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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1001 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1)
Continue the special license plates for colleges and universities that existed before April 13, 2005, to support higher education in the state by providing additional funding for academic or need-based scholarships and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional college and university special license plates; and
(2)
Authorize a special license plate for the Arkansas School for the Deaf, which is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and has students up to twenty-one (21) years of age.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 7, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 14, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2011, No. 726, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1002 - Definition

As used in this subchapter, "college or university" means a public or private college or university that:
(1)
Offers either a two-year or four-year degree program;
(2)
Is located in the State of Arkansas;
(3)
Is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
(4)
Certifies to the Division of Higher Education that its students are accepted for transfer at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; and
(5)
Does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in compliance with state and federal law.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 8, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 15, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2011, No. 595, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1003 - Existing special license plates

(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the collegiate special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005.
(b)
(1)
The board of trustees of a college or university may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue the college's or university's special license plate.
(2)
To request a discontinuance of a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the board of trustees of the college or university shall present a resolution to the secretary requesting the department to discontinue the college's or university's special license plate.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4747, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4746, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1004 - Additional special license plates

(a)
(1)
The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the board of trustees of a college or university to create and issue a special license plate under this subchapter for the college or university.
(2)
The board of trustees shall submit with the request for a special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary.
(b)
The secretary shall approve one (1) design for a special license plate for each college or university that requests a special license plate.
(c)
The secretary shall determine:
(1)
The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;
(2)
The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or
(3)
The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.
(d)
The secretary shall issue additional special license plates as provided under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4748, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1006 - Transferability

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another pursuant to §
27-14-914
.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1007 - License plate options

A motor vehicle owner applying for a special license plate under this subchapter may:
(1)
Have a license plate assigned by the Department of Finance and Administration as provided by law; or
(2)
(A)
Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§
27-14-1101
and
27-14-1102
.
(B)
However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4749, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1008 - Use of funds by college or university

(a)
(1)
(A)
A participating college or university shall use eighty-five percent (85%) of the funds received from the design-use contribution fee authorized under §
27-24-1005(b)(2)
solely for academic or need-based scholarships.
(B)
Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the collegiate special license plate program.
(2)
The college or university shall use the remaining fifteen percent (15%) of the received funds for either academic or need-based scholarships or for the administration and promotion of the collegiate special license plate program.
(b)
Funds received from the collegiate special license plate program are supplementary and shall not be considered or used as income for purposes of reducing the general revenue appropriation to the college or university.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1009 - Limitation on remedies

The universities and colleges participating in the collegiate special license plate program shall have no recourse against the Department of Finance and Administration if any collegiate special license plate is erroneously issued or renewed without the payment of the design-use contribution fee.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 10 - COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (§§ 27-24-1001 — 27-24-1010) › Section 27-24-1010 - Arkansas School for the Deaf

(a)
The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Arkansas School for the Deaf in the manner and subject to the conditions provided under this subchapter.
(b)
The special Arkansas School for the Deaf motor vehicle license plate shall:
(1)
Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf;
(2)
Contain the words "Arkansas School for the Deaf" and a picture showing the American Sign Language hand shape for "I Love You"; and
(3)
Be numbered consecutively.
(c)
The secretary shall determine the amount of 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 that 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)
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution.
(B)
The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc., to be used for foundation 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 §
27-24-1005
.
(2)
However, the division shall remit the fees collected under §
27-24-1005(b)(2)
on a monthly basis to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4751, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4750, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 726, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1101 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional agriculture education special license plates upon application by a college or university.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1102 - Definition

As used in this subchapter, "college or university" means a public or private college or university that:
(1)
Offers a four-year degree program in agriculture or agriculture-related studies;
(2)
Is located in the State of Arkansas;
(3)
Is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
(4)
Certifies to the Division of Higher Education that its students are accepted for transfer at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; and
(5)
Does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, in compliance with state and federal law.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2410, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1103 - Existing special license plate

The special license plate for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that was in existence before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4752, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1104 - Additional special license plates

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for the agriculture division, department, or program of a college or university under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4753, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1105 - Design and approval procedure

(a)
The board of trustees of a college or university shall submit with its request for a special license plate for its agriculture program a proposed design for the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(b)
The secretary shall approve one (1) design for an agriculture-related special license plate for each college or university that requests or currently has a special license plate.
(c)
(1)
If the secretary approves the request, the secretary shall determine:
(A)
The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;
(B)
The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or
(C)
The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.
(2)
(A)
The fee remitted under 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.
(B)
The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.
(C)
The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.
(d)
(1)
A college or university may submit a newly designed special license plate for approval and issuance by the secretary not more than one (1) time in each period of five (5) years under this subchapter.
(2)
If the secretary approves a request, then the secretary shall determine:
(A)
The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;
(B)
The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or
(C)
The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4757, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4756, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4755, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4754, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1107 - Use of funds by college or university

(a)
(1)
A participating college or university shall use all moneys collected under §
27-24-1106(b)(2)
exclusively for the purpose of sponsoring college scholarships, for education programs in the field of agriculture, and for the benefit of the public.
(2)
Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the moneys shall be established and followed by the college or university distributing the funds derived from the special license plate program under this subchapter.
(b)
Funds received from the special license plate program under this subchapter are supplementary and shall not be considered or used as income for purposes of reducing the general revenue appropriation to the college or university.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 11 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (§§ 27-24-1101 — 27-24-1108) › Section 27-24-1108 - Transferability

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another pursuant to §
27-14-914
.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1201 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for African American fraternities and sororities that were authorized before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional African American fraternity and sorority special license plates.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1202 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, "African American fraternity or sorority" means any one (1) of the following historically African American fraternities or sororities:
(1)
Delta Sigma Theta;
(2)
Alpha Kappa Alpha;
(3)
Zeta Phi Beta;
(4)
Sigma Gamma Rho;
(5)
Omega Psi Phi;
(6)
Alpha Phi Alpha;
(7)
Phi Beta Sigma; or
(8)
Kappa Alpha Psi.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1203 - Authority continued

The authority for the Department of Finance and Administration to create and issue the African American fraternities and sororities special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, shall continue.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1204 - Additional special license plates

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for an African American fraternity or sorority that exists at a college or university in the State of Arkansas under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4758, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1205 - Design and approval procedure

(a)
The design for a special license plate issued under this subchapter that commemorates an African American fraternity or sorority shall be designed by the African American fraternity or sorority and shall be submitted for the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(b)
The secretary shall approve one (1) design for each participating African American fraternity or sorority.
(c)
(1)
If the secretary approves the design, the secretary shall determine:
(A)
The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;
(B)
The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or
(C)
The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.
(2)
This fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.
(3)
The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues.
(d)
The secretary shall promulgate reasonable rules and prescribe the forms necessary for effectively carrying out the intent and purposes of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3133, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4761, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4760, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4759, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1207 - Disposition of fee - List

(a)
Except for African American fraternities and sororities, the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall remit the design-use contribution fee required under §
27-24-1206(b)(2)
monthly to the endowment funds of the participating institutions of higher education in the State of Arkansas that have a chapter of the African American fraternity or sorority on their campus on a pro-rata basis to be used for scholarships as provided in this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
The division shall remit the design-use contribution fee collected for special license plates issued to African American fraternities and sororities monthly as provided under subdivision (b)(2) of this section to the endowment funds of the following historically African American institutions of higher education in the State of Arkansas:
(A)
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff;
(B)
Philander Smith College;
(C)
Arkansas Baptist College; and
(D)
Shorter College.
(2)
The historically African American institutions of higher education shall share in the funds in the following proportion:
(A)
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, forty percent (40%);
(B)
Philander Smith College, twenty-five percent (25%);
(C)
Arkansas Baptist College, twenty percent (20%); and
(D)
Shorter College, fifteen percent (15%).
(c)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall also provide to each participating African American fraternity or sorority a list of persons who have paid for the special African American fraternity or sorority license plates during the specified period.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1208 - Use of funds

(a)
An institution of higher education in the state that receives funds under this subchapter from the design-use contribution fee shall use one hundred percent (100%) of the funds exclusively for academic or need-based scholarships.
(b)
Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the endowment funds of the participating institutions of higher education that distribute the funds derived from the special license plates under this subchapter.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 12 - FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES (§§ 27-24-1201 — 27-24-1209) › Section 27-24-1209 - Limitation on remedies

The African American fraternities and sororities participating in this program shall have no recourse against the Department of Finance and Administration if any special license plate is erroneously issued or renewed without payment of the design-use authorization statement.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1301 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1)
Continue the special license plates for the certain public service employees or public service retirees that existed before April 13, 2005, and to establish a procedure for other public service employees or retirees to obtain special license plates;
(2)
Honor the service of Cold War veterans by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance;
(3)
Honor those individuals who served in the armed forces, but did not serve during a conflict or long enough to retire, by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance; and
(4)
To recognize those individuals who serve as constables in the state.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 4; 2009, No. 651, § 1; 2011, No. 727, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1302 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Certified law enforcement officer" means any appointed or elected law enforcement officer or county sheriff employed by a law enforcement agency who:
(A)
Is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; and
(B)
Has met the selection and training requirements for certification set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training;
(2)
"Cold War veteran" means any current or former member of the armed forces of the United States who establishes service during the Cold War era from September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991, by presenting his or her military service discharge record, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of the Department of Defense known as the DD Form 214;
(3)
"Constable" means a person who is:
(A)
Elected under Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 47, and the laws of this state to serve as constable; and
(B)
Currently serving as a constable for and in the county of his or her residence;
(4)
"Firefighter" means a person who is certified by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board as a certified firefighter or who has retired as a firefighter;
(5)
"Law enforcement agency" means any public police department, county sheriff's office, or other public agency, force, or organization whose primary responsibility as established by law, statute, or ordinance is the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state;
(6)
"Professional firefighter" means a person who is in good standing with the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association;
(7)
"Public service" means a service provided by a city, a county, or the state government that requires licensure or certification by the person who is providing the service; and
(8)
"Retired state trooper" means a former employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who is eligible for and is receiving retirement benefits related to the retiree's employment as a state trooper.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 590, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 5; 2009, No. 651, § 2; 2011, No. 986, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1304 - Retired state troopers

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired state troopers that existed before April 13, 2005.
(b)
(1)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plates issued under this section.
(2)
In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Retired Arkansas State Trooper".
(c)
(1)
A retired state trooper may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section.
(2)
The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is:
(A)
The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and
(B)
A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).
(3)
The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle.
(4)
The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).
(d)
Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the retired state trooper shall provide adequate proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that he or she is a retired state trooper of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(e)
(1)
The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) 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 fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(3)
The fee shall not be considered or credited to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration as direct revenue.
(f)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may:
(1)
Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and
(2)
Be renewed as provided under §§
27-14-1012
and
27-14-1013
.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1308 - Transferability

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one motor vehicle to another pursuant to §
27-14-914
but shall not be transferred to a person who is not entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1309 - Limitation

A person who is entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter shall be limited to two (2) special license plates under this subchapter.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1310 - Reporting of use of proceeds

If an organization sponsors a special license plate or special license plate decal under this subchapter and collects a fundraising fee, then the organization shall provide:
(1)
Its financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate or special license plate with a permanent decal; and
(2)
An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate or special license plate permanent decal will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1311 - Professional firefighters

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a special license plate for professional firefighters under this section.
(b)
(1)
The department shall seek the advice of the Arkansas Professional Firefighters Association regarding the design of the special license plate under this section.
(2)
The association may submit up to three (3) designs to the department for its consideration.
(c)
(1)
A professional firefighter may apply for and annually renew special license plates issued under this section.
(2)
The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is:
(A)
The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle;
(B)
A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00); and
(C)
An additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) to be remitted monthly to the association.
(3)
The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle and an additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) to be remitted monthly to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board.
(d)
(1)
Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, the professional firefighter shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a member in good standing with the association.
(2)
This subsection shall not require a person who has been issued a special license plate under this section to present adequate proof of his or her status as a professional firefighter to the department for the renewal of his or her license and registration.
(e)
(1)
The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(2)
The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.
(3)
The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 386,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 386,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 66,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 66,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2007, No. 590, § 2; 2011, No. 639, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1312 - Cold War veterans

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal that states "Cold War Veteran" to be issued to an eligible applicant as provided under this subchapter.
(b)
(1)
The department shall design the special license plate that bears the decal issued under this section.
(2)
In lieu of the legend, "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Cold War Veteran".
(c)
(1)
A Cold War veteran may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section.
(2)
The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle.
(3)
The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle.
(4)
The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is five dollars ($5.00).
(d)
Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the Cold War veteran shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a Cold War veteran.
(e)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may:
(1)
Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and
(2)
Be renewed as provided under §§
27-14-1012
and
27-14-1013
.
(f)
As long as the fee for the special license plate issued under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle and not that for a nominal fee military service and veteran plate under §
27-24-201
et seq., a Cold War veteran may obtain multiple license plates, not to exceed the number of vehicles that he or she owns.
Acts 2009, No. 651, § 3; 2011, No. 986, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1313 - United States veterans

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "U. S. Veteran" to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she has served in the:
(1)
United States Army;
(2)
United States Navy;
(3)
United States Marine Corps;
(4)
United States Air Force;
(5)
United States Coast Guard;
(6)
Army National Guard; or
(7)
Air National Guard.
(b)
(1)
The special license plate shall be of the same basic design as military service and veterans special license plates issued under §
27-24-209
, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, the plate shall bear a decal stating "U. S. Veteran".
(2)
The special license plate shall include a decal showing the veteran's branch of service.
(c)
(1)
A United States veteran may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section.
(2)
The initial application and registration fee for the license plate created under this section is the full fee amount as specified in §
27-14-601(a)
.
(3)
The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the amount specified in §
27-14-601(a)
.
(4)
The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is five dollars ($5.00).
(d)
Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, the United States veteran shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a United States veteran.
(e)
The special license plate created under this section may be used only on a motor vehicle as defined and classified in §
27-24-103
.
(f)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may:
(1)
Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and
(2)
Be renewed as provided under §§
27-14-1012
and
27-14-1013
.
Acts 2011, No. 727, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1314 - Constables

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "Constable" for constables to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she is a constable and subject to the conditions provided under this subchapter.
(b)
The department shall design the special license plate issued under this section to be the same basic design as the standard license plate, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Constable".
(c)
(1)
A constable may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section.
(2)
The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is:
(A)
The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and
(B)
A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).
(3)
The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle.
(4)
The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).
(d)
Upon application and renewal of a special license plate issued under this section, the constable shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is at the time of application or renewal a constable.
(e)
(1)
The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) 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 fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.
(3)
The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.
(f)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may:
(1)
Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and
(2)
Be renewed as provided under subsection (d) of this section and under §§
27-14-1012
and
27-14-1013
.
Added by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1315 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1050,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Added by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 2 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING (§§ 27-13-101 — 27-25-113) › Chapter 24 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE ACT OF 2005 (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-1704) › Subchapter 13 - PUBLIC AND MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION (§§ 27-24-1301 — 27-24-1316) › Section 27-24-1316 - Support of law enforcement

(a)
(1)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a special license plate for support of law enforcement under this section.
(2)
The procedures regarding costs under §
27-24-1404(c)(1)(A)
shall apply.
(b)
(1)
The department shall seek the advice of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association regarding the design of the special license plate under this section.
(2)
The association may submit up to three (3) designs to the department for its consideration.
(c)
Any motor vehicle owner may apply for and annually renew a special license plate created by this section.
(d)
(1)
The department shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of:
(A)
The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle;
(B)
Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution; and
(C)
A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00).
(2)
(A)
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.
(B)
The handling and administrative fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.
(3)
The department shall remit the design-use contribution fee required under subdivision (d)(1)(B) of this section monthly to the association.
(e)
(1)
The 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 association.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1270,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.