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AR SB897

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Clarifies the Arkansas Real Estate Commission's authority to regulate time-share programs, developers, brokers, sales agents, and exchange agents in the state

  • Establishes registration requirements for time-share programs and mandates developers provide public offering statements to purchasers with detailed disclosures about accommodations, budgets, fees, insurance, and exchange programs

  • Protects purchasers by requiring developers to place deposits in escrow accounts, providing a 5-day cancellation right, and ensuring completion guarantees for time-share properties

  • Prohibits false and misleading advertising regarding time-shares and establishes enforcement authority for the Commission to impose penalties up to $5,000 per occurrence and issue cease and desist orders

  • Adds provisions regulating camping site time-shares, including buyer cancellation rights through the fifth day after purchase and required disclosure forms

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Jurisdiction And Regulatory Authority Of The Arkansas Real Estate Commission; To Regulate Transactions Involving Resale Timeshare Property.

Last Action

Notification that SB897 is now Act 710

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/21/2013
Insurance & Commerce3/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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