Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-903
Authority to cancel licenses
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) The Office of Driver Services is authorized to cancel any driver's license or identification card upon determining that: (i) The licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the driver's license or identification card under this chapter; (ii) The applicant failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application or committed any fraud in making the application; or (iii) The licensee possessed, used, or created a forged, altered, or fraudulent driver's license. (B) Upon cancellation of any such license, the Office of Driver Services may additionally suspend or revoke any validly issued license of any licensee found in possession of an invalid license or who has caused or assisted in the issuance of an invalid license. (2) The decision to suspend or revoke the original license of the licensee shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 27-16-907 . (b) Upon cancellation, the licensee must surrender the license so cancelled. (c) The Office of Driver Services shall not grant an application for a new license to any driver if the driver's previous license was cancelled, suspended, or revoked as a result of a determination that the applicant committed any fraud in making the application until the expiration of one (1) year after the cancellation, suspension, or revocation. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 25; Pope's Dig., § 6849; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-329; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 25; 1995, No. 483, § 1; 1999, No. 1077, § 1; 2005, No. 879, § 4; 2011, No. 194, § 3.

(a) (1) (A) The Office of Driver Services is authorized to cancel any driver's license or identification card upon determining that: (i) The licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the driver's license or identification card under this chapter; (ii) The applicant failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application or committed any fraud in making the application; or (iii) The licensee possessed, used, or created a forged, altered, or fraudulent driver's license. (B) Upon cancellation of any such license, the Office of Driver Services may additionally suspend or revoke any validly issued license of any licensee found in possession of an invalid license or who has caused or assisted in the issuance of an invalid license. (2) The decision to suspend or revoke the original license of the licensee shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 27-16-907 .

(1) (A) The Office of Driver Services is authorized to cancel any driver's license or identification card upon determining that: (i) The licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the driver's license or identification card under this chapter; (ii) The applicant failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application or committed any fraud in making the application; or (iii) The licensee possessed, used, or created a forged, altered, or fraudulent driver's license. (B) Upon cancellation of any such license, the Office of Driver Services may additionally suspend or revoke any validly issued license of any licensee found in possession of an invalid license or who has caused or assisted in the issuance of an invalid license.

(A) The Office of Driver Services is authorized to cancel any driver's license or identification card upon determining that: (i) The licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the driver's license or identification card under this chapter; (ii) The applicant failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application or committed any fraud in making the application; or (iii) The licensee possessed, used, or created a forged, altered, or fraudulent driver's license.

(i) The licensee was not entitled to the issuance of the driver's license or identification card under this chapter;

(ii) The applicant failed to give the required or correct information in his or her application or committed any fraud in making the application; or

(iii) The licensee possessed, used, or created a forged, altered, or fraudulent driver's license.

(B) Upon cancellation of any such license, the Office of Driver Services may additionally suspend or revoke any validly issued license of any licensee found in possession of an invalid license or who has caused or assisted in the issuance of an invalid license.

(2) The decision to suspend or revoke the original license of the licensee shall be made in accordance with the provisions of § 27-16-907 .

(b) Upon cancellation, the licensee must surrender the license so cancelled.

(c) The Office of Driver Services shall not grant an application for a new license to any driver if the driver's previous license was cancelled, suspended, or revoked as a result of a determination that the applicant committed any fraud in making the application until the expiration of one (1) year after the cancellation, suspension, or revocation.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 25; Pope's Dig., § 6849; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-329; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 25; 1995, No. 483, § 1; 1999, No. 1077, § 1; 2005, No. 879, § 4; 2011, No. 194, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-86-102
Mail carrier toll exemption
Status: in_force

All carriers of the United States mails over a designated route shall, if the route crosses a state-owned toll bridge, be exempt and relieved from the payment of toll for the privilege of using and crossing the bridge. This exemption shall apply only while the operator is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties as a mail carrier in the postal service of the United States Government. Acts 1935, No. 68, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6602; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-612.

All carriers of the United States mails over a designated route shall, if the route crosses a state-owned toll bridge, be exempt and relieved from the payment of toll for the privilege of using and crossing the bridge. This exemption shall apply only while the operator is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties as a mail carrier in the postal service of the United States Government.

Acts 1935, No. 68, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6602; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-87-303
Liability of sureties
Status: in_force

In all cases of recoveries against ferrykeepers for violations of this chapter, if after judgment execution shall be returned that there are no goods and chattels of the ferrykeeper whereupon to levy and make the money demanded in the execution, the justice shall issue a scire facias against the sureties of the ferrykeeper. If the securities do not show sufficient reason to the contrary, the justices shall enter judgment against the securities for the amount of debt as may be unsatisfied and issue execution therefor as in other cases. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 20; C. & M. Dig., § 4719; Pope's Dig., § 5818; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1717.

In all cases of recoveries against ferrykeepers for violations of this chapter, if after judgment execution shall be returned that there are no goods and chattels of the ferrykeeper whereupon to levy and make the money demanded in the execution, the justice shall issue a scire facias against the sureties of the ferrykeeper. If the securities do not show sufficient reason to the contrary, the justices shall enter judgment against the securities for the amount of debt as may be unsatisfied and issue execution therefor as in other cases.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 20; C. & M. Dig., § 4719; Pope's Dig., § 5818; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1717.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-76-303
Membership on board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the structure of the board of directors is otherwise specified in the agreement establishing the regional mobility authority, the board of directors of a regional mobility authority shall consist of no fewer than five (5) directors as provided under this section. (b) (1) The board of directors shall include the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority. (2) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then mayors or designated representatives of the cities of the second class that are members of the regional mobility authority are appointed to the board of directors in descending order of population as determined by the last federal decennial census until five (5) directors have been appointed. (3) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority shall: (A) Each appoint an additional director to the board of directors; and (B) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirement of subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section, continue to appoint additional directors to the board of directors until: (i) The number of directors is at least five (5); and (ii) Each county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and each mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority has appointed an equal number of directors to the board of directors. (c) The designated representative of a county judge or mayor under subsection (b) of this section shall be a qualified elector of the jurisdiction that the designated representative is appointed to represent. (d) If a city of the second class becomes a city of the first class and is a member of the regional mobility authority, the mayor of that city or designated representative shall become a director. (e) Membership of cities of the second class on the board of directors shall be adjusted after each federal decennial census. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) Unless the structure of the board of directors is otherwise specified in the agreement establishing the regional mobility authority, the board of directors of a regional mobility authority shall consist of no fewer than five (5) directors as provided under this section.

(b) (1) The board of directors shall include the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority. (2) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then mayors or designated representatives of the cities of the second class that are members of the regional mobility authority are appointed to the board of directors in descending order of population as determined by the last federal decennial census until five (5) directors have been appointed. (3) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority shall: (A) Each appoint an additional director to the board of directors; and (B) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirement of subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section, continue to appoint additional directors to the board of directors until: (i) The number of directors is at least five (5); and (ii) Each county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and each mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority has appointed an equal number of directors to the board of directors.

(1) The board of directors shall include the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority.

(2) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivision (b)(1) of this section, then mayors or designated representatives of the cities of the second class that are members of the regional mobility authority are appointed to the board of directors in descending order of population as determined by the last federal decennial census until five (5) directors have been appointed.

(3) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirements of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section, the county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and the mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority shall: (A) Each appoint an additional director to the board of directors; and (B) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirement of subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section, continue to appoint additional directors to the board of directors until: (i) The number of directors is at least five (5); and (ii) Each county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and each mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority has appointed an equal number of directors to the board of directors.

(A) Each appoint an additional director to the board of directors; and

(B) If the number of directors is fewer than five (5) after fulfilling the requirement of subdivision (b)(3)(A) of this section, continue to appoint additional directors to the board of directors until: (i) The number of directors is at least five (5); and (ii) Each county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and each mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority has appointed an equal number of directors to the board of directors.

(i) The number of directors is at least five (5); and

(ii) Each county judge or designated representative of each county that is a member of the regional mobility authority and each mayor or designated representative of each city of the first class that is a member of the regional mobility authority has appointed an equal number of directors to the board of directors.

(c) The designated representative of a county judge or mayor under subsection (b) of this section shall be a qualified elector of the jurisdiction that the designated representative is appointed to represent.

(d) If a city of the second class becomes a city of the first class and is a member of the regional mobility authority, the mayor of that city or designated representative shall become a director.

(e) Membership of cities of the second class on the board of directors shall be adjusted after each federal decennial census.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-76-505
Condemnation proceedings and judgment
Status: in_force

(a) The circuit court shall impanel a jury of twelve (12) persons, as in other civil cases, to ascertain the amount of compensation that the regional mobility authority shall pay for the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement which the regional mobility authority is taking. (b) The matter shall proceed and be determined as in other civil cases. (c) In all cases of infants or incompetent persons, when no legal representative or guardian appears in their behalf at the hearing, it shall be the duty of the circuit court to appoint a guardian ad litem who shall represent their interest for all purposes. (d) Compensation shall be ascertained and awarded in the proceeding and established by judgment therein. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) The circuit court shall impanel a jury of twelve (12) persons, as in other civil cases, to ascertain the amount of compensation that the regional mobility authority shall pay for the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement which the regional mobility authority is taking.

(b) The matter shall proceed and be determined as in other civil cases.

(c) In all cases of infants or incompetent persons, when no legal representative or guardian appears in their behalf at the hearing, it shall be the duty of the circuit court to appoint a guardian ad litem who shall represent their interest for all purposes.

(d) Compensation shall be ascertained and awarded in the proceeding and established by judgment therein.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-302
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the general welfare of the traveling public and the Arkansas economy. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2702.

It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the general welfare of the traveling public and the Arkansas economy.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-801 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-14-801
Compliance required
Status: in_force

No conditional sale contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance or title retention instrument upon a vehicle, of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state other than a lien dependent upon possession, is valid as against the creditors of an owner acquiring a lien by levy or attachment or subsequent purchasers or encumbrances, with or without notice, until the requirements of this subchapter have been complied with. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 60; 1951, No. 208, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 9; 1973, No. 596, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-160.

No conditional sale contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance or title retention instrument upon a vehicle, of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state other than a lien dependent upon possession, is valid as against the creditors of an owner acquiring a lien by levy or attachment or subsequent purchasers or encumbrances, with or without notice, until the requirements of this subchapter have been complied with.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 60; 1951, No. 208, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 9; 1973, No. 596, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-160.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-604
Bond resolution required
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued in accordance with this chapter shall be authorized by resolution of the board of directors of the regional mobility authority. (b) The bonds may be issued as registered bonds and may be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination or in another form. (c) As determined in the bond resolution, the bonds of each issue shall: (1) Be dated; (2) Bear interest at the rate or rates provided by the bond resolution beginning on the dates provided by the bond resolution as authorized by law or bear no interest; (3) Mature at the time or times provided by the bond resolution, not exceeding forty (40) years from their date or dates; and (4) Be made redeemable before maturity at the price or prices and under the terms provided by the bond resolution. (d) As determined in the bond resolution, the bonds of each issue may: (1) Be in the form and denominations determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority; (2) Be payable at the places within or without the state determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority; or (3) Contain the terms and conditions determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority. (e) The bonds shall have all of the qualities of and shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration as set forth in this section. (f) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority deem to be reasonable and desirable, including without limitation those pertaining to the: (1) Maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) Nature and extent of any security for payment of the bonds; (3) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (4) Collection and disposition of revenues; (5) Investment for authorized purposes; and (6) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (g) (1) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture between the regional mobility authority and any financial institution within or without the State of Arkansas. (2) The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority, including without limitation those pertaining to the: (A) Maintenance of various funds and reserves; (B) Nature and extent of any security for the payment of the bonds; (C) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (D) Collection and disposition of revenues; (E) Investment and reinvestment of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (F) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (h) (1) An authorizing resolution and trust indenture relating to the issuance and security of the bonds shall constitute a contract between the regional mobility authority and the holders or registered owners of the bonds. (2) The contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations in the contract shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract, and the covenants, agreements, and obligations of the regional mobility authority may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity. (i) (1) The resolution shall fix the minimum fees, fares, tolls, or charges to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, with exceptions as may be provided in the resolution, and shall pledge the revenues derived from the regional mobility authority's transportation system or any specified portion of the regional mobility authority's transportation system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest on the bonds. (2) The rates to be charged for the use of the regional mobility authority's transportation system shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of all principal of and interest on all bonds when due. (j) (1) Additional bonds may be issued in the same manner to pay the costs of a transportation project. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the bond resolution, the additional bonds shall be on a parity, without preference or priority, with bonds previously issued and payable from the revenue of the transportation project. (3) A regional mobility authority may issue bonds for a transportation project secured by a lien on the revenue of the transportation project subordinate to the lien on the revenue securing other bonds issued for the transportation project. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) Bonds issued in accordance with this chapter shall be authorized by resolution of the board of directors of the regional mobility authority.

(b) The bonds may be issued as registered bonds and may be exchangeable for bonds of another denomination or in another form.

(c) As determined in the bond resolution, the bonds of each issue shall: (1) Be dated; (2) Bear interest at the rate or rates provided by the bond resolution beginning on the dates provided by the bond resolution as authorized by law or bear no interest; (3) Mature at the time or times provided by the bond resolution, not exceeding forty (40) years from their date or dates; and (4) Be made redeemable before maturity at the price or prices and under the terms provided by the bond resolution.

(1) Be dated;

(2) Bear interest at the rate or rates provided by the bond resolution beginning on the dates provided by the bond resolution as authorized by law or bear no interest;

(3) Mature at the time or times provided by the bond resolution, not exceeding forty (40) years from their date or dates; and

(4) Be made redeemable before maturity at the price or prices and under the terms provided by the bond resolution.

(d) As determined in the bond resolution, the bonds of each issue may: (1) Be in the form and denominations determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority; (2) Be payable at the places within or without the state determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority; or (3) Contain the terms and conditions determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority.

(1) Be in the form and denominations determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority;

(2) Be payable at the places within or without the state determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority; or

(3) Contain the terms and conditions determined by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority.

(e) The bonds shall have all of the qualities of and shall be deemed to be negotiable instruments under the laws of the State of Arkansas, subject to provisions as to registration as set forth in this section.

(f) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority deem to be reasonable and desirable, including without limitation those pertaining to the: (1) Maintenance of various funds and reserves; (2) Nature and extent of any security for payment of the bonds; (3) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (4) Collection and disposition of revenues; (5) Investment for authorized purposes; and (6) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) Maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(2) Nature and extent of any security for payment of the bonds;

(3) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(4) Collection and disposition of revenues;

(5) Investment for authorized purposes; and

(6) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(g) (1) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture between the regional mobility authority and any financial institution within or without the State of Arkansas. (2) The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority, including without limitation those pertaining to the: (A) Maintenance of various funds and reserves; (B) Nature and extent of any security for the payment of the bonds; (C) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (D) Collection and disposition of revenues; (E) Investment and reinvestment of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (F) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) The authorizing resolution may provide for the execution of a trust indenture between the regional mobility authority and any financial institution within or without the State of Arkansas.

(2) The trust indenture may contain any terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority, including without limitation those pertaining to the: (A) Maintenance of various funds and reserves; (B) Nature and extent of any security for the payment of the bonds; (C) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds; (D) Collection and disposition of revenues; (E) Investment and reinvestment of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and (F) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(A) Maintenance of various funds and reserves;

(B) Nature and extent of any security for the payment of the bonds;

(C) Custody and application of the proceeds of the bonds;

(D) Collection and disposition of revenues;

(E) Investment and reinvestment of any moneys during periods not needed for authorized purposes; and

(F) Rights, duties, and obligations of the regional mobility authority and the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(h) (1) An authorizing resolution and trust indenture relating to the issuance and security of the bonds shall constitute a contract between the regional mobility authority and the holders or registered owners of the bonds. (2) The contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations in the contract shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract, and the covenants, agreements, and obligations of the regional mobility authority may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity.

(1) An authorizing resolution and trust indenture relating to the issuance and security of the bonds shall constitute a contract between the regional mobility authority and the holders or registered owners of the bonds.

(2) The contract and all covenants, agreements, and obligations in the contract shall be promptly performed in strict compliance with the terms and provisions of the contract, and the covenants, agreements, and obligations of the regional mobility authority may be enforced by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding at law or in equity.

(i) (1) The resolution shall fix the minimum fees, fares, tolls, or charges to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, with exceptions as may be provided in the resolution, and shall pledge the revenues derived from the regional mobility authority's transportation system or any specified portion of the regional mobility authority's transportation system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest on the bonds. (2) The rates to be charged for the use of the regional mobility authority's transportation system shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of all principal of and interest on all bonds when due.

(1) The resolution shall fix the minimum fees, fares, tolls, or charges to be collected prior to the payment of all of the bonds, with exceptions as may be provided in the resolution, and shall pledge the revenues derived from the regional mobility authority's transportation system or any specified portion of the regional mobility authority's transportation system for the purpose of paying the bonds and interest on the bonds.

(2) The rates to be charged for the use of the regional mobility authority's transportation system shall be sufficient to provide for the payment of all principal of and interest on all bonds when due.

(j) (1) Additional bonds may be issued in the same manner to pay the costs of a transportation project. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the bond resolution, the additional bonds shall be on a parity, without preference or priority, with bonds previously issued and payable from the revenue of the transportation project. (3) A regional mobility authority may issue bonds for a transportation project secured by a lien on the revenue of the transportation project subordinate to the lien on the revenue securing other bonds issued for the transportation project.

(1) Additional bonds may be issued in the same manner to pay the costs of a transportation project.

(2) Unless otherwise provided in the bond resolution, the additional bonds shall be on a parity, without preference or priority, with bonds previously issued and payable from the revenue of the transportation project.

(3) A regional mobility authority may issue bonds for a transportation project secured by a lien on the revenue of the transportation project subordinate to the lien on the revenue securing other bonds issued for the transportation project.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 7, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-16-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Act". Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 44; Pope's Dig., § 6868; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-348; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 1.

This chapter may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Act".

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 18, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 44; Pope's Dig., § 6868; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-348; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-14-1604
Issuance of new title in the event of severance - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Lender applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is a lender that holds a lien, security interest, or encumbrance against the manufactured home or mobile home for which a title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 ; and (2) "Owner applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is the owner or purchaser of the manufactured home or mobile home. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a new certificate of title for a manufactured home or mobile home to be severed from the real estate to which it is affixed upon receipt of the following from a lender applicant or an owner applicant: (1) A completed application for title accompanied by payment of a registration fee of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) and a title fee of ten dollars ($10.00); (2) Proof of payment of the current year's property taxes, if any; (3) The following information: (A) A statement from: (i) The owner applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home; or (ii) The lender applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home other than that of the lender applicant; and (B) A statement from an attorney licensed to practice law in Arkansas or a title insurance agent licensed in Arkansas that the manufactured home or mobile home is free and clear of, or has been released from, all recorded liens, security interests, or encumbrances other than that of a lender applicant; (4) (A) A copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home was affixed. (B) The affidavit of severance shall include the name, residence, and mailing address of the applicant and a description of the manufactured home or mobile home, including without limitation the name of the manufacturer, make, model name, model year, dimensions, and the manufacturer's serial number of the manufactured home or mobile home; and (5) Relevant supporting documents and recording information concerning a lien, security interest, or encumbrance upon the manufactured home or mobile home if requested by the department. (c) The department shall record the lien of a lender applicant on the certificate of title to be issued under this section upon receipt of a copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien as required under § 27-14-802 . (d) The department shall also issue a new certificate of title for a manufactured home or mobile home to be severed from the real estate to which it is affixed if the applicant: (1) Presents a court order directing the department to issue a new title and submits an application for issuance of a new certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed; or (2) Follows the bonded title procedure under § 27-14-409(c) , and submits an application for cancellation of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of affixation to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed. (e) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules to implement and administer this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4597, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 592,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Lender applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is a lender that holds a lien, security interest, or encumbrance against the manufactured home or mobile home for which a title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 ; and (2) "Owner applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is the owner or purchaser of the manufactured home or mobile home.

(1) "Lender applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is a lender that holds a lien, security interest, or encumbrance against the manufactured home or mobile home for which a title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 ; and

(2) "Owner applicant" means an individual or entity that intends to sever a manufactured home or mobile home from the real estate to which it is affixed and is the owner or purchaser of the manufactured home or mobile home.

(b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a new certificate of title for a manufactured home or mobile home to be severed from the real estate to which it is affixed upon receipt of the following from a lender applicant or an owner applicant: (1) A completed application for title accompanied by payment of a registration fee of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) and a title fee of ten dollars ($10.00); (2) Proof of payment of the current year's property taxes, if any; (3) The following information: (A) A statement from: (i) The owner applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home; or (ii) The lender applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home other than that of the lender applicant; and (B) A statement from an attorney licensed to practice law in Arkansas or a title insurance agent licensed in Arkansas that the manufactured home or mobile home is free and clear of, or has been released from, all recorded liens, security interests, or encumbrances other than that of a lender applicant; (4) (A) A copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home was affixed. (B) The affidavit of severance shall include the name, residence, and mailing address of the applicant and a description of the manufactured home or mobile home, including without limitation the name of the manufacturer, make, model name, model year, dimensions, and the manufacturer's serial number of the manufactured home or mobile home; and (5) Relevant supporting documents and recording information concerning a lien, security interest, or encumbrance upon the manufactured home or mobile home if requested by the department.

(1) A completed application for title accompanied by payment of a registration fee of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) and a title fee of ten dollars ($10.00);

(2) Proof of payment of the current year's property taxes, if any;

(3) The following information: (A) A statement from: (i) The owner applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home; or (ii) The lender applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home other than that of the lender applicant; and (B) A statement from an attorney licensed to practice law in Arkansas or a title insurance agent licensed in Arkansas that the manufactured home or mobile home is free and clear of, or has been released from, all recorded liens, security interests, or encumbrances other than that of a lender applicant;

(A) A statement from: (i) The owner applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home; or (ii) The lender applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home other than that of the lender applicant; and

(i) The owner applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home; or

(ii) The lender applicant that there are no liens, security interests, or encumbrances upon the manufactured home or mobile home other than that of the lender applicant; and

(B) A statement from an attorney licensed to practice law in Arkansas or a title insurance agent licensed in Arkansas that the manufactured home or mobile home is free and clear of, or has been released from, all recorded liens, security interests, or encumbrances other than that of a lender applicant;

(4) (A) A copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home was affixed. (B) The affidavit of severance shall include the name, residence, and mailing address of the applicant and a description of the manufactured home or mobile home, including without limitation the name of the manufacturer, make, model name, model year, dimensions, and the manufacturer's serial number of the manufactured home or mobile home; and

(A) A copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home was affixed.

(B) The affidavit of severance shall include the name, residence, and mailing address of the applicant and a description of the manufactured home or mobile home, including without limitation the name of the manufacturer, make, model name, model year, dimensions, and the manufacturer's serial number of the manufactured home or mobile home; and

(5) Relevant supporting documents and recording information concerning a lien, security interest, or encumbrance upon the manufactured home or mobile home if requested by the department.

(c) The department shall record the lien of a lender applicant on the certificate of title to be issued under this section upon receipt of a copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien as required under § 27-14-802 .

(d) The department shall also issue a new certificate of title for a manufactured home or mobile home to be severed from the real estate to which it is affixed if the applicant: (1) Presents a court order directing the department to issue a new title and submits an application for issuance of a new certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed; or (2) Follows the bonded title procedure under § 27-14-409(c) , and submits an application for cancellation of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of affixation to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed.

(1) Presents a court order directing the department to issue a new title and submits an application for issuance of a new certificate of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of severance to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed; or

(2) Follows the bonded title procedure under § 27-14-409(c) , and submits an application for cancellation of title or manufacturer's certificate of origin and a copy of an affidavit of affixation to be recorded under § 14-15-402 in the county in which the manufactured home or mobile home is to be affixed.

(e) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4597, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 592,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-605
Sale
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold in the manner, either at public or private sale, and upon the terms that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority determines to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes of the regional mobility authority. (b) The bonds may be sold at a price that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority determine to be in the best interest of the regional mobility authority, including sale at discount. (c) (1) The bonds shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature of the chair of the regional mobility authority and the manual or facsimile signature of the secretary of the regional mobility authority or any other officer of the regional mobility authority authorized to do so by resolution of the board of directors. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds shall cease to be the officers before delivery of the bonds, their signatures nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes. (d) Each bond shall be impressed or imprinted with the seal of the regional mobility authority. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 8, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) The bonds may be sold in the manner, either at public or private sale, and upon the terms that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority determines to be reasonable and expedient for effectuating the purposes of the regional mobility authority.

(b) The bonds may be sold at a price that the board of directors of the regional mobility authority determine to be in the best interest of the regional mobility authority, including sale at discount.

(c) (1) The bonds shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature of the chair of the regional mobility authority and the manual or facsimile signature of the secretary of the regional mobility authority or any other officer of the regional mobility authority authorized to do so by resolution of the board of directors. (2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds shall cease to be the officers before delivery of the bonds, their signatures nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(1) The bonds shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature of the chair of the regional mobility authority and the manual or facsimile signature of the secretary of the regional mobility authority or any other officer of the regional mobility authority authorized to do so by resolution of the board of directors.

(2) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on the bonds shall cease to be the officers before delivery of the bonds, their signatures nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes.

(d) Each bond shall be impressed or imprinted with the seal of the regional mobility authority.

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

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1411 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1411
Little Rock Air Force Base
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Little Rock Air Force Base in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The special Little Rock Air Force Base motor vehicle license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with Airpower Arkansas; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The secretary shall determine the cost for the issuance of the special license plate under this section as follows: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design, which shall be based on the cost of the initial order; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design. (d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the design-use contribution by Airpower Arkansas. (B) The department shall remit the fees collected under this subdivision (d)(2) on a monthly basis to Airpower Arkansas; and (3) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) that is: (A) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; (B) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds deposited for the benefit of the division; and (C) Not 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 Airpower Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4781, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4780, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 407,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Little Rock Air Force Base in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

(b) The special Little Rock Air Force Base motor vehicle license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with Airpower Arkansas; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with Airpower Arkansas; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

(c) The secretary shall determine the cost for the issuance of the special license plate under this section as follows: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design, which shall be based on the cost of the initial order; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design.

(1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design, which shall be based on the cost of the initial order;

(2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or

(3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design.

(d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the design-use contribution by Airpower Arkansas. (B) The department shall remit the fees collected under this subdivision (d)(2) on a monthly basis to Airpower Arkansas; and (3) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) that is: (A) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; (B) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds deposited for the benefit of the division; and (C) Not considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

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

(2) (A) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the design-use contribution by Airpower Arkansas. (B) The department shall remit the fees collected under this subdivision (d)(2) on a monthly basis to Airpower Arkansas; and

(A) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the design-use contribution by Airpower Arkansas.

(B) The department shall remit the fees collected under this subdivision (d)(2) on a monthly basis to Airpower Arkansas; and

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

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

(B) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds deposited for the benefit of the division; and

(C) Not 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 Airpower Arkansas.

(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 Airpower Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4781, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4780, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 407,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-704
Action as to unlicensed person
Status: in_force

If a person has no license, but by final order or judgment is convicted of or forfeits any bail or collateral deposited to secure an appearance for trial for any offense requiring the suspension or revocation of license or for driving a motor vehicle upon the highways without being licensed to do so or for driving an unregistered vehicle upon the highways, no license shall be thereafter issued to the person and no vehicle shall continue to be registered or thereafter be registered in the name of the person as owner unless he or she shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 48; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1448.

If a person has no license, but by final order or judgment is convicted of or forfeits any bail or collateral deposited to secure an appearance for trial for any offense requiring the suspension or revocation of license or for driving a motor vehicle upon the highways without being licensed to do so or for driving an unregistered vehicle upon the highways, no license shall be thereafter issued to the person and no vehicle shall continue to be registered or thereafter be registered in the name of the person as owner unless he or she shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 48; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1448.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1708 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-14-1708
Temporary tag database
Status: in_force

(a) There is created a vehicle temporary tag database within the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to develop, establish, and maintain a database of information to verify compliance with the unregistered motor vehicle preprinted paper buyer's tag laws of Arkansas in this chapter. (b) (1) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be administered by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration with the assistance of the Division of Information Systems or other designated agent with whom the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may contract to supply technical database and data processing expertise. (2) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be developed and maintained in accordance with guidelines established by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration so that state and local law enforcement agencies can access the vehicle temporary tag database to determine compliance with the sale, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles, as required by law. (c) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the authority to enter into or to make agreements, arrangements, or declarations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (d) (1) Upon request, the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may release information in the vehicle temporary tag database to: (A) The owner to whom the temporary tag was issued; (B) The parent or legal guardian of the owner to whom the temporary tag was issued if the owner is under eighteen (18) years of age or is legally incapacitated; and (C) State and local law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, or other government offices upon a showing of need. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, all data and information received by the vehicle temporary tag database is confidential and is not subject to examination or disclosure as public information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (e) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration or the reporting company shall not be liable for any damages to any property or person due to any act or omission in the reporting or keeping of any record or information contained in the vehicle temporary tag database or the issuing or renewing of any motor vehicle registration in accordance with the vehicle temporary tag database. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6326, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6325, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6324, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6323, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 484, § 7.

(a) There is created a vehicle temporary tag database within the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to develop, establish, and maintain a database of information to verify compliance with the unregistered motor vehicle preprinted paper buyer's tag laws of Arkansas in this chapter.

(b) (1) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be administered by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration with the assistance of the Division of Information Systems or other designated agent with whom the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may contract to supply technical database and data processing expertise. (2) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be developed and maintained in accordance with guidelines established by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration so that state and local law enforcement agencies can access the vehicle temporary tag database to determine compliance with the sale, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles, as required by law.

(1) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be administered by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration with the assistance of the Division of Information Systems or other designated agent with whom the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may contract to supply technical database and data processing expertise.

(2) The vehicle temporary tag database shall be developed and maintained in accordance with guidelines established by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration so that state and local law enforcement agencies can access the vehicle temporary tag database to determine compliance with the sale, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles, as required by law.

(c) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the authority to enter into or to make agreements, arrangements, or declarations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(d) (1) Upon request, the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may release information in the vehicle temporary tag database to: (A) The owner to whom the temporary tag was issued; (B) The parent or legal guardian of the owner to whom the temporary tag was issued if the owner is under eighteen (18) years of age or is legally incapacitated; and (C) State and local law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, or other government offices upon a showing of need. (2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, all data and information received by the vehicle temporary tag database is confidential and is not subject to examination or disclosure as public information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(1) Upon request, the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration may release information in the vehicle temporary tag database to: (A) The owner to whom the temporary tag was issued; (B) The parent or legal guardian of the owner to whom the temporary tag was issued if the owner is under eighteen (18) years of age or is legally incapacitated; and (C) State and local law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, or other government offices upon a showing of need.

(A) The owner to whom the temporary tag was issued;

(B) The parent or legal guardian of the owner to whom the temporary tag was issued if the owner is under eighteen (18) years of age or is legally incapacitated; and

(C) State and local law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, or other government offices upon a showing of need.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (d)(1) of this section, all data and information received by the vehicle temporary tag database is confidential and is not subject to examination or disclosure as public information under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(e) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration or the reporting company shall not be liable for any damages to any property or person due to any act or omission in the reporting or keeping of any record or information contained in the vehicle temporary tag database or the issuing or renewing of any motor vehicle registration in accordance with the vehicle temporary tag database.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6326, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6325, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6324, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6323, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 484, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 142,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1969, No. 380, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-167.3.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 142,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1969, No. 380, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-167.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-207
Removal - Notice to owner
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall give thirty (30) days' notice, by certified mail, to the owner of the land on which an advertising device is located to remove it if it is a prohibited device or cause it to conform to rules if it is an authorized device. (b) If the owner of the property fails to act within thirty (30) days as required in the notice, the commission shall remove the advertising device at the expense of the owner of the land. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3170, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2512.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall give thirty (30) days' notice, by certified mail, to the owner of the land on which an advertising device is located to remove it if it is a prohibited device or cause it to conform to rules if it is an authorized device.

(b) If the owner of the property fails to act within thirty (30) days as required in the notice, the commission shall remove the advertising device at the expense of the owner of the land.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3170, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2512.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-606
Disposition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) and one hundred percent (100%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(3) -(6) shall be: (A) Deposited into the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund as cash funds; and (B) Used for the repayment of bonds that may be issued by or for the benefit of the Arkansas Revenue Department Building Commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act. (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) shall be: (A) Deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund; and (B) Used for the State Police Retirement System for the Division of Arkansas State Police. (3) At least nine hundred twenty thousand dollars ($920,000) of the fees collected under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall first be distributed to the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund and the commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act before distribution of the fees as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (4) The fees collected under § 27-14-602(c) shall be deposited into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for enhancements to the Arkansas Motor Carrier System and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (b) All fees collected by the circuit clerk and recorder as required by this chapter shall not be affected by the provisions of this section. Amended by Act 2023, No. 473,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 85; 1965, No. 493, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-185; Acts 1995, No. 725, § 7; 2011, No. 718, § 3.

(a) (1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) and one hundred percent (100%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(3) -(6) shall be: (A) Deposited into the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund as cash funds; and (B) Used for the repayment of bonds that may be issued by or for the benefit of the Arkansas Revenue Department Building Commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act. (2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) shall be: (A) Deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund; and (B) Used for the State Police Retirement System for the Division of Arkansas State Police. (3) At least nine hundred twenty thousand dollars ($920,000) of the fees collected under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall first be distributed to the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund and the commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act before distribution of the fees as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (4) The fees collected under § 27-14-602(c) shall be deposited into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for enhancements to the Arkansas Motor Carrier System and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) and one hundred percent (100%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(3) -(6) shall be: (A) Deposited into the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund as cash funds; and (B) Used for the repayment of bonds that may be issued by or for the benefit of the Arkansas Revenue Department Building Commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act.

(A) Deposited into the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund as cash funds; and

(B) Used for the repayment of bonds that may be issued by or for the benefit of the Arkansas Revenue Department Building Commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act.

(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the fees collected under § 27-14-602(b)(1) and (2) shall be: (A) Deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund; and (B) Used for the State Police Retirement System for the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(A) Deposited into the State Treasury as trust funds and credited to the State Police Retirement Fund; and

(B) Used for the State Police Retirement System for the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(3) At least nine hundred twenty thousand dollars ($920,000) of the fees collected under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall first be distributed to the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Fund and the commission under the 1995 New Revenue Division Building Act before distribution of the fees as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section.

(4) The fees collected under § 27-14-602(c) shall be deposited into the Commercial Driver License Fund to be used for enhancements to the Arkansas Motor Carrier System and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) All fees collected by the circuit clerk and recorder as required by this chapter shall not be affected by the provisions of this section.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 473,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 6, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 85; 1965, No. 493, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-185; Acts 1995, No. 725, § 7; 2011, No. 718, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-101-604
Regulation of personal watercraft liveries
Status: in_force

(a) A personal watercraft livery shall carry liability insurance in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). (b) Operators of rental personal watercraft shall be required by livery operators to view a personal watercraft instructional video approved by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Boating Safety Office. (c) A personal watercraft livery shall provide for the operator of rental personal watercraft in print, prior to rental, the boating regulations and rules peculiar to the area of rental, including, but not limited to, no-entry zones, no-wake zones, channel routes and water hazards, and tidal flow, where applicable. (d) A personal watercraft livery shall provide the operators of rental personal watercraft with all equipment required under state law. (e) A personal watercraft livery may not enter into a lease for rental agreement for a personal watercraft with any person under eighteen (18) years of age. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3189, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 756, § 5.

(a) A personal watercraft livery shall carry liability insurance in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(b) Operators of rental personal watercraft shall be required by livery operators to view a personal watercraft instructional video approved by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission Boating Safety Office.

(c) A personal watercraft livery shall provide for the operator of rental personal watercraft in print, prior to rental, the boating regulations and rules peculiar to the area of rental, including, but not limited to, no-entry zones, no-wake zones, channel routes and water hazards, and tidal flow, where applicable.

(d) A personal watercraft livery shall provide the operators of rental personal watercraft with all equipment required under state law.

(e) A personal watercraft livery may not enter into a lease for rental agreement for a personal watercraft with any person under eighteen (18) years of age.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3189, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 756, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-706
Arkansas Department of Transportation contributions to toll road projects
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A regional mobility authority and the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission may agree to allow the department to contribute to the payment of costs of any of the following in regards to a toll road: (A) A financial study; (B) An engineering study; (C) A traffic feasibility study; or (D) The design, financing, acquisition, construction, operation, or maintenance of a toll road. (2) The agreement shall not be inconsistent with the rights of the bondholders or persons operating the toll road under a lease or other contract. (b) The department may use its engineering or other personnel, including consulting engineers or traffic engineers, to conduct feasibility studies under subsection (a) of this section. (c) (1) An obligation or expense incurred by a regional mobility authority or the department under this section is a part of the cost of the toll road for which the obligation or expense was incurred. (2) A regional mobility authority may require money contributed under this section to be repaid from tolls or other revenue of the toll road on which the money was spent. (3) Money repaid as required by a regional mobility authority or the department shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the contribution was made. (d) A regional mobility authority or the department may use federal money for any purpose described by this chapter. (e) A toll road developed by a regional mobility authority shall not be part of the state highway system unless the regional mobility authority and the commission so agree. (f) (1) The commission may grant or loan department money to a regional mobility authority for the acquisition of land for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a toll road. (2) The commission may require the authority to repay money provided under this section from toll revenue or other sources on terms established by the commission. (g) Money repaid as required by the commission shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the money was provided. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 429, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) (1) A regional mobility authority and the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission may agree to allow the department to contribute to the payment of costs of any of the following in regards to a toll road: (A) A financial study; (B) An engineering study; (C) A traffic feasibility study; or (D) The design, financing, acquisition, construction, operation, or maintenance of a toll road. (2) The agreement shall not be inconsistent with the rights of the bondholders or persons operating the toll road under a lease or other contract.

(1) A regional mobility authority and the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission may agree to allow the department to contribute to the payment of costs of any of the following in regards to a toll road: (A) A financial study; (B) An engineering study; (C) A traffic feasibility study; or (D) The design, financing, acquisition, construction, operation, or maintenance of a toll road.

(A) A financial study;

(B) An engineering study;

(C) A traffic feasibility study; or

(D) The design, financing, acquisition, construction, operation, or maintenance of a toll road.

(2) The agreement shall not be inconsistent with the rights of the bondholders or persons operating the toll road under a lease or other contract.

(b) The department may use its engineering or other personnel, including consulting engineers or traffic engineers, to conduct feasibility studies under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) (1) An obligation or expense incurred by a regional mobility authority or the department under this section is a part of the cost of the toll road for which the obligation or expense was incurred. (2) A regional mobility authority may require money contributed under this section to be repaid from tolls or other revenue of the toll road on which the money was spent. (3) Money repaid as required by a regional mobility authority or the department shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the contribution was made.

(1) An obligation or expense incurred by a regional mobility authority or the department under this section is a part of the cost of the toll road for which the obligation or expense was incurred.

(2) A regional mobility authority may require money contributed under this section to be repaid from tolls or other revenue of the toll road on which the money was spent.

(3) Money repaid as required by a regional mobility authority or the department shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the contribution was made.

(d) A regional mobility authority or the department may use federal money for any purpose described by this chapter.

(e) A toll road developed by a regional mobility authority shall not be part of the state highway system unless the regional mobility authority and the commission so agree.

(f) (1) The commission may grant or loan department money to a regional mobility authority for the acquisition of land for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a toll road. (2) The commission may require the authority to repay money provided under this section from toll revenue or other sources on terms established by the commission.

(1) The commission may grant or loan department money to a regional mobility authority for the acquisition of land for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a toll road.

(2) The commission may require the authority to repay money provided under this section from toll revenue or other sources on terms established by the commission.

(g) Money repaid as required by the commission shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the money was provided.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 429, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2003 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-14-2003
Records to be maintained
Status: in_force

Every licensee shall maintain for three (3) years, in the form the Office of Motor Vehicle prescribes, a record of: (1) Every vehicle or used part, accessory, body, chassis, or engine of, or for, a vehicle received or acquired by him or her, its description and identifying number, the date of its receipt or acquisition, and the name and address of the person from whom received or acquired; (2) Every vehicle or vehicle body, chassis, or engine disposed of by him or her, its description and identifying number, the date of its disposition, and the name and address of the person to whom disposed of; and (3) Every vehicle wrecked or dismantled by him or her and the date of its wrecking or dismantling. Every such record shall be open to inspection by any representative of the Office of Motor Vehicle or peace officer during reasonable business hours. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 66; 1959, No. 307, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-166.

Every licensee shall maintain for three (3) years, in the form the Office of Motor Vehicle prescribes, a record of:

(1) Every vehicle or used part, accessory, body, chassis, or engine of, or for, a vehicle received or acquired by him or her, its description and identifying number, the date of its receipt or acquisition, and the name and address of the person from whom received or acquired;

(2) Every vehicle or vehicle body, chassis, or engine disposed of by him or her, its description and identifying number, the date of its disposition, and the name and address of the person to whom disposed of; and

(3) Every vehicle wrecked or dismantled by him or her and the date of its wrecking or dismantling. Every such record shall be open to inspection by any representative of the Office of Motor Vehicle or peace officer during reasonable business hours.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 66; 1959, No. 307, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-166.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1415 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1415
Children's cancer research
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a children's cancer research motor vehicle special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The children's cancer research motor vehicle special license plate shall be: (1) (A) Designed by the children's cancer research advocates. (B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation Cancer Research Account to be used for research purposes; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the account. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4788, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4787, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 762,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a children's cancer research motor vehicle special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

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

(1) (A) Designed by the children's cancer research advocates. (B) The design shall be submitted for design approval by the secretary under rules promulgated by the secretary; and

(A) Designed by the children's cancer research advocates.

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

(2) Numbered consecutively.

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

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

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

(2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation Cancer Research Account to be used for research purposes; and

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

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation Cancer Research Account to be used for research purposes; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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 account.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4788, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4787, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 762,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-111.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-111.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-73-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-73-202
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "oscillating, rotating, or flashing light or device" means any light of the type used on, or which simulates or gives the impression of being, an emergency vehicle such as a police car or vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, or other lawful emergency vehicle. Acts 1973, No. 258, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-141.

As used in this subchapter, "oscillating, rotating, or flashing light or device" means any light of the type used on, or which simulates or gives the impression of being, an emergency vehicle such as a police car or vehicle, fire truck, ambulance, or other lawful emergency vehicle.

Acts 1973, No. 258, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-141.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-34-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 34 / Section 27-34-108
Public safety fund - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) A town or city that collects fines pursuant to this subchapter shall retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the fines collected and deposit them into a fund called the public safety fund, to be used solely for the promotion of public safety. (b) A district court that is funded solely by the county and collects fines pursuant to this chapter shall retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the fines collected and deposit them into the fund, to be used solely for the promotion of public safety. Acts 2007, No. 827, § 236.

(a) A town or city that collects fines pursuant to this subchapter shall retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the fines collected and deposit them into a fund called the public safety fund, to be used solely for the promotion of public safety.

(b) A district court that is funded solely by the county and collects fines pursuant to this chapter shall retain twenty-five percent (25%) of the fines collected and deposit them into the fund, to be used solely for the promotion of public safety.

Acts 2007, No. 827, § 236.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-204
Designation of roads in and connected to state parks - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall include as a part of the state highway system the most used vehicular roads located within the geographical boundaries of all existing state parks and the most used roads and highways connecting established state highways with state parks. When any new state park is created or established, the commission shall immediately include as a part of the state highway system the vehicular road within the boundaries of the new state park and the roads and highways connecting the new state park to established state highways. (b) The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all state parks which are now or may hereafter be placed under the control and direction of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (c) It shall be the duty of the commission to provide for maintenance and repairs of these roads as provided for other state highways. (d) (1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to construct and maintain public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, parking areas and facilities constructed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation at the respective state parks shall be deemed to be a part of the state highway system. (3) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall study the needs for public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks and shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation thereof. (4) The Arkansas Department of Transportation may cooperate with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in the construction and maintenance of such facilities. (e) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is permitted by rule to authorize the use of motorized scooters on roads within areas under the control and management of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (2) As used in this section, "motorized scooter" means a two-wheeled device that: (A) Has handlebars; (B) Can be stood or sat upon by the operator; (C) Is powered by an electric, gasoline, or alcohol-fueled motor capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion; (D) Has a top speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); and (E) Does not otherwise meet the definitions of "motorcycle", "motor-driven cycle", or "motorized bicycle" under § 27-20-101 , or the definition of an electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 . (3) Any use authorized under this section is limited to the period between sunrise and sunset. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3164, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5724, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5723, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5722, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 956,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 385, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2013, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 109, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 6524-6526; Acts 1957, No. 387, §§ 1, 2; 1961, No. 83, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 152, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-502, 76-503, 76-503.1, 76-503.2, 76-504.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall include as a part of the state highway system the most used vehicular roads located within the geographical boundaries of all existing state parks and the most used roads and highways connecting established state highways with state parks. When any new state park is created or established, the commission shall immediately include as a part of the state highway system the vehicular road within the boundaries of the new state park and the roads and highways connecting the new state park to established state highways.

(b) The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all state parks which are now or may hereafter be placed under the control and direction of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(c) It shall be the duty of the commission to provide for maintenance and repairs of these roads as provided for other state highways.

(d) (1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to construct and maintain public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, parking areas and facilities constructed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation at the respective state parks shall be deemed to be a part of the state highway system. (3) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall study the needs for public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks and shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation thereof. (4) The Arkansas Department of Transportation may cooperate with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in the construction and maintenance of such facilities.

(1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to construct and maintain public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks.

(2) For the purposes of this subsection, parking areas and facilities constructed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation at the respective state parks shall be deemed to be a part of the state highway system.

(3) The Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism shall study the needs for public parking areas and parking facilities at the respective state parks and shall notify the Arkansas Department of Transportation thereof.

(4) The Arkansas Department of Transportation may cooperate with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism in the construction and maintenance of such facilities.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is permitted by rule to authorize the use of motorized scooters on roads within areas under the control and management of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. (2) As used in this section, "motorized scooter" means a two-wheeled device that: (A) Has handlebars; (B) Can be stood or sat upon by the operator; (C) Is powered by an electric, gasoline, or alcohol-fueled motor capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion; (D) Has a top speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); and (E) Does not otherwise meet the definitions of "motorcycle", "motor-driven cycle", or "motorized bicycle" under § 27-20-101 , or the definition of an electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 . (3) Any use authorized under this section is limited to the period between sunrise and sunset.

(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is permitted by rule to authorize the use of motorized scooters on roads within areas under the control and management of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

(2) As used in this section, "motorized scooter" means a two-wheeled device that: (A) Has handlebars; (B) Can be stood or sat upon by the operator; (C) Is powered by an electric, gasoline, or alcohol-fueled motor capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion; (D) Has a top speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); and (E) Does not otherwise meet the definitions of "motorcycle", "motor-driven cycle", or "motorized bicycle" under § 27-20-101 , or the definition of an electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 .

(A) Has handlebars;

(B) Can be stood or sat upon by the operator;

(C) Is powered by an electric, gasoline, or alcohol-fueled motor capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion;

(D) Has a top speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); and

(E) Does not otherwise meet the definitions of "motorcycle", "motor-driven cycle", or "motorized bicycle" under § 27-20-101 , or the definition of an electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 .

(3) Any use authorized under this section is limited to the period between sunrise and sunset.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3164, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5724, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5723, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5722, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 956,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 385, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2013, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 109, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 6524-6526; Acts 1957, No. 387, §§ 1, 2; 1961, No. 83, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 152, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-502, 76-503, 76-503.1, 76-503.2, 76-504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-50-1103
Wheel clamps - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "wheel clamp" means a device fixed onto a wheel of a parked motor vehicle that renders the motor vehicle immobile. (b) A county, city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town may by ordinance regulate the use of wheel clamps. Added by Act 2013, No. 1364,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section, "wheel clamp" means a device fixed onto a wheel of a parked motor vehicle that renders the motor vehicle immobile.

(b) A county, city of the first class, city of the second class, or incorporated town may by ordinance regulate the use of wheel clamps.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1364,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-101-502
Electronic proof of boater education - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "acceptable electronic format" means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on the boater education certificate as clearly as the paper boater education certificate. (b) When any law, rule, or regulation of this state requires a person to carry and display upon request a boater education certificate, an electronic copy of the boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format is sufficient to establish compliance. (c) The presentment of proof of a boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format does not: (1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3188, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 436,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section, "acceptable electronic format" means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on the boater education certificate as clearly as the paper boater education certificate.

(b) When any law, rule, or regulation of this state requires a person to carry and display upon request a boater education certificate, an electronic copy of the boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format is sufficient to establish compliance.

(c) The presentment of proof of a boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format does not: (1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or

(2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3188, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2013, No. 436,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-146 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-146
Proposed legislation - Reporting and approval requirements
Status: in_force

(a) By December 1 of each year immediately preceding a regular session of the General Assembly, the Director of State Highways and Transportation shall present to the State Highway Commission for its approval, by recorded vote, all draft legislation that will be presented for filing during the regular session by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) The meeting at which the draft legislation is presented by the director to the commission shall be an open public meeting, in accordance with the requirements of § 25-19-106 of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq. (c) Following approval of the commission of the draft legislation of the department, the director, or his or her designee, shall report to the Legislative Council at its December meeting regarding the legislative package of the department. (d) (1) The department may introduce draft legislation not presented to the Legislative Council at its December meeting under subsection (c) of this section if the commission: (A) Finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare or compliance with a federal law or regulation requires introduction of additional legislation; and (B) Discusses and votes on the need for the additional legislation in an open public meeting. (2) The director shall report the outcome of the commission's determination regarding the need for additional legislation and provide copies of the draft legislation to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Added by Act 2019, No. 299,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) By December 1 of each year immediately preceding a regular session of the General Assembly, the Director of State Highways and Transportation shall present to the State Highway Commission for its approval, by recorded vote, all draft legislation that will be presented for filing during the regular session by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(b) The meeting at which the draft legislation is presented by the director to the commission shall be an open public meeting, in accordance with the requirements of § 25-19-106 of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq.

(c) Following approval of the commission of the draft legislation of the department, the director, or his or her designee, shall report to the Legislative Council at its December meeting regarding the legislative package of the department.

(d) (1) The department may introduce draft legislation not presented to the Legislative Council at its December meeting under subsection (c) of this section if the commission: (A) Finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare or compliance with a federal law or regulation requires introduction of additional legislation; and (B) Discusses and votes on the need for the additional legislation in an open public meeting. (2) The director shall report the outcome of the commission's determination regarding the need for additional legislation and provide copies of the draft legislation to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(1) The department may introduce draft legislation not presented to the Legislative Council at its December meeting under subsection (c) of this section if the commission: (A) Finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare or compliance with a federal law or regulation requires introduction of additional legislation; and (B) Discusses and votes on the need for the additional legislation in an open public meeting.

(A) Finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare or compliance with a federal law or regulation requires introduction of additional legislation; and

(B) Discusses and votes on the need for the additional legislation in an open public meeting.

(2) The director shall report the outcome of the commission's determination regarding the need for additional legislation and provide copies of the draft legislation to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Added by Act 2019, No. 299,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-306
Leases
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission, as lessor, may execute lease or rental agreements covering real property, and any interest in that property, including without limitation the right-of-way of any state highway, owned or held by the commission, the use of which for highway purposes is not immediately contemplated, for periods not to exceed five (5) years, upon reasonable terms and conditions. (b) Any building or other erection remaining on the real property at the expiration of the agreement shall be subject to removal upon thirty (30) days' notice at no expense to the state. Amended by Act 2017, No. 964,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-547.

(a) The State Highway Commission, as lessor, may execute lease or rental agreements covering real property, and any interest in that property, including without limitation the right-of-way of any state highway, owned or held by the commission, the use of which for highway purposes is not immediately contemplated, for periods not to exceed five (5) years, upon reasonable terms and conditions.

(b) Any building or other erection remaining on the real property at the expiration of the agreement shall be subject to removal upon thirty (30) days' notice at no expense to the state.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 964,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-547.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-13-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 27-13-102
Proof of insurance required - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) A motor vehicle license plate or motor vehicle registration shall not be issued, renewed, or changed unless: (1) A check of the Vehicle Insurance Database indicates that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq.; or (2) The applicant provides satisfactory proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq. (b) (1) Satisfactory proof that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq. may be presented in either paper form or electronic form only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form. (2) As used in subdivision (b)(1) of 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. (c) The department is not liable for damages to any property or person due to an act or omission that occurs while administering this section, including without limitation any damage that occurs to a cellular phone or portable electronic device that is used to present satisfactory proof of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage. (d) This section does not apply to state-owned vehicles or state employees while operating state-owned vehicles. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 175,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 442, §§ 3, 6; 1987, No. 971, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 6.

(a) A motor vehicle license plate or motor vehicle registration shall not be issued, renewed, or changed unless: (1) A check of the Vehicle Insurance Database indicates that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq.; or (2) The applicant provides satisfactory proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq.

(1) A check of the Vehicle Insurance Database indicates that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq.; or

(2) The applicant provides satisfactory proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq.

(b) (1) Satisfactory proof that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq. may be presented in either paper form or electronic form only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form. (2) As used in subdivision (b)(1) of 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.

(1) Satisfactory proof that the vehicle and the applicant's operation of the vehicle meet the motor vehicle liability insurance requirements of § 27-22-101 et seq. may be presented in either paper form or electronic form only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form.

(2) As used in subdivision (b)(1) of 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.

(c) The department is not liable for damages to any property or person due to an act or omission that occurs while administering this section, including without limitation any damage that occurs to a cellular phone or portable electronic device that is used to present satisfactory proof of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage.

(d) This section does not apply to state-owned vehicles or state employees while operating state-owned vehicles.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 175,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 442, §§ 3, 6; 1987, No. 971, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-617 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-617
Disposition of security
Status: in_force

(a) Security provided under this subchapter shall be applicable and available only for: (1) The payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident upon instruction of the person who made the deposit; or (2) The payment of a judgment rendered against the person required to make the deposit for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law begun not later than one (1) year after the deposit of the security, or within one (1) year after the date of deposit of any security following failure to make payments under an agreement to pay. (b) Every distribution of funds from the security deposits shall be subject to the limits of the amounts required under this subchapter. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 40; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1440; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 6.

(a) Security provided under this subchapter shall be applicable and available only for: (1) The payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident upon instruction of the person who made the deposit; or (2) The payment of a judgment rendered against the person required to make the deposit for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law begun not later than one (1) year after the deposit of the security, or within one (1) year after the date of deposit of any security following failure to make payments under an agreement to pay.

(1) The payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident upon instruction of the person who made the deposit; or

(2) The payment of a judgment rendered against the person required to make the deposit for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law begun not later than one (1) year after the deposit of the security, or within one (1) year after the date of deposit of any security following failure to make payments under an agreement to pay.

(b) Every distribution of funds from the security deposits shall be subject to the limits of the amounts required under this subchapter.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 40; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1440; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-116-403
Devices required - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the interest of public safety to facilitate by the most expeditious means available the search for and location of aircraft which have crashed or been forced to land in remote or inaccessible areas. (2) It is therefore the policy of this state that all civil aircraft, except aircraft used for agricultural spraying or crop dusting, experimental aircraft operating for testing purposes, aircraft of primarily antique or historical value or interest, gliders, and lighter-than-air craft located for tax purposes within the territorial limits of this state, shall be equipped with an approved device capable of indicating by radio transmissions the position of the aircraft when grounded because of mechanical or other failure at a place other than at an airport. (b) The Division of Aeronautics shall establish minimum standards for downed aircraft radio transmitting devices. The standards shall require that the devices be used on all aircraft, except as provided otherwise in this subchapter. (c) (1) Upon petition by the owner of any aircraft, the division may exempt the aircraft from the requirements of a downed aircraft rescue transmitter upon a showing to the satisfaction of the division that the device would not sufficiently increase the safety of operations in the particular case. (2) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to air carrier aircraft operating pursuant to both a federal certificate of public convenience and necessity and a federal air carrier operating certificate. Acts 1971, No. 52, §§ 1, 5, 6, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-125, 74-129, 74-130, 74-132.

(a) (1) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the interest of public safety to facilitate by the most expeditious means available the search for and location of aircraft which have crashed or been forced to land in remote or inaccessible areas. (2) It is therefore the policy of this state that all civil aircraft, except aircraft used for agricultural spraying or crop dusting, experimental aircraft operating for testing purposes, aircraft of primarily antique or historical value or interest, gliders, and lighter-than-air craft located for tax purposes within the territorial limits of this state, shall be equipped with an approved device capable of indicating by radio transmissions the position of the aircraft when grounded because of mechanical or other failure at a place other than at an airport.

(1) The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the interest of public safety to facilitate by the most expeditious means available the search for and location of aircraft which have crashed or been forced to land in remote or inaccessible areas.

(2) It is therefore the policy of this state that all civil aircraft, except aircraft used for agricultural spraying or crop dusting, experimental aircraft operating for testing purposes, aircraft of primarily antique or historical value or interest, gliders, and lighter-than-air craft located for tax purposes within the territorial limits of this state, shall be equipped with an approved device capable of indicating by radio transmissions the position of the aircraft when grounded because of mechanical or other failure at a place other than at an airport.

(b) The Division of Aeronautics shall establish minimum standards for downed aircraft radio transmitting devices. The standards shall require that the devices be used on all aircraft, except as provided otherwise in this subchapter.

(c) (1) Upon petition by the owner of any aircraft, the division may exempt the aircraft from the requirements of a downed aircraft rescue transmitter upon a showing to the satisfaction of the division that the device would not sufficiently increase the safety of operations in the particular case. (2) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to air carrier aircraft operating pursuant to both a federal certificate of public convenience and necessity and a federal air carrier operating certificate.

(1) Upon petition by the owner of any aircraft, the division may exempt the aircraft from the requirements of a downed aircraft rescue transmitter upon a showing to the satisfaction of the division that the device would not sufficiently increase the safety of operations in the particular case.

(2) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to air carrier aircraft operating pursuant to both a federal certificate of public convenience and necessity and a federal air carrier operating certificate.

Acts 1971, No. 52, §§ 1, 5, 6, 8; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-125, 74-129, 74-130, 74-132.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-140 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-140
Tool allowance
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission may pay from funds appropriated for maintenance and operation a tool allowance of five hundred forty dollars ($540) per annum for each mechanic, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairer, welder, body repairer, painter, and carpenter employed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation who works on highway equipment and facilities. (b) The allowance authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall be equated to forty-five dollars ($45.00) per month for each month of employment for the eligible personnel of the department. Amended by Act 2023, No. 265,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 374, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 450,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 160, § 13; 2007, No. 66, § 1.

(a) The State Highway Commission may pay from funds appropriated for maintenance and operation a tool allowance of five hundred forty dollars ($540) per annum for each mechanic, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairer, welder, body repairer, painter, and carpenter employed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation who works on highway equipment and facilities.

(b) The allowance authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall be equated to forty-five dollars ($45.00) per month for each month of employment for the eligible personnel of the department.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 265,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 374, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 450,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 160, § 13; 2007, No. 66, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-76-201
Authority to create
Status: in_force

(a) A single county may create a regional mobility authority by adoption of an ordinance. (b) A combination of contiguous counties may create a regional mobility authority by each county: (1) Adopting an ordinance that provides for the county's participation in the regional mobility authority; and (2) Entering into a joint agreement with the other participating counties that states the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority. (c) This section shall not limit additional contiguous counties or municipalities from becoming a member in the regional mobility authority as provided under § 27-76-203 . Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A single county may create a regional mobility authority by adoption of an ordinance.

(b) A combination of contiguous counties may create a regional mobility authority by each county: (1) Adopting an ordinance that provides for the county's participation in the regional mobility authority; and (2) Entering into a joint agreement with the other participating counties that states the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority.

(1) Adopting an ordinance that provides for the county's participation in the regional mobility authority; and

(2) Entering into a joint agreement with the other participating counties that states the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority.

(c) This section shall not limit additional contiguous counties or municipalities from becoming a member in the regional mobility authority as provided under § 27-76-203 .

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-408
Transfer of transportation project or transportation system - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) A regional mobility authority may sell, lease, or convey any of its transportation projects or transportation systems to one (1) or more governmental entities, or a governmental entity may convey a transportation project or a transportation system to a regional mobility authority if: (1) The transferee has executed written commitments to assume jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (2) The property and contract rights in the transferred transportation project or transportation system and bonds issued for the project or system are not unfavorably affected by the transfer; (3) The transfer is not prohibited under the bond proceedings applicable to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (4) An adequate provision has been made for the assumption of all debts, obligations, and liabilities relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity that is assuming jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (5) The transferee lawfully assumes: (A) Jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and (B) The debts, obligations, and liabilities of the regional mobility authority relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and (6) The transfer has been approved by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority and the transferee or transferor. (b) If the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met, then a regional mobility authority or governmental entity may transfer its work product to determine the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a transportation system or transportation project, including without limitation: (1) Traffic estimates; (2) Revenue estimates; (3) Plans; (4) Specifications; (5) Surveys; (6) Appraisals; (7) Financial work products; or (8) Other work product developed by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity to determine the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a transportation project or transportation system. (c) (1) A regional mobility authority or governmental entity that accepts a transfer under this section may reimburse the transferor for any expenditures that it made prior to the transfer and any other amounts expended under related agreements. (2) The reimbursement may be made from the feasibility study fund or other lawful funding source to pay the costs of work product for a transferred transportation project or transportation system. (3) The reimbursement may be made over time, as determined by the parties. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A regional mobility authority may sell, lease, or convey any of its transportation projects or transportation systems to one (1) or more governmental entities, or a governmental entity may convey a transportation project or a transportation system to a regional mobility authority if: (1) The transferee has executed written commitments to assume jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (2) The property and contract rights in the transferred transportation project or transportation system and bonds issued for the project or system are not unfavorably affected by the transfer; (3) The transfer is not prohibited under the bond proceedings applicable to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (4) An adequate provision has been made for the assumption of all debts, obligations, and liabilities relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity that is assuming jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; (5) The transferee lawfully assumes: (A) Jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and (B) The debts, obligations, and liabilities of the regional mobility authority relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and (6) The transfer has been approved by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority and the transferee or transferor.

(1) The transferee has executed written commitments to assume jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system;

(2) The property and contract rights in the transferred transportation project or transportation system and bonds issued for the project or system are not unfavorably affected by the transfer;

(3) The transfer is not prohibited under the bond proceedings applicable to the transferred transportation project or transportation system;

(4) An adequate provision has been made for the assumption of all debts, obligations, and liabilities relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity that is assuming jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system;

(5) The transferee lawfully assumes: (A) Jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and (B) The debts, obligations, and liabilities of the regional mobility authority relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and

(A) Jurisdiction over the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and

(B) The debts, obligations, and liabilities of the regional mobility authority relating to the transferred transportation project or transportation system; and

(6) The transfer has been approved by the board of directors of the regional mobility authority and the transferee or transferor.

(b) If the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met, then a regional mobility authority or governmental entity may transfer its work product to determine the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a transportation system or transportation project, including without limitation: (1) Traffic estimates; (2) Revenue estimates; (3) Plans; (4) Specifications; (5) Surveys; (6) Appraisals; (7) Financial work products; or (8) Other work product developed by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity to determine the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a transportation project or transportation system.

(1) Traffic estimates;

(2) Revenue estimates;

(3) Plans;

(4) Specifications;

(5) Surveys;

(6) Appraisals;

(7) Financial work products; or

(8) Other work product developed by the regional mobility authority or governmental entity to determine the feasibility of the construction, improvement, extension, or expansion of a transportation project or transportation system.

(c) (1) A regional mobility authority or governmental entity that accepts a transfer under this section may reimburse the transferor for any expenditures that it made prior to the transfer and any other amounts expended under related agreements. (2) The reimbursement may be made from the feasibility study fund or other lawful funding source to pay the costs of work product for a transferred transportation project or transportation system. (3) The reimbursement may be made over time, as determined by the parties.

(1) A regional mobility authority or governmental entity that accepts a transfer under this section may reimburse the transferor for any expenditures that it made prior to the transfer and any other amounts expended under related agreements.

(2) The reimbursement may be made from the feasibility study fund or other lawful funding source to pay the costs of work product for a transferred transportation project or transportation system.

(3) The reimbursement may be made over time, as determined by the parties.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-51-503
Vehicle or streetcar entering stop or yield intersection
Status: in_force

(a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by law. (b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle and every operator of a streetcar approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop as required by § 27-51-601 , and after having stopped, shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle so proceeding. (c) (1) The driver of a vehicle or the operator of a streetcar approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions, or shall stop if necessary as provided in § 27-51-601 , and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian legally crossing the roadway on which he or she is driving. The driver shall also yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. A driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle so proceeding. (2) If a driver is involved in a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his or her failure to yield right-of-way. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 72; Pope's Dig., § 6730; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-623.

(a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by law.

(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle and every operator of a streetcar approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop as required by § 27-51-601 , and after having stopped, shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle so proceeding.

(c) (1) The driver of a vehicle or the operator of a streetcar approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions, or shall stop if necessary as provided in § 27-51-601 , and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian legally crossing the roadway on which he or she is driving. The driver shall also yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. A driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle so proceeding. (2) If a driver is involved in a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his or her failure to yield right-of-way.

(1) The driver of a vehicle or the operator of a streetcar approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions, or shall stop if necessary as provided in § 27-51-601 , and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian legally crossing the roadway on which he or she is driving. The driver shall also yield to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. A driver having so yielded may proceed, and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle so proceeding.

(2) If a driver is involved in a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or a vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his or her failure to yield right-of-way.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 72; Pope's Dig., § 6730; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 27; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-623.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 24 / Section 27-15-2401
Special license plates authorized
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas and who holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commission shall be issued a license plate as prescribed by law for private passenger cars upon application and: (A) Proof of ownership of an amateur radio station license; (B) Compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to regulation and licensing of motor vehicles; and (C) Payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed by law and the payment of an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00). (2) Upon the plate, in lieu of the numbers as prescribed by law, shall be inscribed the official amateur station call sign of the applicant as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission. (b) The motor vehicle owner may apply for and annually renew up to four (4) plates issued under this section for each amateur radio station license held by the motor vehicle owner for not more than four (4) vehicles. (c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may add additional characters to the call sign in sequential order to identify each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may charge an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) for each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license. (d) (1) The additional fees remitted under subdivision (a)(1)(C) and subdivision (c)(2) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The fees shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fees shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. Amended by Act 2015, No. 737,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1953, No. 146, §§ 1, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-267, 75-269n; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) (1) Each owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas and who holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commission shall be issued a license plate as prescribed by law for private passenger cars upon application and: (A) Proof of ownership of an amateur radio station license; (B) Compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to regulation and licensing of motor vehicles; and (C) Payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed by law and the payment of an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00). (2) Upon the plate, in lieu of the numbers as prescribed by law, shall be inscribed the official amateur station call sign of the applicant as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission.

(1) Each owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas and who holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commission shall be issued a license plate as prescribed by law for private passenger cars upon application and: (A) Proof of ownership of an amateur radio station license; (B) Compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to regulation and licensing of motor vehicles; and (C) Payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed by law and the payment of an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00).

(A) Proof of ownership of an amateur radio station license;

(B) Compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to regulation and licensing of motor vehicles; and

(C) Payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed by law and the payment of an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00).

(2) Upon the plate, in lieu of the numbers as prescribed by law, shall be inscribed the official amateur station call sign of the applicant as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission.

(b) The motor vehicle owner may apply for and annually renew up to four (4) plates issued under this section for each amateur radio station license held by the motor vehicle owner for not more than four (4) vehicles.

(c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may add additional characters to the call sign in sequential order to identify each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may charge an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) for each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may add additional characters to the call sign in sequential order to identify each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license.

(2) The Office of Motor Vehicle may charge an additional fee of two dollars ($2.00) for each additional plate issued for each amateur radio station license.

(d) (1) The additional fees remitted under subdivision (a)(1)(C) and subdivision (c)(2) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The fees shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fees shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) The additional fees remitted under subdivision (a)(1)(C) and subdivision (c)(2) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

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

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

Amended by Act 2015, No. 737,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1953, No. 146, §§ 1, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-267, 75-269n; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-102
Administration of department
Status: in_force

The administrative control of the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall be vested in the State Highway Commission. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 361, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 123, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.1.

The administrative control of the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall be vested in the State Highway Commission.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 361, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 123, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-201.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-913 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-913
Right of appeal to court of record
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person denied a license or whose license has been suspended, disqualified, or revoked by the Office of Driver Services, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision by the Office of Driver Services to deny, suspend, disqualify, or revoke the license, may file a de novo petition of review in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court in the county where the licensee or interested person resides. (2) A copy of the decision of the Office of Driver Services shall be attached to the petition. (3) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in accordance with the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. (4) A de novo petition to circuit court for review of a decision concerning a license under this section is not subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (b) The filing of a petition of review shall not operate as an automatic stay of the decision of the hearing officer. (c) If a court issues an order staying the decision or placing the decision in abeyance, the court shall transmit a copy of the order to the Office of Driver Services in the same manner that convictions and orders relating to driving records are sent to the Office of Driver Services under § 27-16-302 . (d) (1) The circuit judge is vested with jurisdiction to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the decision of the hearing officer should be affirmed, modified, or reversed. (2) At the hearing, the burden of proof is on the state, and the decision shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4669, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 34; Pope's Dig., § 6858; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-338; Acts 1987, No. 976, § 2; 2011, No. 194, § 8.

(a) (1) A person denied a license or whose license has been suspended, disqualified, or revoked by the Office of Driver Services, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision by the Office of Driver Services to deny, suspend, disqualify, or revoke the license, may file a de novo petition of review in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court in the county where the licensee or interested person resides. (2) A copy of the decision of the Office of Driver Services shall be attached to the petition. (3) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in accordance with the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure. (4) A de novo petition to circuit court for review of a decision concerning a license under this section is not subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(1) A person denied a license or whose license has been suspended, disqualified, or revoked by the Office of Driver Services, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision by the Office of Driver Services to deny, suspend, disqualify, or revoke the license, may file a de novo petition of review in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court in the county where the licensee or interested person resides.

(2) A copy of the decision of the Office of Driver Services shall be attached to the petition.

(3) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in accordance with the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(4) A de novo petition to circuit court for review of a decision concerning a license under this section is not subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(b) The filing of a petition of review shall not operate as an automatic stay of the decision of the hearing officer.

(c) If a court issues an order staying the decision or placing the decision in abeyance, the court shall transmit a copy of the order to the Office of Driver Services in the same manner that convictions and orders relating to driving records are sent to the Office of Driver Services under § 27-16-302 .

(d) (1) The circuit judge is vested with jurisdiction to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the decision of the hearing officer should be affirmed, modified, or reversed. (2) At the hearing, the burden of proof is on the state, and the decision shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence.

(1) The circuit judge is vested with jurisdiction to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to a license or whether the decision of the hearing officer should be affirmed, modified, or reversed.

(2) At the hearing, the burden of proof is on the state, and the decision shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4669, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 34; Pope's Dig., § 6858; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-338; Acts 1987, No. 976, § 2; 2011, No. 194, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-51-1903
Operation of an electric motorized scooter
Status: in_force

An electric motorized scooter shall not be operated: (1) By a person under sixteen (16) years of age; or (2) At a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.). Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

An electric motorized scooter shall not be operated:

(1) By a person under sixteen (16) years of age; or

(2) At a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.).

Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-912 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-912
Dismantling or wrecking vehicles
Status: in_force

Any owner dismantling or wrecking any registered vehicle shall immediately forward to the Office of Motor Vehicle the certificate of title, registration certificate, and the license plate last issued for the vehicle, if available. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 58; 1981, No. 886, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-158.

Any owner dismantling or wrecking any registered vehicle shall immediately forward to the Office of Motor Vehicle the certificate of title, registration certificate, and the license plate last issued for the vehicle, if available.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 58; 1981, No. 886, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-158.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-32-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-32-102
Penalty for operating unsafe vehicle
Status: in_force

Any person found guilty of operating an unsafe vehicle shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 1997, No. 974, § 10.

Any person found guilty of operating an unsafe vehicle shall be subject to a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

Acts 1997, No. 974, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-306
Improper use of evidences of registration
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall lend to another any certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, special plate, or permit issued to him or her if the person desiring to borrow it would not be entitled to the use thereof, nor shall any person knowingly permit their use by one not entitled thereto, nor shall any person display upon a vehicle any registration certificate, registration plate, or permit not issued for the vehicle or not otherwise lawfully thereon under this chapter. (b) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-177.

(a) No person shall lend to another any certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, special plate, or permit issued to him or her if the person desiring to borrow it would not be entitled to the use thereof, nor shall any person knowingly permit their use by one not entitled thereto, nor shall any person display upon a vehicle any registration certificate, registration plate, or permit not issued for the vehicle or not otherwise lawfully thereon under this chapter.

(b) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-177.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1208
Evidence of lawful status
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall require before issuing a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card valid documentary evidence that the applicant: (1) Is a citizen or national of the United States; (2) Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the United States; (3) Has conditional permanent resident status in the United States; (4) Has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered into the United States in refugee status; (5) Has a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status for entry into the United States; (6) Has a pending application for asylum in the United States; (7) Has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; (8) Has approved deferred action status; or (9) Has a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4680, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall require before issuing a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card valid documentary evidence that the applicant:

(1) Is a citizen or national of the United States;

(2) Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent or temporary residence in the United States;

(3) Has conditional permanent resident status in the United States;

(4) Has an approved application for asylum in the United States or has entered into the United States in refugee status;

(5) Has a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa status for entry into the United States;

(6) Has a pending application for asylum in the United States;

(7) Has a pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;

(8) Has approved deferred action status; or

(9) Has a pending application for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or conditional permanent resident status in the United States.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4680, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-112 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-112
Refund of application fees
Status: in_force

An application fee collected by the Office of Motor Vehicle under this chapter shall be: (1) Refunded to the applicant if the application is refused or rejected; or (2) (A) Refunded to the applicant if the fee was not required to be paid under this chapter. (B) A refund shall not be issued under subdivision (2)(A) of this section if the applicant fails to submit an application for refund within six (6) months from the date the applicant paid the application fee. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

An application fee collected by the Office of Motor Vehicle under this chapter shall be:

(1) Refunded to the applicant if the application is refused or rejected; or

(2) (A) Refunded to the applicant if the fee was not required to be paid under this chapter. (B) A refund shall not be issued under subdivision (2)(A) of this section if the applicant fails to submit an application for refund within six (6) months from the date the applicant paid the application fee.

(A) Refunded to the applicant if the fee was not required to be paid under this chapter.

(B) A refund shall not be issued under subdivision (2)(A) of this section if the applicant fails to submit an application for refund within six (6) months from the date the applicant paid the application fee.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-611 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-611
Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(a) A regional mobility authority may maintain a revolving fund to be held in trust by a banking institution chosen by the regional mobility authority separate from any other funds and administered by the regional mobility authority's board of directors. (b) A regional mobility authority may transfer into its revolving fund money from any permissible source, including: (1) Funds from a transportation project if the transfer does not diminish the money available for the project to less than any amount required to be retained by the bond proceedings pertaining to the project; (2) Funds received by the regional mobility authority from any source and not otherwise committed, including money from the transfer of a transportation project or system as provided under § 27-76-408 or the sale of surplus assets of the regional mobility authority; (3) Funds received from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission; and (4) Contributions, loans, grants, or assistance from any governmental entity, private entity, or person. (c) The regional mobility authority may use money in the revolving fund to: (1) Finance the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of a transportation project of a regional mobility authority including the extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project; (2) Provide matching money required in connection with any federal, state, local, or private aid, grant, or other funding, including aid or funding by or with public-private partnerships; (3) Provide credit enhancement either directly or indirectly for bonds issued to acquire, construct, extend, expand, or improve a transportation project or a transportation system; (4) Provide security for or payment of future or existing debt for the design, acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project or a transportation system; (5) Borrow money and issue promissory notes or other indebtedness payable out of the revolving fund for any purpose authorized by this chapter; and (6) Provide for any other reasonable purpose that assists in the financing of a regional mobility authority as authorized by this chapter. (d) (1) Money spent or advanced from the revolving fund for a transportation project or a transportation system must be reimbursed from the money of that transportation project or transportation system. (2) At the time that the expenditure or advancement is authorized, a reasonable expectation of repayment must exist. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 428, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A regional mobility authority may maintain a revolving fund to be held in trust by a banking institution chosen by the regional mobility authority separate from any other funds and administered by the regional mobility authority's board of directors.

(b) A regional mobility authority may transfer into its revolving fund money from any permissible source, including: (1) Funds from a transportation project if the transfer does not diminish the money available for the project to less than any amount required to be retained by the bond proceedings pertaining to the project; (2) Funds received by the regional mobility authority from any source and not otherwise committed, including money from the transfer of a transportation project or system as provided under § 27-76-408 or the sale of surplus assets of the regional mobility authority; (3) Funds received from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission; and (4) Contributions, loans, grants, or assistance from any governmental entity, private entity, or person.

(1) Funds from a transportation project if the transfer does not diminish the money available for the project to less than any amount required to be retained by the bond proceedings pertaining to the project;

(2) Funds received by the regional mobility authority from any source and not otherwise committed, including money from the transfer of a transportation project or system as provided under § 27-76-408 or the sale of surplus assets of the regional mobility authority;

(3) Funds received from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission; and

(4) Contributions, loans, grants, or assistance from any governmental entity, private entity, or person.

(c) The regional mobility authority may use money in the revolving fund to: (1) Finance the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of a transportation project of a regional mobility authority including the extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project; (2) Provide matching money required in connection with any federal, state, local, or private aid, grant, or other funding, including aid or funding by or with public-private partnerships; (3) Provide credit enhancement either directly or indirectly for bonds issued to acquire, construct, extend, expand, or improve a transportation project or a transportation system; (4) Provide security for or payment of future or existing debt for the design, acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project or a transportation system; (5) Borrow money and issue promissory notes or other indebtedness payable out of the revolving fund for any purpose authorized by this chapter; and (6) Provide for any other reasonable purpose that assists in the financing of a regional mobility authority as authorized by this chapter.

(1) Finance the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or operation of a transportation project of a regional mobility authority including the extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project;

(2) Provide matching money required in connection with any federal, state, local, or private aid, grant, or other funding, including aid or funding by or with public-private partnerships;

(3) Provide credit enhancement either directly or indirectly for bonds issued to acquire, construct, extend, expand, or improve a transportation project or a transportation system;

(4) Provide security for or payment of future or existing debt for the design, acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, extension, expansion, or improvement of a transportation project or a transportation system;

(5) Borrow money and issue promissory notes or other indebtedness payable out of the revolving fund for any purpose authorized by this chapter; and

(6) Provide for any other reasonable purpose that assists in the financing of a regional mobility authority as authorized by this chapter.

(d) (1) Money spent or advanced from the revolving fund for a transportation project or a transportation system must be reimbursed from the money of that transportation project or transportation system. (2) At the time that the expenditure or advancement is authorized, a reasonable expectation of repayment must exist.

(1) Money spent or advanced from the revolving fund for a transportation project or a transportation system must be reimbursed from the money of that transportation project or transportation system.

(2) At the time that the expenditure or advancement is authorized, a reasonable expectation of repayment must exist.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 428, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-105
Devices on state highways
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall place and maintain traffic control devices conforming to its manual and specifications upon all state highways as it shall deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. (b) No local authority shall place or maintain any traffic control device upon any highway under the jurisdiction of the commission, except by the latter's permission. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 29; Pope's Dig., § 6687; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-502.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall place and maintain traffic control devices conforming to its manual and specifications upon all state highways as it shall deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

(b) No local authority shall place or maintain any traffic control device upon any highway under the jurisdiction of the commission, except by the latter's permission.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 29; Pope's Dig., § 6687; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-502.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-404 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-66-404
Penalty for obstructing
Status: in_force

(a) If any person obstructs a road established under the laws of this state by felling any trees across it or by placing an obstruction on the road, he or she shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (b) The person also shall forfeit one hundred dollars ($100) for every day he or she allows the obstruction to remain after he or she has been notified to remove it. Acts 1897, No. 17, § 3, p. 24; C. & M. Dig., § 5505; Pope's Dig., § 7147; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-112; Acts 2009, No. 747, § 1.

(a) If any person obstructs a road established under the laws of this state by felling any trees across it or by placing an obstruction on the road, he or she shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) The person also shall forfeit one hundred dollars ($100) for every day he or she allows the obstruction to remain after he or she has been notified to remove it.

Acts 1897, No. 17, § 3, p. 24; C. & M. Dig., § 5505; Pope's Dig., § 7147; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-112; Acts 2009, No. 747, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-116-202
Aircraft
Status: in_force

The public safety requiring and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress that aircraft operating within this state should conform with respect to design, construction, and airworthiness to the standards prescribed by the United States Government with respect to navigation of civil aircraft subject to its jurisdiction, it shall be unlawful for any person or resident to operate or navigate any aircraft within this state unless the aircraft has an appropriate effective license issued by the United States Government and is registered by the United States Government. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-104.

The public safety requiring and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress that aircraft operating within this state should conform with respect to design, construction, and airworthiness to the standards prescribed by the United States Government with respect to navigation of civil aircraft subject to its jurisdiction, it shall be unlawful for any person or resident to operate or navigate any aircraft within this state unless the aircraft has an appropriate effective license issued by the United States Government and is registered by the United States Government.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-16-104
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Driver" means a person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway or who is exercising control over or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle; (2) "Farm tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry; (3) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled or that is propelled by electric power drawn from overhead trolley wires but is not operated upon stationary rails or tracks; (4) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state; (5) (A) "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle. (B) In the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purposes of this chapter; (6) "Person" means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation; (7) (A) "Resident" means any person who: (i) Remains in this state for a period of more than ninety (90) days; (ii) Resides in this state due to a change of abode; or (iii) Is domiciled in this state on a temporary or permanent basis. (B) "Resident" does not include any person who is in this state as a student; (8) "Revoke" means to terminate by formal action a driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway, which shall not be subject to renewal or restoration; (9) "School bus" means a motor vehicle that is owned by a public or governmental agency and operated for the transportation of children to or from school or that is privately owned and operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from school; (10) "Street" or "highway" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic; (11) "Suspend" means to temporarily withdraw by formal action a driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway, which shall be for a period specifically designated by the suspending authority; and (12) "Vehicle" means a device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Added by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Driver" means a person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway or who is exercising control over or steering a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle;

(2) "Farm tractor" means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry;

(3) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled or that is propelled by electric power drawn from overhead trolley wires but is not operated upon stationary rails or tracks;

(4) "Nonresident" means a person who is not a resident of this state;

(5) (A) "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle. (B) In the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purposes of this chapter;

(A) "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle.

(B) In the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or in the event a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purposes of this chapter;

(6) "Person" means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation;

(7) (A) "Resident" means any person who: (i) Remains in this state for a period of more than ninety (90) days; (ii) Resides in this state due to a change of abode; or (iii) Is domiciled in this state on a temporary or permanent basis. (B) "Resident" does not include any person who is in this state as a student;

(A) "Resident" means any person who: (i) Remains in this state for a period of more than ninety (90) days; (ii) Resides in this state due to a change of abode; or (iii) Is domiciled in this state on a temporary or permanent basis.

(i) Remains in this state for a period of more than ninety (90) days;

(ii) Resides in this state due to a change of abode; or

(iii) Is domiciled in this state on a temporary or permanent basis.

(B) "Resident" does not include any person who is in this state as a student;

(8) "Revoke" means to terminate by formal action a driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway, which shall not be subject to renewal or restoration;

(9) "School bus" means a motor vehicle that is owned by a public or governmental agency and operated for the transportation of children to or from school or that is privately owned and operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from school;

(10) "Street" or "highway" means the entire width between property lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part of the way is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic;

(11) "Suspend" means to temporarily withdraw by formal action a driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway, which shall be for a period specifically designated by the suspending authority; and

(12) "Vehicle" means a device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

Added by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 19, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-411 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-411
Oaths and signatures
Status: in_force

(a) Officers and employees of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration are, for the purpose of administering the motor vehicle laws, authorized to administer oaths and acknowledge signatures. (b) Administration of oaths and acknowledgement of signatures under subsection (a) of this section shall be performed without fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4497, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-123.

(a) Officers and employees of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration are, for the purpose of administering the motor vehicle laws, authorized to administer oaths and acknowledge signatures.

(b) Administration of oaths and acknowledgement of signatures under subsection (a) of this section shall be performed without fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4497, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-123.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-109
Transfer agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to enter into agreements to exchange or agreements to transfer highways with appropriate county and municipal authorities. (b) County and municipal authorities are authorized to enter into agreements with the commission to exchange or agreements to transfer highways in their respective highway systems. (c) An exchange or transfer under this section shall include all property interests held by the transferring party. (d) An exchange or transfer under this section does not require an exchange of money or other consideration. (e) This section does not affect the authority of the commission under § 27-67-321 or § 27-67-322 . Amended by Act 2015, No. 378,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 764,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1961, No. 150, § 4.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to enter into agreements to exchange or agreements to transfer highways with appropriate county and municipal authorities.

(b) County and municipal authorities are authorized to enter into agreements with the commission to exchange or agreements to transfer highways in their respective highway systems.

(c) An exchange or transfer under this section shall include all property interests held by the transferring party.

(d) An exchange or transfer under this section does not require an exchange of money or other consideration.

(e) This section does not affect the authority of the commission under § 27-67-321 or § 27-67-322 .

Amended by Act 2015, No. 378,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 764,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1961, No. 150, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-916 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-916
Other driver's license suspensions - Restricted driving permits
Status: in_force

(a) Unless a person is eligible for a restricted driver's license as provided under this title, a district court may authorize a restricted driving permit upon the suspension of a person's driver's license under § 16-13-708 or § 16-17-131 and may permit a person whose driving privileges are suspended to drive to and from the following: (1) A mandatory court appearance; (2) A program or place where a court has ordered the person's presence or attendance; (3) A place of employment or as required in the scope of employment; (4) A scheduled session or meeting of a support or counseling organization; (5) An educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled in a course of study or program of training at the educational institution; (6) The educational institution or childcare facility of the person's child or children; (7) A treatment program for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to a substance or controlled substances; (8) A doctor, hospital, or clinic appointment or admission for medical treatment or care for an illness, disease, or other medical condition of the person or a family member; (9) A location for the enrollment, compliance, and participation in a specialty court program if the person is accepted into a specialty court program; and (10) Any other location the court finds reasonable and necessary. (b) (1) A district court issuing a restricted driving permit under this section shall prepare and transmit to the Department of Finance and Administration an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after the entry of the order. (2) The department shall transmit to the Arkansas Crime Information Center an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after receipt of the order from the district court. Added by Act 2021, No. 1049,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) Unless a person is eligible for a restricted driver's license as provided under this title, a district court may authorize a restricted driving permit upon the suspension of a person's driver's license under § 16-13-708 or § 16-17-131 and may permit a person whose driving privileges are suspended to drive to and from the following: (1) A mandatory court appearance; (2) A program or place where a court has ordered the person's presence or attendance; (3) A place of employment or as required in the scope of employment; (4) A scheduled session or meeting of a support or counseling organization; (5) An educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled in a course of study or program of training at the educational institution; (6) The educational institution or childcare facility of the person's child or children; (7) A treatment program for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to a substance or controlled substances; (8) A doctor, hospital, or clinic appointment or admission for medical treatment or care for an illness, disease, or other medical condition of the person or a family member; (9) A location for the enrollment, compliance, and participation in a specialty court program if the person is accepted into a specialty court program; and (10) Any other location the court finds reasonable and necessary.

(1) A mandatory court appearance;

(2) A program or place where a court has ordered the person's presence or attendance;

(3) A place of employment or as required in the scope of employment;

(4) A scheduled session or meeting of a support or counseling organization;

(5) An educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled in a course of study or program of training at the educational institution;

(6) The educational institution or childcare facility of the person's child or children;

(7) A treatment program for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to a substance or controlled substances;

(8) A doctor, hospital, or clinic appointment or admission for medical treatment or care for an illness, disease, or other medical condition of the person or a family member;

(9) A location for the enrollment, compliance, and participation in a specialty court program if the person is accepted into a specialty court program; and

(10) Any other location the court finds reasonable and necessary.

(b) (1) A district court issuing a restricted driving permit under this section shall prepare and transmit to the Department of Finance and Administration an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after the entry of the order. (2) The department shall transmit to the Arkansas Crime Information Center an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after receipt of the order from the district court.

(1) A district court issuing a restricted driving permit under this section shall prepare and transmit to the Department of Finance and Administration an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after the entry of the order.

(2) The department shall transmit to the Arkansas Crime Information Center an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after receipt of the order from the district court.

Added by Act 2021, No. 1049,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1410 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1410
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 574,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2011, No. 830, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 574,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 830, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-74-403
Notice
Status: in_force

Any person contemplating or planning the establishment of a junkyard is charged with notice of the provisions of this subchapter with respect to screening, relocation, removal, or disposal of such junkyards. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2517.

Any person contemplating or planning the establishment of a junkyard is charged with notice of the provisions of this subchapter with respect to screening, relocation, removal, or disposal of such junkyards.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 2, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2517.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-16-305
Permitting minor to drive
Status: in_force

No person shall cause or knowingly permit his or her child or ward under eighteen (18) years of age to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway when the minor is not authorized under this chapter or is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 38; Pope's Dig., § 6862; Acts 1955, No. 278, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-342.

No person shall cause or knowingly permit his or her child or ward under eighteen (18) years of age to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway when the minor is not authorized under this chapter or is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 38; Pope's Dig., § 6862; Acts 1955, No. 278, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-342.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-51-1309
Backing of vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle upon any roadway unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic. (b) The driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle on any access road, entrance ramp, exit ramp, shoulder, or road surface of any controlled-access highway. Acts 2001, No. 313, § 1.

(a) The driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle upon any roadway unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.

(b) The driver of a vehicle shall not back a vehicle on any access road, entrance ramp, exit ramp, shoulder, or road surface of any controlled-access highway.

Acts 2001, No. 313, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-902 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-101-902
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Canoe" means a watercraft that has an open top and is designed to hold one (1) or more participants; (2) "Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, or tubing" means riding, training, using, paddling, or being a passenger in or on a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube, including a person assisting a participant; (3) "Equipment" means an accessory to a watercraft that is used for propulsion, safety, comfort, or convenience, including without limitation paddles, oars, and personal flotation devices; (4) "Inherent risk of paddlesport activity" means the dangers, hazards, or conditions that are an integral part of paddlesport activities in the free-flowing streams or rivers of this state, including without limitation: (A) A risk typically associated with watercraft, including change in water flow or current, submerged, semisubmerged, and overhanging objects, capsizing, swamping, or sinking of watercraft and resultant injury, hypothermia, or drowning; (B) Cold weather- or heat-related injuries and illnesses, including hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration; (C) An act of nature, including without limitation rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe or varied temperature, weather conditions, winds, and tornadoes; (D) Operator error or equipment failure due to operator error; (E) Attack or bite by an animal; (F) The aggravation of an injury or illness because the injury or illness occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and (G) Nothing in this subsection is intended to circumvent an outfitter's duty to provide safe equipment and watercraft; (5) "Kayak" means a watercraft similar to a canoe with a covered top that may have more than one (1) circular opening to hold participants or is designed to permit a participant to sit on top of an enclosed formed seat; (6) "Outfitter" means an individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit, or an employee or authorized agent, which sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to the public the use of a watercraft by a participant in a free-flowing stream or river in this state; (7) "Paddlesport activity" means canoeing, rafting, kayaking, or tubing in or on a watercraft as a: (A) Competition, exercise, or undertaking that involves a watercraft; (B) Training or teaching activity; or (C) Ride, trip, tour, or other activity, however informal or impromptu, whether or not a fee is paid, or guided or not, that is sponsored by an outfitter; (8) "Participant" means a person, whether amateur or professional, whether or not a fee is paid, who rents, leases, or uses watercraft or is a passenger on a rented, leased, or used watercraft participating in a paddlesport activity; (9) "Raft" means an inflatable watercraft that has an open top and is designed to hold one (1) or more participants; (10) "Tube" means an inflatable tire inner tube or similar inflatable watercraft that has an open top capable of holding one (1) or more participants; and (11) "Watercraft" means a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube propelled by the use of paddles, oars, hands, poles, or other nonmechanical or nonmotorized means of propulsion. Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Canoe" means a watercraft that has an open top and is designed to hold one (1) or more participants;

(2) "Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, or tubing" means riding, training, using, paddling, or being a passenger in or on a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube, including a person assisting a participant;

(3) "Equipment" means an accessory to a watercraft that is used for propulsion, safety, comfort, or convenience, including without limitation paddles, oars, and personal flotation devices;

(4) "Inherent risk of paddlesport activity" means the dangers, hazards, or conditions that are an integral part of paddlesport activities in the free-flowing streams or rivers of this state, including without limitation: (A) A risk typically associated with watercraft, including change in water flow or current, submerged, semisubmerged, and overhanging objects, capsizing, swamping, or sinking of watercraft and resultant injury, hypothermia, or drowning; (B) Cold weather- or heat-related injuries and illnesses, including hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration; (C) An act of nature, including without limitation rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe or varied temperature, weather conditions, winds, and tornadoes; (D) Operator error or equipment failure due to operator error; (E) Attack or bite by an animal; (F) The aggravation of an injury or illness because the injury or illness occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and (G) Nothing in this subsection is intended to circumvent an outfitter's duty to provide safe equipment and watercraft;

(A) A risk typically associated with watercraft, including change in water flow or current, submerged, semisubmerged, and overhanging objects, capsizing, swamping, or sinking of watercraft and resultant injury, hypothermia, or drowning;

(B) Cold weather- or heat-related injuries and illnesses, including hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration;

(C) An act of nature, including without limitation rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe or varied temperature, weather conditions, winds, and tornadoes;

(D) Operator error or equipment failure due to operator error;

(E) Attack or bite by an animal;

(F) The aggravation of an injury or illness because the injury or illness occurred in a remote place where medical facilities are not available; and

(G) Nothing in this subsection is intended to circumvent an outfitter's duty to provide safe equipment and watercraft;

(5) "Kayak" means a watercraft similar to a canoe with a covered top that may have more than one (1) circular opening to hold participants or is designed to permit a participant to sit on top of an enclosed formed seat;

(6) "Outfitter" means an individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit, or an employee or authorized agent, which sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to the public the use of a watercraft by a participant in a free-flowing stream or river in this state;

(7) "Paddlesport activity" means canoeing, rafting, kayaking, or tubing in or on a watercraft as a: (A) Competition, exercise, or undertaking that involves a watercraft; (B) Training or teaching activity; or (C) Ride, trip, tour, or other activity, however informal or impromptu, whether or not a fee is paid, or guided or not, that is sponsored by an outfitter;

(A) Competition, exercise, or undertaking that involves a watercraft;

(B) Training or teaching activity; or

(C) Ride, trip, tour, or other activity, however informal or impromptu, whether or not a fee is paid, or guided or not, that is sponsored by an outfitter;

(8) "Participant" means a person, whether amateur or professional, whether or not a fee is paid, who rents, leases, or uses watercraft or is a passenger on a rented, leased, or used watercraft participating in a paddlesport activity;

(9) "Raft" means an inflatable watercraft that has an open top and is designed to hold one (1) or more participants;

(10) "Tube" means an inflatable tire inner tube or similar inflatable watercraft that has an open top capable of holding one (1) or more participants; and

(11) "Watercraft" means a canoe, kayak, raft, or tube propelled by the use of paddles, oars, hands, poles, or other nonmechanical or nonmotorized means of propulsion.

Added by Act 2013, No. 221,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-508 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-508
Suspension for failure to report
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services is authorized, in its discretion, to suspend the license of any person who fails to report an accident or to give correct information in connection with the report as required by the Office of Driver Services until the report has been filed and for a further period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as the Office of Driver Services may determine. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1422.

The Office of Driver Services is authorized, in its discretion, to suspend the license of any person who fails to report an accident or to give correct information in connection with the report as required by the Office of Driver Services until the report has been filed and for a further period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as the Office of Driver Services may determine.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1422.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-408
Manner of giving notice
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized or required to give any notice under this chapter or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, unless a different method of giving the notice is otherwise expressly prescribed, the notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified or by deposit in the United States mail of the notice in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to the person at his or her address as shown by the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four (4) days after the deposit of the notice. (c) Proof of the giving of notice in either manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle or affidavit of any person over eighteen (18) years of age, naming the person to whom the notice was given and specifying the time, place, and manner of giving. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-129.

(a) Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized or required to give any notice under this chapter or other law regulating the operation of vehicles, unless a different method of giving the notice is otherwise expressly prescribed, the notice shall be given either by personal delivery thereof to the person to be so notified or by deposit in the United States mail of the notice in an envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to the person at his or her address as shown by the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) The giving of notice by mail is complete upon the expiration of four (4) days after the deposit of the notice.

(c) Proof of the giving of notice in either manner may be made by the certificate of any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle or affidavit of any person over eighteen (18) years of age, naming the person to whom the notice was given and specifying the time, place, and manner of giving.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-129.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-216 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-216
Speed limits and traffic-control devices on county roads - Penalty - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "county road" means a public road that is not a state highway, interstate highway, or city street within the jurisdiction of a given county. (b) (1) Each county judge may establish speed limits on county roads within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county. (2) If a county judge has not established a speed limit on a county road within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county, then the speed limit shall be forty miles per hour (40 m.p.h.) on the county road. (c) (1) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation of a speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section shall be assessed a penalty as provided under § 27-50-305 . (2) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (d) A traffic-control device that is erected on a county road shall conform to the uniform manual on traffic-control devices adopted by the State Highway Commission. Acts 2007, No. 667, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "county road" means a public road that is not a state highway, interstate highway, or city street within the jurisdiction of a given county.

(b) (1) Each county judge may establish speed limits on county roads within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county. (2) If a county judge has not established a speed limit on a county road within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county, then the speed limit shall be forty miles per hour (40 m.p.h.) on the county road.

(1) Each county judge may establish speed limits on county roads within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county.

(2) If a county judge has not established a speed limit on a county road within the jurisdictional boundaries of his or her county, then the speed limit shall be forty miles per hour (40 m.p.h.) on the county road.

(c) (1) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation of a speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section shall be assessed a penalty as provided under § 27-50-305 . (2) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(1) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation of a speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section shall be assessed a penalty as provided under § 27-50-305 .

(2) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit on a county road established by a county judge or as provided under this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

(d) A traffic-control device that is erected on a county road shall conform to the uniform manual on traffic-control devices adopted by the State Highway Commission.

Acts 2007, No. 667, § 1.