Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-107
Powers and duties generally - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall be vested with the following powers and shall have the following duties: (1) To divide the state highway system into such maintenance and construction districts as the commission deems reasonable and proper for the performance of its duties hereunder; (2) To let all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the roads comprising the state highway system upon such terms and upon such conditions as required by law; (3) To comply fully with the provisions of the present or future federal aid acts. The commission may: (A) Enter into all contracts or agreements with the United States Government relating to the survey, construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads under the provisions of any present or future congressional enactment; (B) Submit any scheme or program for construction or maintenance as may be required by the Federal Highway Administration, or otherwise provided by federal acts; and (C) Do all other things necessary and proper to carry out fully the cooperation contemplated and provided for by present or future acts of the United States Congress for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads in rural or urban areas; (4) To establish a program of current and long-range planning for the state highway system and to develop and coordinate a balanced statewide unified transportation plan for all modes; (5) To establish highway policies and administrative practices for the guidance and direction of the Director of State Highways and Transportation; (6) To prepare the budget request, expenditures programs, and periodical allotments; (7) To investigate highway conditions and official conduct of Arkansas Department of Transportation personnel; (8) To gather and tabulate information and statistics on road building, maintenance, and improvements and to disseminate them through the state through appropriate channels; (9) To employ labor and lease equipment; (10) To establish a merit system under the merit council and a job classification system and a salary scale in the department; (11) To make purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment as provided by law; (12) To sell all obsolete equipment, surplus supplies, and material that cannot be used by the department, and the commission is authorized to furnish evidence of title to the purchaser. Sales shall be made according to law; (13) To adopt rules to implement the commission's powers; (14) To adopt reasonable rules from time to time for the protection of, and covering, traffic on and in the use of the state highway system and in controlling use of, and access to, the highways, except that no provision contained herein shall be construed as repealing the existing "rules of the road"; (15) To bring suits to enforce demands of the state under this chapter and cause all suits to enforce any contracts or demands arising under the provisions of this chapter to be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state; (16) To restrict certain trucks when traveling on freeways with six (6) or more lanes from traveling in the furthermost left lane of the highways and to post signs compliant with the manual and specifications adopted pursuant to § 27-52-104 to notify motorists of the restrictions under this subdivision (a)(16); (17) To establish by properly promulgated and adopted rules reasonable fees that are necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the commission for applications, permits, licenses, and other administrative purposes including but not limited to driveways, logos, billboards, signage, sign visibility, and weight restricted roadway maintenance to support the administration and operation of programs for which the fees are assessed; (18) (A) To propose and submit rules regarding the: (i) Criteria for distribution of funds and the distribution of funds from the: (a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and (b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund; (ii) Spending priority designated for highway construction contracts and public road construction projects by the department and the commission, including the criteria used to establish the spending priority; and (iii) Implementation of the recommendations included in the final report submitted by the Legislative Council resulting from the study of the department required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under Acts 2019, No. 298. (B) (i) The commission shall submit the proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review. (ii) The proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section are not required to be promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., but shall be published after review by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (C) The commission shall submit proposed contracts under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) of this section of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review before the execution of the contracts. (D) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall allow members of the public a reasonable length of time to comment on the proposed rules and contracts submitted under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) and subdivision (a)(18)(C) of this section; and (19) To provide the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council with a report on the progress of each public road construction project of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more at least quarterly or as required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (b) The rules, together with any additions or amendments thereto, prescribed by the commission under the provisions of this chapter shall have the force and effect of law. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any rule or any addition or amendment thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the commission shall have the authority to enter into contracts that combine the design, construction, and construction engineering phases of a project into a single contract that shall be referred to as a "design-build project contract". (d) As used in this section: (1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system; and (2) "Public road construction project" means the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, street, bridge, overpass, interchange, or right-of-way in which the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair is to be performed or is initiated by the department or the commission. Amended by Act 2021, No. 739,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3161, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3160, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 363, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 707,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1362,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 53; Pope's Dig., § 6903; Acts 1953, No. 123, § 5; 1977, No. 192, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.5, 76-217; Acts 2003, No. 460, § 1; 2007, No. 1054, § 1.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall be vested with the following powers and shall have the following duties: (1) To divide the state highway system into such maintenance and construction districts as the commission deems reasonable and proper for the performance of its duties hereunder; (2) To let all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the roads comprising the state highway system upon such terms and upon such conditions as required by law; (3) To comply fully with the provisions of the present or future federal aid acts. The commission may: (A) Enter into all contracts or agreements with the United States Government relating to the survey, construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads under the provisions of any present or future congressional enactment; (B) Submit any scheme or program for construction or maintenance as may be required by the Federal Highway Administration, or otherwise provided by federal acts; and (C) Do all other things necessary and proper to carry out fully the cooperation contemplated and provided for by present or future acts of the United States Congress for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads in rural or urban areas; (4) To establish a program of current and long-range planning for the state highway system and to develop and coordinate a balanced statewide unified transportation plan for all modes; (5) To establish highway policies and administrative practices for the guidance and direction of the Director of State Highways and Transportation; (6) To prepare the budget request, expenditures programs, and periodical allotments; (7) To investigate highway conditions and official conduct of Arkansas Department of Transportation personnel; (8) To gather and tabulate information and statistics on road building, maintenance, and improvements and to disseminate them through the state through appropriate channels; (9) To employ labor and lease equipment; (10) To establish a merit system under the merit council and a job classification system and a salary scale in the department; (11) To make purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment as provided by law; (12) To sell all obsolete equipment, surplus supplies, and material that cannot be used by the department, and the commission is authorized to furnish evidence of title to the purchaser. Sales shall be made according to law; (13) To adopt rules to implement the commission's powers; (14) To adopt reasonable rules from time to time for the protection of, and covering, traffic on and in the use of the state highway system and in controlling use of, and access to, the highways, except that no provision contained herein shall be construed as repealing the existing "rules of the road"; (15) To bring suits to enforce demands of the state under this chapter and cause all suits to enforce any contracts or demands arising under the provisions of this chapter to be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state; (16) To restrict certain trucks when traveling on freeways with six (6) or more lanes from traveling in the furthermost left lane of the highways and to post signs compliant with the manual and specifications adopted pursuant to § 27-52-104 to notify motorists of the restrictions under this subdivision (a)(16); (17) To establish by properly promulgated and adopted rules reasonable fees that are necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the commission for applications, permits, licenses, and other administrative purposes including but not limited to driveways, logos, billboards, signage, sign visibility, and weight restricted roadway maintenance to support the administration and operation of programs for which the fees are assessed; (18) (A) To propose and submit rules regarding the: (i) Criteria for distribution of funds and the distribution of funds from the: (a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and (b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund; (ii) Spending priority designated for highway construction contracts and public road construction projects by the department and the commission, including the criteria used to establish the spending priority; and (iii) Implementation of the recommendations included in the final report submitted by the Legislative Council resulting from the study of the department required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under Acts 2019, No. 298. (B) (i) The commission shall submit the proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review. (ii) The proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section are not required to be promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., but shall be published after review by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (C) The commission shall submit proposed contracts under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) of this section of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review before the execution of the contracts. (D) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall allow members of the public a reasonable length of time to comment on the proposed rules and contracts submitted under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) and subdivision (a)(18)(C) of this section; and (19) To provide the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council with a report on the progress of each public road construction project of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more at least quarterly or as required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

(1) To divide the state highway system into such maintenance and construction districts as the commission deems reasonable and proper for the performance of its duties hereunder;

(2) To let all contracts for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the roads comprising the state highway system upon such terms and upon such conditions as required by law;

(3) To comply fully with the provisions of the present or future federal aid acts. The commission may: (A) Enter into all contracts or agreements with the United States Government relating to the survey, construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads under the provisions of any present or future congressional enactment; (B) Submit any scheme or program for construction or maintenance as may be required by the Federal Highway Administration, or otherwise provided by federal acts; and (C) Do all other things necessary and proper to carry out fully the cooperation contemplated and provided for by present or future acts of the United States Congress for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads in rural or urban areas;

(A) Enter into all contracts or agreements with the United States Government relating to the survey, construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads under the provisions of any present or future congressional enactment;

(B) Submit any scheme or program for construction or maintenance as may be required by the Federal Highway Administration, or otherwise provided by federal acts; and

(C) Do all other things necessary and proper to carry out fully the cooperation contemplated and provided for by present or future acts of the United States Congress for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of roads in rural or urban areas;

(4) To establish a program of current and long-range planning for the state highway system and to develop and coordinate a balanced statewide unified transportation plan for all modes;

(5) To establish highway policies and administrative practices for the guidance and direction of the Director of State Highways and Transportation;

(6) To prepare the budget request, expenditures programs, and periodical allotments;

(7) To investigate highway conditions and official conduct of Arkansas Department of Transportation personnel;

(8) To gather and tabulate information and statistics on road building, maintenance, and improvements and to disseminate them through the state through appropriate channels;

(9) To employ labor and lease equipment;

(10) To establish a merit system under the merit council and a job classification system and a salary scale in the department;

(11) To make purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment as provided by law;

(12) To sell all obsolete equipment, surplus supplies, and material that cannot be used by the department, and the commission is authorized to furnish evidence of title to the purchaser. Sales shall be made according to law;

(13) To adopt rules to implement the commission's powers;

(14) To adopt reasonable rules from time to time for the protection of, and covering, traffic on and in the use of the state highway system and in controlling use of, and access to, the highways, except that no provision contained herein shall be construed as repealing the existing "rules of the road";

(15) To bring suits to enforce demands of the state under this chapter and cause all suits to enforce any contracts or demands arising under the provisions of this chapter to be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state;

(16) To restrict certain trucks when traveling on freeways with six (6) or more lanes from traveling in the furthermost left lane of the highways and to post signs compliant with the manual and specifications adopted pursuant to § 27-52-104 to notify motorists of the restrictions under this subdivision (a)(16);

(17) To establish by properly promulgated and adopted rules reasonable fees that are necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the commission for applications, permits, licenses, and other administrative purposes including but not limited to driveways, logos, billboards, signage, sign visibility, and weight restricted roadway maintenance to support the administration and operation of programs for which the fees are assessed;

(18) (A) To propose and submit rules regarding the: (i) Criteria for distribution of funds and the distribution of funds from the: (a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and (b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund; (ii) Spending priority designated for highway construction contracts and public road construction projects by the department and the commission, including the criteria used to establish the spending priority; and (iii) Implementation of the recommendations included in the final report submitted by the Legislative Council resulting from the study of the department required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under Acts 2019, No. 298. (B) (i) The commission shall submit the proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review. (ii) The proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section are not required to be promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., but shall be published after review by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council. (C) The commission shall submit proposed contracts under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) of this section of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review before the execution of the contracts. (D) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall allow members of the public a reasonable length of time to comment on the proposed rules and contracts submitted under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) and subdivision (a)(18)(C) of this section; and

(A) To propose and submit rules regarding the: (i) Criteria for distribution of funds and the distribution of funds from the: (a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and (b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund; (ii) Spending priority designated for highway construction contracts and public road construction projects by the department and the commission, including the criteria used to establish the spending priority; and (iii) Implementation of the recommendations included in the final report submitted by the Legislative Council resulting from the study of the department required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under Acts 2019, No. 298.

(i) Criteria for distribution of funds and the distribution of funds from the: (a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and (b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund;

(a) State Highway and Transportation Department Fund; and

(b) Road and Bridge Repair, Maintenance, and Grants Fund;

(ii) Spending priority designated for highway construction contracts and public road construction projects by the department and the commission, including the criteria used to establish the spending priority; and

(iii) Implementation of the recommendations included in the final report submitted by the Legislative Council resulting from the study of the department required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council under Acts 2019, No. 298.

(B) (i) The commission shall submit the proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review. (ii) The proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section are not required to be promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., but shall be published after review by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

(i) The commission shall submit the proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review.

(ii) The proposed rules required under subdivision (a)(18)(A) of this section are not required to be promulgated under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., but shall be published after review by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

(C) The commission shall submit proposed contracts under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) of this section of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council for review before the execution of the contracts.

(D) The Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council shall allow members of the public a reasonable length of time to comment on the proposed rules and contracts submitted under subdivision (a)(18)(A)(iii) and subdivision (a)(18)(C) of this section; and

(19) To provide the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council with a report on the progress of each public road construction project of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more at least quarterly or as required by the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council.

(b) The rules, together with any additions or amendments thereto, prescribed by the commission under the provisions of this chapter shall have the force and effect of law. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any rule or any addition or amendment thereto shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the commission shall have the authority to enter into contracts that combine the design, construction, and construction engineering phases of a project into a single contract that shall be referred to as a "design-build project contract".

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system; and (2) "Public road construction project" means the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, street, bridge, overpass, interchange, or right-of-way in which the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair is to be performed or is initiated by the department or the commission.

(1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system; and

(2) "Public road construction project" means the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, street, bridge, overpass, interchange, or right-of-way in which the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair is to be performed or is initiated by the department or the commission.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 739,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3161, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3160, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 363, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2016EX3, No. 1,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 707,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1362,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 53; Pope's Dig., § 6903; Acts 1953, No. 123, § 5; 1977, No. 192, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.5, 76-217; Acts 2003, No. 460, § 1; 2007, No. 1054, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-208
Disposition of gross receipts taxes on gasohol
Status: in_force

The gross receipts taxes levied and collected on gasohol shall be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation to defray, in whole or in part, the cost of constructing, widening, reconstructing, maintaining, resurfacing, or repairing the public highways, and retiring highway indebtedness of this state. These taxes shall be remitted to the department in accordance with this subchapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 413, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 865, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-334.1; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 13.

The gross receipts taxes levied and collected on gasohol shall be used by the Arkansas Department of Transportation to defray, in whole or in part, the cost of constructing, widening, reconstructing, maintaining, resurfacing, or repairing the public highways, and retiring highway indebtedness of this state. These taxes shall be remitted to the department in accordance with this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 413, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 865, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-334.1; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-906 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-50-906
Furnishing of abstracts - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Driver Services may furnish an abstract or driver confirmation record of any driver's record to: (A) The driver on whom the record has been compiled; (B) Any person who has been authorized in writing by the driver to obtain the driver's record; (C) Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses; (D) Any law enforcement officer, who shall use the report only in the line of duty in enforcing the traffic laws of this state; (E) Employers of drivers, provided that the driver has given his or her written consent for the employer to obtain the driver's record; (F) Any insurer licensed to do business in Arkansas or its agents, employees, or contractors in connection with the driving record or driver confirmation record of an insured or applicant and all licensed drivers in the household of the insured or applicant; and (G) A governmental department or agency upon a showing of reasonable cause as to why the driver's record should be issued to the governmental department or agency in order for the governmental department or agency to effectively carry out its statutory duties. (2) (A) A driver's license status report shall be available to rental car companies who otherwise meet the requirements of this section for receiving an abstract of a driver's record upon the payment of one dollar ($1.00) for each license number checked. This fee shall be deposited to the State Treasury into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The Information Network of Arkansas may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically. (b) For purposes of this section, "driver confirmation record" means information in the Office of Driver Services concerning the name, date of birth, and current address of the licensed driver. (c) (1) (A) The fee for an insured's or applicant's driver confirmation record shall be ten cents (10¢) per record. (B) This fee shall be deposited into the fund as a direct revenue to be used by the division. (2) The network may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically. Amended by Act 2017, No. 466,§ 1, eff. 3/13/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1977, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057; Acts 1999, No. 1359, § 1; 2001, No. 1810, § 1.

(a) (1) The Office of Driver Services may furnish an abstract or driver confirmation record of any driver's record to: (A) The driver on whom the record has been compiled; (B) Any person who has been authorized in writing by the driver to obtain the driver's record; (C) Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses; (D) Any law enforcement officer, who shall use the report only in the line of duty in enforcing the traffic laws of this state; (E) Employers of drivers, provided that the driver has given his or her written consent for the employer to obtain the driver's record; (F) Any insurer licensed to do business in Arkansas or its agents, employees, or contractors in connection with the driving record or driver confirmation record of an insured or applicant and all licensed drivers in the household of the insured or applicant; and (G) A governmental department or agency upon a showing of reasonable cause as to why the driver's record should be issued to the governmental department or agency in order for the governmental department or agency to effectively carry out its statutory duties. (2) (A) A driver's license status report shall be available to rental car companies who otherwise meet the requirements of this section for receiving an abstract of a driver's record upon the payment of one dollar ($1.00) for each license number checked. This fee shall be deposited to the State Treasury into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The Information Network of Arkansas may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically.

(1) The Office of Driver Services may furnish an abstract or driver confirmation record of any driver's record to: (A) The driver on whom the record has been compiled; (B) Any person who has been authorized in writing by the driver to obtain the driver's record; (C) Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses; (D) Any law enforcement officer, who shall use the report only in the line of duty in enforcing the traffic laws of this state; (E) Employers of drivers, provided that the driver has given his or her written consent for the employer to obtain the driver's record; (F) Any insurer licensed to do business in Arkansas or its agents, employees, or contractors in connection with the driving record or driver confirmation record of an insured or applicant and all licensed drivers in the household of the insured or applicant; and (G) A governmental department or agency upon a showing of reasonable cause as to why the driver's record should be issued to the governmental department or agency in order for the governmental department or agency to effectively carry out its statutory duties.

(A) The driver on whom the record has been compiled;

(B) Any person who has been authorized in writing by the driver to obtain the driver's record;

(C) Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses;

(D) Any law enforcement officer, who shall use the report only in the line of duty in enforcing the traffic laws of this state;

(E) Employers of drivers, provided that the driver has given his or her written consent for the employer to obtain the driver's record;

(F) Any insurer licensed to do business in Arkansas or its agents, employees, or contractors in connection with the driving record or driver confirmation record of an insured or applicant and all licensed drivers in the household of the insured or applicant; and

(G) A governmental department or agency upon a showing of reasonable cause as to why the driver's record should be issued to the governmental department or agency in order for the governmental department or agency to effectively carry out its statutory duties.

(2) (A) A driver's license status report shall be available to rental car companies who otherwise meet the requirements of this section for receiving an abstract of a driver's record upon the payment of one dollar ($1.00) for each license number checked. This fee shall be deposited to the State Treasury into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The Information Network of Arkansas may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically.

(A) A driver's license status report shall be available to rental car companies who otherwise meet the requirements of this section for receiving an abstract of a driver's record upon the payment of one dollar ($1.00) for each license number checked. This fee shall be deposited to the State Treasury into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(B) The Information Network of Arkansas may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically.

(b) For purposes of this section, "driver confirmation record" means information in the Office of Driver Services concerning the name, date of birth, and current address of the licensed driver.

(c) (1) (A) The fee for an insured's or applicant's driver confirmation record shall be ten cents (10¢) per record. (B) This fee shall be deposited into the fund as a direct revenue to be used by the division. (2) The network may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically.

(1) (A) The fee for an insured's or applicant's driver confirmation record shall be ten cents (10¢) per record. (B) This fee shall be deposited into the fund as a direct revenue to be used by the division.

(A) The fee for an insured's or applicant's driver confirmation record shall be ten cents (10¢) per record.

(B) This fee shall be deposited into the fund as a direct revenue to be used by the division.

(2) The network may charge an additional fee under the Information Network of Arkansas Act, § 25-27-101 et seq., for the service of transmitting this information electronically.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 466,§ 1, eff. 3/13/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 12, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1977, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057; Acts 1999, No. 1359, § 1; 2001, No. 1810, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-126 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-126
Engineers
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall have authority to employ a consulting engineer whenever it deems the services of such an engineer to be necessary or advisable, at a compensation to be agreed on by the commission and the engineer, with the amount of the compensation, however, to be subject in all cases to the approval of the Governor. (b) All district highway engineers and other responsible engineering positions shall be filled by an engineer licensed under the laws of Arkansas. Acts 1927, No. 112, § 16; 1947, No. 103, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-210, 76-211.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall have authority to employ a consulting engineer whenever it deems the services of such an engineer to be necessary or advisable, at a compensation to be agreed on by the commission and the engineer, with the amount of the compensation, however, to be subject in all cases to the approval of the Governor.

(b) All district highway engineers and other responsible engineering positions shall be filled by an engineer licensed under the laws of Arkansas.

Acts 1927, No. 112, § 16; 1947, No. 103, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-210, 76-211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-129 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-129
Oaths
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the State Highway Commission and the Director of State Highways and Transportation, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall take oaths that they will faithfully and honestly execute the duties of their offices during their continuance therein. (b) All employees of the commission shall take the following oath before assuming the duties of their employment: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that so long as I am an employee of the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas or of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, I will give my attention and due diligence to the work of the department, and that I will not accept other employment while in the employ of the department that will interfere with carrying out the responsibilities for my position, nor will I be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any of the contracts, work, or other activity of the Arkansas Department of Transportation other than as employee of the department, nor in the purchase or sale of any material, machinery, or equipment bought for or sold by the department while an employee of the department; that I will not be interested otherwise than as an employee of the state in adding any road to the state highway system or in the improving of any road by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nor in the appointment of any person to any position in connection therewith; and that I will diligently and impartially execute the duties of my employment, and I will never use any information or influence that I may have, by reason of my employment, to gain any pecuniary reward for myself, directly or indirectly, nor will I disclose information so that it may be used by others, [so help me God]." (c) All suits involving the validity of subsection (b) of this section or any portion thereof shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment, and appeals in these suits must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment or decree. Amended by Act 2021, No. 326,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 366, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1933, No. 3, §§ 5, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 6481, 6484; Acts 1949, No. 251, § 2; 1953, No. 123, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.4, 76-206, 76-208.

(a) The members of the State Highway Commission and the Director of State Highways and Transportation, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall take oaths that they will faithfully and honestly execute the duties of their offices during their continuance therein.

(b) All employees of the commission shall take the following oath before assuming the duties of their employment: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that so long as I am an employee of the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas or of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, I will give my attention and due diligence to the work of the department, and that I will not accept other employment while in the employ of the department that will interfere with carrying out the responsibilities for my position, nor will I be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any of the contracts, work, or other activity of the Arkansas Department of Transportation other than as employee of the department, nor in the purchase or sale of any material, machinery, or equipment bought for or sold by the department while an employee of the department; that I will not be interested otherwise than as an employee of the state in adding any road to the state highway system or in the improving of any road by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nor in the appointment of any person to any position in connection therewith; and that I will diligently and impartially execute the duties of my employment, and I will never use any information or influence that I may have, by reason of my employment, to gain any pecuniary reward for myself, directly or indirectly, nor will I disclose information so that it may be used by others, [so help me God]."

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that so long as I am an employee of the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas or of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, I will give my attention and due diligence to the work of the department, and that I will not accept other employment while in the employ of the department that will interfere with carrying out the responsibilities for my position, nor will I be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any of the contracts, work, or other activity of the Arkansas Department of Transportation other than as employee of the department, nor in the purchase or sale of any material, machinery, or equipment bought for or sold by the department while an employee of the department; that I will not be interested otherwise than as an employee of the state in adding any road to the state highway system or in the improving of any road by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nor in the appointment of any person to any position in connection therewith; and that I will diligently and impartially execute the duties of my employment, and I will never use any information or influence that I may have, by reason of my employment, to gain any pecuniary reward for myself, directly or indirectly, nor will I disclose information so that it may be used by others, [so help me God]."

(c) All suits involving the validity of subsection (b) of this section or any portion thereof shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment, and appeals in these suits must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment or decree.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 326,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 366, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1933, No. 3, §§ 5, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 6481, 6484; Acts 1949, No. 251, § 2; 1953, No. 123, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.4, 76-206, 76-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1808 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-14-1808
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,§ 3106, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4621, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1935, No. 183, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6625; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-233.

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,§ 3106, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4621, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 183, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6625; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-233.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-307
Administration
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall: (1) Develop an appropriate form, including provision for a sworn statement of disability, for use by an applicant to request issuance of the special license plate and the special certificate for a person with a disability; (2) Distribute a copy of this subchapter to all appropriate law enforcement agencies charged with enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Code; (3) Adopt procedures and promulgate rules to advise and inform the general public of the provisions of this subchapter and the availability of special license plates and special certificates; (4) Request medical information directly related to determining the eligibility of the applicant for a special license plate or special certificate, which shall be held in strict confidence. The medical information shall be required only when the applicant is applying for the initial issuance of a special license plate or special certificate authorized under the provisions of § 27-15-308 ; (5) Maintain accurate records of the annual number of special license plates and special certificates issued and in inventory; (6) Enter into the permanent record of each applicant the special license number or special certificate number and type of allowable disability of the applicant in a manner that will allow retrieval of the information for statistical use; (7) Include a notice with each application for a special license plate or special certificate informing the applicant and any other person driving for the applicant of the requirements of this subchapter and further specifically informing the applicant that the privilege to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities shall be available only when the person for whom the special plate or certificate was issued or a person with a disability is actually in the vehicle; and (8) Include on the appropriate form for use by an applicant requesting issuance of a van-accessible parking decal a provision to: (A) Obtain information to determine the eligibility of an applicant for a van-accessible parking decal; and (B) Verify with a letter from a physician stating that the person for whom the van-accessible parking decal is issued is a person with a disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport persons who have limited or no use of their legs. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 5, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.7; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 5; 2001, No. 609, § 2; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall:

(1) Develop an appropriate form, including provision for a sworn statement of disability, for use by an applicant to request issuance of the special license plate and the special certificate for a person with a disability;

(2) Distribute a copy of this subchapter to all appropriate law enforcement agencies charged with enforcement of the Motor Vehicle Code;

(3) Adopt procedures and promulgate rules to advise and inform the general public of the provisions of this subchapter and the availability of special license plates and special certificates;

(4) Request medical information directly related to determining the eligibility of the applicant for a special license plate or special certificate, which shall be held in strict confidence. The medical information shall be required only when the applicant is applying for the initial issuance of a special license plate or special certificate authorized under the provisions of § 27-15-308 ;

(5) Maintain accurate records of the annual number of special license plates and special certificates issued and in inventory;

(6) Enter into the permanent record of each applicant the special license number or special certificate number and type of allowable disability of the applicant in a manner that will allow retrieval of the information for statistical use;

(7) Include a notice with each application for a special license plate or special certificate informing the applicant and any other person driving for the applicant of the requirements of this subchapter and further specifically informing the applicant that the privilege to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities shall be available only when the person for whom the special plate or certificate was issued or a person with a disability is actually in the vehicle; and

(8) Include on the appropriate form for use by an applicant requesting issuance of a van-accessible parking decal a provision to: (A) Obtain information to determine the eligibility of an applicant for a van-accessible parking decal; and (B) Verify with a letter from a physician stating that the person for whom the van-accessible parking decal is issued is a person with a disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport persons who have limited or no use of their legs.

(A) Obtain information to determine the eligibility of an applicant for a van-accessible parking decal; and

(B) Verify with a letter from a physician stating that the person for whom the van-accessible parking decal is issued is a person with a disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport persons who have limited or no use of their legs.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 5, eff. 11/13/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.7; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 5; 2001, No. 609, § 2; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-301
Text of compact
Status: in_force

The Chairman of the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas, acting on behalf of this state, is authorized to execute a compact, to be known as the "Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact," in substantially the following form, with the State of Mississippi, and the General Assembly signifies in advance its approval and ratification of such compact, to wit: ARKANSAS-MISSISSIPPI GREAT RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION COMPACT ARTICLE I The purpose of this Compact is to promote the construction of a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge connecting the States of Mississippi and Arkansas at or near Rosedale, Mississippi; and McGehee and Dumas, Arkansas, and to establish a joint interstate authority to assist in these efforts. ARTICLE II This Compact shall become effective immediately as to the States ratifying it whenever the States of Arkansas and Mississippi have ratified it and Congress has given consent thereto. ARTICLE III (a) The States which are parties to this Compact (hereinafter referred to as "party states") do hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Authority (hereinafter referred to as "the authority"). The membership of each authority shall consist of five (5) representatives from the State of Mississippi, to be selected in such manner as may be provided by the laws enacted by the Legislature of the State of Mississippi, and five (5) members from the State of Arkansas, to be selected in such manner as determined by laws enacted by the Arkansas General Assembly. The terms of the members of such authority from each of the party states, the method of appointing successor members, and the method of filling vacancies on the authorities of the party states, shall be determined by the laws of Mississippi and Arkansas. (b) The members of the authority shall not be compensated for services on the authority, but each member shall be entitled to actual and reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings or incurred otherwise in the performance of his/her duties as a member of the authority. (c) The members of the authority shall meet upon the call of the chairman and hold such other meetings as its business may require. Special meetings of the authority may be called by the chairman or upon written request of a majority of the members of the authority from each of the party states. The authority shall choose annually a chairman and vice chairman from its members, and the chairmanship shall rotate each year among the party states, in order of their acceptance of this compact. (d) The secretary of the authority (hereinafter provided for) shall notify each member in writing of all meetings of the authority in such a manner and under such rules and regulations as the authority may prescribe. (e) The authority shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; and the secretary shall keep a record of all its business and shall furnish a copy thereof to each member of the authority. (f) It shall be the duty of the authority, in general, to promote, encourage, and coordinate the efforts of the party states to secure the development of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge at or near Rosedale, Mississippi and McGehee-Dumas, Arkansas. Toward this end, the authority shall have power to: (i) Hold hearings; (ii) Conduct studies and surveys of all problems, benefits, and other matters associated with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, and to make reports thereon; (iii) Acquire by gift, grant or otherwise, from local, state, federal, or private sources, such money or property as may be provided for the proper performance of their function, and to hold and dispose of the same; (iv) Cooperate with other public or private groups, whether local, state, regional, or national, having an interest in the bridge construction; (v) Formulate and execute plans and policies for emphasizing the purpose of this Compact before the Congress of the United States and other appropriate officers and agencies of the United States; and (vi) Negotiate with one or more railroads in the State of Mississippi and the State of Arkansas, and with the appropriate federal authorities for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a combined highway-railroad bridge, with the cost of the railroad portion of the bridge to be provided from sources other than funds of the two party states, unless moneys to defray part or all of the cost of constructing such railroad portion of the bridge is appropriated by the legislatures of the party states. If necessary, the authority may enter into a contract with one or more railroads and/or the appropriate agencies of Congress to borrow funds for the construction of such railroad portion of the bridge, to be reimbursed, including all costs of principal, interest and other costs in connection with such indebtedness, by revenues derived from rental fees, grants, or other charges, with such indebtedness to be secured solely by a pledge of such revenues, and such indebtedness shall not be an obligation upon the revenues or the full faith and credit of the party states to this compact, unless laws authorizing such pledge are enacted by the party states; (vii) Exercise such other powers as may be appropriate to enable it to accomplish its functions and duties in connection with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge, and to carry out the purposes of this compact. ARTICLE IV The authority shall appoint a secretary, who shall be a person familiar with the nature, procedures, and significance of the bridge construction and the informational, educational, and publicity methods of stimulating general interest in such developments, and who shall be the compact administrator. The term of office of the secretary shall be at the pleasure of the authority and such officer shall receive such compensation as the authority shall prescribe. The secretary shall maintain custody of the authority's books, records, and papers, which shall be kept by the secretary at the office of the authority, and shall perform all functions and duties and exercise all powers and authorities which may be delegated to the secretary of the authority. ARTICLE V Each party state agrees that its legislature may, in its discretion, from time to time make available and pay over to the authority funds for the establishment and operation of the authority. The contribution of each party state will be in equal amounts. ARTICLE VI Nothing in this compact shall be construed so as to conflict with any existing statute, or to limit the powers of any party state, or to repeal or prevent legislation, or to authorize or permit curtailment or diminution of any other bridge project, or to affect any existing or future cooperative arrangement or relationship between any federal agency and a party state. ARTICLE VII This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each party state until the legislature or governor of each or either state takes into action to withdraw therefrom; provided that such withdrawal shall not become effective until six (6) months after the date of the action taken by the legislature or governor. Notice of such action shall be given to the other party state or states by the secretary of state of the party state which takes such action. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2105.

The Chairman of the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas, acting on behalf of this state, is authorized to execute a compact, to be known as the "Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact," in substantially the following form, with the State of Mississippi, and the General Assembly signifies in advance its approval and ratification of such compact, to wit:

ARKANSAS-MISSISSIPPI GREAT RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION COMPACT

ARTICLE I The purpose of this Compact is to promote the construction of a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge connecting the States of Mississippi and Arkansas at or near Rosedale, Mississippi; and McGehee and Dumas, Arkansas, and to establish a joint interstate authority to assist in these efforts.

ARTICLE II This Compact shall become effective immediately as to the States ratifying it whenever the States of Arkansas and Mississippi have ratified it and Congress has given consent thereto.

ARTICLE III (a) The States which are parties to this Compact (hereinafter referred to as "party states") do hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Authority (hereinafter referred to as "the authority"). The membership of each authority shall consist of five (5) representatives from the State of Mississippi, to be selected in such manner as may be provided by the laws enacted by the Legislature of the State of Mississippi, and five (5) members from the State of Arkansas, to be selected in such manner as determined by laws enacted by the Arkansas General Assembly. The terms of the members of such authority from each of the party states, the method of appointing successor members, and the method of filling vacancies on the authorities of the party states, shall be determined by the laws of Mississippi and Arkansas. (b) The members of the authority shall not be compensated for services on the authority, but each member shall be entitled to actual and reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings or incurred otherwise in the performance of his/her duties as a member of the authority. (c) The members of the authority shall meet upon the call of the chairman and hold such other meetings as its business may require. Special meetings of the authority may be called by the chairman or upon written request of a majority of the members of the authority from each of the party states. The authority shall choose annually a chairman and vice chairman from its members, and the chairmanship shall rotate each year among the party states, in order of their acceptance of this compact. (d) The secretary of the authority (hereinafter provided for) shall notify each member in writing of all meetings of the authority in such a manner and under such rules and regulations as the authority may prescribe. (e) The authority shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; and the secretary shall keep a record of all its business and shall furnish a copy thereof to each member of the authority. (f) It shall be the duty of the authority, in general, to promote, encourage, and coordinate the efforts of the party states to secure the development of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge at or near Rosedale, Mississippi and McGehee-Dumas, Arkansas. Toward this end, the authority shall have power to: (i) Hold hearings; (ii) Conduct studies and surveys of all problems, benefits, and other matters associated with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, and to make reports thereon; (iii) Acquire by gift, grant or otherwise, from local, state, federal, or private sources, such money or property as may be provided for the proper performance of their function, and to hold and dispose of the same; (iv) Cooperate with other public or private groups, whether local, state, regional, or national, having an interest in the bridge construction; (v) Formulate and execute plans and policies for emphasizing the purpose of this Compact before the Congress of the United States and other appropriate officers and agencies of the United States; and (vi) Negotiate with one or more railroads in the State of Mississippi and the State of Arkansas, and with the appropriate federal authorities for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a combined highway-railroad bridge, with the cost of the railroad portion of the bridge to be provided from sources other than funds of the two party states, unless moneys to defray part or all of the cost of constructing such railroad portion of the bridge is appropriated by the legislatures of the party states. If necessary, the authority may enter into a contract with one or more railroads and/or the appropriate agencies of Congress to borrow funds for the construction of such railroad portion of the bridge, to be reimbursed, including all costs of principal, interest and other costs in connection with such indebtedness, by revenues derived from rental fees, grants, or other charges, with such indebtedness to be secured solely by a pledge of such revenues, and such indebtedness shall not be an obligation upon the revenues or the full faith and credit of the party states to this compact, unless laws authorizing such pledge are enacted by the party states; (vii) Exercise such other powers as may be appropriate to enable it to accomplish its functions and duties in connection with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge, and to carry out the purposes of this compact.

(a) The States which are parties to this Compact (hereinafter referred to as "party states") do hereby establish and create a joint agency which shall be known as the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Authority (hereinafter referred to as "the authority"). The membership of each authority shall consist of five (5) representatives from the State of Mississippi, to be selected in such manner as may be provided by the laws enacted by the Legislature of the State of Mississippi, and five (5) members from the State of Arkansas, to be selected in such manner as determined by laws enacted by the Arkansas General Assembly. The terms of the members of such authority from each of the party states, the method of appointing successor members, and the method of filling vacancies on the authorities of the party states, shall be determined by the laws of Mississippi and Arkansas.

(b) The members of the authority shall not be compensated for services on the authority, but each member shall be entitled to actual and reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings or incurred otherwise in the performance of his/her duties as a member of the authority.

(c) The members of the authority shall meet upon the call of the chairman and hold such other meetings as its business may require. Special meetings of the authority may be called by the chairman or upon written request of a majority of the members of the authority from each of the party states. The authority shall choose annually a chairman and vice chairman from its members, and the chairmanship shall rotate each year among the party states, in order of their acceptance of this compact.

(d) The secretary of the authority (hereinafter provided for) shall notify each member in writing of all meetings of the authority in such a manner and under such rules and regulations as the authority may prescribe.

(e) The authority shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; and the secretary shall keep a record of all its business and shall furnish a copy thereof to each member of the authority.

(f) It shall be the duty of the authority, in general, to promote, encourage, and coordinate the efforts of the party states to secure the development of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge at or near Rosedale, Mississippi and McGehee-Dumas, Arkansas. Toward this end, the authority shall have power to: (i) Hold hearings; (ii) Conduct studies and surveys of all problems, benefits, and other matters associated with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, and to make reports thereon; (iii) Acquire by gift, grant or otherwise, from local, state, federal, or private sources, such money or property as may be provided for the proper performance of their function, and to hold and dispose of the same; (iv) Cooperate with other public or private groups, whether local, state, regional, or national, having an interest in the bridge construction; (v) Formulate and execute plans and policies for emphasizing the purpose of this Compact before the Congress of the United States and other appropriate officers and agencies of the United States; and (vi) Negotiate with one or more railroads in the State of Mississippi and the State of Arkansas, and with the appropriate federal authorities for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a combined highway-railroad bridge, with the cost of the railroad portion of the bridge to be provided from sources other than funds of the two party states, unless moneys to defray part or all of the cost of constructing such railroad portion of the bridge is appropriated by the legislatures of the party states. If necessary, the authority may enter into a contract with one or more railroads and/or the appropriate agencies of Congress to borrow funds for the construction of such railroad portion of the bridge, to be reimbursed, including all costs of principal, interest and other costs in connection with such indebtedness, by revenues derived from rental fees, grants, or other charges, with such indebtedness to be secured solely by a pledge of such revenues, and such indebtedness shall not be an obligation upon the revenues or the full faith and credit of the party states to this compact, unless laws authorizing such pledge are enacted by the party states; (vii) Exercise such other powers as may be appropriate to enable it to accomplish its functions and duties in connection with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge, and to carry out the purposes of this compact.

(i) Hold hearings;

(ii) Conduct studies and surveys of all problems, benefits, and other matters associated with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, and to make reports thereon;

(iii) Acquire by gift, grant or otherwise, from local, state, federal, or private sources, such money or property as may be provided for the proper performance of their function, and to hold and dispose of the same;

(iv) Cooperate with other public or private groups, whether local, state, regional, or national, having an interest in the bridge construction;

(v) Formulate and execute plans and policies for emphasizing the purpose of this Compact before the Congress of the United States and other appropriate officers and agencies of the United States; and

(vi) Negotiate with one or more railroads in the State of Mississippi and the State of Arkansas, and with the appropriate federal authorities for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a combined highway-railroad bridge, with the cost of the railroad portion of the bridge to be provided from sources other than funds of the two party states, unless moneys to defray part or all of the cost of constructing such railroad portion of the bridge is appropriated by the legislatures of the party states. If necessary, the authority may enter into a contract with one or more railroads and/or the appropriate agencies of Congress to borrow funds for the construction of such railroad portion of the bridge, to be reimbursed, including all costs of principal, interest and other costs in connection with such indebtedness, by revenues derived from rental fees, grants, or other charges, with such indebtedness to be secured solely by a pledge of such revenues, and such indebtedness shall not be an obligation upon the revenues or the full faith and credit of the party states to this compact, unless laws authorizing such pledge are enacted by the party states;

(vii) Exercise such other powers as may be appropriate to enable it to accomplish its functions and duties in connection with the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge as a highway bridge or a combined highway-railroad bridge, and to carry out the purposes of this compact.

ARTICLE IV The authority shall appoint a secretary, who shall be a person familiar with the nature, procedures, and significance of the bridge construction and the informational, educational, and publicity methods of stimulating general interest in such developments, and who shall be the compact administrator. The term of office of the secretary shall be at the pleasure of the authority and such officer shall receive such compensation as the authority shall prescribe. The secretary shall maintain custody of the authority's books, records, and papers, which shall be kept by the secretary at the office of the authority, and shall perform all functions and duties and exercise all powers and authorities which may be delegated to the secretary of the authority.

ARTICLE V Each party state agrees that its legislature may, in its discretion, from time to time make available and pay over to the authority funds for the establishment and operation of the authority. The contribution of each party state will be in equal amounts.

ARTICLE VI Nothing in this compact shall be construed so as to conflict with any existing statute, or to limit the powers of any party state, or to repeal or prevent legislation, or to authorize or permit curtailment or diminution of any other bridge project, or to affect any existing or future cooperative arrangement or relationship between any federal agency and a party state.

ARTICLE VII This compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each party state until the legislature or governor of each or either state takes into action to withdraw therefrom; provided that such withdrawal shall not become effective until six (6) months after the date of the action taken by the legislature or governor. Notice of such action shall be given to the other party state or states by the secretary of state of the party state which takes such action.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-913 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-913
Sale of motor vehicles to be dismantled, etc
Status: in_force

(a) Any owner who sells a motor vehicle to be used as scrap or to be dismantled or destroyed shall assign a certificate of title thereto to the purchaser and shall deliver the certificate, as assigned, to the Office of Motor Vehicle with a notice that the vehicle is to be dismantled. (b) (1) If the motor vehicle has been in existence for at least twenty-five (25) years and a certificate of title is not available, the purchaser shall deliver a bill of sale in lieu of the certificate of title to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) (A) The bill of sale shall identify the make, model, and serial number of the motor vehicle, and this information shall be verified by a municipal police officer's, sheriff's, or deputy sheriff's signature on the bill of sale. (B) (i) The verifying law enforcement officer shall cause the bill of sale to be forwarded to the Office of Motor Vehicle, and for such service the city or county, as the case may be, shall receive a five dollar ($5.00) fee, which shall be placed in the city or county general fund. (ii) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall thereupon cancel the certificate of title to the motor vehicle and record the notice that the motor vehicle is to be dismantled, which shall authorize the person to possess or transport the motor vehicle or to transfer ownership thereto by endorsement on the bill of sale. (c) A certificate of title shall not again be issued for a vehicle for which a notice of intent to dismantle has been recorded, except upon certification within ninety (90) days of the date of filing, from the person filing the notice, that the notice of intent to dismantle was filed in error. (d) The term "motor vehicle", as used in this section, shall not be applicable to any vehicle which meets each and every one of the following conditions: (1) Is so badly damaged or deteriorated as to be inoperable; (2) Is not equipped with parts and accessories which are essential to the operation of a motor vehicle; (3) Does not have a current license plate or plates; (4) Is over ten (10) years of age; (5) Is not equipped with a gas tank; (6) Is not equipped with tires; and (7) Has no value except as junk. Amended by Act 2013, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 59; 1959, No. 307, § 8; 1981, No. 886, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-159; Acts 1997, No. 809, § 3; 2001, No. 328, § 1.

(a) Any owner who sells a motor vehicle to be used as scrap or to be dismantled or destroyed shall assign a certificate of title thereto to the purchaser and shall deliver the certificate, as assigned, to the Office of Motor Vehicle with a notice that the vehicle is to be dismantled.

(b) (1) If the motor vehicle has been in existence for at least twenty-five (25) years and a certificate of title is not available, the purchaser shall deliver a bill of sale in lieu of the certificate of title to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) (A) The bill of sale shall identify the make, model, and serial number of the motor vehicle, and this information shall be verified by a municipal police officer's, sheriff's, or deputy sheriff's signature on the bill of sale. (B) (i) The verifying law enforcement officer shall cause the bill of sale to be forwarded to the Office of Motor Vehicle, and for such service the city or county, as the case may be, shall receive a five dollar ($5.00) fee, which shall be placed in the city or county general fund. (ii) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall thereupon cancel the certificate of title to the motor vehicle and record the notice that the motor vehicle is to be dismantled, which shall authorize the person to possess or transport the motor vehicle or to transfer ownership thereto by endorsement on the bill of sale.

(1) If the motor vehicle has been in existence for at least twenty-five (25) years and a certificate of title is not available, the purchaser shall deliver a bill of sale in lieu of the certificate of title to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2) (A) The bill of sale shall identify the make, model, and serial number of the motor vehicle, and this information shall be verified by a municipal police officer's, sheriff's, or deputy sheriff's signature on the bill of sale. (B) (i) The verifying law enforcement officer shall cause the bill of sale to be forwarded to the Office of Motor Vehicle, and for such service the city or county, as the case may be, shall receive a five dollar ($5.00) fee, which shall be placed in the city or county general fund. (ii) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall thereupon cancel the certificate of title to the motor vehicle and record the notice that the motor vehicle is to be dismantled, which shall authorize the person to possess or transport the motor vehicle or to transfer ownership thereto by endorsement on the bill of sale.

(A) The bill of sale shall identify the make, model, and serial number of the motor vehicle, and this information shall be verified by a municipal police officer's, sheriff's, or deputy sheriff's signature on the bill of sale.

(B) (i) The verifying law enforcement officer shall cause the bill of sale to be forwarded to the Office of Motor Vehicle, and for such service the city or county, as the case may be, shall receive a five dollar ($5.00) fee, which shall be placed in the city or county general fund. (ii) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall thereupon cancel the certificate of title to the motor vehicle and record the notice that the motor vehicle is to be dismantled, which shall authorize the person to possess or transport the motor vehicle or to transfer ownership thereto by endorsement on the bill of sale.

(i) The verifying law enforcement officer shall cause the bill of sale to be forwarded to the Office of Motor Vehicle, and for such service the city or county, as the case may be, shall receive a five dollar ($5.00) fee, which shall be placed in the city or county general fund.

(ii) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall thereupon cancel the certificate of title to the motor vehicle and record the notice that the motor vehicle is to be dismantled, which shall authorize the person to possess or transport the motor vehicle or to transfer ownership thereto by endorsement on the bill of sale.

(c) A certificate of title shall not again be issued for a vehicle for which a notice of intent to dismantle has been recorded, except upon certification within ninety (90) days of the date of filing, from the person filing the notice, that the notice of intent to dismantle was filed in error.

(d) The term "motor vehicle", as used in this section, shall not be applicable to any vehicle which meets each and every one of the following conditions: (1) Is so badly damaged or deteriorated as to be inoperable; (2) Is not equipped with parts and accessories which are essential to the operation of a motor vehicle; (3) Does not have a current license plate or plates; (4) Is over ten (10) years of age; (5) Is not equipped with a gas tank; (6) Is not equipped with tires; and (7) Has no value except as junk.

(1) Is so badly damaged or deteriorated as to be inoperable;

(2) Is not equipped with parts and accessories which are essential to the operation of a motor vehicle;

(3) Does not have a current license plate or plates;

(4) Is over ten (10) years of age;

(5) Is not equipped with a gas tank;

(6) Is not equipped with tires; and

(7) Has no value except as junk.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 560,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 59; 1959, No. 307, § 8; 1981, No. 886, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-159; Acts 1997, No. 809, § 3; 2001, No. 328, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-127 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-127
Disqualification of noncommercial driver license holder
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of §§ 27-23-112 - 27-23-114 shall apply equally to drivers of a commercial motor vehicle who have not been issued a commercial driver license. Any person convicted of any of the listed offenses shall be prohibited from obtaining a commercial driver license during the disqualification period or periods provided in § 27-23-112 . (b) The disqualification of a noncommercial driver license driver pursuant to this section shall be recorded and reported by the Office of Driver Services in the same manner as a disqualification of a driver holding a commercial driver license. Acts 1995, No. 921, § 7.

(a) The provisions of §§ 27-23-112 - 27-23-114 shall apply equally to drivers of a commercial motor vehicle who have not been issued a commercial driver license. Any person convicted of any of the listed offenses shall be prohibited from obtaining a commercial driver license during the disqualification period or periods provided in § 27-23-112 .

(b) The disqualification of a noncommercial driver license driver pursuant to this section shall be recorded and reported by the Office of Driver Services in the same manner as a disqualification of a driver holding a commercial driver license.

Acts 1995, No. 921, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-35-213
Persons permitted to stop and direct traffic
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the requirements on persons and payloads issued overweight or oversize permits to move on Arkansas highways under § 27-35-210 , a person issued an overweight or oversize permit under this subchapter shall be authorized to temporarily stop or halt traffic and safely direct, control, and regulate traffic around the overweight or oversize payload while maneuvering his or her overweight or oversize payloads on or off the public streets or highways. (b) Provided, however, that no overweight or oversize permitted payload shall ever halt or stop traffic on a public street or highway while maneuvering on or off the street or highway for more than three (3) minutes or stop or halt traffic within five hundred feet (500') from the crest of a hill. Acts 1991, No. 918, § 1.

(a) In addition to the requirements on persons and payloads issued overweight or oversize permits to move on Arkansas highways under § 27-35-210 , a person issued an overweight or oversize permit under this subchapter shall be authorized to temporarily stop or halt traffic and safely direct, control, and regulate traffic around the overweight or oversize payload while maneuvering his or her overweight or oversize payloads on or off the public streets or highways.

(b) Provided, however, that no overweight or oversize permitted payload shall ever halt or stop traffic on a public street or highway while maneuvering on or off the street or highway for more than three (3) minutes or stop or halt traffic within five hundred feet (500') from the crest of a hill.

Acts 1991, No. 918, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-37-205
Certain vehicles to carry flares or other warning devices
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate any motor truck, passenger bus, truck tractor, or any motor vehicle towing a house trailer upon any highway outside the corporate limits of municipalities at any time from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise unless there shall be carried in the vehicle the following equipment except as provided in subsection (b) of this section: (1) (A) At least three (3) flares, three (3) red electric lanterns, or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors, each of which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of not less than six hundred feet (600') under normal atmospheric conditions at nighttime. (B) (i) No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless the equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her. (ii) No portable reflector unit shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her; (2) At least three (3) red-burning fusees, unless red electric lanterns or red portable emergency reflectors are carried; and (3) At least two (2) red cloth flags, not less than twelve inches (12") square, with standards to support the flags. (b) (1) At the time and under conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle used for the transportation of explosives, any cargo tank truck used for the transportation of flammable liquids or compressed gases, or any motor vehicle using compressed gas as a fuel unless there shall be carried in the vehicle three (3) red electric lanterns or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (2) There shall not be carried in any such vehicle any flares, fusees, or signals produced by flame. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 131; Pope's Dig., § 6791; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 52; 1971, No. 80, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-722.

(a) No person shall operate any motor truck, passenger bus, truck tractor, or any motor vehicle towing a house trailer upon any highway outside the corporate limits of municipalities at any time from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise unless there shall be carried in the vehicle the following equipment except as provided in subsection (b) of this section: (1) (A) At least three (3) flares, three (3) red electric lanterns, or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors, each of which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of not less than six hundred feet (600') under normal atmospheric conditions at nighttime. (B) (i) No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless the equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her. (ii) No portable reflector unit shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her; (2) At least three (3) red-burning fusees, unless red electric lanterns or red portable emergency reflectors are carried; and (3) At least two (2) red cloth flags, not less than twelve inches (12") square, with standards to support the flags.

(1) (A) At least three (3) flares, three (3) red electric lanterns, or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors, each of which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of not less than six hundred feet (600') under normal atmospheric conditions at nighttime. (B) (i) No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless the equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her. (ii) No portable reflector unit shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her;

(A) At least three (3) flares, three (3) red electric lanterns, or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors, each of which shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of not less than six hundred feet (600') under normal atmospheric conditions at nighttime.

(B) (i) No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless the equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her. (ii) No portable reflector unit shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her;

(i) No flare, fusee, electric lantern, or cloth warning flag shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless the equipment is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her.

(ii) No portable reflector unit shall be used for the purpose of compliance with the requirements of this subsection unless it is so designed and constructed as to be capable of reflecting red light clearly visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') under normal atmospheric conditions at night when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps and unless it is of a type which has been submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and approved by him or her;

(2) At least three (3) red-burning fusees, unless red electric lanterns or red portable emergency reflectors are carried; and

(3) At least two (2) red cloth flags, not less than twelve inches (12") square, with standards to support the flags.

(b) (1) At the time and under conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle used for the transportation of explosives, any cargo tank truck used for the transportation of flammable liquids or compressed gases, or any motor vehicle using compressed gas as a fuel unless there shall be carried in the vehicle three (3) red electric lanterns or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (2) There shall not be carried in any such vehicle any flares, fusees, or signals produced by flame.

(1) At the time and under conditions stated in subsection (a) of this section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle used for the transportation of explosives, any cargo tank truck used for the transportation of flammable liquids or compressed gases, or any motor vehicle using compressed gas as a fuel unless there shall be carried in the vehicle three (3) red electric lanterns or three (3) portable red emergency reflectors meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(2) There shall not be carried in any such vehicle any flares, fusees, or signals produced by flame.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 131; Pope's Dig., § 6791; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 52; 1971, No. 80, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-722.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-219 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-219
Lamps on farm tractors and equipment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled farm equipment unit or implement of husbandry not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of that vehicle. (2) They shall also be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle. (b) Every self-propelled unit of farm equipment not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , in addition to the lamps required in subsection (a) of this section, be equipped with two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (c) Every combination of farm tractor and towed unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with the following lamps: (1) At least one (1) lamp mounted to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme left projection of the combination and displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the combination; and (2) Two (2) lamps each displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the combination or, as an alternative, at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps. (d) (1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with two (2) single-beam or multiple-beam headlamps meeting the requirements of § 27-36-210 and at least one (1) red lamp visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear. (2) Every self-propelled unit of farm equipment, other than a farm tractor, shall have two (2) red lamps or, as an alternative, one (1) red lamp and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (e) Every combination of farm tractor and towed farm equipment or towed implement of husbandry equipped with an electric lighting system shall at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 be equipped with lamps as follows: (1) The farm tractor element of every such combination shall be equipped as required in subsection (d) of this section; (2) The towed unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry element of the combination shall be equipped with two (2) red lamps visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear or, as an alternative, two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps; and (3) These combinations shall also be equipped with a lamp displaying a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear. (f) (1) The lamps and reflectors required in this section shall be so positioned as to show from front and rear, as nearly as practicable, the extreme projection of the vehicle carrying them on the side of the roadway used in passing the vehicle. (2) If a farm tractor, or a unit of farm equipment, whether self-propelled or towed, is equipped with two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the front or two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the rear, the lamps or reflectors shall be so positioned that the extreme projections both to the left and to the right of the vehicle shall be indicated as nearly as practicable. (g) (1) Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles and vehicles referred to in §§ 27-36-102 and 27-37-102 not specifically required by the provisions of this subchapter to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, shall, at all times specified in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the vehicle. (2) Those vehicles shall also be equipped with two (2) lamps displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle or, as an alternative, one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors, visible for distances of one hundred feet (100') to six hundred feet (600') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 111; Pope's Dig., § 6771; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 45; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-709.

(a) (1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled farm equipment unit or implement of husbandry not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of that vehicle. (2) They shall also be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle.

(1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled farm equipment unit or implement of husbandry not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of that vehicle.

(2) They shall also be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle.

(b) Every self-propelled unit of farm equipment not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , in addition to the lamps required in subsection (a) of this section, be equipped with two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.

(c) Every combination of farm tractor and towed unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry not equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with the following lamps: (1) At least one (1) lamp mounted to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme left projection of the combination and displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the combination; and (2) Two (2) lamps each displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the combination or, as an alternative, at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps.

(1) At least one (1) lamp mounted to indicate, as nearly as practicable, the extreme left projection of the combination and displaying a white light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the combination; and

(2) Two (2) lamps each displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the combination or, as an alternative, at least one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps.

(d) (1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with two (2) single-beam or multiple-beam headlamps meeting the requirements of § 27-36-210 and at least one (1) red lamp visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear. (2) Every self-propelled unit of farm equipment, other than a farm tractor, shall have two (2) red lamps or, as an alternative, one (1) red lamp and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.

(1) Every farm tractor and every self-propelled unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry equipped with an electric lighting system shall, at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with two (2) single-beam or multiple-beam headlamps meeting the requirements of § 27-36-210 and at least one (1) red lamp visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear.

(2) Every self-propelled unit of farm equipment, other than a farm tractor, shall have two (2) red lamps or, as an alternative, one (1) red lamp and two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.

(e) Every combination of farm tractor and towed farm equipment or towed implement of husbandry equipped with an electric lighting system shall at all times mentioned in § 27-36-204 be equipped with lamps as follows: (1) The farm tractor element of every such combination shall be equipped as required in subsection (d) of this section; (2) The towed unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry element of the combination shall be equipped with two (2) red lamps visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear or, as an alternative, two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps; and (3) These combinations shall also be equipped with a lamp displaying a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear.

(1) The farm tractor element of every such combination shall be equipped as required in subsection (d) of this section;

(2) The towed unit of farm equipment or implement of husbandry element of the combination shall be equipped with two (2) red lamps visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear or, as an alternative, two (2) red reflectors visible from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps; and

(3) These combinations shall also be equipped with a lamp displaying a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible when lighted from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear.

(f) (1) The lamps and reflectors required in this section shall be so positioned as to show from front and rear, as nearly as practicable, the extreme projection of the vehicle carrying them on the side of the roadway used in passing the vehicle. (2) If a farm tractor, or a unit of farm equipment, whether self-propelled or towed, is equipped with two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the front or two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the rear, the lamps or reflectors shall be so positioned that the extreme projections both to the left and to the right of the vehicle shall be indicated as nearly as practicable.

(1) The lamps and reflectors required in this section shall be so positioned as to show from front and rear, as nearly as practicable, the extreme projection of the vehicle carrying them on the side of the roadway used in passing the vehicle.

(2) If a farm tractor, or a unit of farm equipment, whether self-propelled or towed, is equipped with two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the front or two (2) or more lamps or reflectors visible from the rear, the lamps or reflectors shall be so positioned that the extreme projections both to the left and to the right of the vehicle shall be indicated as nearly as practicable.

(g) (1) Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles and vehicles referred to in §§ 27-36-102 and 27-37-102 not specifically required by the provisions of this subchapter to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, shall, at all times specified in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the vehicle. (2) Those vehicles shall also be equipped with two (2) lamps displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle or, as an alternative, one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors, visible for distances of one hundred feet (100') to six hundred feet (600') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps.

(1) Every vehicle, including animal-drawn vehicles and vehicles referred to in §§ 27-36-102 and 27-37-102 not specifically required by the provisions of this subchapter to be equipped with lamps or other lighting devices, shall, at all times specified in § 27-36-204 , be equipped with at least one (1) lamp displaying a white light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the front of the vehicle.

(2) Those vehicles shall also be equipped with two (2) lamps displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear of the vehicle or, as an alternative, one (1) lamp displaying a red light visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear and two (2) red reflectors, visible for distances of one hundred feet (100') to six hundred feet (600') to the rear when illuminated by the upper beams of headlamps.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 111; Pope's Dig., § 6771; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 45; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-709.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-603
Existing special license plates
Status: in_force

The miscellaneous nominal fee special license plates with the specific eligibility criteria that were in existence before April 13, 2005, and that are contained in this subchapter shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4717, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The miscellaneous nominal fee special license plates with the specific eligibility criteria that were in existence before April 13, 2005, and that are contained in this subchapter shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4717, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-110
Hold on release from storage facility authorized - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Operational motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is driven under its own power out of a storage facility; and (2) "Proof of compliance" means: (A) An order of a court of competent jurisdiction issued under § 27-22-103(b) ; (B) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (C) An insurance policy that meets the requirements of § 27-22-104 . (b) (1) A law enforcement agency that impounds a motor vehicle under § 27-22-109 may place a hold on the release of an operational motor vehicle from a storage facility consistent with § 27-50-1206(a)(3) until the owner or operator of the motor vehicle provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency. (2) If the owner or operator provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall release the hold on the vehicle and notify the storage facility in writing of the release. (c) The following vehicles are exempt from a hold on release under this section: (1) A salvage vehicle as defined under § 27-14-2301 that is acquired by an insurance company; (2) A motor vehicle that is incapable of being driven out of the storage facility under its own power and is removed by a towing firm licensed by and subject to the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; (3) A motor vehicle acquired by a lienholder if the lienholder provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of either a repossession title or an affidavit that the lienholder is entitled to take immediate possession of the vehicle; and (B) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 ; or (4) A motor vehicle acquired subsequent to impounding by a transferee if the transferee provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of an affidavit that the transferee has obtained all right, title, and interest in the vehicle; (B) A copy of the document transferring ownership of the vehicle; and (C) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 . Acts 2011, No. 1046, § 3.

(a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Operational motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is driven under its own power out of a storage facility; and (2) "Proof of compliance" means: (A) An order of a court of competent jurisdiction issued under § 27-22-103(b) ; (B) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (C) An insurance policy that meets the requirements of § 27-22-104 .

(1) "Operational motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is driven under its own power out of a storage facility; and

(2) "Proof of compliance" means: (A) An order of a court of competent jurisdiction issued under § 27-22-103(b) ; (B) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (C) An insurance policy that meets the requirements of § 27-22-104 .

(A) An order of a court of competent jurisdiction issued under § 27-22-103(b) ;

(B) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or

(C) An insurance policy that meets the requirements of § 27-22-104 .

(b) (1) A law enforcement agency that impounds a motor vehicle under § 27-22-109 may place a hold on the release of an operational motor vehicle from a storage facility consistent with § 27-50-1206(a)(3) until the owner or operator of the motor vehicle provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency. (2) If the owner or operator provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall release the hold on the vehicle and notify the storage facility in writing of the release.

(1) A law enforcement agency that impounds a motor vehicle under § 27-22-109 may place a hold on the release of an operational motor vehicle from a storage facility consistent with § 27-50-1206(a)(3) until the owner or operator of the motor vehicle provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency.

(2) If the owner or operator provides proof of compliance to the law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall release the hold on the vehicle and notify the storage facility in writing of the release.

(c) The following vehicles are exempt from a hold on release under this section: (1) A salvage vehicle as defined under § 27-14-2301 that is acquired by an insurance company; (2) A motor vehicle that is incapable of being driven out of the storage facility under its own power and is removed by a towing firm licensed by and subject to the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; (3) A motor vehicle acquired by a lienholder if the lienholder provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of either a repossession title or an affidavit that the lienholder is entitled to take immediate possession of the vehicle; and (B) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 ; or (4) A motor vehicle acquired subsequent to impounding by a transferee if the transferee provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of an affidavit that the transferee has obtained all right, title, and interest in the vehicle; (B) A copy of the document transferring ownership of the vehicle; and (C) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 .

(1) A salvage vehicle as defined under § 27-14-2301 that is acquired by an insurance company;

(2) A motor vehicle that is incapable of being driven out of the storage facility under its own power and is removed by a towing firm licensed by and subject to the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board;

(3) A motor vehicle acquired by a lienholder if the lienholder provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of either a repossession title or an affidavit that the lienholder is entitled to take immediate possession of the vehicle; and (B) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 ; or

(A) A sworn statement in the form of either a repossession title or an affidavit that the lienholder is entitled to take immediate possession of the vehicle; and

(B) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 ; or

(4) A motor vehicle acquired subsequent to impounding by a transferee if the transferee provides to the law enforcement agency: (A) A sworn statement in the form of an affidavit that the transferee has obtained all right, title, and interest in the vehicle; (B) A copy of the document transferring ownership of the vehicle; and (C) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 .

(A) A sworn statement in the form of an affidavit that the transferee has obtained all right, title, and interest in the vehicle;

(B) A copy of the document transferring ownership of the vehicle; and

(C) If the vehicle is to be driven from the storage facility, proof of insurance coverage as required under § 27-22-104 .

Acts 2011, No. 1046, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-74-405
Screening requirement
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise herein provided, no junkyards shall be established, operated, or maintained after June 29, 1967, any portion of which is within one thousand feet (1,000') of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate, primary, or other state highway designated by the State Highway Commission in the State of Arkansas unless the junkyards shall be screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the highway, or shall be removed from sight. (b) The commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including materials used therein, of the screening and fencing required under this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3173, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2515.

(a) Except as otherwise herein provided, no junkyards shall be established, operated, or maintained after June 29, 1967, any portion of which is within one thousand feet (1,000') of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate, primary, or other state highway designated by the State Highway Commission in the State of Arkansas unless the junkyards shall be screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main-traveled way of the highway, or shall be removed from sight.

(b) The commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including materials used therein, of the screening and fencing required under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3173, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2515.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-21-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 27-21-107
Operation by minors - Manner of operation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person twelve (12) years of age or older shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state if the use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter. (2) A person less than twelve (12) years of age shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state only if he or she is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age or if he or she is on land owned by, leased, rented, or under the direct control of his or her parent or legal guardian, or if he or she is on land with the permission of the owner. (b) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state: (1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing; and (2) During the hours from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight. Acts 1987, No. 804, § 4.

(a) (1) A person twelve (12) years of age or older shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state if the use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter. (2) A person less than twelve (12) years of age shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state only if he or she is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age or if he or she is on land owned by, leased, rented, or under the direct control of his or her parent or legal guardian, or if he or she is on land with the permission of the owner.

(1) A person twelve (12) years of age or older shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state if the use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.

(2) A person less than twelve (12) years of age shall be entitled to operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state only if he or she is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age or if he or she is on land owned by, leased, rented, or under the direct control of his or her parent or legal guardian, or if he or she is on land with the permission of the owner.

(b) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle in this state: (1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing; and (2) During the hours from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight.

(1) At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper under the conditions then existing; and

(2) During the hours from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and a lighted taillight.

Acts 1987, No. 804, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Insurance" means a policy of liability insurance, the limits of which are one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the first bodily injury or death, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury or death for each accident, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage resulting from the accident; (2) "Manufactured home unit" means a structure constructed for use as a dwelling, office, or classroom which is more than eight feet (8') in width or sixty feet (60') in length and is capable of being moved upon the highways when combined with a pulling vehicle; (3) "Overlength" means any manufactured home unit in excess of sixty feet (60') in length; (4) "Overwidth" means any manufactured home unit in excess of eight feet (8') in width; (5) "Special permit" means a written permission to move manufactured home units interstate and intrastate on the highways of this state; (6) "Structures" means a building, either portable or permanent, other than a manufactured home unit, which cannot be disassembled or reduced in size without substantial damage to the structure, and: (A) Where any person lives or carries on a business or other calling; (B) Where people assemble for purposes of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or (C) Which is customarily used for overnight accommodation of persons, whether or not a person is actually present. Each unit of a structure divided into separately occupied units is itself a structure; (7) "Traveled way" means the portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes; and (8) "Width" means the largest overall width of a manufactured home in the traveling mode, including bay windows, roof projections, overhangs, or eaves under which there is no interior space. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 330, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 264, § 1; 1985, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-828; Acts 1999, No. 780, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 990, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Insurance" means a policy of liability insurance, the limits of which are one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the first bodily injury or death, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury or death for each accident, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage resulting from the accident;

(2) "Manufactured home unit" means a structure constructed for use as a dwelling, office, or classroom which is more than eight feet (8') in width or sixty feet (60') in length and is capable of being moved upon the highways when combined with a pulling vehicle;

(3) "Overlength" means any manufactured home unit in excess of sixty feet (60') in length;

(4) "Overwidth" means any manufactured home unit in excess of eight feet (8') in width;

(5) "Special permit" means a written permission to move manufactured home units interstate and intrastate on the highways of this state;

(6) "Structures" means a building, either portable or permanent, other than a manufactured home unit, which cannot be disassembled or reduced in size without substantial damage to the structure, and: (A) Where any person lives or carries on a business or other calling; (B) Where people assemble for purposes of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or (C) Which is customarily used for overnight accommodation of persons, whether or not a person is actually present. Each unit of a structure divided into separately occupied units is itself a structure;

(A) Where any person lives or carries on a business or other calling;

(B) Where people assemble for purposes of business, government, education, religion, entertainment, or public transportation; or

(C) Which is customarily used for overnight accommodation of persons, whether or not a person is actually present. Each unit of a structure divided into separately occupied units is itself a structure;

(7) "Traveled way" means the portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes; and

(8) "Width" means the largest overall width of a manufactured home in the traveling mode, including bay windows, roof projections, overhangs, or eaves under which there is no interior space.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 330, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 264, § 1; 1985, No. 153, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-828; Acts 1999, No. 780, §§ 1, 2; 2001, No. 990, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1209
Issuance of registration certificate
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to each owner of a trailer subject to this subchapter a registration certificate, which must be kept in the place prescribed by the secretary. (b) The willful failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4579, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.20.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to each owner of a trailer subject to this subchapter a registration certificate, which must be kept in the place prescribed by the secretary.

(b) The willful failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4579, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-411 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-411
Marine sewage discharge prohibitions - Marine sanitation device requirements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law and in order to protect the health and safety of persons using the waters of this state, it is unlawful for any person to operate or use a vessel capable of discharging untreated sewage from a vessel into the waters of this state. (2) Raw sewage shall not be discharged from any vessel into waters of this state. (b) (1) On waters of this state, vessels that have toilet facilities permanently installed shall be equipped with a United States Coast Guard-certified Marine Sanitation Device designed to receive, retain, treat, or discharge sewage in accordance with applicable federal requirements. (2) This section applies only to vessels equipped with permanently installed toilet facilities and does not require the installation of this type of facility in vessels not already so equipped. (3) The use of portable toilets that can be emptied ashore in regular sewage treatment systems is entirely within the spirit and letter of this section and is encouraged. (c) (1) All waste from Type III Marine Sanitation Devices shall be disposed in approved sewage pumpout facilities. (2) All waste from portable toilets shall be disposed in approved waste reception or sewage pumpout facilities. (d) (1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any treated or untreated sewage into any waters of this state lawfully designated as "no discharge". (2) A "no discharge" designation shall be based on the criteria established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for determining no discharge waters regarding marine sanitation devices and shall include federal impoundments owned or managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. (3) Any such discharge of sewage from a vessel shall be prima facie evidence that the discharge was done by the operator, or owner if the operator cannot be determined, of the vessel. (4) A "no discharge" Type III Marine Sanitation Device or a Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device secured against discharge is required in vessels operated on no discharge waters. (5) A vessel equipped with a flow-through Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device that has been secured by a locked shut-off valve, broken line, or blanked-off hull opening to prevent overboard discharge shall be considered equipped with a "no discharge" type Marine Sanitation Device. Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.

(a) (1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law and in order to protect the health and safety of persons using the waters of this state, it is unlawful for any person to operate or use a vessel capable of discharging untreated sewage from a vessel into the waters of this state. (2) Raw sewage shall not be discharged from any vessel into waters of this state.

(1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law and in order to protect the health and safety of persons using the waters of this state, it is unlawful for any person to operate or use a vessel capable of discharging untreated sewage from a vessel into the waters of this state.

(2) Raw sewage shall not be discharged from any vessel into waters of this state.

(b) (1) On waters of this state, vessels that have toilet facilities permanently installed shall be equipped with a United States Coast Guard-certified Marine Sanitation Device designed to receive, retain, treat, or discharge sewage in accordance with applicable federal requirements. (2) This section applies only to vessels equipped with permanently installed toilet facilities and does not require the installation of this type of facility in vessels not already so equipped. (3) The use of portable toilets that can be emptied ashore in regular sewage treatment systems is entirely within the spirit and letter of this section and is encouraged.

(1) On waters of this state, vessels that have toilet facilities permanently installed shall be equipped with a United States Coast Guard-certified Marine Sanitation Device designed to receive, retain, treat, or discharge sewage in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

(2) This section applies only to vessels equipped with permanently installed toilet facilities and does not require the installation of this type of facility in vessels not already so equipped.

(3) The use of portable toilets that can be emptied ashore in regular sewage treatment systems is entirely within the spirit and letter of this section and is encouraged.

(c) (1) All waste from Type III Marine Sanitation Devices shall be disposed in approved sewage pumpout facilities. (2) All waste from portable toilets shall be disposed in approved waste reception or sewage pumpout facilities.

(1) All waste from Type III Marine Sanitation Devices shall be disposed in approved sewage pumpout facilities.

(2) All waste from portable toilets shall be disposed in approved waste reception or sewage pumpout facilities.

(d) (1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any treated or untreated sewage into any waters of this state lawfully designated as "no discharge". (2) A "no discharge" designation shall be based on the criteria established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for determining no discharge waters regarding marine sanitation devices and shall include federal impoundments owned or managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. (3) Any such discharge of sewage from a vessel shall be prima facie evidence that the discharge was done by the operator, or owner if the operator cannot be determined, of the vessel. (4) A "no discharge" Type III Marine Sanitation Device or a Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device secured against discharge is required in vessels operated on no discharge waters. (5) A vessel equipped with a flow-through Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device that has been secured by a locked shut-off valve, broken line, or blanked-off hull opening to prevent overboard discharge shall be considered equipped with a "no discharge" type Marine Sanitation Device.

(1) Except to the extent permitted by federal law, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any treated or untreated sewage into any waters of this state lawfully designated as "no discharge".

(2) A "no discharge" designation shall be based on the criteria established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for determining no discharge waters regarding marine sanitation devices and shall include federal impoundments owned or managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

(3) Any such discharge of sewage from a vessel shall be prima facie evidence that the discharge was done by the operator, or owner if the operator cannot be determined, of the vessel.

(4) A "no discharge" Type III Marine Sanitation Device or a Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device secured against discharge is required in vessels operated on no discharge waters.

(5) A vessel equipped with a flow-through Type I or II Marine Sanitation Device that has been secured by a locked shut-off valve, broken line, or blanked-off hull opening to prevent overboard discharge shall be considered equipped with a "no discharge" type Marine Sanitation Device.

Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-414 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-414
Contracts for work to be performed
Status: in_force

(a) All proposals covering work to be performed on state aid streets in a municipality in this state shall be: (1) Under contract let and approved by the State Highway Commission upon a request from the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality; and (2) In accordance with the procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 and other laws of this state pertaining to contracts for the construction of state highways, which shall be equally applicable to all contracts let by the commission for the construction of state aid streets under this subchapter. (b) (1) The mayor or chief executive officer of a municipality is authorized to submit bids for work to be performed on state aid streets in his or her municipality under the provisions of this subchapter. (2) This section shall not be construed to limit or restrict the right of a mayor or chief executive officer to submit bids for work to be performed by municipal forces in his or her municipality so long as the bids are: (A) In accordance with procedures of § 27-67-206 ; and (B) The aggregate cost does not exceed one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000). Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) All proposals covering work to be performed on state aid streets in a municipality in this state shall be: (1) Under contract let and approved by the State Highway Commission upon a request from the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality; and (2) In accordance with the procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 and other laws of this state pertaining to contracts for the construction of state highways, which shall be equally applicable to all contracts let by the commission for the construction of state aid streets under this subchapter.

(1) Under contract let and approved by the State Highway Commission upon a request from the mayor or chief executive officer of the municipality; and

(2) In accordance with the procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 and other laws of this state pertaining to contracts for the construction of state highways, which shall be equally applicable to all contracts let by the commission for the construction of state aid streets under this subchapter.

(b) (1) The mayor or chief executive officer of a municipality is authorized to submit bids for work to be performed on state aid streets in his or her municipality under the provisions of this subchapter. (2) This section shall not be construed to limit or restrict the right of a mayor or chief executive officer to submit bids for work to be performed by municipal forces in his or her municipality so long as the bids are: (A) In accordance with procedures of § 27-67-206 ; and (B) The aggregate cost does not exceed one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000).

(1) The mayor or chief executive officer of a municipality is authorized to submit bids for work to be performed on state aid streets in his or her municipality under the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) This section shall not be construed to limit or restrict the right of a mayor or chief executive officer to submit bids for work to be performed by municipal forces in his or her municipality so long as the bids are: (A) In accordance with procedures of § 27-67-206 ; and (B) The aggregate cost does not exceed one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000).

(A) In accordance with procedures of § 27-67-206 ; and

(B) The aggregate cost does not exceed one hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000).

Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-53-202
Reports of accidents required - Supplemental reports
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or more shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. (2) All persons involved in the accident shall make themselves readily available to the investigating agency's officer or officers. (b) (1) (A) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. (B) The driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire shall make himself or herself readily available to the investigating agency's office or officers. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the accident report shall contain a full and complete list of the names and addresses of all passengers occupying the taxicab, bus, or other vehicle at the time of the accident. (B) The name and address of a minor occupant who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be included in the report, but the name and address of the minor occupant shall: (i) Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is: (a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or (b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and (ii) Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section. (c) The Division of Arkansas State Police may require any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that must be reported under this section to file supplemental reports whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the division and may require witnesses of an accident to render reports to the division. (d) Information contained in any other accident report is governed by subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 815,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2015. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 41; Pope's Dig., § 6699; Acts 1949, No. 464, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-906; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 1; 1995, No. 570, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 2; 2003, No. 333, § 1.

(a) (1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or more shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. (2) All persons involved in the accident shall make themselves readily available to the investigating agency's officer or officers.

(1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or more shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately.

(2) All persons involved in the accident shall make themselves readily available to the investigating agency's officer or officers.

(b) (1) (A) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. (B) The driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire shall make himself or herself readily available to the investigating agency's office or officers. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the accident report shall contain a full and complete list of the names and addresses of all passengers occupying the taxicab, bus, or other vehicle at the time of the accident. (B) The name and address of a minor occupant who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be included in the report, but the name and address of the minor occupant shall: (i) Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is: (a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or (b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and (ii) Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section.

(1) (A) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately. (B) The driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire shall make himself or herself readily available to the investigating agency's office or officers.

(A) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately.

(B) The driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire shall make himself or herself readily available to the investigating agency's office or officers.

(2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the accident report shall contain a full and complete list of the names and addresses of all passengers occupying the taxicab, bus, or other vehicle at the time of the accident. (B) The name and address of a minor occupant who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be included in the report, but the name and address of the minor occupant shall: (i) Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is: (a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or (b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and (ii) Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section.

(A) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the accident report shall contain a full and complete list of the names and addresses of all passengers occupying the taxicab, bus, or other vehicle at the time of the accident.

(B) The name and address of a minor occupant who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be included in the report, but the name and address of the minor occupant shall: (i) Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is: (a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or (b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and (ii) Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section.

(i) Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is: (a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or (b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and

(a) The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or

(b) A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and

(ii) Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section.

(c) The Division of Arkansas State Police may require any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that must be reported under this section to file supplemental reports whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the division and may require witnesses of an accident to render reports to the division.

(d) Information contained in any other accident report is governed by subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 815,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2015.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 41; Pope's Dig., § 6699; Acts 1949, No. 464, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-906; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 1; 1995, No. 570, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 2; 2003, No. 333, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-705 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-101-705
Mutilation of boating identification numbers
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person or other entity to have in his, her, or its possession boating equipment with a boating identification number that has been mutilated to the extent that it cannot be read. (b) If a piece of boating equipment has been stolen and recovered with a mutilated boating identification number, then a court of competent jurisdiction shall: (1) Authorize the rightful owner of the boating equipment to continue the use of the equipment; and (2) Direct the owner of the boating equipment to have the original boating identification number replaced or restenciled on the piece of boating equipment. (c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class D felony. Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person or other entity to have in his, her, or its possession boating equipment with a boating identification number that has been mutilated to the extent that it cannot be read.

(b) If a piece of boating equipment has been stolen and recovered with a mutilated boating identification number, then a court of competent jurisdiction shall: (1) Authorize the rightful owner of the boating equipment to continue the use of the equipment; and (2) Direct the owner of the boating equipment to have the original boating identification number replaced or restenciled on the piece of boating equipment.

(1) Authorize the rightful owner of the boating equipment to continue the use of the equipment; and

(2) Direct the owner of the boating equipment to have the original boating identification number replaced or restenciled on the piece of boating equipment.

(c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class D felony.

Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1414 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1414
Arkansas Sheriffs' Association
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The association motor vehicle special license plate shall be: (1) (A) Designed by the association. (B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly in the following manner: (i) Seventy-five percent (75%) shall be remitted to the association; and (ii) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers' Beneficiary Fund; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis as set forth in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4786, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4785, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2014.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

(b) The association motor vehicle special license plate shall be: (1) (A) Designed by the association. (B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) (A) Designed by the association. (B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and

(A) Designed by the association.

(B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

(c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply.

(d) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly in the following manner: (i) Seventy-five percent (75%) shall be remitted to the association; and (ii) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers' Beneficiary Fund; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle;

(2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly in the following manner: (i) Seventy-five percent (75%) shall be remitted to the association; and (ii) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers' Beneficiary Fund; and

(A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution.

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly in the following manner: (i) Seventy-five percent (75%) shall be remitted to the association; and (ii) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers' Beneficiary Fund; and

(i) Seventy-five percent (75%) shall be remitted to the association; and

(ii) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the Fallen Law Enforcement Officers' Beneficiary Fund; and

(3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00).

(B) The handling and administrative fee shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis as set forth in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section.

(1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 .

(2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis as set forth in subdivision (d)(2)(B) of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4786, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4785, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-608 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-608
Lien in favor of bondholders
Status: in_force

(a) The payment of the principal of bonds issued under this chapter and the interest thereon may be secured by a lien on and security interest in the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system or any specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system. (b) It shall not be necessary to the perfection of the lien and pledge for such purposes that the trustee in connection with the bond issue or the holders of the bonds take possession of the collateral security. (c) Subject to whatever restrictions may be contained in the resolution or indenture governing the bonds, any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter may enforce either at law or in equity the lien and may compel by proper suit the performance of the duties of the officers of the board of directors of the issuing regional mobility authority set forth in this chapter. (d) (1) In the event there is default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the bonds, a court of competent jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to: (A) Administer the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; or (B) Administer the specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds. (2) The receiver shall perform the duties specified in subdivision (d)(1) of this section on behalf of the public body. (3) The receiver shall have the power to: (A) Charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for: (i) The payment of the bonds; (ii) The interest on the bonds; and (iii) The payment of any operating expenses of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; and (B) Apply the income and revenues of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds in conformity with this chapter and the resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of the bonds. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) The payment of the principal of bonds issued under this chapter and the interest thereon may be secured by a lien on and security interest in the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system or any specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system.

(b) It shall not be necessary to the perfection of the lien and pledge for such purposes that the trustee in connection with the bond issue or the holders of the bonds take possession of the collateral security.

(c) Subject to whatever restrictions may be contained in the resolution or indenture governing the bonds, any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter may enforce either at law or in equity the lien and may compel by proper suit the performance of the duties of the officers of the board of directors of the issuing regional mobility authority set forth in this chapter.

(d) (1) In the event there is default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the bonds, a court of competent jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to: (A) Administer the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; or (B) Administer the specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds. (2) The receiver shall perform the duties specified in subdivision (d)(1) of this section on behalf of the public body. (3) The receiver shall have the power to: (A) Charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for: (i) The payment of the bonds; (ii) The interest on the bonds; and (iii) The payment of any operating expenses of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; and (B) Apply the income and revenues of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds in conformity with this chapter and the resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of the bonds.

(1) In the event there is default in the payment of the principal or interest on any of the bonds, a court of competent jurisdiction may appoint a receiver to: (A) Administer the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; or (B) Administer the specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds.

(A) Administer the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; or

(B) Administer the specified portion of the regional mobility authority's surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds.

(2) The receiver shall perform the duties specified in subdivision (d)(1) of this section on behalf of the public body.

(3) The receiver shall have the power to: (A) Charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for: (i) The payment of the bonds; (ii) The interest on the bonds; and (iii) The payment of any operating expenses of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; and (B) Apply the income and revenues of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds in conformity with this chapter and the resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of the bonds.

(A) Charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for: (i) The payment of the bonds; (ii) The interest on the bonds; and (iii) The payment of any operating expenses of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; and

(i) The payment of the bonds;

(ii) The interest on the bonds; and

(iii) The payment of any operating expenses of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds; and

(B) Apply the income and revenues of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds or the portion of the surface transportation system pledged to the payment of the bonds in conformity with this chapter and the resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of the bonds.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1105
Design and approval procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees of a college or university shall submit with its request for a special license plate for its agriculture program a proposed design for the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (b) The secretary shall approve one (1) design for an agriculture-related special license plate for each college or university that requests or currently has a special license plate. (c) (1) If the secretary approves the request, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates. (2) (A) The fee remitted under this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (d) (1) A college or university may submit a newly designed special license plate for approval and issuance by the secretary not more than one (1) time in each period of five (5) years under this subchapter. (2) If the secretary approves a request, then the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4757, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4756, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4755, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4754, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The board of trustees of a college or university shall submit with its request for a special license plate for its agriculture program a proposed design for the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) The secretary shall approve one (1) design for an agriculture-related special license plate for each college or university that requests or currently has a special license plate.

(c) (1) If the secretary approves the request, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates. (2) (A) The fee remitted under this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) If the secretary approves the request, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

(A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;

(B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or

(C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

(2) (A) The fee remitted under this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(A) The fee remitted under this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(d) (1) A college or university may submit a newly designed special license plate for approval and issuance by the secretary not more than one (1) time in each period of five (5) years under this subchapter. (2) If the secretary approves a request, then the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

(1) A college or university may submit a newly designed special license plate for approval and issuance by the secretary not more than one (1) time in each period of five (5) years under this subchapter.

(2) If the secretary approves a request, then the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

(A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;

(B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or

(C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4757, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4756, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4755, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4754, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-73-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-73-302
Action for damages
Status: in_force

In any cause of action for damages resulting from any obstructing smoke along a state or federal highway against any person who owns or controls lands which are burned, a person's compliance or noncompliance with this subchapter shall be admissible in the proceeding. Acts 1989, No. 756, § 2.

In any cause of action for damages resulting from any obstructing smoke along a state or federal highway against any person who owns or controls lands which are burned, a person's compliance or noncompliance with this subchapter shall be admissible in the proceeding.

Acts 1989, No. 756, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1207
Issuance standards - Proof of physical address
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the information required under § 27-16-1105 , an applicant for a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter must present two (2) of the following documents upon application or renewal that show the name and physical residential address of the applicant: (1) Utility bill; (2) Current lease or rental agreement; (3) Bank statement; (4) Mortgage statement; (5) Telephone bill; (6) Current insurance policy; (7) State or federal tax return that is less than one (1) year old; (8) On a formal letterhead, a letter from a bank manager, medical practitioner, accountant, or attorney that states that he or she has known the applicant for three (3) years and that confirms the applicant's physical residential address; (9) Payslip or salary advice; (10) Any of the above documents described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9) of this section that contains the name of the spouse of the applicant, together with a certified copy of the applicant's marriage license or marriage certificate; or (11) Any other documentation the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines to be adequate proof of physical address. (b) The documentation furnished under subdivisions (a)(1)-(11) of this section must be less than six (6) months old unless otherwise specified under subsection (a) of this section. (c) An Arkansas post office box address is not sufficient proof of physical address for purposes of this section. (d) The secretary may require additional proof of physical address if the secretary questions the validity or authenticity of the proof of physical address submitted by the applicant. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4679, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4678, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

(a) In addition to the information required under § 27-16-1105 , an applicant for a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter must present two (2) of the following documents upon application or renewal that show the name and physical residential address of the applicant: (1) Utility bill; (2) Current lease or rental agreement; (3) Bank statement; (4) Mortgage statement; (5) Telephone bill; (6) Current insurance policy; (7) State or federal tax return that is less than one (1) year old; (8) On a formal letterhead, a letter from a bank manager, medical practitioner, accountant, or attorney that states that he or she has known the applicant for three (3) years and that confirms the applicant's physical residential address; (9) Payslip or salary advice; (10) Any of the above documents described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9) of this section that contains the name of the spouse of the applicant, together with a certified copy of the applicant's marriage license or marriage certificate; or (11) Any other documentation the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines to be adequate proof of physical address.

(1) Utility bill;

(2) Current lease or rental agreement;

(3) Bank statement;

(4) Mortgage statement;

(5) Telephone bill;

(6) Current insurance policy;

(7) State or federal tax return that is less than one (1) year old;

(8) On a formal letterhead, a letter from a bank manager, medical practitioner, accountant, or attorney that states that he or she has known the applicant for three (3) years and that confirms the applicant's physical residential address;

(9) Payslip or salary advice;

(10) Any of the above documents described in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9) of this section that contains the name of the spouse of the applicant, together with a certified copy of the applicant's marriage license or marriage certificate; or

(11) Any other documentation the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines to be adequate proof of physical address.

(b) The documentation furnished under subdivisions (a)(1)-(11) of this section must be less than six (6) months old unless otherwise specified under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) An Arkansas post office box address is not sufficient proof of physical address for purposes of this section.

(d) The secretary may require additional proof of physical address if the secretary questions the validity or authenticity of the proof of physical address submitted by the applicant.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4679, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4678, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-118 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-118
Distribution of fees
Status: in_force

(a) The fee set out in § 27-23-110(a) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and (2) The remaining twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be distributed in the same manner as set out in § 27-16-801(d) . (b) The fee set out in § 27-23-117(2) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) Four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and (2) The remaining six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. (c) The fee set out in § 27-23-117(3) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; (2) Six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq.; and (3) The remaining one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (d) All fines, forfeitures, and penalties levied by any court for all offenses committed under this chapter shall be collected by the clerk of the court and remitted to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. They shall then be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration in the Commercial Driver License Fund. Amended by Act 2021, No. 753,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by Act 2019, No. 586,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 18; 1991, No. 1042, § 2.

(a) The fee set out in § 27-23-110(a) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and (2) The remaining twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be distributed in the same manner as set out in § 27-16-801(d) .

(1) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and

(2) The remaining twenty-five dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be distributed in the same manner as set out in § 27-16-801(d) .

(b) The fee set out in § 27-23-117(2) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) Four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and (2) The remaining six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq.

(1) Four dollars ($4.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; and

(2) The remaining six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq.

(c) The fee set out in § 27-23-117(3) shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury and distributed as follows: (1) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund; (2) Six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq.; and (3) The remaining one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(1) One dollar ($1.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund;

(2) Six dollars ($6.00) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for distribution as provided in the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq.; and

(3) The remaining one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(d) All fines, forfeitures, and penalties levied by any court for all offenses committed under this chapter shall be collected by the clerk of the court and remitted to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. They shall then be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration in the Commercial Driver License Fund.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 753,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 586,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 702,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 18; 1991, No. 1042, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-102-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 102 / Section 27-102-104
Affidavit by taker up
Status: in_force

When any salvaged property shall be taken up and secured, if it exceeds ten dollars ($10.00) in value, the taker up shall immediately go before a justice of the peace of the county and make an affidavit that the property was wrecked or lost and was in a perishable condition, as he or she believed, and that he or she was not instrumental, directly or indirectly, in causing the property to be so wrecked, lost, or set adrift, or placed in a perishable condition. He or she shall also state on oath an exact account of the quality and quantity of the property, the time that the property was taken up, and that he or she has not secreted or disposed of, directly or indirectly, any part thereof. Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8736; Pope's Dig., § 11429; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-304.

When any salvaged property shall be taken up and secured, if it exceeds ten dollars ($10.00) in value, the taker up shall immediately go before a justice of the peace of the county and make an affidavit that the property was wrecked or lost and was in a perishable condition, as he or she believed, and that he or she was not instrumental, directly or indirectly, in causing the property to be so wrecked, lost, or set adrift, or placed in a perishable condition. He or she shall also state on oath an exact account of the quality and quantity of the property, the time that the property was taken up, and that he or she has not secreted or disposed of, directly or indirectly, any part thereof.

Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 4; C. & M. Dig., § 8736; Pope's Dig., § 11429; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-304.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-611 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-611
Registration for nonprofit motor vehicle fleets - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fleet of motor vehicles" means at least twenty-five (25) motor vehicles that are owned or leased by an organization and used for the organization's purposes; and (2) "Organization" means a nonprofit organization or its affiliate that: (A) Has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2011; and (B) Is eligible to participate in the federal transit grant programs administered through the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) (1) An organization may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and licensing of its fleet of motor vehicles as provided under this section. (2) The license plate issued under this section shall be the standard license plate for the class and type of vehicle otherwise required under this chapter and may be transferred to another motor vehicle of the same class and type owned by the same organization. (c) (1) The registration and renewal fees shall be the same amount and shall be distributed in the same manner as the fees otherwise required for the class and type of vehicle being registered. (2) Registration and renewal fee payments shall be paid in advance for either a period of two (2) or three (3) years. (3) The registration and renewal fee payments are due and payable during the last month of the last year of the registration period. (4) The organization may choose the month in which renewals occur. (d) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, in addition to the registration fees prescribed for issuance, an initial fleet management fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per motor vehicle shall be charged for the first year of registration as a fleet vehicle. (2) The initial fleet management fee for a fleet of motor vehicles shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (3) The initial fleet management fee shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (e) For each motor vehicle registration or renewal, the organization shall provide the documents that the Office of Motor Vehicle requires. (f) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may adopt rules for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section. (2) If the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines that online renewals are available under this section, the organization may be allowed to renew online. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4522, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 324, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 192, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Fleet of motor vehicles" means at least twenty-five (25) motor vehicles that are owned or leased by an organization and used for the organization's purposes; and (2) "Organization" means a nonprofit organization or its affiliate that: (A) Has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2011; and (B) Is eligible to participate in the federal transit grant programs administered through the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(1) "Fleet of motor vehicles" means at least twenty-five (25) motor vehicles that are owned or leased by an organization and used for the organization's purposes; and

(2) "Organization" means a nonprofit organization or its affiliate that: (A) Has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2011; and (B) Is eligible to participate in the federal transit grant programs administered through the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(A) Has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2011; and

(B) Is eligible to participate in the federal transit grant programs administered through the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(b) (1) An organization may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and licensing of its fleet of motor vehicles as provided under this section. (2) The license plate issued under this section shall be the standard license plate for the class and type of vehicle otherwise required under this chapter and may be transferred to another motor vehicle of the same class and type owned by the same organization.

(1) An organization may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and licensing of its fleet of motor vehicles as provided under this section.

(2) The license plate issued under this section shall be the standard license plate for the class and type of vehicle otherwise required under this chapter and may be transferred to another motor vehicle of the same class and type owned by the same organization.

(c) (1) The registration and renewal fees shall be the same amount and shall be distributed in the same manner as the fees otherwise required for the class and type of vehicle being registered. (2) Registration and renewal fee payments shall be paid in advance for either a period of two (2) or three (3) years. (3) The registration and renewal fee payments are due and payable during the last month of the last year of the registration period. (4) The organization may choose the month in which renewals occur.

(1) The registration and renewal fees shall be the same amount and shall be distributed in the same manner as the fees otherwise required for the class and type of vehicle being registered.

(2) Registration and renewal fee payments shall be paid in advance for either a period of two (2) or three (3) years.

(3) The registration and renewal fee payments are due and payable during the last month of the last year of the registration period.

(4) The organization may choose the month in which renewals occur.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, in addition to the registration fees prescribed for issuance, an initial fleet management fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per motor vehicle shall be charged for the first year of registration as a fleet vehicle. (2) The initial fleet management fee for a fleet of motor vehicles shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). (3) The initial fleet management fee shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(2) of this section, in addition to the registration fees prescribed for issuance, an initial fleet management fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per motor vehicle shall be charged for the first year of registration as a fleet vehicle.

(2) The initial fleet management fee for a fleet of motor vehicles shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500).

(3) The initial fleet management fee shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(e) For each motor vehicle registration or renewal, the organization shall provide the documents that the Office of Motor Vehicle requires.

(f) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may adopt rules for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section. (2) If the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines that online renewals are available under this section, the organization may be allowed to renew online.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may adopt rules for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section.

(2) If the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines that online renewals are available under this section, the organization may be allowed to renew online.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4522, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 324, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 192, § 1.