HB1300 Summary

• Creates a new subchapter in Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 112 to establish exemptions for recreational vehicle special events from motor vehicle dealer regulations

• Defines "recreational vehicle special event" as an event lasting no more than 7 consecutive days at a public venue, sponsored by a city, county, nonprofit entity, or RV owners' organization, featuring new RV dealers, manufacturers, or distributors

• Exempts qualifying events with significant positive economic impact (at least $2,000,000 to the state or region) from Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission regulations regarding relevant market area and contiguous county restrictions

• Requires an independent economic impact statement from a university, chamber of commerce, or similar entity; if impact is not significant, the commission may still determine exemption eligibility

• Authorizes the commission to issue temporary permits to out-of-state motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers with specified fee caps ($100 for dealers, $250 for manufacturers, $15 for salespersons, $50 for representatives)