Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-229 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-229
True Grit Trail
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) True Grit, a novel written by native Arkansan Charles Portis, is considered by some critics to be one of the great American novels; (2) The novel follows the story of a tenacious young girl as she travels in Arkansas from the Dardanelle area to Fort Smith where she hires a United States Marshal to help her avenge her father's death; (3) The novel has been adapted into screenplays for two (2) popular movies of the same name; and (4) The popularity of the tale and the attention it brings to the state make a compelling case for renaming the portion of Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle and Fort Smith the "True Grit Trail". (b) The route along Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle, Arkansas, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, is designated the "True Grit Trail". (c) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle, Arkansas, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, designating the route as the "True Grit Trail". (d) If the Arkansas Department of Transportation does not have the funds available to erect the signs required under subsection (c) of this section, the Arkansas Department of Transportation may accept and use gifts, grants, and donations received from private, public, and nonprofit sources, including without limitation a city street department or a county road department for: (1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section; and (2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 469,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) True Grit, a novel written by native Arkansan Charles Portis, is considered by some critics to be one of the great American novels; (2) The novel follows the story of a tenacious young girl as she travels in Arkansas from the Dardanelle area to Fort Smith where she hires a United States Marshal to help her avenge her father's death; (3) The novel has been adapted into screenplays for two (2) popular movies of the same name; and (4) The popularity of the tale and the attention it brings to the state make a compelling case for renaming the portion of Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle and Fort Smith the "True Grit Trail".

(1) True Grit, a novel written by native Arkansan Charles Portis, is considered by some critics to be one of the great American novels;

(2) The novel follows the story of a tenacious young girl as she travels in Arkansas from the Dardanelle area to Fort Smith where she hires a United States Marshal to help her avenge her father's death;

(3) The novel has been adapted into screenplays for two (2) popular movies of the same name; and

(4) The popularity of the tale and the attention it brings to the state make a compelling case for renaming the portion of Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle and Fort Smith the "True Grit Trail".

(b) The route along Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle, Arkansas, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, is designated the "True Grit Trail".

(c) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along Arkansas Highway 22 between Dardanelle, Arkansas, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, designating the route as the "True Grit Trail".

(d) If the Arkansas Department of Transportation does not have the funds available to erect the signs required under subsection (c) of this section, the Arkansas Department of Transportation may accept and use gifts, grants, and donations received from private, public, and nonprofit sources, including without limitation a city street department or a county road department for: (1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section; and (2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section.

(1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section; and

(2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (c) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 469,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-207
Nonresident
Status: in_force

"Nonresident" means every person who is not a resident of this state. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1408.

"Nonresident" means every person who is not a resident of this state.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1408.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-50-101
Operation of vehicles contrary to law prohibited
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for the owner or any other person employing or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 153; Pope's Dig., § 6813; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1006.

It is unlawful for the owner or any other person employing or otherwise directing the driver of any vehicle to require or knowingly to permit the operation of the vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 153; Pope's Dig., § 6813; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1006.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1217 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1217
Reporting of towing rates
Status: in_force

(a) If a government entity implements a nonconsent towing rotation list, the government entity shall require each towing and storage firm that tows, removes, or stores vehicles in the government entity's jurisdiction to annually file a list of the towing and storage firm's current rates for services. (b) (1) It is an unclassified violation if a towing and storage firm: (A) Fails to file the list required under this section; and (B) Engages in the towing, removal, or storage of a vehicle in the jurisdiction of the government entity with which it failed to file the list. (2) (A) The first offense under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (B) The second offense or subsequent offenses under subdivision (b)(1) of this section are punishable by a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000). Added by Act 2015, No. 387,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) If a government entity implements a nonconsent towing rotation list, the government entity shall require each towing and storage firm that tows, removes, or stores vehicles in the government entity's jurisdiction to annually file a list of the towing and storage firm's current rates for services.

(b) (1) It is an unclassified violation if a towing and storage firm: (A) Fails to file the list required under this section; and (B) Engages in the towing, removal, or storage of a vehicle in the jurisdiction of the government entity with which it failed to file the list. (2) (A) The first offense under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (B) The second offense or subsequent offenses under subdivision (b)(1) of this section are punishable by a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(1) It is an unclassified violation if a towing and storage firm: (A) Fails to file the list required under this section; and (B) Engages in the towing, removal, or storage of a vehicle in the jurisdiction of the government entity with which it failed to file the list.

(A) Fails to file the list required under this section; and

(B) Engages in the towing, removal, or storage of a vehicle in the jurisdiction of the government entity with which it failed to file the list.

(2) (A) The first offense under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). (B) The second offense or subsequent offenses under subdivision (b)(1) of this section are punishable by a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(A) The first offense under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(B) The second offense or subsequent offenses under subdivision (b)(1) of this section are punishable by a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000).

Added by Act 2015, No. 387,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1010 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1010
Registration certificate
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to each owner of a motor vehicle subject to this subchapter a registration certificate which must be kept in the motor vehicle in the place prescribed by the secretary. (b) The willful failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4550, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.31.

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

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4550, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.31.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-16-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 6828; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-304; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 40.

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

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 6828; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-304; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 40.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-14-1802
Construction
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be construed to be cumulative to the existing laws and shall not be construed to exempt any motor vehicle being operated for hire or by an individual purchaser, the object of this subchapter being to regulate and tax only motor vehicles in transit from a manufacturer to a dealer, or from one dealer to another. Acts 1935, No. 183, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 6623; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-231.

This subchapter shall be construed to be cumulative to the existing laws and shall not be construed to exempt any motor vehicle being operated for hire or by an individual purchaser, the object of this subchapter being to regulate and tax only motor vehicles in transit from a manufacturer to a dealer, or from one dealer to another.

Acts 1935, No. 183, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 6623; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-231.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-604
Refunds
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any application to the Office of Motor Vehicle is accompanied by any fee as required by law and the application is refused or rejected, the fee shall be returned to the applicant. (b) Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle through error collects any fee not required to be paid under this chapter, it shall be refunded to the person paying it upon application therefor made within six (6) months after the date of the payment. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 84; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-184.

(a) Whenever any application to the Office of Motor Vehicle is accompanied by any fee as required by law and the application is refused or rejected, the fee shall be returned to the applicant.

(b) Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle through error collects any fee not required to be paid under this chapter, it shall be refunded to the person paying it upon application therefor made within six (6) months after the date of the payment.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 84; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-184.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-607 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-607
Youth groups
Status: in_force

(a) A civic club, person, or entity that furnishes to a youth group a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for youth group purposes may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a youth group special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the youth group. (b) A youth group that owns and operates a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for youth group purposes may apply to the secretary for the issuance of a youth group special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are owned by the youth group and operated for the purposes of the youth group. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4721, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A civic club, person, or entity that furnishes to a youth group a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for youth group purposes may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a youth group special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the youth group.

(b) A youth group that owns and operates a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for youth group purposes may apply to the secretary for the issuance of a youth group special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are owned by the youth group and operated for the purposes of the youth group.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4721, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-76-502
Entering property
Status: in_force

(a) A regional mobility authority, its agents, or its employees may with the consent of the owner enter upon real property to: (1) Make surveys; (2) Perform examinations; (3) Take photographs; (4) Perform tests or samplings; or (5) Engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable for the regional mobility authority's purpose. (b) If an owner of real property does not consent, a regional mobility authority may seek a court order to enter a property under this section. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A regional mobility authority, its agents, or its employees may with the consent of the owner enter upon real property to: (1) Make surveys; (2) Perform examinations; (3) Take photographs; (4) Perform tests or samplings; or (5) Engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable for the regional mobility authority's purpose.

(1) Make surveys;

(2) Perform examinations;

(3) Take photographs;

(4) Perform tests or samplings; or

(5) Engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable for the regional mobility authority's purpose.

(b) If an owner of real property does not consent, a regional mobility authority may seek a court order to enter a property under this section.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-69-203
Organization and meetings
Status: in_force

(a) At the first meeting of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas and annually thereafter, the members shall select a Chair of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas and a secretary from the membership. (b) Meetings of the commission shall be called by motion of the chair or on request of any five (5) members. (c) Except in the case of an emergency, notice of the time and place of each meeting shall be given to each member at least five (5) days prior to the date of the meeting. (d) Every meeting of the commission shall be held at some suitable place in one of the ten (10) counties in which the Great River Road is situated, except that any meeting may be held at any other suitable place upon majority vote of the members of the commission. (e) Any four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business of the commission. Acts 1961, No. 151, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1814.

(a) At the first meeting of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas and annually thereafter, the members shall select a Chair of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas and a secretary from the membership.

(b) Meetings of the commission shall be called by motion of the chair or on request of any five (5) members.

(c) Except in the case of an emergency, notice of the time and place of each meeting shall be given to each member at least five (5) days prior to the date of the meeting.

(d) Every meeting of the commission shall be held at some suitable place in one of the ten (10) counties in which the Great River Road is situated, except that any meeting may be held at any other suitable place upon majority vote of the members of the commission.

(e) Any four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business of the commission.

Acts 1961, No. 151, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1814.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-509 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-509
Employment of professionals
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission may retain any professionals necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, including without limitation legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

The State Highway Commission may retain any professionals necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, including without limitation legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-122 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-122
Director of State Highways and Transportation
Status: in_force

(a) By a majority vote of the full State Highway Commission, the commission shall appoint a Director of State Highways and Transportation. (b) The director shall be a practical business or professional person. At the time of appointment, the director may be a nonresident of the State of Arkansas. (c) The director shall: (1) Devote full time and attention to the duties set out herein; (2) Receive compensation as fixed by the commission, unless a salary is fixed by the General Assembly in the appropriation act; (3) Be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses while engaged in the discharge of duties; (4) Be the chief executive officer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation and, subject to the approval of the commission, have direct and full control and management of the affairs relating to the state highways; and (5) Attend all meetings of the commission and furnish the members with all information they may require for the proper administration of the department. (d) The director may be removed from office by a majority vote of the full commission. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 364, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 123, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.3.

(a) By a majority vote of the full State Highway Commission, the commission shall appoint a Director of State Highways and Transportation.

(b) The director shall be a practical business or professional person. At the time of appointment, the director may be a nonresident of the State of Arkansas.

(c) The director shall: (1) Devote full time and attention to the duties set out herein; (2) Receive compensation as fixed by the commission, unless a salary is fixed by the General Assembly in the appropriation act; (3) Be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses while engaged in the discharge of duties; (4) Be the chief executive officer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation and, subject to the approval of the commission, have direct and full control and management of the affairs relating to the state highways; and (5) Attend all meetings of the commission and furnish the members with all information they may require for the proper administration of the department.

(1) Devote full time and attention to the duties set out herein;

(2) Receive compensation as fixed by the commission, unless a salary is fixed by the General Assembly in the appropriation act;

(3) Be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses while engaged in the discharge of duties;

(4) Be the chief executive officer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation and, subject to the approval of the commission, have direct and full control and management of the affairs relating to the state highways; and

(5) Attend all meetings of the commission and furnish the members with all information they may require for the proper administration of the department.

(d) The director may be removed from office by a majority vote of the full commission.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 364, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 123, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-311
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle licensed in another state which exhibits a special license plate or other special authorized vehicle designations issued by licensing authorities of other states for vehicles used in the transportation of persons with disabilities shall be accorded the privileges as provided in this subchapter for similar vehicles licensed in this state, as is required under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 100-641, and rules issued pursuant thereto by the United States Secretary of Transportation. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.8; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 9; 1995, No. 1296, § 91; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

Any motor vehicle licensed in another state which exhibits a special license plate or other special authorized vehicle designations issued by licensing authorities of other states for vehicles used in the transportation of persons with disabilities shall be accorded the privileges as provided in this subchapter for similar vehicles licensed in this state, as is required under the provisions of Pub. L. No. 100-641, and rules issued pursuant thereto by the United States Secretary of Transportation.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.8; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 9; 1995, No. 1296, § 91; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-306
Overtaking of vehicle on left
Status: in_force

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules stated: (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle; and (2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall yield to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of his or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 58; Pope's Dig., § 6716; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-609; Acts 2001, No. 220, § 1.

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules stated:

(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle; and

(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall yield to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle and shall not increase the speed of his or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 58; Pope's Dig., § 6716; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-609; Acts 2001, No. 220, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-87-402
Record - Distribution
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall state on its record the rates of toll or ferriage which may be demanded for ferrying passengers, vehicles, beasts, and other property usually transported by ferries. (b) The clerk shall make out a copy of ferriage rates under his or her official signature and give it to the person procuring a license. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 4702; Pope's Dig., § 5801; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1719.

(a) The court shall state on its record the rates of toll or ferriage which may be demanded for ferrying passengers, vehicles, beasts, and other property usually transported by ferries.

(b) The clerk shall make out a copy of ferriage rates under his or her official signature and give it to the person procuring a license.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 9; C. & M. Dig., § 4702; Pope's Dig., § 5801; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1719.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1432 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1432
Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue an Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., to be used exclusively to promote and support the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc. Added by Act 2023, No. 885,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue an Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

(b) The Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

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

(d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., to be used exclusively to promote and support the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

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

(2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., to be used exclusively to promote and support the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and

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

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc., to be used exclusively to promote and support the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.; and

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

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

(B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

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

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

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

(e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.

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

(2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas Dyslexia Support Group, Inc.

Added by Act 2023, No. 885,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-20-207
No renewal of registration
Status: in_force

No renewal of registration of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles shall be required. Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 8.

No renewal of registration of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles shall be required.

Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-308
Sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. The price may include a discount or premium. (b) (1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made. (2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected. (c) The commission may structure the sale of bonds utilizing financing techniques that are recommended by the commission's professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and to obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. (d) The commission may enter into any ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including, without limitation, bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letter of credit reimbursement agreements. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 238.

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. The price may include a discount or premium.

(1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter.

(2) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. The price may include a discount or premium.

(b) (1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made. (2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected.

(1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made.

(2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected.

(c) The commission may structure the sale of bonds utilizing financing techniques that are recommended by the commission's professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and to obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(d) The commission may enter into any ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including, without limitation, bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letter of credit reimbursement agreements.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 238.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-207
Assistance to local authorities in determining limits
Status: in_force

Local authorities may request professional assistance of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in determining reasonable and prudent maximum and minimum speeds for arterial highways, roads, and streets not on the state highway system in their respective jurisdictions. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 347, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 61, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.4.

Local authorities may request professional assistance of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in determining reasonable and prudent maximum and minimum speeds for arterial highways, roads, and streets not on the state highway system in their respective jurisdictions.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 347, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 61, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-53-101
Requirements in accidents involving death or personal injuries - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Physical injury" means the: (A) Impairment of physical condition; (B) Infliction of substantial pain; or (C) Infliction of bruising, swelling, or a visible mark associated with physical trauma; and (2) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. (b) (1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in physical injury or serious physical injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident, but shall then immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of § 27-53-103 . (2) Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. (3) An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state. (c) If a person fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section or with § 27-53-103 and the accident results in physical injury to another person, he or she upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony. (d) The driver of a vehicle who is involved in an accident resulting in serious physical injury to or the death of any person and who has knowingly or recklessly failed to comply with subsection (b) of this section is upon conviction guilty of a Class B felony. (e) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall revoke the driver's license or commercial driver's license of the person convicted under this section. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1035,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 558,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 36; Pope's Dig., § 6694; Acts 1981, No. 918, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-901; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 4.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Physical injury" means the: (A) Impairment of physical condition; (B) Infliction of substantial pain; or (C) Infliction of bruising, swelling, or a visible mark associated with physical trauma; and (2) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

(1) "Physical injury" means the: (A) Impairment of physical condition; (B) Infliction of substantial pain; or (C) Infliction of bruising, swelling, or a visible mark associated with physical trauma; and

(A) Impairment of physical condition;

(B) Infliction of substantial pain; or

(C) Infliction of bruising, swelling, or a visible mark associated with physical trauma; and

(2) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

(A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or

(B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

(b) (1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in physical injury or serious physical injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident, but shall then immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of § 27-53-103 . (2) Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. (3) An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.

(1) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in physical injury or serious physical injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident, but shall then immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of § 27-53-103 .

(2) Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(3) An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.

(c) If a person fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section or with § 27-53-103 and the accident results in physical injury to another person, he or she upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.

(d) The driver of a vehicle who is involved in an accident resulting in serious physical injury to or the death of any person and who has knowingly or recklessly failed to comply with subsection (b) of this section is upon conviction guilty of a Class B felony.

(e) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall revoke the driver's license or commercial driver's license of the person convicted under this section.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1035,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 558,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 36; Pope's Dig., § 6694; Acts 1981, No. 918, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-901; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-124 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-124
Personnel
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission may employ such personnel as may be reasonable and proper and shall prescribe and fix their qualifications, duties, and salaries. Acts 1953, No. 123, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.10.

The State Highway Commission may employ such personnel as may be reasonable and proper and shall prescribe and fix their qualifications, duties, and salaries.

Acts 1953, No. 123, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-705 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-16-705
Examiners
Status: in_force

(a) An examination as provided for in this subchapter shall be conducted by the Division of Arkansas State Police or by the duly authorized agents of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (b) No examination shall be conducted by local law enforcement officers or local citizens. (c) The division may promulgate any necessary rules to implement, administer, and enforce this subchapter concerning examinations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4650, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 6841; Acts 1943, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-319; Acts 2011, No. 1022, § 1.

(a) An examination as provided for in this subchapter shall be conducted by the Division of Arkansas State Police or by the duly authorized agents of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) No examination shall be conducted by local law enforcement officers or local citizens.

(c) The division may promulgate any necessary rules to implement, administer, and enforce this subchapter concerning examinations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4650, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 6841; Acts 1943, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-319; Acts 2011, No. 1022, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-213
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed in addition to such powers as already exist pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas. (b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless such person shall have acted with corrupt intent. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 14.

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed in addition to such powers as already exist pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas.

(b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless such person shall have acted with corrupt intent.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-210
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6664; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-406.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6664; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-24-1504
Titling
Status: in_force

(a) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a street rod or custom vehicle shall be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the street rod or custom vehicle resembles. (b) If a street rod or custom vehicle is a replica or reproduction of an original production vehicle, the certificate of title shall include the term "Replica" in the remarks section. Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.

(a) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a street rod or custom vehicle shall be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the street rod or custom vehicle resembles.

(b) If a street rod or custom vehicle is a replica or reproduction of an original production vehicle, the certificate of title shall include the term "Replica" in the remarks section.

Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-123 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-123
Secretary
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation, with the advice and consent of the State Highway Commission, shall appoint an assistant who shall serve as secretary to the commission. (b) The secretary: (1) Shall keep full and true records of the proceedings of the commission; (2) Shall be the custodian of all books, maps, documents, and papers filed with the commission and all orders made by the commission; (3) Shall have, under the direction of the commission, general charge of its office; (4) Shall superintend its clerical business; (5) Shall perform such other duties as the Director of State Highways and Transportation or the commission may require; and (6) May designate one (1) of the clerks in his or her office to perform the duties of secretary during his or her absence. During this time, the clerk so designated shall possess the powers of the secretary. (c) All suits involving the validity of this section or any portion thereof shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment. Appeals in such suits must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment or decree. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 365, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1933, No. 3, §§ 3, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 6480, 6484; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-204, 76-208.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation, with the advice and consent of the State Highway Commission, shall appoint an assistant who shall serve as secretary to the commission.

(b) The secretary: (1) Shall keep full and true records of the proceedings of the commission; (2) Shall be the custodian of all books, maps, documents, and papers filed with the commission and all orders made by the commission; (3) Shall have, under the direction of the commission, general charge of its office; (4) Shall superintend its clerical business; (5) Shall perform such other duties as the Director of State Highways and Transportation or the commission may require; and (6) May designate one (1) of the clerks in his or her office to perform the duties of secretary during his or her absence. During this time, the clerk so designated shall possess the powers of the secretary.

(1) Shall keep full and true records of the proceedings of the commission;

(2) Shall be the custodian of all books, maps, documents, and papers filed with the commission and all orders made by the commission;

(3) Shall have, under the direction of the commission, general charge of its office;

(4) Shall superintend its clerical business;

(5) Shall perform such other duties as the Director of State Highways and Transportation or the commission may require; and

(6) May designate one (1) of the clerks in his or her office to perform the duties of secretary during his or her absence. During this time, the clerk so designated shall possess the powers of the secretary.

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

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 365, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1933, No. 3, §§ 3, 9; Pope's Dig., §§ 6480, 6484; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-204, 76-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1007 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1007
License plate options
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle owner applying for a special license plate under this subchapter may: (1) Have a license plate assigned by the Department of Finance and Administration as provided by law; or (2) (A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 . (B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4749, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

A motor vehicle owner applying for a special license plate under this subchapter may:

(1) Have a license plate assigned by the Department of Finance and Administration as provided by law; or

(2) (A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 . (B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 .

(B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4749, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-16-603
Persons exempted from licensing
Status: in_force

The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) A person who operates a motor vehicle for a military purpose: (A) While in the service of the: (i) United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or United States Marine Corps; or (ii) National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or (B) While serving as a National Guard military technician; (2) Any person while operating or driving any road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway; (3) A nonresident who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid noncommercial driver's license issued to him or her in his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as a noncommercial driver; (4) A nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid commercial driver's license issued to him or her by his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state as a noncommercial driver or may operate a commercial motor vehicle as provided by § 27-23-123 ; and (5) Any nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age whose home state or country does not require the licensing of noncommercial drivers may operate a motor vehicle as a noncommercial driver only, for a period of not more than ninety (90) days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle so operated is duly registered in the home state or country of the nonresident. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6832; Acts 1981, No. 852, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-308; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 12; 2005, No. 879, § 3; 2009, No. 456, § 3.

The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter:

(1) A person who operates a motor vehicle for a military purpose: (A) While in the service of the: (i) United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or United States Marine Corps; or (ii) National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or (B) While serving as a National Guard military technician;

(A) While in the service of the: (i) United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or United States Marine Corps; or (ii) National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or

(i) United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or United States Marine Corps; or

(ii) National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or

(B) While serving as a National Guard military technician;

(2) Any person while operating or driving any road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry temporarily operated or moved on a highway;

(3) A nonresident who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid noncommercial driver's license issued to him or her in his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state only as a noncommercial driver;

(4) A nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and who has in his or her immediate possession a valid commercial driver's license issued to him or her by his or her home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state as a noncommercial driver or may operate a commercial motor vehicle as provided by § 27-23-123 ; and

(5) Any nonresident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age whose home state or country does not require the licensing of noncommercial drivers may operate a motor vehicle as a noncommercial driver only, for a period of not more than ninety (90) days in any calendar year, if the motor vehicle so operated is duly registered in the home state or country of the nonresident.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6832; Acts 1981, No. 852, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-308; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 12; 2005, No. 879, § 3; 2009, No. 456, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-105
Exclusiveness of privilege
Status: in_force

The county court shall not permit any ferry to be established within one (1) mile above or below any ferry previously established, except at or near cities and towns where the public convenience may require it and satisfactory proof of the need shall be first adduced. Acts 1843, § 8, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4713; Pope's Dig., § 5812; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1714.

The county court shall not permit any ferry to be established within one (1) mile above or below any ferry previously established, except at or near cities and towns where the public convenience may require it and satisfactory proof of the need shall be first adduced.

Acts 1843, § 8, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4713; Pope's Dig., § 5812; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1714.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1214
Rules of order or procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board shall prescribe its rules of order or procedure in hearings or other proceedings before it under this subchapter. (b) However, rules of order or procedure shall not be in conflict or contrary to the provisions of this subchapter or the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Acts 2005, No. 1878, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board shall prescribe its rules of order or procedure in hearings or other proceedings before it under this subchapter.

(b) However, rules of order or procedure shall not be in conflict or contrary to the provisions of this subchapter or the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Acts 2005, No. 1878, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 51 / Section 27-15-5104
Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually under the procedures set out in § 27-15-4903 in person, by mail, or by facsimile under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . (2) Registration may continue from year to year so long as the license is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law. (b) (1) A motor vehicle owner who was previously issued a plate with a design authorized by this subchapter and who does not pay a design-use contribution of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) at a subsequent time of registration shall be issued a new plate, as otherwise provided by law, that does not bear the design. (2) Upon expiration, the special license plate may be replaced with a conventional license plate, a personalized license plate, or a new special license plate. Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.

(a) (1) Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually under the procedures set out in § 27-15-4903 in person, by mail, or by facsimile under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . (2) Registration may continue from year to year so long as the license is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law.

(1) Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually under the procedures set out in § 27-15-4903 in person, by mail, or by facsimile under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 .

(2) Registration may continue from year to year so long as the license is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law.

(b) (1) A motor vehicle owner who was previously issued a plate with a design authorized by this subchapter and who does not pay a design-use contribution of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) at a subsequent time of registration shall be issued a new plate, as otherwise provided by law, that does not bear the design. (2) Upon expiration, the special license plate may be replaced with a conventional license plate, a personalized license plate, or a new special license plate.

(1) A motor vehicle owner who was previously issued a plate with a design authorized by this subchapter and who does not pay a design-use contribution of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) at a subsequent time of registration shall be issued a new plate, as otherwise provided by law, that does not bear the design.

(2) Upon expiration, the special license plate may be replaced with a conventional license plate, a personalized license plate, or a new special license plate.

Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-912 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-912
Application for new license following revocation
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 27-16-907(c)(2)(C) , the Office of Driver Services shall not grant a person's application for a new license until the expiration of one (1) year after the revocation of the person's license. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 31; Pope's Dig., § 6855; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-335; Acts 2011, No. 194, § 7.

Except as provided in § 27-16-907(c)(2)(C) , the Office of Driver Services shall not grant a person's application for a new license until the expiration of one (1) year after the revocation of the person's license.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 31; Pope's Dig., § 6855; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-335; Acts 2011, No. 194, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-101.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-101.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-74-401
Policy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the establishment and use and maintenance of outdoor junkyards in areas adjacent to certain sections of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and the primary and other state highways designated by the State Highway Commission shall be controlled in order to protect the public interest, to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, and to preserve natural beauty. (b) The General Assembly further finds that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are public nuisances. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2513.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the establishment and use and maintenance of outdoor junkyards in areas adjacent to certain sections of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and the primary and other state highways designated by the State Highway Commission shall be controlled in order to protect the public interest, to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, and to preserve natural beauty.

(b) The General Assembly further finds that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are public nuisances.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2513.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-315 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-315
Rights-of-way - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) All rights-of-way required on state aid road projects shall be acquired by the county, and any cost of rights-of-way shall not be considered a part of the cost of any project contemplated by this subchapter. (b) The costs of reconstructing fencing, and the construction of property access passages shall not be considered as rights-of-way costs but shall be considered as a component of project cost. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.

(a) All rights-of-way required on state aid road projects shall be acquired by the county, and any cost of rights-of-way shall not be considered a part of the cost of any project contemplated by this subchapter.

(b) The costs of reconstructing fencing, and the construction of property access passages shall not be considered as rights-of-way costs but shall be considered as a component of project cost.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-110
Instruction on accessible parking for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

(a) The driver's instruction manual issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police shall include information related to accessible parking for a person with a disability, including without limitation: (1) The importance of accessible parking for a person with a disability; and (2) The penalties for the unauthorized use of parking designated for the exclusive use of a person with a disability. (b) The division may coordinate with the Arkansas Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities in developing information to include in the manual. Acts 2007, No. 753, § 6.

(a) The driver's instruction manual issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police shall include information related to accessible parking for a person with a disability, including without limitation: (1) The importance of accessible parking for a person with a disability; and (2) The penalties for the unauthorized use of parking designated for the exclusive use of a person with a disability.

(1) The importance of accessible parking for a person with a disability; and

(2) The penalties for the unauthorized use of parking designated for the exclusive use of a person with a disability.

(b) The division may coordinate with the Arkansas Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities in developing information to include in the manual.

Acts 2007, No. 753, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-202
Nonconforming devices - Remedies
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising signs, displays, or devices which do not conform to the requirements of this subchapter, including those for which there was a failure to first secure permits for the erection of the signs, are nonconforming advertising devices. (b) Therefore, the right is conferred upon the State Highway Commission to enforce the provisions of this subchapter by means of restraining order, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedy for the abatement of such nonconforming advertising devices. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2510.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that outdoor advertising signs, displays, or devices which do not conform to the requirements of this subchapter, including those for which there was a failure to first secure permits for the erection of the signs, are nonconforming advertising devices.

(b) Therefore, the right is conferred upon the State Highway Commission to enforce the provisions of this subchapter by means of restraining order, mandatory injunction, or other appropriate remedy for the abatement of such nonconforming advertising devices.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2510.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-25-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 27-25-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Program Act". Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Program Act".

Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-25-113 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 27-25-113
Rules
Status: in_force

The Insurance Commissioner may promulgate rules to implement this chapter. Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

The Insurance Commissioner may promulgate rules to implement this chapter.

Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-121 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-121
Right of eminent domain
Status: in_force

For the purpose of acquiring any land, rights, easements, franchises, or other real or personal property deemed to be necessary or convenient for the construction and reconstruction of any bridge or ferry, or for the acquisition of the approaches thereto, the State Highway Commission shall have the right of eminent domain, as is provided in §§ 27-64-104 and 27-67-316 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 43, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-628.

For the purpose of acquiring any land, rights, easements, franchises, or other real or personal property deemed to be necessary or convenient for the construction and reconstruction of any bridge or ferry, or for the acquisition of the approaches thereto, the State Highway Commission shall have the right of eminent domain, as is provided in §§ 27-64-104 and 27-67-316 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 43, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-628.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1005 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-51-1005
Operation on multiple lane or divided highways - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of this section, "multiple lane highway" means a road with four (4) or more traffic lanes and with no fewer than two (2) traffic lanes for traveling in each direction. (b) If the school bus is operated on a multiple lane highway divided by a parkway or dividing strip of twenty feet (20') or more in width and if the school bus is on the opposite side of the parkway or dividing strip, then the driver of the approaching vehicle need not stop but shall proceed with due caution for the safety of the children. (c) (1) If a school bus route includes bus stops on a multiple lane highway, the route shall be designed to ensure that the bus operator shall always load and unload passengers in a manner that does not require a student to cross the highway. (2) A student being loaded or unloaded at a bus stop on a multiple lane highway shall always be loaded and unloaded in a manner that does not require the student to cross the highway. Acts 1953, No. 356, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658.1; Acts 2005, No. 2128, § 6.

(a) For the purpose of this section, "multiple lane highway" means a road with four (4) or more traffic lanes and with no fewer than two (2) traffic lanes for traveling in each direction.

(b) If the school bus is operated on a multiple lane highway divided by a parkway or dividing strip of twenty feet (20') or more in width and if the school bus is on the opposite side of the parkway or dividing strip, then the driver of the approaching vehicle need not stop but shall proceed with due caution for the safety of the children.

(c) (1) If a school bus route includes bus stops on a multiple lane highway, the route shall be designed to ensure that the bus operator shall always load and unload passengers in a manner that does not require a student to cross the highway. (2) A student being loaded or unloaded at a bus stop on a multiple lane highway shall always be loaded and unloaded in a manner that does not require the student to cross the highway.

(1) If a school bus route includes bus stops on a multiple lane highway, the route shall be designed to ensure that the bus operator shall always load and unload passengers in a manner that does not require a student to cross the highway.

(2) A student being loaded or unloaded at a bus stop on a multiple lane highway shall always be loaded and unloaded in a manner that does not require the student to cross the highway.

Acts 1953, No. 356, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658.1; Acts 2005, No. 2128, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-605
Nominal fee
Status: in_force

An application for a special license plate under this subchapter shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) for each special license plate issued to cover the administrative cost of issuing the special license plate. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

An application for a special license plate under this subchapter shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of one dollar ($1.00) for each special license plate issued to cover the administrative cost of issuing the special license plate.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-905 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-905
Mandatory revocation for conviction of certain offenses
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services shall forthwith revoke the license of any driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (2) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (3) Failure to stop and render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another; (4) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Office of Driver Services under this chapter or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles; or (5) Conviction, or forfeiture of bail not vacated, upon three (3) charges of reckless driving committed within a period of twelve (12) months. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 29; Pope's Dig., § 6853; Acts 1983, No. 549, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-333; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 26.

The Office of Driver Services shall forthwith revoke the license of any driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses, when the conviction has become final:

(1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

(2) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;

(3) Failure to stop and render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another;

(4) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Office of Driver Services under this chapter or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles; or

(5) Conviction, or forfeiture of bail not vacated, upon three (3) charges of reckless driving committed within a period of twelve (12) months.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 29; Pope's Dig., § 6853; Acts 1983, No. 549, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-333; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 26.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 52 / Section 27-15-5202
Plate design
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The special motor vehicle license plates shall be designed by the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board. (2) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under rules of the secretary. (3) The board may periodically submit a newly designed license plate for approval and issue by the secretary with not more than one (1) new license plate design issued per calendar year. (b) (1) Upon approval of the design by the secretary, the board shall remit to the Department of Finance and Administration a fee of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate. (2) This fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (c) The secretary shall promulgate reasonable rules and prescribe any forms as he or she determines to be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4642, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4641, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4640, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.

(a) (1) The special motor vehicle license plates shall be designed by the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board. (2) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under rules of the secretary. (3) The board may periodically submit a newly designed license plate for approval and issue by the secretary with not more than one (1) new license plate design issued per calendar year.

(1) The special motor vehicle license plates shall be designed by the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board.

(2) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under rules of the secretary.

(3) The board may periodically submit a newly designed license plate for approval and issue by the secretary with not more than one (1) new license plate design issued per calendar year.

(b) (1) Upon approval of the design by the secretary, the board shall remit to the Department of Finance and Administration a fee of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate. (2) This fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues.

(1) Upon approval of the design by the secretary, the board shall remit to the Department of Finance and Administration a fee of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate.

(2) This fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

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

(c) The secretary shall promulgate reasonable rules and prescribe any forms as he or she determines to be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4642, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4641, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4640, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-3103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 31 / Section 27-15-3103
Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3112, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

The Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3112, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1212
Issuance of reflectorized plates
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue permanent reflectorized license plates in such form as he or she shall prescribe. (b) These license plates shall be attached to the trailer in such manner as he or she shall prescribe. (c) No identical license plates shall be issued for more than one (1) trailer. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4582, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.14.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue permanent reflectorized license plates in such form as he or she shall prescribe.

(b) These license plates shall be attached to the trailer in such manner as he or she shall prescribe.

(c) No identical license plates shall be issued for more than one (1) trailer.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4582, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-51-103
Right to recover damages unaffected
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to curtail or abridge the right of any person to prosecute a civil action for damages by reason of injuries to persons or property resulting from the negligent use of the highways by the driver or operator of a motor vehicle or its owner or his or her employee or agent. (b) In any action brought to recover any damages for injury either to person or property caused by running any motor vehicle at a greater rate of speed than designated in Acts 1911, No. 134, § 10 [repealed], the plaintiff shall be deemed to have made a prima facie case by showing the fact of the injury and that the person driving the motor vehicle was at the time of the injury running it at a rate of speed in excess of that mentioned in Acts 1911, No. 134, § 10 [repealed]. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 18, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7434; Pope's Dig., § 6646; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-662.

(a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to curtail or abridge the right of any person to prosecute a civil action for damages by reason of injuries to persons or property resulting from the negligent use of the highways by the driver or operator of a motor vehicle or its owner or his or her employee or agent.

(b) In any action brought to recover any damages for injury either to person or property caused by running any motor vehicle at a greater rate of speed than designated in Acts 1911, No. 134, § 10 [repealed], the plaintiff shall be deemed to have made a prima facie case by showing the fact of the injury and that the person driving the motor vehicle was at the time of the injury running it at a rate of speed in excess of that mentioned in Acts 1911, No. 134, § 10 [repealed].

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 18, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7434; Pope's Dig., § 6646; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-662.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2206
Report of vehicle left in storage or parked over thirty days
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever any vehicle of a type subject to registration in this state has been stored, parked, or left in a garage, trailer park, or any type of storage or parking lot for a period of over thirty (30) days, the owner of the garage, trailer park, or lot shall, within five (5) days after the expiration of that period, report the make, model, or serial or vehicle identification number of the vehicle as unclaimed to the Automobile Theft Section of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (2) The report shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the division. (b) Nothing in this section shall apply when arrangements have been made for continuous storage or parking by the owner of the motor vehicle so parked or stored or when the owner of the motor vehicle so parked or stored is personally known to the owner or operator of the garage, trailer park, storage, or parking lot. (c) (1) Any person who fails to submit the report required under this section shall forfeit all claims for storage of the vehicle and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (2) Each day's failure to make a report required under this section shall constitute a separate offense. Acts 1969, No. 380, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-167.4.

(a) (1) Whenever any vehicle of a type subject to registration in this state has been stored, parked, or left in a garage, trailer park, or any type of storage or parking lot for a period of over thirty (30) days, the owner of the garage, trailer park, or lot shall, within five (5) days after the expiration of that period, report the make, model, or serial or vehicle identification number of the vehicle as unclaimed to the Automobile Theft Section of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (2) The report shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the division.

(1) Whenever any vehicle of a type subject to registration in this state has been stored, parked, or left in a garage, trailer park, or any type of storage or parking lot for a period of over thirty (30) days, the owner of the garage, trailer park, or lot shall, within five (5) days after the expiration of that period, report the make, model, or serial or vehicle identification number of the vehicle as unclaimed to the Automobile Theft Section of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(2) The report shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the division.

(b) Nothing in this section shall apply when arrangements have been made for continuous storage or parking by the owner of the motor vehicle so parked or stored or when the owner of the motor vehicle so parked or stored is personally known to the owner or operator of the garage, trailer park, storage, or parking lot.

(c) (1) Any person who fails to submit the report required under this section shall forfeit all claims for storage of the vehicle and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (2) Each day's failure to make a report required under this section shall constitute a separate offense.

(1) Any person who fails to submit the report required under this section shall forfeit all claims for storage of the vehicle and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(2) Each day's failure to make a report required under this section shall constitute a separate offense.

Acts 1969, No. 380, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-167.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1210
Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Upon registration, the owner of every trailer of a type subject to the provisions of this subchapter shall receive a permanent license plate issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration upon the payment of the fee set forth in § 27-14-601 . (b) For the purpose of calculating any license fees due, each fraction of a dollar more than fifty cents (50¢) shall be treated as a whole dollar, and each fraction of a dollar less than fifty cents (50¢) shall be disregarded. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4580, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 6, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.6, 75-253.9; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 4.

(a) Upon registration, the owner of every trailer of a type subject to the provisions of this subchapter shall receive a permanent license plate issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration upon the payment of the fee set forth in § 27-14-601 .

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4580, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 6, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.6, 75-253.9; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4902 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 49 / Section 27-15-4902
Design
Status: in_force

(a) The special In God We Trust motor vehicle license plates shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration; (2) Contain the words "In God We Trust"; and (3) Be numbered consecutively. (b) (1) Before the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration creates and issues a special license plate under this subchapter, one (1) of the following must occur: (A) A fee in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate is remitted to the Department of Finance and Administration by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, a person, or other entity; or (B) The Department of Finance and Administration receives a minimum of one thousand (1,000) applications for the special license plate. (2) (A) The fee collected under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (B) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (C) The fee may be paid by any person or organization or by any combination of persons or organizations. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4633, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 130, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.

(a) The special In God We Trust motor vehicle license plates shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration; (2) Contain the words "In God We Trust"; and (3) Be numbered consecutively.

(1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration;

(2) Contain the words "In God We Trust"; and

(3) Be numbered consecutively.

(b) (1) Before the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration creates and issues a special license plate under this subchapter, one (1) of the following must occur: (A) A fee in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate is remitted to the Department of Finance and Administration by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, a person, or other entity; or (B) The Department of Finance and Administration receives a minimum of one thousand (1,000) applications for the special license plate. (2) (A) The fee collected under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (B) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (C) The fee may be paid by any person or organization or by any combination of persons or organizations.

(1) Before the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration creates and issues a special license plate under this subchapter, one (1) of the following must occur: (A) A fee in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate is remitted to the Department of Finance and Administration by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, a person, or other entity; or (B) The Department of Finance and Administration receives a minimum of one thousand (1,000) applications for the special license plate.

(A) A fee in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000) to cover the cost of the initial order of each newly designed license plate is remitted to the Department of Finance and Administration by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services, a person, or other entity; or

(B) The Department of Finance and Administration receives a minimum of one thousand (1,000) applications for the special license plate.

(2) (A) The fee collected under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (B) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (C) The fee may be paid by any person or organization or by any combination of persons or organizations.

(A) The fee collected under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

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

(C) The fee may be paid by any person or organization or by any combination of persons or organizations.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4633, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 130, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-401
Creation
Status: in_force

An office of the government of this state to be known as the "Office of Motor Vehicle" is created. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-116.

An office of the government of this state to be known as the "Office of Motor Vehicle" is created.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-35-207
Height of vehicles
Status: in_force

A vehicle operated upon the highways of this state, unladen or with load, shall not exceed a height of fourteen feet (14') unless a greater height is authorized by a special permit issued by competent authority as provided in § 27-35-210 . Amended by Act 2021, No. 871,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1955, No. 98, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-815.

A vehicle operated upon the highways of this state, unladen or with load, shall not exceed a height of fourteen feet (14') unless a greater height is authorized by a special permit issued by competent authority as provided in § 27-35-210 .

Amended by Act 2021, No. 871,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1955, No. 98, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-815.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-111
Limitation on types of special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) The types of special license plates issued under this chapter by the Department of Finance and Administration is limited to the total types of special license plates in existence on January 1, 2014. (b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a new type of special license plate may be created and issued under this chapter only if an existing type of special license plate is: (A) Repealed; or (B) Discontinued as authorized under § 27-24-1003 . (2) The requirement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not apply to the creation and issuance of a special license plate for an area of historical significance located in Arkansas that is officially designated by the United States Congress as a "National Historic Site", including without limitation the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Little Rock, Arkansas. Amended by Act 2023, No. 808,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 1355,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) The types of special license plates issued under this chapter by the Department of Finance and Administration is limited to the total types of special license plates in existence on January 1, 2014.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a new type of special license plate may be created and issued under this chapter only if an existing type of special license plate is: (A) Repealed; or (B) Discontinued as authorized under § 27-24-1003 . (2) The requirement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not apply to the creation and issuance of a special license plate for an area of historical significance located in Arkansas that is officially designated by the United States Congress as a "National Historic Site", including without limitation the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Little Rock, Arkansas.

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a new type of special license plate may be created and issued under this chapter only if an existing type of special license plate is: (A) Repealed; or (B) Discontinued as authorized under § 27-24-1003 .

(A) Repealed; or

(B) Discontinued as authorized under § 27-24-1003 .

(2) The requirement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not apply to the creation and issuance of a special license plate for an area of historical significance located in Arkansas that is officially designated by the United States Congress as a "National Historic Site", including without limitation the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 808,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1355,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-218 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-218
Digging up highways without authorization
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to dig up any portion of the state highways or to otherwise disturb them for the purpose of laying pipelines, sewers, poles, wires, ditches, railways, or for any other purpose, except as authorized by an order of the State Highway Commission. (b) (1) All work shall be done in accordance with the rules that may be prescribed by the commission. (2) The work shall be done under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the state highway engineer. (3) All cost of replacing the highway in as good a condition as it was before being disturbed shall be paid by the person, firm, or corporation to whom or in whose behalf authority is given. (c) (1) Before the work is done, a check certified by a solvent bank and payable to the commission in an amount to be fixed by the state highway engineer shall be deposited with the commission, to be used by the commission in restoring the road to its former condition if the person who disturbs the road fails to do so. (2) The check is to be returned if the road is restored to its former condition by the person doing the work. (3) Otherwise, the commission shall so restore the highway. (4) Any balance remaining after the work is paid for by the commission shall be remitted to the person depositing the check. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3166, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 6907; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-531.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to dig up any portion of the state highways or to otherwise disturb them for the purpose of laying pipelines, sewers, poles, wires, ditches, railways, or for any other purpose, except as authorized by an order of the State Highway Commission.

(b) (1) All work shall be done in accordance with the rules that may be prescribed by the commission. (2) The work shall be done under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the state highway engineer. (3) All cost of replacing the highway in as good a condition as it was before being disturbed shall be paid by the person, firm, or corporation to whom or in whose behalf authority is given.

(1) All work shall be done in accordance with the rules that may be prescribed by the commission.

(2) The work shall be done under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the state highway engineer.

(3) All cost of replacing the highway in as good a condition as it was before being disturbed shall be paid by the person, firm, or corporation to whom or in whose behalf authority is given.

(c) (1) Before the work is done, a check certified by a solvent bank and payable to the commission in an amount to be fixed by the state highway engineer shall be deposited with the commission, to be used by the commission in restoring the road to its former condition if the person who disturbs the road fails to do so. (2) The check is to be returned if the road is restored to its former condition by the person doing the work. (3) Otherwise, the commission shall so restore the highway. (4) Any balance remaining after the work is paid for by the commission shall be remitted to the person depositing the check.

(1) Before the work is done, a check certified by a solvent bank and payable to the commission in an amount to be fixed by the state highway engineer shall be deposited with the commission, to be used by the commission in restoring the road to its former condition if the person who disturbs the road fails to do so.

(2) The check is to be returned if the road is restored to its former condition by the person doing the work.

(3) Otherwise, the commission shall so restore the highway.

(4) Any balance remaining after the work is paid for by the commission shall be remitted to the person depositing the check.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3166, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 57; Pope's Dig., § 6907; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-531.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-303
Entry for suitability studies
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation and its agents and employees may enter upon real property and make surveys, examinations, photographs, tests, and samplings, or engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable and within the power of the condemnor to take for public use, if the entry is: (1) Preceded by reasonable efforts to notify the owner, and any other person known to be in actual physical occupancy of the property, of the time, purpose, and scope of the planned entry and activities; (2) Undertaken during reasonable daylight hours; (3) Accomplished peaceably and without inflicting substantial injury; and (4) Not in violation of any other statute. (b) The entry and activities authorized by this section do not constitute a trespass in the absence of unnecessary damage occurring in effecting the survey or examination. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 398, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1979, No. 894, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-532.1.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation and its agents and employees may enter upon real property and make surveys, examinations, photographs, tests, and samplings, or engage in other activities for the purpose of appraising the property or determining whether it is suitable and within the power of the condemnor to take for public use, if the entry is: (1) Preceded by reasonable efforts to notify the owner, and any other person known to be in actual physical occupancy of the property, of the time, purpose, and scope of the planned entry and activities; (2) Undertaken during reasonable daylight hours; (3) Accomplished peaceably and without inflicting substantial injury; and (4) Not in violation of any other statute.

(1) Preceded by reasonable efforts to notify the owner, and any other person known to be in actual physical occupancy of the property, of the time, purpose, and scope of the planned entry and activities;

(2) Undertaken during reasonable daylight hours;

(3) Accomplished peaceably and without inflicting substantial injury; and

(4) Not in violation of any other statute.

(b) The entry and activities authorized by this section do not constitute a trespass in the absence of unnecessary damage occurring in effecting the survey or examination.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 398, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1979, No. 894, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-532.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-208
Removal - Authority generally - Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to require the removal of all outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices not in conformity with this subchapter, which right may be enforced by means of a mandatory injunction or other appropriate remedy. (b) However, just compensation shall be paid upon the removal of the following outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices: (1) Those lawfully in existence on June 29, 1967; (2) Those lawfully on any highway in this state made a part of the state highway system on or after October 22, 1965, and before June 29, 1967; and (3) Those lawfully erected on or after June 29, 1967. (c) Compensation shall be paid for the taking from the owner of any sign, display, or device, of all right, title, leasehold, and interest in any sign, display, or device, and the taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display, or device is located, of the right to erect and maintain any signs, displays, and devices thereon. (d) No municipality, county, or other political subdivision shall remove or cause to be removed any legal outdoor advertising except outdoor advertising that encroaches upon the right-of-way, without paying just compensation therefor. (e) This section shall have no effect on the ability of municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions to regulate or control outdoor advertising on highways or arterials which are not part of the interstate or federal-aid primary systems. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 7; 1981, No. 923, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2508.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to require the removal of all outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices not in conformity with this subchapter, which right may be enforced by means of a mandatory injunction or other appropriate remedy.

(b) However, just compensation shall be paid upon the removal of the following outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices: (1) Those lawfully in existence on June 29, 1967; (2) Those lawfully on any highway in this state made a part of the state highway system on or after October 22, 1965, and before June 29, 1967; and (3) Those lawfully erected on or after June 29, 1967.

(1) Those lawfully in existence on June 29, 1967;

(2) Those lawfully on any highway in this state made a part of the state highway system on or after October 22, 1965, and before June 29, 1967; and

(3) Those lawfully erected on or after June 29, 1967.

(c) Compensation shall be paid for the taking from the owner of any sign, display, or device, of all right, title, leasehold, and interest in any sign, display, or device, and the taking from the owner of the real property on which the sign, display, or device is located, of the right to erect and maintain any signs, displays, and devices thereon.

(d) No municipality, county, or other political subdivision shall remove or cause to be removed any legal outdoor advertising except outdoor advertising that encroaches upon the right-of-way, without paying just compensation therefor.

(e) This section shall have no effect on the ability of municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions to regulate or control outdoor advertising on highways or arterials which are not part of the interstate or federal-aid primary systems.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 7; 1981, No. 923, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4002 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 40 / Section 27-15-4002
Exemptions for new vehicles loaned by dealers to school districts
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any dealer in new motor vehicles in this state shall lend any new motor vehicle to any public school district in this state to be used by the district and to be returned to the motor vehicle dealer within a specified time, the motor vehicle shall be exempt from all state, county, or municipal taxes and license fees during the time it is being used by the school district. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue, without charge to the school district, the appropriate motor vehicle license plates for the motor vehicle. (c) Upon any such motor vehicle's being returned to the motor vehicle dealer and upon the sale of the motor vehicle by the dealer, the appropriate gross receipts taxes, registration and license fees, and any other taxes due on the motor vehicle shall be due and payable in the manner provided by law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4631, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1963, No. 26, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-281; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) Whenever any dealer in new motor vehicles in this state shall lend any new motor vehicle to any public school district in this state to be used by the district and to be returned to the motor vehicle dealer within a specified time, the motor vehicle shall be exempt from all state, county, or municipal taxes and license fees during the time it is being used by the school district.

(b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue, without charge to the school district, the appropriate motor vehicle license plates for the motor vehicle.

(c) Upon any such motor vehicle's being returned to the motor vehicle dealer and upon the sale of the motor vehicle by the dealer, the appropriate gross receipts taxes, registration and license fees, and any other taxes due on the motor vehicle shall be due and payable in the manner provided by law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4631, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1963, No. 26, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-281; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1407 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-51-1407
Stopping for frightened horses
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever it shall appear that any horse ridden or driven by any person upon any streets, roads, and highways is about to become frightened by the approach of any motor vehicle, it shall be the duty of the person driving or conducting the motor vehicle to cause it to come to a full stop until the horse has passed and, if necessary, assist in preventing an accident. (b) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined in any sum not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200). Acts 1911, No. 134, § 12, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7428; Pope's Dig., § 6640; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-660.

(a) Whenever it shall appear that any horse ridden or driven by any person upon any streets, roads, and highways is about to become frightened by the approach of any motor vehicle, it shall be the duty of the person driving or conducting the motor vehicle to cause it to come to a full stop until the horse has passed and, if necessary, assist in preventing an accident.

(b) Any person convicted of violating this section shall be fined in any sum not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200).

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 12, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7428; Pope's Dig., § 6640; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-660.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-108
Flashing signals
Status: in_force

Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used, they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1) Flashing red, which is a stop signal, means when a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign; and (2) Flashing yellow, which is a caution signal, means when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 33; Pope's Dig., § 6691; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-506.

Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used, they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(1) Flashing red, which is a stop signal, means when a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign; and

(2) Flashing yellow, which is a caution signal, means when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 33; Pope's Dig., § 6691; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-506.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-14-1903
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be paid a fee of ninety-eight dollars ($98.00) for a manufacturers' master license plate and a fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00) for each additional manufacturers' extra plate. (b) The fees for the manufacturers' master license plate and manufacturers' extra license plates provided for in this section shall not be reduced during the calendar year. Acts 1973, No. 503, §§ 1, 3; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-292, 75-292.2.

(a) There shall be paid a fee of ninety-eight dollars ($98.00) for a manufacturers' master license plate and a fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00) for each additional manufacturers' extra plate.

(b) The fees for the manufacturers' master license plate and manufacturers' extra license plates provided for in this section shall not be reduced during the calendar year.

Acts 1973, No. 503, §§ 1, 3; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-292, 75-292.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-50-502
Promulgation of form
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police is authorized and directed to promulgate a uniform traffic citation form. (2) The form so promulgated or a substantially equivalent form shall be used exclusively by all law enforcement officers and agencies in this state in issuing citations for traffic law violations. (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit municipalities from promulgating uniform citation forms for use in enforcement of violations of their municipal code ordinances for offenses other than moving traffic law violations. Acts 1971, No. 250, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1052; Acts 2001, No. 331, § 1; 2001, No. 1484, § 1; 2005, No. 1675, § 2.

(a) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police is authorized and directed to promulgate a uniform traffic citation form. (2) The form so promulgated or a substantially equivalent form shall be used exclusively by all law enforcement officers and agencies in this state in issuing citations for traffic law violations.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police is authorized and directed to promulgate a uniform traffic citation form.

(2) The form so promulgated or a substantially equivalent form shall be used exclusively by all law enforcement officers and agencies in this state in issuing citations for traffic law violations.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not prohibit municipalities from promulgating uniform citation forms for use in enforcement of violations of their municipal code ordinances for offenses other than moving traffic law violations.

Acts 1971, No. 250, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1052; Acts 2001, No. 331, § 1; 2001, No. 1484, § 1; 2005, No. 1675, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6659; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-401.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6659; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-401.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-14-2307
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate necessary rules for the proper enforcement and administration of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3109, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4626, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1993, No. 614, § 7.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate necessary rules for the proper enforcement and administration of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3109, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4626, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 614, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1408
Realtors special license plate
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this section is to continue the eligibility requirements for the issuance of a special license plate for Realtors under § 27-15-5303 [repealed]. (b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall require proof of eligibility for a Realtors special license plate issued under this subchapter. (2) The applicant shall present proof that he or she is a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors. (3) To establish membership in the National Association of Realtors, the applicant shall present his or her membership card. Acts 2007, No. 451, § 2.

(a) The purpose of this section is to continue the eligibility requirements for the issuance of a special license plate for Realtors under § 27-15-5303 [repealed].

(b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall require proof of eligibility for a Realtors special license plate issued under this subchapter. (2) The applicant shall present proof that he or she is a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors. (3) To establish membership in the National Association of Realtors, the applicant shall present his or her membership card.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall require proof of eligibility for a Realtors special license plate issued under this subchapter.

(2) The applicant shall present proof that he or she is a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors.

(3) To establish membership in the National Association of Realtors, the applicant shall present his or her membership card.

Acts 2007, No. 451, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-24-804
Issuance and transfer
Status: in_force

(a) All applications for Constitutional Officer special license plates issued under this subchapter shall contain the following information: (1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and (2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached. (b) A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall be issued only for a vehicle that is currently and properly registered and licensed in the State of Arkansas. (c) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle provided that the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in the State of Arkansas and the Governor is notified of the transfer. (2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by the respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department. (d) The Governor shall notify the department of all special license plate transfers, providing the requisite vehicle information specified in subsection (a) of this section. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) All applications for Constitutional Officer special license plates issued under this subchapter shall contain the following information: (1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and (2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached.

(1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and

(2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached.

(b) A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall be issued only for a vehicle that is currently and properly registered and licensed in the State of Arkansas.

(c) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle provided that the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in the State of Arkansas and the Governor is notified of the transfer. (2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by the respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department.

(1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle provided that the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in the State of Arkansas and the Governor is notified of the transfer.

(2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by the respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department.

(d) The Governor shall notify the department of all special license plate transfers, providing the requisite vehicle information specified in subsection (a) of this section.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-307
Expenses paid prior to allocation
Status: in_force

The salaries of the state aid engineer, his or her assistants, and all other employees of the Division of State Aid Road Construction, as well as all other expenses incurred by the Division of State Aid Road Construction in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, shall be paid from the State Aid Road Fund in the State Treasury prior to allocation to the several counties. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-454.

The salaries of the state aid engineer, his or her assistants, and all other employees of the Division of State Aid Road Construction, as well as all other expenses incurred by the Division of State Aid Road Construction in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter, shall be paid from the State Aid Road Fund in the State Treasury prior to allocation to the several counties.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-454.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-407 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-407
Owners and operators of commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas
Status: in_force

(a) Owners and operators of commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas shall cooperate with all applicable state and federal agencies and the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee to ensure that the disposal of marine sewage is consistent with state and federal law. (b) When accepting new boat arrivals, owners and operators of commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas shall inform vessel owners and operators of the requirements of state and federal law regarding the proper disposal of marine sewage. Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 8; 2001, No. 1608, § 3; 2003, No. 1774, § 13.

(a) Owners and operators of commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas shall cooperate with all applicable state and federal agencies and the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee to ensure that the disposal of marine sewage is consistent with state and federal law.

(b) When accepting new boat arrivals, owners and operators of commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas shall inform vessel owners and operators of the requirements of state and federal law regarding the proper disposal of marine sewage.

Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 8; 2001, No. 1608, § 3; 2003, No. 1774, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-107
Obedience to police officers required
Status: in_force

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 22; Pope's Dig., § 6680; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-422.

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 22; Pope's Dig., § 6680; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-422.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-610 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-610
Interim bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Before issuing definitive bonds, a regional mobility authority may issue interim bonds with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds. (b) The interim bonds may be authorized and issued in accordance with this chapter without regard to a requirement, restriction, or procedural provision in any other law. (c) (1) A bond resolution authorizing interim bonds may provide that the interim bonds recite that the bonds are issued under this chapter. (2) The recital is conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the interim bonds' issuance. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) Before issuing definitive bonds, a regional mobility authority may issue interim bonds with or without coupons exchangeable for definitive bonds.

(b) The interim bonds may be authorized and issued in accordance with this chapter without regard to a requirement, restriction, or procedural provision in any other law.

(c) (1) A bond resolution authorizing interim bonds may provide that the interim bonds recite that the bonds are issued under this chapter. (2) The recital is conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the interim bonds' issuance.

(1) A bond resolution authorizing interim bonds may provide that the interim bonds recite that the bonds are issued under this chapter.

(2) The recital is conclusive evidence of the validity and the regularity of the interim bonds' issuance.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-106
Cancellation of policy or contract - Administrative revocation or suspension of license
Status: in_force

No policy or contract of insurance covering a motor vehicle may be cancelled solely because of the administrative revocation or suspension of the driver's license of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle under § 5-65-104 . Acts 1997, No. 932, § 1; 1999, No. 881, § 24.

No policy or contract of insurance covering a motor vehicle may be cancelled solely because of the administrative revocation or suspension of the driver's license of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle under § 5-65-104 .

Acts 1997, No. 932, § 1; 1999, No. 881, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-76-107
Approval required
Status: in_force

Any design or proposal for a road or highway improvement must be approved by the governmental entity that owns the roadway prior to the commencement of the development of the transportation project. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

Any design or proposal for a road or highway improvement must be approved by the governmental entity that owns the roadway prior to the commencement of the development of the transportation project.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-901 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-50-901
Establishment
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services shall establish and maintain a central driver's records file on every driver who receives a conviction for a moving traffic violation while operating any motor vehicle subject to registration for highway use, whether such conviction occurred within this state or in another state. Acts 1977, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.

The Office of Driver Services shall establish and maintain a central driver's records file on every driver who receives a conviction for a moving traffic violation while operating any motor vehicle subject to registration for highway use, whether such conviction occurred within this state or in another state.

Acts 1977, No. 465, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-109
Agreements with other highway authorities and the United States Government
Status: in_force

The highway authorities of the state, cities, counties, towns, or villages are authorized to enter into agreements with each other or with the United States Government respecting the financing, planning, establishment, improvement, maintenance, use, regulation, or vacation of controlled-access facilities or other public ways in their respective jurisdictions, to facilitate the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2208.

The highway authorities of the state, cities, counties, towns, or villages are authorized to enter into agreements with each other or with the United States Government respecting the financing, planning, establishment, improvement, maintenance, use, regulation, or vacation of controlled-access facilities or other public ways in their respective jurisdictions, to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1009 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1009
Issuance of special personalized license plate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue a special personalized license plate for passenger motor vehicles. (2) The special personalized license plate shall be issued in lieu of the standard license plate for vehicles, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed for the vehicle to which the special plate is to be attached. (3) (A) The color of the background and color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized license plate shall be identical to the colors on the standard permanent plate issued. (B) The secretary, in his or her discretion, may limit the number of characters or the context in which they appear on the license plate. (b) No identical special personalized license plate shall be issued for more than one (1) vehicle. (c) (1) In the event the owner does not desire to renew his or her special personalized license plate, he or she shall surrender the special personalized license plate at the time of renewal of registration. (2) The willful failure or neglect thereof shall be a misdemeanor. (d) The secretary may adopt rules concerning the issuance of a special personalized license plate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3098, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4549, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4548, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4547, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.25.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue a special personalized license plate for passenger motor vehicles. (2) The special personalized license plate shall be issued in lieu of the standard license plate for vehicles, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed for the vehicle to which the special plate is to be attached. (3) (A) The color of the background and color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized license plate shall be identical to the colors on the standard permanent plate issued. (B) The secretary, in his or her discretion, may limit the number of characters or the context in which they appear on the license plate.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue a special personalized license plate for passenger motor vehicles.

(2) The special personalized license plate shall be issued in lieu of the standard license plate for vehicles, upon application therefor and the payment of a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed for the vehicle to which the special plate is to be attached.

(3) (A) The color of the background and color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized license plate shall be identical to the colors on the standard permanent plate issued. (B) The secretary, in his or her discretion, may limit the number of characters or the context in which they appear on the license plate.

(A) The color of the background and color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized license plate shall be identical to the colors on the standard permanent plate issued.

(B) The secretary, in his or her discretion, may limit the number of characters or the context in which they appear on the license plate.

(b) No identical special personalized license plate shall be issued for more than one (1) vehicle.

(c) (1) In the event the owner does not desire to renew his or her special personalized license plate, he or she shall surrender the special personalized license plate at the time of renewal of registration. (2) The willful failure or neglect thereof shall be a misdemeanor.

(1) In the event the owner does not desire to renew his or her special personalized license plate, he or she shall surrender the special personalized license plate at the time of renewal of registration.

(2) The willful failure or neglect thereof shall be a misdemeanor.

(d) The secretary may adopt rules concerning the issuance of a special personalized license plate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3098, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4549, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4548, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4547, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-14-103
Arkansas Forestry Commission - Exemption
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the Arkansas Forestry Commission is exempt from the licensing and registration requirements under this subtitle for a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature that it owns, uses, and operates. (2) (A) The State Forester and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt identification tags or other insignia that shall be attached to the vehicles by the officers, members, and employees of the commission. (B) A charge shall not be made or fee collected for the identification tags or other insignia. (b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature owned, used, and operated by the commission is exempt from the payment of any fees and charges required by the laws of this state for the operation of the vehicles upon the public highways of this state. (2) However, the commission shall pay the initial fees and charges required by state law to register the vehicle and enter the vehicle in the state licensing and registration system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4485, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 638, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the Arkansas Forestry Commission is exempt from the licensing and registration requirements under this subtitle for a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature that it owns, uses, and operates. (2) (A) The State Forester and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt identification tags or other insignia that shall be attached to the vehicles by the officers, members, and employees of the commission. (B) A charge shall not be made or fee collected for the identification tags or other insignia.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the Arkansas Forestry Commission is exempt from the licensing and registration requirements under this subtitle for a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature that it owns, uses, and operates.

(2) (A) The State Forester and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt identification tags or other insignia that shall be attached to the vehicles by the officers, members, and employees of the commission. (B) A charge shall not be made or fee collected for the identification tags or other insignia.

(A) The State Forester and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall adopt identification tags or other insignia that shall be attached to the vehicles by the officers, members, and employees of the commission.

(B) A charge shall not be made or fee collected for the identification tags or other insignia.

(b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature owned, used, and operated by the commission is exempt from the payment of any fees and charges required by the laws of this state for the operation of the vehicles upon the public highways of this state. (2) However, the commission shall pay the initial fees and charges required by state law to register the vehicle and enter the vehicle in the state licensing and registration system.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a truck, pickup truck, motor vehicle, or other vehicle of any nature owned, used, and operated by the commission is exempt from the payment of any fees and charges required by the laws of this state for the operation of the vehicles upon the public highways of this state.

(2) However, the commission shall pay the initial fees and charges required by state law to register the vehicle and enter the vehicle in the state licensing and registration system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4485, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 638, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-806 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-806
Duplicates or substitutes
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that an instruction permit or driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is lost or destroyed, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate or substitute upon payment of five dollars ($5.00) and upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services that the permit or license has been lost or destroyed. (b) Moneys collected under the provisions of this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury into the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, and the net amount shall be credited to the Department of Finance and Administration to be used to help defray the cost of the color photograph driver license program, which shall be payable therefrom. (c) In addition to the fee imposed in subsection (a) of this section, an additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be collected and deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (d) When a duplicate driver's license is issued at the end of a period of license suspension pursuant to § 27-16-911 , the fees imposed in subsections (a) and (c) of this section shall be collected and deposited in accordance with this section. Amended by Act 2015, No. 176,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 21; Pope's Dig., § 6845; Acts 1977, No. 311, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-325; Acts 1989, No. 385, § 2; 1993, No. 445, § 23; 2003, No. 1001, § 2.

(a) In the event that an instruction permit or driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter is lost or destroyed, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate or substitute upon payment of five dollars ($5.00) and upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services that the permit or license has been lost or destroyed.

(b) Moneys collected under the provisions of this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury into the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund, and the net amount shall be credited to the Department of Finance and Administration to be used to help defray the cost of the color photograph driver license program, which shall be payable therefrom.

(c) In addition to the fee imposed in subsection (a) of this section, an additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be collected and deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(d) When a duplicate driver's license is issued at the end of a period of license suspension pursuant to § 27-16-911 , the fees imposed in subsections (a) and (c) of this section shall be collected and deposited in accordance with this section.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 176,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 21; Pope's Dig., § 6845; Acts 1977, No. 311, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-325; Acts 1989, No. 385, § 2; 1993, No. 445, § 23; 2003, No. 1001, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-34-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 34 / Section 27-34-106
Effect of noncompliance
Status: in_force

(a) The failure to provide or use a child passenger safety seat shall not be considered, under any circumstances, as evidence of comparative or contributory negligence, nor shall failure be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action with regard to negligence. (b) Neither shall the failure to provide or use a child passenger safety seat be considered, under any circumstances, as evidence in any prosecution for negligent homicide. Acts 1983, No. 749, § 6; 1985, No. 551, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2606.

(a) The failure to provide or use a child passenger safety seat shall not be considered, under any circumstances, as evidence of comparative or contributory negligence, nor shall failure be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action with regard to negligence.

(b) Neither shall the failure to provide or use a child passenger safety seat be considered, under any circumstances, as evidence in any prosecution for negligent homicide.

Acts 1983, No. 749, § 6; 1985, No. 551, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2606.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-86-303
Transporter's failure to furnish information - Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person transporting cotton across a toll bridge as specified in this subchapter who shall willfully and knowingly fail or refuse to furnish the information set forth in § 27-86-301 to the owner or operator of the toll bridge or who shall willfully and knowingly furnish false information with respect thereto, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year or may be both fined and imprisoned as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1943, No. 275, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1615.

Any person transporting cotton across a toll bridge as specified in this subchapter who shall willfully and knowingly fail or refuse to furnish the information set forth in § 27-86-301 to the owner or operator of the toll bridge or who shall willfully and knowingly furnish false information with respect thereto, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned for a period not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year or may be both fined and imprisoned as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1943, No. 275, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-25-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 27-25-107
Contribution against indemnification
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a shared vehicle that is excluded under the terms of its policy shall have the right to seek recovery against the motor vehicle insurer of the peer-to-peer car-sharing program if the claim is: (1) Made against the shared-vehicle owner or the shared-vehicle driver for loss or injury that occurs during the car-sharing period; and (2) Excluded under the terms of its policy. Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

A motor vehicle insurer that defends or indemnifies a claim against a shared vehicle that is excluded under the terms of its policy shall have the right to seek recovery against the motor vehicle insurer of the peer-to-peer car-sharing program if the claim is:

(1) Made against the shared-vehicle owner or the shared-vehicle driver for loss or injury that occurs during the car-sharing period; and

(2) Excluded under the terms of its policy.

Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-110
Deposit of funds in State Treasury
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all fees collected by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Special Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund. (b) The fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to the Boating Safety Account Fund, which is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4818, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 2003, No. 1774, § 7.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all fees collected by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter shall be deposited as special revenues into the State Treasury to the credit of the Special Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.

(b) The fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to the Boating Safety Account Fund, which is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4818, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 2003, No. 1774, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-25-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 27-25-105
Record keeping - Use of shared vehicle in car-sharing program
Status: in_force

(a) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a shared vehicle, including without limitation: (1) The car-sharing start time and car-sharing termination time; (2) The car-sharing period pick-up and drop-off location; (3) Fees paid by the shared-vehicle driver; and (4) Revenues received by the shared-vehicle owner. (b) Upon request by a shared-vehicle owner, the insurer of a shared-vehicle owner, or the insurer of the shared-vehicle driver, the peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall provide the information maintained under subsection (a) of this section to facilitate a claim coverage investigation, settlement, negotiation, or litigation. (c) The peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall retain the records for a time period not less than the applicable personal injury statute of limitations. Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) A peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a shared vehicle, including without limitation: (1) The car-sharing start time and car-sharing termination time; (2) The car-sharing period pick-up and drop-off location; (3) Fees paid by the shared-vehicle driver; and (4) Revenues received by the shared-vehicle owner.

(1) The car-sharing start time and car-sharing termination time;

(2) The car-sharing period pick-up and drop-off location;

(3) Fees paid by the shared-vehicle driver; and

(4) Revenues received by the shared-vehicle owner.

(b) Upon request by a shared-vehicle owner, the insurer of a shared-vehicle owner, or the insurer of the shared-vehicle driver, the peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall provide the information maintained under subsection (a) of this section to facilitate a claim coverage investigation, settlement, negotiation, or litigation.

(c) The peer-to-peer car-sharing program shall retain the records for a time period not less than the applicable personal injury statute of limitations.

Added by Act 2023, No. 686,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-602
Authority to issue bonds
Status: in_force

(a) If a regional mobility authority created under this chapter owns or operates or proposes to own or operate a transportation system and desires to construct improvements, betterments, and extensions thereto, the regional mobility authority may issue revenue bonds pursuant to a bond resolution and under the provisions of this chapter to pay the cost of a transportation project or to pay all or part of the cost of a transportation project that will become part of a transportation system. (b) If a regional mobility authority pursues the development of a toll facility project, the regional mobility authority may issue revenue bonds pursuant to a bond resolution and under the provisions of this chapter to pay the toll facility project costs with toll facility project revenues. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) If a regional mobility authority created under this chapter owns or operates or proposes to own or operate a transportation system and desires to construct improvements, betterments, and extensions thereto, the regional mobility authority may issue revenue bonds pursuant to a bond resolution and under the provisions of this chapter to pay the cost of a transportation project or to pay all or part of the cost of a transportation project that will become part of a transportation system.

(b) If a regional mobility authority pursues the development of a toll facility project, the regional mobility authority may issue revenue bonds pursuant to a bond resolution and under the provisions of this chapter to pay the toll facility project costs with toll facility project revenues.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1806 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-14-1806
Metal transporter plate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation that is regularly engaged in the business of driving or towing motor vehicles or trailers as defined in § 27-14-1805 , upon the payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00), may be issued an annual metal transporter plate by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) This metal plate shall not expire until December 31 of the calendar year in which it is purchased. (3) The plate shall be attached to the rear of any vehicle being operated by the licensee in conformity with this subchapter. (b) (1) The fee for this annual transporter plate shall not be reduced but shall remain at thirty dollars ($30.00). (2) If this annual transporter plate is lost by the licensee, it must be replaced by an original annual transporter plate for a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00). Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4620, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1252,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1935, No. 183, § 1; 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1; 1959, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-229.

(a) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation that is regularly engaged in the business of driving or towing motor vehicles or trailers as defined in § 27-14-1805 , upon the payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00), may be issued an annual metal transporter plate by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) This metal plate shall not expire until December 31 of the calendar year in which it is purchased. (3) The plate shall be attached to the rear of any vehicle being operated by the licensee in conformity with this subchapter.

(1) Any person, firm, or corporation that is regularly engaged in the business of driving or towing motor vehicles or trailers as defined in § 27-14-1805 , upon the payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00), may be issued an annual metal transporter plate by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(2) This metal plate shall not expire until December 31 of the calendar year in which it is purchased.

(3) The plate shall be attached to the rear of any vehicle being operated by the licensee in conformity with this subchapter.

(b) (1) The fee for this annual transporter plate shall not be reduced but shall remain at thirty dollars ($30.00). (2) If this annual transporter plate is lost by the licensee, it must be replaced by an original annual transporter plate for a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00).

(1) The fee for this annual transporter plate shall not be reduced but shall remain at thirty dollars ($30.00).

(2) If this annual transporter plate is lost by the licensee, it must be replaced by an original annual transporter plate for a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4620, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1252,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1935, No. 183, § 1; 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1; 1959, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-229.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-143 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-143
Award of pistol, shotgun, or both upon retirement or death
Status: in_force

When a highway police patrol officer of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation retires from service or dies while still employed with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the State Highway Commission may award the pistol or the shotgun, or both, carried or used by the officer while on duty at the time of his or her death or retirement from service to: (1) The officer upon retirement; or (2) The officer's spouse if the officer is deceased and the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 377, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 307,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2005, No. 2244, § 1.

When a highway police patrol officer of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation retires from service or dies while still employed with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, in recognition of and appreciation for the service of the retiring or deceased officer, the State Highway Commission may award the pistol or the shotgun, or both, carried or used by the officer while on duty at the time of his or her death or retirement from service to:

(1) The officer upon retirement; or

(2) The officer's spouse if the officer is deceased and the spouse is eligible under applicable state and federal laws to possess a firearm.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 377, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 13, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 307,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2005, No. 2244, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-306
Application to Congress for consent and approval - Binding effect of compact
Status: in_force

The authority shall have power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; but in the absence of such consent of Congress and until that consent shall have been secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the two (2) States of Arkansas and Mississippi without the consent of Congress to cooperate, for the purposes enumerated in the compact, and in the manner provided therein. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2110.

The authority shall have power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; but in the absence of such consent of Congress and until that consent shall have been secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the two (2) States of Arkansas and Mississippi without the consent of Congress to cooperate, for the purposes enumerated in the compact, and in the manner provided therein.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-15-2303
Ownership requirement
Status: in_force

Each collector applying for an antique motorcycle license plate must own and have registered one (1) or more motorcycles with regular plates. Acts 1979, No. 397, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.16; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

Each collector applying for an antique motorcycle license plate must own and have registered one (1) or more motorcycles with regular plates.

Acts 1979, No. 397, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.16; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-407 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-407
Terms of bonds
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The bonds shall be issued in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements described in § 27-64-404 with the respective series to be designated by the year in which issued and, if more than one (1) series is to be issued in a particular year, by alphabetical designation; (2) The bonds of each series shall have such date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series; (3) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate, or may be convertible from one (1) interest rate mode to another, and such interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine; (4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; may be in such denominations; and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest; may be made payable at such places within or without the state; may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and may contain such other terms and conditions, all as the commission shall determine; and (5) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission and shall have affixed or imprinted thereon the seal of the commission. Delivery of the bonds so executed shall be valid, notwithstanding any change in the persons holding such offices occurring after the bonds have been executed. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

The bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The bonds shall be issued in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements described in § 27-64-404 with the respective series to be designated by the year in which issued and, if more than one (1) series is to be issued in a particular year, by alphabetical designation;

(2) The bonds of each series shall have such date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series;

(3) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate, or may be convertible from one (1) interest rate mode to another, and such interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine;

(4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; may be in such denominations; and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination, bearing the same rate of interest; may be made payable at such places within or without the state; may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices; and may contain such other terms and conditions, all as the commission shall determine; and

(5) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission and shall have affixed or imprinted thereon the seal of the commission. Delivery of the bonds so executed shall be valid, notwithstanding any change in the persons holding such offices occurring after the bonds have been executed.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-405
Expenditures for feasibility studies
Status: in_force

(a) A regional mobility authority may pay the expenses of studying the cost and feasibility and any other expenses relating to the preparation and issuance of bonds for a proposed transportation project by: (1) Using legally available revenue derived from an existing transportation project; (2) Borrowing money, issuing bonds, or entering into a loan agreement payable out of legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of an existing transportation project; (3) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or a loan agreement legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of a transportation project; or (4) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or loan agreement legally available revenue to the regional mobility authority from another source. (b) Money spent by a regional mobility authority under this section for a proposed transportation project may be reimbursed to the transportation project from which the money was spent from the proceeds of bonds issued for the acquisition and construction of the proposed transportation project. (c) The use of any money of a transportation project to study the feasibility of another transportation project or used to repay any money used for that purpose does not constitute an operating expense of the transportation project producing the revenue and may be paid only from the surplus money of the transportation project as determined by the regional mobility authority. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A regional mobility authority may pay the expenses of studying the cost and feasibility and any other expenses relating to the preparation and issuance of bonds for a proposed transportation project by: (1) Using legally available revenue derived from an existing transportation project; (2) Borrowing money, issuing bonds, or entering into a loan agreement payable out of legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of an existing transportation project; (3) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or a loan agreement legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of a transportation project; or (4) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or loan agreement legally available revenue to the regional mobility authority from another source.

(1) Using legally available revenue derived from an existing transportation project;

(2) Borrowing money, issuing bonds, or entering into a loan agreement payable out of legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of an existing transportation project;

(3) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or a loan agreement legally available revenue anticipated to be derived from the operation of a transportation project; or

(4) Pledging to the payment of the bonds or loan agreement legally available revenue to the regional mobility authority from another source.

(b) Money spent by a regional mobility authority under this section for a proposed transportation project may be reimbursed to the transportation project from which the money was spent from the proceeds of bonds issued for the acquisition and construction of the proposed transportation project.

(c) The use of any money of a transportation project to study the feasibility of another transportation project or used to repay any money used for that purpose does not constitute an operating expense of the transportation project producing the revenue and may be paid only from the surplus money of the transportation project as determined by the regional mobility authority.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1211
Authority to promulgate rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate any necessary rules to carry out this subchapter, subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4682, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate any necessary rules to carry out this subchapter, subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4682, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-53-304
Report forms
Status: in_force

All traffic accident investigation reports shall be made upon forms prescribed, approved, and supplied by the Division of Arkansas State Police, with the concurrence of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 358, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1967, No. 246, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-925; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 4.

All traffic accident investigation reports shall be made upon forms prescribed, approved, and supplied by the Division of Arkansas State Police, with the concurrence of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 358, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1967, No. 246, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-925; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-505
Insurance report
Status: in_force

Unless filed electronically, the insurance report must be signed in ink and forwarded to the Office of Driver Services by the liability insurance carrier or an authorized agent of the insurance carrier within fifty (50) days of the date of the accident. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 19; 1963, No. 180, § 1; 1973, No. 585, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1419; Acts 2001, No. 1156, § 3.

Unless filed electronically, the insurance report must be signed in ink and forwarded to the Office of Driver Services by the liability insurance carrier or an authorized agent of the insurance carrier within fifty (50) days of the date of the accident.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 19; 1963, No. 180, § 1; 1973, No. 585, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1419; Acts 2001, No. 1156, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-607 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-607
Receipt to serve as license - Forfeiture of license
Status: in_force

(a) The official receipt received from the arresting officer shall serve in lieu of a driver's or operator's license for a time not in excess of twenty (20) days. (b) If a defendant posts bail under the provisions of §§ 27-50-606 - 27-50-608 and upon an appearance to answer the charge or upon electing to plead guilty, the defendant's operator's or chauffeur's license shall be returned to him or her by the court clerk, unless revoked or suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction. (c) If the defendant does not appear to answer the charge within twenty (20) days, or such later date as may be fixed by the court, then his or her motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license shall be determined to have been forfeited. The license shall be revoked by the court, or, in the event of a revocation or suspension of the motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license as a result of the trial of the case by the court, it shall be transmitted by the clerk of the court with a statement of the reason for the forfeiture, revocation, or suspension to the Director of the Office of Driver Services within one (1) day after the order or decision of the court revoking or suspending it. Acts 1973, No. 246, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.2.

(a) The official receipt received from the arresting officer shall serve in lieu of a driver's or operator's license for a time not in excess of twenty (20) days.

(b) If a defendant posts bail under the provisions of §§ 27-50-606 - 27-50-608 and upon an appearance to answer the charge or upon electing to plead guilty, the defendant's operator's or chauffeur's license shall be returned to him or her by the court clerk, unless revoked or suspended by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) If the defendant does not appear to answer the charge within twenty (20) days, or such later date as may be fixed by the court, then his or her motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license shall be determined to have been forfeited. The license shall be revoked by the court, or, in the event of a revocation or suspension of the motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license as a result of the trial of the case by the court, it shall be transmitted by the clerk of the court with a statement of the reason for the forfeiture, revocation, or suspension to the Director of the Office of Driver Services within one (1) day after the order or decision of the court revoking or suspending it.

Acts 1973, No. 246, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-301
Applicability of criminal code
Status: in_force

Any moving traffic law violation not enumerated in § 27-50-302 shall be known as a violation as defined in §§ 5-1-105 and 5-1-108 , and shall be punishable as provided under § 5-4-201 . Acts 1977, No. 417, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1053; Acts 1993, No. 403, § 25.

Any moving traffic law violation not enumerated in § 27-50-302 shall be known as a violation as defined in §§ 5-1-105 and 5-1-108 , and shall be punishable as provided under § 5-4-201 .

Acts 1977, No. 417, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1053; Acts 1993, No. 403, § 25.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-317 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-317
Payment of award
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the application of any party in interest and upon due notice to all parties, the court may order that the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof, be paid immediately to the person or persons entitled thereto. (b) If the compensation finally awarded exceeds the amount of money deposited by twenty percent (20%) or more, the court shall enter judgment against the State of Arkansas and in favor of the party entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency and shall award the party entitled to judgment its costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in preparing and conducting the final hearing and adjudication, including without limitation the cost of appraisals and fees for experts. (c) If the compensation finally awarded is less than the amount of money deposited and paid to the persons entitled thereto, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the State of Arkansas and against the proper parties for the amount of the excess. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1101,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 502,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1953, No. 115, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-537.

(a) Upon the application of any party in interest and upon due notice to all parties, the court may order that the money deposited in the court, or any part thereof, be paid immediately to the person or persons entitled thereto.

(b) If the compensation finally awarded exceeds the amount of money deposited by twenty percent (20%) or more, the court shall enter judgment against the State of Arkansas and in favor of the party entitled thereto for the amount of the deficiency and shall award the party entitled to judgment its costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in preparing and conducting the final hearing and adjudication, including without limitation the cost of appraisals and fees for experts.

(c) If the compensation finally awarded is less than the amount of money deposited and paid to the persons entitled thereto, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the State of Arkansas and against the proper parties for the amount of the excess.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1101,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 502,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1953, No. 115, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-537.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1019 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1019
Methods exclusive - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) The methods provided in this subchapter of giving constructive notice of a lien or encumbrance upon a motorboat shall be exclusive except as to liens dependent upon possession. (b) Any lien, or encumbrance, or title retention instrument filed as provided in this subchapter, and any documents evidencing them, are exempted from the provisions of law which otherwise require or relate to the recording or filing of instruments creating or evidencing title retention or other liens or encumbrances upon motorboats. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The methods provided in this subchapter of giving constructive notice of a lien or encumbrance upon a motorboat shall be exclusive except as to liens dependent upon possession.

(b) Any lien, or encumbrance, or title retention instrument filed as provided in this subchapter, and any documents evidencing them, are exempted from the provisions of law which otherwise require or relate to the recording or filing of instruments creating or evidencing title retention or other liens or encumbrances upon motorboats.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-901 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-101-901
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Paddlesport Activities Act". Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Paddlesport Activities Act".

Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-116-101
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1) Operate or navigate aircraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or habit-producing drug, or permit any person who may be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic or habit-producing drug to operate or navigate any aircraft owned by him or her or in his or her custody or control; (2) Operate or navigate aircraft while in possession of any federal license or to display or cause or permit to be displayed the license, knowing it to have been cancelled, revoked, suspended, or altered; (3) Lend to or knowingly permit the use of by one not entitled to a license any federal airman's and aircraft license issued to the person lending or permitting the use thereof; (4) Display or represent as one's own any federal airman's or aircraft license not issued to the person displaying it; (5) Tamper with, make use of or navigate any aircraft without the knowledge or consent of the owner or custodian thereof; or (6) Use a false or fictitious name or give a false or fictitious address in any application or form required under the provisions of § 27-115-101 et seq. and this chapter, or the rules of the Division of Aeronautics adopted pursuant to § 27-115-101 et seq. and this chapter, knowingly make any false statement or report, knowingly conceal a material fact, or otherwise commit a fraud in any application. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3199, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-116.

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1) Operate or navigate aircraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug or habit-producing drug, or permit any person who may be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic or habit-producing drug to operate or navigate any aircraft owned by him or her or in his or her custody or control;

(2) Operate or navigate aircraft while in possession of any federal license or to display or cause or permit to be displayed the license, knowing it to have been cancelled, revoked, suspended, or altered;

(3) Lend to or knowingly permit the use of by one not entitled to a license any federal airman's and aircraft license issued to the person lending or permitting the use thereof;

(4) Display or represent as one's own any federal airman's or aircraft license not issued to the person displaying it;

(5) Tamper with, make use of or navigate any aircraft without the knowledge or consent of the owner or custodian thereof; or

(6) Use a false or fictitious name or give a false or fictitious address in any application or form required under the provisions of § 27-115-101 et seq. and this chapter, or the rules of the Division of Aeronautics adopted pursuant to § 27-115-101 et seq. and this chapter, knowingly make any false statement or report, knowingly conceal a material fact, or otherwise commit a fraud in any application.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3199, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-116.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-302
State highway purposes
Status: in_force

State highway purposes shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) For present and future rights-of-way, including those necessary for urban extensions of state highways within municipalities; (2) For exchanging them for other property to be used for rights-of-way if the best interest of the state will be served and right-of-way costs reduced thereby; (3) For rock quarries, gravel pits, sand or earth borrow pits, or related purposes, not being commercially operated; (4) For offices, shops, storage yards, or other necessary or auxiliary facilities; (5) For roadside areas or parks adjacent or adjoining or near any state highway; (6) For the culture and support of trees and shrubbery which benefit any state highway by aiding in the maintenance and preservation of the roadbed or trees and shrubbery which aid in the maintenance and promote the attractiveness of the scenic beauty associated with any state highways; (7) For drainage in connection with any state highway, or for cuts and fills, or channel changes or maintenance thereof; (8) For the maintenance of an unobstructed view of any portion of a state highway so as to promote the safety of the traveling public; (9) For the construction and maintenance of stock trails and cattle passes; (10) For the elimination of public or private crossings or intersections at grade, or any state highway; and (11) For the protection of the state highway system from both physical and functional encroachments of any kind. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-532.

State highway purposes shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) For present and future rights-of-way, including those necessary for urban extensions of state highways within municipalities;

(2) For exchanging them for other property to be used for rights-of-way if the best interest of the state will be served and right-of-way costs reduced thereby;

(3) For rock quarries, gravel pits, sand or earth borrow pits, or related purposes, not being commercially operated;

(4) For offices, shops, storage yards, or other necessary or auxiliary facilities;

(5) For roadside areas or parks adjacent or adjoining or near any state highway;

(6) For the culture and support of trees and shrubbery which benefit any state highway by aiding in the maintenance and preservation of the roadbed or trees and shrubbery which aid in the maintenance and promote the attractiveness of the scenic beauty associated with any state highways;

(7) For drainage in connection with any state highway, or for cuts and fills, or channel changes or maintenance thereof;

(8) For the maintenance of an unobstructed view of any portion of a state highway so as to promote the safety of the traveling public;

(9) For the construction and maintenance of stock trails and cattle passes;

(10) For the elimination of public or private crossings or intersections at grade, or any state highway; and

(11) For the protection of the state highway system from both physical and functional encroachments of any kind.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-532.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-69-207
Funds
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to: (1) Expend from its regular appropriation for any fiscal year, in addition to the other purposes enumerated in the appropriation act, funds to cover the state's pro rata share, as a participating member, of the costs in the activities and work of the National Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission; and (2) Match any federal-aid apportionment for the planning and coordination of the Great River Road, also called the Mississippi River Parkway. (b) The authorizations made for expenditures from the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund in subsection (a) of this section shall be made by the State Highway Commission as it deems in the best interests of the State of Arkansas and shall be limited to expenditures not exceeding seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for fees, dues, and other expenses during any one (1) fiscal year. Acts 1961, No. 148, §§ 1, 2; 1965, No. 300, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1819, 76-1820.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to: (1) Expend from its regular appropriation for any fiscal year, in addition to the other purposes enumerated in the appropriation act, funds to cover the state's pro rata share, as a participating member, of the costs in the activities and work of the National Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission; and (2) Match any federal-aid apportionment for the planning and coordination of the Great River Road, also called the Mississippi River Parkway.

(1) Expend from its regular appropriation for any fiscal year, in addition to the other purposes enumerated in the appropriation act, funds to cover the state's pro rata share, as a participating member, of the costs in the activities and work of the National Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission; and

(2) Match any federal-aid apportionment for the planning and coordination of the Great River Road, also called the Mississippi River Parkway.

(b) The authorizations made for expenditures from the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund in subsection (a) of this section shall be made by the State Highway Commission as it deems in the best interests of the State of Arkansas and shall be limited to expenditures not exceeding seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) for fees, dues, and other expenses during any one (1) fiscal year.

Acts 1961, No. 148, §§ 1, 2; 1965, No. 300, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1819, 76-1820.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-14-502
Agreements generally
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is authorized to negotiate and consummate reciprocal agreements with the duly authorized officials or representatives of any states of the United States, whereby residents of other states who operate commercial motor vehicles may allocate and apportion the registration of commercial motor vehicles in accordance with any formula mutually agreed upon between the commission and the representatives or officials of the state if residents of this state are granted the same allocation and apportionment privileges for commercial motor vehicles' registration in the other state. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any motor vehicle owner or operator from complying with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the safety of operation of motor vehicles, the highway maximum weight standards, and the preservation of the highways of this state. (c) (1) In the making of any reciprocal agreement, the commission shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident motor vehicle owners and the citizens of this state. (2) No agreement shall be entered into with any state extending privileges and exemptions to motor vehicle operators of the state unless that state accords equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle operators. Acts 1945, No. 60, §§ 2, 3; 1975, No. 495, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-251, 75-252.

(a) The commission is authorized to negotiate and consummate reciprocal agreements with the duly authorized officials or representatives of any states of the United States, whereby residents of other states who operate commercial motor vehicles may allocate and apportion the registration of commercial motor vehicles in accordance with any formula mutually agreed upon between the commission and the representatives or officials of the state if residents of this state are granted the same allocation and apportionment privileges for commercial motor vehicles' registration in the other state.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any motor vehicle owner or operator from complying with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the safety of operation of motor vehicles, the highway maximum weight standards, and the preservation of the highways of this state.

(c) (1) In the making of any reciprocal agreement, the commission shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident motor vehicle owners and the citizens of this state. (2) No agreement shall be entered into with any state extending privileges and exemptions to motor vehicle operators of the state unless that state accords equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle operators.

(1) In the making of any reciprocal agreement, the commission shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident motor vehicle owners and the citizens of this state.

(2) No agreement shall be entered into with any state extending privileges and exemptions to motor vehicle operators of the state unless that state accords equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle operators.

Acts 1945, No. 60, §§ 2, 3; 1975, No. 495, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-251, 75-252.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1205
Tagging
Status: in_force

Any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer as defined by municipal ordinance observing an unattended vehicle, abandoned vehicle, disabled vehicle, or inoperative vehicle on or near a public way shall: (1) (A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (B) Log the removal order accordingly; or (2) (A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker. (B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 5; 1999, No. 1279, § 3; 2007, No. 100, § 1; 2007, No. 1053, § 6; 2011, No. 1025, § 3.

Any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer as defined by municipal ordinance observing an unattended vehicle, abandoned vehicle, disabled vehicle, or inoperative vehicle on or near a public way shall:

(1) (A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (B) Log the removal order accordingly; or

(A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and

(i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or

(ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and

(B) Log the removal order accordingly; or

(2) (A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker. (B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer.

(A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker.

(B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer.

(i) The date and time of tagging;

(ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours;

(iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and

(iv) The identification of the officer.

Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 5; 1999, No. 1279, § 3; 2007, No. 100, § 1; 2007, No. 1053, § 6; 2011, No. 1025, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-210
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-104.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-76-304
Terms of directors
Status: in_force

(a) A director who is a public official may serve on the board of directors during his or her term of office as the county judge or mayor of a member of a regional mobility authority. (b) A director who is the designated representative of the mayor or county judge of a member of the regional mobility authority serves at the pleasure of the mayor of the municipality or the county judge of the county that is a member of the regional mobility authority. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A director who is a public official may serve on the board of directors during his or her term of office as the county judge or mayor of a member of a regional mobility authority.

(b) A director who is the designated representative of the mayor or county judge of a member of the regional mobility authority serves at the pleasure of the mayor of the municipality or the county judge of the county that is a member of the regional mobility authority.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-67-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person who shall knowingly or willfully neglect or refuse to perform any duty either to do or to desist from doing anything which may be required by law relating to roads, highways, or other public improvements in this state shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by fine of not over five hundred dollars ($500) and by imprisonment for not over six (6) months. Acts 1913, No. 302, § 84, p. 1179; C. & M. Dig., § 5219; Pope's Dig., § 6934; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-529.

Any person who shall knowingly or willfully neglect or refuse to perform any duty either to do or to desist from doing anything which may be required by law relating to roads, highways, or other public improvements in this state shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by fine of not over five hundred dollars ($500) and by imprisonment for not over six (6) months.

Acts 1913, No. 302, § 84, p. 1179; C. & M. Dig., § 5219; Pope's Dig., § 6934; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-529.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-408
Marine sanitation funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees and fines levied and collected under the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to be credited to the Marine Sanitation Fund to be used only for the administration of this subchapter. (b) Subject to rules that may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to marine toilets and marine sanitation systems that pertain to fees or fines collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3182, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 9; 2003, No. 1774, § 14.

(a) All fees and fines levied and collected under the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury to be credited to the Marine Sanitation Fund to be used only for the administration of this subchapter.

(b) Subject to rules that may be implemented by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, the disbursing officer for the Department of Health is authorized to transfer all unexpended funds relative to marine toilets and marine sanitation systems that pertain to fees or fines collected, as certified by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, to be carried forward and made available for expenditures for the same purpose for any following fiscal year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3182, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 9; 2003, No. 1774, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-301
Identifying number required
Status: in_force

Every motorboat on the waters of this state shall be numbered. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat on the waters of this state unless: (1) The motorboat is numbered: (A) In accordance with this subchapter; (B) In accordance with applicable federal law; or (C) In accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state; (2) The certificate of number awarded to the motorboat is in full force and effect; and (3) The identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the motorboat. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-223.

Every motorboat on the waters of this state shall be numbered. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat on the waters of this state unless:

(1) The motorboat is numbered: (A) In accordance with this subchapter; (B) In accordance with applicable federal law; or (C) In accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state;

(A) In accordance with this subchapter;

(B) In accordance with applicable federal law; or

(C) In accordance with a federally approved numbering system of another state;

(2) The certificate of number awarded to the motorboat is in full force and effect; and

(3) The identifying number set forth in the certificate of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the motorboat.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-223.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-116-205
Display of licenses
Status: in_force

The certificate of the license required for the person operating aircraft and the certificate of the license required for aircraft and other licenses or certificates that may be issued by the Division of Aeronautics shall be kept in such places and exhibited to such persons at such time and under such rules and circumstances as shall be required by the rules of the division. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3200, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-106.

The certificate of the license required for the person operating aircraft and the certificate of the license required for aircraft and other licenses or certificates that may be issued by the Division of Aeronautics shall be kept in such places and exhibited to such persons at such time and under such rules and circumstances as shall be required by the rules of the division.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3200, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-106.