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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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-120 - Rulemaking authority

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to adopt rules after consulting with, and with the concurrence of, the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3132, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 326, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1989, No. 241, § 20.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-121 - Authority to enter agreement

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1989, No. 241, § 21.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-122 - Enforcement

The enforcement personnel of the State Highway Commission, the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and any certified law enforcement officer shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 327, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1989, No. 241, § 22.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-123 - Reciprocity

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if the person has a commercial driver license issued by any state or province or territory of Canada, in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of commercial motor vehicle driver licenses, if the person is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle, or subject to an out-of-service order.
Acts 1989, No. 241, § 23.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-124 - Commercial Driver License Fund

(a)
There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a fund to be known as the "Commercial Driver License Fund" of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. The Commercial Driver License Fund shall consist of special revenues as set out in §
27-23-118
, to be used to establish and maintain the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program, 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 division.
(b)
On July 1, 1989, a loan to the Commercial Driver License Fund shall be made from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, in an amount or amounts to be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, for the purpose of establishing the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program. Loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, shall be repaid to the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund on or before June 30, 1991. Provided, further loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund may be made after July 1, 1989. However, the loans made after July 1, 1990, must be repaid on or before the fiscal year in which the loans were made.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4703, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 241, § 24.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-125 - Suspension of commercial driver license for delinquent child support

All types of commercial driver licenses shall be subject to suspension for nonpayment of child support under §
9-14-239
.
Acts 1993, No. 1241, § 1; 1995, No. 1184, § 23; 1997, No. 1296, §§ 39, 40; 2001, No. 1248, § 15.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-126 - Notification of out-of-service order

The law enforcement officer issuing an out-of-service order to a commercial motor vehicle driver pursuant to §
27-23-113
or compatible law shall within thirty (30) days report the issuance to the Office of Driver Services.
Acts 1995, No. 921, § 6.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-127 - Disqualification of noncommercial driver license holder

(a)
The provisions of §§
27-23-112
-
27-23-114
shall apply equally to drivers of a commercial motor vehicle who have not been issued a commercial driver license. Any person convicted of any of the listed offenses shall be prohibited from obtaining a commercial driver license during the disqualification period or periods provided in §
27-23-112
.
(b)
The disqualification of a noncommercial driver license driver pursuant to this section shall be recorded and reported by the Office of Driver Services in the same manner as a disqualification of a driver holding a commercial driver license.
Acts 1995, No. 921, § 7.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-128 - Deferment of sentence - Restrictions

No circuit or district court judge may utilize §
5-4-321
, §
16-90-115
, §
16-90-904
, §§
16-93-301
-
16-93-303
, §
16-93-314
, or §
27-50-701
or any other program to defer imposition of sentence or enter the person into a diversion program in instances in which the person holds a commercial driver license or a commercial learner's permit and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 18, eff. 7/8/2014.
Acts 2003, No. 842, § 7; 2005, No. 1934, § 19; 2009, No. 456, § 11; 2011, No. 570, § 129.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-130 - Prohibition against texting - Definition

(a)
(1)
For purposes of this section, "driving" means operating a commercial motor vehicle with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or another momentary delay.
(2)
For purposes of this section, "driving" does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle with or without the motor running when the driver moves the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway, as defined in
49 C.F.R. § 390.5
, as in effect on January 1, 2011, and halts in a location in which the vehicle can safely remain stationary.
(b)
(1)
A driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall not engage in texting while driving.
(2)
However, texting while driving is permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle when necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service.
(c)
A motor carrier shall not allow or require the motor carrier's drivers to engage in texting while driving.
(d)
A person who is convicted of violating this section shall be:
(1)
Guilty of a violation; and
(2)
Fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 20, eff. 7/8/2014.
Acts 2011, No. 352, § 7.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 1 - ARKANSAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-131) › Section 27-23-131 - Prohibition against use of hand-held mobile telephone while driving commercial motor vehicle - Definition

(a)
(1)
For purposes of this section, "driving" means operating a commercial motor vehicle on a highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays.
(2)
For purposes of this section, "driving" does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle if the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.
(b)
(1)
A driver shall not use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(2)
However, use of a hand-held mobile telephone is permissible by a driver of a commercial motor vehicle when necessary to communicate with a law enforcement official or other emergency service.
(c)
A motor carrier shall not allow or require a driver to use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle.
(d)
A person who is convicted of violating this section is guilty of a violation.
Added by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 21, eff. 9/1/2013.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-201 - Title

This subchapter is known and may be cited as the "Commercial Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing Act".
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-203 - Applicability - Exemptions

(a)
This subchapter applies to:
(1)
An Arkansas employer who is required to comply with the drug and alcohol testing provisions under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, as in effect on November 8, 2021;
(2)
An employee who holds an Arkansas commercial driver license and who either:
(A)
Is employed by an Arkansas employer in a safety-sensitive transportation job for which drug and alcohol tests are required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, as in effect on November 8, 2021; or
(B)
Has submitted an application for employment with an Arkansas employer for a safety-sensitive transportation job for which drug and alcohol tests are required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, as in effect on November 8, 2021; and
(3)
A consortium/third-party administrator that provides or coordinates the provision of drug and alcohol testing services to Arkansas employers that are required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399, as in effect on November 8, 2021.
(b)
This subchapter does not apply to an individual who is exempt from holding a commercial driver license notwithstanding whether the individual holds a commercial driver license.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 13.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-204 - Testing

An Arkansas employer shall test an employee for alcohol and drugs if this subchapter applies to both the Arkansas employer and employee under §
27-23-203(a)(1) and (2)
.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 14.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-205 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 15.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-206 - Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - Maintenance of information - Confidentiality

(a)
(1)
Upon receipt of an application to issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit, the Office of Driver Services shall request the driver's record from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
(2)
If the query indicates that the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the application for a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will be denied.
(3)
A driver may resubmit his or her application to the Office of Driver Services after complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's return-to-duty process, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 40, Subpart O, as in effect on January 1, 2023.
(4)
The Office of Driver Services shall not approve an application unless a negative return-to-duty test result has been reported to the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
(b)
(1)
(A)
If the Office of Driver Services is notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under
49 C.F.R. § 382.501(a)
, as in effect on January 1, 2023, the Office of Driver Services shall revoke the driver's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit.
(B)
A revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be effective immediately upon receipt of the notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
(2)
The revocation of the commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will result in a downgrade to a standard driver's license.
(3)
The Office of Driver Services shall complete and record the downgrade on the driver's record within sixty (60) days of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
(c)
The Office of Driver Services:
(1)
Shall only use the information received from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine a driver's qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and
(2)
May not divulge or permit any other person or entity to divulge any information from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to any person or entity not directly involved in determining a driver's qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-207 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 16.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-208 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-209 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 17.
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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-210 - Miscellaneous authority - Rules

(a)
The Office of Driver Services shall pursue grants available through the United States Department of Transportation or other entity to assist with the cost of compliance with the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
(b)
The Office of Driver Services may:
(1)
Adopt rules to administer this subchapter; and
(2)
Receive and expend any moneys arising from grants, contributions, or reimbursements from the United States Department of Transportation or other entity for performing its duties under this subchapter.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 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 23 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (§§ 27-23-101 — 27-23-211) › Subchapter 2 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING ACT (§§ 27-23-201 — 27-23-211) › Section 27-23-211 - Immunity from civil liability

The state or any entity required to perform duties under this subchapter shall be immune from civil liability for performing the duties required under this subchapter.
Acts 2007, No. 637, § 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-101 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Special License Plate Act of 2005".
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-102 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1)
Implement a special license plate law that transfers the authority for approving special license plates to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration;
(2)
Continue the special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005; and
(3)
Authorize the Department of Finance and Administration to administratively reissue each type of special license plate continued under this chapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4704, 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-103 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(1)
(A)
"Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle that is classified as:
(i)
A Class One, Class Two, or Class Three pleasure vehicle under §
27-14-601(a)(1)
; or
(ii)
A Class One truck under §
27-14-601(a)(3)(A)
.
(B)
"Motor vehicle" shall only include the classes and types of vehicles stated in subdivision (1)(A) of this section as defined under §
27-14-601
; and
(2)
"Special license plate" means a license plate authorized under this chapter for use on a motor vehicle.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-104 - Reissuance

(a)
Every special license plate continued under this chapter shall be discontinued on April 7, 2007, unless an application that meets the criteria for issuance of the special license plate under the appropriate subchapter governing that type of plate is submitted and approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration at least ninety (90) days prior to April 1, 2007.
(b)
The secretary shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq., to carry out the duties of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Rules regarding the disposal of old design special license plates;
(2)
The fee for the design-use contribution, which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; and
(3)
The number of applications that must be received in lieu of the payment of the design-use contribution fee to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4706, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4705, 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-105 - Design

(a)
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the exclusive power to design or approve the design used on a special license plate authorized under this chapter.
(b)
A special license plate created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be designed to allow adequate space for the placement of the number and letter characters so that law enforcement officers can readily identify the characters.
(c)
(1)
A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter after April 13, 2005, shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend.
(2)
A special license plate decal created and issued under this chapter shall be permanent.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4707, 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-106 - Change of design

If the Department of Finance and Administration issues a special license plate under this subchapter and the entity requests a change of design, then the entity shall remit to the department an additional fee to cover the cost of the initial order of the newly designed special license plate that is a result of the change of design.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-107 - Appeals

An appeal from a decision of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4708, 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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-108 - Compliance with other laws

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the issuance and renewal of special license plates under this chapter shall comply with all other laws and rules regarding the licensing and registration of motor vehicles.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-109 - Penalty

(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to:
(1)
Evade or violate a provision of this chapter;
(2)
Attempt to secure benefits under this chapter to which he or she is not entitled; or
(3)
Obtain or use a special license plate issued under this chapter to which he or she is not entitled.
(b)
(1)
A person who pleads guilty to, nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a violation under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(2)
In addition to all other penalties authorized by this subsection, the court may sentence a person to make restitution to the Department of Finance and Administration for the normal license fee for license plates that are lawfully issued under the Motor Vehicle Administration, Certificate of Title, and Antitheft Act, §
27-14-101
et seq.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-110 - Local fees prohibited

A political subdivision of the State of Arkansas shall not levy a fee for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on the roads, streets, or alleys within the political subdivision for motor vehicles that are licensed under this chapter.
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 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-24-101 — 27-24-111) › Section 27-24-111 - Limitation on types of special license plates

(a)
The types of special license plates issued under this chapter by the Department of Finance and Administration is limited to the total types of special license plates in existence on January 1, 2014.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of this section, a new type of special license plate may be created and issued under this chapter only if an existing type of special license plate is:
(A)
Repealed; or
(B)
Discontinued as authorized under §
27-24-1003
.
(2)
The requirement under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall not apply to the creation and issuance of a special license plate for an area of historical significance located in Arkansas that is officially designated by the United States Congress as a "National Historic Site", including without limitation the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 808,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 578,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Added by Act 2013, No. 1355,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-201 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue military service and veterans special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional military service and veterans special license plates.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-202 - Legislative findings

It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the men and women who have served our country and risked their lives to secure our freedom should be honored by the issuance of free special license plates as provided 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-204 - Military and veteran special license plates and decals generally

(a)
The following special license plates or license plates with permanent decals for members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces and similar entities that were in existence or authorized by enactment on or before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to an eligible applicant:
(1)
Disabled Veteran;
(2)
Disabled Veteran - World War I;
(3)
Disabled Veteran - Nonservice injury;
(4)
Medal of Honor Recipient;
(5)
Ex-Prisoner of War;
(6)
Military Reserve;
(7)
Pearl Harbor Survivor;
(8)
Merchant Marine;
(9)
World War II Veteran;
(10)
Korean War Veteran;
(11)
Vietnam Veteran;
(12)
Persian Gulf Veteran;
(13)
Armed Forces Veteran;
(14)
Distinguished Flying Cross;
(15)
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran; and
(16)
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran.
(b)
Beginning January 1, 2014, the secretary shall create and issue a permanent decal for a Vietnam Era Veteran consistent with §
27-24-209
to an eligible applicant.
(c)
(1)
The Purple Heart Recipient special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the secretary to an eligible applicant.
(2)
However, on the Purple Heart Recipient special license plates issued after April 13, 2005, the words "Purple Heart - Combat Wounded" shall appear.
(d)
The secretary shall promulgate rules and forms to ensure that an owner of a motor vehicle who is issued a special license plate under this subchapter:
(1)
Is eligible to be issued the particular special license plate based on his or her:
(A)
Status as a disabled veteran or veteran of a foreign war;
(B)
Status of being the recipient of a military honor;
(C)
Status of being an ex-prisoner of war; or
(D)
Past or present military service; and
(2)
Either:
(A)
Has an honorable record of military service; or
(B)
Was honorably discharged from military service.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4712, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4711, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4710, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4709, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 495,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 109, § 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-205 - Additional special license plates

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall examine the following factors to determine whether to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter:
(1)
Whether an application for the creation of an additional special license plate under this subchapter has been filed by either:
(A)
The Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas for a special license plate related to members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or
(B)
The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a special license plate related to veterans or any other branch of the United States Armed Forces; and
(2)
Whether there has been a recent armed conflict or war in which members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or the reserve components of the armed services have served.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6337, 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-206 - Fees and limitations

(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) and subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section and in §
27-24-213
, special license plates created and issued under this subchapter shall be free of charge to an eligible applicant.
(2)
To defray the cost of the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate under this subchapter, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may charge an annual fee for renewal not to exceed one dollar ($1.00).
(b)
(1)
A person who is eligible to receive a special license plate under this chapter shall be limited to three (3) additional special license plates.
(2)
An additional special license plate under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall be issued:
(A)
For a personal-use vehicle as defined under §
27-14-612
; and
(B)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, upon payment of the fee for registering and licensing a motor vehicle under §
27-14-601
.
(c)
An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of any of the following special license plates may obtain one (1) additional special license plate upon payment of a fee not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) and up to two (2) more additional special license plates under subdivision (b)(1) of this section:
(1)
Pearl Harbor Survivor;
(2)
Medal of Honor Recipient;
(3)
Disabled Veteran;
(4)
Disabled Veteran - World War I;
(5)
Purple Heart Recipient; or
(6)
A retired member of the United States Armed Forces under §
27-24-210
.
(d)
(1)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a fee shall not be charged for issuance and renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate.
(2)
An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of an ex-prisoner of war special license plate may obtain one (1) additional special license plate under this subchapter at no additional charge.
(e)
An eligible applicant for the issuance or renewal of a military or veteran special license plate under this subchapter may elect to receive a standard Arkansas license plate instead of a military or veteran special license plate upon payment of one dollar ($1.00).
Amended by Act 2021, No. 318,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4713, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 573,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 991,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 765,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 619,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 566,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 101, § 1; 2007, No. 148, § 1; 2007, No. 239, § 1; 2009, No. 483, § 3; 2009, No. 632, § 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-207 - Transferability

A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall not be transferred to any 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-208 - Surviving spouse

(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subdivisions (a)(2)-(4) of this section, a special license plate issued under this subchapter may be reissued to the surviving spouse of a deceased person to whom the special license plate was issued upon payment of the fee for licensing a motor vehicle as provided under §
27-14-601
.
(2)
A special license plate issued to a disabled veteran under this subchapter may be reissued to the disabled veteran's surviving spouse upon payment of the fee under §
27-24-206(a)
.
(3)
A Purple Heart Recipient special license plate issued under this subchapter may be reissued free of charge to the surviving spouse of a deceased person to whom the special license plate was issued.
(4)
A Distinguished Flying Cross special license plate issued under this subchapter may be reissued to the surviving spouse of a deceased person to whom the special license plate was issued upon payment of the fee under §
27-24-206(a)
.
(b)
The surviving spouse of a deceased person who was entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter shall not be eligible for parking privileges in designated accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities unless the surviving spouse is a person with a disability as defined in §
27-15-302
.
(c)
(1)
The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) special license plate to an applicant who establishes that he or she is the surviving spouse of a deceased person who was entitled to receive any of the following special license plates:
(A)
Medal of Honor Recipient;
(B)
Purple Heart Recipient; or
(C)
Distinguished Flying Cross.
(2)
A decal stating "Surviving Spouse" will be affixed to a special license plate reissued under subdivision (a)(1) of this section or issued under subdivision (c)(1) of this section in lieu of the standard decal appearing on a special license plate issued under this subchapter.
(3)
The department may issue a surviving spouse a special license plate with a decal stating "Surviving Spouse" as authorized under subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section upon:
(A)
Presentment of evidence that the applicant's deceased spouse was awarded the military decoration corresponding to the special license plate requested in the application; and
(B)
Payment of the fee required under §
27-24-206(a)
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 993,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 915,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 167,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 965,§ 1, eff. 11/13/2017.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1069,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-210 - Retired members of armed forces

(a)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired members of the armed forces that existed before the July 31, 2009.
(b)
(1)
The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section.
(2)
In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "U.S. Armed Forces Retired".
(c)
A retired member of the armed forces may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under §
27-24-206(a) and (b)
.
(d)
Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, a retired member of the armed forces shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a retired member of the armed forces.
(e)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law.
(f)
The Office of Motor Vehicle shall redesign and simplify the special license plates issued under this section to bring them into conformity with §
27-24-209
.
Acts 2009, No. 632, § 3; 2011, No. 632, § 1.
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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-212 - Disabled veteran motorcycle license plates - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Disabled veteran" means a person who meets the definition of disabled veteran, disabled veteran - nonservice injury, or disabled veteran - World War I, under §
27-24-203
; and
(2)
"Special motorcycle license plate" means a special license plate issued under this section for a motorcycle as defined under §
27-20-101
.
(b)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special motorcycle license plate under this section to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she is a disabled veteran.
(c)
The department shall design the special license plate issued under this section consistent with §
27-24-209
.
(d)
(1)
The special license plate created and issued under this section is free of charge to an eligible applicant.
(2)
To defray the cost of the issuance and renewal of a special license plate under this section, the department may charge an annual fee for renewal not to exceed one dollar ($1.00).
(e)
The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year if it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law.
Added by Act 2013, No. 473,§ 1, 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 2 - MILITARY SERVICE AND VETERANS (§§ 27-24-201 — 27-24-215) › Section 27-24-213 - Veterans of Foreign Wars

(a)
The purpose of this section is to honor the service of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance.
(b)
It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the men and women who have served our country overseas and risked their lives to secure our freedom should be honored by the issuance of a free special license plate as provided under this subchapter.
(c)
The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue a Veterans of Foreign Wars special license plate to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she, by membership card or Life Member card, is a member of the:
(1)
Veterans of Foreign Wars;
(2)
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars;
(3)
Men's Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars;
(4)
Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars;
(5)
Junior Girls of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars; or
(6)
Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
(d)
(1)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plate issued under this section in consultation with the Department of Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars.
(2)
In place of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, a permanent decal shall be made available for a veteran of each conflict as authorized under §
27-24-204(a)
, upon proof as required under §
27-24-204
that the applicant is eligible to be issued the decal.
(e)
An applicant who qualifies for a special license plate under subdivision (c)(1) of this section:
(1)
Shall pay:
(A)
A fundraising fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate; and
(B)
An annual fee not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) that the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may charge for the issuance and renewal of the first special license plate; and
(2)
May obtain and renew additional special license plates upon payment of a fundraising fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) and the fee for licensing a motor vehicle under §
27-14-601
.
(f)
An applicant who qualifies for a special license plate under subdivisions (c)(2)-(6) of this section shall pay a fundraising fee of ten dollars ($10.00) and the fee for licensing a motor vehicle as provided in §
27-14-601
for the issuance and renewal of any license plate issued under this subsection.
(g)
The fundraising fee of ten dollars ($10.00) paid by any applicant on issuance or renewal of a special license plate under this section shall be remitted monthly to the Nick Bacon VFW Special Veterans Scholarship Fund.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4714, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 698,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Added by Act 2013, No. 991,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.