Title 23 — Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
95 chapters · 4,024 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-405 Investigation by Arkansas Racing Commission
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(a) (1) (A) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to conduct a thorough investigation of the personal background of each officer, each director, and each principal stockholder of an applicant for, or holder of, a franchise for conducting dog racing in this state.(B) In the…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-406 Electoral and residency requirement
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(a) A majority of all officers and directors of any greyhound dog track in this state shall be qualified electors of this state who have resided in the county in which the track is located for a period of not less than two (2) years and shall maintain a residence in the county du…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-407 Report of changes
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Every holder of a franchise to conduct dog racing in this state shall report any and all changes in its board of directors, executive officers, and other management personnel, and all changes in the ownership of its stock, to the Arkansas Racing Commission within ten (10) days ne…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-408 Intergovernmental cooperation
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The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to cooperate with and share information with federal officers and agencies and with officers and agencies of this state and subdivisions thereof and officers and agencies of other states and subdivisions, to the extent that the commiss…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-409 Employment of special investigators and other personnel
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The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to employ such special investigators and other personnel as it shall deem necessary to investigate the personal background of officers, directors, and principal stockholders of applicants for and holders of dog racing franchises and to…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-501 Accordance with franchise required
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(a) Any franchise holder or any person aiding or abetting in the holding or conducting of any greyhound racing meet at which greyhound racing shall be permitted for any stake, purse, or reward except in accordance with a franchise duly issued as provided in this chapter shall be …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-502 Racing days and hours generally
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(a) (1) Upon application of the dog racing franchise holder, the Arkansas Racing Commission may authorize each dog racing franchise holder to conduct during any calendar year greyhound racing on the days and during the hours as determined by the commission and as set forth in its…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-503 Additional racing days for benefit of city general fund and Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct three (3) additional days of racing at any dog racing meet. The franchise holder shall agree that the net proceeds derived from the additional days shall be credited as follows:(…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-504 Additional racing days for municipal assistance — Distribution of net proceeds to municipalities
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct six (6) additional days of racing during each calendar year in addition to any other days of dog racing authorized by law. (b) The net proceeds, as defined in § 23-111-503, deriv…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-505 Additional racing days for benefit of indigent patients, etc
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct fifteen (15) additional days of racing during each twelve-month period. The additional days of racing may be divided between each of the two (2) racing meets allowed by § 23-111-…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-506 Application for license to conduct meet — Issuance
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(a) (1) Before any franchise holder conducts a racing meet in the county in which it holds a franchise, it shall file with the Arkansas Racing Commission an application to hold the meet and a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) payable to the State of Arkansas, with…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-507 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 23-111-507Current 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. § 23-111-508 Wagering. [Effective until January 1, 2028.]
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(a) (1) Any franchise holder conducting a greyhound racing meet may provide places in the race meeting grounds, or enclosure, at which it may conduct and supervise the pari-mutuel or certificate system of wagering by patrons on the races conducted by the franchise holder at the m…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-509 Disposition of wagering money
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(a) Each franchise holder conducting a racing meet under the provisions of this chapter shall keep its books and records in such manner as to clearly show the total amount of moneys wagered on each race held or conducted at each meet and the disposition of the moneys. (b) (1) In …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-510 Admission tax
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(a) (1) Each franchise holder authorized to conduct a race meeting under this chapter shall pay to the Arkansas Racing Commission for the use and benefit of the State of Arkansas either ten percent (10%) of all moneys received each day from admissions paid by persons attending th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-511 Record keeping by franchise holder — Audit
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(a) Every franchise holder conducting race meetings under this chapter shall keep its books and records so as to clearly show the true number of admissions, the total amount of money contributed to each pari-mutuel pool on each race separately, and the amount of money received da…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-512 Commission's access to meets, books, records, etc
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(a) The Arkansas Racing Commission shall at all times have access to any portion of the space or enclosure where a race meeting is held, including the space or enclosure where the pari-mutuel or certificate system of wagering is conducted or supervised at any racing meet, for the…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-513 Failure to pay tax
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(a) Any franchise holder failing or refusing to pay the amount found to be due the Arkansas Racing Commission from any tax provided for or imposed by this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-514 Franchise holder required to give bond
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Every franchise holder to which a license may be granted under this chapter at its own cost and expense shall, before the license is delivered, give a bond, in the penal sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) payable to the Arkansas Racing Commission with a surety to be approved b…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-515 Additional racing days for the benefit of small municipalities and community colleges
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(a) (1) The Arkansas Racing Commission is authorized to allow each dog racing franchise holder to conduct six (6) additional days of racing during each twelve-month period.(2) The additional days of racing may be divided between each of the two (2) racing meets allowed by this se…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-516 Health insurance
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From the amount withheld and retained by the dog racing franchise holder pursuant to § 23-111-509, the franchise holder shall set aside for the use and benefit of his or her employees for the purpose of maintaining health insurance benefits, one-half of one percent (0.5%) of all …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-517 Disposition of pari-mutuel tax revenue
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(a) Each year, the first eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000) of the pari-mutuel tax revenue derived from § 23-111-505(a) shall be remitted directly to Arkansas State University Mid-South and shall be used by the college for facilities, programming, and personnel in the support…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-111-518 Legislative intent — Definitions — Payable winnings agreements
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(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to recognize the rich history of greyhound racing in the state and to provide clarity in the law regarding payable winnings agreements to ensure that the purpose of The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, A…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1001 Title
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This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1002 Legislative findings
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(1) The General Assembly finds that:(1) The distribution and sale of recreational vehicles vitally affects the general economy, the public interest, and the public welfare; and(2) It is necessary, in the exercise of the General Assembly's police power, to regulate and to license …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1003 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Area of sales responsibility” means the geographical area agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer or distributor in a dealer agreement where the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer or distributor's new recrea…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1004 License requirements and application fees — Definition
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(a) The following acts are unlawful:(1) The violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter;(2) Engaging in business as, serving in the capacity of, or acting as a new recreational vehicle dealer, recreational vehicle manufacturer, recreational vehicle distributor, recreati…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1005 Application for license
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(a) An application for a license required under this subchapter shall:(1) Be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant;(2) Be on a form prescribed by the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission and furnished to the applicant; and(3) Contain such information as the commission…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1006 Issuance of license — Change of location — Change of business or corporate name, structure, or DBA name — Dealers, manufacturers, and distributors
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(a) The license issued to each recreational vehicle dealer, manufacturer, or distributor shall specify the location of the factory, office, branch, or division of the recreational vehicle dealer, manufacturer, or distributor. (b) In case the location is changed, the Arkansas Moto…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1007 Display of license — Change of employer — Factory representative and distributor representative
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(a) A recreational vehicle factory representative shall have his or her license upon his or her person when engaged in his or her business and shall display the license upon request. (b) (1) The name of the employer of the factory representative shall be stated on the license.(2)…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1008 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 23-112-1008Current 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. § 23-112-1009 Expiration of license
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(1) Unless the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission by rule provides to the contrary, all licenses issued to:(1) Recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and their representatives expire June 30 following the date of issue; and(2) Recreational vehicle dealers expire Decembe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-101 Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1010 Area of sales responsibility
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(a) The following conditions shall apply to the area of sales responsibility of a dealer included in a dealer agreement:(1) The manufacturer shall designate in the dealer agreement the area of sales responsibility exclusively assigned to the dealer;(2) The manufacturer shall not …
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1011 Renewal of dealer agreement
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In a renewal of a dealer agreement, the manufacturer shall not impose on the dealer stocking requirements or retail sales targets that are inconsistent with market growth or contraction in the area of sales responsibility of the dealer.
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1012 Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of dealer agreement
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(a) (1) A manufacturer or distributor, directly or through any authorized officer, agent, or employee, may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a dealer agreement with or without good cause.(2) If the manufacturer or distributor terminates, cancels, or fails to renew the dealer ag…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1013 Repurchase of inventory
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(1) If the dealer agreement is terminated, canceled, or not renewed by the manufacturer or distributor without good cause under § 23-112-1011 or by the dealer for good cause as defined in § 23-112-1011 and the manufacturer fails to cure the claimed deficiencies under § 23-112-101…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1014 Sale of remaining inventory after termination
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(a) A dealer is not prohibited from selling the remaining in-stock inventory of a particular line-make after a dealer agreement has been terminated or not renewed under § 23-112-1012. (b) If recreational vehicles of a line-make are not returned or required to be returned to the m…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1015 Change of ownership of dealer — Family succession
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(a) The following conditions apply to a proposed sale of the business assets, transfer of the stock, or other transaction that will result in a change of ownership of a dealer, except a transaction described in subsection (b) of this section:(1) The dealer shall:(A) Provide writt…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1016 Warranty obligation
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(a) Each warrantor shall:(1) Specify in writing to each of its dealers the obligations for preparation, delivery, and warranty service on its products;(2) Compensate the dealer for warranty service required of the dealer by the warrantor;(3) (A) Provide the dealer:(i) The schedul…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1017 Damage to recreational vehicles before arrival at dealership
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(a) All the following apply if a new recreational vehicle is damaged before transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor:(1) The dealer shall notify the manufacturer o…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1018 Prohibited activity of manufacturer or distributor — Coercion
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(a) A manufacturer or distributor shall not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:(1) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order;(2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor; or(3) Enter into an agreement that requires the dealer to submit its disputes…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1019 License — Denial, revocation, and suspension
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(a) For any of the following reasons, the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission may deny an application for a license required by this subchapter or revoke or suspend a license after it has been granted:(1) (A) Selling or soliciting sales of a recreational vehicle without:(i) A deale…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-102 Legislative findings — Purpose
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(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles in Arkansas vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare. (b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that it is necessary, in t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1020 Monetary penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation of license — Civil penalty
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(a) For a monetary penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation of a license, the following apply:(1) (A) If after alternative proceedings or notice and hearing the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission finds that a person holding a license under this subchapter is guilty of a violati…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1021 Enforcement
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(a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission may enter orders that direct compliance with this subchapter and rules under this subchapter if any of the following conditions have been met:(1) The commission has conducted a hearing within sixty (60) days on the matter;(2) The commissi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1022 Civil action and mediation
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(a) (1) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this subchapter may bring a civil action in circuit court to recover actual damages.(2) The court shall award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party in such an action. (1)…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-1023 Injunction
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(a) In addition to any remedy provided in this subchapter or otherwise available by law, a manufacturer, distributor, warrantor, or a dealer may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the issuance, upon a hearing and for cause shown, of a temporary or permanent injunction…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-103 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Advertisement” means an oral, written, telecommunicated, graphic, pictorial, or other statement made in the course of soliciting business, including without limitation, a statement or representation made in a newspaper, magazine, internet, or othe…
Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-104 Injunction
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(a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall be entitled to seek an injunction upon affidavit in the circuit court for the county in which the commission's office is located to prevent any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or legal entity from violating any …