Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1008 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1008
Use of funds by college or university
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A participating college or university shall use eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds received from the design-use contribution fee authorized under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) solely for academic or need-based scholarships. (B) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the collegiate special license plate program. (2) The college or university shall use the remaining fifteen percent (15%) of the received funds for either academic or need-based scholarships or for the administration and promotion of the collegiate special license plate program. (b) Funds received from the collegiate special license plate program are supplementary and shall not be considered or used as income for purposes of reducing the general revenue appropriation to the college or university. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) A participating college or university shall use eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds received from the design-use contribution fee authorized under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) solely for academic or need-based scholarships. (B) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the collegiate special license plate program. (2) The college or university shall use the remaining fifteen percent (15%) of the received funds for either academic or need-based scholarships or for the administration and promotion of the collegiate special license plate program.

(1) (A) A participating college or university shall use eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds received from the design-use contribution fee authorized under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) solely for academic or need-based scholarships. (B) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the collegiate special license plate program.

(A) A participating college or university shall use eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds received from the design-use contribution fee authorized under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) solely for academic or need-based scholarships.

(B) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the collegiate special license plate program.

(2) The college or university shall use the remaining fifteen percent (15%) of the received funds for either academic or need-based scholarships or for the administration and promotion of the collegiate special license plate program.

(b) Funds received from the collegiate special license plate program are supplementary and shall not be considered or used as income for purposes of reducing the general revenue appropriation to the college or university.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-50-402
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1963, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1040.

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

Acts 1963, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1040.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-16-601
Driver's license to be carried and exhibited on demand
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the driver's license upon demand of a justice of the peace, a peace officer, or an employee of the Office of Driver Services. (b) No person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if he or she produces in court a driver's license issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest. Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 557,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 6843; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-323; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 10.

(a) A licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the driver's license upon demand of a justice of the peace, a peace officer, or an employee of the Office of Driver Services.

(b) No person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if he or she produces in court a driver's license issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

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

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 6843; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-323; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-802
Instruction permits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person who is at least fourteen (14) years of age may apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for an instruction permit. (2) (A) After the applicant has successfully passed the written examination, the division may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his or her immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways for a period of twenty-four (24) months when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except in the event that the permittee is operating a motorcycle. (B) Six (6) months after an instruction permit is issued under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, a driver who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has passed the driving test is no longer subject to the driving restrictions under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) A passing score on the written examination required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months. (3) Any passengers riding in the motor vehicle while a permittee is driving shall wear seat belts at all times. (b) (1) The division, upon receiving proper application, in its discretion, may issue a restricted instruction permit effective for a school year or a more restricted permit to an applicant who is enrolled in a driver education program that includes practice driving and that is approved by the division even though the applicant has not reached the legal age to be eligible for a noncommercial license. (2) The instruction permit shall entitle the permittee when he or she has the permit in his or her immediate possession to operate a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area but only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee. Amended by Act 2021, No. 908,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 617,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1199,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1199,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1049,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 6835; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-310; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 20; 1997, No. 478, § 1; 1999, No. 25, § 2; 2001, No. 1694, § 6.

(a) (1) Any person who is at least fourteen (14) years of age may apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for an instruction permit. (2) (A) After the applicant has successfully passed the written examination, the division may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his or her immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways for a period of twenty-four (24) months when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except in the event that the permittee is operating a motorcycle. (B) Six (6) months after an instruction permit is issued under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, a driver who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has passed the driving test is no longer subject to the driving restrictions under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) A passing score on the written examination required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months. (3) Any passengers riding in the motor vehicle while a permittee is driving shall wear seat belts at all times.

(1) Any person who is at least fourteen (14) years of age may apply to the Division of Arkansas State Police for an instruction permit.

(2) (A) After the applicant has successfully passed the written examination, the division may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his or her immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways for a period of twenty-four (24) months when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except in the event that the permittee is operating a motorcycle. (B) Six (6) months after an instruction permit is issued under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, a driver who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has passed the driving test is no longer subject to the driving restrictions under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) A passing score on the written examination required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

(A) After the applicant has successfully passed the written examination, the division may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his or her immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways for a period of twenty-four (24) months when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is occupying a seat beside the driver, except in the event that the permittee is operating a motorcycle.

(B) Six (6) months after an instruction permit is issued under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section, a driver who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has passed the driving test is no longer subject to the driving restrictions under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(C) A passing score on the written examination required under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months.

(3) Any passengers riding in the motor vehicle while a permittee is driving shall wear seat belts at all times.

(b) (1) The division, upon receiving proper application, in its discretion, may issue a restricted instruction permit effective for a school year or a more restricted permit to an applicant who is enrolled in a driver education program that includes practice driving and that is approved by the division even though the applicant has not reached the legal age to be eligible for a noncommercial license. (2) The instruction permit shall entitle the permittee when he or she has the permit in his or her immediate possession to operate a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area but only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.

(1) The division, upon receiving proper application, in its discretion, may issue a restricted instruction permit effective for a school year or a more restricted permit to an applicant who is enrolled in a driver education program that includes practice driving and that is approved by the division even though the applicant has not reached the legal age to be eligible for a noncommercial license.

(2) The instruction permit shall entitle the permittee when he or she has the permit in his or her immediate possession to operate a motor vehicle only on a designated highway or within a designated area but only when an approved instructor is occupying a seat beside the permittee.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 908,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 617,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1199,§ 5, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1199,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1049,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 11; Pope's Dig., § 6835; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-310; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 20; 1997, No. 478, § 1; 1999, No. 25, § 2; 2001, No. 1694, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-14-1301
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Every person who violates or who procures, aids, or abets violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter and any person who refuses or fails to obey any order, decision, or rule made under or pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Upon conviction, violators shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than three (3) months, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3103, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1949, No. 235, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-259.

(a) Every person who violates or who procures, aids, or abets violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter and any person who refuses or fails to obey any order, decision, or rule made under or pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Upon conviction, violators shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than three (3) months, or by both a fine and imprisonment.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3103, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 235, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-259.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-33-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 33 / Section 27-33-107
Inspection of accounts
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article VI(e) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, Arkansas Legislative Audit is empowered and authorized to inspect the accounts of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission. Acts 1965, No. 5, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2008.

Pursuant to Article VI(e) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, Arkansas Legislative Audit is empowered and authorized to inspect the accounts of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission.

Acts 1965, No. 5, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2008.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1011 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1011
Expiration of certificate of title
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A certificate of title issued under this subchapter shall expire upon the determination by the Office of Motor Vehicle that the hull identification number on the motorboat is mutilated, destroyed, or obliterated. (2) Upon expiration of a certificate of title under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (A) Issue a primary hull identification number to the motorboat; and (B) Verify that the owner of the motorboat permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. (b) After receipt of a proper application and payment of all required fees under this subchapter, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall issue a new certificate of title using the primary hull identification number issued as provided under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) A certificate of title issued under this subchapter shall expire upon the determination by the Office of Motor Vehicle that the hull identification number on the motorboat is mutilated, destroyed, or obliterated. (2) Upon expiration of a certificate of title under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (A) Issue a primary hull identification number to the motorboat; and (B) Verify that the owner of the motorboat permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(1) A certificate of title issued under this subchapter shall expire upon the determination by the Office of Motor Vehicle that the hull identification number on the motorboat is mutilated, destroyed, or obliterated.

(2) Upon expiration of a certificate of title under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (A) Issue a primary hull identification number to the motorboat; and (B) Verify that the owner of the motorboat permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(A) Issue a primary hull identification number to the motorboat; and

(B) Verify that the owner of the motorboat permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(b) After receipt of a proper application and payment of all required fees under this subchapter, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall issue a new certificate of title using the primary hull identification number issued as provided under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-509 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-16-509
Reciprocal agreements - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) As used in this section, "reciprocal agreement" means the Driver License Agreement or a similar proposed compact regarding the uniform transfer of driver's license information to prevent a person from having multiple driving records in multiple states or jurisdictions. (2) "Reciprocal agreement" includes an agreement that: (A) Provides a consistent method of sharing driving records and updating violations in multiple states or jurisdictions, including ticket and violation information; and (B) Takes advantage of technological advances in the transmission of data. (b) The purpose of this section is to allow the State of Arkansas to negotiate and consummate a reciprocal agreement with the duly authorized officials or representatives of the following: (1) A state or territory of the United States; (2) A state, territory, district, or province of Canada or Mexico; or (3) The government of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. (c) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may negotiate and consummate a reciprocal agreement as provided under this section. (2) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident drivers and citizens of the State of Arkansas. (3) The secretary shall only enter into a reciprocal agreement that extends equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle drivers as compared to the privileges and exemptions provided to the other entity's motor vehicle drivers. (d) (1) The secretary shall enter into a reciprocal agreement under this section by promulgating rules in compliance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The reciprocal agreement shall become effective as outlined in the reciprocal agreement. (e) (1) (A) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall submit a report to the following: (i) The cochairs of the Legislative Council; (ii) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs; and (iii) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (B) The report shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the reciprocal agreement becomes effective but no later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the convening of the Eighty-Sixth General Assembly regardless of the effective date of the reciprocal agreement. (2) The report under this subsection shall include the following: (A) Drafts of legislation that make changes to the law that are necessary to comply with the reciprocal agreement; (B) A report that explains the drafts of legislation; (C) Background information related to the recommended changes in the law, including an explanation of how other states and governments are responding to the reciprocal agreement; and (D) Any other information that is requested by the cochairs of the Legislative Council, the Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs, or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4646, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4645, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4644, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 446, § 1.

(a) (1) As used in this section, "reciprocal agreement" means the Driver License Agreement or a similar proposed compact regarding the uniform transfer of driver's license information to prevent a person from having multiple driving records in multiple states or jurisdictions. (2) "Reciprocal agreement" includes an agreement that: (A) Provides a consistent method of sharing driving records and updating violations in multiple states or jurisdictions, including ticket and violation information; and (B) Takes advantage of technological advances in the transmission of data.

(1) As used in this section, "reciprocal agreement" means the Driver License Agreement or a similar proposed compact regarding the uniform transfer of driver's license information to prevent a person from having multiple driving records in multiple states or jurisdictions.

(2) "Reciprocal agreement" includes an agreement that: (A) Provides a consistent method of sharing driving records and updating violations in multiple states or jurisdictions, including ticket and violation information; and (B) Takes advantage of technological advances in the transmission of data.

(A) Provides a consistent method of sharing driving records and updating violations in multiple states or jurisdictions, including ticket and violation information; and

(B) Takes advantage of technological advances in the transmission of data.

(b) The purpose of this section is to allow the State of Arkansas to negotiate and consummate a reciprocal agreement with the duly authorized officials or representatives of the following: (1) A state or territory of the United States; (2) A state, territory, district, or province of Canada or Mexico; or (3) The government of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

(1) A state or territory of the United States;

(2) A state, territory, district, or province of Canada or Mexico; or

(3) The government of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

(c) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may negotiate and consummate a reciprocal agreement as provided under this section. (2) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident drivers and citizens of the State of Arkansas. (3) The secretary shall only enter into a reciprocal agreement that extends equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle drivers as compared to the privileges and exemptions provided to the other entity's motor vehicle drivers.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may negotiate and consummate a reciprocal agreement as provided under this section.

(2) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall exercise due regard for the advantage and convenience of resident drivers and citizens of the State of Arkansas.

(3) The secretary shall only enter into a reciprocal agreement that extends equal or greater privileges and exemptions to Arkansas motor vehicle drivers as compared to the privileges and exemptions provided to the other entity's motor vehicle drivers.

(d) (1) The secretary shall enter into a reciprocal agreement under this section by promulgating rules in compliance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (2) The reciprocal agreement shall become effective as outlined in the reciprocal agreement.

(1) The secretary shall enter into a reciprocal agreement under this section by promulgating rules in compliance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(2) The reciprocal agreement shall become effective as outlined in the reciprocal agreement.

(e) (1) (A) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall submit a report to the following: (i) The cochairs of the Legislative Council; (ii) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs; and (iii) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (B) The report shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the reciprocal agreement becomes effective but no later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the convening of the Eighty-Sixth General Assembly regardless of the effective date of the reciprocal agreement. (2) The report under this subsection shall include the following: (A) Drafts of legislation that make changes to the law that are necessary to comply with the reciprocal agreement; (B) A report that explains the drafts of legislation; (C) Background information related to the recommended changes in the law, including an explanation of how other states and governments are responding to the reciprocal agreement; and (D) Any other information that is requested by the cochairs of the Legislative Council, the Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs, or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(1) (A) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall submit a report to the following: (i) The cochairs of the Legislative Council; (ii) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs; and (iii) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research. (B) The report shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the reciprocal agreement becomes effective but no later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the convening of the Eighty-Sixth General Assembly regardless of the effective date of the reciprocal agreement.

(A) If the secretary enters into a reciprocal agreement under this section, then he or she shall submit a report to the following: (i) The cochairs of the Legislative Council; (ii) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs; and (iii) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(i) The cochairs of the Legislative Council;

(ii) The Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs; and

(iii) The Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(B) The report shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the reciprocal agreement becomes effective but no later than one hundred twenty (120) days before the convening of the Eighty-Sixth General Assembly regardless of the effective date of the reciprocal agreement.

(2) The report under this subsection shall include the following: (A) Drafts of legislation that make changes to the law that are necessary to comply with the reciprocal agreement; (B) A report that explains the drafts of legislation; (C) Background information related to the recommended changes in the law, including an explanation of how other states and governments are responding to the reciprocal agreement; and (D) Any other information that is requested by the cochairs of the Legislative Council, the Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs, or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

(A) Drafts of legislation that make changes to the law that are necessary to comply with the reciprocal agreement;

(B) A report that explains the drafts of legislation;

(C) Background information related to the recommended changes in the law, including an explanation of how other states and governments are responding to the reciprocal agreement; and

(D) Any other information that is requested by the cochairs of the Legislative Council, the Chair of the House Committee on Public Transportation and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs, or the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4646, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4645, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4644, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 24, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 23, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 22, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 446, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-101-702
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Boat identification number" means a number assigned to boating equipment by the manufacturer of the boating equipment or the Boating Law Administrator's Office of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (B) "Boat identification number" shall include the following: (i) A hull identification number; (ii) An outboard motor serial number; (iii) Any other number placed on a piece of boating equipment under assignment from the office; or (iv) Any other distinguishing number or mark assigned to a piece of boating equipment by the manufacturer for identification purposes; and (2) "Boating equipment" means: (A) A motorboat, personal watercraft, or other vessel as defined under § 27-101-103 ; or (B) An outboard motor. Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Boat identification number" means a number assigned to boating equipment by the manufacturer of the boating equipment or the Boating Law Administrator's Office of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (B) "Boat identification number" shall include the following: (i) A hull identification number; (ii) An outboard motor serial number; (iii) Any other number placed on a piece of boating equipment under assignment from the office; or (iv) Any other distinguishing number or mark assigned to a piece of boating equipment by the manufacturer for identification purposes; and

(A) "Boat identification number" means a number assigned to boating equipment by the manufacturer of the boating equipment or the Boating Law Administrator's Office of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

(B) "Boat identification number" shall include the following: (i) A hull identification number; (ii) An outboard motor serial number; (iii) Any other number placed on a piece of boating equipment under assignment from the office; or (iv) Any other distinguishing number or mark assigned to a piece of boating equipment by the manufacturer for identification purposes; and

(i) A hull identification number;

(ii) An outboard motor serial number;

(iii) Any other number placed on a piece of boating equipment under assignment from the office; or

(iv) Any other distinguishing number or mark assigned to a piece of boating equipment by the manufacturer for identification purposes; and

(2) "Boating equipment" means: (A) A motorboat, personal watercraft, or other vessel as defined under § 27-101-103 ; or (B) An outboard motor.

(A) A motorboat, personal watercraft, or other vessel as defined under § 27-101-103 ; or

(B) An outboard motor.

Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-303
Powers granted to members of authority - Directions for other state officers
Status: in_force

(a) There is granted to the members of the authority for the State of Arkansas, and to the compact administrator, all the powers provided for in the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact Authority. (b) All officers of the State of Arkansas are authorized and directed to do all things falling within their respective jurisdictions, which are necessary or incidental to carrying out the purposes of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2107.

(a) There is granted to the members of the authority for the State of Arkansas, and to the compact administrator, all the powers provided for in the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact Authority.

(b) All officers of the State of Arkansas are authorized and directed to do all things falling within their respective jurisdictions, which are necessary or incidental to carrying out the purposes of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2107.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-101-903
Assumption of risk by participant - Liability of outfitter - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section: (1) (A) A participant assumes the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity by engaging in the paddlesport activity. (B) A participant or a participant's representative shall not make a claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an outfitter for the injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity; and (2) An outfitter is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risk of paddlesport activities. (b) This section does not apply to a relationship between an employer and employee under the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq. (c) This section does not prevent or limit the liability of an outfitter or its agent that: (1) Intentionally injures a participant; (2) Commits an act or omission of gross negligence concerning the safety of a participant that proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant; (3) Provides unsafe equipment or watercraft to a participant and knew or should have known that the equipment or watercraft was unsafe to the extent that it could cause an injury; (4) Fails to provide a participant with the equipment required by § 27-101-203(a) ; (5) Fails to use that degree of care that an ordinarily careful and prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances; or (6) Commits other acts, errors, or omissions that constitute willful or wanton misconduct, gross negligence, or criminal conduct that proximately causes injury, damage, or death. (d) The limitation of liability provided by this section is in addition to any other limitation of liability provided by law. Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section: (1) (A) A participant assumes the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity by engaging in the paddlesport activity. (B) A participant or a participant's representative shall not make a claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an outfitter for the injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity; and (2) An outfitter is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risk of paddlesport activities.

(1) (A) A participant assumes the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity by engaging in the paddlesport activity. (B) A participant or a participant's representative shall not make a claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an outfitter for the injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity; and

(A) A participant assumes the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity by engaging in the paddlesport activity.

(B) A participant or a participant's representative shall not make a claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an outfitter for the injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risk of a paddlesport activity; and

(2) An outfitter is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risk of paddlesport activities.

(b) This section does not apply to a relationship between an employer and employee under the Workers' Compensation Law, § 11-9-101 et seq.

(c) This section does not prevent or limit the liability of an outfitter or its agent that: (1) Intentionally injures a participant; (2) Commits an act or omission of gross negligence concerning the safety of a participant that proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant; (3) Provides unsafe equipment or watercraft to a participant and knew or should have known that the equipment or watercraft was unsafe to the extent that it could cause an injury; (4) Fails to provide a participant with the equipment required by § 27-101-203(a) ; (5) Fails to use that degree of care that an ordinarily careful and prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances; or (6) Commits other acts, errors, or omissions that constitute willful or wanton misconduct, gross negligence, or criminal conduct that proximately causes injury, damage, or death.

(1) Intentionally injures a participant;

(2) Commits an act or omission of gross negligence concerning the safety of a participant that proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant;

(3) Provides unsafe equipment or watercraft to a participant and knew or should have known that the equipment or watercraft was unsafe to the extent that it could cause an injury;

(4) Fails to provide a participant with the equipment required by § 27-101-203(a) ;

(5) Fails to use that degree of care that an ordinarily careful and prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances; or

(6) Commits other acts, errors, or omissions that constitute willful or wanton misconduct, gross negligence, or criminal conduct that proximately causes injury, damage, or death.

(d) The limitation of liability provided by this section is in addition to any other limitation of liability provided by law.

Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-51-1604
Restrictions on drivers at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age may use a hands-free wireless telephone or device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age may use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age may use a hands-free wireless telephone or device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle.

(1) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle.

(2) A driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age may use a hands-free wireless telephone or device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle.

(b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age may use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.

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

Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-14-2306
Exemption from sales or use tax
Status: in_force

Any person licensed by the State of Arkansas as a dealer in motor vehicles who is required under the provisions of this subchapter to register and title a motor vehicle in the name of the dealership shall be exempt from the payment of sales or use taxes on the transaction. Acts 1993, No. 614, § 6.

Any person licensed by the State of Arkansas as a dealer in motor vehicles who is required under the provisions of this subchapter to register and title a motor vehicle in the name of the dealership shall be exempt from the payment of sales or use taxes on the transaction.

Acts 1993, No. 614, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-202
Truck route designations
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to designate and establish truck routes through cities and towns, which routes shall be properly marked by the commission. (b) Any truck route so established shall become a part of the state highway system, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall construct, repair, and maintain the truck route. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 383, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 323, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-549.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to designate and establish truck routes through cities and towns, which routes shall be properly marked by the commission.

(b) Any truck route so established shall become a part of the state highway system, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall construct, repair, and maintain the truck route.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 383, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 323, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-549.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-37-303
Windshield wipers required
Status: in_force

(a) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield. (b) This device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 128; Pope's Dig., § 6788; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-730.

(a) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield.

(b) This device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 128; Pope's Dig., § 6788; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-730.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-37-304
Obstruction of interior prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material except rearview mirrors and decals required by law attached to the windshield at any point more than four and one-half inches (4½") above the bottom of the windshield if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle. (B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material attached to the window of either front door except substances or materials attached by the manufacturer if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle. (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to motorists driving motor vehicles registered in other states that have enacted legislation regulating the shading of windshields or windows of motor vehicles and who are driving on Arkansas roads and highways. (b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the shading or tinting of windows of newly manufactured automobiles so long as the newly manufactured automobiles comply with all federal laws pertaining thereto. (c) Violation of this section shall constitute a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1983, No. 315, §§ 1-3; 1985, No. 1072, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-730.1 -- 75-730.3; Acts 1999, No. 1251, § 2.

(a) (1) (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material except rearview mirrors and decals required by law attached to the windshield at any point more than four and one-half inches (4½") above the bottom of the windshield if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle. (B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material attached to the window of either front door except substances or materials attached by the manufacturer if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle. (2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to motorists driving motor vehicles registered in other states that have enacted legislation regulating the shading of windshields or windows of motor vehicles and who are driving on Arkansas roads and highways.

(1) (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material except rearview mirrors and decals required by law attached to the windshield at any point more than four and one-half inches (4½") above the bottom of the windshield if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle. (B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material attached to the window of either front door except substances or materials attached by the manufacturer if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle.

(A) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material except rearview mirrors and decals required by law attached to the windshield at any point more than four and one-half inches (4½") above the bottom of the windshield if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle.

(B) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which has any substance or material attached to the window of either front door except substances or materials attached by the manufacturer if the substance or material obstructs the operator's view or the safe operation of the vehicle.

(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to motorists driving motor vehicles registered in other states that have enacted legislation regulating the shading of windshields or windows of motor vehicles and who are driving on Arkansas roads and highways.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the shading or tinting of windows of newly manufactured automobiles so long as the newly manufactured automobiles comply with all federal laws pertaining thereto.

(c) Violation of this section shall constitute a Class C misdemeanor.

Acts 1983, No. 315, §§ 1-3; 1985, No. 1072, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-730.1 -- 75-730.3; Acts 1999, No. 1251, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-20-201
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any owner of a three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle failing to register it within thirty (30) calendar days after the transfer date or the date of release of a lien by a prior lienholder, whichever is greater, shall be assessed an additional penalty of three dollars ($3.00) for each ten-calendar-day period or fraction thereof for which he or she fails to properly register the vehicle until the penalty reaches the same amount as the registration fee of the cycle to be registered. Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 1997, No. 809, § 2; 2001, No. 462, § 1; 2007, No. 305, § 2.

Any owner of a three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle failing to register it within thirty (30) calendar days after the transfer date or the date of release of a lien by a prior lienholder, whichever is greater, shall be assessed an additional penalty of three dollars ($3.00) for each ten-calendar-day period or fraction thereof for which he or she fails to properly register the vehicle until the penalty reaches the same amount as the registration fee of the cycle to be registered.

Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 1997, No. 809, § 2; 2001, No. 462, § 1; 2007, No. 305, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-101
Title
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways of Arkansas". Acts 1937, No. 300, § 162; Pope's Dig., § 6822; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1015.

This act may be cited as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways of Arkansas".

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 162; Pope's Dig., § 6822; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-16-605
Duties of person renting motor vehicle to another
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall rent a motor vehicle to any other person unless the latter person is then duly licensed under this chapter or, in the case of a nonresident, then duly licensed under the laws of the state or country of his or her residence, except a nonresident whose home state or country does not require that a driver be licensed. (b) No person shall rent a motor vehicle to another until he or she has inspected the commercial or noncommercial driver's license of the person to whom the motor vehicle is to be rented and compared and verified the signature thereon with the signature of the person written in his or her presence. (c) (1) Every person renting a motor vehicle to another shall keep a record of: (A) The registration number of the motor vehicle so rented; (B) The name and address of the person to whom the motor vehicle is rented; (C) The number of the license of the person; and (D) The date and place when and where the license was issued. (2) This record shall be open to inspection by any police officer or officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicles. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 41; Pope's Dig., § 6865; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-345; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 14.

(a) No person shall rent a motor vehicle to any other person unless the latter person is then duly licensed under this chapter or, in the case of a nonresident, then duly licensed under the laws of the state or country of his or her residence, except a nonresident whose home state or country does not require that a driver be licensed.

(b) No person shall rent a motor vehicle to another until he or she has inspected the commercial or noncommercial driver's license of the person to whom the motor vehicle is to be rented and compared and verified the signature thereon with the signature of the person written in his or her presence.

(c) (1) Every person renting a motor vehicle to another shall keep a record of: (A) The registration number of the motor vehicle so rented; (B) The name and address of the person to whom the motor vehicle is rented; (C) The number of the license of the person; and (D) The date and place when and where the license was issued. (2) This record shall be open to inspection by any police officer or officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicles.

(1) Every person renting a motor vehicle to another shall keep a record of: (A) The registration number of the motor vehicle so rented; (B) The name and address of the person to whom the motor vehicle is rented; (C) The number of the license of the person; and (D) The date and place when and where the license was issued.

(A) The registration number of the motor vehicle so rented;

(B) The name and address of the person to whom the motor vehicle is rented;

(C) The number of the license of the person; and

(D) The date and place when and where the license was issued.

(2) This record shall be open to inspection by any police officer or officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicles.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 41; Pope's Dig., § 6865; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-345; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-101-601
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "personal watercraft" means a vessel less than sixteen feet (16') in length propelled by a water jet pump or other machinery as its primary source of motor propulsion and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling thereon rather than being operated by a person sitting or standing inside the vessel. Acts 1999, No. 756, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, "personal watercraft" means a vessel less than sixteen feet (16') in length propelled by a water jet pump or other machinery as its primary source of motor propulsion and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling thereon rather than being operated by a person sitting or standing inside the vessel.

Acts 1999, No. 756, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1219 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1219
Suspension from law enforcement nonconsent rotation list
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board shall promulgate rules to establish a complaint process for the removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list or imposition of fines for violation of a recognized nonconsent rotation policy upon receiving a request from a law enforcement agency. (2) The board shall consider the following in making the determination to remove or suspend a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list: (A) Whether the law enforcement agency's nonconsent rotation policy is reasonable; and (B) The severity of the violation. (3) The board may issues fines in addition to removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list. (4) (A) A towing company may be suspended from the nonconsent rotation list for a first-time violation of the law enforcement agency's policy for up to fifteen (15) days. (B) (i) A second offense may result in a suspension of up to thirty (30) days by the law enforcement agency. (ii) The law enforcement agency may request a hearing before the board for additional sanctions which may include a longer period of suspension from the nonconsent rotation list and a fine. (C) A third offense may result in a suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list for up to one (1) year and a fine. (b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(3) of this section, law enforcement shall establish a nonconsent rotation policy. (2) An adopted nonconsent rotation policy shall be reasonable and reflect the day-to-day operations of a towing company in the immediate area. (3) A law enforcement agency is not required to establish a nonconsent rotation policy required by subdivision (b)(1) of this section if: (A) The law enforcement agency has an existing nonconsent rotation policy or nonconsent towing service contract in place; and (B) The provisions of this section would have a negative impact on the law enforcement agency or nonconsent towing service contract. (4) A law enforcement agency shall provide each towing company that participates in the nonconsent rotation with a copy of the policy and each towing company operator shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of the policy. (c) (1) A towing company participating in a nonconsent rotation policy administered by law enforcement shall be licensed and permitted by the board. (2) Failure to properly license or renew with the board shall result in an immediate suspension until all permits are obtained. (3) In addition to any law enforcement nonconsent rotation policy, a tow operator shall comply with all of the statutes and rules administered by the board. (d) Following a suspension period of six (6) months or longer a towing company must reapply for a position on the nonconsent rotation list. (e) Nothing in this act or rule adopted by the board shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement agency, city, or county from: (1) Enforcing any local nonconsent towing policies, rules, ordinances, or contracts; (2) Removing a towing company from the local towing rotation list; or (3) Assessing a fine, penalty, or other remedy available by law or under its contracts or policies. Added by Act 2015, No. 1224,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) (1) The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board shall promulgate rules to establish a complaint process for the removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list or imposition of fines for violation of a recognized nonconsent rotation policy upon receiving a request from a law enforcement agency. (2) The board shall consider the following in making the determination to remove or suspend a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list: (A) Whether the law enforcement agency's nonconsent rotation policy is reasonable; and (B) The severity of the violation. (3) The board may issues fines in addition to removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list. (4) (A) A towing company may be suspended from the nonconsent rotation list for a first-time violation of the law enforcement agency's policy for up to fifteen (15) days. (B) (i) A second offense may result in a suspension of up to thirty (30) days by the law enforcement agency. (ii) The law enforcement agency may request a hearing before the board for additional sanctions which may include a longer period of suspension from the nonconsent rotation list and a fine. (C) A third offense may result in a suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list for up to one (1) year and a fine.

(1) The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board shall promulgate rules to establish a complaint process for the removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list or imposition of fines for violation of a recognized nonconsent rotation policy upon receiving a request from a law enforcement agency.

(2) The board shall consider the following in making the determination to remove or suspend a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list: (A) Whether the law enforcement agency's nonconsent rotation policy is reasonable; and (B) The severity of the violation.

(A) Whether the law enforcement agency's nonconsent rotation policy is reasonable; and

(B) The severity of the violation.

(3) The board may issues fines in addition to removal or suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list.

(4) (A) A towing company may be suspended from the nonconsent rotation list for a first-time violation of the law enforcement agency's policy for up to fifteen (15) days. (B) (i) A second offense may result in a suspension of up to thirty (30) days by the law enforcement agency. (ii) The law enforcement agency may request a hearing before the board for additional sanctions which may include a longer period of suspension from the nonconsent rotation list and a fine. (C) A third offense may result in a suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list for up to one (1) year and a fine.

(A) A towing company may be suspended from the nonconsent rotation list for a first-time violation of the law enforcement agency's policy for up to fifteen (15) days.

(B) (i) A second offense may result in a suspension of up to thirty (30) days by the law enforcement agency. (ii) The law enforcement agency may request a hearing before the board for additional sanctions which may include a longer period of suspension from the nonconsent rotation list and a fine.

(i) A second offense may result in a suspension of up to thirty (30) days by the law enforcement agency.

(ii) The law enforcement agency may request a hearing before the board for additional sanctions which may include a longer period of suspension from the nonconsent rotation list and a fine.

(C) A third offense may result in a suspension of a towing company from the nonconsent rotation list for up to one (1) year and a fine.

(b) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(3) of this section, law enforcement shall establish a nonconsent rotation policy. (2) An adopted nonconsent rotation policy shall be reasonable and reflect the day-to-day operations of a towing company in the immediate area. (3) A law enforcement agency is not required to establish a nonconsent rotation policy required by subdivision (b)(1) of this section if: (A) The law enforcement agency has an existing nonconsent rotation policy or nonconsent towing service contract in place; and (B) The provisions of this section would have a negative impact on the law enforcement agency or nonconsent towing service contract. (4) A law enforcement agency shall provide each towing company that participates in the nonconsent rotation with a copy of the policy and each towing company operator shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of the policy.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (b)(3) of this section, law enforcement shall establish a nonconsent rotation policy.

(2) An adopted nonconsent rotation policy shall be reasonable and reflect the day-to-day operations of a towing company in the immediate area.

(3) A law enforcement agency is not required to establish a nonconsent rotation policy required by subdivision (b)(1) of this section if: (A) The law enforcement agency has an existing nonconsent rotation policy or nonconsent towing service contract in place; and (B) The provisions of this section would have a negative impact on the law enforcement agency or nonconsent towing service contract.

(A) The law enforcement agency has an existing nonconsent rotation policy or nonconsent towing service contract in place; and

(B) The provisions of this section would have a negative impact on the law enforcement agency or nonconsent towing service contract.

(4) A law enforcement agency shall provide each towing company that participates in the nonconsent rotation with a copy of the policy and each towing company operator shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has received a copy of the policy.

(c) (1) A towing company participating in a nonconsent rotation policy administered by law enforcement shall be licensed and permitted by the board. (2) Failure to properly license or renew with the board shall result in an immediate suspension until all permits are obtained. (3) In addition to any law enforcement nonconsent rotation policy, a tow operator shall comply with all of the statutes and rules administered by the board.

(1) A towing company participating in a nonconsent rotation policy administered by law enforcement shall be licensed and permitted by the board.

(2) Failure to properly license or renew with the board shall result in an immediate suspension until all permits are obtained.

(3) In addition to any law enforcement nonconsent rotation policy, a tow operator shall comply with all of the statutes and rules administered by the board.

(d) Following a suspension period of six (6) months or longer a towing company must reapply for a position on the nonconsent rotation list.

(e) Nothing in this act or rule adopted by the board shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement agency, city, or county from: (1) Enforcing any local nonconsent towing policies, rules, ordinances, or contracts; (2) Removing a towing company from the local towing rotation list; or (3) Assessing a fine, penalty, or other remedy available by law or under its contracts or policies.

(1) Enforcing any local nonconsent towing policies, rules, ordinances, or contracts;

(2) Removing a towing company from the local towing rotation list; or

(3) Assessing a fine, penalty, or other remedy available by law or under its contracts or policies.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1224,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-15-2203
Affidavit - Vehicle restored to original specifications required
Status: in_force

(a) Any person making application for an antique motor vehicle license plate under § 27-15-2202 shall transmit to the Office of Motor Vehicle an affidavit signed by the applicant stating that the motor vehicle described in the application is restored to its original specifications as closely as is reasonably possible and that the applicant will relinquish the antique motor vehicle license plate in the event that the motor vehicle is altered from its original specifications, except to the extent authorized or required by law. (b) (1) Beginning on January 1, 2006, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall require the owner of any antique motor vehicle licensed under this subchapter to provide the Office of Motor Vehicle proof of conformity with this subchapter. (2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the owner of an antique motor vehicle is in violation of this section, the antique motor vehicle license plate shall be seized by the Office of Motor Vehicle and the owner fined one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1983, No. 897, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-201.9a, 75-201.9b; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2005, No. 2324, § 2.

(a) Any person making application for an antique motor vehicle license plate under § 27-15-2202 shall transmit to the Office of Motor Vehicle an affidavit signed by the applicant stating that the motor vehicle described in the application is restored to its original specifications as closely as is reasonably possible and that the applicant will relinquish the antique motor vehicle license plate in the event that the motor vehicle is altered from its original specifications, except to the extent authorized or required by law.

(b) (1) Beginning on January 1, 2006, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall require the owner of any antique motor vehicle licensed under this subchapter to provide the Office of Motor Vehicle proof of conformity with this subchapter. (2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the owner of an antique motor vehicle is in violation of this section, the antique motor vehicle license plate shall be seized by the Office of Motor Vehicle and the owner fined one hundred dollars ($100).

(1) Beginning on January 1, 2006, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall require the owner of any antique motor vehicle licensed under this subchapter to provide the Office of Motor Vehicle proof of conformity with this subchapter.

(2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the owner of an antique motor vehicle is in violation of this section, the antique motor vehicle license plate shall be seized by the Office of Motor Vehicle and the owner fined one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1983, No. 897, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-201.9a, 75-201.9b; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2005, No. 2324, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-37-502
Performance ability
Status: in_force

(a) Every motor vehicle or combination of vehicles, at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service or foot brake, shall be capable of: (1) Developing a braking force that is not less than the percentage of its gross weight tabulated in this section for its classification; (2) Decelerating in a stop from not more than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) at not less than the feet-per-second tabulated in this section for its classification; and (3) Stopping from a speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) in not more than the distance tabulated in this section for its classification, the distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins. 1 Classification of vehicles and combinations 2 Braking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weight 3 Deceleration in feet per second 4 Brake system application and braking per second Passenger vehicles, not including buses ............ 52.8% 17 25 Single-unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) .................................... 43.5% 14 30 Single-unit two-axle vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, and buses not having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating ............................................. 43.5% 14 40 All other vehicles and combinations with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more ....... 43.5% 14 50 (b) Tests for deceleration and stopping distance shall be made on a substantially level, which is not to exceed plus or minus one percent (1%) grade, and dry, smooth, hard surface that is free from loose material. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 124; Pope's Dig., § 6784; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 51; 1965, No. 566, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-724.

(a) Every motor vehicle or combination of vehicles, at all times and under all conditions of loading, upon application of the service or foot brake, shall be capable of: (1) Developing a braking force that is not less than the percentage of its gross weight tabulated in this section for its classification; (2) Decelerating in a stop from not more than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) at not less than the feet-per-second tabulated in this section for its classification; and (3) Stopping from a speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) in not more than the distance tabulated in this section for its classification, the distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins. 1 Classification of vehicles and combinations 2 Braking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weight 3 Deceleration in feet per second 4 Brake system application and braking per second Passenger vehicles, not including buses ............ 52.8% 17 25 Single-unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) .................................... 43.5% 14 30 Single-unit two-axle vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, and buses not having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating ............................................. 43.5% 14 40 All other vehicles and combinations with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more ....... 43.5% 14 50

(1) Developing a braking force that is not less than the percentage of its gross weight tabulated in this section for its classification;

(2) Decelerating in a stop from not more than twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) at not less than the feet-per-second tabulated in this section for its classification; and

(3) Stopping from a speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) in not more than the distance tabulated in this section for its classification, the distance to be measured from the point at which movement of the service brake pedal or control begins. 1 Classification of vehicles and combinations 2 Braking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weight 3 Deceleration in feet per second 4 Brake system application and braking per second Passenger vehicles, not including buses ............ 52.8% 17 25 Single-unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) .................................... 43.5% 14 30 Single-unit two-axle vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, and buses not having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating ............................................. 43.5% 14 40 All other vehicles and combinations with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more ....... 43.5% 14 50

1 Classification of vehicles and combinations 2 Braking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weight 3 Deceleration in feet per second 4 Brake system application and braking per second Passenger vehicles, not including buses ............ 52.8% 17 25 Single-unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) .................................... 43.5% 14 30 Single-unit two-axle vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, and buses not having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating ............................................. 43.5% 14 40 All other vehicles and combinations with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more ....... 43.5% 14 50

1

Classification of vehicles and combinations

2

Braking force as a percentage of gross vehicle or combination weight

3

Deceleration in feet per second

4

Brake system application and braking per second

Passenger vehicles, not including buses ............

52.8%

17

25

Single-unit vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) ....................................

43.5%

14

30

Single-unit two-axle vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more, and buses not having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating .............................................

43.5%

14

40

All other vehicles and combinations with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) or more .......

43.5%

14

50

(b) Tests for deceleration and stopping distance shall be made on a substantially level, which is not to exceed plus or minus one percent (1%) grade, and dry, smooth, hard surface that is free from loose material.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 124; Pope's Dig., § 6784; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 51; 1965, No. 566, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-724.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-201
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue military service and veterans special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional military service and veterans special license plates. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue military service and veterans special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional military service and veterans special license plates.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-76-204
Public corporation status
Status: in_force

Upon creation of a regional mobility authority: (1) The regional mobility authority and its members shall: (A) Constitute a public corporation; and (B) Have perpetual succession; and (2) The regional mobility authority and its members may: (A) Contract and be contracted with; (B) Sue and be sued in tort to the extent that it has expressly waived liability in writing; and (C) Have and use a common seal. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

Upon creation of a regional mobility authority:

(1) The regional mobility authority and its members shall: (A) Constitute a public corporation; and (B) Have perpetual succession; and

(A) Constitute a public corporation; and

(B) Have perpetual succession; and

(2) The regional mobility authority and its members may: (A) Contract and be contracted with; (B) Sue and be sued in tort to the extent that it has expressly waived liability in writing; and (C) Have and use a common seal.

(A) Contract and be contracted with;

(B) Sue and be sued in tort to the extent that it has expressly waived liability in writing; and

(C) Have and use a common seal.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-701
Setting tolling fees, fare, and other charges on toll facility project
Status: in_force

(a) A regional mobility authority shall set tolls, fees, fares, or other charges at rates or amounts so that the aggregate of tolls, fees, fares, or other charges from the transportation project, together with other revenue of the project: (1) Provides toll facility project revenue sufficient to pay: (A) The toll facility project costs; (B) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the transportation project; and (C) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued for the toll facility project as those bonds become due and payable; and (2) Creates reserves for one (1) or more of the purposes stated under subdivision (a)(1) of this section. (b) A toll, fee, fare, or other charge imposed on an owner of a public utility facility shall be imposed in a manner that is competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory among similarly situated users of the toll facility project. (c) A toll, fee, fare, or other usage charge is not subject to supervision or regulation by any agency of this state or other governmental entity. (d) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this subchapter, a regional mobility authority's power to charge tolls for use of a toll facility project shall be subject to approval by the voters within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority as follows: (1) Voter approval of the initial imposition of the tolls, including the initial toll rate by the regional mobility authority; and (2) If revenue bonds are to be issued by the regional mobility authority to fund all or a portion of the costs of the toll facility project, voter approval of the development of the toll facility project, including the initial toll rate and the issuance of the maximum principal amount of bonded indebtedness. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A regional mobility authority shall set tolls, fees, fares, or other charges at rates or amounts so that the aggregate of tolls, fees, fares, or other charges from the transportation project, together with other revenue of the project: (1) Provides toll facility project revenue sufficient to pay: (A) The toll facility project costs; (B) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the transportation project; and (C) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued for the toll facility project as those bonds become due and payable; and (2) Creates reserves for one (1) or more of the purposes stated under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(1) Provides toll facility project revenue sufficient to pay: (A) The toll facility project costs; (B) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the transportation project; and (C) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued for the toll facility project as those bonds become due and payable; and

(A) The toll facility project costs;

(B) The cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the transportation project; and

(C) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued for the toll facility project as those bonds become due and payable; and

(2) Creates reserves for one (1) or more of the purposes stated under subdivision (a)(1) of this section.

(b) A toll, fee, fare, or other charge imposed on an owner of a public utility facility shall be imposed in a manner that is competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory among similarly situated users of the toll facility project.

(c) A toll, fee, fare, or other usage charge is not subject to supervision or regulation by any agency of this state or other governmental entity.

(d) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this subchapter, a regional mobility authority's power to charge tolls for use of a toll facility project shall be subject to approval by the voters within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority as follows: (1) Voter approval of the initial imposition of the tolls, including the initial toll rate by the regional mobility authority; and (2) If revenue bonds are to be issued by the regional mobility authority to fund all or a portion of the costs of the toll facility project, voter approval of the development of the toll facility project, including the initial toll rate and the issuance of the maximum principal amount of bonded indebtedness.

(1) Voter approval of the initial imposition of the tolls, including the initial toll rate by the regional mobility authority; and

(2) If revenue bonds are to be issued by the regional mobility authority to fund all or a portion of the costs of the toll facility project, voter approval of the development of the toll facility project, including the initial toll rate and the issuance of the maximum principal amount of bonded indebtedness.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-406 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-406
Eligibility for state aid - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) Before a municipality is eligible to receive benefits under this subchapter, the municipality through its mayor or chief executive officer shall agree to comply with the terms, provisions, and limitations of this subchapter. (b) (1) When a municipality meets the requirements of this subchapter and is eligible for state aid, the state aid engineer, as soon as practicable, shall notify the eligible municipality in writing. (2) The notice shall state that any state funds allocated to the municipality for state aid may be used for construction on the state aid system in the manner provided in this subchapter. Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 4, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; 1977, No. 809, § 2; 1977 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 3; 1979, No. 199, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-466; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) Before a municipality is eligible to receive benefits under this subchapter, the municipality through its mayor or chief executive officer shall agree to comply with the terms, provisions, and limitations of this subchapter.

(b) (1) When a municipality meets the requirements of this subchapter and is eligible for state aid, the state aid engineer, as soon as practicable, shall notify the eligible municipality in writing. (2) The notice shall state that any state funds allocated to the municipality for state aid may be used for construction on the state aid system in the manner provided in this subchapter.

(1) When a municipality meets the requirements of this subchapter and is eligible for state aid, the state aid engineer, as soon as practicable, shall notify the eligible municipality in writing.

(2) The notice shall state that any state funds allocated to the municipality for state aid may be used for construction on the state aid system in the manner provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 4, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; 1977, No. 809, § 2; 1977 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 3; 1979, No. 199, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-466; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-321 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-321
Sale of surplus highway property
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is empowered and authorized to: (1) Sell and convey any surplus land or real estate or any personal property or effects procured by or coming to the commission to which the commission or any member or officer therein holds title, or to which title was taken in the name of the State of Arkansas, in the settlement and procuring of rights-of-way for state highways, when lands so procured or obtained are not necessary for highway purposes; and (2) Sell and dispose of any real estate or other property procured or conveyed to the commission, any member or officer thereof, or to the State of Arkansas, in the settlement of any claims of the state against contractors growing out of or pertaining to any state highway construction or maintenance contract. (b) Before any sale of real estate or other assets shall be effective, it shall be approved by resolution of the commission in a regular meeting, or a special meeting called for that purpose. (c) The resolution shall be entered upon a record of the commission to be kept for that purpose, and a certified copy of the resolution signed by the presiding officer of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of its passage and adoption. (d) When the sale is approved by a resolution of the commission, then the chair or other presiding officer of the commission is authorized to execute to the county, city, incorporated town, person, company, or corporation purchasing the real estate or other property, a deed conveying all the right, title, interest, and equity of the commission, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the State of Arkansas in and to the lands. (e) Such deeds, when so executed, shall operate to convey to the purchaser any and all right, title, interest, and equity of the commission, the department, and the State of Arkansas in and to the lands so conveyed. (f) All proceeds arising from such sales shall be paid into and constitute a part of the state highway funds. Amended by Act 2017, No. 1036,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 402, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1933, No. 124, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6497, 6498; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-226, 76-227.

(a) The State Highway Commission is empowered and authorized to: (1) Sell and convey any surplus land or real estate or any personal property or effects procured by or coming to the commission to which the commission or any member or officer therein holds title, or to which title was taken in the name of the State of Arkansas, in the settlement and procuring of rights-of-way for state highways, when lands so procured or obtained are not necessary for highway purposes; and (2) Sell and dispose of any real estate or other property procured or conveyed to the commission, any member or officer thereof, or to the State of Arkansas, in the settlement of any claims of the state against contractors growing out of or pertaining to any state highway construction or maintenance contract.

(1) Sell and convey any surplus land or real estate or any personal property or effects procured by or coming to the commission to which the commission or any member or officer therein holds title, or to which title was taken in the name of the State of Arkansas, in the settlement and procuring of rights-of-way for state highways, when lands so procured or obtained are not necessary for highway purposes; and

(2) Sell and dispose of any real estate or other property procured or conveyed to the commission, any member or officer thereof, or to the State of Arkansas, in the settlement of any claims of the state against contractors growing out of or pertaining to any state highway construction or maintenance contract.

(b) Before any sale of real estate or other assets shall be effective, it shall be approved by resolution of the commission in a regular meeting, or a special meeting called for that purpose.

(c) The resolution shall be entered upon a record of the commission to be kept for that purpose, and a certified copy of the resolution signed by the presiding officer of the commission shall be prima facie evidence of its passage and adoption.

(d) When the sale is approved by a resolution of the commission, then the chair or other presiding officer of the commission is authorized to execute to the county, city, incorporated town, person, company, or corporation purchasing the real estate or other property, a deed conveying all the right, title, interest, and equity of the commission, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and the State of Arkansas in and to the lands.

(e) Such deeds, when so executed, shall operate to convey to the purchaser any and all right, title, interest, and equity of the commission, the department, and the State of Arkansas in and to the lands so conveyed.

(f) All proceeds arising from such sales shall be paid into and constitute a part of the state highway funds.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 1036,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 402, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1933, No. 124, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6497, 6498; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-226, 76-227.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-110
Automated enforcement device operated by county government or department of state government operating outside municipality - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle; (2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and (3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town. (b) Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality to detect or enforce: (1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or (2) An ordinance of the municipality. (c) (1) A county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone. (2) If a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation. (d) This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws. (e) Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a county government or a department of state government. Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3158, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 354, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 1.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle; (2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and (3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;

(A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and

(B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;

(2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and

(3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(b) Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality to detect or enforce: (1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or (2) An ordinance of the municipality.

(1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or

(2) An ordinance of the municipality.

(c) (1) A county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone. (2) If a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.

(1) A county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone.

(A) In a school zone;

(B) At a railroad crossing; or

(C) In a highway work zone.

(2) If a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.

(d) This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws.

(e) Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a county government or a department of state government.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3158, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 354, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-64-102
Gates and cattle guards
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any landowner of this state shall present proof to the county court that his or her land is located in a section where the land is subject to overflow, upon a proper order being entered, the landowner shall be permitted to construct a gate or cattle guard across any road traversing such lands. (b) Before any order is entered under the provisions of this section, notice shall be given of the intention to file a petition by the landowner by inserting a notice in some newspaper in the county at least twenty (20) days before hearing is had upon the petition. (c) Petition for a permit to construct a gate or cattle guard under this section shall be verified and supported by affidavits of at least three (3) qualified electors living near the land affected that the lands are subject to overflow and that the road referred to is a road that is not paved or a state road in the highway system and will not greatly inconvenience the traveling public. (d) No gate or cattle guard under the provisions of this section shall be permitted or authorized which will greatly inconvenience large numbers of the traveling public, or over or across a state road in the highway system or a paved road. If after the gate or cattle guard is permitted, proof is shown that it is a hazard to the traveling public, it must be ordered removed. (e) The order of the court shall be a complete defense against any charge or indictment of the owner for obstructing the public highway by the erection and maintaining of a gate. (f) Any person who shall willfully leave open any gate erected and constructed in compliance with this section, which gate has been kept and maintained in good order and repair, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not more than ten dollars ($10.00) for each offense. Acts 1895, No. 74, § 3, p. 98; 1899, No. 180, § 1, p. 317; C. & M. Dig., § 5254; Acts 1937, No. 383, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 6978-6982; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-113 -- 76-117.

(a) Whenever any landowner of this state shall present proof to the county court that his or her land is located in a section where the land is subject to overflow, upon a proper order being entered, the landowner shall be permitted to construct a gate or cattle guard across any road traversing such lands.

(b) Before any order is entered under the provisions of this section, notice shall be given of the intention to file a petition by the landowner by inserting a notice in some newspaper in the county at least twenty (20) days before hearing is had upon the petition.

(c) Petition for a permit to construct a gate or cattle guard under this section shall be verified and supported by affidavits of at least three (3) qualified electors living near the land affected that the lands are subject to overflow and that the road referred to is a road that is not paved or a state road in the highway system and will not greatly inconvenience the traveling public.

(d) No gate or cattle guard under the provisions of this section shall be permitted or authorized which will greatly inconvenience large numbers of the traveling public, or over or across a state road in the highway system or a paved road. If after the gate or cattle guard is permitted, proof is shown that it is a hazard to the traveling public, it must be ordered removed.

(e) The order of the court shall be a complete defense against any charge or indictment of the owner for obstructing the public highway by the erection and maintaining of a gate.

(f) Any person who shall willfully leave open any gate erected and constructed in compliance with this section, which gate has been kept and maintained in good order and repair, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not more than ten dollars ($10.00) for each offense.

Acts 1895, No. 74, § 3, p. 98; 1899, No. 180, § 1, p. 317; C. & M. Dig., § 5254; Acts 1937, No. 383, §§ 1-4; Pope's Dig., §§ 6978-6982; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-113 -- 76-117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-130 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-130
Bonds - Commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) Each commissioner of the State Highway Commission shall give bond, as required by law. (b) Upon appointment, the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall execute a bond to the State of Arkansas in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for faithful performance of his or her duties. (c) The premium on these bonds shall be paid out of the State Treasury from the annual appropriation for the commission. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 367, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 123, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.3, 76-201.4.

(a) Each commissioner of the State Highway Commission shall give bond, as required by law.

(b) Upon appointment, the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall execute a bond to the State of Arkansas in the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for faithful performance of his or her duties.

(c) The premium on these bonds shall be paid out of the State Treasury from the annual appropriation for the commission.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 367, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 123, §§ 3, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.3, 76-201.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-38-102
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200). Acts 1931, No. 165, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 3457; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1305.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200).

Acts 1931, No. 165, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 3457; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1305.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-304
Compact operative when executed and ratified
Status: in_force

(a) When the Chairman of the State Highway Commission shall have executed the compact on behalf of this state and shall cause a verified copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when the compact shall have been ratified by the State of Mississippi, then the compact shall become operative and effective as between the States of Arkansas and Mississippi. (b) The Chairman of the State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this state and the State of Mississippi with respect to ratifying the compact. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2108.

(a) When the Chairman of the State Highway Commission shall have executed the compact on behalf of this state and shall cause a verified copy thereof to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when the compact shall have been ratified by the State of Mississippi, then the compact shall become operative and effective as between the States of Arkansas and Mississippi.

(b) The Chairman of the State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this state and the State of Mississippi with respect to ratifying the compact.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2108.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-217 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-217
Additional lighting equipment generally
Status: in_force

(a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit an amber or white light without glare. (b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) running-board courtesy lamp on each side which shall emit a white or amber light without glare. (c) (1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) backup lamps, either separately or in combination with other lamps. (2) Any backup lamp shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion. (d) (1) (A) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps which may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (B) When so equipped, the warning lamps may be displayed in addition to any other warning signals required by this subchapter. (2) The lamps used to display the warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber. (3) The lamps used to display the warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red. (4) These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') under normal atmospheric conditions at night. (e) (1) Any commercial vehicle eighty inches (80") or more in overall width may be equipped with not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the front, which shall emit an amber light without glare, and not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the rear, which shall emit a red light without glare. (2) The lamps shall be placed in a row and may be mounted either horizontally or vertically. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 114; Pope's Dig., § 6774; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 49; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-712.

(a) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) side cowl or fender lamps which shall emit an amber or white light without glare.

(b) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than one (1) running-board courtesy lamp on each side which shall emit a white or amber light without glare.

(c) (1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) backup lamps, either separately or in combination with other lamps. (2) Any backup lamp shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.

(1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than two (2) backup lamps, either separately or in combination with other lamps.

(2) Any backup lamp shall not be lighted when the motor vehicle is in forward motion.

(d) (1) (A) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps which may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (B) When so equipped, the warning lamps may be displayed in addition to any other warning signals required by this subchapter. (2) The lamps used to display the warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber. (3) The lamps used to display the warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red. (4) These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') under normal atmospheric conditions at night.

(1) (A) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps which may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. (B) When so equipped, the warning lamps may be displayed in addition to any other warning signals required by this subchapter.

(A) Any vehicle may be equipped with lamps which may be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.

(B) When so equipped, the warning lamps may be displayed in addition to any other warning signals required by this subchapter.

(2) The lamps used to display the warning to the front shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall display simultaneously flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between white and amber.

(3) The lamps used to display the warning to the rear shall be mounted at the same level, and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and shall show simultaneously flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red.

(4) These warning lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') under normal atmospheric conditions at night.

(e) (1) Any commercial vehicle eighty inches (80") or more in overall width may be equipped with not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the front, which shall emit an amber light without glare, and not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the rear, which shall emit a red light without glare. (2) The lamps shall be placed in a row and may be mounted either horizontally or vertically.

(1) Any commercial vehicle eighty inches (80") or more in overall width may be equipped with not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the front, which shall emit an amber light without glare, and not more than three (3) identification lamps showing to the rear, which shall emit a red light without glare.

(2) The lamps shall be placed in a row and may be mounted either horizontally or vertically.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 114; Pope's Dig., § 6774; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 49; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-712.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-16-103
Provision of information
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall: (1) (A) Maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state; and (B) Make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section available at all state revenue offices; (2) By July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year; and (3) Make the information required under subdivision (a)(2) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2118, § 2.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall: (1) (A) Maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state; and (B) Make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section available at all state revenue offices; (2) By July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year; and (3) Make the information required under subdivision (a)(2) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website.

(1) (A) Maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state; and (B) Make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section available at all state revenue offices;

(A) Maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state; and

(B) Make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section available at all state revenue offices;

(2) By July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year; and

(3) Make the information required under subdivision (a)(2) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2118, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-66-602
County inmates working on roads
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It shall be lawful to provide in any highway charter for working the male county inmates of any county on the public roads and highways of that county. (2) But if the county inmates are to be worked in any district which is not coextensive with the county from which they came, then the working of inmates shall have to be approved by the county court having jurisdiction thereof, which approval shall rest in the sound discretion of the court, irrespective of any vote or endorsement by the electors of the district. (b) (1) Every charter providing for working county inmates shall provide for the appointment of proper overseers, guards, physicians, and other officers and employees necessary and convenient for the control and well-being of the inmates. (2) The overseers, guards, and other officers herein provided for the working of county inmates shall have the same powers and duties with reference to the inmates as sheriffs, jailers, or other peace officers have under similar circumstances. (c) (1) The expense of feeding, clothing, housing, and superintending county inmates shall be charged to the particular improvement district or county where they are worked according to the time they may be used in such district or county. (2) Each county shall be credited or paid the amount of costs incurred in the trial of every inmate, and the inmate shall receive the same credit per day on costs and fine or penalty as is now provided by law. (3) If county inmates are to be worked in any special improvement district, each county furnishing inmates may receive a flat compensation for their labor of not less than seventy-five cents (75¢) per day. (4) All payments and settlements provided in this section shall be made in cash. Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1913, No. 302, §§ 79-81; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5214-5216; Pope's Dig., §§ 6929-6931; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-524 -- 76-526.

(a) (1) It shall be lawful to provide in any highway charter for working the male county inmates of any county on the public roads and highways of that county. (2) But if the county inmates are to be worked in any district which is not coextensive with the county from which they came, then the working of inmates shall have to be approved by the county court having jurisdiction thereof, which approval shall rest in the sound discretion of the court, irrespective of any vote or endorsement by the electors of the district.

(1) It shall be lawful to provide in any highway charter for working the male county inmates of any county on the public roads and highways of that county.

(2) But if the county inmates are to be worked in any district which is not coextensive with the county from which they came, then the working of inmates shall have to be approved by the county court having jurisdiction thereof, which approval shall rest in the sound discretion of the court, irrespective of any vote or endorsement by the electors of the district.

(b) (1) Every charter providing for working county inmates shall provide for the appointment of proper overseers, guards, physicians, and other officers and employees necessary and convenient for the control and well-being of the inmates. (2) The overseers, guards, and other officers herein provided for the working of county inmates shall have the same powers and duties with reference to the inmates as sheriffs, jailers, or other peace officers have under similar circumstances.

(1) Every charter providing for working county inmates shall provide for the appointment of proper overseers, guards, physicians, and other officers and employees necessary and convenient for the control and well-being of the inmates.

(2) The overseers, guards, and other officers herein provided for the working of county inmates shall have the same powers and duties with reference to the inmates as sheriffs, jailers, or other peace officers have under similar circumstances.

(c) (1) The expense of feeding, clothing, housing, and superintending county inmates shall be charged to the particular improvement district or county where they are worked according to the time they may be used in such district or county. (2) Each county shall be credited or paid the amount of costs incurred in the trial of every inmate, and the inmate shall receive the same credit per day on costs and fine or penalty as is now provided by law. (3) If county inmates are to be worked in any special improvement district, each county furnishing inmates may receive a flat compensation for their labor of not less than seventy-five cents (75¢) per day. (4) All payments and settlements provided in this section shall be made in cash.

(1) The expense of feeding, clothing, housing, and superintending county inmates shall be charged to the particular improvement district or county where they are worked according to the time they may be used in such district or county.

(2) Each county shall be credited or paid the amount of costs incurred in the trial of every inmate, and the inmate shall receive the same credit per day on costs and fine or penalty as is now provided by law.

(3) If county inmates are to be worked in any special improvement district, each county furnishing inmates may receive a flat compensation for their labor of not less than seventy-five cents (75¢) per day.

(4) All payments and settlements provided in this section shall be made in cash.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1913, No. 302, §§ 79-81; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5214-5216; Pope's Dig., §§ 6929-6931; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-524 -- 76-526.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-309
Employment of professionals
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission may retain any professionals it deems necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, including, without limitation, legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

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

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-85-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 85 / Section 27-85-101
Conservation of bridges
Status: in_force

It is directed that the administrators of the various public highway, road, and street systems shall make every effort to conserve the safe function of the bridges under their jurisdiction pursuant to the findings and recommendations of the bridge safety inspections by the bridge inspection teams of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in accord with the national bridge inspection standards published in the Federal Register. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 430, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-3364.

It is directed that the administrators of the various public highway, road, and street systems shall make every effort to conserve the safe function of the bridges under their jurisdiction pursuant to the findings and recommendations of the bridge safety inspections by the bridge inspection teams of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in accord with the national bridge inspection standards published in the Federal Register.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 430, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 249, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-3364.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-212
Person
Status: in_force

"Person" means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, or any political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, individually or collectively, which shall include all counties, municipal corporations, public transit authorities, school districts, special improvement districts, and any other political subdivision. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1412; Acts 1987, No. 590, § 3.

"Person" means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, or any political subdivision of the State of Arkansas, individually or collectively, which shall include all counties, municipal corporations, public transit authorities, school districts, special improvement districts, and any other political subdivision.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1412; Acts 1987, No. 590, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-14-1306
Commercial vehicle temporary license plates
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to design and issue commercial vehicle temporary license plates for use in cases where commercial operators desire to operate temporarily in this state for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. (2) These license plates shall not be valid in any event for more than seventy-two (72) hours. (3) These license plates shall be issued for a fee of thirty-three dollars ($33.00). (4) These license plates may be issued for a single unit of a tractor-trailer combination. (b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this section. (c) This section is in no respect to be considered as a repeal of any of the motor vehicle laws already in effect, specifically §§ 27-14-1804 - 27-14-1806 and 27-14-2102 . This section shall be construed as supplementary thereto. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3105, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1179, §§ 1-3; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-293 -- 75-293.2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 589, §§ 1-3; reen. 1987, No. 992, §§ 1-3.

(a) (1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to design and issue commercial vehicle temporary license plates for use in cases where commercial operators desire to operate temporarily in this state for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours. (2) These license plates shall not be valid in any event for more than seventy-two (72) hours. (3) These license plates shall be issued for a fee of thirty-three dollars ($33.00). (4) These license plates may be issued for a single unit of a tractor-trailer combination.

(1) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to design and issue commercial vehicle temporary license plates for use in cases where commercial operators desire to operate temporarily in this state for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours.

(2) These license plates shall not be valid in any event for more than seventy-two (72) hours.

(3) These license plates shall be issued for a fee of thirty-three dollars ($33.00).

(4) These license plates may be issued for a single unit of a tractor-trailer combination.

(b) The Chief Fiscal Officer of the State is authorized to promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this section.

(c) This section is in no respect to be considered as a repeal of any of the motor vehicle laws already in effect, specifically §§ 27-14-1804 - 27-14-1806 and 27-14-2102 . This section shall be construed as supplementary thereto.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3105, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1179, §§ 1-3; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-293 -- 75-293.2; reen. Acts 1987, No. 589, §§ 1-3; reen. 1987, No. 992, §§ 1-3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-66-101
Construction and maintenance contracts between state and county
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with as many as two (2) counties of this state under the terms of which, in consideration of the sum agreed to be paid by the particular county, the commission will be authorized, permitted, and required to assume the work of construction, repair, and maintenance of all the county roads in the particular county or, part thereof that may be agreed upon in the contract. (2) The counties are authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with the commission. (b) The contracts authorized by this section may provide for the use of the machinery and equipment belonging to the county, or of the machinery and the equipment belonging to the commission, or the machinery and equipment of both, in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads. (c) No contract herein authorized shall be for a period extending beyond the end of the term for which the county judge of the contracting county was elected. (d) Nothing contained in this section shall have the effect of adding any county roads to the state highway system, nor shall any contracts remove from the county court of the contracting county exclusive jurisdiction over the roads within that county. (e) Nothing in this section shall reduce or diminish, or have any effect upon, the amount of money now paid by the state to the various counties for road purposes. Acts 1953, No. 114, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1034 -- 76-1038.

(a) (1) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with as many as two (2) counties of this state under the terms of which, in consideration of the sum agreed to be paid by the particular county, the commission will be authorized, permitted, and required to assume the work of construction, repair, and maintenance of all the county roads in the particular county or, part thereof that may be agreed upon in the contract. (2) The counties are authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with the commission.

(1) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with as many as two (2) counties of this state under the terms of which, in consideration of the sum agreed to be paid by the particular county, the commission will be authorized, permitted, and required to assume the work of construction, repair, and maintenance of all the county roads in the particular county or, part thereof that may be agreed upon in the contract.

(2) The counties are authorized and empowered to enter into contracts with the commission.

(b) The contracts authorized by this section may provide for the use of the machinery and equipment belonging to the county, or of the machinery and the equipment belonging to the commission, or the machinery and equipment of both, in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads.

(c) No contract herein authorized shall be for a period extending beyond the end of the term for which the county judge of the contracting county was elected.

(d) Nothing contained in this section shall have the effect of adding any county roads to the state highway system, nor shall any contracts remove from the county court of the contracting county exclusive jurisdiction over the roads within that county.

(e) Nothing in this section shall reduce or diminish, or have any effect upon, the amount of money now paid by the state to the various counties for road purposes.

Acts 1953, No. 114, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1034 -- 76-1038.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-217 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-217
Direction signs to institutions of higher education
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall design, erect, and maintain signs at the closest and all other proper exits and intersections of state and federal highways designating exits to any and all institutions of higher education and postsecondary vocational and technical schools, whether public or private, upon the request of the institution. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 390, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1979, No. 584, § 1; 1985, No. 803, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-564.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall design, erect, and maintain signs at the closest and all other proper exits and intersections of state and federal highways designating exits to any and all institutions of higher education and postsecondary vocational and technical schools, whether public or private, upon the request of the institution.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 390, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1979, No. 584, § 1; 1985, No. 803, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-564.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1421 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1421
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1130,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1342,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1130,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1342,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-311
Public records
Status: in_force

All records of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission made or kept pursuant to this subchapter shall be public records. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.

All records of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission made or kept pursuant to this subchapter shall be public records.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-310
Sources of repayment
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues and the general revenues of the state. (b) The bonds shall be payable first from the following designated revenues: (1) The portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state and designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and (2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq. (c) If the amount of designated revenues is insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. (d) In order to secure the payment of debt service, any trust instrument, resolution, or other document setting forth the security for the bondholders may provide for the direct payment of the federal highway assistance funds that are designated revenues directly into a trust fund or to a paying agent for the payment of debt service on the bonds. It shall not be necessary for the funds to be deposited into the State Treasury. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

(a) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues and the general revenues of the state.

(b) The bonds shall be payable first from the following designated revenues: (1) The portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state and designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and (2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.

(1) The portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state and designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds; and

(2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.

(c) If the amount of designated revenues is insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas.

(d) In order to secure the payment of debt service, any trust instrument, resolution, or other document setting forth the security for the bondholders may provide for the direct payment of the federal highway assistance funds that are designated revenues directly into a trust fund or to a paying agent for the payment of debt service on the bonds. It shall not be necessary for the funds to be deposited into the State Treasury.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-106
Local devices
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions shall place and maintain traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. (2) All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications. (b) Local authorities in exercising those functions referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the direction and control of the State Highway Commission. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 30; Pope's Dig., § 6688; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-503.

(a) (1) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions shall place and maintain traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. (2) All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications.

(1) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions shall place and maintain traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

(2) All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications.

(b) Local authorities in exercising those functions referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the direction and control of the State Highway Commission.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 30; Pope's Dig., § 6688; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-503.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-209
Tax or charge - Stream on state boundary
Status: in_force

When a navigable stream makes a part of the boundary line of this state, if any tax or charge shall be assessed or collected by any adjoining state for the privilege of a ferry landing on the shore or bank of another state from this state, then the same tax or duty shall be assessed and collected for like privilege of landing on the banks or shores of this state. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 4698; Pope's Dig., § 5797; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1706.

When a navigable stream makes a part of the boundary line of this state, if any tax or charge shall be assessed or collected by any adjoining state for the privilege of a ferry landing on the shore or bank of another state from this state, then the same tax or duty shall be assessed and collected for like privilege of landing on the banks or shores of this state.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 6; C. & M. Dig., § 4698; Pope's Dig., § 5797; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1706.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-108
Agreements for promoting highway programs
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with groups or associations for the promotion of highway programs. (b) Such agreements may contain provisions for collection and assessments of dues or contributions. Acts 1987, No. 742, § 21.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to enter into agreements with groups or associations for the promotion of highway programs.

(b) Such agreements may contain provisions for collection and assessments of dues or contributions.

Acts 1987, No. 742, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-225 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-225
The Gold Star Families Highway
Status: in_force

(a) To honor Arkansas's fallen service members, who have served this great country in the United States Armed Forces, and their families, each of the following routes is designated as a "Gold Star Families Highway": (1) The route along Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and (2) The route along Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, also known as "I-630", from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430. (b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs designating each route as a "Gold Star Families Highway" along: (1) Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and (2) I-630 from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1070,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 397, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 956,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) To honor Arkansas's fallen service members, who have served this great country in the United States Armed Forces, and their families, each of the following routes is designated as a "Gold Star Families Highway": (1) The route along Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and (2) The route along Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, also known as "I-630", from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430.

(1) The route along Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and

(2) The route along Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, also known as "I-630", from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430.

(b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs designating each route as a "Gold Star Families Highway" along: (1) Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and (2) I-630 from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430.

(1) Highway 163 North from its intersection with Highway 42 to its intersection with Highway 310; and

(2) I-630 from its intersection with I-30 to its intersection with I-430.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 1070,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 397, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 956,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-214
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) All bonds issued under this subchapter and interest thereon shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. (b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 13.

(a) All bonds issued under this subchapter and interest thereon shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes.

(b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-38-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 116, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1306.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 116, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-15-2208
Sale or transfer
Status: in_force

Legal transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle, assembled motor vehicle, or parts car of historic or special interest shall not be contingent upon any condition that would require the vehicle or parts car to be in operating condition at the time of the sale or transfer of ownership. Acts 1975, No. 334, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.13; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2011, No. 826, § 2.

Legal transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle, assembled motor vehicle, or parts car of historic or special interest shall not be contingent upon any condition that would require the vehicle or parts car to be in operating condition at the time of the sale or transfer of ownership.

Acts 1975, No. 334, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.13; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2011, No. 826, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-310
Destroyed or abandoned boats
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any motorboat numbered under the provisions of this subchapter shall be destroyed or abandoned, its owner shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within fifteen (15) days after the destruction or abandonment, and the certificate of number of the motorboat shall be terminated. (b) The secretary shall notify the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of the termination of any certificate of number. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4827, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 2003, No. 1774, § 10.

(a) Whenever any motorboat numbered under the provisions of this subchapter shall be destroyed or abandoned, its owner shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration within fifteen (15) days after the destruction or abandonment, and the certificate of number of the motorboat shall be terminated.

(b) The secretary shall notify the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of the termination of any certificate of number.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4827, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 2003, No. 1774, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-50-201
Provisions deemed cumulative
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be cumulative to the laws in force relating to the functions and duties imposed upon the Department of Arkansas State Police and its successor entities under the provisions of Acts 1953, No. 122, and acts amendatory thereto. It shall also be cumulative to laws in effect that were in effect prior to the enactment of Acts 1953, No. 122, which imposed duties upon the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, as well as their successor entities and officials, which were transferred to the Department of Arkansas State Police under the provisions of Acts 1953, No. 122, as amended. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4808, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 339, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 125, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.7.

This subchapter shall be cumulative to the laws in force relating to the functions and duties imposed upon the Department of Arkansas State Police and its successor entities under the provisions of Acts 1953, No. 122, and acts amendatory thereto. It shall also be cumulative to laws in effect that were in effect prior to the enactment of Acts 1953, No. 122, which imposed duties upon the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, as well as their successor entities and officials, which were transferred to the Department of Arkansas State Police under the provisions of Acts 1953, No. 122, as amended.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4808, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 339, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 125, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1426 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1426
Quail Forever special license plate
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Quail Forever special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The Quail Forever special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc., to be used exclusively in Arkansas to fund the conservation of quail through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (B) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4801, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 928,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Quail Forever special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

(b) The Quail Forever special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

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

(d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc., to be used exclusively in Arkansas to fund the conservation of quail through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (B) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

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

(2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc., to be used exclusively in Arkansas to fund the conservation of quail through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs; and

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

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc., to be used exclusively in Arkansas to fund the conservation of quail through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs; and

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

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

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

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

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

(e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc.

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

(2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Officer Committee of the Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever, a division of Pheasants Forever, Inc.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4801, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 928,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-308
Conditions when overtaking on right
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; and (3) Upon a one-way street or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one (1) direction of movement where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles. (b) (1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting this movement in safety. (2) In no event shall this movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 59; Pope's Dig., § 6717; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-610.

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn; (2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; and (3) Upon a one-way street or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one (1) direction of movement where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.

(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

(2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; and

(3) Upon a one-way street or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one (1) direction of movement where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.

(b) (1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting this movement in safety. (2) In no event shall this movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

(1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting this movement in safety.

(2) In no event shall this movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 59; Pope's Dig., § 6717; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-610.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-210
Penalties - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) A person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor upon conviction if he or she: (1) Operates a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy or proof of self-insurance in accordance with this chapter; (2) Operates a motor vehicle with notice of cancellation, recession, abrogation, or termination of insurance or registers or attempts to register a motor vehicle; (3) Operates a motor vehicle and, upon demand of a law enforcement officer, fails or refuses to present satisfactory evidence of insurance unless a law enforcement officer verifies motor vehicle liability insurance coverage through the online insurance verification system; (4) Operates a motor vehicle the registration of which is suspended or revoked under this chapter; or (5) Operates a motor vehicle and presents evidence of insurance when there is no valid insurance in effect on the motor vehicle as required by this chapter. (b) (1) A motor vehicle may be impounded at the discretion of a law enforcement officer if the operator fails to provide evidence of registration and insurance as required by § 27-22-104 . (2) Proof of registration and insurance may be verified through the online insurance verification system and other electronic means as necessary. (c) (1) For the purposes of this section, "operates a motor vehicle" or "operation of a motor vehicle" means that a motor vehicle has traveled any distance upon a public road or highway, even if a law enforcement officer has only observed the results of the distance traveled, including without limitation the motor vehicle's being stopped on or off the public road or highway after an accident. (2) A law enforcement officer is not required to have witnessed the operation of a motor vehicle by a person in order to issue a citation to that person under this section. (d) A person is guilty of a Class D felony if he or she knowingly: (1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits an insurance card in either paper form or electronic form to make it appear valid; or (2) Makes, sells, or otherwise makes available an invalid or counterfeit insurance card in either paper form or electronic form, or other evidence of insurance. (e) As used in this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required by § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 18, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

(a) A person is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor upon conviction if he or she: (1) Operates a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy or proof of self-insurance in accordance with this chapter; (2) Operates a motor vehicle with notice of cancellation, recession, abrogation, or termination of insurance or registers or attempts to register a motor vehicle; (3) Operates a motor vehicle and, upon demand of a law enforcement officer, fails or refuses to present satisfactory evidence of insurance unless a law enforcement officer verifies motor vehicle liability insurance coverage through the online insurance verification system; (4) Operates a motor vehicle the registration of which is suspended or revoked under this chapter; or (5) Operates a motor vehicle and presents evidence of insurance when there is no valid insurance in effect on the motor vehicle as required by this chapter.

(1) Operates a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy or proof of self-insurance in accordance with this chapter;

(2) Operates a motor vehicle with notice of cancellation, recession, abrogation, or termination of insurance or registers or attempts to register a motor vehicle;

(3) Operates a motor vehicle and, upon demand of a law enforcement officer, fails or refuses to present satisfactory evidence of insurance unless a law enforcement officer verifies motor vehicle liability insurance coverage through the online insurance verification system;

(4) Operates a motor vehicle the registration of which is suspended or revoked under this chapter; or

(5) Operates a motor vehicle and presents evidence of insurance when there is no valid insurance in effect on the motor vehicle as required by this chapter.

(b) (1) A motor vehicle may be impounded at the discretion of a law enforcement officer if the operator fails to provide evidence of registration and insurance as required by § 27-22-104 . (2) Proof of registration and insurance may be verified through the online insurance verification system and other electronic means as necessary.

(1) A motor vehicle may be impounded at the discretion of a law enforcement officer if the operator fails to provide evidence of registration and insurance as required by § 27-22-104 .

(2) Proof of registration and insurance may be verified through the online insurance verification system and other electronic means as necessary.

(c) (1) For the purposes of this section, "operates a motor vehicle" or "operation of a motor vehicle" means that a motor vehicle has traveled any distance upon a public road or highway, even if a law enforcement officer has only observed the results of the distance traveled, including without limitation the motor vehicle's being stopped on or off the public road or highway after an accident. (2) A law enforcement officer is not required to have witnessed the operation of a motor vehicle by a person in order to issue a citation to that person under this section.

(1) For the purposes of this section, "operates a motor vehicle" or "operation of a motor vehicle" means that a motor vehicle has traveled any distance upon a public road or highway, even if a law enforcement officer has only observed the results of the distance traveled, including without limitation the motor vehicle's being stopped on or off the public road or highway after an accident.

(2) A law enforcement officer is not required to have witnessed the operation of a motor vehicle by a person in order to issue a citation to that person under this section.

(d) A person is guilty of a Class D felony if he or she knowingly: (1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits an insurance card in either paper form or electronic form to make it appear valid; or (2) Makes, sells, or otherwise makes available an invalid or counterfeit insurance card in either paper form or electronic form, or other evidence of insurance.

(1) Alters, forges, or counterfeits an insurance card in either paper form or electronic form to make it appear valid; or

(2) Makes, sells, or otherwise makes available an invalid or counterfeit insurance card in either paper form or electronic form, or other evidence of insurance.

(e) As used in this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required by § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 19, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 18, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1212
Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to: (1) Operate a tow vehicle in violation of this subchapter; (2) Operate a tow vehicle without obtaining a tow vehicle safety permit as required by the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; (3) Operate a business engaging in nonconsent towing of vehicles without first obtaining the proper tow business license as required by the rules of the board; (4) Give false or forged evidence to the board or to any member or an employee thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license or a tow vehicle safety permit; (5) Use or attempt to use an expired, suspended, or revoked license or tow vehicle safety permit; or (6) Violate or aid or abet any violation of this subchapter. (b) The Division of Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and county and municipal authorities may enforce § 27-50-1101 et seq. and this subchapter. (c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any violation under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or to be imprisoned for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both. (d) The fines imposed and collected under this section shall be remitted as follows: (1) Fifty percent (50%) to the Administration of Justice Funds Section by the tenth day of each month on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section for deposit into the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board treasury fund; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) to the law enforcement agency issuing the violation. (e) Each day of an unlawful practice proscribed by this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 345, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1997, No. 392, § 5; 2005, No. 2211, § 6; 2007, No. 861, § 9; 2009, No. 644, § 1.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to: (1) Operate a tow vehicle in violation of this subchapter; (2) Operate a tow vehicle without obtaining a tow vehicle safety permit as required by the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board; (3) Operate a business engaging in nonconsent towing of vehicles without first obtaining the proper tow business license as required by the rules of the board; (4) Give false or forged evidence to the board or to any member or an employee thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license or a tow vehicle safety permit; (5) Use or attempt to use an expired, suspended, or revoked license or tow vehicle safety permit; or (6) Violate or aid or abet any violation of this subchapter.

(1) Operate a tow vehicle in violation of this subchapter;

(2) Operate a tow vehicle without obtaining a tow vehicle safety permit as required by the rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board;

(3) Operate a business engaging in nonconsent towing of vehicles without first obtaining the proper tow business license as required by the rules of the board;

(4) Give false or forged evidence to the board or to any member or an employee thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license or a tow vehicle safety permit;

(5) Use or attempt to use an expired, suspended, or revoked license or tow vehicle safety permit; or

(6) Violate or aid or abet any violation of this subchapter.

(b) The Division of Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and county and municipal authorities may enforce § 27-50-1101 et seq. and this subchapter.

(c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any violation under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or to be imprisoned for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both.

(d) The fines imposed and collected under this section shall be remitted as follows: (1) Fifty percent (50%) to the Administration of Justice Funds Section by the tenth day of each month on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section for deposit into the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board treasury fund; and (2) Fifty percent (50%) to the law enforcement agency issuing the violation.

(1) Fifty percent (50%) to the Administration of Justice Funds Section by the tenth day of each month on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section for deposit into the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board treasury fund; and

(2) Fifty percent (50%) to the law enforcement agency issuing the violation.

(e) Each day of an unlawful practice proscribed by this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 345, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1997, No. 392, § 5; 2005, No. 2211, § 6; 2007, No. 861, § 9; 2009, No. 644, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-212
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter. (b) Refunding bonds may be combined into a single issue with revenue bonds issued for the purpose of completing, reconstructing, or extending the turnpike project. (c) Refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded. (d) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement thereof, as shall be specified in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds. (e) The authorizing resolution and the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on turnpike project revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby. (f) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of revenue bonds. Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.

(a) Revenue bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding any bonds issued under this subchapter.

(b) Refunding bonds may be combined into a single issue with revenue bonds issued for the purpose of completing, reconstructing, or extending the turnpike project.

(c) Refunding bonds may either be sold or delivered in exchange for the bonds being refunded.

(d) If sold, the proceeds may be either applied to the payment of the bonds being refunded or deposited in trust and there maintained in cash or investments for the retirement thereof, as shall be specified in the authorizing resolution or trust indenture securing the refunding bonds.

(e) The authorizing resolution and the trust indenture securing the refunding bonds may provide that the refunding bonds shall have the same priority of lien on turnpike project revenues pledged for their payment as was enjoyed by the bonds refunded thereby.

(f) Refunding bonds shall be sold and secured in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter pertaining to the sale and security of revenue bonds.

Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-207
Maintenance generally - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "maintenance" means the constant making of all repairs necessary to preserve a smooth surface on the roads and to keep the bridges and culverts in a safe condition and shall include drainage work, the building of bridges and culverts, and the making of cuts and fills as the commission deems necessary to accomplish these purposes. (b) It shall be the duty of the State Highway Commission to begin as soon as practicable and continue the maintenance of all roads that are properly designated as state highways, to the end that every part of the state highways shall be properly, fairly, and equitably maintained and kept in repair. (c) So far as practicable, maintenance and repair shall be according to what is known as the patrol system. Laborers as are deemed necessary may be employed and kept continually on the roads, with the force, equipment, and materials that are necessary to perform the work. (d) The commission may make all necessary contracts, purchase all necessary equipment, supplies, and materials, and employ all necessary labor and is given all other necessary powers to provide for maintenance and shall pay for the same out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund. (e) (1) However, all contracts so let in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) made by the commission shall be let on a competitive basis to the lowest responsible bidder. (2) The commission may reject all bids. (3) All bids shall be sealed bids and shall be filed with the commission in open session and opened and tabulated during that session of the commission. (4) No such contract shall be valid unless signed by at least three (3) members of the commission and attested to by the secretary. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 18; Pope's Dig., § 6527; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-505.

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "maintenance" means the constant making of all repairs necessary to preserve a smooth surface on the roads and to keep the bridges and culverts in a safe condition and shall include drainage work, the building of bridges and culverts, and the making of cuts and fills as the commission deems necessary to accomplish these purposes.

(b) It shall be the duty of the State Highway Commission to begin as soon as practicable and continue the maintenance of all roads that are properly designated as state highways, to the end that every part of the state highways shall be properly, fairly, and equitably maintained and kept in repair.

(c) So far as practicable, maintenance and repair shall be according to what is known as the patrol system. Laborers as are deemed necessary may be employed and kept continually on the roads, with the force, equipment, and materials that are necessary to perform the work.

(d) The commission may make all necessary contracts, purchase all necessary equipment, supplies, and materials, and employ all necessary labor and is given all other necessary powers to provide for maintenance and shall pay for the same out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund.

(e) (1) However, all contracts so let in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) made by the commission shall be let on a competitive basis to the lowest responsible bidder. (2) The commission may reject all bids. (3) All bids shall be sealed bids and shall be filed with the commission in open session and opened and tabulated during that session of the commission. (4) No such contract shall be valid unless signed by at least three (3) members of the commission and attested to by the secretary.

(1) However, all contracts so let in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) made by the commission shall be let on a competitive basis to the lowest responsible bidder.

(2) The commission may reject all bids.

(3) All bids shall be sealed bids and shall be filed with the commission in open session and opened and tabulated during that session of the commission.

(4) No such contract shall be valid unless signed by at least three (3) members of the commission and attested to by the secretary.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 18; Pope's Dig., § 6527; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-505.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-133 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-133
Corruption in office
Status: in_force

Whoever, being a member of the State Highway Commission or an engineer, agent, or other employee, acting for or on behalf of the commission, shall accept or agree to accept, receive or agree to receive, ask or solicit, either directly or indirectly, and any person who shall give or offer to give, or promise, or cause or procure to be promised, offered, or given, either directly or indirectly, to any member of the commission, or any engineer, agent, or other employees acting for or on behalf of the commission, any moneys or any contract, promise, undertaking, obligation, gratuity, or security for the payment of money or for the delivery or conveyance of anything of value or any political appointment or influence, present, or reward or any employment or any other thing of value with the intent to have his or her decision or action on any question, matter, cause, or proceeding which may at the time be pending, or which may by law be brought before him or her in his or her official capacity or in his or her place of trust or profit, influenced thereby, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction, shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years and shall forever after be disqualified from holding any office of trust or profit, under the Arkansas Constitution or laws of this state. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 60; Pope's Dig., § 6910; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-222.

Whoever, being a member of the State Highway Commission or an engineer, agent, or other employee, acting for or on behalf of the commission, shall accept or agree to accept, receive or agree to receive, ask or solicit, either directly or indirectly, and any person who shall give or offer to give, or promise, or cause or procure to be promised, offered, or given, either directly or indirectly, to any member of the commission, or any engineer, agent, or other employees acting for or on behalf of the commission, any moneys or any contract, promise, undertaking, obligation, gratuity, or security for the payment of money or for the delivery or conveyance of anything of value or any political appointment or influence, present, or reward or any employment or any other thing of value with the intent to have his or her decision or action on any question, matter, cause, or proceeding which may at the time be pending, or which may by law be brought before him or her in his or her official capacity or in his or her place of trust or profit, influenced thereby, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction, shall be imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years and shall forever after be disqualified from holding any office of trust or profit, under the Arkansas Constitution or laws of this state.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 60; Pope's Dig., § 6910; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-222.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1020 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1020
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate such reasonable rules and prescribe such forms as are necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3099, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4569, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.32.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate such reasonable rules and prescribe such forms as are necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3099, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4569, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.32.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-75-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 75 / Section 27-75-104
Consent of United States Congress
Status: in_force

The authority shall have the power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; but, in the absence of the consent of Congress and until such consent is secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the party states, without the consent of Congress, to cooperate for the purpose enumerated in the compact and in the manner provided therein. Acts 1989, No. 622, § 4.

The authority shall have the power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; but, in the absence of the consent of Congress and until such consent is secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the party states, without the consent of Congress, to cooperate for the purpose enumerated in the compact and in the manner provided therein.

Acts 1989, No. 622, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-304
Special permit to move - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Manufactured home units may be lawfully moved interstate and intrastate on the highways, roads, and streets of this state by procuring a special permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) A permit shall be required for each single continuous movement of each manufactured home unit. (3) Manufactured home units in excess of sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width may be moved upon the public highways of this state by obtaining an emergency permit approved by the department. Factors to be considered in approval of the emergency permit shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Maximum overall width; (B) Distance to travel; (C) Condition of the highway; and (D) The volume and type of traffic. (4) No special permit shall be issued for any manufactured home unit exceeding eighteen feet (18') in width. (b) (1) The rules of the State Highway Commission, with respect to the movement of manufactured homes upon the highways of this state shall be equally applicable to the movement of manufactured homes upon city streets and county roads in this state. (2) No municipality or county shall require local permits, bonds, fees, or licenses for the interstate or intrastate movement of manufactured homes permitted by the department. (c) (1) Special permits required under this subchapter may be obtained from any department weigh station or from the central offices of the department, and the department shall charge a fee of seventeen dollars ($17.00) for the permit, provided that the manufactured home unit to be moved does not exceed sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width. (2) The department shall charge a fee of no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) if the manufactured home to be moved is greater than sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width but does not exceed eighteen feet (18') in width. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3140, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 332, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 264, § 3; 1985, No. 153, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-830; Acts 1993, No. 1113, § 1; 1999, No. 780, § 4; 2007, No. 639, § 5.

(a) (1) Manufactured home units may be lawfully moved interstate and intrastate on the highways, roads, and streets of this state by procuring a special permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) A permit shall be required for each single continuous movement of each manufactured home unit. (3) Manufactured home units in excess of sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width may be moved upon the public highways of this state by obtaining an emergency permit approved by the department. Factors to be considered in approval of the emergency permit shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Maximum overall width; (B) Distance to travel; (C) Condition of the highway; and (D) The volume and type of traffic. (4) No special permit shall be issued for any manufactured home unit exceeding eighteen feet (18') in width.

(1) Manufactured home units may be lawfully moved interstate and intrastate on the highways, roads, and streets of this state by procuring a special permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(2) A permit shall be required for each single continuous movement of each manufactured home unit.

(3) Manufactured home units in excess of sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width may be moved upon the public highways of this state by obtaining an emergency permit approved by the department. Factors to be considered in approval of the emergency permit shall include, but not be limited to: (A) Maximum overall width; (B) Distance to travel; (C) Condition of the highway; and (D) The volume and type of traffic.

(A) Maximum overall width;

(B) Distance to travel;

(C) Condition of the highway; and

(D) The volume and type of traffic.

(4) No special permit shall be issued for any manufactured home unit exceeding eighteen feet (18') in width.

(b) (1) The rules of the State Highway Commission, with respect to the movement of manufactured homes upon the highways of this state shall be equally applicable to the movement of manufactured homes upon city streets and county roads in this state. (2) No municipality or county shall require local permits, bonds, fees, or licenses for the interstate or intrastate movement of manufactured homes permitted by the department.

(1) The rules of the State Highway Commission, with respect to the movement of manufactured homes upon the highways of this state shall be equally applicable to the movement of manufactured homes upon city streets and county roads in this state.

(2) No municipality or county shall require local permits, bonds, fees, or licenses for the interstate or intrastate movement of manufactured homes permitted by the department.

(c) (1) Special permits required under this subchapter may be obtained from any department weigh station or from the central offices of the department, and the department shall charge a fee of seventeen dollars ($17.00) for the permit, provided that the manufactured home unit to be moved does not exceed sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width. (2) The department shall charge a fee of no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) if the manufactured home to be moved is greater than sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width but does not exceed eighteen feet (18') in width.

(1) Special permits required under this subchapter may be obtained from any department weigh station or from the central offices of the department, and the department shall charge a fee of seventeen dollars ($17.00) for the permit, provided that the manufactured home unit to be moved does not exceed sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width.

(2) The department shall charge a fee of no more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) if the manufactured home to be moved is greater than sixteen feet six inches (16' 6") in width but does not exceed eighteen feet (18') in width.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3140, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 332, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 264, § 3; 1985, No. 153, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-830; Acts 1993, No. 1113, § 1; 1999, No. 780, § 4; 2007, No. 639, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-203
Deposit in State Apportionment Fund
Status: in_force

All highway revenues shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Apportionment Fund. After deducting the amount of uncollected checks and reserving the amount as shall be required to liquidate claims for taxes erroneously paid, the Treasurer of State shall, on the last business day of each month, transfer these highway revenues in the amounts or proportions, and to the State Treasury funds, specified in § 27-70-206 . Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-332.

All highway revenues shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Apportionment Fund. After deducting the amount of uncollected checks and reserving the amount as shall be required to liquidate claims for taxes erroneously paid, the Treasurer of State shall, on the last business day of each month, transfer these highway revenues in the amounts or proportions, and to the State Treasury funds, specified in § 27-70-206 .

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-332.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-309
Venue for condemnation actions
Status: in_force

Actions by the State Highway Commission to condemn a right-of-way shall be brought in the county where the land is situated. Acts 1928 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6520; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-237.

Actions by the State Highway Commission to condemn a right-of-way shall be brought in the county where the land is situated.

Acts 1928 (Ex. Sess.), No. 2, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6520; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-237.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-53-105
Striking fixtures or other property upon highway
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact and of his or her name and address and of the license plate number of the vehicle he or she is driving. (B) Reasonable steps may include leaving the person's contact information with the damaged vehicle or personal property if the owner of the damaged vehicle or personal property is not present at the accident. (2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license and shall make report of the accident when and as required in § 27-53-202 . (b) An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state. Amended by Act 2017, No. 615,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 40; Pope's Dig., § 6698; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-905; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 4; 1995, No. 659, § 6.

(a) (1) (A) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact and of his or her name and address and of the license plate number of the vehicle he or she is driving. (B) Reasonable steps may include leaving the person's contact information with the damaged vehicle or personal property if the owner of the damaged vehicle or personal property is not present at the accident. (2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license and shall make report of the accident when and as required in § 27-53-202 .

(1) (A) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact and of his or her name and address and of the license plate number of the vehicle he or she is driving. (B) Reasonable steps may include leaving the person's contact information with the damaged vehicle or personal property if the owner of the damaged vehicle or personal property is not present at the accident.

(A) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact and of his or her name and address and of the license plate number of the vehicle he or she is driving.

(B) Reasonable steps may include leaving the person's contact information with the damaged vehicle or personal property if the owner of the damaged vehicle or personal property is not present at the accident.

(2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license and shall make report of the accident when and as required in § 27-53-202 .

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

Amended by Act 2017, No. 615,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 40; Pope's Dig., § 6698; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-905; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 4; 1995, No. 659, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-37-402
Metal studded tires lawful during prescribed period
Status: in_force

(a) It is lawful to use metal studded tires with studs protruding not more than one-sixteenth inch ( 1 / 16 ") from the surface of the rubber tread on motor vehicles operated on the public highways of this state during the period from November 15 of each year until April 15 of the following year. (b) If the United States Congress shall enact legislation, or if any agency of the United States Government shall adopt regulations prohibiting the use of metal studded tires on motor vehicles operated on the public highways, the provisions of this section authorizing the use of metal studded tires shall terminate. Thereafter, it shall be unlawful to use metal studded tires on vehicles operated on the public highways of this state at any time. (c) (1) It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle equipped with metal studded tires upon the highways of this state at any time other than the period prescribed in subsection (a) of this section. (2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Acts 1977, No. 94, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-731.1 -- 75-731.3.

(a) It is lawful to use metal studded tires with studs protruding not more than one-sixteenth inch ( 1 / 16 ") from the surface of the rubber tread on motor vehicles operated on the public highways of this state during the period from November 15 of each year until April 15 of the following year.

(b) If the United States Congress shall enact legislation, or if any agency of the United States Government shall adopt regulations prohibiting the use of metal studded tires on motor vehicles operated on the public highways, the provisions of this section authorizing the use of metal studded tires shall terminate. Thereafter, it shall be unlawful to use metal studded tires on vehicles operated on the public highways of this state at any time.

(c) (1) It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle equipped with metal studded tires upon the highways of this state at any time other than the period prescribed in subsection (a) of this section. (2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle equipped with metal studded tires upon the highways of this state at any time other than the period prescribed in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

Acts 1977, No. 94, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-731.1 -- 75-731.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-310
Contracts for work to be performed
Status: in_force

(a) All proposals covering work to be performed on state aid roads in each county in this state shall be under contract let and approved by the State Highway Commission upon a request from the county judge of the county and in accordance with the procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 , and other laws of this state pertaining to contracts for the construction of state highways, which laws shall be equally applicable to all contracts let by the commission for the construction of state aid roads under this subchapter. (b) The county judge of any county is authorized to submit bids for work to be performed on state aid roads under the provisions of this subchapter, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of a county judge to submit bids for work to be performed by county forces so long as the bids are in accordance with procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 , and the aggregate cost thereof does not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). Amended by Act 2023, No. 212,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2013, No. 299,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 12; 1985, No. 996, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-458; Acts 1997, No. 1091, § 1; 2007, No. 164, § 1.

(a) All proposals covering work to be performed on state aid roads in each county in this state shall be under contract let and approved by the State Highway Commission upon a request from the county judge of the county and in accordance with the procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 , and other laws of this state pertaining to contracts for the construction of state highways, which laws shall be equally applicable to all contracts let by the commission for the construction of state aid roads under this subchapter.

(b) The county judge of any county is authorized to submit bids for work to be performed on state aid roads under the provisions of this subchapter, and nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of a county judge to submit bids for work to be performed by county forces so long as the bids are in accordance with procedures prescribed in § 27-67-206 , and the aggregate cost thereof does not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

Amended by Act 2023, No. 212,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 299,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 12; 1985, No. 996, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-458; Acts 1997, No. 1091, § 1; 2007, No. 164, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-50-204
Division employees
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall establish rules governing employees of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) Employees of the division may be required to wear some type of regalia or uniform identifying the employees as members of the division. (c) All moneys coming into the hands of the employees in the enforcement of revenue laws shall be subject to rules and procedures as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall direct. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3147, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3146, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4809, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 342, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 40, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 125, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.9.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall establish rules governing employees of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(b) Employees of the division may be required to wear some type of regalia or uniform identifying the employees as members of the division.

(c) All moneys coming into the hands of the employees in the enforcement of revenue laws shall be subject to rules and procedures as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall direct.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3147, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3146, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4809, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 342, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 40, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 125, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-50-403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1963, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1040; Acts 1989, No. 935, § 1.

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

Acts 1963, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1040; Acts 1989, No. 935, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Permanent Trailer Licensing Act of 1979". Acts 1979, No. 671, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.1.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Permanent Trailer Licensing Act of 1979".

Acts 1979, No. 671, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-315 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-315
Title vests upon deposit
Status: in_force

Immediately upon the making of the deposit provided for in § 27-67-314 , title to the lands in fee simple, or a conditional fee if mineral rights are sought to be preserved to the property owner, or a lesser estate or interest therein as is specified in the declaration, shall vest in the persons entitled thereto. Acts 1953, No. 115, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-536.

Immediately upon the making of the deposit provided for in § 27-67-314 , title to the lands in fee simple, or a conditional fee if mineral rights are sought to be preserved to the property owner, or a lesser estate or interest therein as is specified in the declaration, shall vest in the persons entitled thereto.

Acts 1953, No. 115, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-536.