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AR HB1385
Bill
Status
Passed
3/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tim Lemons
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AI Summary
- Makes it unlawful to knowingly possess or purchase a blue light or blue lens cap with intent to unlawfully use it, or to transfer such items to someone known to have unlawful intent
- Requires sellers of blue lights or blue lens caps to verify buyers are law enforcement officers, auxiliary law enforcement officers, or county coroners before sale
- Requires all blue light and blue lens cap sales to be reported to the Department of Arkansas State Police
- Changes violation of blue light/lens cap restrictions from Class D felony to Class C felony, and changes violation of law enforcement insignia restrictions from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony
- Requires law enforcement vehicles offered for public sale to have lightbars, spotlights, sirens, decals, radios, and other law enforcement-specific items removed; violation carries fine of up to $1,000
Legislative Description
To Be Known As "shannon's Law"; And Concerning The Possession And Sale Of Blue Lights And Law Enforcement Insignia.
Last Action
Notification that HB1385 is now Act 439
3/9/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/16/2017
Judiciary1/30/2017
Full Bill Text
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