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AR Code § 23-112-805 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 8 - Special Motorcycle Events|§ 23-112-805. Authority to waive relevant market area and rules

 (a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall waive the following for a special motorcycle event that has a significant positive economic impact or is determined by the commission to otherwise qualify for an exemption under § 23-112-804(b) if no franchised motor vehicle dealer of a licensed manufacturer is represented in the host county of the special motorcycle event or the counties contiguous to the host county:  (1) The provisions of this chapter regarding relevant market area; and  (2) The rules regarding motor vehicle dealers in contiguous counties.    (b)  (1) The commission may promulgate rules for the issuance of a temporary permit to out-of-state motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to participate in a special motorcycle event under this subchapter.  (2) No rule shall be promulgated that puts a greater burden on out-of-state motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to obtain a temporary permit than the requirements necessary for a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer to obtain a license from the commission.  (3) If the commission establishes fees for a temporary permit under this subsection, the fees shall not exceed:  (A) For an out-of-state motor vehicle dealer, one hundred dollars ($100);  (B) For a manufacturer or distributor, two hundred fifty dollars ($250);  (C) For an out-of-state salesperson, fifteen dollars ($15.00); and  (D) For a factory representative or distributor representative, fifty dollars ($50.00).
AR Code § 23-112-806 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 8 - Special Motorcycle Events|§ 23-112-806. Established and ongoing special motorcycle events

 (a) A special motorcycle event that has been ongoing for five (5) years or more before July 31, 2007, and has had a significant positive economic impact in the past shall be:  (1) Considered an established and ongoing special motorcycle event; and  (2) Eligible to a presumption of a significant positive economic impact by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission.    (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an established and ongoing special motorcycle event under this section may continue to invite motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers that have participated in the special motorcycle event for the previous three (3) years.
AR Code § 23-112-901 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 9 - Recreational Vehicle Special Events|§ 23-112-901. Findings

 The General Assembly finds that:   (1) A recreational vehicle special event sponsored by a city, county, nonprofit entity, or recreational vehicle owners' organization draws people from all over the state and other states;  (2) A recreational vehicle special event can provide a valuable increase in tourism for the state; and  (3) The laws and rules related to the display and sale of recreational vehicles at a recreational vehicle special event must be modified to lessen the restrictions that are hampering economic growth.
AR Code § 23-112-902 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 9 - Recreational Vehicle Special Events|§ 23-112-902. Definitions

 As used in this subchapter:   (1) “Nonprofit entity” means an entity that has received tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) or section (501)(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4), as they existed on January 1, 2011;  (2) “Public venue” means a location that:  (A) Is open to the general public; and  (B) Is not the address designated as the primary business address of a new motor vehicle dealer licensed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission or a used motor vehicle dealer licensed by the Department of Arkansas State Police;    (3) “Recreational vehicle owners' organization” means an entity that is organized as a nonprofit entity or for-profit entity and in good standing with the Secretary of State;  (4) “Recreational vehicle special event” means an event held at a public venue with or without an admission fee that:  (A) Is sponsored by a city, a county, a nonprofit entity, or a recreational vehicle owners' organization;  (B) Occurs for no more than seven (7) consecutive days; and  (C) Includes any of the following that are invited to attend:  (i) New recreational vehicle dealers to display and sell recreational vehicles; or  (ii) New recreational vehicle manufacturers or distributors to display recreational vehicles; and      (5) “Significant positive economic impact” means an economic benefit of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the state or a region of the state.
AR Code § 23-112-903 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 9 - Recreational Vehicle Special Events|§ 23-112-903. Statements of estimated positive economic impact

 A statement of the estimated positive economic impact of a proposed recreational vehicle special event shall be submitted to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission from an independent source such as a university, chamber of commerce, or other entity that regularly engages in the estimation of the economic benefit of an occurrence for businesses and industries.
AR Code § 23-112-904 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 9 - Recreational Vehicle Special Events|§ 23-112-904. Significant positive economic impact determinations

 (a) If the statement of estimated positive economic impact that is submitted to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission establishes that a recreational vehicle special event has a significant positive economic impact, the recreational vehicle special event is exempt from regulation by the commission as provided under § 23-112-905.  (b) If the statement of estimated positive economic impact that is presented to the commission establishes that a recreational vehicle special event will not have a significant positive economic impact, then the commission shall determine whether the recreational vehicle special event is exempt from this chapter and any rules promulgated by the commission.
AR Code § 23-112-905 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 9 - Recreational Vehicle Special Events|§ 23-112-905. Authority to waive relevant market area and rules

 (a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall waive the following for a recreational vehicle special event that has a significant positive economic impact or is determined by the commission to otherwise qualify for an exemption under § 23-112-904(b) if no franchised motor vehicle dealer of a licensed manufacturer is represented in the host county of the recreational vehicle special event or the counties contiguous to the host county:  (1) The provisions of this chapter regarding relevant market area; and  (2) The rules regarding motor vehicle dealers in contiguous counties.    (b)  (1) The commission may promulgate rules for the issuance of a temporary permit to out-of-state motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to participate in a recreational vehicle special event under this subchapter.  (2) The commission shall not promulgate a rule that puts a greater burden on out-of-state motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers to obtain a temporary permit than the requirements necessary for a motor vehicle dealer or manufacturer to obtain a license from the commission.  (3) If the commission establishes fees for a temporary permit under this subsection, the fees shall not exceed:  (A) For an out-of-state motor vehicle dealer, one hundred dollars ($100);  (B) For a manufacturer or distributor, two hundred fifty dollars ($250);  (C) For an out-of-state salesperson, fifteen dollars ($15.00); and  (D) For a factory representative or distributor representative, fifty dollars ($50.00).
AR Code § 23-112-1001 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1001. Title

 This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act”.
AR Code § 23-112-1002 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1002. Legislative findings

 The General Assembly finds that:   (1) The distribution and sale of recreational vehicles vitally affects the general economy, the public interest, and the public welfare; and  (2) It is necessary, in the exercise of the General Assembly's police power, to regulate and to license recreational vehicle manufacturers, factory branches and divisions, distributors, distributor branches and divisions, distributor representatives, dealers, and salespersons doing business in Arkansas to:  (A) Prevent fraud, unfair practices, discrimination, impositions, and other abuses upon the citizens of Arkansas;  (B) Foster and keep alive vigorous and healthy competition;  (C) Prevent the creation or perpetuation of monopolies;  (D) Prevent the practice of requiring the buying of special features, accessories, special models, appliances, and equipment not desired by a recreational vehicle dealer or the ultimate purchaser;  (E) Prevent false and misleading advertising;  (F) Promote and keep alive a sound system of distribution of recreational vehicles to the public; and  (G) Promote the public safety and welfare.
AR Code § 23-112-1006 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1006. Issuance of license — Change of location — Change of business or corporate name, structure, or DBA name — Dealers, manufacturers, and distributors

 (a) The license issued to each recreational vehicle dealer, manufacturer, or distributor shall specify the location of the factory, office, branch, or division of the recreational vehicle dealer, manufacturer, or distributor.  (b) In case the location is changed, the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall endorse the change of location on the license without charge if it is within the same county in this state for a dealership or if it is within this state for a manufacturer or distributor.  (c) The change of a dealership location to another county in this state or of a manufacturer or distributor to another state requires a new license.  (d)  (1) A licensee shall notify the commission in writing of any change in the business or corporate name or structure and of any alternate name or names in which the company will do business, otherwise known as “DBA names”, and shall provide the original issue license with the notification of name change or addition of a DBA name or names.  (2) The commission shall endorse the change on the license without charge.
AR Code § 23-112-1007 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1007. Display of license — Change of employer — Factory representative and distributor representative

 (a) A recreational vehicle factory representative shall have his or her license upon his or her person when engaged in his or her business and shall display the license upon request.  (b)  (1) The name of the employer of the factory representative shall be stated on the license.  (2) In case of a change of employer, the holder of the license shall immediately mail the license to the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission for its endorsement on the license of the change of employer.
AR Code § 23-112-1009 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1009. Expiration of license

 Unless the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission by rule provides to the contrary, all licenses issued to:   (1) Recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and their representatives expire June 30 following the date of issue; and  (2) Recreational vehicle dealers and salespersons expire December 31 following the date of issue.
AR Code § 23-112-1010 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1010. Area of sales responsibility

 (a) The following conditions shall apply to the area of sales responsibility of a dealer included in a dealer agreement:  (1) The manufacturer shall designate in the dealer agreement the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to the dealer;  (2) The manufacturer shall not change the area of sales responsibility of a dealer or establish another dealer for the same line-make in that area during the term of the dealer agreement; and  (3) The area of sales responsibility shall not be reviewed or changed without the consent of both parties until one (1) year after the execution of the dealer agreement.    (b) A dealer shall not conduct sales activity or display for sale recreational vehicles outside of its designated area of sales responsibility except as provided under § 23-112-901 et seq. and the Rules of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission.  (c) A dealer may sell off-premise or display recreational vehicles within the area of sales responsibility as provided by commission rule.  (d) The dealer shall notify the commission of any change in ownership in accordance with § 23-112-1019.
AR Code § 23-112-1011 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1011. Renewal of dealer agreement

 In a renewal of a dealer agreement, the manufacturer shall not impose on the dealer stocking requirements or retail sales targets that are inconsistent with market growth or contraction in the area of sales responsibility of the dealer.
AR Code § 23-112-1013 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1013. Repurchase of inventory

 If the dealer agreement is terminated, canceled, or not renewed by the manufacturer or distributor without good cause under § 23-112-1011 or by the dealer for good cause as defined in § 23-112-1011 and the manufacturer fails to cure the claimed deficiencies under § 23-112-1011, the manufacturer, at the election of the dealer and within forty-five (45) days after termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, shall repurchase:   (1)  (A) All new, untitled recreational vehicles that were acquired from the manufacturer or distributor within twelve (12) months before the effective date of the notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal that have not been used, except for demonstration purposes, and that have not been altered or damaged, at one hundred percent (100%) of the net invoice cost, including transportation, less applicable rebates and discounts to the dealer.  (B) If any of the vehicles repurchased under this subchapter are damaged but do not trigger a consumer disclosure requirement, the amount due the dealer shall be reduced by the cost to repair the vehicle.  (C) Damage to a recreational vehicle before delivery to a dealer that is disclosed at the time of delivery shall not disqualify its repurchase under this subdivision (1);    (2) All undamaged accessories and proprietary parts sold to the dealer for resale within the twelve (12) months before termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal, if accompanied by the original invoice, at one hundred five percent (105%) of the original net price paid to the manufacturer or distributor to compensate the dealer for handling, packing, and shipping the parts; and  (3) Any properly functioning diagnostic equipment, special tools, current signage, and other equipment and machinery at one hundred percent (100%) of the dealer's net cost plus freight, destination, delivery, and distribution charges and sales taxes, if any, if:  (A) The diagnostic equipment, special tools, current signage, and other equipment and machinery were purchased by the dealer within five (5) years before termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal upon the manufacturer's or distributor's request; and  (B) The dealer meets the burden of establishing that the diagnostic equipment, special tools, current signage, and other equipment and machinery can no longer be used in the normal course of the dealer's ongoing business.
AR Code § 23-112-1014 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1014. Sale of remaining inventory after termination

 (a) A dealer is not prohibited from selling the remaining in-stock inventory of a particular line-make after a dealer agreement has been terminated or not renewed under § 23-112-1012.  (b) If recreational vehicles of a line-make are not returned or required to be returned to the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer may continue to sell all line-makes that were subject to the dealer agreement and are currently in stock until those line-makes are no longer in the dealer's inventory.
AR Code § 23-112-1017 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1017. Damage to recreational vehicles before arrival at dealership

 (a) All the following apply if a new recreational vehicle is damaged before transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor:  (1) The dealer shall notify the manufacturer or distributor of the damage within the time frame specified in the dealer agreement and:  (A) Request authorization from the manufacturer or distributor to replace the components, parts, and accessories damaged or otherwise correct the damage; or  (B) Reject the vehicle within the time frame specified in the dealer agreement;    (2) If the manufacturer or distributor refuses or fails to authorize repair of the damage within ten (10) days after receipt of notification or if the dealer rejects the recreational vehicle because of damage, ownership of the new recreational vehicle reverts to the manufacturer or distributor; and  (3) The dealer shall exercise due care in custody of the damaged recreational vehicle, but the dealer has no other obligations, financial or otherwise, with respect to that recreational vehicle.    (b)  (1) A dealer agreement shall include a time frame for inspection and rejection by the dealer.  (2) The time frame shall not be less than three (3) business days after the physical delivery of the recreational vehicle.    (c) As used in this section, “damaged before transit” and “damaged in transit” do not include inspection or warranty repairs or service.  (d)  (1) A recreational vehicle that has at the time of delivery to the dealer an unreasonable number of miles on its odometer, as determined by the dealer, may be subject to rejection by the dealer and reversion of the vehicle to the manufacturer or distributor.  (2) However, if the number of miles on the odometer of the recreational vehicle is less than the sum of the distance in miles between the dealer and the factory of the manufacturer or point of distribution plus one hundred (100) miles, the dealer shall not consider the number of miles on the odometer unreasonable.
AR Code § 23-112-1018 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1018. Prohibited activity of manufacturer or distributor — Coercion

 (a) A manufacturer or distributor shall not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:  (1) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order;  (2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor; or  (3) Enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes to binding arbitration or otherwise waive rights or responsibilities provided under this subchapter.    (b) As used in this subchapter, “coerce” includes without limitation:  (1) Threatening to terminate, cancel, or not renew a dealer agreement without good cause;  (2) Threatening to withhold product lines the dealer is entitled to purchase under the dealer agreement; or  (3) Delaying delivery of recreational vehicles as an inducement to amend the dealer agreement.
AR Code § 23-112-1021 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries|Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act|Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act|§ 23-112-1021. Enforcement

 (a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission may enter orders that direct compliance with this subchapter and rules under this subchapter if any of the following conditions have been met:  (1) The commission has conducted a hearing within sixty (60) days on the matter;  (2) The commission has made written findings that the public interest and welfare require the person or entity against whom the commission is acting to take the specified action; or  (3) The commission finds that the current civil or administrative penalties are insufficient.    (b) The commission may enforce its findings and conclusions upon entry of an order under subsection (a) of this section.