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AR SB254
Bill
Status
3/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kim Hammer
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AI Summary
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Businesses are not liable under Arkansas Code § 20-7-101(a) for COVID-19 health violations that result from patron or customer behavior during the public health emergency.
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Other state agencies, including the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, cannot hold businesses liable for COVID-19 violations caused by patron or customer behavior.
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The State Board of Health cannot require businesses to regulate the behavior of their patrons or customers during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Enforcement of orders, rules, or directives remains the responsibility of the issuing agency.
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The act became law on March 18, 2021 without the Governor's signature and was declared an emergency measure effective immediately.
Legislative Description
To Ensure That Businesses Are Not Penalized By The Department Of Health For The Behavior Of Their Patrons Or Customers During The Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19) Public Health Emergency; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB254 is now Act 401
3/17/2021