section. (2) It shall be a Class C misdemeanor for a motorboat dealer or other seller to fail to comply with this subsection. (d) This section is not intended to limit the rights of a lienholder to perfect or record his or her security interest in a motorboat as provided under §§ 27-101-1014 and 27-101-1019 . Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) The transferee of a motorboat shall apply for, or cause to be applied for, a registration with a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 and the issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter within thirty (30) days after the date of the release of lien by a prior lienholder, as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the date of the transfer if no lien exists. (2) A motorboat shall not be operated upon the waters of this state for more than thirty (30) days after the release of lien by a prior lienholder as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the transfer date if no lien exists, unless a valid registration with a certificate of number and certificate of title have been issued under this chapter.

(1) The transferee of a motorboat shall apply for, or cause to be applied for, a registration with a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 and the issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter within thirty (30) days after the date of the release of lien by a prior lienholder, as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the date of the transfer if no lien exists.

(2) A motorboat shall not be operated upon the waters of this state for more than thirty (30) days after the release of lien by a prior lienholder as provided in § 27-101-1024 , or thirty (30) days after the transfer date if no lien exists, unless a valid registration with a certificate of number and certificate of title have been issued under this chapter.

(b) A transferee shall at the same time present the certificate of title, properly endorsed and assigned, to the Office of Motor Vehicle and apply for and obtain a new certificate of title for the motorboat, except as otherwise provided in § 27-101-1022 .

(c) (1) (A) It is unlawful for a dealer or other person who sells or finances the purchase of a motorboat subject to registration with a certificate of number in this state to use a title retention note to secure his or her interest in the motorboat. (B) As used in this section, a "title retention note" means any instrument that grants the purchaser the right to possession and use of the motorboat, but withholds assignment of ownership on the existing certificate of title and its delivery to the purchaser, until full payment has been made by the purchaser, which makes it impossible for the purchaser to comply with subsection (b) of this section. (2) It shall be a Class C misdemeanor for a motorboat dealer or other seller to fail to comply with this subsection.

(1) (A) It is unlawful for a dealer or other person who sells or finances the purchase of a motorboat subject to registration with a certificate of number in this state to use a title retention note to secure his or her interest in the motorboat. (B) As used in this section, a "title retention note" means any instrument that grants the purchaser the right to possession and use of the motorboat, but withholds assignment of ownership on the existing certificate of title and its delivery to the purchaser, until full payment has been made by the purchaser, which makes it impossible for the purchaser to comply with subsection (b) of this section.

(A) It is unlawful for a dealer or other person who sells or finances the purchase of a motorboat subject to registration with a certificate of number in this state to use a title retention note to secure his or her interest in the motorboat.

(B) As used in this section, a "title retention note" means any instrument that grants the purchaser the right to possession and use of the motorboat, but withholds assignment of ownership on the existing certificate of title and its delivery to the purchaser, until full payment has been made by the purchaser, which makes it impossible for the purchaser to comply with subsection (b) of this section.

(2) It shall be a Class C misdemeanor for a motorboat dealer or other seller to fail to comply with this subsection.

(d) This section is not intended to limit the rights of a lienholder to perfect or record his or her security interest in a motorboat as provided under §§ 27-101-1014 and 27-101-1019 .

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-16-1303
System development
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas State Police in conjunction with other entities, including without limitation the Department of Finance and Administration, may establish an emergency contact information system. Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 3, eff. 1/29/2018. Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Division of Arkansas State Police in conjunction with other entities, including without limitation the Department of Finance and Administration, may establish an emergency contact information system.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 3, eff. 1/29/2018.

Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

The Division of Aeronautics is established and authorized to represent the State of Arkansas in the promotion and development of landing fields, airports, hangars, and other aeronautical projects and to cooperate with and secure the cooperation of the Federal Aviation Administration and any other duly authorized federal agencies interested in the development of aeronautics. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 635, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-123.

The Division of Aeronautics is established and authorized to represent the State of Arkansas in the promotion and development of landing fields, airports, hangars, and other aeronautical projects and to cooperate with and secure the cooperation of the Federal Aviation Administration and any other duly authorized federal agencies interested in the development of aeronautics.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 635, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Voluntary Enhanced Security Driver's License and Identification Card Act". Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Voluntary Enhanced Security Driver's License and Identification Card Act".

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-308
Authority to compensate - Source of revenue
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to make payment for any land or other real property acquired under the provisions of this act out of any appropriation made for state highway construction. (b) With respect to the costs of acquiring lands and real property for state highway purposes, the commission shall assess counties in which the land or property is located no part of the cost with respect to highways in the primary system and fifty percent (50%) of the cost with respect to highways in the secondary system. The county portion shall be deducted from the next payment due any county by reason of any appropriation out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund or state revenue from gasoline as motor vehicle fuel or automobile license tax to the county or county highway fund of the county. (c) The cost of removing man-made obstructions from the right-of-way shall be borne by the state, except that any such obstructions which shall have been erected upon a dedicated or condemned highway right-of-way after it shall have been so dedicated or condemned shall be removed by the owner or at the owner's expense. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 7; 1955, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-546.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to make payment for any land or other real property acquired under the provisions of this act out of any appropriation made for state highway construction.

(b) With respect to the costs of acquiring lands and real property for state highway purposes, the commission shall assess counties in which the land or property is located no part of the cost with respect to highways in the primary system and fifty percent (50%) of the cost with respect to highways in the secondary system. The county portion shall be deducted from the next payment due any county by reason of any appropriation out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund or state revenue from gasoline as motor vehicle fuel or automobile license tax to the county or county highway fund of the county.

(c) The cost of removing man-made obstructions from the right-of-way shall be borne by the state, except that any such obstructions which shall have been erected upon a dedicated or condemned highway right-of-way after it shall have been so dedicated or condemned shall be removed by the owner or at the owner's expense.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 7; 1955, No. 87, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-546.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-201
Taking toll without license - Penalty
Status: in_force

If any person shall keep any ferry over any navigable stream, for which he or she shall charge any person any money or any other valuable thing, without complying with the provisions of this chapter in relation to obtaining license, he or she shall forfeit and pay to every other person having a licensed ferry on the same stream or lake in the same county five dollars ($5.00) for every person so ferried, and the same sum for every vehicle or other article so transported which may be the subject of a separate charge is to be sued for and recovered before any justice of the peace in the county by civil action founded on this statute, with the costs of prosecution. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 4720; Pope's Dig., § 5819; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1725.

If any person shall keep any ferry over any navigable stream, for which he or she shall charge any person any money or any other valuable thing, without complying with the provisions of this chapter in relation to obtaining license, he or she shall forfeit and pay to every other person having a licensed ferry on the same stream or lake in the same county five dollars ($5.00) for every person so ferried, and the same sum for every vehicle or other article so transported which may be the subject of a separate charge is to be sued for and recovered before any justice of the peace in the county by civil action founded on this statute, with the costs of prosecution.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 19; C. & M. Dig., § 4720; Pope's Dig., § 5819; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1725.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-37-802
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground. (B) "Motorcycle" does not include a tractor; (2) "Nitrous oxide" means a gas or liquid form of nitrous oxide that is used to increase the speed or performance of a motor vehicle or motorcycle; and (3) "Street or highway" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of the street or highway is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular traffic. Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground. (B) "Motorcycle" does not include a tractor;

(A) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground.

(B) "Motorcycle" does not include a tractor;

(2) "Nitrous oxide" means a gas or liquid form of nitrous oxide that is used to increase the speed or performance of a motor vehicle or motorcycle; and

(3) "Street or highway" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of the street or highway is open to the use of the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular traffic.

Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-102
Applicability - Effect on ordinances, regulations, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter and of other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering, and all other matters relating to the operation, equipment, and numbering whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state or when any activity regulated by this subchapter shall take place on the waters of this state. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to: (1) Prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels, the provisions of which are identical to or are not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, amendments thereto, or rules issued thereunder; (2) Grant the use or power to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or to any person to authorize the use of any vessel on any waters of this state where the use of vessels shall be prohibited; or (3) Permit the use of vessels on any municipally or privately owned city water supply in violation of the applicable laws, rules, or regulations that may have been or may be established for the protection of the public health in preserving the water supply for human consumption. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3178, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-233; Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 1.

(a) The provisions of this chapter and of other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering, and all other matters relating to the operation, equipment, and numbering whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state or when any activity regulated by this subchapter shall take place on the waters of this state.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to: (1) Prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels, the provisions of which are identical to or are not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, amendments thereto, or rules issued thereunder; (2) Grant the use or power to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or to any person to authorize the use of any vessel on any waters of this state where the use of vessels shall be prohibited; or (3) Permit the use of vessels on any municipally or privately owned city water supply in violation of the applicable laws, rules, or regulations that may have been or may be established for the protection of the public health in preserving the water supply for human consumption.

(1) Prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels, the provisions of which are identical to or are not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, amendments thereto, or rules issued thereunder;

(2) Grant the use or power to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or to any person to authorize the use of any vessel on any waters of this state where the use of vessels shall be prohibited; or

(3) Permit the use of vessels on any municipally or privately owned city water supply in violation of the applicable laws, rules, or regulations that may have been or may be established for the protection of the public health in preserving the water supply for human consumption.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3178, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-233; Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-50-702
Request for entry or postponement of judgment
Status: in_force

(a) At the request of the defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for the defense, judgment shall be entered as quickly as feasible and not more than ten (10) days following such request. (b) At the request of the defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for the defense, probation may be continued and judgment postponed for more than one (1) year. Acts 1985, No. 967, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1060; Acts 1987, No. 457, § 1.

(a) At the request of the defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for the defense, judgment shall be entered as quickly as feasible and not more than ten (10) days following such request.

(b) At the request of the defendant, parent of a minor defendant, or counsel for the defense, probation may be continued and judgment postponed for more than one (1) year.

Acts 1985, No. 967, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1060; Acts 1987, No. 457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-904
Transfers to dealers
Status: in_force

(a) When the transferee of a used vehicle is a dealer who holds it for resale and lawfully operates it under dealers' number plates or does not drive the vehicle or permit it to be driven upon the highways, the dealer shall not be required to obtain a new registration for the vehicle or be required to forward the certificate of title to the Office of Motor Vehicle, but the dealer, upon transferring his or her title or interest to another person, shall execute and acknowledge an assignment and warranty of title upon the certificate of title and deliver it to the person to whom the transfer is made, except as provided in § 27-14-906 . (b) No one in this state other than a dealer licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission as a dealer in new motor vehicles, shall enter an assignment, or reassignment, of ownership on a manufacturer's certificate of origin to a motor vehicle. Any dealer in this state not licensed by the commission as a dealer in new motor vehicles who acquires a motor vehicle through an assignment or reassignment of ownership on a manufacturer's certificate of origin shall deliver the manufacturer's certificate of origin to the Office of Motor Vehicle and apply for registration and issuance of a certificate of title to the motor vehicle as required by § 27-14-903 . A first violation of this section by any person shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor. A second violation of this section by any person shall constitute a Class D felony. A licensed used motor vehicle dealer who violates the provisions of this section shall also be deemed to have violated the provisions of the Used Motor Vehicle Buyers Protection Act, § 23-112-601 et seq. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 50; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-150; Acts 1989, No. 251, § 2; 1997, No. 998, § 1.

(a) When the transferee of a used vehicle is a dealer who holds it for resale and lawfully operates it under dealers' number plates or does not drive the vehicle or permit it to be driven upon the highways, the dealer shall not be required to obtain a new registration for the vehicle or be required to forward the certificate of title to the Office of Motor Vehicle, but the dealer, upon transferring his or her title or interest to another person, shall execute and acknowledge an assignment and warranty of title upon the certificate of title and deliver it to the person to whom the transfer is made, except as provided in § 27-14-906 .

(b) No one in this state other than a dealer licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission as a dealer in new motor vehicles, shall enter an assignment, or reassignment, of ownership on a manufacturer's certificate of origin to a motor vehicle. Any dealer in this state not licensed by the commission as a dealer in new motor vehicles who acquires a motor vehicle through an assignment or reassignment of ownership on a manufacturer's certificate of origin shall deliver the manufacturer's certificate of origin to the Office of Motor Vehicle and apply for registration and issuance of a certificate of title to the motor vehicle as required by § 27-14-903 . A first violation of this section by any person shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor. A second violation of this section by any person shall constitute a Class D felony. A licensed used motor vehicle dealer who violates the provisions of this section shall also be deemed to have violated the provisions of the Used Motor Vehicle Buyers Protection Act, § 23-112-601 et seq.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 50; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-150; Acts 1989, No. 251, § 2; 1997, No. 998, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-319 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-319
Advance transfers from revolving fund - In general
Status: in_force

(a) Moneys at any time in the County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund shall be available to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State only for the purposes of making advance transfers to the several county highway funds, state aid road funds, federal-aid secondary road funds, and all other provisions of county road construction assistance which may be enacted by the General Assembly and governed by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall be guided by §§ 27-72-320 and 27-72-321 , with respect to the making of advance transfers of moneys from the County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund to other State Treasury funds or fund accounts which, under the provisions of this section, are eligible to receive advances. Acts 1975, No. 607, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-461.2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 1.

(a) Moneys at any time in the County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund shall be available to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State only for the purposes of making advance transfers to the several county highway funds, state aid road funds, federal-aid secondary road funds, and all other provisions of county road construction assistance which may be enacted by the General Assembly and governed by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State shall be guided by §§ 27-72-320 and 27-72-321 , with respect to the making of advance transfers of moneys from the County Road Construction and Maintenance Revolving Fund to other State Treasury funds or fund accounts which, under the provisions of this section, are eligible to receive advances.

Acts 1975, No. 607, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-461.2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-37-702
Seat belt use required - Applicability of subchapter
Status: in_force

(a) Each driver and front seat passenger in any motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this state shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the vehicle. (b) This subchapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Passenger automobiles manufactured before July 1, 1968, and all other motor vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1972; (2) Passengers and drivers with a physical disability that contraindicates the use of a seat belt, and which condition is certified by a physician who states the nature of the disability as well as the reason the use of a seat belt is inappropriate; (3) Children who require protection and are properly restrained under the Child Passenger Protection Act, § 27-34-101 et seq.; and (4) Drivers who are rural letter carriers of the United States Postal Service while performing their duties as rural letter carriers. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(4) of this section, each driver or passenger who is seated in a wheelchair in a motor vehicle shall: (1) Wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the wheelchair; and (2) Have the wheelchair properly secured in the motor vehicle. Acts 1991, No. 562, §§ 2, 3; 1997, No. 208, § 34; 2003, No. 764, § 1; 2003, No. 1776, § 1.

(a) Each driver and front seat passenger in any motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in this state shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the vehicle.

(b) This subchapter shall not apply to the following: (1) Passenger automobiles manufactured before July 1, 1968, and all other motor vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1972; (2) Passengers and drivers with a physical disability that contraindicates the use of a seat belt, and which condition is certified by a physician who states the nature of the disability as well as the reason the use of a seat belt is inappropriate; (3) Children who require protection and are properly restrained under the Child Passenger Protection Act, § 27-34-101 et seq.; and (4) Drivers who are rural letter carriers of the United States Postal Service while performing their duties as rural letter carriers.

(1) Passenger automobiles manufactured before July 1, 1968, and all other motor vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1972;

(2) Passengers and drivers with a physical disability that contraindicates the use of a seat belt, and which condition is certified by a physician who states the nature of the disability as well as the reason the use of a seat belt is inappropriate;

(3) Children who require protection and are properly restrained under the Child Passenger Protection Act, § 27-34-101 et seq.; and

(4) Drivers who are rural letter carriers of the United States Postal Service while performing their duties as rural letter carriers.

(c) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(4) of this section, each driver or passenger who is seated in a wheelchair in a motor vehicle shall: (1) Wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the wheelchair; and (2) Have the wheelchair properly secured in the motor vehicle.

(1) Wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt properly secured to the wheelchair; and

(2) Have the wheelchair properly secured in the motor vehicle.

Acts 1991, No. 562, §§ 2, 3; 1997, No. 208, § 34; 2003, No. 764, § 1; 2003, No. 1776, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-107
Powers generally
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall have the right to: (1) Receive grants and donations, appropriations, and other funds or materials on behalf of the state, county, municipality, or other eligible applicants for utilization in the development of aeronautics, provided that the division shall not have the right to use the funds received for a particular purpose for any other purpose without the consent of the person or agency providing the particular funds; and (2) Plan and lay out a state system of landing fields, airports, and airways and to inspect them and to close any landing field or airport found to be unsafe. (b) The division is authorized: (1) To accept as a loan or a gift any aircraft made available for its use by the United States Government or any agency thereof; and (2) To match any funds made available by the United States Government, any agency thereof, or any person or corporation with any moneys available to the division for the purpose of acquiring any aircraft which it may deem necessary to the proper performance of its duties as provided by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 640, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, §§ 21, 23; 1961, No. 155, § 2; 1985, No. 257, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-121, 74-123.

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall have the right to: (1) Receive grants and donations, appropriations, and other funds or materials on behalf of the state, county, municipality, or other eligible applicants for utilization in the development of aeronautics, provided that the division shall not have the right to use the funds received for a particular purpose for any other purpose without the consent of the person or agency providing the particular funds; and (2) Plan and lay out a state system of landing fields, airports, and airways and to inspect them and to close any landing field or airport found to be unsafe.

(1) Receive grants and donations, appropriations, and other funds or materials on behalf of the state, county, municipality, or other eligible applicants for utilization in the development of aeronautics, provided that the division shall not have the right to use the funds received for a particular purpose for any other purpose without the consent of the person or agency providing the particular funds; and

(2) Plan and lay out a state system of landing fields, airports, and airways and to inspect them and to close any landing field or airport found to be unsafe.

(b) The division is authorized: (1) To accept as a loan or a gift any aircraft made available for its use by the United States Government or any agency thereof; and (2) To match any funds made available by the United States Government, any agency thereof, or any person or corporation with any moneys available to the division for the purpose of acquiring any aircraft which it may deem necessary to the proper performance of its duties as provided by law.

(1) To accept as a loan or a gift any aircraft made available for its use by the United States Government or any agency thereof; and

(2) To match any funds made available by the United States Government, any agency thereof, or any person or corporation with any moneys available to the division for the purpose of acquiring any aircraft which it may deem necessary to the proper performance of its duties as provided by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 640, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, §§ 21, 23; 1961, No. 155, § 2; 1985, No. 257, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-121, 74-123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-206
Distribution to state funds
Status: in_force

Excluding the interest income classified as special revenue under § 27-70-204(b)(1) , all highway revenues which are available for distribution during each fiscal year shall be transferred to the following State Treasury funds, and in the order specified, with transfers to be made monthly until all available revenues have been transferred: (1) First, except as provided by § 19-5-207 , three percent (3%) of the amount thereof to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, there to be used for the purposes specified for each fund by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.; (2) Next, to the Gasoline Tax Refund Fund, such amount as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall, from time to time, certify to the Treasurer of State as being necessary to pay approved gasoline tax refund claims under the provisions of §§ 26-55-301 - 26-55-321 [repealed] and §§ 26-55-401 - 26-55-408 , or other applicable law. However, the aggregate total amount of all transfers under this subdivision (2) shall not exceed two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) during any fiscal year; and (3) After meeting the requirements set out in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section, all remaining highway revenues which are available for distribution during each fiscal year shall be transferred in the following manner: Fifteen percent (15%) of the amount thereof to the County Aid Fund; fifteen percent (15%) of the amount thereof to the Municipal Aid Fund; and seventy percent (70%) of the amount thereof to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4816, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 704,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-333.

Excluding the interest income classified as special revenue under § 27-70-204(b)(1) , all highway revenues which are available for distribution during each fiscal year shall be transferred to the following State Treasury funds, and in the order specified, with transfers to be made monthly until all available revenues have been transferred:

(1) First, except as provided by § 19-5-207 , three percent (3%) of the amount thereof to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, there to be used for the purposes specified for each fund by the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.;

(2) Next, to the Gasoline Tax Refund Fund, such amount as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall, from time to time, certify to the Treasurer of State as being necessary to pay approved gasoline tax refund claims under the provisions of §§ 26-55-301 - 26-55-321 [repealed] and §§ 26-55-401 - 26-55-408 , or other applicable law. However, the aggregate total amount of all transfers under this subdivision (2) shall not exceed two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) during any fiscal year; and

(3) After meeting the requirements set out in subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section, all remaining highway revenues which are available for distribution during each fiscal year shall be transferred in the following manner: Fifteen percent (15%) of the amount thereof to the County Aid Fund; fifteen percent (15%) of the amount thereof to the Municipal Aid Fund; and seventy percent (70%) of the amount thereof to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4816, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 704,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2016.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-333.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-104
Powers of highway authorities generally
Status: in_force

Acting alone or in cooperation with each other or with any federal, state, or local agency or any other state having authority to participate in the construction and maintenance of highways, the highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, and villages are authorized to: (1) Plan, designate, establish, regulate, vacate, alter, improve, maintain, and provide controlled-access facilities for public use whenever the authority or authorities are of the opinion that present or future traffic conditions will justify such special facilities, provided that within cities and villages, authority shall be subject to such municipal consent as may be provided by law; and (2) Exercise, relative to controlled-access facilities, and in addition to the specific powers granted in this chapter, any and all additional authority vested in them relative to highways or streets within their respective jurisdictions. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2203.

Acting alone or in cooperation with each other or with any federal, state, or local agency or any other state having authority to participate in the construction and maintenance of highways, the highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, and villages are authorized to:

(1) Plan, designate, establish, regulate, vacate, alter, improve, maintain, and provide controlled-access facilities for public use whenever the authority or authorities are of the opinion that present or future traffic conditions will justify such special facilities, provided that within cities and villages, authority shall be subject to such municipal consent as may be provided by law; and

(2) Exercise, relative to controlled-access facilities, and in addition to the specific powers granted in this chapter, any and all additional authority vested in them relative to highways or streets within their respective jurisdictions.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1017 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1017
Calculation of license fees
Status: in_force

For the purpose of calculating any license fees due, each major fraction of a dollar shall be treated as a whole dollar and each fraction of a dollar less than fifty cents (50¢) shall be disregarded. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.19.

For the purpose of calculating any license fees due, each major fraction of a dollar shall be treated as a whole dollar and each fraction of a dollar less than fifty cents (50¢) shall be disregarded.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-214
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-105.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-215
Maintenance of detour roads
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the Arkansas Department of Transportation has been forced to bar traffic from a flooded section of a state highway by putting up signs directing the traffic from the state highway or by stationing state highway employees on the state highway to direct traffic from the state highway over a road surfaced with gravel, crushed stone, or other type of surfacing or pavement, and when it appears that the detour road will continue to be needed, the department shall have authority, as it deems right and proper, to do any repair to the surfacing of the road over which traffic is diverted by the department, as may equal, in the judgment of the department, the amount of wear and tear that is caused to the road by the traffic diverted over it. (2) However, the department shall only do such maintenance work on the surface of the road as in the judgment of the department it feels that it has caused wear to the surface of the road by reason of the traffic diverted over it from time to time. (b) In order that this maintenance work may be legally done on such surfaced road, the road used for this purpose shall henceforth be a part of the state highway system. (c) It is distinctly understood that this section shall not force any maintenance of a road on the department but will merely make it legal for the department to do the amount of maintenance on the surfaced road that it feels it has caused to be needed to the surface of the road by traffic diverted over it by action of the department through its employees. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 388, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 359, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-515, 76-516.

(a) (1) When the Arkansas Department of Transportation has been forced to bar traffic from a flooded section of a state highway by putting up signs directing the traffic from the state highway or by stationing state highway employees on the state highway to direct traffic from the state highway over a road surfaced with gravel, crushed stone, or other type of surfacing or pavement, and when it appears that the detour road will continue to be needed, the department shall have authority, as it deems right and proper, to do any repair to the surfacing of the road over which traffic is diverted by the department, as may equal, in the judgment of the department, the amount of wear and tear that is caused to the road by the traffic diverted over it. (2) However, the department shall only do such maintenance work on the surface of the road as in the judgment of the department it feels that it has caused wear to the surface of the road by reason of the traffic diverted over it from time to time.

(1) When the Arkansas Department of Transportation has been forced to bar traffic from a flooded section of a state highway by putting up signs directing the traffic from the state highway or by stationing state highway employees on the state highway to direct traffic from the state highway over a road surfaced with gravel, crushed stone, or other type of surfacing or pavement, and when it appears that the detour road will continue to be needed, the department shall have authority, as it deems right and proper, to do any repair to the surfacing of the road over which traffic is diverted by the department, as may equal, in the judgment of the department, the amount of wear and tear that is caused to the road by the traffic diverted over it.

(2) However, the department shall only do such maintenance work on the surface of the road as in the judgment of the department it feels that it has caused wear to the surface of the road by reason of the traffic diverted over it from time to time.

(b) In order that this maintenance work may be legally done on such surfaced road, the road used for this purpose shall henceforth be a part of the state highway system.

(c) It is distinctly understood that this section shall not force any maintenance of a road on the department but will merely make it legal for the department to do the amount of maintenance on the surfaced road that it feels it has caused to be needed to the surface of the road by traffic diverted over it by action of the department through its employees.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 388, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 359, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-515, 76-516.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-38-105
Record of deliveries - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person conducting a store, garage, filling station, or other place selling antifreeze mixtures or compounds at retail, or any of the employees of the persons, to sell, offer for sale, give away, or transfer to another person any antifreeze mixture or compound containing in excess of ten percent (10%) methanol or any ethyl alcohol, in quantities less than fifty-gallon drum lots, unless before delivery is made there is recorded in a book kept for that purpose: (1) Date of sale; (2) Name and address of person to whom sold; (3) Article and quantity delivered; (4) Purpose for which it is to be used; and (5) Name of person making sale. (b) The record is to be kept for inspection by the State Board of Health and its duly authorized representatives for a period of three (3) years from the date of the last record made of a sale. (c) (1) No record shall be necessary when the antifreeze mixture or compound shall be placed in an automobile radiator by the vendor at the time and place of sale and when it is apparent that the mixture or compound is intended for antifreeze purposes. (2) An automobile radiator shall not be construed to mean a container under the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1931, No. 165, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3454; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1302.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person conducting a store, garage, filling station, or other place selling antifreeze mixtures or compounds at retail, or any of the employees of the persons, to sell, offer for sale, give away, or transfer to another person any antifreeze mixture or compound containing in excess of ten percent (10%) methanol or any ethyl alcohol, in quantities less than fifty-gallon drum lots, unless before delivery is made there is recorded in a book kept for that purpose: (1) Date of sale; (2) Name and address of person to whom sold; (3) Article and quantity delivered; (4) Purpose for which it is to be used; and (5) Name of person making sale.

(1) Date of sale;

(2) Name and address of person to whom sold;

(3) Article and quantity delivered;

(4) Purpose for which it is to be used; and

(5) Name of person making sale.

(b) The record is to be kept for inspection by the State Board of Health and its duly authorized representatives for a period of three (3) years from the date of the last record made of a sale.

(c) (1) No record shall be necessary when the antifreeze mixture or compound shall be placed in an automobile radiator by the vendor at the time and place of sale and when it is apparent that the mixture or compound is intended for antifreeze purposes. (2) An automobile radiator shall not be construed to mean a container under the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) No record shall be necessary when the antifreeze mixture or compound shall be placed in an automobile radiator by the vendor at the time and place of sale and when it is apparent that the mixture or compound is intended for antifreeze purposes.

(2) An automobile radiator shall not be construed to mean a container under the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1931, No. 165, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 3454; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-602
Applicability to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered vehicles, and accidents in other states
Status: in_force

(a) In case the driver or the owner of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state involved in an accident within this state has no license or registration in this state, then the driver shall not be allowed a license, nor shall the owner be allowed to register any vehicle in this state until he or she has complied with the requirements of this subchapter, to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, he or she had held a license or been the owner of a vehicle registered in this state. (b) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended pursuant to § 27-19-610 , the Office of Driver Services shall transmit a certified copy of the record of the action to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses and registration certificates in the state in which the nonresident resides, if the law of the other state provides for action in relation thereto similar to that provided for in subsection (c) of this section. (c) (1) Upon receipt of certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this state has been suspended or revoked in any other state pursuant to a law providing for its suspension or revocation for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the Office of Driver Services to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had the accident occurred in this state, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend the license of the resident if he or she was the driver and all of his or her registrations if he or she was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in the accident. (2) The suspension shall continue until the resident furnishes evidence of his or her compliance with the law of the other state relating to the deposit of the security. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 36; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1436.

(a) In case the driver or the owner of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state involved in an accident within this state has no license or registration in this state, then the driver shall not be allowed a license, nor shall the owner be allowed to register any vehicle in this state until he or she has complied with the requirements of this subchapter, to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, he or she had held a license or been the owner of a vehicle registered in this state.

(b) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended pursuant to § 27-19-610 , the Office of Driver Services shall transmit a certified copy of the record of the action to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses and registration certificates in the state in which the nonresident resides, if the law of the other state provides for action in relation thereto similar to that provided for in subsection (c) of this section.

(c) (1) Upon receipt of certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this state has been suspended or revoked in any other state pursuant to a law providing for its suspension or revocation for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the Office of Driver Services to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had the accident occurred in this state, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend the license of the resident if he or she was the driver and all of his or her registrations if he or she was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in the accident. (2) The suspension shall continue until the resident furnishes evidence of his or her compliance with the law of the other state relating to the deposit of the security.

(1) Upon receipt of certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this state has been suspended or revoked in any other state pursuant to a law providing for its suspension or revocation for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the Office of Driver Services to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had the accident occurred in this state, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend the license of the resident if he or she was the driver and all of his or her registrations if he or she was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in the accident.

(2) The suspension shall continue until the resident furnishes evidence of his or her compliance with the law of the other state relating to the deposit of the security.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 36; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1436.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2004 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-51-2004
Licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A human operator of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated. (b) A remote operator of a fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated. Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A human operator of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated.

(b) A remote operator of a fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated.

Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-404 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-50-404
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1963, No. 257, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1041; Acts 1989, No. 935, § 2.

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1963, No. 257, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1041; Acts 1989, No. 935, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-902 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-24-902
Continuation of existing special license plates for Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall continue to be issued special license plates to be displayed on its motor vehicles in lieu of the regular motor vehicle license plates prescribed by law. (b) The special license plates to be issued to the commission and displayed on its vehicles shall be designed by the commission with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (c) Nothing in this section shall exempt the commission from the payment of the annual fees prescribed by law for the registration of its motor vehicles. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4739, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall continue to be issued special license plates to be displayed on its motor vehicles in lieu of the regular motor vehicle license plates prescribed by law.

(b) The special license plates to be issued to the commission and displayed on its vehicles shall be designed by the commission with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(c) Nothing in this section shall exempt the commission from the payment of the annual fees prescribed by law for the registration of its motor vehicles.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4739, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-706
Courts to report nonpayment of judgments
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any person fails within thirty (30) days to satisfy any judgment in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), then, upon the written request of the judgment creditor or his or her attorney, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, or of the judge of a court which has no clerk, in which the judgment is rendered within this state to forward to the Office of Driver Services a certified copy of the judgment. (b) The certified copy shall contain information sufficient for the Office of Driver Services to determine if the judgment shall apply to this subchapter. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 50; 1973, No. 585, § 4; 1975, No. 1007, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1450; Acts 1991, No. 721, § 3; 2007, No. 673, § 1.

(a) Whenever any person fails within thirty (30) days to satisfy any judgment in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), then, upon the written request of the judgment creditor or his or her attorney, it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, or of the judge of a court which has no clerk, in which the judgment is rendered within this state to forward to the Office of Driver Services a certified copy of the judgment.

(b) The certified copy shall contain information sufficient for the Office of Driver Services to determine if the judgment shall apply to this subchapter.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 50; 1973, No. 585, § 4; 1975, No. 1007, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1450; Acts 1991, No. 721, § 3; 2007, No. 673, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-19-408
Court review
Status: in_force

(a) Any order or act of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a de novo petition of review in the circuit court of the district in which any party of interest resides. (b) The filing of a petition of review shall not operate as an automatic stay of any order or act of the secretary. (c) A determination shall be made by the circuit judge on the issue of whether a stay should be granted. (d) The circuit judge is vested with the jurisdiction to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the act or order of the secretary should be affirmed, modified, or reversed. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4691, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4690, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 16; 1975, No. 1007, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1416; Acts 1987, No. 976, § 4.

(a) Any order or act of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a de novo petition of review in the circuit court of the district in which any party of interest resides.

(b) The filing of a petition of review shall not operate as an automatic stay of any order or act of the secretary.

(c) A determination shall be made by the circuit judge on the issue of whether a stay should be granted.

(d) The circuit judge is vested with the jurisdiction to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the act or order of the secretary should be affirmed, modified, or reversed.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4691, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4690, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 16; 1975, No. 1007, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1416; Acts 1987, No. 976, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-102
Penalty for interference with devices in construction areas
Status: in_force

(a) Any unauthorized person who willfully moves, covers, uncovers, alters, tampers with, defaces, or damages any sign, signal, or device erected in a construction area to control the flow of motor vehicle traffic or pedestrian traffic in, through, or around the construction area shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Any person who violates this section in reckless disregard for the safety of human life shall be deemed guilty of a Class D felony. Acts 1981, No. 273, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-508.1.

(a) Any unauthorized person who willfully moves, covers, uncovers, alters, tampers with, defaces, or damages any sign, signal, or device erected in a construction area to control the flow of motor vehicle traffic or pedestrian traffic in, through, or around the construction area shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who violates this section in reckless disregard for the safety of human life shall be deemed guilty of a Class D felony.

Acts 1981, No. 273, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-508.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-33-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 33 / Section 27-33-104
Compact commissioner - Alternate
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of this state on the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission shall be the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles who shall serve during his or her continuance as commissioner. (b) (1) The commissioner of this state appointed pursuant to this section may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of his or her agency to serve in his or her place and stead on the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission. (2) Subject to the provisions of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact and bylaws of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, the authority and responsibilities of the alternate shall be as determined by the commissioner designating the alternate. Acts 1965, No. 5, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2004.

(a) The commissioner of this state on the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission shall be the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles who shall serve during his or her continuance as commissioner.

(b) (1) The commissioner of this state appointed pursuant to this section may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of his or her agency to serve in his or her place and stead on the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission. (2) Subject to the provisions of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact and bylaws of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, the authority and responsibilities of the alternate shall be as determined by the commissioner designating the alternate.

(1) The commissioner of this state appointed pursuant to this section may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of his or her agency to serve in his or her place and stead on the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission.

(2) Subject to the provisions of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact and bylaws of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission, the authority and responsibilities of the alternate shall be as determined by the commissioner designating the alternate.

Acts 1965, No. 5, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2004.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1707 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-14-1707
Authority to promulgate rules
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority provided in § 27-14-403 , the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate, adopt, and enforce such rules as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4616, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1929, § 4.

In addition to the authority provided in § 27-14-403 , the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate, adopt, and enforce such rules as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4616, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1929, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-715 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-715
Other policies not affected
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may be required by any other law of this state, and these policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform with the requirements of this chapter, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this chapter. (b) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies insuring solely the insured named in the policy against liability resulting from the maintenance or use by persons in the insured's employ or on his or her behalf of vehicles not owned by the insured. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 68; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1468.

(a) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may be required by any other law of this state, and these policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform with the requirements of this chapter, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this chapter.

(b) This chapter shall not be held to apply to or affect policies insuring solely the insured named in the policy against liability resulting from the maintenance or use by persons in the insured's employ or on his or her behalf of vehicles not owned by the insured.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 68; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1468.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-206
State's condemnation authority
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission, with the approval of the Governor and Attorney General of the state, is vested with authority to sue in the name of the state for the condemnation of any bridge, turnpike, or causeway which in their judgment should be acquired by the state. (b) County judges are vested with authority to enter suit for condemnation on relation of the county or counties affected. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 2620; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1606.

(a) The State Highway Commission, with the approval of the Governor and Attorney General of the state, is vested with authority to sue in the name of the state for the condemnation of any bridge, turnpike, or causeway which in their judgment should be acquired by the state.

(b) County judges are vested with authority to enter suit for condemnation on relation of the county or counties affected.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 2620; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1606.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-51-403
Signals for turning, stopping, changing lanes, or decreasing speed required
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by the movement or after giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in subsection (b) of this section in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement. (b) A signal of intention to change lanes or to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet (100') traveled by the vehicle before changing lanes or turning. (c) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this subchapter to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 67; Pope's Dig., § 6725; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-618; Acts 2007, No. 364, § 1.

(a) No person shall turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety and then only after giving a clearly audible signal by sounding the horn if any pedestrian may be affected by the movement or after giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in subsection (b) of this section in the event any other vehicle may be affected by the movement.

(b) A signal of intention to change lanes or to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet (100') traveled by the vehicle before changing lanes or turning.

(c) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this subchapter to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 67; Pope's Dig., § 6725; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-618; Acts 2007, No. 364, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-66-503
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person violating § 27-66-502 or, after publication of the notices required above, using, driving, or operating on any road or highway any vehicle, loaded or empty of greater weight than that described or provided for in such order or classification as the State Highway Commission shall have made with reference to a road or highway, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, that person shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). Each day's use of any such vehicle shall constitute a separate offense. Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 222, § 4, p. 4253; C. & M. Dig., § 5512; Pope's Dig., § 7154; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-124.

Any person violating § 27-66-502 or, after publication of the notices required above, using, driving, or operating on any road or highway any vehicle, loaded or empty of greater weight than that described or provided for in such order or classification as the State Highway Commission shall have made with reference to a road or highway, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, that person shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). Each day's use of any such vehicle shall constitute a separate offense.

Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 222, § 4, p. 4253; C. & M. Dig., § 5512; Pope's Dig., § 7154; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-124.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 24 / Section 27-15-2405
Lists for public information
Status: in_force

(a) On or before March 1 of each year, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish to the sheriff of each county in the state an alphabetically arranged list of the names, addresses, and amateur station call signs on the license plates of all persons to whom license plates are issued under the provisions of this subchapter. (b) It shall be the duty of the sheriffs of the state to maintain, and keep current, these lists for public information and inquiry. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4629, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 146, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-269; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) On or before March 1 of each year, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish to the sheriff of each county in the state an alphabetically arranged list of the names, addresses, and amateur station call signs on the license plates of all persons to whom license plates are issued under the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) It shall be the duty of the sheriffs of the state to maintain, and keep current, these lists for public information and inquiry.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4629, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 146, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-269; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2003 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-51-2003
Operation of on-demand driverless capable vehicle network
Status: in_force

(a) A person may operate an on-demand driverless capable vehicle network in the state. (b) An on-demand driverless capable vehicle network may connect a passenger or goods to a fully autonomous vehicle either exclusively or as part of a digital network that also connects passengers or goods to human drivers who provide transportation services in vehicles that are not fully autonomous vehicles. Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A person may operate an on-demand driverless capable vehicle network in the state.

(b) An on-demand driverless capable vehicle network may connect a passenger or goods to a fully autonomous vehicle either exclusively or as part of a digital network that also connects passengers or goods to human drivers who provide transportation services in vehicles that are not fully autonomous vehicles.

Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-105
Provisions to be uniform
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 25; Pope's Dig., § 6683; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-425.

The provisions of this act shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 25; Pope's Dig., § 6683; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-425.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-16-502
Reporting of convictions and forwarding of licenses by courts - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any person is convicted of any offense for which this chapter makes mandatory the revocation of the driver's license of the person by the Office of Driver Services, the court in which the conviction is obtained shall require the surrender to the court of all driver's licenses then held by the person so convicted, and the court shall forward the driver's licenses together with a record of the conviction to the Office of Driver Services. (b) Every court having jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter or any other law of this state regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways shall forward to the Office of Driver Services a record of the conviction of any person in the court for a violation of any laws and may recommend the suspension of the driver's license of the person so convicted. (c) (1) As used in this section, the term "conviction" means a final conviction. (2) For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, which has not been vacated, shall be equivalent to a conviction. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 28; Pope's Dig., § 6852; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-332; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 8.

(a) Whenever any person is convicted of any offense for which this chapter makes mandatory the revocation of the driver's license of the person by the Office of Driver Services, the court in which the conviction is obtained shall require the surrender to the court of all driver's licenses then held by the person so convicted, and the court shall forward the driver's licenses together with a record of the conviction to the Office of Driver Services.

(b) Every court having jurisdiction over offenses committed under this chapter or any other law of this state regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways shall forward to the Office of Driver Services a record of the conviction of any person in the court for a violation of any laws and may recommend the suspension of the driver's license of the person so convicted.

(c) (1) As used in this section, the term "conviction" means a final conviction. (2) For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, which has not been vacated, shall be equivalent to a conviction.

(1) As used in this section, the term "conviction" means a final conviction.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, which has not been vacated, shall be equivalent to a conviction.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 28; Pope's Dig., § 6852; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-332; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-116-102
Ownership and use of airspace - Emergency landings
Status: in_force

(a) The ownership of the space over and above the lands and waters of this state is declared to be vested in the owner of the surface beneath, but this ownership extends only so far as is necessary to the enjoyment of the use of the surface without interference and is subject to the right of passage or flight of aircraft. (b) Flight through the space over and above land or water at a sufficient height and without interference to the enjoyment and use of the land or water beneath is not an actionable wrong unless the flight results in actual damage to the land or water or property thereon or therein or use of the land or water beneath. (c) Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless at an altitude low enough to interfere with the then-existing use to which the land or water or the space over the land or water is put by the owner or unless so conducted as to be dangerous or damaging to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath. (d) The landing of an aircraft on the lands or waters of another without his or her consent is unlawful, except in the case of a forced or emergency landing. Acts 1941, No. 457, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-108, 74-109.

(a) The ownership of the space over and above the lands and waters of this state is declared to be vested in the owner of the surface beneath, but this ownership extends only so far as is necessary to the enjoyment of the use of the surface without interference and is subject to the right of passage or flight of aircraft.

(b) Flight through the space over and above land or water at a sufficient height and without interference to the enjoyment and use of the land or water beneath is not an actionable wrong unless the flight results in actual damage to the land or water or property thereon or therein or use of the land or water beneath.

(c) Flight in aircraft over the lands and waters of this state is lawful, unless at an altitude low enough to interfere with the then-existing use to which the land or water or the space over the land or water is put by the owner or unless so conducted as to be dangerous or damaging to persons or property lawfully on the land or water beneath.

(d) The landing of an aircraft on the lands or waters of another without his or her consent is unlawful, except in the case of a forced or emergency landing.

Acts 1941, No. 457, §§ 8, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-108, 74-109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-206
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 6671; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-413.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 13; Pope's Dig., § 6671; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-86-304
Operator's failure to keep record - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any owner or operator of any toll bridge, except the State of Arkansas, shall be punished as set forth in subsection (b) of this section if he or she shall knowingly and willfully: (1) Fail or refuse to procure the data set forth in § 27-86-301 ; (2) Fail or refuse to keep and maintain this record; or (3) Fail to permit this record to be inspected by any interested party as herein provided. (b) Upon conviction, the owner or operator shall be fined in any amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year, or he or she may be both fined and imprisoned as provided herein. Acts 1943, No. 275, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1616.

(a) Any owner or operator of any toll bridge, except the State of Arkansas, shall be punished as set forth in subsection (b) of this section if he or she shall knowingly and willfully: (1) Fail or refuse to procure the data set forth in § 27-86-301 ; (2) Fail or refuse to keep and maintain this record; or (3) Fail to permit this record to be inspected by any interested party as herein provided.

(1) Fail or refuse to procure the data set forth in § 27-86-301 ;

(2) Fail or refuse to keep and maintain this record; or

(3) Fail to permit this record to be inspected by any interested party as herein provided.

(b) Upon conviction, the owner or operator shall be fined in any amount not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year, or he or she may be both fined and imprisoned as provided herein.

Acts 1943, No. 275, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2204
Reports to Office of Motor Vehicle by owners or lienholders
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vehicle which has been stolen or embezzled may notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement, may make a report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement. (b) Every owner or other person who has given any such notice must notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of a recovery of the vehicle. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 68; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-168.

(a) The owner of or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vehicle which has been stolen or embezzled may notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement, may make a report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement.

(b) Every owner or other person who has given any such notice must notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of a recovery of the vehicle.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 68; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-168.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-51-1606
Restrictions in highway work zones - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency. (c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Highway work zone" means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and (2) "Highway worker" means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) A county; (C) A municipality; or (D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or of a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2011, No. 37, § 5.

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present.

(b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.

(c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Highway work zone" means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and (2) "Highway worker" means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) A county; (C) A municipality; or (D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or of a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.

(1) "Highway work zone" means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and

(2) "Highway worker" means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone: (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation; (B) A county; (C) A municipality; or (D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or of a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.

(A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;

(B) A county;

(C) A municipality; or

(D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or of a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 37, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-73-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-73-102
Coordinator of public safety
Status: in_force

The Governor may administer this state's highway safety programs through appropriate instrumentalities, departments, or agencies of the state or through a coordinator of public safety to be appointed by the Governor. Acts 1967, No. 161, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-139.

The Governor may administer this state's highway safety programs through appropriate instrumentalities, departments, or agencies of the state or through a coordinator of public safety to be appointed by the Governor.

Acts 1967, No. 161, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-139.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-202
Commissioner
Status: in_force

"Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4684, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1403.

"Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4684, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1403.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-51-1505
Preemption
Status: in_force

This subchapter supersedes and preempts all county or municipal ordinances regarding the use of a wireless telecommunication device for texting while operating a motor vehicle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.

This subchapter supersedes and preempts all county or municipal ordinances regarding the use of a wireless telecommunication device for texting while operating a motor vehicle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 21 / Section 27-14-2105
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3108, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4625, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1955, No. 111, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.3.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3108, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4625, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 111, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-19-303
Penalty for erroneous report or forgery
Status: in_force

Any person who gives information required in a report or otherwise required for such purpose knowing or having reason to believe that the information is false or who shall forge, or, without authority, sign any evidence of proof of financial responsibility for the future or who files or offers for filing any such evidence of proof knowing or having reason to believe that it is forged or signed without authority, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 81; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1481.

Any person who gives information required in a report or otherwise required for such purpose knowing or having reason to believe that the information is false or who shall forge, or, without authority, sign any evidence of proof of financial responsibility for the future or who files or offers for filing any such evidence of proof knowing or having reason to believe that it is forged or signed without authority, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 81; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1481.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1101
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional agriculture education special license plates upon application by a college or university. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional agriculture education special license plates upon application by a college or university.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1215
Issuance of tab or decal
Status: in_force

(a) In conjunction with the permanent license plate, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue a tab or decal as evidence of the payment of license fees. (b) The trailer owner shall affix and display the tab or decal in such place as the secretary shall designate. Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 16, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.16, 75-253.17; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 8.

(a) In conjunction with the permanent license plate, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue a tab or decal as evidence of the payment of license fees.

(b) The trailer owner shall affix and display the tab or decal in such place as the secretary shall designate.

Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 16, 17; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.16, 75-253.17; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4908 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 49 / Section 27-15-4908
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate reasonable rules and prescribe forms as the secretary determines to be necessary for effectively and efficiently carrying out the intent and purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3113, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4634, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate reasonable rules and prescribe forms as the secretary determines to be necessary for effectively and efficiently carrying out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3113, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4634, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-202
License - Navigable waterways generally
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall keep any ferry over or across any public navigable stream or lake so as to charge any compensation for crossing the stream or lake without first procuring a license from the county court of the county in which the ferry is situated. (b) Any person wishing to establish a ferry across any navigable stream in this state shall apply to the county court of the county in which the ferry site may be. (c) The county court shall grant a license to the applicant for the term of one (1) year from the date of the license upon the applicant's: (1) Showing lawful possession of the land on which the ferry is sought to be established; (2) Satisfying the court that the public convenience will be promoted thereby; (3) Paying the tax levied by the county court for the privilege of the ferry; and (4) Executing the bond required by this chapter. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, §§ 4, 7, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4696, 4699, 4704; Pope's Dig., §§ 5795, 5798, 5803; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1704, 76-1707, 76-1718.

(a) No person shall keep any ferry over or across any public navigable stream or lake so as to charge any compensation for crossing the stream or lake without first procuring a license from the county court of the county in which the ferry is situated.

(b) Any person wishing to establish a ferry across any navigable stream in this state shall apply to the county court of the county in which the ferry site may be.

(c) The county court shall grant a license to the applicant for the term of one (1) year from the date of the license upon the applicant's: (1) Showing lawful possession of the land on which the ferry is sought to be established; (2) Satisfying the court that the public convenience will be promoted thereby; (3) Paying the tax levied by the county court for the privilege of the ferry; and (4) Executing the bond required by this chapter.

(1) Showing lawful possession of the land on which the ferry is sought to be established;

(2) Satisfying the court that the public convenience will be promoted thereby;

(3) Paying the tax levied by the county court for the privilege of the ferry; and

(4) Executing the bond required by this chapter.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, §§ 4, 7, 12; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4696, 4699, 4704; Pope's Dig., §§ 5795, 5798, 5803; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1704, 76-1707, 76-1718.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-404 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-74-404
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that junkyards and automobile graveyards that do not conform to the requirements of this subchapter are public nuisances. (b) The provisions of this subchapter may be enforced by means of restraining order, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedy for the abatement of these public nuisances by: (1) The State Highway Commission; or (2) The circuit court of the county in which all or part of a junkyard or automobile graveyard is situated upon application by a city or county. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2519; Acts 2005, No. 2147, § 2.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that junkyards and automobile graveyards that do not conform to the requirements of this subchapter are public nuisances.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter may be enforced by means of restraining order, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedy for the abatement of these public nuisances by: (1) The State Highway Commission; or (2) The circuit court of the county in which all or part of a junkyard or automobile graveyard is situated upon application by a city or county.

(1) The State Highway Commission; or

(2) The circuit court of the county in which all or part of a junkyard or automobile graveyard is situated upon application by a city or county.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2519; Acts 2005, No. 2147, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-611 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-611
Civil Air Patrol
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is a member of the Civil Air Patrol, is a resident of the State of Arkansas, and is an owner of a motor vehicle may apply for a Civil Air Patrol special license plate under this subchapter. (b) Upon submitting proof of eligibility and complying with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, the applicant shall be issued a Civil Air Patrol special license plate under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A person who is a member of the Civil Air Patrol, is a resident of the State of Arkansas, and is an owner of a motor vehicle may apply for a Civil Air Patrol special license plate under this subchapter.

(b) Upon submitting proof of eligibility and complying with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, the applicant shall be issued a Civil Air Patrol special license plate under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-103
Public ferry on private stream
Status: in_force

(a) Where a public road crosses any private stream which has not been meandered as a navigable stream, the bed of which may belong to any individual, if in the opinion of the county court, the public convenience will be promoted thereby, the court may make an order upon its record to that effect, declaring the crossing to be a public ferry. (b) And when so declared by the county court, the ferry shall be and remain a public ferry during the pleasure of the court and be subject to all the rules and restrictions that are made by law applicable to public ferries on navigable streams. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3176, eff. 7/24/2019. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 21; C. & M. Dig., § 4721; Pope's Dig., § 5820; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1726.

(a) Where a public road crosses any private stream which has not been meandered as a navigable stream, the bed of which may belong to any individual, if in the opinion of the county court, the public convenience will be promoted thereby, the court may make an order upon its record to that effect, declaring the crossing to be a public ferry.

(b) And when so declared by the county court, the ferry shall be and remain a public ferry during the pleasure of the court and be subject to all the rules and restrictions that are made by law applicable to public ferries on navigable streams.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3176, eff. 7/24/2019.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 21; C. & M. Dig., § 4721; Pope's Dig., § 5820; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1726.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-114-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 114 / Section 27-114-103
Evidence - License number or identification mark
Status: in_force

In any proceeding for violating the provisions of this act or the rules of the Division of Aeronautics adopted pursuant to this act, the federal license number or identification mark displayed on the aircraft shall be prima facie evidence that the owner of the aircraft was operating the aircraft. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3191, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-119.

In any proceeding for violating the provisions of this act or the rules of the Division of Aeronautics adopted pursuant to this act, the federal license number or identification mark displayed on the aircraft shall be prima facie evidence that the owner of the aircraft was operating the aircraft.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3191, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-119.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-72-201
Funds to be withheld
Status: in_force

Where any political subdivision of the State of Arkansas has entered into an agreement with the United States Government, any agency or subdivision thereof, or the State Highway Commission to maintain projects constructed off the state highway system by the commission, with the use of United States governmental funds, upon written notice to the commission from the Federal Highway Administration that projects are being maintained insufficiently according to the agreement, the commission is authorized, ordered, and empowered to instruct the Treasurer of State to withhold payment from the County Aid Fund, which is payable or to be payable to the various political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas, if the commission, after investigation, finds the political subdivisions have failed to live up to the agreement. Acts 1939, No. 338, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-416.

Where any political subdivision of the State of Arkansas has entered into an agreement with the United States Government, any agency or subdivision thereof, or the State Highway Commission to maintain projects constructed off the state highway system by the commission, with the use of United States governmental funds, upon written notice to the commission from the Federal Highway Administration that projects are being maintained insufficiently according to the agreement, the commission is authorized, ordered, and empowered to instruct the Treasurer of State to withhold payment from the County Aid Fund, which is payable or to be payable to the various political subdivisions of the State of Arkansas, if the commission, after investigation, finds the political subdivisions have failed to live up to the agreement.

Acts 1939, No. 338, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-416.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-20-204
Taxes to be paid
Status: in_force

The tax imposed by the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., or the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., on the sale of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles shall be collected by the seller of the vehicle as required by § 26-52-513 . Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 5.

The tax imposed by the Arkansas Gross Receipts Act of 1941, § 26-52-101 et seq., or the Arkansas Compensating Tax Act of 1949, § 26-53-101 et seq., on the sale of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles shall be collected by the seller of the vehicle as required by § 26-52-513 .

Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-303
Passing a vehicle proceeding in opposite direction
Status: in_force

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right. Upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (½) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 6715; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-608.

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right. Upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (½) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 6715; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1905 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-14-1905
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3107, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4623, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 503, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-292.3.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3107, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4623, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 503, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-292.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-203
Authority of commission to collect tolls
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to fix, revise, charge, and collect tolls for the use of each turnpike project and the different parts or sections thereof and to contract with any person, partnership, association, corporation, or organization desiring the use of any part thereof, including the right-of-way adjoining the paved portion, for the placing thereon telephone, telegraph, electric light or power lines, and other facilities or improvements, or for any other purpose, and to fix the terms, conditions, rents, and rates of charges for use. (b) The tolls authorized by this subchapter shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any other commission, board, bureau, or agency of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1995, No. 1232, § 1; 2003, No. 296, § 3.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to fix, revise, charge, and collect tolls for the use of each turnpike project and the different parts or sections thereof and to contract with any person, partnership, association, corporation, or organization desiring the use of any part thereof, including the right-of-way adjoining the paved portion, for the placing thereon telephone, telegraph, electric light or power lines, and other facilities or improvements, or for any other purpose, and to fix the terms, conditions, rents, and rates of charges for use.

(b) The tolls authorized by this subchapter shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any other commission, board, bureau, or agency of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1995, No. 1232, § 1; 2003, No. 296, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-16-207
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6826; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-302.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6826; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-137 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-137
Special expense allowances
Status: in_force

(a) Due to his or her exacting and special duties, the Director of State Highways and Transportation is hereby authorized an expense allowance of five hundred dollars ($500) per month upon approval of the State Highway Commission. (b) The commission shall provide for an expense allowance of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) per annum for each chief, captain, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, sergeant, corporal, patrolman first class, patrolman, and motor carrier safety inspector of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 371, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 872, § 17; 1993, No. 160, § 16.

(a) Due to his or her exacting and special duties, the Director of State Highways and Transportation is hereby authorized an expense allowance of five hundred dollars ($500) per month upon approval of the State Highway Commission.

(b) The commission shall provide for an expense allowance of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) per annum for each chief, captain, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, sergeant, corporal, patrolman first class, patrolman, and motor carrier safety inspector of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 371, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 872, § 17; 1993, No. 160, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-403
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Act" means this Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007, § 27-64-401 et seq.; (2) "Bonds" means the "State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds" or "GARVEE bonds", as authorized herein; (3) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission, created and existing pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42; (4) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest, and premium, if any, due with respect to the bonds in any fiscal year, along with all associated costs, including the fees and costs of paying agents and trustees, remarketing agent fees, credit enhancement costs, and other amounts necessary in connection with the bonds; (5) "Designated revenues" means: (A) That portion designated by the commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to the Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999 and the Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999, §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 ; and (6) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway system within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission, and shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Act" means this Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007, § 27-64-401 et seq.;

(2) "Bonds" means the "State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds" or "GARVEE bonds", as authorized herein;

(3) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission, created and existing pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42;

(4) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest, and premium, if any, due with respect to the bonds in any fiscal year, along with all associated costs, including the fees and costs of paying agents and trustees, remarketing agent fees, credit enhancement costs, and other amounts necessary in connection with the bonds;

(5) "Designated revenues" means: (A) That portion designated by the commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to the Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999 and the Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999, §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 ; and

(A) That portion designated by the commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and

(B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to the Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999 and the Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999, §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 ; and

(6) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway system within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission, and shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-104
Reissuance
Status: in_force

(a) Every special license plate continued under this chapter shall be discontinued on April 7, 2007, unless an application that meets the criteria for issuance of the special license plate under the appropriate subchapter governing that type of plate is submitted and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration at least ninety (90) days prior to April 1, 2007. (b) The secretary shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., to carry out the duties of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Rules regarding the disposal of old design special license plates; (2) The fee for the design-use contribution, which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; and (3) The number of applications that must be received in lieu of the payment of the design-use contribution fee to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4706, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4705, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) Every special license plate continued under this chapter shall be discontinued on April 7, 2007, unless an application that meets the criteria for issuance of the special license plate under the appropriate subchapter governing that type of plate is submitted and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration at least ninety (90) days prior to April 1, 2007.

(b) The secretary shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., to carry out the duties of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Rules regarding the disposal of old design special license plates; (2) The fee for the design-use contribution, which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; and (3) The number of applications that must be received in lieu of the payment of the design-use contribution fee to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates.

(1) Rules regarding the disposal of old design special license plates;

(2) The fee for the design-use contribution, which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; and

(3) The number of applications that must be received in lieu of the payment of the design-use contribution fee to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4706, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4705, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 123; Pope's Dig., § 6783; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-721.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 123; Pope's Dig., § 6783; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-721.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-803 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-101-803
Minimum electrical standards
Status: in_force

The owner and operator of a boat dock or marina in the state shall install and maintain electrical wiring in accordance with NFPA 303, the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, and NFPA 70, the National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code®, to prevent shock, electrocution, or injury to users of the facility and swimmers in the surrounding area. Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.

The owner and operator of a boat dock or marina in the state shall install and maintain electrical wiring in accordance with NFPA 303, the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Marinas and Boatyards, and NFPA 70, the National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code®, to prevent shock, electrocution, or injury to users of the facility and swimmers in the surrounding area.

Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-413 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-413
Distribution of laws
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle may publish a synopsis or summary of the laws of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and may deliver a copy without charge with each original vehicle registration. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-127.

The Office of Motor Vehicle may publish a synopsis or summary of the laws of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and may deliver a copy without charge with each original vehicle registration.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-127.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-105
State acquisition procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Directly or indirectly from or through its political subdivisions, this state shall acquire and convey to the United States the necessary areas in fee simple, together with landscape, sightly, safety, or scenic easements, and rights-of-way for connections to the approaches of trans-Mississippi River bridges, subject to such flowage, revetment, bank protection, levee, or other river control, harbor line, and navigation reservations or rights as the United States Secretary of Defense may determine are essential for navigation or flood control purposes. (b) The titles and evidences of titles to areas so acquired, for protection to the United States in case of use or occupancy thereof, shall be satisfactory to the United States Secretary of the Interior. (c) Deeds shall be accompanied by land maps, survey notes, and closure sheets. (d) Parkway areas as acquired by this state and scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety easements on additional areas shall be in accordance with preliminary development and property maps submitted to the state by the United States Secretary of the Interior. (e) State agencies and interstate or intrastate utilities having fiscal or other interests in any properties may join in or execute releases for parkway areas or easements. (f) Parkway area acquisition shall be undertaken in units of sufficient length to justify placing the units under contract for construction of the parkway road as soon as acquired by the state and accepted by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Acts 1939, No. 45, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1806, 76-1807.

(a) Directly or indirectly from or through its political subdivisions, this state shall acquire and convey to the United States the necessary areas in fee simple, together with landscape, sightly, safety, or scenic easements, and rights-of-way for connections to the approaches of trans-Mississippi River bridges, subject to such flowage, revetment, bank protection, levee, or other river control, harbor line, and navigation reservations or rights as the United States Secretary of Defense may determine are essential for navigation or flood control purposes.

(b) The titles and evidences of titles to areas so acquired, for protection to the United States in case of use or occupancy thereof, shall be satisfactory to the United States Secretary of the Interior.

(c) Deeds shall be accompanied by land maps, survey notes, and closure sheets.

(d) Parkway areas as acquired by this state and scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety easements on additional areas shall be in accordance with preliminary development and property maps submitted to the state by the United States Secretary of the Interior.

(e) State agencies and interstate or intrastate utilities having fiscal or other interests in any properties may join in or execute releases for parkway areas or easements.

(f) Parkway area acquisition shall be undertaken in units of sufficient length to justify placing the units under contract for construction of the parkway road as soon as acquired by the state and accepted by the United States Secretary of the Interior.

Acts 1939, No. 45, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1806, 76-1807.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-106.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1309
Limitation
Status: in_force

A person who is entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter shall be limited to two (2) special license plates under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

A person who is entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter shall be limited to two (2) special license plates under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-308
Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Finance and Administration may adopt rules for the implementation and administration of this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

The Department of Finance and Administration may adopt rules for the implementation and administration of this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1201
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies to a person that either: (1) Engages in the towing or storage of vehicles in the State of Arkansas; or (2) Performs vehicle immobilization service. (b) This subchapter does not apply to the following tow vehicles and related equipment: (1) Car carriers capable of carrying five (5) or more vehicles and that have authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) Tow vehicles owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes; (3) If in compliance with § 27-35-112 , tow vehicles that are: (A) Registered in another state; (B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and (4) Tow vehicles used for noncommercial purposes, including without limitation tow vehicles used: (A) For personal use; (B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or (C) As parade tow vehicles. Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1421,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 1; 2005, No. 1878, § 3; 2011, No. 1061, § 4.

(a) This subchapter applies to a person that either: (1) Engages in the towing or storage of vehicles in the State of Arkansas; or (2) Performs vehicle immobilization service.

(1) Engages in the towing or storage of vehicles in the State of Arkansas; or

(2) Performs vehicle immobilization service.

(b) This subchapter does not apply to the following tow vehicles and related equipment: (1) Car carriers capable of carrying five (5) or more vehicles and that have authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) Tow vehicles owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes; (3) If in compliance with § 27-35-112 , tow vehicles that are: (A) Registered in another state; (B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and (4) Tow vehicles used for noncommercial purposes, including without limitation tow vehicles used: (A) For personal use; (B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or (C) As parade tow vehicles.

(1) Car carriers capable of carrying five (5) or more vehicles and that have authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration;

(2) Tow vehicles owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes;

(3) If in compliance with § 27-35-112 , tow vehicles that are: (A) Registered in another state; (B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and

(A) Registered in another state;

(B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and

(C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and

(4) Tow vehicles used for noncommercial purposes, including without limitation tow vehicles used: (A) For personal use; (B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or (C) As parade tow vehicles.

(A) For personal use;

(B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or

(C) As parade tow vehicles.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1421,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 1; 2005, No. 1878, § 3; 2011, No. 1061, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-51-1308
Starting of vehicles
Status: in_force

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until movements can be made with reasonable safety. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 66; Pope's Dig., § 6724; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-617.

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until movements can be made with reasonable safety.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 66; Pope's Dig., § 6724; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-15-2306
Use
Status: in_force

Antique motorcycles may be used for the same purposes and under the same conditions as other motorcycles of the same type. Acts 1979, No. 397, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.17; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

Antique motorcycles may be used for the same purposes and under the same conditions as other motorcycles of the same type.

Acts 1979, No. 397, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.17; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1030 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1030
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules for the administration of this subchapter. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules for the administration of this subchapter.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-106
Change of design
Status: in_force

If the Department of Finance and Administration issues a special license plate under this subchapter and the entity requests a change of design, then the entity shall remit to the department an additional fee to cover the cost of the initial order of the newly designed special license plate that is a result of the change of design. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

If the Department of Finance and Administration issues a special license plate under this subchapter and the entity requests a change of design, then the entity shall remit to the department an additional fee to cover the cost of the initial order of the newly designed special license plate that is a result of the change of design.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-130 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-130
Prohibition against texting - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of this section, "driving" means operating a commercial motor vehicle with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or another momentary delay. (2) For purposes of this section, "driving" does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the driver moves the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway, as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 , as in effect on January 1, 2011, and halts in a location in which the vehicle can safely remain stationary. (b) (1) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall not engage in texting while driving. (2) However, texting while driving is permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle when necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service. (c) A motor carrier shall not allow or require the motor carrier's drivers to engage in texting while driving. (d) A person who is convicted of violating this section shall be: (1) Guilty of a violation; and (2) Fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 20, eff. 7/8/2014. Acts 2011, No. 352, § 7.

(a) (1) For purposes of this section, "driving" means operating a commercial motor vehicle with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or another momentary delay. (2) For purposes of this section, "driving" does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the driver moves the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway, as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 , as in effect on January 1, 2011, and halts in a location in which the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

(1) For purposes of this section, "driving" means operating a commercial motor vehicle with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or another momentary delay.

(2) For purposes of this section, "driving" does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the driver moves the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway, as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 , as in effect on January 1, 2011, and halts in a location in which the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

(b) (1) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall not engage in texting while driving. (2) However, texting while driving is permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle when necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service.

(1) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall not engage in texting while driving.

(2) However, texting while driving is permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle when necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service.

(c) A motor carrier shall not allow or require the motor carrier's drivers to engage in texting while driving.

(d) A person who is convicted of violating this section shall be: (1) Guilty of a violation; and (2) Fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(1) Guilty of a violation; and

(2) Fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 20, eff. 7/8/2014.

Acts 2011, No. 352, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-103
Scope of authority
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be deemed, without reference to any other statute, full authority for: (1) The construction or reconstruction of any bridge or ferry; (2) The acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of approaches thereto; (3) The operation and maintenance thereof; and (4) The issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by this chapter. (b) This chapter shall be construed as an additional and alternative method for the aforementioned activities and for the financing thereof. (c) No petition or election or other or further proceeding in respect to construction, reconstruction, and acquisition or to the issuance or sale of bonds under this chapter and no publication of any resolution, notice, or proceeding relating to the construction, reconstruction, or acquisition or sale of the bonds shall be required except such as are prescribed by this chapter, any provision of other statutes of the state to the contrary notwithstanding. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-629.

(a) This chapter shall be deemed, without reference to any other statute, full authority for: (1) The construction or reconstruction of any bridge or ferry; (2) The acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of approaches thereto; (3) The operation and maintenance thereof; and (4) The issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by this chapter.

(1) The construction or reconstruction of any bridge or ferry;

(2) The acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of approaches thereto;

(3) The operation and maintenance thereof; and

(4) The issuance and sale of the bonds authorized by this chapter.

(b) This chapter shall be construed as an additional and alternative method for the aforementioned activities and for the financing thereof.

(c) No petition or election or other or further proceeding in respect to construction, reconstruction, and acquisition or to the issuance or sale of bonds under this chapter and no publication of any resolution, notice, or proceeding relating to the construction, reconstruction, or acquisition or sale of the bonds shall be required except such as are prescribed by this chapter, any provision of other statutes of the state to the contrary notwithstanding.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-629.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-112 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-112
No interference with rights of real property owners
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel, by permission of the owner and not as matter of right, from prohibiting such use, or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in this subtitle, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner. (b) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prevent the owner of a private roadway in a planned community, having granted express permission for the state and local law enforcement authorities to enter on and to enforce the state and local traffic laws, from revoking the permission and notifying the state and local authorities of the revocation of the permission. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 27; Pope's Dig., § 6685; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-427; Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 3.

(a) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prevent the owner of real property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel, by permission of the owner and not as matter of right, from prohibiting such use, or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in this subtitle, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such owner.

(b) Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to prevent the owner of a private roadway in a planned community, having granted express permission for the state and local law enforcement authorities to enter on and to enforce the state and local traffic laws, from revoking the permission and notifying the state and local authorities of the revocation of the permission.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 27; Pope's Dig., § 6685; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-427; Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-113.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-113.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-24-1505
Equipment
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by the law of this state as a condition of sale in the year listed as the year of manufacture on the certificate of title, the presence of any specific equipment, including without limitation emission controls, is not required for the operation of a street rod or custom vehicle registered under this subchapter. (b) A street rod or custom vehicle may use blue dot tail lights for stop lamps, rear turning indicator lamps, rear hazard lamps, and rear reflectors. Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.

(a) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by the law of this state as a condition of sale in the year listed as the year of manufacture on the certificate of title, the presence of any specific equipment, including without limitation emission controls, is not required for the operation of a street rod or custom vehicle registered under this subchapter.

(b) A street rod or custom vehicle may use blue dot tail lights for stop lamps, rear turning indicator lamps, rear hazard lamps, and rear reflectors.

Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-15-101
Decal for deaf persons
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall provide a motor vehicle license plate decal for deaf persons upon the payment of a fee of one dollar ($1.00) and satisfactory proof that the person's average loss in the speech frequencies of five hundred hertz to two thousand hertz (500 Hz-2,000 Hz) in the better ear is eighty-six decibels (86 dB) or worse by the International Organization for Standardization. (b) The department shall design a decal to indicate that the operator of the motor vehicle may be deaf. (c) The decals shall be made available beginning September 1, 1985. Acts 1985, No. 116, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-297; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall provide a motor vehicle license plate decal for deaf persons upon the payment of a fee of one dollar ($1.00) and satisfactory proof that the person's average loss in the speech frequencies of five hundred hertz to two thousand hertz (500 Hz-2,000 Hz) in the better ear is eighty-six decibels (86 dB) or worse by the International Organization for Standardization.

(b) The department shall design a decal to indicate that the operator of the motor vehicle may be deaf.

(c) The decals shall be made available beginning September 1, 1985.

Acts 1985, No. 116, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-297; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-25-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 27-25-104
Notification of implications of lien
Status: in_force

At the time a motor vehicle owner registers as a shared-vehicle owner in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program and before the time a shared-vehicle owner makes a motor vehicle available as a shared vehicle for car sharing in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, a peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall notify the shared-vehicle owner that if the motor vehicle is subject to a lien, then the use of the motor vehicle as the shared vehicle through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, including use without physical damage coverage, may violate the terms of the contract with the lienholder. Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

At the time a motor vehicle owner registers as a shared-vehicle owner in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program and before the time a shared-vehicle owner makes a motor vehicle available as a shared vehicle for car sharing in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, a peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall notify the shared-vehicle owner that if the motor vehicle is subject to a lien, then the use of the motor vehicle as the shared vehicle through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, including use without physical damage coverage, may violate the terms of the contract with the lienholder.

Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1801 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-14-1801
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to display a placard except as provided in this subchapter. (b) A person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter or any of the rules promulgated in this subchapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined: (1) Five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense; (2) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the second offense; and (3) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for the third and each subsequent offense. Acts 1935, No. 183, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6626; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-234; Acts 2009, No. 318, § 1.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to display a placard except as provided in this subchapter.

(b) A person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter or any of the rules promulgated in this subchapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined: (1) Five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense; (2) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the second offense; and (3) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for the third and each subsequent offense.

(1) Five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense;

(2) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the second offense; and

(3) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for the third and each subsequent offense.

Acts 1935, No. 183, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6626; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-234; Acts 2009, No. 318, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-76-202
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of a regional mobility authority created under this chapter are to: (1) Plan, construct, operate, or fund transportation projects of the regional mobility authority; or (2) Plan, construct, operate, or fund improvements to a transportation system of the regional mobility authority. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

The purposes of a regional mobility authority created under this chapter are to:

(1) Plan, construct, operate, or fund transportation projects of the regional mobility authority; or

(2) Plan, construct, operate, or fund improvements to a transportation system of the regional mobility authority.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-113 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-113
Payment by credit card
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may: (1) Allow payment by credit card of any fees due under this chapter; (2) Promulgate rules providing for payment by credit card of any fees authorized under this chapter; and (3) Contract with credit card companies to pay fees normally charged by those companies for allowing the use of their credit cards as authorized by this section. (b) (1) The net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees collected upon the issuance or renewal of a motorboat registration with certificate of number and the issuance of a motorboat certificate of title. (2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of motorboat registration with a certificate of number or titling fees paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may: (1) Allow payment by credit card of any fees due under this chapter; (2) Promulgate rules providing for payment by credit card of any fees authorized under this chapter; and (3) Contract with credit card companies to pay fees normally charged by those companies for allowing the use of their credit cards as authorized by this section.

(1) Allow payment by credit card of any fees due under this chapter;

(2) Promulgate rules providing for payment by credit card of any fees authorized under this chapter; and

(3) Contract with credit card companies to pay fees normally charged by those companies for allowing the use of their credit cards as authorized by this section.

(b) (1) The net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees collected upon the issuance or renewal of a motorboat registration with certificate of number and the issuance of a motorboat certificate of title. (2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of motorboat registration with a certificate of number or titling fees paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section.

(1) The net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees collected upon the issuance or renewal of a motorboat registration with certificate of number and the issuance of a motorboat certificate of title.

(2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of motorboat registration with a certificate of number or titling fees paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1210
Enhanced security card issuance and renewal fees
Status: in_force

(a) The fee for the initial issuance of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter is the same as the fee for initial issuance of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this Title 27 of the Arkansas Code. (b) The fee for the renewal of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under § 27-16-1209(a) is the same as the fee for renewal of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this Title 27 of the Arkansas Code. (c) The fee for the renewal of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under § 27-16-1209(b) is the same as the fee for renewal of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this chapter, subject to a pro rata reduction in the renewal fee for any shortened renewal period under § 27-16-1209(b) . (d) The renewal fee for a license or identification card that expires as provided in § 27-16-1209(b)(2) is an amount calculated by multiplying the amount of a renewal fee whose term is not shortened by a fraction whose numerator is the number of months for which the renewal license or identification card is issued and whose denominator is the number of months that would have applied had the renewal time not been shortened. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

(a) The fee for the initial issuance of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter is the same as the fee for initial issuance of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this Title 27 of the Arkansas Code.

(b) The fee for the renewal of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under § 27-16-1209(a) is the same as the fee for renewal of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this Title 27 of the Arkansas Code.

(c) The fee for the renewal of a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under § 27-16-1209(b) is the same as the fee for renewal of other driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards listed in this chapter, subject to a pro rata reduction in the renewal fee for any shortened renewal period under § 27-16-1209(b) .

(d) The renewal fee for a license or identification card that expires as provided in § 27-16-1209(b)(2) is an amount calculated by multiplying the amount of a renewal fee whose term is not shortened by a fraction whose numerator is the number of months for which the renewal license or identification card is issued and whose denominator is the number of months that would have applied had the renewal time not been shortened.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-608 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-608
Payment by credit card
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules providing for payment by credit card of any fees or taxes due upon the issuance or renewal of a vehicle registration, except a vehicle registration issued or renewed under the provisions of § 27-14-601(a)(3)(B) -(H) or the provisions of § 27-14-601(a)(3)(I)(i) (a)(2)-(4) . The secretary may allow the payment of these fees or taxes by credit card if the secretary determines that payment by credit card would facilitate the administration of the motor vehicle registration program. (b) The secretary is authorized to enter into contracts with credit card companies and to pay fees normally charged by those companies for allowing the use of their credit cards as authorized by this section. (c) (1) From the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies for all fees or taxes paid by credit card, the secretary shall pay the full sum specified in § 27-14-1015(d)(1) to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. The balance of the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees and taxes collected upon the issuance or renewal of vehicle registrations. (2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of vehicle registration fees or taxes paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3089, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4521, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 974, § 16.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules providing for payment by credit card of any fees or taxes due upon the issuance or renewal of a vehicle registration, except a vehicle registration issued or renewed under the provisions of § 27-14-601(a)(3)(B) -(H) or the provisions of § 27-14-601(a)(3)(I)(i) (a)(2)-(4) . The secretary may allow the payment of these fees or taxes by credit card if the secretary determines that payment by credit card would facilitate the administration of the motor vehicle registration program.

(b) The secretary is authorized to enter into contracts with credit card companies and to pay fees normally charged by those companies for allowing the use of their credit cards as authorized by this section.

(c) (1) From the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies for all fees or taxes paid by credit card, the secretary shall pay the full sum specified in § 27-14-1015(d)(1) to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. The balance of the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees and taxes collected upon the issuance or renewal of vehicle registrations. (2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of vehicle registration fees or taxes paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section.

(1) From the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies for all fees or taxes paid by credit card, the secretary shall pay the full sum specified in § 27-14-1015(d)(1) to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. The balance of the net proceeds received, or receivable, from credit card companies shall be prorated to the various funds for which they were collected and deposited into the State Treasury for transfer on the last business day of each month, in the same manner and to be used for the same purposes as all other fees and taxes collected upon the issuance or renewal of vehicle registrations.

(2) Any amounts deducted from the gross proceeds of vehicle registration fees or taxes paid by credit card, which are deducted for the purpose of paying credit card company fees, shall be cash funds not subject to appropriation and, if withheld by the secretary, shall be remitted by the secretary to credit card companies as required under contracts authorized by this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3089, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4521, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 974, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-16-1302
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to create an emergency contact information system to assist law enforcement in notification of next of kin or other designated emergency contact of an eligible participant in times of emergency. Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 2, eff. 1/29/2018. Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The purpose of this subchapter is to create an emergency contact information system to assist law enforcement in notification of next of kin or other designated emergency contact of an eligible participant in times of emergency.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 2, eff. 1/29/2018.

Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-404 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-116-404
Inspection
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall examine or cause to be examined downed aircraft transmitting devices submitted to it for approval by the manufacturer or distributor and shall approve for use those units found to be effective and reliable within the limits and standards established by the division. (b) Manufacturers or distributors making application for approval shall as prescribed by the division furnish information, supply units for testing, and submit fees as determined by the division sufficient to defray the cost of testing. (c) The downed aircraft transmitting devices approved by the division must be of sufficient durability to withstand the impact of a crash and automatically activate to transmit an effective signal on a preset emergency distress radio frequency to enable the location of the aircraft to be fixed. Acts 1971, No. 52, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-127, 74-128.

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall examine or cause to be examined downed aircraft transmitting devices submitted to it for approval by the manufacturer or distributor and shall approve for use those units found to be effective and reliable within the limits and standards established by the division.

(b) Manufacturers or distributors making application for approval shall as prescribed by the division furnish information, supply units for testing, and submit fees as determined by the division sufficient to defray the cost of testing.

(c) The downed aircraft transmitting devices approved by the division must be of sufficient durability to withstand the impact of a crash and automatically activate to transmit an effective signal on a preset emergency distress radio frequency to enable the location of the aircraft to be fixed.

Acts 1971, No. 52, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-127, 74-128.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-74-402
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Automobile graveyard" means any establishment or place of business that is maintained, used, or operated for the storing, keeping, buying, or selling of five (5) or more wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles; (2) "Junk" means old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, and waste or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, or iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous materials; and (3) (A) "Junkyard" means an establishment or place of business that is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard. (B) The term "junkyard" shall also include garbage dumps and sanitary fills. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2514; Acts 1989, No. 211, § 1; 2005, No. 2147, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Automobile graveyard" means any establishment or place of business that is maintained, used, or operated for the storing, keeping, buying, or selling of five (5) or more wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles;

(2) "Junk" means old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, and waste or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, or iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous materials; and

(3) (A) "Junkyard" means an establishment or place of business that is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard. (B) The term "junkyard" shall also include garbage dumps and sanitary fills.

(A) "Junkyard" means an establishment or place of business that is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard.

(B) The term "junkyard" shall also include garbage dumps and sanitary fills.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2514; Acts 1989, No. 211, § 1; 2005, No. 2147, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-104
Adoption of uniform system
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control devices consistent with the provisions of this chapter for use upon highways within this state. (b) The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 28; Pope's Dig., § 6686; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-501.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control devices consistent with the provisions of this chapter for use upon highways within this state.

(b) The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 28; Pope's Dig., § 6686; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-52-204
Duty of officials
Status: in_force

Any persons, officers, or officials charged with the duty of placing, operating, or maintaining electrical traffic control signal devices on the public streets or highways of this state shall arrange the electrical traffic control signal devices to conform with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1959, No. 143, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-512.

Any persons, officers, or officials charged with the duty of placing, operating, or maintaining electrical traffic control signal devices on the public streets or highways of this state shall arrange the electrical traffic control signal devices to conform with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1959, No. 143, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-512.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-205
Franchise exclusive - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) After conferring the privileges of this subchapter upon any person, no county court shall again have power to confer the same or like privileges upon any other person to the injury of him or her upon whom the privileges were first conferred. (b) However, privileges or franchises shall not be exclusive and effective against any county, counties, or the state. All privileges or franchises granted hereunder shall be subject to the rights of the county, counties, or the state to condemn them and acquire the property and franchise by condemnation proceedings which shall be exercised under the right of eminent domain as the same is now exercised by railroad, telegraph, and telephone companies. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 2619; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1605.

(a) After conferring the privileges of this subchapter upon any person, no county court shall again have power to confer the same or like privileges upon any other person to the injury of him or her upon whom the privileges were first conferred.

(b) However, privileges or franchises shall not be exclusive and effective against any county, counties, or the state. All privileges or franchises granted hereunder shall be subject to the rights of the county, counties, or the state to condemn them and acquire the property and franchise by condemnation proceedings which shall be exercised under the right of eminent domain as the same is now exercised by railroad, telegraph, and telephone companies.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 2619; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1308
Transferability
Status: in_force

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 but shall not be transferred to a person who is not entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 but shall not be transferred to a person who is not entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-101
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-633.

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-633.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-907 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-50-907
Availability of recorded information
Status: in_force

(a) All information concerning a driver's record shall be made available to the driver or his or her legal representative. (b) (1) Information such as medical reports or other personal information shall not be a part of any written report the Office of Driver Services may provide, nor shall the Office of Driver Services allow any person to copy or reproduce such records. (2) Information in the central drivers' records file concerning the name, age, and current address of all drivers over the age of sixteen (16) years and under the age of twenty-six (26) years shall be made available to the Arkansas military recruiting coordinators for any of the United States Armed Forces for distribution to their branch offices. The information shall be available upon request of the military recruiting coordinators and may be requested and updated up to two (2) times during any calendar year. (c) No digital driver's license photograph shall be disclosed to any individual or organization, except upon the written request for disclosure to a named individual or to a party by the person whose photograph is on the driver's license. A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged for each digital driver's license photograph provided by the Office of Driver Services. Acts 1977, No. 465, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.4; Acts 1997, No. 892, § 4; 1999, No. 111, § 1.

(a) All information concerning a driver's record shall be made available to the driver or his or her legal representative.

(b) (1) Information such as medical reports or other personal information shall not be a part of any written report the Office of Driver Services may provide, nor shall the Office of Driver Services allow any person to copy or reproduce such records. (2) Information in the central drivers' records file concerning the name, age, and current address of all drivers over the age of sixteen (16) years and under the age of twenty-six (26) years shall be made available to the Arkansas military recruiting coordinators for any of the United States Armed Forces for distribution to their branch offices. The information shall be available upon request of the military recruiting coordinators and may be requested and updated up to two (2) times during any calendar year.

(1) Information such as medical reports or other personal information shall not be a part of any written report the Office of Driver Services may provide, nor shall the Office of Driver Services allow any person to copy or reproduce such records.

(2) Information in the central drivers' records file concerning the name, age, and current address of all drivers over the age of sixteen (16) years and under the age of twenty-six (26) years shall be made available to the Arkansas military recruiting coordinators for any of the United States Armed Forces for distribution to their branch offices. The information shall be available upon request of the military recruiting coordinators and may be requested and updated up to two (2) times during any calendar year.

(c) No digital driver's license photograph shall be disclosed to any individual or organization, except upon the written request for disclosure to a named individual or to a party by the person whose photograph is on the driver's license. A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged for each digital driver's license photograph provided by the Office of Driver Services.

Acts 1977, No. 465, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.4; Acts 1997, No. 892, § 4; 1999, No. 111, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1014 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1014
Application forms for renewals of registration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall send application forms for all renewals of registration under this subchapter by: (A) Regular mail sent to the most recent address of the owner of the motor vehicle as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle; or (B) Email sent to the address provided to the secretary by the motor vehicle owner in connection with a consent to receive the annual motor vehicle registration renewal notice and application forms by email. (2) The secretary shall not be required to go beyond the face of the last registration. (b) The failure of an owner to receive notice of expiration of his or her motor vehicle license shall not be construed as an extenuating circumstance for the failure of a motor vehicle owner to renew his or her license on time. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4561, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4560, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4559, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.30; Acts 2011, No. 67, § 3.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall send application forms for all renewals of registration under this subchapter by: (A) Regular mail sent to the most recent address of the owner of the motor vehicle as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle; or (B) Email sent to the address provided to the secretary by the motor vehicle owner in connection with a consent to receive the annual motor vehicle registration renewal notice and application forms by email. (2) The secretary shall not be required to go beyond the face of the last registration.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall send application forms for all renewals of registration under this subchapter by: (A) Regular mail sent to the most recent address of the owner of the motor vehicle as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle; or (B) Email sent to the address provided to the secretary by the motor vehicle owner in connection with a consent to receive the annual motor vehicle registration renewal notice and application forms by email.

(A) Regular mail sent to the most recent address of the owner of the motor vehicle as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle; or

(B) Email sent to the address provided to the secretary by the motor vehicle owner in connection with a consent to receive the annual motor vehicle registration renewal notice and application forms by email.

(2) The secretary shall not be required to go beyond the face of the last registration.

(b) The failure of an owner to receive notice of expiration of his or her motor vehicle license shall not be construed as an extenuating circumstance for the failure of a motor vehicle owner to renew his or her license on time.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4561, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4560, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4559, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.30; Acts 2011, No. 67, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-66-203
Existing roads and military roads
Status: in_force

All roads in this state heretofore laid in pursuance of law, all roads heretofore laid out by the United States in this state and all public roads known as military roads, which have not been vacated according to law are declared public highways. Acts 1871, No. 26, § 1, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5222; Pope's Dig., § 6936; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-103.

All roads in this state heretofore laid in pursuance of law, all roads heretofore laid out by the United States in this state and all public roads known as military roads, which have not been vacated according to law are declared public highways.

Acts 1871, No. 26, § 1, p. 56; C. & M. Dig., § 5222; Pope's Dig., § 6936; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-312
Declaration of taking
Status: in_force

(a) In any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the State of Arkansas, involving the acquisition of any real property or any interest therein or any easements for public highway purposes, the petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before judgment signed by the Director of State Highways and Transportation, or with the condemnation petition, declaring that the real property or any interest therein or any easement is thereby taken for the use of the State of Arkansas. (b) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed thereto the following: (1) A statement of the authority under which the property or any interest therein or any easement is taken; (2) A statement of the public use for which such property or any interest therein or any easement is taken; (3) A description of the property taken or any interest therein or an easement, sufficient for the identification thereof; (4) A plat showing the property taken or any interest therein or any easement; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring agency to be just compensation for the property taken, or any interest therein or any easement. Acts 1953, No. 115, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-534, 76-535.

(a) In any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the State of Arkansas, involving the acquisition of any real property or any interest therein or any easements for public highway purposes, the petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before judgment signed by the Director of State Highways and Transportation, or with the condemnation petition, declaring that the real property or any interest therein or any easement is thereby taken for the use of the State of Arkansas.

(b) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed thereto the following: (1) A statement of the authority under which the property or any interest therein or any easement is taken; (2) A statement of the public use for which such property or any interest therein or any easement is taken; (3) A description of the property taken or any interest therein or an easement, sufficient for the identification thereof; (4) A plat showing the property taken or any interest therein or any easement; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring agency to be just compensation for the property taken, or any interest therein or any easement.

(1) A statement of the authority under which the property or any interest therein or any easement is taken;

(2) A statement of the public use for which such property or any interest therein or any easement is taken;

(3) A description of the property taken or any interest therein or an easement, sufficient for the identification thereof;

(4) A plat showing the property taken or any interest therein or any easement; and

(5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring agency to be just compensation for the property taken, or any interest therein or any easement.

Acts 1953, No. 115, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-534, 76-535.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-204
Interest on funds of Arkansas Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

(a) On the second business day that the State Treasury is open after the twenty-fifth day of the month, the Treasurer of State shall compute the balance of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, including all internal accounts and funds, including, but not limited to, the State Highway Special Construction Account, the State Aid Road Fund, the State Aid Street Fund, the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, and any other funds administered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation during the preceding month and shall transfer on that day to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund interest on the balance to be computed as authorized under § 19-3-518(d)(4) , excluding the interest rate paid on open account deposits, during the preceding month. (b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, interest earned on the accounts described in subsection (a) of this section shall be classified as special revenues to be used as authorized under § 19-6-405 . (2) Interest income generated from the Arkansas Four-Lane Highway Construction and Improvement Bond Account shall be distributed as required under § 27-70-206 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 704,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 410, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 555,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 1979, No. 438, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-332.1, 76-332.2; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 1.

(a) On the second business day that the State Treasury is open after the twenty-fifth day of the month, the Treasurer of State shall compute the balance of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, including all internal accounts and funds, including, but not limited to, the State Highway Special Construction Account, the State Aid Road Fund, the State Aid Street Fund, the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, and any other funds administered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation during the preceding month and shall transfer on that day to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund interest on the balance to be computed as authorized under § 19-3-518(d)(4) , excluding the interest rate paid on open account deposits, during the preceding month.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, interest earned on the accounts described in subsection (a) of this section shall be classified as special revenues to be used as authorized under § 19-6-405 . (2) Interest income generated from the Arkansas Four-Lane Highway Construction and Improvement Bond Account shall be distributed as required under § 27-70-206 .

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, interest earned on the accounts described in subsection (a) of this section shall be classified as special revenues to be used as authorized under § 19-6-405 .

(2) Interest income generated from the Arkansas Four-Lane Highway Construction and Improvement Bond Account shall be distributed as required under § 27-70-206 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 704,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 410, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 555,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2017.

Acts 1979, No. 438, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-332.1, 76-332.2; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-51-405
Hand and arm signals
Status: in_force

All signals required in this subchapter to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and these signals shall be indicated as follows: (1) Left turn - Hand and arm extended horizontally; (2) Right turn - Hand and arm extended upward; and (3) Stop or decrease of speed - Hand and arm extended downward. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 69; Pope's Dig., § 6727; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-620.

All signals required in this subchapter to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and these signals shall be indicated as follows:

(1) Left turn - Hand and arm extended horizontally;

(2) Right turn - Hand and arm extended upward; and

(3) Stop or decrease of speed - Hand and arm extended downward.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 69; Pope's Dig., § 6727; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-619 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-619
Forfeiture when not claimed within certain period
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever any person shall be required to deposit security for the payment of damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident as described in this chapter and the requirement for the depositing of the security is terminated, the Office of Driver Services shall, by ordinary mail at his or her last known address, notify the person within ninety (90) days that he or she may claim the deposit. (2) (A) If the person fails to claim the deposit within five (5) years from the date of the termination of the requirement for the deposit of the security, then the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the State of Arkansas. (B) Any and all amounts forfeited shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund. (3) Not less than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the five-year period, the Office of Driver Services shall notify the owner of the deposit by certified or registered mail at his or her last known address that unless he or she claims the deposit within ninety (90) days, it shall be forfeited to the state. (b) If any person whose deposit of security is forfeited pursuant to this section makes request therefor and furnishes to the Office of Driver Services satisfactory proof that he or she was an active member of the United States Armed Forces at the time of the forfeiture, the Office of Driver Services shall by memorandum so notify the Auditor of State, and the amount of the forfeited deposit shall be paid to the depositor upon voucher and warrant drawn upon and payable from any funds appropriated for miscellaneous tax refunds. Acts 1969, No. 296, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1441.1.

(a) (1) Whenever any person shall be required to deposit security for the payment of damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident as described in this chapter and the requirement for the depositing of the security is terminated, the Office of Driver Services shall, by ordinary mail at his or her last known address, notify the person within ninety (90) days that he or she may claim the deposit. (2) (A) If the person fails to claim the deposit within five (5) years from the date of the termination of the requirement for the deposit of the security, then the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the State of Arkansas. (B) Any and all amounts forfeited shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund. (3) Not less than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the five-year period, the Office of Driver Services shall notify the owner of the deposit by certified or registered mail at his or her last known address that unless he or she claims the deposit within ninety (90) days, it shall be forfeited to the state.

(1) Whenever any person shall be required to deposit security for the payment of damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident as described in this chapter and the requirement for the depositing of the security is terminated, the Office of Driver Services shall, by ordinary mail at his or her last known address, notify the person within ninety (90) days that he or she may claim the deposit.

(2) (A) If the person fails to claim the deposit within five (5) years from the date of the termination of the requirement for the deposit of the security, then the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the State of Arkansas. (B) Any and all amounts forfeited shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.

(A) If the person fails to claim the deposit within five (5) years from the date of the termination of the requirement for the deposit of the security, then the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the State of Arkansas.

(B) Any and all amounts forfeited shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.

(3) Not less than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the five-year period, the Office of Driver Services shall notify the owner of the deposit by certified or registered mail at his or her last known address that unless he or she claims the deposit within ninety (90) days, it shall be forfeited to the state.

(b) If any person whose deposit of security is forfeited pursuant to this section makes request therefor and furnishes to the Office of Driver Services satisfactory proof that he or she was an active member of the United States Armed Forces at the time of the forfeiture, the Office of Driver Services shall by memorandum so notify the Auditor of State, and the amount of the forfeited deposit shall be paid to the depositor upon voucher and warrant drawn upon and payable from any funds appropriated for miscellaneous tax refunds.

Acts 1969, No. 296, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1441.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-16-303
Driving while license cancelled, suspended, or revoked
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person whose driver's license or driving privilege as a resident or nonresident has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked as provided in this chapter and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while the license or privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two (2) days nor more than six (6) months, and there may be imposed in addition thereto a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) (1) The Office of Driver Services, upon receiving a record of the conviction of any person under this section upon a charge of driving a vehicle while the license of the person was suspended, shall extend the period of the suspension for an additional like period and, if the conviction was upon a charge of driving while a license was revoked, the Office of Driver Services shall not issue a new license for an additional period of one (1) year from and after the date the person would otherwise have been entitled to apply for a new license. (2) However, an application for a new license may be presented and acted upon by the Office of Driver Services after the expiration of at least one (1) year after the date of revocation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 37; Pope's Dig., § 6861; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-341; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 4; 1999, No. 1018, § 1.

(a) (1) Any person whose driver's license or driving privilege as a resident or nonresident has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked as provided in this chapter and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while the license or privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked is guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two (2) days nor more than six (6) months, and there may be imposed in addition thereto a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(1) Any person whose driver's license or driving privilege as a resident or nonresident has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked as provided in this chapter and who drives any motor vehicle upon the highways of this state while the license or privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two (2) days nor more than six (6) months, and there may be imposed in addition thereto a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(b) (1) The Office of Driver Services, upon receiving a record of the conviction of any person under this section upon a charge of driving a vehicle while the license of the person was suspended, shall extend the period of the suspension for an additional like period and, if the conviction was upon a charge of driving while a license was revoked, the Office of Driver Services shall not issue a new license for an additional period of one (1) year from and after the date the person would otherwise have been entitled to apply for a new license. (2) However, an application for a new license may be presented and acted upon by the Office of Driver Services after the expiration of at least one (1) year after the date of revocation.

(1) The Office of Driver Services, upon receiving a record of the conviction of any person under this section upon a charge of driving a vehicle while the license of the person was suspended, shall extend the period of the suspension for an additional like period and, if the conviction was upon a charge of driving while a license was revoked, the Office of Driver Services shall not issue a new license for an additional period of one (1) year from and after the date the person would otherwise have been entitled to apply for a new license.

(2) However, an application for a new license may be presented and acted upon by the Office of Driver Services after the expiration of at least one (1) year after the date of revocation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 21, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 37; Pope's Dig., § 6861; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-341; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 4; 1999, No. 1018, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-76-501
Generally
Status: in_force

A regional mobility authority may acquire any property necessary to carry out the public purposes of this chapter by exercising the power of eminent domain. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

A regional mobility authority may acquire any property necessary to carry out the public purposes of this chapter by exercising the power of eminent domain.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-53-205
Incorporated municipalities may require reports
Status: in_force

(a) By ordinance, any incorporated city, town, village, or other municipality may require that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall also file with a designated city department a report of the accident or a copy of any report required in this subchapter to be filed with the Division of Arkansas State Police. (b) All such reports shall be for the confidential use of the city department and subject to the provisions of § 27-53-208 . Acts 1937, No. 300, § 47; Pope's Dig., § 6705; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-912.

(a) By ordinance, any incorporated city, town, village, or other municipality may require that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall also file with a designated city department a report of the accident or a copy of any report required in this subchapter to be filed with the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(b) All such reports shall be for the confidential use of the city department and subject to the provisions of § 27-53-208 .

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 47; Pope's Dig., § 6705; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-912.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-105
Design
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the exclusive power to design or approve the design used on a special license plate authorized under this chapter. (b) A special license plate created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be designed to allow adequate space for the placement of the number and letter characters so that law enforcement officers can readily identify the characters. (c) (1) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend. (2) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter shall be permanent. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4707, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the exclusive power to design or approve the design used on a special license plate authorized under this chapter.

(b) A special license plate created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be designed to allow adequate space for the placement of the number and letter characters so that law enforcement officers can readily identify the characters.

(c) (1) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend. (2) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter shall be permanent.

(1) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend.

(2) A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter shall be permanent.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4707, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-73-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-73-301
Flaggers or signs required - Notice to sheriff
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person owning or controlling croplands, rangelands, grasslands, pastures, or stubble lands along any Arkansas state primary or secondary highways or along a federal or interstate highway in Arkansas and setting fire to those lands so as to cause smoke to obstruct those adjacent roads and highways shall post flaggers or shall post advisory signs along those roads and highways to warn the drivers of all motor vehicles of the obstructing smoke. The flaggers shall be stationed in plain view along the roads and highways which are obstructed by the smoke and shall carry a flag, flare, flashlight, or other warning device to warn motorists of the danger of the obstructing smoke. (2) The advisory signs shall be posted along both sides of the highway in plain view and shall state "SMOKE AHEAD" to warn motorists of the danger of obstructing smoke. (b) Further, any person owning or controlling croplands, rangelands, grasslands, pastures, or stubble lands along any Arkansas state primary or secondary highways or along a federal or interstate highway in Arkansas and setting fire to those lands shall notify the sheriff's office of the county where the lands are located that a fire is to be set, the approximate time the fire is to be started, and the location of those lands to be burned. Acts 1989, No. 756, § 1.

(a) (1) Any person owning or controlling croplands, rangelands, grasslands, pastures, or stubble lands along any Arkansas state primary or secondary highways or along a federal or interstate highway in Arkansas and setting fire to those lands so as to cause smoke to obstruct those adjacent roads and highways shall post flaggers or shall post advisory signs along those roads and highways to warn the drivers of all motor vehicles of the obstructing smoke. The flaggers shall be stationed in plain view along the roads and highways which are obstructed by the smoke and shall carry a flag, flare, flashlight, or other warning device to warn motorists of the danger of the obstructing smoke. (2) The advisory signs shall be posted along both sides of the highway in plain view and shall state "SMOKE AHEAD" to warn motorists of the danger of obstructing smoke.

(1) Any person owning or controlling croplands, rangelands, grasslands, pastures, or stubble lands along any Arkansas state primary or secondary highways or along a federal or interstate highway in Arkansas and setting fire to those lands so as to cause smoke to obstruct those adjacent roads and highways shall post flaggers or shall post advisory signs along those roads and highways to warn the drivers of all motor vehicles of the obstructing smoke. The flaggers shall be stationed in plain view along the roads and highways which are obstructed by the smoke and shall carry a flag, flare, flashlight, or other warning device to warn motorists of the danger of the obstructing smoke.

(2) The advisory signs shall be posted along both sides of the highway in plain view and shall state "SMOKE AHEAD" to warn motorists of the danger of obstructing smoke.

(b) Further, any person owning or controlling croplands, rangelands, grasslands, pastures, or stubble lands along any Arkansas state primary or secondary highways or along a federal or interstate highway in Arkansas and setting fire to those lands shall notify the sheriff's office of the county where the lands are located that a fire is to be set, the approximate time the fire is to be started, and the location of those lands to be burned.

Acts 1989, No. 756, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-33-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 33 / Section 27-33-103
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that: (1) The public safety necessitates the continuous development, modernization, and implementation of standards and requirements of law relating to vehicle equipment, in accordance with expert knowledge and opinion; (2) The public safety further requires that these standards and requirements be uniform from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, except to the extent that specific and compelling evidence supports variation; and (3) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles acting upon recommendations of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission and pursuant to the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, provides a just, equitable, and orderly means of promoting the public safety in the manner and within the scope contemplated by this chapter. Acts 1965, No. 5, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2002.

The General Assembly finds that:

(1) The public safety necessitates the continuous development, modernization, and implementation of standards and requirements of law relating to vehicle equipment, in accordance with expert knowledge and opinion;

(2) The public safety further requires that these standards and requirements be uniform from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, except to the extent that specific and compelling evidence supports variation; and

(3) The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles acting upon recommendations of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission and pursuant to the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, provides a just, equitable, and orderly means of promoting the public safety in the manner and within the scope contemplated by this chapter.

Acts 1965, No. 5, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2002.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-51-904
Towing operations - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "towing operation" means an activity on the highway or roadway that involves one (1) or more tow trucks at an accident scene or involves an inoperable vehicle. (b) The driver of a motor vehicle that is approaching a towing operation on a highway or roadway shall: (1) Move when possible into the farthest lane or position from the towing operation; (2) Remain in that lane or position until the driver passes the towing operation; and (3) Otherwise exercise due caution. (c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of violating this section is guilty of a violation. Acts 2007, No. 626, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "towing operation" means an activity on the highway or roadway that involves one (1) or more tow trucks at an accident scene or involves an inoperable vehicle.

(b) The driver of a motor vehicle that is approaching a towing operation on a highway or roadway shall: (1) Move when possible into the farthest lane or position from the towing operation; (2) Remain in that lane or position until the driver passes the towing operation; and (3) Otherwise exercise due caution.

(1) Move when possible into the farthest lane or position from the towing operation;

(2) Remain in that lane or position until the driver passes the towing operation; and

(3) Otherwise exercise due caution.

(c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of violating this section is guilty of a violation.

Acts 2007, No. 626, § 1.