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AR SB1101

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-50-1201 to clarify that towing and storage law applies to persons engaged in towing or storage for any commercial purpose in Arkansas and those hired to tow or store vehicles for commercial purposes

  • Exempts car carriers capable of carrying five or more vehicles with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration authority, government-owned tow vehicles not used commercially, and out-of-state tow vehicles operating under federal authority and not regularly doing business in Arkansas

  • Adds definition of "commercial purpose" to Arkansas Code § 27-50-1202 to include using a tow vehicle to facilitate vehicle movement on a public way for compensation or expectation of compensation

  • Defines "commercial purpose" to encompass engaging in the business of towing, storing, or towing and storing vehicles for compensation; performing such acts for compensation; or offering such services for compensation

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Applicability Of Towing And Storage Law And The Removal Of Unattended Or Abandoned Vehicles.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/11/2013

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