Ark. Code Ann. § 27-1-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-1-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Highway and Transportation Act of 1977". Acts 1977, No. 192, § 1, A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2801.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Highway and Transportation Act of 1977".

Acts 1977, No. 192, § 1, A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2801.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-305
Display of number
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owner shall procure and attach to each side of the bow of the motorboat numbers conforming to the certificate of number issued to the owner by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The numbers to be procured and attached shall be at least three inches (3") in height and of block character, and shall be attached to the forward half of each side of the vessel and clearly visible, pursuant to federal law, and attached in such a manner and position on the boat as may be prescribed by the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission in order that they may be clearly visible. (b) The numbers shall be maintained in legible condition. (c) No number other than the number awarded to a motorboat or granted reciprocity provided for in § 27-101-302(1) shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of the motorboat. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3181, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4824, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 46, § 1.

(a) (1) The owner shall procure and attach to each side of the bow of the motorboat numbers conforming to the certificate of number issued to the owner by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The numbers to be procured and attached shall be at least three inches (3") in height and of block character, and shall be attached to the forward half of each side of the vessel and clearly visible, pursuant to federal law, and attached in such a manner and position on the boat as may be prescribed by the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission in order that they may be clearly visible.

(1) The owner shall procure and attach to each side of the bow of the motorboat numbers conforming to the certificate of number issued to the owner by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(2) The numbers to be procured and attached shall be at least three inches (3") in height and of block character, and shall be attached to the forward half of each side of the vessel and clearly visible, pursuant to federal law, and attached in such a manner and position on the boat as may be prescribed by the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission in order that they may be clearly visible.

(b) The numbers shall be maintained in legible condition.

(c) No number other than the number awarded to a motorboat or granted reciprocity provided for in § 27-101-302(1) shall be painted, attached, or otherwise displayed on either side of the bow of the motorboat.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3181, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4824, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1987 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 46, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1220 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1220
Authority to issue citations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An investigator employed by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board and the Director of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board may issue citations to a towing company, owner-operator, or tow vehicle driver for certain violations found in this subchapter. (2) Citations may be issued for the following offenses: (A) Operating a tow vehicle without a proper permit or license; (B) Operating a tow vehicle that has not been permitted or licensed as a tow vehicle by the State of Arkansas; (C) Operating a tow vehicle that is out of compliance with the safety and operating rules prescribed by the board; (D) Not responding within a prescribed timeframe to a request for information related to a consumer complaint; (E) Failure to properly post any required notifications in a conspicuous place as required by the board; or (F) Failure to meet the basic criteria for an adequate place of business. (b) (1) The fines accessed for a violation of this section shall be set by the board. (2) Each fine for an individual violation should reflect the severity of the penalty and may be increased for multiple offenses or repeated violations of the same offense. (3) Each fine for an individual violation set by the board shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200). Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3155, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 1224,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) An investigator employed by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board and the Director of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board may issue citations to a towing company, owner-operator, or tow vehicle driver for certain violations found in this subchapter. (2) Citations may be issued for the following offenses: (A) Operating a tow vehicle without a proper permit or license; (B) Operating a tow vehicle that has not been permitted or licensed as a tow vehicle by the State of Arkansas; (C) Operating a tow vehicle that is out of compliance with the safety and operating rules prescribed by the board; (D) Not responding within a prescribed timeframe to a request for information related to a consumer complaint; (E) Failure to properly post any required notifications in a conspicuous place as required by the board; or (F) Failure to meet the basic criteria for an adequate place of business.

(1) An investigator employed by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board and the Director of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board may issue citations to a towing company, owner-operator, or tow vehicle driver for certain violations found in this subchapter.

(2) Citations may be issued for the following offenses: (A) Operating a tow vehicle without a proper permit or license; (B) Operating a tow vehicle that has not been permitted or licensed as a tow vehicle by the State of Arkansas; (C) Operating a tow vehicle that is out of compliance with the safety and operating rules prescribed by the board; (D) Not responding within a prescribed timeframe to a request for information related to a consumer complaint; (E) Failure to properly post any required notifications in a conspicuous place as required by the board; or (F) Failure to meet the basic criteria for an adequate place of business.

(A) Operating a tow vehicle without a proper permit or license;

(B) Operating a tow vehicle that has not been permitted or licensed as a tow vehicle by the State of Arkansas;

(C) Operating a tow vehicle that is out of compliance with the safety and operating rules prescribed by the board;

(D) Not responding within a prescribed timeframe to a request for information related to a consumer complaint;

(E) Failure to properly post any required notifications in a conspicuous place as required by the board; or

(F) Failure to meet the basic criteria for an adequate place of business.

(b) (1) The fines accessed for a violation of this section shall be set by the board. (2) Each fine for an individual violation should reflect the severity of the penalty and may be increased for multiple offenses or repeated violations of the same offense. (3) Each fine for an individual violation set by the board shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200).

(1) The fines accessed for a violation of this section shall be set by the board.

(2) Each fine for an individual violation should reflect the severity of the penalty and may be increased for multiple offenses or repeated violations of the same offense.

(3) Each fine for an individual violation set by the board shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3155, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1224,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-14-2301
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Dealer" means any person or business who sells or offers for sale a motor vehicle after selling or offering for sale five (5) or more motor vehicles in the previous twelve (12) months or who is a new or used motor vehicle dealer licensed by or with the State of Arkansas. (B) Persons or businesses that operate as salvage vehicle pools or salvage vehicle auctions are not dealers under this subchapter when selling vehicle parts to a dealer; (2) "Motor vehicle" means every self-propelled vehicle except motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and trucks with an unladen weight of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported upon a street or highway; (3) (A) "Occurrence" means the event that caused the motor vehicle to become damaged. (B) "Occurrence" includes without limitation collision, theft, vandalism, storm, or flood; (4) "Office of Motor Vehicle" or "office" means the Office of Motor Vehicle of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; (5) "Owner" means an individual, insurance company, or other entity with legal title to the motor vehicle; (6) "Salvage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is: (A) Water-damaged; or (B) Sustains any other damage in an amount equal to or exceeding seventy percent (70%) of its average retail value as determined under criteria established by rule of the Office of Motor Vehicle; and (7) "Water-damaged" means a motor vehicle that has been submerged or partially submerged in water to the point that rising water has: (A) Reached over the doorsill of the motor vehicle; (B) Entered the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle; and (C) Caused damage to the motor vehicle's powertrain, primary computer, or electrical systems. Amended by Act 2019, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 614, § 1; 2007, No. 410, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Dealer" means any person or business who sells or offers for sale a motor vehicle after selling or offering for sale five (5) or more motor vehicles in the previous twelve (12) months or who is a new or used motor vehicle dealer licensed by or with the State of Arkansas. (B) Persons or businesses that operate as salvage vehicle pools or salvage vehicle auctions are not dealers under this subchapter when selling vehicle parts to a dealer;

(A) "Dealer" means any person or business who sells or offers for sale a motor vehicle after selling or offering for sale five (5) or more motor vehicles in the previous twelve (12) months or who is a new or used motor vehicle dealer licensed by or with the State of Arkansas.

(B) Persons or businesses that operate as salvage vehicle pools or salvage vehicle auctions are not dealers under this subchapter when selling vehicle parts to a dealer;

(2) "Motor vehicle" means every self-propelled vehicle except motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and trucks with an unladen weight of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported upon a street or highway;

(3) (A) "Occurrence" means the event that caused the motor vehicle to become damaged. (B) "Occurrence" includes without limitation collision, theft, vandalism, storm, or flood;

(A) "Occurrence" means the event that caused the motor vehicle to become damaged.

(B) "Occurrence" includes without limitation collision, theft, vandalism, storm, or flood;

(4) "Office of Motor Vehicle" or "office" means the Office of Motor Vehicle of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration;

(5) "Owner" means an individual, insurance company, or other entity with legal title to the motor vehicle;

(6) "Salvage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is: (A) Water-damaged; or (B) Sustains any other damage in an amount equal to or exceeding seventy percent (70%) of its average retail value as determined under criteria established by rule of the Office of Motor Vehicle; and

(A) Water-damaged; or

(B) Sustains any other damage in an amount equal to or exceeding seventy percent (70%) of its average retail value as determined under criteria established by rule of the Office of Motor Vehicle; and

(7) "Water-damaged" means a motor vehicle that has been submerged or partially submerged in water to the point that rising water has: (A) Reached over the doorsill of the motor vehicle; (B) Entered the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle; and (C) Caused damage to the motor vehicle's powertrain, primary computer, or electrical systems.

(A) Reached over the doorsill of the motor vehicle;

(B) Entered the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle; and

(C) Caused damage to the motor vehicle's powertrain, primary computer, or electrical systems.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 497,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1993, No. 614, § 1; 2007, No. 410, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-16-602
Driver's license required
Status: in_force

(a) No person, except those expressly exempted, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver's license under the provisions of this chapter. (b) (1) No person shall receive a driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services all valid driver's licenses in his or her possession issued to him or her by any other jurisdiction. (2) All surrendered licenses shall be returned by the Office of Driver Services to the issuing department together with information that the licensee is now licensed in the new jurisdiction. (3) No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver's license at any time. (c) (1) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle as a commercial driver unless he or she holds a valid commercial driver's license. (2) No person shall receive a commercial driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services any noncommercial driver's license issued to him or her or an affidavit that he or she does not possess a noncommercial driver's license. (3) Any person holding a valid commercial driver's license under this chapter need not procure a noncommercial driver's license. (d) Any person licensed under this chapter may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal, or local board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 6831; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-307; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 11.

(a) No person, except those expressly exempted, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person has a valid driver's license under the provisions of this chapter.

(b) (1) No person shall receive a driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services all valid driver's licenses in his or her possession issued to him or her by any other jurisdiction. (2) All surrendered licenses shall be returned by the Office of Driver Services to the issuing department together with information that the licensee is now licensed in the new jurisdiction. (3) No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver's license at any time.

(1) No person shall receive a driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services all valid driver's licenses in his or her possession issued to him or her by any other jurisdiction.

(2) All surrendered licenses shall be returned by the Office of Driver Services to the issuing department together with information that the licensee is now licensed in the new jurisdiction.

(3) No person shall be permitted to have more than one (1) valid driver's license at any time.

(c) (1) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle as a commercial driver unless he or she holds a valid commercial driver's license. (2) No person shall receive a commercial driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services any noncommercial driver's license issued to him or her or an affidavit that he or she does not possess a noncommercial driver's license. (3) Any person holding a valid commercial driver's license under this chapter need not procure a noncommercial driver's license.

(1) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle as a commercial driver unless he or she holds a valid commercial driver's license.

(2) No person shall receive a commercial driver's license unless and until he or she surrenders to the Office of Driver Services any noncommercial driver's license issued to him or her or an affidavit that he or she does not possess a noncommercial driver's license.

(3) Any person holding a valid commercial driver's license under this chapter need not procure a noncommercial driver's license.

(d) Any person licensed under this chapter may exercise the privilege granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required to obtain any other license to exercise the privilege by any county, municipal, or local board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 7; Pope's Dig., § 6831; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-307; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-210
Retired members of armed forces
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired members of the armed forces that existed before the July 31, 2009. (b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "U.S. Armed Forces Retired". (c) A retired member of the armed forces may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) . (d) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, a retired member of the armed forces shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a retired member of the armed forces. (e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law. (f) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall redesign and simplify the special license plates issued under this section to bring them into conformity with § 27-24-209 . Acts 2009, No. 632, § 3; 2011, No. 632, § 1.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired members of the armed forces that existed before the July 31, 2009.

(b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "U.S. Armed Forces Retired".

(1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section.

(2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "U.S. Armed Forces Retired".

(c) A retired member of the armed forces may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) .

(d) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, a retired member of the armed forces shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a retired member of the armed forces.

(e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law.

(f) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall redesign and simplify the special license plates issued under this section to bring them into conformity with § 27-24-209 .

Acts 2009, No. 632, § 3; 2011, No. 632, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1221 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1221
Owner preference complaint
Status: in_force

A complaint concerning a violation of this subchapter in conjunction with owner preference and consent towing or nonconsent towing may be filed with the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board as authorized under § 27-50-1203 by: (1) A vehicle owner; (2) A lienholder; (3) An insurance provider; or (4) A law enforcement officer. Added by Act 2017, No. 953,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

A complaint concerning a violation of this subchapter in conjunction with owner preference and consent towing or nonconsent towing may be filed with the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board as authorized under § 27-50-1203 by:

(1) A vehicle owner;

(2) A lienholder;

(3) An insurance provider; or

(4) A law enforcement officer.

Added by Act 2017, No. 953,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-801-d-1 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-801-d-1
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2024) Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) Chapter 16 - DRIVER'S LICENSES GENERALLY (§§ 27-16-101 — 27-16-1309) Subchapter 8 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND PERMITS (§§ 27-16-801 — 27-16-817) Section 27-16-801 - [Effective 2/1/2025] Licenses generally - Validity periods - Contents - Fees - Disposition of moneys - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) In a manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, the Office of Driver Services shall issue: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a Class D license or a Class M license to each qualified applicant eighteen (18) or more years of age, for a period of eight (8) years, upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00); (ii) An intermediate Class D license or an intermediate Class M license to each applicant between sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); (iii) A learner's Class D license to each applicant between fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); and (iv) A Class MD license to each qualified applicant, for a period of not more than two (2) years, upon payment of two dollars ($2.00). (B) A Class D license or a Class M license shall be issued for a period to be elected by the applicant of either four (4) years upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00) or eight (8) years upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00) to a qualified applicant who: (i) Is seventy (70) or more years of age; and (ii) Has an expired Class D license or Class M license. (2) (A) Each applicant for a Class D license, Class M license, or Class MD license under § 27-16-704 , § 27-16-807 , or § 27-20-108 shall pay an examination fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each written examination taken. (B) The examination fee shall be remitted in a manner prescribed by the secretary. (3) Each license shall include: (A) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (B) (i) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the name, residence address, date of birth, and a brief description of the licensee. (ii) The following exceptions to providing a residence address and instead providing a post office box address shall be allowed at the option of the licensee: (a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or (b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 . (iii) If the licensee is an elected prosecuting attorney, a duly appointed deputy prosecuting attorney, or a public defender, he or she may use a post office box address or his or her office address instead of his or her residence address; and (C) A space upon which the licensee may affix his or her signature. (4) The licensee shall affix his or her signature in ink in the space provided, and no license shall be valid until it shall have been so signed by the licensee. (5) At the time of initial issuance or at the time of renewal of a license, the distinguishing number assigned to the licensee for his or her license shall be a nine-digit number assigned to the specific licensee by the secretary. (6) [Repealed by 2023 legislation] (b) (1) (A) All licenses, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall include a color photograph of the licensee, and the photograph shall be made a part of the license at the time of application. (B) (i) If the licensee is under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance. (ii) If the licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license was issued. (2) (A) A license is valid without a photograph of the licensee when the secretary is advised that the requirement of the photograph is either objectionable on the grounds of the licensee's sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual from having his or her photograph taken or the licensee is unavailable to have the photograph made. (B) A license shall be issued without a photograph based on a licensee's sincerely held religious belief as authorized under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section if the: (i) Licensee is fifteen (15) years of age or older; and (ii) Licensee or his or her parent or guardian provides a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or signs an affidavit attesting to his or her sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual having his or her photograph taken. (C) (i) A license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section is not valid for: (a) Federal identification purposes; or (b) Voter identification purposes. (ii) The license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section shall clearly display on its face the phrase "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes". (3) (A) If a licensee has an illness that causes hair loss or is undergoing treatment for an illness that causes hair loss, the Office of Driver Services shall give the licensee the option to use the photograph from the most recent driver's license on file with the Office of Driver Services instead of having a new photograph taken if the licensee establishes that his or her hair loss is related to that illness or treatment. (B) To establish the relationship between the licensee's illness or treatment and the resulting hair loss, the licensee shall provide a statement from his or her treating physician. (C) This option can only be provided for one (1) renewal of the license to prevent obsolete photographs from being used. (c) (1) In addition to the license fee prescribed by subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall collect a penalty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount thereof from each driver, otherwise qualified, who shall operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this state without a valid license. (2) The penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty that may be prescribed by law. (d) All license fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be cash funds restricted in their use and shall be deposited into a bank selected by the Division of Arkansas State Police to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Financing Fund. (e) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall not charge an additional fee for the color photograph provided for in subsection (b) of this section for those applicants making a renewal application for the first time. (2) In addition to the regular license fee, a fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be charged for all subsequent renewals. (3) All persons applying for an Arkansas license for the first time and all persons who are required to take the driver's written examination as provided for in this chapter shall be charged the additional fee of one dollar ($1.00). (4) (A) A person required to have his or her eyesight tested before initial licensing or upon subsequent license renewal as provided for in this chapter shall be charged an additional fee for a license validity period of either: (i) Four (4) years, in the amount of one dollar ($1.00); or (ii) Eight (8) years, in the amount of two dollars ($2.00). (B) An eyesight test for an applicant's subsequent license renewal shall be required every: (i) Eight (8) years if an applicant elects a license validity period of four (4) years; or (ii) Sixteen (16) years if a person elects a license validity period of eight (8) years. (5) Each learner's license and intermediate driver's license issued shall be distinctive from the regular driver's license issued to a person eighteen (18) years of age or older. (f) Moneys collected from the penalty fee provided in subsection (c) of this section and the fees provided in subsection (e) 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 driver license program which shall be payable therefrom. (g) (1) In addition to the license fees imposed in subsections (a) and (e) of this section, a fee shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a Class D, Class M, or Class MD license for a period of either: (A) Four (4) years, in the amount of six dollars ($6.00); or (B) Eight (8) years, in the amount of twelve dollars ($12.00). (2) The fees collected under this subsection shall be remitted to the State Treasury, there to be deposited as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund, to be used for the payment of health insurance premiums for uniformed employees of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (h) (1) As used in this subsection: (A) "Custody" means: (i) Being an inmate of the Division of Correction and housed in a facility operated by the Division of Correction; or (ii) Being an inmate of the Division of Community Correction and housed in a detention facility; and (B) "Eligible person" means a person who: (i) Is within one hundred eighty (180) days of release from custody; or (ii) Has been released from custody within the previous six (6) months. (2) (A) The Office of Driver Services shall issue an identification card to an eligible person who has previously been issued an: (i) Arkansas identification card; or (ii) Arkansas driver's license and the driving privileges of the eligible person are suspended or revoked. (B) The Office of Driver Services shall issue a driver's license to an eligible person who has previously been issued an Arkansas driver's license if the driving privileges of the eligible person are: (i) Not suspended or revoked; or (ii) Suspended or revoked solely as a result of an outstanding driver's license reinstatement fee imposed under the laws of this state. (3) The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction shall identify eligible persons to apply for a replacement or renewal driver's license or identification card. (4) Any fees for a replacement identification card under § 27-16-805 shall be waived for an eligible person. (5) If the Office of Driver Services issues a driver's license to an eligible person under subdivision (h)(2)(B)(ii) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall waive the reinstatement fee. (i) The Office of Driver Services shall not charge a fee for the issuance of a driver's license under subsection (a) of this section or any other costs incidental to licensure under this section for an eligible applicant in foster care or a certified unaccompanied homeless youth under § 9-25-106 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 3, eff. 2/1/2025. Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 2, eff. 2/1/2025. Amended by Act 2023, No. 506,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2021, No. 257,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2021, No. 257,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1031,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 69,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4657, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4656, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4655, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4654, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4653, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4652, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4651, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 1, eff. 11/13/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 3, eff. 11/13/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 2, eff. 11/13/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 976,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 557,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 557,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 29, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 27, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 46, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1289,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 397,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 856,§ 9, eff. 3/31/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 856,§ 8, eff. 3/31/2015. Acts 1937, No. 280, §§ 18, 21; Pope's Dig., § 6842; Acts 1939, No. 72, § 1; 1941, No. 370, § 1; 1947, No. 393, § 1; 1957, No. 24, § 1; 1965, No. 493, § 1; 1967, No. 338, § 1; 1969, No. 276, § 1; 1977, No. 311, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-320, 75-325; Acts 1987, No. 274, § 2; 1989, No. 8, § 2; 1989, No. 193, § 3; 1989, No. 241, § 25; 1991, No. 782, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 445, §§ 18, 19; 1993, No. 1168, § 1; 1997, No. 495, § 1; 1999, No. 1004, § 1; 2001, No. 1500, § 1; 2001, No. 1694, § 5; 2003, No. 836, § 2; 2005, No. 1233, § 2; 2007, No. 839, § 9; 2009, No. 483, § 2; 2009, No. 1486, § 1. This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.

(a) (1) (A) In a manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, the Office of Driver Services shall issue: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a Class D license or a Class M license to each qualified applicant eighteen (18) or more years of age, for a period of eight (8) years, upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00); (ii) An intermediate Class D license or an intermediate Class M license to each applicant between sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); (iii) A learner's Class D license to each applicant between fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); and (iv) A Class MD license to each qualified applicant, for a period of not more than two (2) years, upon payment of two dollars ($2.00). (B) A Class D license or a Class M license shall be issued for a period to be elected by the applicant of either four (4) years upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00) or eight (8) years upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00) to a qualified applicant who: (i) Is seventy (70) or more years of age; and (ii) Has an expired Class D license or Class M license. (2) (A) Each applicant for a Class D license, Class M license, or Class MD license under § 27-16-704 , § 27-16-807 , or § 27-20-108 shall pay an examination fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each written examination taken. (B) The examination fee shall be remitted in a manner prescribed by the secretary. (3) Each license shall include: (A) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (B) (i) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the name, residence address, date of birth, and a brief description of the licensee. (ii) The following exceptions to providing a residence address and instead providing a post office box address shall be allowed at the option of the licensee: (a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or (b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 . (iii) If the licensee is an elected prosecuting attorney, a duly appointed deputy prosecuting attorney, or a public defender, he or she may use a post office box address or his or her office address instead of his or her residence address; and (C) A space upon which the licensee may affix his or her signature. (4) The licensee shall affix his or her signature in ink in the space provided, and no license shall be valid until it shall have been so signed by the licensee. (5) At the time of initial issuance or at the time of renewal of a license, the distinguishing number assigned to the licensee for his or her license shall be a nine-digit number assigned to the specific licensee by the secretary. (6) [Repealed by 2023 legislation]

(1) (A) In a manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, the Office of Driver Services shall issue: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a Class D license or a Class M license to each qualified applicant eighteen (18) or more years of age, for a period of eight (8) years, upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00); (ii) An intermediate Class D license or an intermediate Class M license to each applicant between sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); (iii) A learner's Class D license to each applicant between fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); and (iv) A Class MD license to each qualified applicant, for a period of not more than two (2) years, upon payment of two dollars ($2.00). (B) A Class D license or a Class M license shall be issued for a period to be elected by the applicant of either four (4) years upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00) or eight (8) years upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00) to a qualified applicant who: (i) Is seventy (70) or more years of age; and (ii) Has an expired Class D license or Class M license.

(A) In a manner prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, the Office of Driver Services shall issue: (i) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a Class D license or a Class M license to each qualified applicant eighteen (18) or more years of age, for a period of eight (8) years, upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00); (ii) An intermediate Class D license or an intermediate Class M license to each applicant between sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); (iii) A learner's Class D license to each applicant between fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); and (iv) A Class MD license to each qualified applicant, for a period of not more than two (2) years, upon payment of two dollars ($2.00).

(i) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1)(B) of this section, a Class D license or a Class M license to each qualified applicant eighteen (18) or more years of age, for a period of eight (8) years, upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00);

(ii) An intermediate Class D license or an intermediate Class M license to each applicant between sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00);

(iii) A learner's Class D license to each applicant between fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years of age, for a period of up to two (2) years, upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00); and

(iv) A Class MD license to each qualified applicant, for a period of not more than two (2) years, upon payment of two dollars ($2.00).

(B) A Class D license or a Class M license shall be issued for a period to be elected by the applicant of either four (4) years upon payment of twelve dollars ($12.00) or eight (8) years upon payment of twenty-four dollars ($24.00) to a qualified applicant who: (i) Is seventy (70) or more years of age; and (ii) Has an expired Class D license or Class M license.

(i) Is seventy (70) or more years of age; and

(ii) Has an expired Class D license or Class M license.

(2) (A) Each applicant for a Class D license, Class M license, or Class MD license under § 27-16-704 , § 27-16-807 , or § 27-20-108 shall pay an examination fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each written examination taken. (B) The examination fee shall be remitted in a manner prescribed by the secretary.

(A) Each applicant for a Class D license, Class M license, or Class MD license under § 27-16-704 , § 27-16-807 , or § 27-20-108 shall pay an examination fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each written examination taken.

(B) The examination fee shall be remitted in a manner prescribed by the secretary.

(3) Each license shall include: (A) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (B) (i) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the name, residence address, date of birth, and a brief description of the licensee. (ii) The following exceptions to providing a residence address and instead providing a post office box address shall be allowed at the option of the licensee: (a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or (b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 . (iii) If the licensee is an elected prosecuting attorney, a duly appointed deputy prosecuting attorney, or a public defender, he or she may use a post office box address or his or her office address instead of his or her residence address; and (C) A space upon which the licensee may affix his or her signature.

(A) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee;

(B) (i) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the name, residence address, date of birth, and a brief description of the licensee. (ii) The following exceptions to providing a residence address and instead providing a post office box address shall be allowed at the option of the licensee: (a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or (b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 . (iii) If the licensee is an elected prosecuting attorney, a duly appointed deputy prosecuting attorney, or a public defender, he or she may use a post office box address or his or her office address instead of his or her residence address; and

(i) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(ii) and (iii) of this section, the name, residence address, date of birth, and a brief description of the licensee.

(ii) The following exceptions to providing a residence address and instead providing a post office box address shall be allowed at the option of the licensee: (a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or (b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 .

(a) If the licensee is a law enforcement officer; or

(b) If the licensee is a victim of domestic violence or the dependent of a victim of domestic violence as provided under § 27-16-811 .

(iii) If the licensee is an elected prosecuting attorney, a duly appointed deputy prosecuting attorney, or a public defender, he or she may use a post office box address or his or her office address instead of his or her residence address; and

(C) A space upon which the licensee may affix his or her signature.

(4) The licensee shall affix his or her signature in ink in the space provided, and no license shall be valid until it shall have been so signed by the licensee.

(5) At the time of initial issuance or at the time of renewal of a license, the distinguishing number assigned to the licensee for his or her license shall be a nine-digit number assigned to the specific licensee by the secretary.

(6) [Repealed by 2023 legislation]

(b) (1) (A) All licenses, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall include a color photograph of the licensee, and the photograph shall be made a part of the license at the time of application. (B) (i) If the licensee is under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance. (ii) If the licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license was issued. (2) (A) A license is valid without a photograph of the licensee when the secretary is advised that the requirement of the photograph is either objectionable on the grounds of the licensee's sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual from having his or her photograph taken or the licensee is unavailable to have the photograph made. (B) A license shall be issued without a photograph based on a licensee's sincerely held religious belief as authorized under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section if the: (i) Licensee is fifteen (15) years of age or older; and (ii) Licensee or his or her parent or guardian provides a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or signs an affidavit attesting to his or her sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual having his or her photograph taken. (C) (i) A license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section is not valid for: (a) Federal identification purposes; or (b) Voter identification purposes. (ii) The license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section shall clearly display on its face the phrase "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes". (3) (A) If a licensee has an illness that causes hair loss or is undergoing treatment for an illness that causes hair loss, the Office of Driver Services shall give the licensee the option to use the photograph from the most recent driver's license on file with the Office of Driver Services instead of having a new photograph taken if the licensee establishes that his or her hair loss is related to that illness or treatment. (B) To establish the relationship between the licensee's illness or treatment and the resulting hair loss, the licensee shall provide a statement from his or her treating physician. (C) This option can only be provided for one (1) renewal of the license to prevent obsolete photographs from being used.

(1) (A) All licenses, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall include a color photograph of the licensee, and the photograph shall be made a part of the license at the time of application. (B) (i) If the licensee is under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance. (ii) If the licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license was issued.

(A) All licenses, as described in subsection (a) of this section, shall include a color photograph of the licensee, and the photograph shall be made a part of the license at the time of application.

(B) (i) If the licensee is under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance. (ii) If the licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license was issued.

(i) If the licensee is under eighteen (18) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of issuance.

(ii) If the licensee is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license is issued, the license shall state that the licensee was under twenty-one (21) years of age at the time the license was issued.

(2) (A) A license is valid without a photograph of the licensee when the secretary is advised that the requirement of the photograph is either objectionable on the grounds of the licensee's sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual from having his or her photograph taken or the licensee is unavailable to have the photograph made. (B) A license shall be issued without a photograph based on a licensee's sincerely held religious belief as authorized under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section if the: (i) Licensee is fifteen (15) years of age or older; and (ii) Licensee or his or her parent or guardian provides a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or signs an affidavit attesting to his or her sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual having his or her photograph taken. (C) (i) A license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section is not valid for: (a) Federal identification purposes; or (b) Voter identification purposes. (ii) The license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section shall clearly display on its face the phrase "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes".

(A) A license is valid without a photograph of the licensee when the secretary is advised that the requirement of the photograph is either objectionable on the grounds of the licensee's sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual from having his or her photograph taken or the licensee is unavailable to have the photograph made.

(B) A license shall be issued without a photograph based on a licensee's sincerely held religious belief as authorized under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section if the: (i) Licensee is fifteen (15) years of age or older; and (ii) Licensee or his or her parent or guardian provides a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or signs an affidavit attesting to his or her sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual having his or her photograph taken.

(i) Licensee is fifteen (15) years of age or older; and

(ii) Licensee or his or her parent or guardian provides a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or signs an affidavit attesting to his or her sincerely held religious belief that prohibits an individual having his or her photograph taken.

(C) (i) A license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section is not valid for: (a) Federal identification purposes; or (b) Voter identification purposes. (ii) The license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section shall clearly display on its face the phrase "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes".

(i) A license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section is not valid for: (a) Federal identification purposes; or (b) Voter identification purposes.

(a) Federal identification purposes; or

(b) Voter identification purposes.

(ii) The license issued under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section shall clearly display on its face the phrase "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes".

(3) (A) If a licensee has an illness that causes hair loss or is undergoing treatment for an illness that causes hair loss, the Office of Driver Services shall give the licensee the option to use the photograph from the most recent driver's license on file with the Office of Driver Services instead of having a new photograph taken if the licensee establishes that his or her hair loss is related to that illness or treatment. (B) To establish the relationship between the licensee's illness or treatment and the resulting hair loss, the licensee shall provide a statement from his or her treating physician. (C) This option can only be provided for one (1) renewal of the license to prevent obsolete photographs from being used.

(A) If a licensee has an illness that causes hair loss or is undergoing treatment for an illness that causes hair loss, the Office of Driver Services shall give the licensee the option to use the photograph from the most recent driver's license on file with the Office of Driver Services instead of having a new photograph taken if the licensee establishes that his or her hair loss is related to that illness or treatment.

(B) To establish the relationship between the licensee's illness or treatment and the resulting hair loss, the licensee shall provide a statement from his or her treating physician.

(C) This option can only be provided for one (1) renewal of the license to prevent obsolete photographs from being used.

(c) (1) In addition to the license fee prescribed by subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall collect a penalty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount thereof from each driver, otherwise qualified, who shall operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this state without a valid license. (2) The penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty that may be prescribed by law.

(1) In addition to the license fee prescribed by subsection (a) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall collect a penalty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount thereof from each driver, otherwise qualified, who shall operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this state without a valid license.

(2) The penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty that may be prescribed by law.

(d) All license fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be cash funds restricted in their use and shall be deposited into a bank selected by the Division of Arkansas State Police to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Financing Fund.

(e) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall not charge an additional fee for the color photograph provided for in subsection (b) of this section for those applicants making a renewal application for the first time. (2) In addition to the regular license fee, a fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be charged for all subsequent renewals. (3) All persons applying for an Arkansas license for the first time and all persons who are required to take the driver's written examination as provided for in this chapter shall be charged the additional fee of one dollar ($1.00). (4) (A) A person required to have his or her eyesight tested before initial licensing or upon subsequent license renewal as provided for in this chapter shall be charged an additional fee for a license validity period of either: (i) Four (4) years, in the amount of one dollar ($1.00); or (ii) Eight (8) years, in the amount of two dollars ($2.00). (B) An eyesight test for an applicant's subsequent license renewal shall be required every: (i) Eight (8) years if an applicant elects a license validity period of four (4) years; or (ii) Sixteen (16) years if a person elects a license validity period of eight (8) years. (5) Each learner's license and intermediate driver's license issued shall be distinctive from the regular driver's license issued to a person eighteen (18) years of age or older.

(1) The Office of Driver Services shall not charge an additional fee for the color photograph provided for in subsection (b) of this section for those applicants making a renewal application for the first time.

(2) In addition to the regular license fee, a fee of two dollars ($2.00) shall be charged for all subsequent renewals.

(3) All persons applying for an Arkansas license for the first time and all persons who are required to take the driver's written examination as provided for in this chapter shall be charged the additional fee of one dollar ($1.00).

(4) (A) A person required to have his or her eyesight tested before initial licensing or upon subsequent license renewal as provided for in this chapter shall be charged an additional fee for a license validity period of either: (i) Four (4) years, in the amount of one dollar ($1.00); or (ii) Eight (8) years, in the amount of two dollars ($2.00). (B) An eyesight test for an applicant's subsequent license renewal shall be required every: (i) Eight (8) years if an applicant elects a license validity period of four (4) years; or (ii) Sixteen (16) years if a person elects a license validity period of eight (8) years.

(A) A person required to have his or her eyesight tested before initial licensing or upon subsequent license renewal as provided for in this chapter shall be charged an additional fee for a license validity period of either: (i) Four (4) years, in the amount of one dollar ($1.00); or (ii) Eight (8) years, in the amount of two dollars ($2.00).

(i) Four (4) years, in the amount of one dollar ($1.00); or

(ii) Eight (8) years, in the amount of two dollars ($2.00).

(B) An eyesight test for an applicant's subsequent license renewal shall be required every: (i) Eight (8) years if an applicant elects a license validity period of four (4) years; or (ii) Sixteen (16) years if a person elects a license validity period of eight (8) years.

(i) Eight (8) years if an applicant elects a license validity period of four (4) years; or

(ii) Sixteen (16) years if a person elects a license validity period of eight (8) years.

(5) Each learner's license and intermediate driver's license issued shall be distinctive from the regular driver's license issued to a person eighteen (18) years of age or older.

(f) Moneys collected from the penalty fee provided in subsection (c) of this section and the fees provided in subsection (e) 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 driver license program which shall be payable therefrom.

(g) (1) In addition to the license fees imposed in subsections (a) and (e) of this section, a fee shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a Class D, Class M, or Class MD license for a period of either: (A) Four (4) years, in the amount of six dollars ($6.00); or (B) Eight (8) years, in the amount of twelve dollars ($12.00). (2) The fees collected under this subsection shall be remitted to the State Treasury, there to be deposited as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund, to be used for the payment of health insurance premiums for uniformed employees of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(1) In addition to the license fees imposed in subsections (a) and (e) of this section, a fee shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a Class D, Class M, or Class MD license for a period of either: (A) Four (4) years, in the amount of six dollars ($6.00); or (B) Eight (8) years, in the amount of twelve dollars ($12.00).

(A) Four (4) years, in the amount of six dollars ($6.00); or

(B) Eight (8) years, in the amount of twelve dollars ($12.00).

(2) The fees collected under this subsection shall be remitted to the State Treasury, there to be deposited as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund, to be used for the payment of health insurance premiums for uniformed employees of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(h) (1) As used in this subsection: (A) "Custody" means: (i) Being an inmate of the Division of Correction and housed in a facility operated by the Division of Correction; or (ii) Being an inmate of the Division of Community Correction and housed in a detention facility; and (B) "Eligible person" means a person who: (i) Is within one hundred eighty (180) days of release from custody; or (ii) Has been released from custody within the previous six (6) months. (2) (A) The Office of Driver Services shall issue an identification card to an eligible person who has previously been issued an: (i) Arkansas identification card; or (ii) Arkansas driver's license and the driving privileges of the eligible person are suspended or revoked. (B) The Office of Driver Services shall issue a driver's license to an eligible person who has previously been issued an Arkansas driver's license if the driving privileges of the eligible person are: (i) Not suspended or revoked; or (ii) Suspended or revoked solely as a result of an outstanding driver's license reinstatement fee imposed under the laws of this state. (3) The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction shall identify eligible persons to apply for a replacement or renewal driver's license or identification card. (4) Any fees for a replacement identification card under § 27-16-805 shall be waived for an eligible person. (5) If the Office of Driver Services issues a driver's license to an eligible person under subdivision (h)(2)(B)(ii) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall waive the reinstatement fee.

(1) As used in this subsection: (A) "Custody" means: (i) Being an inmate of the Division of Correction and housed in a facility operated by the Division of Correction; or (ii) Being an inmate of the Division of Community Correction and housed in a detention facility; and (B) "Eligible person" means a person who: (i) Is within one hundred eighty (180) days of release from custody; or (ii) Has been released from custody within the previous six (6) months.

(A) "Custody" means: (i) Being an inmate of the Division of Correction and housed in a facility operated by the Division of Correction; or (ii) Being an inmate of the Division of Community Correction and housed in a detention facility; and

(i) Being an inmate of the Division of Correction and housed in a facility operated by the Division of Correction; or

(ii) Being an inmate of the Division of Community Correction and housed in a detention facility; and

(B) "Eligible person" means a person who: (i) Is within one hundred eighty (180) days of release from custody; or (ii) Has been released from custody within the previous six (6) months.

(i) Is within one hundred eighty (180) days of release from custody; or

(ii) Has been released from custody within the previous six (6) months.

(2) (A) The Office of Driver Services shall issue an identification card to an eligible person who has previously been issued an: (i) Arkansas identification card; or (ii) Arkansas driver's license and the driving privileges of the eligible person are suspended or revoked. (B) The Office of Driver Services shall issue a driver's license to an eligible person who has previously been issued an Arkansas driver's license if the driving privileges of the eligible person are: (i) Not suspended or revoked; or (ii) Suspended or revoked solely as a result of an outstanding driver's license reinstatement fee imposed under the laws of this state.

(A) The Office of Driver Services shall issue an identification card to an eligible person who has previously been issued an: (i) Arkansas identification card; or (ii) Arkansas driver's license and the driving privileges of the eligible person are suspended or revoked.

(i) Arkansas identification card; or

(ii) Arkansas driver's license and the driving privileges of the eligible person are suspended or revoked.

(B) The Office of Driver Services shall issue a driver's license to an eligible person who has previously been issued an Arkansas driver's license if the driving privileges of the eligible person are: (i) Not suspended or revoked; or (ii) Suspended or revoked solely as a result of an outstanding driver's license reinstatement fee imposed under the laws of this state.

(i) Not suspended or revoked; or

(ii) Suspended or revoked solely as a result of an outstanding driver's license reinstatement fee imposed under the laws of this state.

(3) The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction shall identify eligible persons to apply for a replacement or renewal driver's license or identification card.

(4) Any fees for a replacement identification card under § 27-16-805 shall be waived for an eligible person.

(5) If the Office of Driver Services issues a driver's license to an eligible person under subdivision (h)(2)(B)(ii) of this section, the Office of Driver Services shall waive the reinstatement fee.

(i) The Office of Driver Services shall not charge a fee for the issuance of a driver's license under subsection (a) of this section or any other costs incidental to licensure under this section for an eligible applicant in foster care or a certified unaccompanied homeless youth under § 9-25-106 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 3, eff. 2/1/2025.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 2, eff. 2/1/2025.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 506,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 257,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 257,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1031,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 69,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4657, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4656, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4655, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4654, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4653, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4652, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4651, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 1, eff. 11/13/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 3, eff. 11/13/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 460,§ 2, eff. 11/13/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 976,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 557,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 557,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 29, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 28, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 27, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 895,§ 46, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 343,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2016.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1289,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 397,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 856,§ 9, eff. 3/31/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 856,§ 8, eff. 3/31/2015.

Acts 1937, No. 280, §§ 18, 21; Pope's Dig., § 6842; Acts 1939, No. 72, § 1; 1941, No. 370, § 1; 1947, No. 393, § 1; 1957, No. 24, § 1; 1965, No. 493, § 1; 1967, No. 338, § 1; 1969, No. 276, § 1; 1977, No. 311, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-320, 75-325; Acts 1987, No. 274, § 2; 1989, No. 8, § 2; 1989, No. 193, § 3; 1989, No. 241, § 25; 1991, No. 782, §§ 1, 2; 1993, No. 445, §§ 18, 19; 1993, No. 1168, § 1; 1997, No. 495, § 1; 1999, No. 1004, § 1; 2001, No. 1500, § 1; 2001, No. 1694, § 5; 2003, No. 836, § 2; 2005, No. 1233, § 2; 2007, No. 839, § 9; 2009, No. 483, § 2; 2009, No. 1486, § 1.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-104
Members
Status: in_force

(a) All appointments to the State Highway Commission shall be made so as to assure that the commission shall be composed of: (1) One (1) member from each of the four (4) congressional districts as the districts exist at the time of a member's appointment; and (2) One (1) member from the state at large. (b) The members of the commission shall each receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem and their actual expenses while engaged in the work of the commission. Amended by Act 2019, No. 331,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 123, § 8; 1975, No. 693, § 14; 1979, No. 794, § 26; 1979, No. 932, § 1; 1981, No. 932, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.1a, 76-201.8.

(a) All appointments to the State Highway Commission shall be made so as to assure that the commission shall be composed of: (1) One (1) member from each of the four (4) congressional districts as the districts exist at the time of a member's appointment; and (2) One (1) member from the state at large.

(1) One (1) member from each of the four (4) congressional districts as the districts exist at the time of a member's appointment; and

(2) One (1) member from the state at large.

(b) The members of the commission shall each receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem and their actual expenses while engaged in the work of the commission.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 331,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 123, § 8; 1975, No. 693, § 14; 1979, No. 794, § 26; 1979, No. 932, § 1; 1981, No. 932, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.1a, 76-201.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Autocycle Act". Amended by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Autocycle Act".

Amended by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-209
Redesign and simplification of military service and veterans special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall redesign and simplify all military service and veterans special license plates issued under this subchapter that are in existence on September 1, 2009. (b) (1) In place of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, a decal for a veteran of each conflict authorized under this subchapter shall be created. (2) The design of the special license plate shall include a blank space that is sufficient for the branch decal under subsection (c) of this section or the medal decal under subsection (d) of this section. (c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design a branch decal based on the official emblem for each of the following: (A) The United States Army; (B) The United States Army Reserve; (C) The United States Navy; (D) The United States Navy Reserve; (E) The United States Marine Corps; (F) The United States Marine Corps Reserve; (G) The United States Air Force; (H) The United States Air Force Reserve; (I) The United States Coast Guard; (J) The United States Coast Guard Reserve; (K) The Army National Guard; and (L) The Air National Guard. (2) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the branch decal. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall comply with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1057 and 10 U.S.C. § 8921 . (3) The branch decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number. (4) The applicant shall establish that he or she served in the branch before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the branch decal. (5) If the applicant does not purchase a medal decal under subsection (d) of this section, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the branch decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant. (6) There is no additional charge for a branch decal under this subsection. (d) (1) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance medal decals for no more than five (5) medals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces by January 1, 2010. (B) Every two (2) years following July 31, 2009, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance no more than five (5) additional medal decals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces. (2) The medal decal is to be designed based on the official medal that it represents. (3) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the secretary and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the medal decal, which medal decals should be issued, and the timing of the issuance of the medal decals. (4) The medal decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number. (5) The applicant shall establish that he or she was awarded the medal before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the medal decal. (6) If an applicant purchases a medal decal under this subsection, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the medal decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant. (7) (A) A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged for the medal decal under this subsection to be deposited to the credit of the Military Funeral Honors Fund. (B) An additional handling and administrative fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be added to the cost of the medal decal under this subsection for administrative costs. (8) The medal decal under this subsection is optional, and if it is not purchased, the applicant will receive a branch decal as provided under subsection (c) of this section. (e) An applicant for a redesigned special license plate under this section shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. (f) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(7)(A) of this section, the fee for issuance and renewal of a redesigned special license plate under this section shall be as provided in § 27-24-206 . (g) Military service special license plates issued under this subchapter before July 31, 2009, shall be valid and are not required to be exchanged until requested by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (h) The Office of Motor Vehicle may use special license plates that were created and purchased under this subchapter before July 31, 2009. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6339, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6338, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 784, § 1.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall redesign and simplify all military service and veterans special license plates issued under this subchapter that are in existence on September 1, 2009.

(b) (1) In place of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, a decal for a veteran of each conflict authorized under this subchapter shall be created. (2) The design of the special license plate shall include a blank space that is sufficient for the branch decal under subsection (c) of this section or the medal decal under subsection (d) of this section.

(1) In place of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, a decal for a veteran of each conflict authorized under this subchapter shall be created.

(2) The design of the special license plate shall include a blank space that is sufficient for the branch decal under subsection (c) of this section or the medal decal under subsection (d) of this section.

(c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design a branch decal based on the official emblem for each of the following: (A) The United States Army; (B) The United States Army Reserve; (C) The United States Navy; (D) The United States Navy Reserve; (E) The United States Marine Corps; (F) The United States Marine Corps Reserve; (G) The United States Air Force; (H) The United States Air Force Reserve; (I) The United States Coast Guard; (J) The United States Coast Guard Reserve; (K) The Army National Guard; and (L) The Air National Guard. (2) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the branch decal. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall comply with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1057 and 10 U.S.C. § 8921 . (3) The branch decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number. (4) The applicant shall establish that he or she served in the branch before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the branch decal. (5) If the applicant does not purchase a medal decal under subsection (d) of this section, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the branch decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant. (6) There is no additional charge for a branch decal under this subsection.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design a branch decal based on the official emblem for each of the following: (A) The United States Army; (B) The United States Army Reserve; (C) The United States Navy; (D) The United States Navy Reserve; (E) The United States Marine Corps; (F) The United States Marine Corps Reserve; (G) The United States Air Force; (H) The United States Air Force Reserve; (I) The United States Coast Guard; (J) The United States Coast Guard Reserve; (K) The Army National Guard; and (L) The Air National Guard.

(A) The United States Army;

(B) The United States Army Reserve;

(C) The United States Navy;

(D) The United States Navy Reserve;

(E) The United States Marine Corps;

(F) The United States Marine Corps Reserve;

(G) The United States Air Force;

(H) The United States Air Force Reserve;

(I) The United States Coast Guard;

(J) The United States Coast Guard Reserve;

(K) The Army National Guard; and

(L) The Air National Guard.

(2) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the branch decal. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall comply with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1057 and 10 U.S.C. § 8921 .

(A) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the branch decal.

(B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall comply with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 1057 and 10 U.S.C. § 8921 .

(3) The branch decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number.

(4) The applicant shall establish that he or she served in the branch before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the branch decal.

(5) If the applicant does not purchase a medal decal under subsection (d) of this section, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the branch decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant.

(6) There is no additional charge for a branch decal under this subsection.

(d) (1) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance medal decals for no more than five (5) medals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces by January 1, 2010. (B) Every two (2) years following July 31, 2009, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance no more than five (5) additional medal decals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces. (2) The medal decal is to be designed based on the official medal that it represents. (3) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the secretary and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the medal decal, which medal decals should be issued, and the timing of the issuance of the medal decals. (4) The medal decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number. (5) The applicant shall establish that he or she was awarded the medal before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the medal decal. (6) If an applicant purchases a medal decal under this subsection, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the medal decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant. (7) (A) A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged for the medal decal under this subsection to be deposited to the credit of the Military Funeral Honors Fund. (B) An additional handling and administrative fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be added to the cost of the medal decal under this subsection for administrative costs. (8) The medal decal under this subsection is optional, and if it is not purchased, the applicant will receive a branch decal as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(1) (A) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance medal decals for no more than five (5) medals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces by January 1, 2010. (B) Every two (2) years following July 31, 2009, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance no more than five (5) additional medal decals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

(A) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance medal decals for no more than five (5) medals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces by January 1, 2010.

(B) Every two (2) years following July 31, 2009, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall design and make available for issuance no more than five (5) additional medal decals awarded by a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

(2) The medal decal is to be designed based on the official medal that it represents.

(3) The Office of Motor Vehicle is to seek the advice and input of the secretary and the Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas on the design of the medal decal, which medal decals should be issued, and the timing of the issuance of the medal decals.

(4) The medal decal shall be of a size to fit on the license plate next to the officially designated license plate number.

(5) The applicant shall establish that he or she was awarded the medal before the Office of Motor Vehicle issues the medal decal.

(6) If an applicant purchases a medal decal under this subsection, an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle shall affix the medal decal to the special license plate at the time of issuance to the applicant.

(7) (A) A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged for the medal decal under this subsection to be deposited to the credit of the Military Funeral Honors Fund. (B) An additional handling and administrative fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be added to the cost of the medal decal under this subsection for administrative costs.

(A) A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged for the medal decal under this subsection to be deposited to the credit of the Military Funeral Honors Fund.

(B) An additional handling and administrative fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be added to the cost of the medal decal under this subsection for administrative costs.

(8) The medal decal under this subsection is optional, and if it is not purchased, the applicant will receive a branch decal as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(e) An applicant for a redesigned special license plate under this section shall meet the requirements of this subchapter.

(f) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(7)(A) of this section, the fee for issuance and renewal of a redesigned special license plate under this section shall be as provided in § 27-24-206 .

(g) Military service special license plates issued under this subchapter before July 31, 2009, shall be valid and are not required to be exchanged until requested by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(h) The Office of Motor Vehicle may use special license plates that were created and purchased under this subchapter before July 31, 2009.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6339, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6338, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 784, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1506 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-51-1506
Penalties - Public service work
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense. (2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) (1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section. (2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident. (c) In addition to the penalties assessed under this section, the court may order the performance of public service work in the amount of one hundred (100) hours or less. Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1. Act 2023, No. 445provides this act shall be known and may be cited as "Ashton's and Abbie's Law".

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense. (2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense.

(2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(b) (1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section. (2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident.

(1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

(2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident.

(c) In addition to the penalties assessed under this section, the court may order the performance of public service work in the amount of one hundred (100) hours or less.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.

Act 2023, No. 445provides this act shall be known and may be cited as "Ashton's and Abbie's Law".
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-107
Motor vehicle insurance reporting
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each insurance company providing motor vehicle liability insurance coverage required under § 27-22-104(a) , shall provide before the seventh day of each calendar month to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a record of each motor vehicle insurance policy in effect as of the previous month that was issued by the insurance company. The reports shall be provided to the division through any means of electronic or electromagnetic medium available to and approved by the Department of Finance and Administration, unless the insurance company qualifies for an exception to this electronics reporting requirement as a result of being a small or low-volume insurer as may otherwise be provided for under rules promulgated by the department. (2) (A) (i) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may choose a vendor to provide an online insurance verification system which will comply with the industry standards as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration when there are two (2) or more vendors that demonstrate to the department the ability to meet the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration standard. (ii) The department shall notify each insurance company in writing of the chosen vendor. If the insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system that complies with the industry standards, the company may then work with the vendor and the department on an agreeable schedule to convert to the new system. (iii) If an insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system, then the insurance company will be exempt from providing the report before the seventh day of each calendar month as the department and law enforcement will be able to obtain data online in real time. (B) If the secretary certifies that seventy percent (70%) or more of the motor vehicle insurance policies in effect on a specific date are being accessed according to the industry standards in the online insurance verification system, each insurance company shall provide access to the data through the online insurance verification system. (C) At the discretion of the department, rules may be established to offer insurers who write fewer policies an alternative method for reporting insurance policy data. (D) The department shall select a vendor under the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq. (b) (1) The reports shall include: (A) The name and the address of the named insured; (B) The make, year, and vehicle identification number of each insured vehicle; and (C) The policy number, effective date, and expiration date of each policy and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number. (2) The reports may include: (A) The date of birth of each insured owner or operator; and (B) The driver's license number of each insured owner or operator. (c) The department may, following procedures set forth in rules promulgated by the department, assess a penalty against each insurance company of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each day the insurance company fails to comply with this section. If an insurance company shows that the failure to comply with this section was inadvertent, accidental, outside of the control of the company, or the result of excusable neglect, the secretary may excuse the penalty. The moneys collected from these penalties shall be deposited as a special revenue into the State Central Services Fund, and the net amount shall be credited as a direct revenue to be used by the department to offset the costs of administering this section. (d) The department shall promulgate necessary rules for the administration of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3127, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3126, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3125, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4702, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4701, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4700, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 991, § 4; 2007, No. 485, §§ 8, 9; 2009, No. 476, § 2.

(a) (1) Each insurance company providing motor vehicle liability insurance coverage required under § 27-22-104(a) , shall provide before the seventh day of each calendar month to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a record of each motor vehicle insurance policy in effect as of the previous month that was issued by the insurance company. The reports shall be provided to the division through any means of electronic or electromagnetic medium available to and approved by the Department of Finance and Administration, unless the insurance company qualifies for an exception to this electronics reporting requirement as a result of being a small or low-volume insurer as may otherwise be provided for under rules promulgated by the department. (2) (A) (i) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may choose a vendor to provide an online insurance verification system which will comply with the industry standards as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration when there are two (2) or more vendors that demonstrate to the department the ability to meet the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration standard. (ii) The department shall notify each insurance company in writing of the chosen vendor. If the insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system that complies with the industry standards, the company may then work with the vendor and the department on an agreeable schedule to convert to the new system. (iii) If an insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system, then the insurance company will be exempt from providing the report before the seventh day of each calendar month as the department and law enforcement will be able to obtain data online in real time. (B) If the secretary certifies that seventy percent (70%) or more of the motor vehicle insurance policies in effect on a specific date are being accessed according to the industry standards in the online insurance verification system, each insurance company shall provide access to the data through the online insurance verification system. (C) At the discretion of the department, rules may be established to offer insurers who write fewer policies an alternative method for reporting insurance policy data. (D) The department shall select a vendor under the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.

(1) Each insurance company providing motor vehicle liability insurance coverage required under § 27-22-104(a) , shall provide before the seventh day of each calendar month to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a record of each motor vehicle insurance policy in effect as of the previous month that was issued by the insurance company. The reports shall be provided to the division through any means of electronic or electromagnetic medium available to and approved by the Department of Finance and Administration, unless the insurance company qualifies for an exception to this electronics reporting requirement as a result of being a small or low-volume insurer as may otherwise be provided for under rules promulgated by the department.

(2) (A) (i) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may choose a vendor to provide an online insurance verification system which will comply with the industry standards as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration when there are two (2) or more vendors that demonstrate to the department the ability to meet the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration standard. (ii) The department shall notify each insurance company in writing of the chosen vendor. If the insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system that complies with the industry standards, the company may then work with the vendor and the department on an agreeable schedule to convert to the new system. (iii) If an insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system, then the insurance company will be exempt from providing the report before the seventh day of each calendar month as the department and law enforcement will be able to obtain data online in real time. (B) If the secretary certifies that seventy percent (70%) or more of the motor vehicle insurance policies in effect on a specific date are being accessed according to the industry standards in the online insurance verification system, each insurance company shall provide access to the data through the online insurance verification system. (C) At the discretion of the department, rules may be established to offer insurers who write fewer policies an alternative method for reporting insurance policy data. (D) The department shall select a vendor under the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.

(A) (i) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may choose a vendor to provide an online insurance verification system which will comply with the industry standards as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration when there are two (2) or more vendors that demonstrate to the department the ability to meet the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration standard. (ii) The department shall notify each insurance company in writing of the chosen vendor. If the insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system that complies with the industry standards, the company may then work with the vendor and the department on an agreeable schedule to convert to the new system. (iii) If an insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system, then the insurance company will be exempt from providing the report before the seventh day of each calendar month as the department and law enforcement will be able to obtain data online in real time.

(i) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may choose a vendor to provide an online insurance verification system which will comply with the industry standards as recommended by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration when there are two (2) or more vendors that demonstrate to the department the ability to meet the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration standard.

(ii) The department shall notify each insurance company in writing of the chosen vendor. If the insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system that complies with the industry standards, the company may then work with the vendor and the department on an agreeable schedule to convert to the new system.

(iii) If an insurance company elects to participate in the online insurance verification system, then the insurance company will be exempt from providing the report before the seventh day of each calendar month as the department and law enforcement will be able to obtain data online in real time.

(B) If the secretary certifies that seventy percent (70%) or more of the motor vehicle insurance policies in effect on a specific date are being accessed according to the industry standards in the online insurance verification system, each insurance company shall provide access to the data through the online insurance verification system.

(C) At the discretion of the department, rules may be established to offer insurers who write fewer policies an alternative method for reporting insurance policy data.

(D) The department shall select a vendor under the Arkansas Procurement Law, § 19-11-201 et seq.

(b) (1) The reports shall include: (A) The name and the address of the named insured; (B) The make, year, and vehicle identification number of each insured vehicle; and (C) The policy number, effective date, and expiration date of each policy and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number. (2) The reports may include: (A) The date of birth of each insured owner or operator; and (B) The driver's license number of each insured owner or operator.

(1) The reports shall include: (A) The name and the address of the named insured; (B) The make, year, and vehicle identification number of each insured vehicle; and (C) The policy number, effective date, and expiration date of each policy and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number.

(A) The name and the address of the named insured;

(B) The make, year, and vehicle identification number of each insured vehicle; and

(C) The policy number, effective date, and expiration date of each policy and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code number.

(2) The reports may include: (A) The date of birth of each insured owner or operator; and (B) The driver's license number of each insured owner or operator.

(A) The date of birth of each insured owner or operator; and

(B) The driver's license number of each insured owner or operator.

(c) The department may, following procedures set forth in rules promulgated by the department, assess a penalty against each insurance company of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each day the insurance company fails to comply with this section. If an insurance company shows that the failure to comply with this section was inadvertent, accidental, outside of the control of the company, or the result of excusable neglect, the secretary may excuse the penalty. The moneys collected from these penalties shall be deposited as a special revenue into the State Central Services Fund, and the net amount shall be credited as a direct revenue to be used by the department to offset the costs of administering this section.

(d) The department shall promulgate necessary rules for the administration of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3127, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3126, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3125, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4702, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4701, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4700, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 991, § 4; 2007, No. 485, §§ 8, 9; 2009, No. 476, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-3-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 27-3-105
Purpose - Rights and responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council, by and through the Arkansas Department of Transportation, is to accomplish the coordination of transportation services provided to the general public, particularly the transportation-disadvantaged. (b) The goal of this coordination shall be to assure the cost-effective provision of public transportation by qualified transportation operators. (c) In carrying out this purpose, the council shall: (1) Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to public transportation services, funding sources, innovations, and coordination efforts; (2) Establish statewide objectives for providing public transportation services for the general public, particularly the transportation-disadvantaged; (3) Develop policies and procedures for the coordination of federal, state, and local funding for public transportation facilities and services; (4) Identify barriers prohibiting the coordination and accessibility of public transportation services and aggressively pursue the elimination of these barriers; (5) Assist communities in developing public transportation systems available for public use, with special emphasis on serving the transportation-disadvantaged; (6) Assure that all procedures, guidelines, and directives issued by state agencies are conducive to the coordination of public transportation services and facilities; (7) Develop standards covering coordination, operation, costs, and utilization of public transportation services; (8) (A) Through the department, have the authority to apply for and accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from federal, state, local, or private funding sources. (B) Funds acquired or accepted under subdivision (c)(8)(A) of this section shall be solely for the purpose of carrying out the council's responsibilities; (9) (A) Review, monitor, and coordinate all funding requests for state and federal grants to be used for the provision of public transportation services. (B) The funds shall be available only to those entities participating in an approved coordinated transportation system or an entity which has been granted a waiver by the council; and (10) Coordinate all public transportation programs with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies and public transit agencies to ensure compatibility with existing transportation systems. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 320, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 353, § 6.

(a) The Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council, by and through the Arkansas Department of Transportation, is to accomplish the coordination of transportation services provided to the general public, particularly the transportation-disadvantaged.

(b) The goal of this coordination shall be to assure the cost-effective provision of public transportation by qualified transportation operators.

(c) In carrying out this purpose, the council shall: (1) Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to public transportation services, funding sources, innovations, and coordination efforts; (2) Establish statewide objectives for providing public transportation services for the general public, particularly the transportation-disadvantaged; (3) Develop policies and procedures for the coordination of federal, state, and local funding for public transportation facilities and services; (4) Identify barriers prohibiting the coordination and accessibility of public transportation services and aggressively pursue the elimination of these barriers; (5) Assist communities in developing public transportation systems available for public use, with special emphasis on serving the transportation-disadvantaged; (6) Assure that all procedures, guidelines, and directives issued by state agencies are conducive to the coordination of public transportation services and facilities; (7) Develop standards covering coordination, operation, costs, and utilization of public transportation services; (8) (A) Through the department, have the authority to apply for and accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from federal, state, local, or private funding sources. (B) Funds acquired or accepted under subdivision (c)(8)(A) of this section shall be solely for the purpose of carrying out the council's responsibilities; (9) (A) Review, monitor, and coordinate all funding requests for state and federal grants to be used for the provision of public transportation services. (B) The funds shall be available only to those entities participating in an approved coordinated transportation system or an entity which has been granted a waiver by the council; and (10) Coordinate all public transportation programs with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies and public transit agencies to ensure compatibility with existing transportation systems.

(1) Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to public transportation services, funding sources, innovations, and coordination efforts;

(2) Establish statewide objectives for providing public transportation services for the general public, particularly the transportation-disadvantaged;

(3) Develop policies and procedures for the coordination of federal, state, and local funding for public transportation facilities and services;

(4) Identify barriers prohibiting the coordination and accessibility of public transportation services and aggressively pursue the elimination of these barriers;

(5) Assist communities in developing public transportation systems available for public use, with special emphasis on serving the transportation-disadvantaged;

(6) Assure that all procedures, guidelines, and directives issued by state agencies are conducive to the coordination of public transportation services and facilities;

(7) Develop standards covering coordination, operation, costs, and utilization of public transportation services;

(8) (A) Through the department, have the authority to apply for and accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from federal, state, local, or private funding sources. (B) Funds acquired or accepted under subdivision (c)(8)(A) of this section shall be solely for the purpose of carrying out the council's responsibilities;

(A) Through the department, have the authority to apply for and accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from federal, state, local, or private funding sources.

(B) Funds acquired or accepted under subdivision (c)(8)(A) of this section shall be solely for the purpose of carrying out the council's responsibilities;

(9) (A) Review, monitor, and coordinate all funding requests for state and federal grants to be used for the provision of public transportation services. (B) The funds shall be available only to those entities participating in an approved coordinated transportation system or an entity which has been granted a waiver by the council; and

(A) Review, monitor, and coordinate all funding requests for state and federal grants to be used for the provision of public transportation services.

(B) The funds shall be available only to those entities participating in an approved coordinated transportation system or an entity which has been granted a waiver by the council; and

(10) Coordinate all public transportation programs with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies and public transit agencies to ensure compatibility with existing transportation systems.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 320, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 353, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-314 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-314
Additional penalties - Disposition of fines
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who while driving a motor vehicle is arrested for failure to register the motor vehicle upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty in addition to any other penalty provided by law. (2) The additional penalty shall be: (A) Not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory; or (B) Not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second and subsequent offenses, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory. (b) (1) If a person is convicted of two (2) offenses under subsection (a) of this section within one (1) year, the court may order that the unregistered vehicle be impounded until proof of motor vehicle registration is submitted to the court. (2) The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be responsible for all costs of impoundment. (c) (1) If the arresting officer is an officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police, the fine collected shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section of the Office of Administrative Services, on a form provided by that office, for deposit into the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund to be used for the purchase and maintenance of state police vehicles. (2) If the arresting officer is a county law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that county fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (3) If the arresting officer is a municipal law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that municipal fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section. Acts 2011, No. 876, § 2.

(a) (1) A person who while driving a motor vehicle is arrested for failure to register the motor vehicle upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty in addition to any other penalty provided by law. (2) The additional penalty shall be: (A) Not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory; or (B) Not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second and subsequent offenses, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory.

(1) A person who while driving a motor vehicle is arrested for failure to register the motor vehicle upon conviction shall be subject to a penalty in addition to any other penalty provided by law.

(2) The additional penalty shall be: (A) Not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory; or (B) Not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second and subsequent offenses, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory.

(A) Not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory; or

(B) Not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the second and subsequent offenses, and the minimum fine shall be mandatory.

(b) (1) If a person is convicted of two (2) offenses under subsection (a) of this section within one (1) year, the court may order that the unregistered vehicle be impounded until proof of motor vehicle registration is submitted to the court. (2) The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be responsible for all costs of impoundment.

(1) If a person is convicted of two (2) offenses under subsection (a) of this section within one (1) year, the court may order that the unregistered vehicle be impounded until proof of motor vehicle registration is submitted to the court.

(2) The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be responsible for all costs of impoundment.

(c) (1) If the arresting officer is an officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police, the fine collected shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section of the Office of Administrative Services, on a form provided by that office, for deposit into the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund to be used for the purchase and maintenance of state police vehicles. (2) If the arresting officer is a county law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that county fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section. (3) If the arresting officer is a municipal law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that municipal fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section.

(1) If the arresting officer is an officer of the Division of Arkansas State Police, the fine collected shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section of the Office of Administrative Services, on a form provided by that office, for deposit into the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund to be used for the purchase and maintenance of state police vehicles.

(2) If the arresting officer is a county law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that county fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section.

(A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and

(i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles;

(ii) Communications equipment;

(iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and

(iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and

(B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section.

(3) If the arresting officer is a municipal law enforcement officer, the fine collected shall be deposited into that municipal fund used for the purchase and maintenance of: (A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and (B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section.

(A) The following: (i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles; (ii) Communications equipment; (iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and (iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and

(i) Rescue, emergency medical, and law enforcement vehicles;

(ii) Communications equipment;

(iii) Animals owned or used by law enforcement agencies; and

(iv) Life-saving medical apparatus; and

(B) Law enforcement apparatus to be used for the purposes set out in subdivision (c)(3)(A) of this section.

Acts 2011, No. 876, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-37-204
Lamp or flag on projecting load
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet (4') or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in § 27-36-204 , a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the sides and rear. (b) The red light or lantern required under this section shall be in addition to the red rear light required upon every vehicle. (c) At any other time, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load a red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than sixteen inches (16") square. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 108; Pope's Dig., § 6768; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-706; Acts 2001, No. 1482, § 1.

(a) Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet (4') or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in § 27-36-204 , a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the sides and rear.

(b) The red light or lantern required under this section shall be in addition to the red rear light required upon every vehicle.

(c) At any other time, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load a red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than sixteen inches (16") square.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 108; Pope's Dig., § 6768; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-706; Acts 2001, No. 1482, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1215
Summons, citation, and subpoena
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the duty of the sheriffs and constables of the counties of this state and of any employee of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board, when so directed by the board, to execute any summons, citation, or subpoena that the board may cause to be issued and to return the summons, citation, or subpoena to the board. (b) (1) The sheriffs and constables serving and returning any summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same fees as provided for those services in the circuit court. (2) Any person, or a duly designated employee of the person, who appears before the board in response to a summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same witness fee and mileage allowance as witnesses in the circuit court. (c) (1) In case of failure or refusal on the part of any person to comply with any summons, citation, or subpoena issued and served as authorized, or in the case of the refusal of any person to testify or answer to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated or the refusal of any person to produce his or her record books and accounts relating to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, the circuit court of any county of the State of Arkansas on application of the board may: (A) Issue an attachment for the person; and (B) Compel the person to: (i) Comply with the summons, citation, or subpoena; (ii) Appear before the board or its designated employee; (iii) Produce the documents specified in any subpoena duces tecum; and (iv) Give his or her testimony upon such matters as he or she may be lawfully required. (2) Any circuit court shall have the power to punish a person for contempt as in the case of disobedience of like process issued from or by any circuit court or by refusal to testify in the circuit court in response to the process, and the person shall be taxed with the costs of the proceedings. Acts 2005, No. 1878, § 1.

(a) It shall be the duty of the sheriffs and constables of the counties of this state and of any employee of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board, when so directed by the board, to execute any summons, citation, or subpoena that the board may cause to be issued and to return the summons, citation, or subpoena to the board.

(b) (1) The sheriffs and constables serving and returning any summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same fees as provided for those services in the circuit court. (2) Any person, or a duly designated employee of the person, who appears before the board in response to a summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same witness fee and mileage allowance as witnesses in the circuit court.

(1) The sheriffs and constables serving and returning any summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same fees as provided for those services in the circuit court.

(2) Any person, or a duly designated employee of the person, who appears before the board in response to a summons, citation, or subpoena shall be paid the same witness fee and mileage allowance as witnesses in the circuit court.

(c) (1) In case of failure or refusal on the part of any person to comply with any summons, citation, or subpoena issued and served as authorized, or in the case of the refusal of any person to testify or answer to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated or the refusal of any person to produce his or her record books and accounts relating to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, the circuit court of any county of the State of Arkansas on application of the board may: (A) Issue an attachment for the person; and (B) Compel the person to: (i) Comply with the summons, citation, or subpoena; (ii) Appear before the board or its designated employee; (iii) Produce the documents specified in any subpoena duces tecum; and (iv) Give his or her testimony upon such matters as he or she may be lawfully required. (2) Any circuit court shall have the power to punish a person for contempt as in the case of disobedience of like process issued from or by any circuit court or by refusal to testify in the circuit court in response to the process, and the person shall be taxed with the costs of the proceedings.

(1) In case of failure or refusal on the part of any person to comply with any summons, citation, or subpoena issued and served as authorized, or in the case of the refusal of any person to testify or answer to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated or the refusal of any person to produce his or her record books and accounts relating to any matter regarding that which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, the circuit court of any county of the State of Arkansas on application of the board may: (A) Issue an attachment for the person; and (B) Compel the person to: (i) Comply with the summons, citation, or subpoena; (ii) Appear before the board or its designated employee; (iii) Produce the documents specified in any subpoena duces tecum; and (iv) Give his or her testimony upon such matters as he or she may be lawfully required.

(A) Issue an attachment for the person; and

(B) Compel the person to: (i) Comply with the summons, citation, or subpoena; (ii) Appear before the board or its designated employee; (iii) Produce the documents specified in any subpoena duces tecum; and (iv) Give his or her testimony upon such matters as he or she may be lawfully required.

(i) Comply with the summons, citation, or subpoena;

(ii) Appear before the board or its designated employee;

(iii) Produce the documents specified in any subpoena duces tecum; and

(iv) Give his or her testimony upon such matters as he or she may be lawfully required.

(2) Any circuit court shall have the power to punish a person for contempt as in the case of disobedience of like process issued from or by any circuit court or by refusal to testify in the circuit court in response to the process, and the person shall be taxed with the costs of the proceedings.

Acts 2005, No. 1878, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1007 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1007
Submission and receipt of reports and checking applications against indexes
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of or person having a lien or encumbrance upon a motorboat that has been stolen or embezzled may notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of the theft or embezzlement, but in the event of an embezzlement, may make a report only after having procured the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the person charged with the embezzlement. (b) Every owner or other person who has given any such notice shall notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of a recovery of the motorboat. (c) The Office of Motor Vehicle upon receiving a report of a stolen or embezzled motorboat as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall file and appropriately index the report, shall immediately suspend the certificate of number or title of the stolen or embezzled motorboat, and shall not transfer the certificate of number or certificate of title of the stolen or embezzled motorboat until such time as the Office of Motor Vehicle is notified in writing that the stolen or embezzled motorboat has been recovered. (d) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall, at least one (1) time each week, compile and maintain a list of all motorboats that have been stolen, embezzled, or recovered as reported to the Office of Motor Vehicle during the preceding week. (2) The lists shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer or other person interested in the motorboat. (e) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving application for the certificate of number of a motorboat under § 27-101-301 et seq. or application for a certificate of title under this subchapter, shall first check the hull identification number or other identifying number shown in the application against the indexes of registered motorboats and against the index of stolen and recovered motorboats required by this section to be maintained. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

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

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

(c) The Office of Motor Vehicle upon receiving a report of a stolen or embezzled motorboat as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall file and appropriately index the report, shall immediately suspend the certificate of number or title of the stolen or embezzled motorboat, and shall not transfer the certificate of number or certificate of title of the stolen or embezzled motorboat until such time as the Office of Motor Vehicle is notified in writing that the stolen or embezzled motorboat has been recovered.

(d) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall, at least one (1) time each week, compile and maintain a list of all motorboats that have been stolen, embezzled, or recovered as reported to the Office of Motor Vehicle during the preceding week. (2) The lists shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer or other person interested in the motorboat.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall, at least one (1) time each week, compile and maintain a list of all motorboats that have been stolen, embezzled, or recovered as reported to the Office of Motor Vehicle during the preceding week.

(2) The lists shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement officer or other person interested in the motorboat.

(e) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving application for the certificate of number of a motorboat under § 27-101-301 et seq. or application for a certificate of title under this subchapter, shall first check the hull identification number or other identifying number shown in the application against the indexes of registered motorboats and against the index of stolen and recovered motorboats required by this section to be maintained.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-807 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-807
Issuance to nonresident and military licensees
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services, or an authorized agent thereof, a valid driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that is currently valid or that expired not more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (B) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (C) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (D) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); and (E) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter. (2) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services a driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that expired more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or the dependent of an active duty military member; (B) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (C) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (D) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (E) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); (F) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter; and (G) Presents his or her unexpired military identification card or dependent's military identification card. (b) The five dollar ($5.00) transfer fee is to be paid in lieu of the fees prescribed by § 27-16-801(a)(1)(C) , but shall be collected and deposited in the same manner as prescribed by § 27-16-801(d) . Amended by Act 2023, No. 698,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1963, No. 147, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-352; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 5; 1995, No. 413, § 1; 2005, No. 235, § 1.

(a) (1) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services, or an authorized agent thereof, a valid driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that is currently valid or that expired not more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (B) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (C) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (D) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); and (E) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter. (2) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services a driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that expired more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or the dependent of an active duty military member; (B) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (C) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (D) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (E) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); (F) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter; and (G) Presents his or her unexpired military identification card or dependent's military identification card.

(1) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services, or an authorized agent thereof, a valid driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that is currently valid or that expired not more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (B) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (C) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (D) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); and (E) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter.

(A) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services;

(B) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ;

(C) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ;

(D) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); and

(E) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter.

(2) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older who shall present to the Office of Driver Services a driver's license issued to the person by another state or by a branch of the United States Armed Forces that expired more than thirty-one (31) days prior to the date presented shall be issued an Arkansas driver's license if he or she: (A) Is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or the dependent of an active duty military member; (B) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services; (C) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ; (D) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ; (E) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00); (F) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter; and (G) Presents his or her unexpired military identification card or dependent's military identification card.

(A) Is an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or the dependent of an active duty military member;

(B) Surrenders the license to the Office of Driver Services;

(C) Pays the license fee prescribed in § 27-16-801(a) ;

(D) Pays the other fees required by § 27-16-801(e) ;

(E) Pays a transfer fee of five dollars ($5.00);

(F) Is tested and passes the minimum requirements of the eyesight test prescribed in this chapter; and

(G) Presents his or her unexpired military identification card or dependent's military identification card.

(b) The five dollar ($5.00) transfer fee is to be paid in lieu of the fees prescribed by § 27-16-801(a)(1)(C) , but shall be collected and deposited in the same manner as prescribed by § 27-16-801(d) .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 698,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1963, No. 147, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-352; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 5; 1995, No. 413, § 1; 2005, No. 235, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-705 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-705
Application for registration and certificate of title - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every owner of a vehicle subject to the registration under this chapter shall make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration of the vehicle and issuance of a certificate of title or a certificate of title with beneficiary under § 27-14-727 for the vehicle upon the appropriate forms furnished by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) Every application shall bear the signature of the owner, written with pen and ink, unless the person is unable to write, in which case he or she affixes his or her mark, "X", which must be witnessed by a person other than the Office of Motor Vehicle employee, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the owner before a person authorized to administer oaths. (b) The application shall contain: (1) The name, bona fide residence, and mailing address of the owner or business address of the owner if a firm, association, or corporation; (2) (A) A description of the vehicle, including, insofar as the data specified in this subsection may exist with respect to a given vehicle, the make, model, type of body, the number of cylinders, the serial number of the vehicle, the engine or other number of the vehicle designated to identify vehicles for registration purposes, and whether new or used, and if a new vehicle, a certificate of origin. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , the certificate of origin shall be furnished to the dealer by the manufacturer and shall accompany the application for license and title. (ii) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , no license for the operation of the vehicle shall be granted and no certificate of title shall be issued unless the certificate of origin is made a part of the application. (C) The certificate of origin shall be on a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (D) In the event a vehicle is designed, constructed, converted, or rebuilt for the transportation of property, the application shall include a statement of its capacity in terms of maximum gross vehicle weight rating as authorized by the manufacturer of the chassis or the complete vehicle; (3) A statement of the applicant's title and of all liens or encumbrances upon the vehicle and the names and addresses of all persons having any interest therein and the nature of every such interest and the name and address of the person to whom the certificate of title shall be delivered by the Office of Motor Vehicle; and (4) (A) Further information as may reasonably be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title. (B) When the application refers to a new vehicle purchased from a dealer, the application shall be accompanied by a statement by the dealer or a bill of sale showing any lien retained by the dealer and a fee of fifty cents (50¢) in addition to the title. (C) For the purposes of this section: (i) The words "new vehicle" shall be defined as any motor vehicle transferred for the first time from a manufacturer or importer, or dealer or agent of a manufacturer or importer, and which motor vehicle had theretofore not been used, and is what is commonly known as a "new motor vehicle"; and (ii) The words "used vehicle" shall be any motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or the title transferred from the person who first took ownership from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer, or so used as to have become what is commonly known as a "secondhand motor vehicle". (c) In addition to the application referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a title application fee in the amount of eight dollars ($8.00) per motor vehicle is imposed on each title issued, which shall be paid to the Office of Motor Vehicle at the time that application for registration thereof is made. (d) (1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other amounts collected under subsection (c) of this section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State separate and apart from other taxes and fees. (2) (A) Three percent (3%) of the gross amount thereof shall be deducted by the Treasurer of State as provided by law. (B) The net amount remaining after the deduction of the three percent (3%) is distributed as follows: (i) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be distributed as provided under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. Provided that at least three million, six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,680,000) shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision (d)(2)(B)(i) before any other distributions are made under this section; and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund to be used for the State Police Retirement System. (e) (1) As used in this section, "expedited title processing service" means the expedited review of an applicant's application for certificate of title. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may provide an expedited title processing service for a motor vehicle subject to registration and issuance of a certificate of title under this chapter upon: (A) The request of the applicant; and (B) Payment of an expedited title processing service fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the specified title application fees required under subsection (c) of this section. (3) An expedited title processing service request: (A) Shall be made in person by the applicant at the Central Revenue Office located at the Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center in Little Rock, Arkansas; (B) Shall require that an applicant submit all the required registration forms and payment of the certificate of title application fees and expedited title processing service fee at the time of application; (C) Shall not guarantee the issuance of a certificate of title; and (D) Shall be completed by the Office of Motor Vehicle within three (3) business days from the date the applicant submitted the application. (4) The expedited title processing service fee collected under subdivision (e)(2) of this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for system enhancements and for other related purposes required by the secretary in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division, including without limitation for the systems used for processing motor vehicle, commercial motor carriers, or driver's licenses. Amended by Act 2023, No. 473,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 524,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4531, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 33; 1955, No. 110, § 1; 1979, No. 439, § 1; 1981, No. 40, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133; Acts 1987, No. 945, § 6; 2009, No. 146, § 2; 2011, No. 335, § 1; 2011, No. 718, § 2.

(a) (1) Every owner of a vehicle subject to the registration under this chapter shall make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration of the vehicle and issuance of a certificate of title or a certificate of title with beneficiary under § 27-14-727 for the vehicle upon the appropriate forms furnished by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) Every application shall bear the signature of the owner, written with pen and ink, unless the person is unable to write, in which case he or she affixes his or her mark, "X", which must be witnessed by a person other than the Office of Motor Vehicle employee, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the owner before a person authorized to administer oaths.

(1) Every owner of a vehicle subject to the registration under this chapter shall make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration of the vehicle and issuance of a certificate of title or a certificate of title with beneficiary under § 27-14-727 for the vehicle upon the appropriate forms furnished by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2) Every application shall bear the signature of the owner, written with pen and ink, unless the person is unable to write, in which case he or she affixes his or her mark, "X", which must be witnessed by a person other than the Office of Motor Vehicle employee, and the signature shall be acknowledged by the owner before a person authorized to administer oaths.

(b) The application shall contain: (1) The name, bona fide residence, and mailing address of the owner or business address of the owner if a firm, association, or corporation; (2) (A) A description of the vehicle, including, insofar as the data specified in this subsection may exist with respect to a given vehicle, the make, model, type of body, the number of cylinders, the serial number of the vehicle, the engine or other number of the vehicle designated to identify vehicles for registration purposes, and whether new or used, and if a new vehicle, a certificate of origin. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , the certificate of origin shall be furnished to the dealer by the manufacturer and shall accompany the application for license and title. (ii) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , no license for the operation of the vehicle shall be granted and no certificate of title shall be issued unless the certificate of origin is made a part of the application. (C) The certificate of origin shall be on a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (D) In the event a vehicle is designed, constructed, converted, or rebuilt for the transportation of property, the application shall include a statement of its capacity in terms of maximum gross vehicle weight rating as authorized by the manufacturer of the chassis or the complete vehicle; (3) A statement of the applicant's title and of all liens or encumbrances upon the vehicle and the names and addresses of all persons having any interest therein and the nature of every such interest and the name and address of the person to whom the certificate of title shall be delivered by the Office of Motor Vehicle; and (4) (A) Further information as may reasonably be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title. (B) When the application refers to a new vehicle purchased from a dealer, the application shall be accompanied by a statement by the dealer or a bill of sale showing any lien retained by the dealer and a fee of fifty cents (50¢) in addition to the title. (C) For the purposes of this section: (i) The words "new vehicle" shall be defined as any motor vehicle transferred for the first time from a manufacturer or importer, or dealer or agent of a manufacturer or importer, and which motor vehicle had theretofore not been used, and is what is commonly known as a "new motor vehicle"; and (ii) The words "used vehicle" shall be any motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or the title transferred from the person who first took ownership from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer, or so used as to have become what is commonly known as a "secondhand motor vehicle".

(1) The name, bona fide residence, and mailing address of the owner or business address of the owner if a firm, association, or corporation;

(2) (A) A description of the vehicle, including, insofar as the data specified in this subsection may exist with respect to a given vehicle, the make, model, type of body, the number of cylinders, the serial number of the vehicle, the engine or other number of the vehicle designated to identify vehicles for registration purposes, and whether new or used, and if a new vehicle, a certificate of origin. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , the certificate of origin shall be furnished to the dealer by the manufacturer and shall accompany the application for license and title. (ii) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , no license for the operation of the vehicle shall be granted and no certificate of title shall be issued unless the certificate of origin is made a part of the application. (C) The certificate of origin shall be on a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (D) In the event a vehicle is designed, constructed, converted, or rebuilt for the transportation of property, the application shall include a statement of its capacity in terms of maximum gross vehicle weight rating as authorized by the manufacturer of the chassis or the complete vehicle;

(A) A description of the vehicle, including, insofar as the data specified in this subsection may exist with respect to a given vehicle, the make, model, type of body, the number of cylinders, the serial number of the vehicle, the engine or other number of the vehicle designated to identify vehicles for registration purposes, and whether new or used, and if a new vehicle, a certificate of origin.

(B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , the certificate of origin shall be furnished to the dealer by the manufacturer and shall accompany the application for license and title. (ii) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , no license for the operation of the vehicle shall be granted and no certificate of title shall be issued unless the certificate of origin is made a part of the application.

(i) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , the certificate of origin shall be furnished to the dealer by the manufacturer and shall accompany the application for license and title.

(ii) Except as provided under § 27-14-726 , no license for the operation of the vehicle shall be granted and no certificate of title shall be issued unless the certificate of origin is made a part of the application.

(C) The certificate of origin shall be on a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(D) In the event a vehicle is designed, constructed, converted, or rebuilt for the transportation of property, the application shall include a statement of its capacity in terms of maximum gross vehicle weight rating as authorized by the manufacturer of the chassis or the complete vehicle;

(3) A statement of the applicant's title and of all liens or encumbrances upon the vehicle and the names and addresses of all persons having any interest therein and the nature of every such interest and the name and address of the person to whom the certificate of title shall be delivered by the Office of Motor Vehicle; and

(4) (A) Further information as may reasonably be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title. (B) When the application refers to a new vehicle purchased from a dealer, the application shall be accompanied by a statement by the dealer or a bill of sale showing any lien retained by the dealer and a fee of fifty cents (50¢) in addition to the title. (C) For the purposes of this section: (i) The words "new vehicle" shall be defined as any motor vehicle transferred for the first time from a manufacturer or importer, or dealer or agent of a manufacturer or importer, and which motor vehicle had theretofore not been used, and is what is commonly known as a "new motor vehicle"; and (ii) The words "used vehicle" shall be any motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or the title transferred from the person who first took ownership from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer, or so used as to have become what is commonly known as a "secondhand motor vehicle".

(A) Further information as may reasonably be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration and the owner entitled to a certificate of title.

(B) When the application refers to a new vehicle purchased from a dealer, the application shall be accompanied by a statement by the dealer or a bill of sale showing any lien retained by the dealer and a fee of fifty cents (50¢) in addition to the title.

(C) For the purposes of this section: (i) The words "new vehicle" shall be defined as any motor vehicle transferred for the first time from a manufacturer or importer, or dealer or agent of a manufacturer or importer, and which motor vehicle had theretofore not been used, and is what is commonly known as a "new motor vehicle"; and (ii) The words "used vehicle" shall be any motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or the title transferred from the person who first took ownership from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer, or so used as to have become what is commonly known as a "secondhand motor vehicle".

(i) The words "new vehicle" shall be defined as any motor vehicle transferred for the first time from a manufacturer or importer, or dealer or agent of a manufacturer or importer, and which motor vehicle had theretofore not been used, and is what is commonly known as a "new motor vehicle"; and

(ii) The words "used vehicle" shall be any motor vehicle which has been sold, bargained, exchanged, given away, or the title transferred from the person who first took ownership from the manufacturer or importer, dealer, or agent of the manufacturer or importer, or so used as to have become what is commonly known as a "secondhand motor vehicle".

(c) In addition to the application referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a title application fee in the amount of eight dollars ($8.00) per motor vehicle is imposed on each title issued, which shall be paid to the Office of Motor Vehicle at the time that application for registration thereof is made.

(d) (1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other amounts collected under subsection (c) of this section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State separate and apart from other taxes and fees. (2) (A) Three percent (3%) of the gross amount thereof shall be deducted by the Treasurer of State as provided by law. (B) The net amount remaining after the deduction of the three percent (3%) is distributed as follows: (i) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be distributed as provided under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. Provided that at least three million, six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,680,000) shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision (d)(2)(B)(i) before any other distributions are made under this section; and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund to be used for the State Police Retirement System.

(1) All fees, fines, penalties, and other amounts collected under subsection (c) of this section shall be remitted to the Treasurer of State separate and apart from other taxes and fees.

(2) (A) Three percent (3%) of the gross amount thereof shall be deducted by the Treasurer of State as provided by law. (B) The net amount remaining after the deduction of the three percent (3%) is distributed as follows: (i) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be distributed as provided under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. Provided that at least three million, six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,680,000) shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision (d)(2)(B)(i) before any other distributions are made under this section; and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund to be used for the State Police Retirement System.

(A) Three percent (3%) of the gross amount thereof shall be deducted by the Treasurer of State as provided by law.

(B) The net amount remaining after the deduction of the three percent (3%) is distributed as follows: (i) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be distributed as provided under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. Provided that at least three million, six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,680,000) shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision (d)(2)(B)(i) before any other distributions are made under this section; and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund to be used for the State Police Retirement System.

(i) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be distributed as provided under the Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law, § 27-70-201 et seq. Provided that at least three million, six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($3,680,000) shall be distributed as provided in this subdivision (d)(2)(B)(i) before any other distributions are made under this section; and

(ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net amount shall be deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund to be used for the State Police Retirement System.

(e) (1) As used in this section, "expedited title processing service" means the expedited review of an applicant's application for certificate of title. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may provide an expedited title processing service for a motor vehicle subject to registration and issuance of a certificate of title under this chapter upon: (A) The request of the applicant; and (B) Payment of an expedited title processing service fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the specified title application fees required under subsection (c) of this section. (3) An expedited title processing service request: (A) Shall be made in person by the applicant at the Central Revenue Office located at the Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center in Little Rock, Arkansas; (B) Shall require that an applicant submit all the required registration forms and payment of the certificate of title application fees and expedited title processing service fee at the time of application; (C) Shall not guarantee the issuance of a certificate of title; and (D) Shall be completed by the Office of Motor Vehicle within three (3) business days from the date the applicant submitted the application. (4) The expedited title processing service fee collected under subdivision (e)(2) of this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for system enhancements and for other related purposes required by the secretary in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division, including without limitation for the systems used for processing motor vehicle, commercial motor carriers, or driver's licenses.

(1) As used in this section, "expedited title processing service" means the expedited review of an applicant's application for certificate of title.

(2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may provide an expedited title processing service for a motor vehicle subject to registration and issuance of a certificate of title under this chapter upon: (A) The request of the applicant; and (B) Payment of an expedited title processing service fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the specified title application fees required under subsection (c) of this section.

(A) The request of the applicant; and

(B) Payment of an expedited title processing service fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the specified title application fees required under subsection (c) of this section.

(3) An expedited title processing service request: (A) Shall be made in person by the applicant at the Central Revenue Office located at the Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center in Little Rock, Arkansas; (B) Shall require that an applicant submit all the required registration forms and payment of the certificate of title application fees and expedited title processing service fee at the time of application; (C) Shall not guarantee the issuance of a certificate of title; and (D) Shall be completed by the Office of Motor Vehicle within three (3) business days from the date the applicant submitted the application.

(A) Shall be made in person by the applicant at the Central Revenue Office located at the Charles D. Ragland Taxpayer Services Center in Little Rock, Arkansas;

(B) Shall require that an applicant submit all the required registration forms and payment of the certificate of title application fees and expedited title processing service fee at the time of application;

(C) Shall not guarantee the issuance of a certificate of title; and

(D) Shall be completed by the Office of Motor Vehicle within three (3) business days from the date the applicant submitted the application.

(4) The expedited title processing service fee collected under subdivision (e)(2) of this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for system enhancements and for other related purposes required by the secretary in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division, including without limitation for the systems used for processing motor vehicle, commercial motor carriers, or driver's licenses.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 473,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 524,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4531, eff. 7/1/2019.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 33; 1955, No. 110, § 1; 1979, No. 439, § 1; 1981, No. 40, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133; Acts 1987, No. 945, § 6; 2009, No. 146, § 2; 2011, No. 335, § 1; 2011, No. 718, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-614 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-614
Additional fee for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) Is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (ii) Is not propelled by an internal combustion engine. (B) "Electric vehicle" includes a plug-in electric vehicle; (C) "Electric vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle; (2) (A) "Hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device. (B) "Hybrid vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle; (3) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four-wheeled vehicle with a: (A) Gross vehicle weight rating of less than three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.); and (B) Maximum speed capability of thirty-five miles per hour (35 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface; and (4) "Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" means a vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system that is propelled by a combination of: (A) Electricity supplied through a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by plugging into an electrical outlet or electric vehicle charging station; and (B) An internal combustion engine. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and in addition to the other fees required to be paid to register a vehicle under this subchapter, there is levied an annual fee of: (1) Two hundred dollars ($200) for each electric vehicle registered; (2) Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each hybrid vehicle registered; and (3) One hundred dollars ($100) for each plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registered. (c) The revenues collected under this section are highway revenues as defined in § 27-70-202 and shall be distributed to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, the County Aid Fund, and the Municipal Aid Fund, as provided in § 27-70-206 . (d) [See Note] The fees levied by this section do not apply to an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle that is registered for a special license plate or a special license plate with a permanent decal under § 27-24-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2023, No. 211,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2021, No. 376,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1093,§ 1, eff. retroactively to October 1, 2019. Amended by Act 2021, No. 328,§ 1, eff. retroactively to October 1, 2019.. Added by Act 2019, No. 416,§ 7, eff. 10/1/2019. The amendment by Act 2021, No. 328,§ 1and Act 2021, No. 1093apply retroactively to 10/1/19.

(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) Is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (ii) Is not propelled by an internal combustion engine. (B) "Electric vehicle" includes a plug-in electric vehicle; (C) "Electric vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle; (2) (A) "Hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device. (B) "Hybrid vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle; (3) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four-wheeled vehicle with a: (A) Gross vehicle weight rating of less than three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.); and (B) Maximum speed capability of thirty-five miles per hour (35 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface; and (4) "Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" means a vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system that is propelled by a combination of: (A) Electricity supplied through a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by plugging into an electrical outlet or electric vehicle charging station; and (B) An internal combustion engine.

(1) (A) "Electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) Is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (ii) Is not propelled by an internal combustion engine. (B) "Electric vehicle" includes a plug-in electric vehicle; (C) "Electric vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(A) "Electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (i) Is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (ii) Is not propelled by an internal combustion engine.

(i) Is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and

(ii) Is not propelled by an internal combustion engine.

(B) "Electric vehicle" includes a plug-in electric vehicle;

(C) "Electric vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(i) A golf cart;

(ii) A low-speed vehicle;

(iii) An electric motorcycle; or

(iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(2) (A) "Hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device. (B) "Hybrid vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(A) "Hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device.

(B) "Hybrid vehicle" does not include: (i) A golf cart; (ii) A low-speed vehicle; (iii) An electric motorcycle; or (iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(i) A golf cart;

(ii) A low-speed vehicle;

(iii) An electric motorcycle; or

(iv) A hybrid motorcycle;

(3) "Low-speed vehicle" means a four-wheeled vehicle with a: (A) Gross vehicle weight rating of less than three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.); and (B) Maximum speed capability of thirty-five miles per hour (35 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface; and

(A) Gross vehicle weight rating of less than three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.); and

(B) Maximum speed capability of thirty-five miles per hour (35 m.p.h.) on a paved level surface; and

(4) "Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle" means a vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system that is propelled by a combination of: (A) Electricity supplied through a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by plugging into an electrical outlet or electric vehicle charging station; and (B) An internal combustion engine.

(A) Electricity supplied through a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by plugging into an electrical outlet or electric vehicle charging station; and

(B) An internal combustion engine.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and in addition to the other fees required to be paid to register a vehicle under this subchapter, there is levied an annual fee of: (1) Two hundred dollars ($200) for each electric vehicle registered; (2) Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each hybrid vehicle registered; and (3) One hundred dollars ($100) for each plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registered.

(1) Two hundred dollars ($200) for each electric vehicle registered;

(2) Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each hybrid vehicle registered; and

(3) One hundred dollars ($100) for each plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registered.

(c) The revenues collected under this section are highway revenues as defined in § 27-70-202 and shall be distributed to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, the County Aid Fund, and the Municipal Aid Fund, as provided in § 27-70-206 .

(d) [See Note] The fees levied by this section do not apply to an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle that is registered for a special license plate or a special license plate with a permanent decal under § 27-24-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 211,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 376,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2022.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1093,§ 1, eff. retroactively to October 1, 2019.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 328,§ 1, eff. retroactively to October 1, 2019..

Added by Act 2019, No. 416,§ 7, eff. 10/1/2019.

The amendment by Act 2021, No. 328,§ 1and Act 2021, No. 1093apply retroactively to 10/1/19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-17-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 17 / Section 27-17-101
Adoption
Status: in_force

The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with the state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles. (2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property. (3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. (b) It is the policy of each of the party states to: (1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles. (2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states. ARTICLE II Definitions As used in this compact: (a) "State" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (b) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. (c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance, or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority. ARTICLE III Reports of Conviction The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code, or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith. ARTICLE IV Effect of Conviction (a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation, or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct has occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state. (c) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature, and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this article. ARTICLE V Applications for New Licenses Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: (1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated. (2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one (1) year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. (3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license. ARTICLE VI Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by the provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a non-party state. ARTICLE VII Compact Administrator and Interchange of Information (a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for his or her state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact. (b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact. ARTICLE VIII Entry Into Force and Withdrawal (a) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law. (b) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six (6) months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal. ARTICLE IX Construction and Severability This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. Acts 1969, No. 142, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2201; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 93.

The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:

DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT

ARTICLE I Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with the state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles. (2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property. (3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. (b) It is the policy of each of the party states to: (1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles. (2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states.

(a) The party states find that: (1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with the state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles. (2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property. (3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.

(1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with the state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles.

(2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property.

(3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.

(b) It is the policy of each of the party states to: (1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles. (2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states.

(1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles.

(2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states.

ARTICLE II Definitions As used in this compact: (a) "State" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (b) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle. (c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance, or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority.

As used in this compact:

(a) "State" means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(b) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle.

(c) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance, or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority.

ARTICLE III Reports of Conviction The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code, or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith.

The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code, or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith.

ARTICLE IV Effect of Conviction (a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation, or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct has occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state. (c) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature, and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this article.

(a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation, or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct has occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.

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

(2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;

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

(4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.

(b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state.

(c) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature, and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this article.

ARTICLE V Applications for New Licenses Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: (1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated. (2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one (1) year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. (3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license.

Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of, a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if:

(1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated.

(2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one (1) year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways.

(3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license.

ARTICLE VI Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by the provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a non-party state.

Except as expressly required by the provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a non-party state.

ARTICLE VII Compact Administrator and Interchange of Information (a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for his or her state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact. (b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact.

(a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for his or her state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact.

(b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact.

ARTICLE VIII Entry Into Force and Withdrawal (a) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law. (b) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six (6) months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal.

(a) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law.

(b) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six (6) months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal.

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

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

Acts 1969, No. 142, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2201; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 93.