AR SB37

Requires counties and cities that authorize nonconsent vehicle removal, towing, or storage to enact ordinances establishing complaint procedures, investigation systems, sanctions for violations, and restitution orders.

Establishes that city and county ordinances apply within their respective boundaries, except that ordinances governing law enforcement agency towing actions apply within the legal jurisdiction of those agencies.

Creates a new statute (27-50-1217) requiring counties and cities to enact ordinances setting procedures and regulations for nonconsent removal, towing, and storage, including rules on vehicle requests, removal procedures, storage, and reasonable charges.

Authorizes the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board to impose civil penalties up to $5,000 or suspend/revoke towing licenses for violations, with penalties enforceable through vehicle registration suspension by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Allows the Towing and Recovery Board to dismiss complaints if a towing business provides proof that the complaint subject has already been adjudicated at the city or county level.