AR SB403

Amends Arkansas Code § 5-73-130(k) to allow prosecutors to seek a single protective order (rather than multiple orders) to prevent transfer, encumbrance, or disposal of property named in forfeiture petitions.

Revises § 5-73-130(l) to clarify that law enforcement agencies must destroy any forfeited firearm and either sell or retain forfeited motor vehicles according to specified conditions.

Adds new subsection (p) allowing law enforcement agencies to trade forfeited firearms to federally licensed firearms dealers for credit toward future purchases.

Permits law enforcement agencies to dispose of forfeited firearms by other means deemed appropriate if unable to trade them to a federally licensed dealer.

Approved April 1, 2019.