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AR SB1
Bill
Status
3/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Larry Teague
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AI Summary
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Establishes a defense to prosecution for operating an all-terrain vehicle on public streets or highways outside city limits and non-interstate highways if traveling is the most reasonable route of access between off-road trails or private property.
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Limits all-terrain vehicle travel to a maximum of 3 miles on public streets or highways to reach authorized destinations.
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Defines "private property" to include owned or leased property, residences with owner/lessee permission, and temporary stays at vacation resorts, rental cabins, deeded timeshares, or right-to-use timeshares.
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Requires all-terrain vehicle operators to carry proof of property interest and location when operating on public streets or highways, and display it upon demand of a peace officer.
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Declares an emergency effective immediately, citing Arkansas's all-terrain vehicle parks, trails, and tourism as economically important to small businesses.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Defenses To Prosecution For A Violation Of Operating An All-terrain Vehicle Upon A Public Street Or Highway; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB1 is now Act 2
3/20/2018