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AR HB1903

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Marshall Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes qualifications for towing companies to be placed on law enforcement nonconsent towing rotation lists, requiring either 2 years of continuous state licensure, 2 years of prior service on a rotation list, or new business status with board licensing and 40 hours of approved training

  • Mandates applicants maintain a physical business address within Arkansas with separate entrance if residential, listed telephone number answered during business hours, exterior signage with business name and contact information, and an 8" x 10" consumer complaint sign inside displaying Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board contact information

  • Requires all individuals operating tow vehicles for applicants to have 12 months of work experience with licensed towing entities within the 18 months before application

  • Allows sale or transfer of rotation list inclusion with a licensed towing entity but imposes 2-year disqualification if the new operator receives 3 disciplinary actions within 1 year of the transfer

  • Requires nonconsent towing operators to be available for after-hours vehicle and item release, with the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board to promulgate implementing rules and policies

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Removal Of Unattended Or Abandoned Vehicles; And To Establish Qualifications For Eligibility For Non-consent Towing Rotation Lists.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

4/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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