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AR HB1369

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Homer Lenderman

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires pawnshops and pawnbrokers in Arkansas to keep detailed records of all transactions, including transaction type, customer identification, driver's license or ID number, physical description, and item description with serial numbers

  • Mandates that one copy of records be maintained on file for three years and be accessible to Arkansas State Police, county sheriffs, and municipal police officers at any reasonable time

  • Requires pawnshops to daily upload transaction records in a designated electronic format to a centralized secure tracking system and Internet website designated by county or city law enforcement officials

  • Restricts the use of submitted electronic records to investigating crimes involving property only

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 fine for non-compliance, with each day of non-compliance constituting a separate offense; prohibits pawnshops, pawnbrokers, and customers from being charged costs or fees for electronic record collection and processing

Legislative Description

To Require Pawn Shops And Pawnbrokers To Electronically Upload Records To Assist The Investigation Of Crimes.

Last Action

Notification that HB1369 is now Act 404

3/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/4/2013
Insurance and Commerce2/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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