Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-508 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-16-508
Fee for reinstatement - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall collect a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to be multiplied by the number of administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license, other than: (A) Orders eligible for reinstatement under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 ; and (B) Orders entered under § 27-16-909 . (2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-808 or subdivision (a)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119, § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges. (3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (a)(2) of this section more than one (1) time. (4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund. (5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction. (b) The revenues derived from this fee shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (c) The fee under this section is supplemental to and in addition to any fee imposed under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 . (d) As used in this section, "specialty court program" means a specialty court program as authorized by the Supreme Court under § 16-10-139 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 992,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 803,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6038, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 915,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2017, expires1/15/2019, . Amended by Act 2015, No. 1193,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016. Acts 2003, No. 1001, § 4; 2005, No. 1992, § 4; 2011, No. 194, § 2.

(a) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall collect a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to be multiplied by the number of administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license, other than: (A) Orders eligible for reinstatement under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 ; and (B) Orders entered under § 27-16-909 . (2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-808 or subdivision (a)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119, § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges. (3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (a)(2) of this section more than one (1) time. (4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund. (5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction.

(1) The Office of Driver Services shall collect a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to be multiplied by the number of administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license, other than: (A) Orders eligible for reinstatement under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 ; and (B) Orders entered under § 27-16-909 .

(A) Orders eligible for reinstatement under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 ; and

(B) Orders entered under § 27-16-909 .

(2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-808 or subdivision (a)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119, § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-808 or subdivision (a)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders.

(i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension;

(ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and

(iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders.

(B) Subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119, § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119, § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or

(ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (a)(2) of this section more than one (1) time.

(4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund.

(5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction.

(b) The revenues derived from this fee shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(c) The fee under this section is supplemental to and in addition to any fee imposed under § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , § 5-65-310 , or § 27-16-808 .

(d) As used in this section, "specialty court program" means a specialty court program as authorized by the Supreme Court under § 16-10-139 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 992,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 803,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6038, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 915,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2017, expires1/15/2019, .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1193,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 2003, No. 1001, § 4; 2005, No. 1992, § 4; 2011, No. 194, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-504
Proof of insurance
Status: in_force

The existence of insurance must be proved by means of an insurance report, which shall be on an electronic or paper form approved by the Office of Driver Services. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 19; 1963, No. 180, § 1; 1973, No. 585, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1419; Acts 2001, No. 1156, § 2.

The existence of insurance must be proved by means of an insurance report, which shall be on an electronic or paper form approved by the Office of Driver Services.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 19; 1963, No. 180, § 1; 1973, No. 585, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1419; Acts 2001, No. 1156, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-811 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-811
Exception to disclosing residence address - Address confidentiality program - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Domestic violence" means: (A) Physical harm, bodily harm causing injury, or an assault against a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; (B) Mental or emotional harm to a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; or (C) Sexual abuse caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; and (2) "Licensee" means a person who is applying for, renewing, or requesting a change to his or her driver's license issued or to be issued under this chapter and who is: (A) The victim of domestic violence; or (B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence. (b) A licensee shall qualify for the exception for disclosing a residence address under this section if he or she: (1) Presents a valid order of protection issued under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, § 9-15-101 et seq.; (2) Presents an affidavit in which the licensee states that he or she: (A) Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or (B) Fears further acts of domestic violence, or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian, or guardian; and (3) Agrees to the terms of participation in the address confidentiality program. (c) (1) A licensee who participates in the address confidentiality program under this section shall be issued a driver's license that discloses a post office box address in lieu of his or her residence address. (2) (A) The licensee shall provide to the Department of Finance and Administration his or her residence address, which shall be kept on file with the department for as long as the licensee holds a license that displays a post office box in lieu of a residence address. (B) The licensee shall update his or her residence address and post office box address with the department if a change occurs. (3) (A) The department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: (i) Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address; (ii) Presents valid identification to the department; and (iii) Is not a person who has been convicted of domestic violence against whom the order of protection has been entered or who is related by blood or marriage to the person against whom the order of protection has been entered. (B) The department shall maintain a record of each and every person to whom the department discloses the residence address. (C) The department shall provide written notice to the licensee that advises him or her of a disclosure to a third party. (D) (i) The department shall accept complaints from the licensee if the licensee objects to the disclosure to a third party. (ii) The department shall refer a complaint to the prosecuting attorney for prosecution for perjury or another offense relating to judicial or other official proceedings under § 5-53-101 et seq. related to a false compelling reason stated in an affidavit under subdivision (c)(3)(A)(i) of this section. (d) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules and forms to administer the address confidentiality program under this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 913,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 913,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4658, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1233, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Domestic violence" means: (A) Physical harm, bodily harm causing injury, or an assault against a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; (B) Mental or emotional harm to a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; or (C) Sexual abuse caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; and (2) "Licensee" means a person who is applying for, renewing, or requesting a change to his or her driver's license issued or to be issued under this chapter and who is: (A) The victim of domestic violence; or (B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence.

(1) "Domestic violence" means: (A) Physical harm, bodily harm causing injury, or an assault against a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; (B) Mental or emotional harm to a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; or (C) Sexual abuse caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; and

(A) Physical harm, bodily harm causing injury, or an assault against a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship;

(i) A family or household member; or

(ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship;

(B) Mental or emotional harm to a person caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; or

(i) A family or household member; or

(ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; or

(C) Sexual abuse caused by: (i) A family or household member; or (ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; and

(i) A family or household member; or

(ii) Another person with whom the victim is in a dating relationship; and

(2) "Licensee" means a person who is applying for, renewing, or requesting a change to his or her driver's license issued or to be issued under this chapter and who is: (A) The victim of domestic violence; or (B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence.

(A) The victim of domestic violence; or

(B) The dependent of a victim of domestic violence.

(b) A licensee shall qualify for the exception for disclosing a residence address under this section if he or she: (1) Presents a valid order of protection issued under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, § 9-15-101 et seq.; (2) Presents an affidavit in which the licensee states that he or she: (A) Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or (B) Fears further acts of domestic violence, or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian, or guardian; and (3) Agrees to the terms of participation in the address confidentiality program.

(1) Presents a valid order of protection issued under the Domestic Abuse Act of 1991, § 9-15-101 et seq.;

(2) Presents an affidavit in which the licensee states that he or she: (A) Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or (B) Fears further acts of domestic violence, or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian, or guardian; and

(A) Is a victim of domestic violence, or is the dependent of a victim of domestic violence; or

(B) Fears further acts of domestic violence, or resides with the victim of domestic violence and fears further acts of domestic violence against his or her parent, custodian, or guardian; and

(3) Agrees to the terms of participation in the address confidentiality program.

(c) (1) A licensee who participates in the address confidentiality program under this section shall be issued a driver's license that discloses a post office box address in lieu of his or her residence address. (2) (A) The licensee shall provide to the Department of Finance and Administration his or her residence address, which shall be kept on file with the department for as long as the licensee holds a license that displays a post office box in lieu of a residence address. (B) The licensee shall update his or her residence address and post office box address with the department if a change occurs. (3) (A) The department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: (i) Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address; (ii) Presents valid identification to the department; and (iii) Is not a person who has been convicted of domestic violence against whom the order of protection has been entered or who is related by blood or marriage to the person against whom the order of protection has been entered. (B) The department shall maintain a record of each and every person to whom the department discloses the residence address. (C) The department shall provide written notice to the licensee that advises him or her of a disclosure to a third party. (D) (i) The department shall accept complaints from the licensee if the licensee objects to the disclosure to a third party. (ii) The department shall refer a complaint to the prosecuting attorney for prosecution for perjury or another offense relating to judicial or other official proceedings under § 5-53-101 et seq. related to a false compelling reason stated in an affidavit under subdivision (c)(3)(A)(i) of this section.

(1) A licensee who participates in the address confidentiality program under this section shall be issued a driver's license that discloses a post office box address in lieu of his or her residence address.

(2) (A) The licensee shall provide to the Department of Finance and Administration his or her residence address, which shall be kept on file with the department for as long as the licensee holds a license that displays a post office box in lieu of a residence address. (B) The licensee shall update his or her residence address and post office box address with the department if a change occurs.

(A) The licensee shall provide to the Department of Finance and Administration his or her residence address, which shall be kept on file with the department for as long as the licensee holds a license that displays a post office box in lieu of a residence address.

(B) The licensee shall update his or her residence address and post office box address with the department if a change occurs.

(3) (A) The department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: (i) Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address; (ii) Presents valid identification to the department; and (iii) Is not a person who has been convicted of domestic violence against whom the order of protection has been entered or who is related by blood or marriage to the person against whom the order of protection has been entered. (B) The department shall maintain a record of each and every person to whom the department discloses the residence address. (C) The department shall provide written notice to the licensee that advises him or her of a disclosure to a third party. (D) (i) The department shall accept complaints from the licensee if the licensee objects to the disclosure to a third party. (ii) The department shall refer a complaint to the prosecuting attorney for prosecution for perjury or another offense relating to judicial or other official proceedings under § 5-53-101 et seq. related to a false compelling reason stated in an affidavit under subdivision (c)(3)(A)(i) of this section.

(A) The department shall only disclose the residence address to a person who: (i) Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address; (ii) Presents valid identification to the department; and (iii) Is not a person who has been convicted of domestic violence against whom the order of protection has been entered or who is related by blood or marriage to the person against whom the order of protection has been entered.

(i) Presents a current and valid court order from a court in this state finding a compelling reason for access to the residence address;

(ii) Presents valid identification to the department; and

(iii) Is not a person who has been convicted of domestic violence against whom the order of protection has been entered or who is related by blood or marriage to the person against whom the order of protection has been entered.

(B) The department shall maintain a record of each and every person to whom the department discloses the residence address.

(C) The department shall provide written notice to the licensee that advises him or her of a disclosure to a third party.

(D) (i) The department shall accept complaints from the licensee if the licensee objects to the disclosure to a third party. (ii) The department shall refer a complaint to the prosecuting attorney for prosecution for perjury or another offense relating to judicial or other official proceedings under § 5-53-101 et seq. related to a false compelling reason stated in an affidavit under subdivision (c)(3)(A)(i) of this section.

(i) The department shall accept complaints from the licensee if the licensee objects to the disclosure to a third party.

(ii) The department shall refer a complaint to the prosecuting attorney for prosecution for perjury or another offense relating to judicial or other official proceedings under § 5-53-101 et seq. related to a false compelling reason stated in an affidavit under subdivision (c)(3)(A)(i) of this section.

(d) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules and forms to administer the address confidentiality program under this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 913,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 913,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4658, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1233, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-223 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-223
Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67
Status: in_force

(a) The route along Highway 67 through Jackson County, Lawrence County, Randolph County, and White County regularly traveled by the great legends of early rock 'n' roll is hereby designated "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67". (b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along Highway 67 through Jackson County, Lawrence County, Randolph County, and White County designating the route as "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67". Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 395, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 26,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2009, No. 497, § 2.

(a) The route along Highway 67 through Jackson County, Lawrence County, Randolph County, and White County regularly traveled by the great legends of early rock 'n' roll is hereby designated "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67".

(b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along Highway 67 through Jackson County, Lawrence County, Randolph County, and White County designating the route as "Rock 'n' Roll Highway 67".

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 395, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 26,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2009, No. 497, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-204
Functions of online insurance verification system
Status: in_force

The online insurance verification system shall: (1) Be accessible to: (A) Authorized personnel of the Department of Finance and Administration by direct inquiry; (B) The courts, insurers, law enforcement, and offices of the licensing officials charged with motor vehicle registration and titling responsibilities through authorized personnel of the department; and (C) Insurance companies on a limited basis as required to operate the online insurance verification system; (2) (A) Have the ability to verify, on a twenty-four-hours-per-day, seven-days-per-week basis, minus permitted down time for system maintenance as prescribed by the advisory group established under § 27-22-203 , the insurance status of a motor vehicle via the internet, or similar electronic system consistent with the insurance industry and Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration recommendations and the specifications and standards of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model updated January 3, 2017, or later models as recommended by the advisory group and adopted by the department. (B) The online insurance verification system shall include any additional features required by Arkansas law which may not be included in the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model; (3) Be able to access insurers by using multiple keys for greater matching accuracy, including without limitation: (A) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number assigned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; (B) The vehicle identification number; (C) The policy number; and (D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group; (4) Provide data security for the type of information transferred as prescribed by the advisory group; and (5) Utilize open and agreed-upon data and data transmission standards and standard schema as specified by the advisory group. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

The online insurance verification system shall:

(1) Be accessible to: (A) Authorized personnel of the Department of Finance and Administration by direct inquiry; (B) The courts, insurers, law enforcement, and offices of the licensing officials charged with motor vehicle registration and titling responsibilities through authorized personnel of the department; and (C) Insurance companies on a limited basis as required to operate the online insurance verification system;

(A) Authorized personnel of the Department of Finance and Administration by direct inquiry;

(B) The courts, insurers, law enforcement, and offices of the licensing officials charged with motor vehicle registration and titling responsibilities through authorized personnel of the department; and

(C) Insurance companies on a limited basis as required to operate the online insurance verification system;

(2) (A) Have the ability to verify, on a twenty-four-hours-per-day, seven-days-per-week basis, minus permitted down time for system maintenance as prescribed by the advisory group established under § 27-22-203 , the insurance status of a motor vehicle via the internet, or similar electronic system consistent with the insurance industry and Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration recommendations and the specifications and standards of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model updated January 3, 2017, or later models as recommended by the advisory group and adopted by the department. (B) The online insurance verification system shall include any additional features required by Arkansas law which may not be included in the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model;

(A) Have the ability to verify, on a twenty-four-hours-per-day, seven-days-per-week basis, minus permitted down time for system maintenance as prescribed by the advisory group established under § 27-22-203 , the insurance status of a motor vehicle via the internet, or similar electronic system consistent with the insurance industry and Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration recommendations and the specifications and standards of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model updated January 3, 2017, or later models as recommended by the advisory group and adopted by the department.

(B) The online insurance verification system shall include any additional features required by Arkansas law which may not be included in the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration model;

(3) Be able to access insurers by using multiple keys for greater matching accuracy, including without limitation: (A) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number assigned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; (B) The vehicle identification number; (C) The policy number; and (D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group;

(A) The National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number assigned by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners;

(B) The vehicle identification number;

(C) The policy number; and

(D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group;

(4) Provide data security for the type of information transferred as prescribed by the advisory group; and

(5) Utilize open and agreed-upon data and data transmission standards and standard schema as specified by the advisory group.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 12, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 11, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-206
Fees and limitations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) and subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section and in § 27-24-213 , special license plates created and issued under this subchapter shall be free of charge to an eligible applicant. (2) To defray the cost of the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate under this subchapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may charge an annual fee for renewal not to exceed one dollar ($1.00). (b) (1) A person who is eligible to receive a special license plate under this chapter shall be limited to three (3) additional special license plates. (2) An additional special license plate under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be issued: (A) For a personal-use vehicle as defined under § 27-14-612 ; and (B) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon payment of the fee for registering and licensing a motor vehicle under § 27-14-601 . (c) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of any of the following special license plates may obtain one (1) additional special license plate upon payment of a fee not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) and up to two (2) more additional special license plates under subdivision (b)(1) of this section: (1) Pearl Harbor Survivor; (2) Medal of Honor Recipient; (3) Disabled Veteran; (4) Disabled Veteran - World War I; (5) Purple Heart Recipient; or (6) A retired member of the United States Armed Forces under § 27-24-210 . (d) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a fee shall not be charged for issuance and renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate. (2) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate may obtain one (1) additional special license plate under this subchapter at no additional charge. (e) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of a military or veteran special license plate under this subchapter may elect to receive a standard Arkansas license plate instead of a military or veteran special license plate upon payment of one dollar ($1.00). Amended by Act 2021, No. 318,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4713, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 991,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014. Amended by Act 2013, No. 765,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Amended by Act 2013, No. 619,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014. Amended by Act 2013, No. 566,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 101, § 1; 2007, No. 148, § 1; 2007, No. 239, § 1; 2009, No. 483, § 3; 2009, No. 632, § 2.

(a) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) and subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section and in § 27-24-213 , special license plates created and issued under this subchapter shall be free of charge to an eligible applicant. (2) To defray the cost of the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate under this subchapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may charge an annual fee for renewal not to exceed one dollar ($1.00).

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) and subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section and in § 27-24-213 , special license plates created and issued under this subchapter shall be free of charge to an eligible applicant.

(2) To defray the cost of the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate under this subchapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may charge an annual fee for renewal not to exceed one dollar ($1.00).

(b) (1) A person who is eligible to receive a special license plate under this chapter shall be limited to three (3) additional special license plates. (2) An additional special license plate under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be issued: (A) For a personal-use vehicle as defined under § 27-14-612 ; and (B) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon payment of the fee for registering and licensing a motor vehicle under § 27-14-601 .

(1) A person who is eligible to receive a special license plate under this chapter shall be limited to three (3) additional special license plates.

(2) An additional special license plate under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be issued: (A) For a personal-use vehicle as defined under § 27-14-612 ; and (B) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon payment of the fee for registering and licensing a motor vehicle under § 27-14-601 .

(A) For a personal-use vehicle as defined under § 27-14-612 ; and

(B) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon payment of the fee for registering and licensing a motor vehicle under § 27-14-601 .

(c) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of any of the following special license plates may obtain one (1) additional special license plate upon payment of a fee not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) and up to two (2) more additional special license plates under subdivision (b)(1) of this section: (1) Pearl Harbor Survivor; (2) Medal of Honor Recipient; (3) Disabled Veteran; (4) Disabled Veteran - World War I; (5) Purple Heart Recipient; or (6) A retired member of the United States Armed Forces under § 27-24-210 .

(1) Pearl Harbor Survivor;

(2) Medal of Honor Recipient;

(3) Disabled Veteran;

(4) Disabled Veteran - World War I;

(5) Purple Heart Recipient; or

(6) A retired member of the United States Armed Forces under § 27-24-210 .

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a fee shall not be charged for issuance and renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate. (2) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate may obtain one (1) additional special license plate under this subchapter at no additional charge.

(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a fee shall not be charged for issuance and renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate.

(2) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate may obtain one (1) additional special license plate under this subchapter at no additional charge.

(e) An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of a military or veteran special license plate under this subchapter may elect to receive a standard Arkansas license plate instead of a military or veteran special license plate upon payment of one dollar ($1.00).

Amended by Act 2021, No. 318,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4713, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 991,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 765,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 619,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 566,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 101, § 1; 2007, No. 148, § 1; 2007, No. 239, § 1; 2009, No. 483, § 3; 2009, No. 632, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-725 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-725
Limited vehicle identification number verification - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "designee" means a person or entity that: (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police determines is appropriately suited for serving as a designee; and (2) Agrees to perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section on behalf of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (b) Except as provided under subsection (h) of this section, an application for registration or certificate of title for a motor vehicle shall be accompanied by a verification of the vehicle identification number if the owner of the motor vehicle: (1) Does not have a properly endorsed and assigned certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and may only obtain title to the motor vehicle through: (A) A court order; or (B) The bonded title procedure of this state as set forth under § 27-14-409(c) ; or (2) Presents a title or other ownership document from another state that bears any of the following designations: (A) Salvage; (B) Prior salvage; (C) Damaged; (D) Prior damaged; (E) Junked; (F) Nonrepairable; or (G) Any other designation that is substantially similar to the designations stated in this subdivision (b)(2). (c) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section. (2) A vehicle identification number verification is only valid under this section if it is performed by one (1) of the following: (A) The Division of Arkansas State Police; (B) The designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police; or (C) A local law enforcement agency. (d) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police, a local law enforcement agency, or the designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police may charge a fee for the vehicle identification number verification not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (2) A fee owed to the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be: (A) Collected by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration at the time of application for title; and (B) Deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (3) A fee owed to a local law enforcement agency or a designee may be collected and retained by the agency or the designee at the time of the inspection. (e) A designee under this section shall provide notice to the Division of Arkansas State Police as to which persons are conducting vehicle identification number verifications on behalf of the designee. (f) A local law enforcement agency or its employees are not required to perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section. (g) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall adopt a form that is to be used for all vehicle identification number verifications in the state. (2) The Division of Arkansas State Police may adopt: (A) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process is available at convenient times and locations; or (B) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process does not unduly burden legitimate businesses or consumers in the state. (h) This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle registered as a Class Two, Class Three, Class Four, Class Five, Class Six, Class Seven, or Class Eight truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3) . (i) If information is received from another state which indicates that a motor vehicle title issued by the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter does not accurately reflect the designation of the status of a motor vehicle such as those provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section, then the Office of Motor Vehicle may cancel the motor vehicle title and issue a title that correctly designates the status of the motor vehicle. Acts 2005, No. 165, § 2.

(a) As used in this section, "designee" means a person or entity that: (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police determines is appropriately suited for serving as a designee; and (2) Agrees to perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section on behalf of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police determines is appropriately suited for serving as a designee; and

(2) Agrees to perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section on behalf of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(b) Except as provided under subsection (h) of this section, an application for registration or certificate of title for a motor vehicle shall be accompanied by a verification of the vehicle identification number if the owner of the motor vehicle: (1) Does not have a properly endorsed and assigned certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and may only obtain title to the motor vehicle through: (A) A court order; or (B) The bonded title procedure of this state as set forth under § 27-14-409(c) ; or (2) Presents a title or other ownership document from another state that bears any of the following designations: (A) Salvage; (B) Prior salvage; (C) Damaged; (D) Prior damaged; (E) Junked; (F) Nonrepairable; or (G) Any other designation that is substantially similar to the designations stated in this subdivision (b)(2).

(1) Does not have a properly endorsed and assigned certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and may only obtain title to the motor vehicle through: (A) A court order; or (B) The bonded title procedure of this state as set forth under § 27-14-409(c) ; or

(A) A court order; or

(B) The bonded title procedure of this state as set forth under § 27-14-409(c) ; or

(2) Presents a title or other ownership document from another state that bears any of the following designations: (A) Salvage; (B) Prior salvage; (C) Damaged; (D) Prior damaged; (E) Junked; (F) Nonrepairable; or (G) Any other designation that is substantially similar to the designations stated in this subdivision (b)(2).

(A) Salvage;

(B) Prior salvage;

(C) Damaged;

(D) Prior damaged;

(E) Junked;

(F) Nonrepairable; or

(G) Any other designation that is substantially similar to the designations stated in this subdivision (b)(2).

(c) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section. (2) A vehicle identification number verification is only valid under this section if it is performed by one (1) of the following: (A) The Division of Arkansas State Police; (B) The designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police; or (C) A local law enforcement agency.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section.

(2) A vehicle identification number verification is only valid under this section if it is performed by one (1) of the following: (A) The Division of Arkansas State Police; (B) The designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police; or (C) A local law enforcement agency.

(A) The Division of Arkansas State Police;

(B) The designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police; or

(C) A local law enforcement agency.

(d) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police, a local law enforcement agency, or the designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police may charge a fee for the vehicle identification number verification not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (2) A fee owed to the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be: (A) Collected by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration at the time of application for title; and (B) Deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (3) A fee owed to a local law enforcement agency or a designee may be collected and retained by the agency or the designee at the time of the inspection.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police, a local law enforcement agency, or the designee of the Division of Arkansas State Police may charge a fee for the vehicle identification number verification not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(2) A fee owed to the Division of Arkansas State Police shall be: (A) Collected by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration at the time of application for title; and (B) Deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(A) Collected by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration at the time of application for title; and

(B) Deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(3) A fee owed to a local law enforcement agency or a designee may be collected and retained by the agency or the designee at the time of the inspection.

(e) A designee under this section shall provide notice to the Division of Arkansas State Police as to which persons are conducting vehicle identification number verifications on behalf of the designee.

(f) A local law enforcement agency or its employees are not required to perform vehicle identification number verifications under this section.

(g) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall adopt a form that is to be used for all vehicle identification number verifications in the state. (2) The Division of Arkansas State Police may adopt: (A) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process is available at convenient times and locations; or (B) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process does not unduly burden legitimate businesses or consumers in the state.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall adopt a form that is to be used for all vehicle identification number verifications in the state.

(2) The Division of Arkansas State Police may adopt: (A) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process is available at convenient times and locations; or (B) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process does not unduly burden legitimate businesses or consumers in the state.

(A) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process is available at convenient times and locations; or

(B) Reasonable rules to ensure that the verification process does not unduly burden legitimate businesses or consumers in the state.

(h) This section shall not apply to a motor vehicle registered as a Class Two, Class Three, Class Four, Class Five, Class Six, Class Seven, or Class Eight truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3) .

(i) If information is received from another state which indicates that a motor vehicle title issued by the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter does not accurately reflect the designation of the status of a motor vehicle such as those provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section, then the Office of Motor Vehicle may cancel the motor vehicle title and issue a title that correctly designates the status of the motor vehicle.

Acts 2005, No. 165, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-310
Use of officially designated school bus colors or words "school bus" unlawful
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle that formerly was but is not now a school bus or a motor vehicle similar in shape and form to a school bus upon the public highways and roads of this state when the vehicle is painted with the officially designated school bus colors or has the words "SCHOOL BUS" marked thereon. (b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1953, No. 135, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1032, 75-1033.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle that formerly was but is not now a school bus or a motor vehicle similar in shape and form to a school bus upon the public highways and roads of this state when the vehicle is painted with the officially designated school bus colors or has the words "SCHOOL BUS" marked thereon.

(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1953, No. 135, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1032, 75-1033.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-102-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 102 / Section 27-102-102
Owner's right to recover
Status: in_force

When any person shall set up a claim to salvaged property and shall prove his or her title to it by competent testimony before any justice of the peace of the proper county, the taker up shall restore the property to the owner if he or she pays the taker up a premium for salvage, at the rate of not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the value of all the property, to be adjudged by a justice of the peace of the county. Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 8734; Pope's Dig., § 11427; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-302.

When any person shall set up a claim to salvaged property and shall prove his or her title to it by competent testimony before any justice of the peace of the proper county, the taker up shall restore the property to the owner if he or she pays the taker up a premium for salvage, at the rate of not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the value of all the property, to be adjudged by a justice of the peace of the county.

Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 2; C. & M. Dig., § 8734; Pope's Dig., § 11427; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-302.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-723 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-723
Registration and license required upon presence in state - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) Within sixty (60) calendar days of becoming a resident, a person who is a resident of this state shall obtain an Arkansas motor vehicle registration and license in order to operate a motor vehicle upon the streets and highways of this state. (b) A nonresident person who has been physically present in this state for a period of six (6) months shall obtain an Arkansas motor vehicle registration and license in order to operate a motor vehicle upon the streets and highways of this state. (c) (1) (A) As used in this subsection, "entity" means a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas. (B) "Entity" does not include a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization engaged in one (1) or more of the following: (i) Governmental operations, including municipal, county, state, or federal operations; (ii) Utility operation, maintenance, or repair; (iii) Construction; (iv) Natural resource exploration, production, or mining, including without limitation oil, gas, gravel, and timber; or (v) Agricultural operations. (2) (A) An entity that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas shall register a motor vehicle considered a pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) that the entity owns and uses in its business operations in the state with the Office of Motor Vehicle within sixty (60) calendar days from the start of business in the state. (B) (i) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an entity has failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section, the court may assess a civil penalty against the entity not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (ii) Proof that an employee or owner of the entity was found guilty of a violation of subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section shall establish a prima facie case that the entity failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (iii) A penalty assessed under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) shall become a lien against the property owned by the entity in the state. (iv) An entity may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) to a circuit court of competent jurisdiction. (d) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of operating a motor vehicle that is not in compliance with this section is guilty of a violation and punishable as provided under § 5-4-201(c) . Amended by Act 2023, No. 41,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 41,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1993, No. 445, § 42; 1999, No. 912, § 2; 2009, No. 945, § 1.

(a) Within sixty (60) calendar days of becoming a resident, a person who is a resident of this state shall obtain an Arkansas motor vehicle registration and license in order to operate a motor vehicle upon the streets and highways of this state.

(b) A nonresident person who has been physically present in this state for a period of six (6) months shall obtain an Arkansas motor vehicle registration and license in order to operate a motor vehicle upon the streets and highways of this state.

(c) (1) (A) As used in this subsection, "entity" means a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas. (B) "Entity" does not include a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization engaged in one (1) or more of the following: (i) Governmental operations, including municipal, county, state, or federal operations; (ii) Utility operation, maintenance, or repair; (iii) Construction; (iv) Natural resource exploration, production, or mining, including without limitation oil, gas, gravel, and timber; or (v) Agricultural operations. (2) (A) An entity that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas shall register a motor vehicle considered a pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) that the entity owns and uses in its business operations in the state with the Office of Motor Vehicle within sixty (60) calendar days from the start of business in the state. (B) (i) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an entity has failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section, the court may assess a civil penalty against the entity not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (ii) Proof that an employee or owner of the entity was found guilty of a violation of subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section shall establish a prima facie case that the entity failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (iii) A penalty assessed under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) shall become a lien against the property owned by the entity in the state. (iv) An entity may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) to a circuit court of competent jurisdiction.

(1) (A) As used in this subsection, "entity" means a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas. (B) "Entity" does not include a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization engaged in one (1) or more of the following: (i) Governmental operations, including municipal, county, state, or federal operations; (ii) Utility operation, maintenance, or repair; (iii) Construction; (iv) Natural resource exploration, production, or mining, including without limitation oil, gas, gravel, and timber; or (v) Agricultural operations.

(A) As used in this subsection, "entity" means a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas.

(B) "Entity" does not include a firm, corporation, association, partnership, or organization engaged in one (1) or more of the following: (i) Governmental operations, including municipal, county, state, or federal operations; (ii) Utility operation, maintenance, or repair; (iii) Construction; (iv) Natural resource exploration, production, or mining, including without limitation oil, gas, gravel, and timber; or (v) Agricultural operations.

(i) Governmental operations, including municipal, county, state, or federal operations;

(ii) Utility operation, maintenance, or repair;

(iii) Construction;

(iv) Natural resource exploration, production, or mining, including without limitation oil, gas, gravel, and timber; or

(v) Agricultural operations.

(2) (A) An entity that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas shall register a motor vehicle considered a pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) that the entity owns and uses in its business operations in the state with the Office of Motor Vehicle within sixty (60) calendar days from the start of business in the state. (B) (i) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an entity has failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section, the court may assess a civil penalty against the entity not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (ii) Proof that an employee or owner of the entity was found guilty of a violation of subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section shall establish a prima facie case that the entity failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (iii) A penalty assessed under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) shall become a lien against the property owned by the entity in the state. (iv) An entity may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) to a circuit court of competent jurisdiction.

(A) An entity that transacts or conducts business in Arkansas and has a place of business in Arkansas shall register a motor vehicle considered a pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) that the entity owns and uses in its business operations in the state with the Office of Motor Vehicle within sixty (60) calendar days from the start of business in the state.

(B) (i) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an entity has failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section, the court may assess a civil penalty against the entity not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (ii) Proof that an employee or owner of the entity was found guilty of a violation of subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section shall establish a prima facie case that the entity failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (iii) A penalty assessed under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) shall become a lien against the property owned by the entity in the state. (iv) An entity may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) to a circuit court of competent jurisdiction.

(i) If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that an entity has failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section, the court may assess a civil penalty against the entity not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(ii) Proof that an employee or owner of the entity was found guilty of a violation of subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section shall establish a prima facie case that the entity failed to comply with subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section.

(iii) A penalty assessed under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) shall become a lien against the property owned by the entity in the state.

(iv) An entity may appeal the assessment of a civil penalty under this subdivision (c)(2)(B) to a circuit court of competent jurisdiction.

(d) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of operating a motor vehicle that is not in compliance with this section is guilty of a violation and punishable as provided under § 5-4-201(c) .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 41,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 41,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1993, No. 445, § 42; 1999, No. 912, § 2; 2009, No. 945, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-202
Control by county court
Status: in_force

(a) The county court shall have a general superintending control of bridges, turnpikes, and causeways mentioned in this subchapter and the rates or tolls to be charged. (b) The county court shall compel the bridges, turnpikes, and causeways to be kept in good repair at all times. (c) The county court is required to fix the rate of tolls for crossing any bridge, turnpike, or causeway which may be built under the provision of this subchapter, the rates to be based on a reasonable return on the amount invested, having regard for reasonable operating expenses and reasonable depreciation. (d) If, after granting the franchise or privilege and the rate of tolls fixed, it shall be made to appear that the rates fixed are inadequate to yield a fair return upon the investment or that the rates yield more than a fair return upon the investment, the county court shall have the right to revise the tolls as justice may require. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 2616; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1602.

(a) The county court shall have a general superintending control of bridges, turnpikes, and causeways mentioned in this subchapter and the rates or tolls to be charged.

(b) The county court shall compel the bridges, turnpikes, and causeways to be kept in good repair at all times.

(c) The county court is required to fix the rate of tolls for crossing any bridge, turnpike, or causeway which may be built under the provision of this subchapter, the rates to be based on a reasonable return on the amount invested, having regard for reasonable operating expenses and reasonable depreciation.

(d) If, after granting the franchise or privilege and the rate of tolls fixed, it shall be made to appear that the rates fixed are inadequate to yield a fair return upon the investment or that the rates yield more than a fair return upon the investment, the county court shall have the right to revise the tolls as justice may require.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 2616; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-210
Land predominantly used for residential purposes
Status: in_force

(a) It is the legislative intent and purpose of this section to specifically define a certain term used in the agreement entered into between the State Highway Commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the authority granted in this chapter, as amended, particularly the term "land predominantly used for residential purposes" as that term is used in enumerating exclusions in the definition of "unzoned commercial, business, or industrial areas," in order to clarify the terms of agreement and to enable the commission to more effectively and efficiently and uniformly administer the provisions of this chapter, as implemented by the agreement entered into between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation. (b) As used in the agreement entered into between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, "land predominantly used for residential purposes" means only those tracts of land within an unzoned commercial, business, or industrial area on a primary or interstate highway which are occupied by a building regularly and principally used as a residence and those tracts of land adjacent to those residential tracts which are under the same ownership as the residential tracts and which are actively used and maintained for residential purposes. Acts 1979, No. 735, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505.3, 76-2505.4.

(a) It is the legislative intent and purpose of this section to specifically define a certain term used in the agreement entered into between the State Highway Commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the authority granted in this chapter, as amended, particularly the term "land predominantly used for residential purposes" as that term is used in enumerating exclusions in the definition of "unzoned commercial, business, or industrial areas," in order to clarify the terms of agreement and to enable the commission to more effectively and efficiently and uniformly administer the provisions of this chapter, as implemented by the agreement entered into between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation.

(b) As used in the agreement entered into between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, "land predominantly used for residential purposes" means only those tracts of land within an unzoned commercial, business, or industrial area on a primary or interstate highway which are occupied by a building regularly and principally used as a residence and those tracts of land adjacent to those residential tracts which are under the same ownership as the residential tracts and which are actively used and maintained for residential purposes.

Acts 1979, No. 735, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505.3, 76-2505.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-87-403
Ferries in competition with state-owned toll bridges
Status: in_force

(a) All ferries operating in competition with state-owned toll bridges shall be subject to regulation as to ferry rates by the State Highway Commission and the rates to be charged shall be the same as the traffic rates prevailing upon the state-owned toll bridge with which the ferry is operated in competition. (b) Any ferrykeeper operating and a competing ferrykeeper charging less than the rate fixed on state-owned toll bridges shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each separate offense. However, the commission, in its discretion, may fix a lower rate on those ferries for all vehicles other than motor-propelled vehicles and riparian landowners or tenants on the lands for passing from one part of a farm to another owned or leased by the landowner or tenant. (c) No ferry shall be declared to be in competition with the state-owned toll bridge unless it is within three (3) miles of a state-owned toll bridge. Acts 1933, No. 139, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5822; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1727.

(a) All ferries operating in competition with state-owned toll bridges shall be subject to regulation as to ferry rates by the State Highway Commission and the rates to be charged shall be the same as the traffic rates prevailing upon the state-owned toll bridge with which the ferry is operated in competition.

(b) Any ferrykeeper operating and a competing ferrykeeper charging less than the rate fixed on state-owned toll bridges shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each separate offense. However, the commission, in its discretion, may fix a lower rate on those ferries for all vehicles other than motor-propelled vehicles and riparian landowners or tenants on the lands for passing from one part of a farm to another owned or leased by the landowner or tenant.

(c) No ferry shall be declared to be in competition with the state-owned toll bridge unless it is within three (3) miles of a state-owned toll bridge.

Acts 1933, No. 139, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 5822; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1727.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-104
Standard equipment required
Status: in_force

(a) After July 5, 1977, all motor-driven cycles and all motorcycles used upon the public streets and highways of this state shall be equipped with the following standard equipment: (1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') in front; (2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of three hundred feet (300') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle; (3) A lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above; (4) Good hand or foot brakes; (5) A horn in good working order, but no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted; (6) A standard muffler; (7) Handholds and support for the passenger's feet when designed to carry more than one (1) person, unless it is equipped with a sidecar; and (8) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) . (b) All passengers and operators of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles used upon the public streets and highways of this state shall be equipped with the following equipment under standards set forth by the Office of Motor Vehicle: (1) Protective headgear unless the person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older; and (2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields. (c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to three-wheel motorcycles equipped with a cab and a windshield which do not exceed twenty horsepower (20 hp) when the motorcycles are used by municipal police departments. (d) After July 5, 1977, all motorized bicycles used upon the public streets of this state shall be equipped with the following standard equipment: (1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least two hundred fifty feet (250') in front; (2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle; (3) A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above; (4) Good hand or foot brakes; (5) A horn in good working order, provided that no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted; (6) A standard muffler; and (7) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) . Acts 1959, No. 201, § 3; 1967, No. 296, § 1; 1973, No. 78, § 1; 1977, No. 561, § 2; 1985, No. 972, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1703; Acts 1997, No. 453, § 1; 2005, No. 1762, § 2; 2011, No. 759, §§ 1, 2.

(a) After July 5, 1977, all motor-driven cycles and all motorcycles used upon the public streets and highways of this state shall be equipped with the following standard equipment: (1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') in front; (2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of three hundred feet (300') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle; (3) A lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above; (4) Good hand or foot brakes; (5) A horn in good working order, but no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted; (6) A standard muffler; (7) Handholds and support for the passenger's feet when designed to carry more than one (1) person, unless it is equipped with a sidecar; and (8) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) .

(1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') in front;

(2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of three hundred feet (300') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle;

(3) A lamp that emits a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above;

(4) Good hand or foot brakes;

(5) A horn in good working order, but no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted;

(6) A standard muffler;

(7) Handholds and support for the passenger's feet when designed to carry more than one (1) person, unless it is equipped with a sidecar; and

(8) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) .

(b) All passengers and operators of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles used upon the public streets and highways of this state shall be equipped with the following equipment under standards set forth by the Office of Motor Vehicle: (1) Protective headgear unless the person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older; and (2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.

(1) Protective headgear unless the person is twenty-one (21) years of age or older; and

(2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to three-wheel motorcycles equipped with a cab and a windshield which do not exceed twenty horsepower (20 hp) when the motorcycles are used by municipal police departments.

(d) After July 5, 1977, all motorized bicycles used upon the public streets of this state shall be equipped with the following standard equipment: (1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least two hundred fifty feet (250') in front; (2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle; (3) A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above; (4) Good hand or foot brakes; (5) A horn in good working order, provided that no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted; (6) A standard muffler; and (7) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) .

(1) At least one (1), but not more than two (2), headlights that in the dark emit a white light visible from a distance of at least two hundred fifty feet (250') in front;

(2) A red reflector on the rear that is visible from a distance of one hundred fifty feet (150') to the rear when directly in front of a lawful upper-beam headlamp of a motor vehicle;

(3) A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') to the rear must be used in addition to the red reflector provided above;

(4) Good hand or foot brakes;

(5) A horn in good working order, provided that no bell, siren, or whistle shall be permitted;

(6) A standard muffler; and

(7) Electrical turn signals that meet the requirements of § 27-36-216(b) .

Acts 1959, No. 201, § 3; 1967, No. 296, § 1; 1973, No. 78, § 1; 1977, No. 561, § 2; 1985, No. 972, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1703; Acts 1997, No. 453, § 1; 2005, No. 1762, § 2; 2011, No. 759, §§ 1, 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-907 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-24-907
Transferability
Status: in_force

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 . Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 .

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-101-201
Liability of owner, renter, operator, or lessee of vessel for injury or damage - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) The owner, renter, operator, or lessee of a vessel is liable for any injury or damage caused by the negligent operation of the vessel, whether negligence consists of violating the statutes of this state or neglecting to observe such ordinary care and operation as the rules of the common law require. (b) (1) The owner is not liable, however, unless the vessel is being used with his or her express or implied consent. (2) (A) The owner is not strictly liable to a renter, operator, or lessee for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of the vessel by the renter, operator, or lessee. (B) The liability of the owner for injury or damage suffered by a renter, operator, or lessee shall be determined by comparing the fault of the owner and the fault of the renter, operator, or lessee in accordance with §§ 16-55-216 and 16-64-122 . (c) It shall be presumed that the vessel is being operated with the knowledge and consent of the owner if at the time of the injury or damage it is under the control of his or her spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other immediate member of the owner's family. (d) This section does not: (1) Relieve any other person from any liability that he or she would otherwise have; or (2) Authorize or permit any recovery in excess of injury or damage actually incurred. (e) This section does not apply to an outfitter as defined in § 27-101-902 . Amended by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-234; Acts 2005, No. 1156, § 1.

(a) The owner, renter, operator, or lessee of a vessel is liable for any injury or damage caused by the negligent operation of the vessel, whether negligence consists of violating the statutes of this state or neglecting to observe such ordinary care and operation as the rules of the common law require.

(b) (1) The owner is not liable, however, unless the vessel is being used with his or her express or implied consent. (2) (A) The owner is not strictly liable to a renter, operator, or lessee for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of the vessel by the renter, operator, or lessee. (B) The liability of the owner for injury or damage suffered by a renter, operator, or lessee shall be determined by comparing the fault of the owner and the fault of the renter, operator, or lessee in accordance with §§ 16-55-216 and 16-64-122 .

(1) The owner is not liable, however, unless the vessel is being used with his or her express or implied consent.

(2) (A) The owner is not strictly liable to a renter, operator, or lessee for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of the vessel by the renter, operator, or lessee. (B) The liability of the owner for injury or damage suffered by a renter, operator, or lessee shall be determined by comparing the fault of the owner and the fault of the renter, operator, or lessee in accordance with §§ 16-55-216 and 16-64-122 .

(A) The owner is not strictly liable to a renter, operator, or lessee for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent operation of the vessel by the renter, operator, or lessee.

(B) The liability of the owner for injury or damage suffered by a renter, operator, or lessee shall be determined by comparing the fault of the owner and the fault of the renter, operator, or lessee in accordance with §§ 16-55-216 and 16-64-122 .

(c) It shall be presumed that the vessel is being operated with the knowledge and consent of the owner if at the time of the injury or damage it is under the control of his or her spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other immediate member of the owner's family.

(d) This section does not: (1) Relieve any other person from any liability that he or she would otherwise have; or (2) Authorize or permit any recovery in excess of injury or damage actually incurred.

(1) Relieve any other person from any liability that he or she would otherwise have; or

(2) Authorize or permit any recovery in excess of injury or damage actually incurred.

(e) This section does not apply to an outfitter as defined in § 27-101-902 .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-234; Acts 2005, No. 1156, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-54-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 54 / Section 27-54-101
Adoption of compact
Status: in_force

The Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977, as amended and in effect on January 1, 1985, hereinafter called "the compact," is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: ARTICLE I Findings, Declaration of Policy and Purpose (a) The party jurisdictions find that: (1) In most instances, a motorist who is cited for a traffic violation in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction: (i) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or (ii) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (iii) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held. (2) In some instances, the motorist's driver's license may be deposited as collateral to be returned after he has complied with the terms of the citation. (3) The purpose of the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above is to ensure compliance with the terms of a traffic citation by the motorist who, if permitted to continue on his way after receiving the traffic citation, could return to his home jurisdiction and disregard his duty under the terms of the traffic citation. (4) A motorist receiving a traffic citation in his home jurisdiction is permitted, except for certain violations, to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and to immediately continue on his way after promising or being instructed to comply with the terms of the citation. (5) The practice described in paragraph (1) above causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the motorist who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial, or pay the fine, and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some arrangement can be made. (6) The deposit of a driver's license as a bail bond, as described in paragraph (2) above, is viewed with disfavor. (7) The practices described herein consume an undue amount of law enforcement time. (b) It is the policy of the party jurisdictions to: (1) Seek compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles in each of the jurisdictions. (2) Allow motorists to accept a traffic citation for certain violations and proceed on their way without delay whether or not the motorist is a resident of the jurisdiction in which the citation was issued. (3) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among the jurisdictions for obtaining compliance with the terms of a traffic citation issued in one jurisdiction to a resident of another jurisdiction. (4) Maximize effective utilization of law enforcement personnel and assist court systems in the efficient disposition of traffic violations. (c) The purpose of this compact is to: (1) Provide a means through which the party jurisdictions may participate in a reciprocal program to effectuate the policies enumerated in paragraph (b) above in a uniform and orderly manner. (2) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of traffic violators operating within party jurisdictions in recognition of the motorist's right of due process and the sovereign status of a party jurisdiction. ARTICLE II Definitions (a) In the Nonresident Violator Compact, the following words have the meaning indicated, unless the context requires otherwise: (b) (1) "Citation" means any summons, ticket, or other official document issued by a police officer for a traffic violation containing an order which requires the motorist to respond. (2) "Collateral" means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following the issuance by a police officer of a citation for a traffic violation. (3) "Compliance" means the act of answering a citation, summons, or subpoena through appearance at court, a tribunal, and/or payment of fines and costs. (4) "Court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal. (5) "Driver's license" means any license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of the home jurisdiction. (6) "Home jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction that issued the driver's license of the traffic violator. (7) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued to the motorist. (8) "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Provinces of Canada, or other countries. (9) "Motorist" means a driver of a motor vehicle operating in a party jurisdiction other than the home jurisdiction. (10) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a motorist made at the time of issuance of the traffic citation that he will comply with the terms of that traffic citation. (11) "Police officer" means any individual authorized by the party jurisdiction to issue a citation for a traffic violation. (12) "Terms of the citation" means those options expressly stated upon the citation. ARTICLE III Procedure for Issuing Jurisdiction (a) When issuing a citation for a traffic violation, a police officer shall issue the citation to a motorist who possesses a driver's license issued by a party jurisdiction and shall not, subject to the exceptions noted in paragraph (b) of this article, require the motorist to post collateral to secure appearance, if the officer receives the motorist's personal recognizance that he or she will comply with the terms of the citation. (b) Personal recognizance is acceptable only if not prohibited by law. If mandatory appearance is required, it should take place immediately following issuance of the citation. (c) Upon failure of a motorist to comply with the terms of a traffic citation, the appropriate official shall report the failure to comply to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued. The report shall be made in accordance with procedures specified by the issuing jurisdiction and shall contain information as specified in the Compact Manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home jurisdiction. (d) Upon receipt of the report, the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home jurisdiction of the motorist, the information in a form and content as contained in the Compact Manual. (e) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction need not suspend the privilege of a motorist for whom a report has been transmitted. (f) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation if the date of transmission is more than six months after the date on which the traffic citation was issued. (g) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation where the date of issuance of the citation predates the most recent of the effective dates of entry for the two (2) jurisdictions affected. ARTICLE IV Procedure for Home Jurisdiction (a) Upon receipt of a report of a failure to comply from the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction, the licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall notify the motorist and initiate a suspension action, in accordance with the home jurisdiction's procedures, to suspend the motorist's driver's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority. Due process safeguards will be accorded. (b) The licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing jurisdictions as provided in the Compact Manual. ARTICLE V Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party jurisdiction to apply any of its other laws relating to license to drive to any person or circumstance, or to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party jurisdiction and a nonparty jurisdiction. ARTICLE VI Compact Administrator Procedures (a) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a Board of Compact Administrators is established. The board shall be composed of one representative from each party jurisdiction to be known as the compact administrator. The compact administrator shall be appointed by the jurisdiction executive and will serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction he represents. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate may not be entitled to serve unless written notification of his identity has been given to the board. (b) Each member of the Board of Compact Administrators shall be entitled to one vote. No action of the board shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the board are cast in favor. Action by the board shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the party jurisdictions are represented. (c) The board shall elect annually, from its membership, a chairman and vice chairman. (d) The board shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of a party jurisdiction, for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws. (e) The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any jurisdiction, the United States, or any other governmental agency, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same. (f) The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, person, firm, or corporation, or any private nonprofit organization or institution. (g) The board shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of this compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to board action shall be contained in the Compact Manual. ARTICLE VII Entry into Compact and Withdrawal (a) This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two (2) jurisdictions. (b) (1) Entry into the compact shall be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted to the chairman of the board. (2) The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows: (i) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact. (ii) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact. (iii) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact. (3) The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than sixty (60) days after notice has been given by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying jurisdiction has been received. (c) A party jurisdiction may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to the other party jurisdictions, but a withdrawal shall not take effect until ninety (90) days after notice of withdrawal is given. The notice shall be directed to the compact administrator of each member jurisdiction. No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining party jurisdictions. ARTICLE VIII Exceptions The provisions of this compact shall not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials. ARTICLE IX Amendments to the Compact (a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions. (b) Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement of all party jurisdictions and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of the last endorsement. (c) Failure of a party jurisdiction to respond to the compact chairman within one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the proposed amendment shall constitute endorsement. ARTICLE X Construction and Severability This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated herein. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party jurisdiction or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government agency, person, or circumstance, the compact shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any jurisdiction party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining jurisdictions and in full force and effect as to the jurisdiction affected as to all severable matters. ARTICLE XI Title This compact shall be known as the "Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977". Acts 1985, No. 209, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2701.

The Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977, as amended and in effect on January 1, 1985, hereinafter called "the compact," is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:

ARTICLE I Findings, Declaration of Policy and Purpose (a) The party jurisdictions find that: (1) In most instances, a motorist who is cited for a traffic violation in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction: (i) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or (ii) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (iii) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held. (2) In some instances, the motorist's driver's license may be deposited as collateral to be returned after he has complied with the terms of the citation. (3) The purpose of the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above is to ensure compliance with the terms of a traffic citation by the motorist who, if permitted to continue on his way after receiving the traffic citation, could return to his home jurisdiction and disregard his duty under the terms of the traffic citation. (4) A motorist receiving a traffic citation in his home jurisdiction is permitted, except for certain violations, to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and to immediately continue on his way after promising or being instructed to comply with the terms of the citation. (5) The practice described in paragraph (1) above causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the motorist who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial, or pay the fine, and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some arrangement can be made. (6) The deposit of a driver's license as a bail bond, as described in paragraph (2) above, is viewed with disfavor. (7) The practices described herein consume an undue amount of law enforcement time. (b) It is the policy of the party jurisdictions to: (1) Seek compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles in each of the jurisdictions. (2) Allow motorists to accept a traffic citation for certain violations and proceed on their way without delay whether or not the motorist is a resident of the jurisdiction in which the citation was issued. (3) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among the jurisdictions for obtaining compliance with the terms of a traffic citation issued in one jurisdiction to a resident of another jurisdiction. (4) Maximize effective utilization of law enforcement personnel and assist court systems in the efficient disposition of traffic violations. (c) The purpose of this compact is to: (1) Provide a means through which the party jurisdictions may participate in a reciprocal program to effectuate the policies enumerated in paragraph (b) above in a uniform and orderly manner. (2) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of traffic violators operating within party jurisdictions in recognition of the motorist's right of due process and the sovereign status of a party jurisdiction.

(a) The party jurisdictions find that: (1) In most instances, a motorist who is cited for a traffic violation in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction: (i) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or (ii) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (iii) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held. (2) In some instances, the motorist's driver's license may be deposited as collateral to be returned after he has complied with the terms of the citation. (3) The purpose of the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above is to ensure compliance with the terms of a traffic citation by the motorist who, if permitted to continue on his way after receiving the traffic citation, could return to his home jurisdiction and disregard his duty under the terms of the traffic citation. (4) A motorist receiving a traffic citation in his home jurisdiction is permitted, except for certain violations, to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and to immediately continue on his way after promising or being instructed to comply with the terms of the citation. (5) The practice described in paragraph (1) above causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the motorist who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial, or pay the fine, and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some arrangement can be made. (6) The deposit of a driver's license as a bail bond, as described in paragraph (2) above, is viewed with disfavor. (7) The practices described herein consume an undue amount of law enforcement time.

(1) In most instances, a motorist who is cited for a traffic violation in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction: (i) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or (ii) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (iii) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held.

(i) Must post collateral or bond to secure appearance for trial at a later date; or

(ii) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or

(iii) Is taken directly to court for his trial to be held.

(2) In some instances, the motorist's driver's license may be deposited as collateral to be returned after he has complied with the terms of the citation.

(3) The purpose of the practices described in paragraphs (1) and (2) above is to ensure compliance with the terms of a traffic citation by the motorist who, if permitted to continue on his way after receiving the traffic citation, could return to his home jurisdiction and disregard his duty under the terms of the traffic citation.

(4) A motorist receiving a traffic citation in his home jurisdiction is permitted, except for certain violations, to accept the citation from the officer at the scene of the violation and to immediately continue on his way after promising or being instructed to comply with the terms of the citation.

(5) The practice described in paragraph (1) above causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the motorist who is unable at the time to post collateral, furnish a bond, stand trial, or pay the fine, and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some arrangement can be made.

(6) The deposit of a driver's license as a bail bond, as described in paragraph (2) above, is viewed with disfavor.

(7) The practices described herein consume an undue amount of law enforcement time.

(b) It is the policy of the party jurisdictions to: (1) Seek compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles in each of the jurisdictions. (2) Allow motorists to accept a traffic citation for certain violations and proceed on their way without delay whether or not the motorist is a resident of the jurisdiction in which the citation was issued. (3) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among the jurisdictions for obtaining compliance with the terms of a traffic citation issued in one jurisdiction to a resident of another jurisdiction. (4) Maximize effective utilization of law enforcement personnel and assist court systems in the efficient disposition of traffic violations.

(1) Seek compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles in each of the jurisdictions.

(2) Allow motorists to accept a traffic citation for certain violations and proceed on their way without delay whether or not the motorist is a resident of the jurisdiction in which the citation was issued.

(3) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among the jurisdictions for obtaining compliance with the terms of a traffic citation issued in one jurisdiction to a resident of another jurisdiction.

(4) Maximize effective utilization of law enforcement personnel and assist court systems in the efficient disposition of traffic violations.

(c) The purpose of this compact is to: (1) Provide a means through which the party jurisdictions may participate in a reciprocal program to effectuate the policies enumerated in paragraph (b) above in a uniform and orderly manner. (2) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of traffic violators operating within party jurisdictions in recognition of the motorist's right of due process and the sovereign status of a party jurisdiction.

(1) Provide a means through which the party jurisdictions may participate in a reciprocal program to effectuate the policies enumerated in paragraph (b) above in a uniform and orderly manner.

(2) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of traffic violators operating within party jurisdictions in recognition of the motorist's right of due process and the sovereign status of a party jurisdiction.

ARTICLE II Definitions (a) In the Nonresident Violator Compact, the following words have the meaning indicated, unless the context requires otherwise: (b) (1) "Citation" means any summons, ticket, or other official document issued by a police officer for a traffic violation containing an order which requires the motorist to respond. (2) "Collateral" means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following the issuance by a police officer of a citation for a traffic violation. (3) "Compliance" means the act of answering a citation, summons, or subpoena through appearance at court, a tribunal, and/or payment of fines and costs. (4) "Court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal. (5) "Driver's license" means any license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of the home jurisdiction. (6) "Home jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction that issued the driver's license of the traffic violator. (7) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued to the motorist. (8) "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Provinces of Canada, or other countries. (9) "Motorist" means a driver of a motor vehicle operating in a party jurisdiction other than the home jurisdiction. (10) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a motorist made at the time of issuance of the traffic citation that he will comply with the terms of that traffic citation. (11) "Police officer" means any individual authorized by the party jurisdiction to issue a citation for a traffic violation. (12) "Terms of the citation" means those options expressly stated upon the citation.

(a) In the Nonresident Violator Compact, the following words have the meaning indicated, unless the context requires otherwise:

(b) (1) "Citation" means any summons, ticket, or other official document issued by a police officer for a traffic violation containing an order which requires the motorist to respond. (2) "Collateral" means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following the issuance by a police officer of a citation for a traffic violation. (3) "Compliance" means the act of answering a citation, summons, or subpoena through appearance at court, a tribunal, and/or payment of fines and costs. (4) "Court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal. (5) "Driver's license" means any license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of the home jurisdiction. (6) "Home jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction that issued the driver's license of the traffic violator. (7) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued to the motorist. (8) "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Provinces of Canada, or other countries. (9) "Motorist" means a driver of a motor vehicle operating in a party jurisdiction other than the home jurisdiction. (10) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a motorist made at the time of issuance of the traffic citation that he will comply with the terms of that traffic citation. (11) "Police officer" means any individual authorized by the party jurisdiction to issue a citation for a traffic violation. (12) "Terms of the citation" means those options expressly stated upon the citation.

(1) "Citation" means any summons, ticket, or other official document issued by a police officer for a traffic violation containing an order which requires the motorist to respond.

(2) "Collateral" means any cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, following the issuance by a police officer of a citation for a traffic violation.

(3) "Compliance" means the act of answering a citation, summons, or subpoena through appearance at court, a tribunal, and/or payment of fines and costs.

(4) "Court" means a court of law or traffic tribunal.

(5) "Driver's license" means any license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of the home jurisdiction.

(6) "Home jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction that issued the driver's license of the traffic violator.

(7) "Issuing jurisdiction" means the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued to the motorist.

(8) "Jurisdiction" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Provinces of Canada, or other countries.

(9) "Motorist" means a driver of a motor vehicle operating in a party jurisdiction other than the home jurisdiction.

(10) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a motorist made at the time of issuance of the traffic citation that he will comply with the terms of that traffic citation.

(11) "Police officer" means any individual authorized by the party jurisdiction to issue a citation for a traffic violation.

(12) "Terms of the citation" means those options expressly stated upon the citation.

ARTICLE III Procedure for Issuing Jurisdiction (a) When issuing a citation for a traffic violation, a police officer shall issue the citation to a motorist who possesses a driver's license issued by a party jurisdiction and shall not, subject to the exceptions noted in paragraph (b) of this article, require the motorist to post collateral to secure appearance, if the officer receives the motorist's personal recognizance that he or she will comply with the terms of the citation. (b) Personal recognizance is acceptable only if not prohibited by law. If mandatory appearance is required, it should take place immediately following issuance of the citation. (c) Upon failure of a motorist to comply with the terms of a traffic citation, the appropriate official shall report the failure to comply to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued. The report shall be made in accordance with procedures specified by the issuing jurisdiction and shall contain information as specified in the Compact Manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home jurisdiction. (d) Upon receipt of the report, the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home jurisdiction of the motorist, the information in a form and content as contained in the Compact Manual. (e) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction need not suspend the privilege of a motorist for whom a report has been transmitted. (f) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation if the date of transmission is more than six months after the date on which the traffic citation was issued. (g) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation where the date of issuance of the citation predates the most recent of the effective dates of entry for the two (2) jurisdictions affected.

(a) When issuing a citation for a traffic violation, a police officer shall issue the citation to a motorist who possesses a driver's license issued by a party jurisdiction and shall not, subject to the exceptions noted in paragraph (b) of this article, require the motorist to post collateral to secure appearance, if the officer receives the motorist's personal recognizance that he or she will comply with the terms of the citation.

(b) Personal recognizance is acceptable only if not prohibited by law. If mandatory appearance is required, it should take place immediately following issuance of the citation.

(c) Upon failure of a motorist to comply with the terms of a traffic citation, the appropriate official shall report the failure to comply to the licensing authority of the jurisdiction in which the traffic citation was issued. The report shall be made in accordance with procedures specified by the issuing jurisdiction and shall contain information as specified in the Compact Manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home jurisdiction.

(d) Upon receipt of the report, the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall transmit to the licensing authority in the home jurisdiction of the motorist, the information in a form and content as contained in the Compact Manual.

(e) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction need not suspend the privilege of a motorist for whom a report has been transmitted.

(f) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation if the date of transmission is more than six months after the date on which the traffic citation was issued.

(g) The licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction shall not transmit a report on any violation where the date of issuance of the citation predates the most recent of the effective dates of entry for the two (2) jurisdictions affected.

ARTICLE IV Procedure for Home Jurisdiction (a) Upon receipt of a report of a failure to comply from the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction, the licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall notify the motorist and initiate a suspension action, in accordance with the home jurisdiction's procedures, to suspend the motorist's driver's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority. Due process safeguards will be accorded. (b) The licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing jurisdictions as provided in the Compact Manual.

(a) Upon receipt of a report of a failure to comply from the licensing authority of the issuing jurisdiction, the licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall notify the motorist and initiate a suspension action, in accordance with the home jurisdiction's procedures, to suspend the motorist's driver's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the traffic citation has been furnished to the home jurisdiction licensing authority. Due process safeguards will be accorded.

(b) The licensing authority of the home jurisdiction shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing jurisdictions as provided in the Compact Manual.

ARTICLE V Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party jurisdiction to apply any of its other laws relating to license to drive to any person or circumstance, or to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party jurisdiction and a nonparty jurisdiction.

Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party jurisdiction to apply any of its other laws relating to license to drive to any person or circumstance, or to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party jurisdiction and a nonparty jurisdiction.

ARTICLE VI Compact Administrator Procedures (a) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a Board of Compact Administrators is established. The board shall be composed of one representative from each party jurisdiction to be known as the compact administrator. The compact administrator shall be appointed by the jurisdiction executive and will serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction he represents. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate may not be entitled to serve unless written notification of his identity has been given to the board. (b) Each member of the Board of Compact Administrators shall be entitled to one vote. No action of the board shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the board are cast in favor. Action by the board shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the party jurisdictions are represented. (c) The board shall elect annually, from its membership, a chairman and vice chairman. (d) The board shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of a party jurisdiction, for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws. (e) The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any jurisdiction, the United States, or any other governmental agency, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same. (f) The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, person, firm, or corporation, or any private nonprofit organization or institution. (g) The board shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of this compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to board action shall be contained in the Compact Manual.

(a) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a Board of Compact Administrators is established. The board shall be composed of one representative from each party jurisdiction to be known as the compact administrator. The compact administrator shall be appointed by the jurisdiction executive and will serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction he represents. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate may not be entitled to serve unless written notification of his identity has been given to the board.

(b) Each member of the Board of Compact Administrators shall be entitled to one vote. No action of the board shall be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on the board are cast in favor. Action by the board shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of the party jurisdictions are represented.

(c) The board shall elect annually, from its membership, a chairman and vice chairman.

(d) The board shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of a party jurisdiction, for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws.

(e) The board may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any jurisdiction, the United States, or any other governmental agency, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same.

(f) The board may contract with, or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, person, firm, or corporation, or any private nonprofit organization or institution.

(g) The board shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of this compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to board action shall be contained in the Compact Manual.

ARTICLE VII Entry into Compact and Withdrawal (a) This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two (2) jurisdictions. (b) (1) Entry into the compact shall be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted to the chairman of the board. (2) The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows: (i) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact. (ii) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact. (iii) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact. (3) The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than sixty (60) days after notice has been given by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying jurisdiction has been received. (c) A party jurisdiction may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to the other party jurisdictions, but a withdrawal shall not take effect until ninety (90) days after notice of withdrawal is given. The notice shall be directed to the compact administrator of each member jurisdiction. No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining party jurisdictions.

(a) This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two (2) jurisdictions.

(b) (1) Entry into the compact shall be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted to the chairman of the board. (2) The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows: (i) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact. (ii) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact. (iii) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact. (3) The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than sixty (60) days after notice has been given by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying jurisdiction has been received.

(1) Entry into the compact shall be made by a resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying jurisdiction and submitted to the chairman of the board.

(2) The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the Compact Manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows: (i) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact. (ii) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact. (iii) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact.

(i) A citation of the authority by which the jurisdiction is empowered to become a party to this compact.

(ii) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of the compact.

(iii) That compact entry is with all jurisdictions then party to the compact and with any jurisdiction that legally becomes a party to the compact.

(3) The effective date of entry shall be specified by the applying jurisdiction, but it shall not be less than sixty (60) days after notice has been given by the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators or by the secretariat of the board to each party jurisdiction that the resolution from the applying jurisdiction has been received.

(c) A party jurisdiction may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to the other party jurisdictions, but a withdrawal shall not take effect until ninety (90) days after notice of withdrawal is given. The notice shall be directed to the compact administrator of each member jurisdiction. No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the remaining party jurisdictions.

ARTICLE VIII Exceptions The provisions of this compact shall not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials.

The provisions of this compact shall not apply to parking or standing violations, highway weight limit violations, and violations of law governing the transportation of hazardous materials.

ARTICLE IX Amendments to the Compact (a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions. (b) Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement of all party jurisdictions and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of the last endorsement. (c) Failure of a party jurisdiction to respond to the compact chairman within one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the proposed amendment shall constitute endorsement.

(a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairman of the Board of Compact Administrators and may be initiated by one or more party jurisdictions.

(b) Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement of all party jurisdictions and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of the last endorsement.

(c) Failure of a party jurisdiction to respond to the compact chairman within one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the proposed amendment shall constitute endorsement.

ARTICLE X Construction and Severability This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated herein. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party jurisdiction or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government agency, person, or circumstance, the compact shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any jurisdiction party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining jurisdictions and in full force and effect as to the jurisdiction affected as to all severable matters.

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated herein. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party jurisdiction or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government agency, person, or circumstance, the compact shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any jurisdiction party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining jurisdictions and in full force and effect as to the jurisdiction affected as to all severable matters.

ARTICLE XI Title This compact shall be known as the "Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977".

This compact shall be known as the "Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977".

Acts 1985, No. 209, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2701.