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AR SB408

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2019

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Pitsch

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 18-11-107 requiring closing agents to provide a written disclosure statement to real property buyers before or at closing time
  • Disclosure must inform buyers that the property may be located within or near a rural area and that nearby agricultural operations are protected from nuisance lawsuits under Arkansas Code § 2-4-101 et seq
  • Defines "agricultural operation" to include livestock and poultry production, apiary products, crop and timber cultivation, and aquacultural production in controlled environments
  • Prohibits lawsuits against closing agents or their employers for failure to provide the required written disclosure statement
  • Approved March 19, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning Disclosure Requirements For Real Estate Transactions; To Require The Disclosure Of Agricultural Operations Near Real Property Located In A Rural Area.

Last Action

Notification that SB408 is now Act 515

3/19/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/12/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/25/2019

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