Title 23 — Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
95 chapters · 4,024 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-246 Contract carriers — Schedule of minimum rates and charges, rules, and practices — Adherence to schedule required — Exceptions
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(a) No contract carrier by motor vehicle shall demand, charge, or collect a less compensation for the transportation than the charges filed in accordance with § 23-13-245, as affected by any rule or practice so filed, or may be prescribed by the Arkansas Department of Transportat…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-247 Contract carriers — Schedule of minimum rates and charges, rules and practices — Notice of proposed changes
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(a) No reduction shall be made in any charge of a contract carrier by motor vehicle either directly or by means of any change in any rate, rule, or practice affecting the charge or the value of services thereunder except after thirty (30) days' notice of the proposed change filed…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-248 Contract carriers — Complaints
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All complaints shall state fully the facts complained of, and the reason for the complaints, and shall be made under oath.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-249 Contract carriers — Schedule of rules, etc., affecting rates, fares, etc. — Hearings — Suspension proceedings
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(a) Whenever a contract carrier by motor vehicle files with the Arkansas Department of Transportation any schedule stating a charge for a new service or a reduced charge directly, or by means of any rule or practice, for transportation of passengers or property, the department ma…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-250 Contract carriers — Schedule of minimum rates and charges, rules and practices — Establishment by department
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(a) Whenever, after hearing, upon complaint or upon its own initiative, the Arkansas Department of Transportation finds that any minimum rate or charge of any contract carrier by motor vehicle, that any rule or practice of any such carrier affecting the minimum rate or charge, or…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-251 Collection of rates and charges
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(a) A common carrier by motor vehicle shall not deliver or relinquish possession at destination of any freight transported by it until all tariff rates and charges thereon have been paid except under such rules as the Arkansas Department of Transportation from time to time may pr…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-252 Receipts or bills of lading
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(a) Every carrier of property by motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this subchapter which receives property for transportation within this state shall issue a receipt or bill of lading therefor. (b) The form of the receipt or bill of lading shall be prescribed by the Arka…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-255 Access to property, equipment, and records
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation or its duly authorized agents at all times shall have access to all lands, buildings, or equipment of motor carriers and private carriers used in connection with their operation and also to all pertinent accounts, records, documents, and …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-256 Identification of equipment
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It shall be unlawful for any common or contract carrier by motor vehicle to operate any vehicle upon the highways of this state unless there is painted, or otherwise firmly affixed, to the vehicle on both sides thereof, the name of the carrier and the certificate or permit number…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-257 Violations by carriers, shippers, brokers, etc., or employees, agents, etc. — Penalties
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Any person, whether a carrier, shipper, consignee, or broker, or any officer, employee, agent, or representative thereof who shall knowingly offer, grant, or give or solicit, accept, or receive any rebate, concession, or discrimination in violation of any provision of this subcha…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-258 Operation of motor vehicle while in possession of, consuming, or under influence of any controlled substance or intoxicating liquor prohibited — Definition
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(a) (1) Any person operating or being in physical control of a motor vehicle, which motor vehicle is susceptible at the time of such operation or physical control to any rules of the State Highway Commission regarding the safety of operation and equipment of that motor vehicle, w…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-259 Lessor to unauthorized persons deemed motor carrier
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Any person who, by lease or otherwise, permits the use of a motor vehicle by other than a carrier holding authority from the Arkansas Department of Transportation and who furnishes in connection therewith a driver, either directly or indirectly, or in any manner whatsoever exerci…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-260 Violations of subchapter — Jurisdiction of cases
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The several circuit, justice of the peace, and district courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in cases involving alleged violations of this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-261 Injunction against violation of subchapter, rules, etc., or terms and conditions of certificate, permit, or license
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If any motor carrier or broker operates in violation of any provision of this subchapter, except as to the reasonableness of rates, fares, or charges, and the discriminatory character thereof, or any rule, requirement, or order thereunder, or of any term or condition of any certi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-262 Actions to recover penalties
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(a) An action to recover a penalty under §§ 23-13-234 and 23-13-257 — 23-13-264 or to enforce the powers of the Arkansas Department of Transportation under this subchapter or any other law may be brought in any circuit court in this state in the name of the State of Arkansas, on …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-263 Lien declared to secure payment of fines and penalties
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To secure the payment of the fines and penalties provided for in this subchapter, a lien is declared and established upon the property of any person who has violated the provisions hereof and upon the property of any motor carrier whose agent, servant, or employee has violated th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-264 Disposition of forfeited bonds and fines
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One-half (½) of the amount of forfeited bonds and one-half (½) of the fines collected for violations of this subchapter shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section of the Office of Administrative Services of the Department of Fi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-265 Exempt motor carrier to possess annual receipt
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(a) (1) It is declared unlawful for any motor carrier of property who is exempt from certain provisions of this subchapter pursuant to § 23-13-206(a)(6) to use any of the public highways of this state for the transportation of property for hire in intrastate commerce without poss…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-301 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Department” means the Arkansas Department of Transportation;(2) “Motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck, trailer, semitrailer, tractor, motor bus, or other self-propelled or motor-driven vehicle used u…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-302 Authority of department
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The Arkansas Department of Transportation may, in all matters within its jurisdiction, issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and all necessary process in proceedings pending before the department; may administer oaths, examine witnesses, compel the production of records, books,…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-303 Commencement of action before department
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(a) Upon any complaint in writing being made by any person, or by the Arkansas Department of Transportation on its own motion, setting forth any act or thing done or omitted to be done by any person in violation, or claimed violation, of any provision of § 23-13-102 or of any ord…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-304 Service of process and notices
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(a) All process issued by the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall extend to all parts of the state. (b) Any process, together with the services of all notices issued by the department, as well as copies of complaints, rules, and orders of the department, may be served by …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-305 Time and place of hearing
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Upon the filing of the answer provided for in § 23-13-303, the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall set a time and place for the hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be served not less than ten (10) days before the time set therefor unless the departm…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-306 Findings and order of department — Time for taking effect
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(a) (1) After the conclusion of any hearing, the Arkansas Department of Transportation within sixty (60) days shall make and file its findings and order, with its opinion, if any.(2) Its findings shall be in sufficient detail to enable any court in which any action of the departm…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-307 Revocation of license, permit, or certificate
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(a) In the event the Arkansas Department of Transportation finds that the defendant is guilty upon any complaint filed and proceeding had, and that the provisions of § 23-13-102 or the rules or orders of the department have been willfully and knowingly violated and that a motor v…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-308 Appeal to Pulaski County Circuit Court
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Any person aggrieved by any findings and order of the Arkansas Department of Transportation may appeal to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in the way and manner provided for appeals from the department.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-309 Order or subpoena of department enforceable upon application to court
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In case of failure on the part of any person to comply with any lawful order of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, or with any subpoena or subpoena duces tecum, or to testify concerning any matter on which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, any court of record of gen…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-310 Witness fees and costs
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(a) Witnesses who are summoned before the Arkansas Department of Transportation shall be paid the same fees and mileage as are paid to witnesses in courts of record. (b) Any party to a proceeding at whose instance a subpoena is issued and served shall pay the costs incident there…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-507 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 23-13-507Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-601 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Broker” means a person other than a motor carrier or an employee or agent of a motor carrier that as a principal or an agent sells, offers for sale, negotiates for, or holds itself out by solicitation, advertisement, or otherwise as selling, pr…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-602 Registration with a base state required
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(1) Foreign and domestic motor carriers, motor private carriers, leasing companies, brokers, and freight forwarders shall not operate in interstate commerce in this state without:(1) Being registered with a base state; and(2) Paying all fees as required under the Unified Carrier …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-603 Implementation and administration duties
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(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration has oversight over the implementation and administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-59, § 4301 et seq. (b) The secretary is vested with the following powers and has the followi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-604 Registration fees
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(a) Any fees collected by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this section shall be classified as special revenues and shall be deposited into the State Treasury. (b) Upon receipt of the funds and if not prohibited by the Unified Carrier Registrati…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-605 Violation — Enforcement — Penalties
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(a) (1) A person who is subject to the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-59, § 4301 et seq., and who uses the highways of this state without first registering in accordance with this subchapter is guilty of a violation.(2) The Division of Arkansas State Po…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-701 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Transportation Network Company Services Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-702 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Digital network” means any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or utilized by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides with transportation network company drivers;(2) “Personal vehic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-703 Commercial vehicle registration not required
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(1) A transportation network company driver:(1) Is not required to register the motor vehicle used for transportation network company services as a commercial or for-hire motor vehicle; and(2) May conduct transportation network company services with a standard, noncommercial driv…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-704 Transportation network company permit required
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(a) An individual or entity shall not operate a transportation network company in this state without first having obtained a permit to operate a transportation network company from the Arkansas Public Service Commission. (b) The commission shall:(1) Issue forms for a transportati…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-705 Agent for service of process
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A transportation network company shall maintain an agent for service of process under the Model Registered Agents Act, § 4-20-101 et seq.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-706 Fare charged for transportation network company services
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(a) A transportation network company may charge a fare for transportation network company services. (b) If a fare is charged, the transportation network company shall disclose to passengers on the transportation network company's website, digital network, or within its software a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-707 Identification of transportation network company drivers and motor vehicles
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Before a passenger enters the transportation network company driver's motor vehicle, the transportation network company website, digital network, or software application used by the transportation network company to arrange the transportation network company service shall display…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-708 Electronic receipt
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(1) Within a reasonable time after transportation network company services end, a transportation network company shall transmit an electronic receipt to the passenger that lists:(1) The origin and destination of the trip;(2) The total time and distance of the trip; and(3) An item…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-709 Insurance requirements
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(a) (1) On and after July 22, 2015, a transportation network company driver or a transportation network company on the driver's behalf shall maintain primary automobile insurance that:(A) Recognizes that the driver is a transportation network company driver and covers the driver …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-710 Insurer disclosure requirements
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(1) Before a transportation network company driver is allowed to accept a request for transportation network company services on the transportation network company's website, digital network, or software application, the transportation network company shall disclose in writing to…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-711 Exclusions — Claim investigations
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(a) (1) A private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance policy may exclude coverage against all loss from liability imposed by law for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle:(A) While the motor vehicle is being used to provide transport…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-712 Drug or alcohol use prohibited
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(a) A transportation network company shall:(1) Implement a zero-tolerance policy prohibiting the use of drugs or alcohol while a transportation network company driver is providing transportation network company services or is logged into the transportation network company's websi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-713 Driver requirements
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(a) Before permitting an individual to act as a transportation network company driver on its website, digital network, or software application, a transportation network company shall:(1) Require the individual to submit an application to the transportation network company that in…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-714 Compliance with motor vehicle safety and emissions requirements
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(a) A transportation network company shall not allow a transportation network company driver to accept trip requests through the transportation network company's website, digital network, or software application unless the motor vehicle that the transportation network company dri…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-715 Street hails prohibited
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A transportation network company driver shall not solicit or accept a passenger who hails the transportation network company driver from the street.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-13-716 Cash trips prohibited
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(a) A transportation network company shall adopt a policy prohibiting solicitation or acceptance of cash payments from passengers and notify transportation network company drivers of the policy. (b) Transportation network company drivers shall not solicit or accept cash payments …