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AR SB237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Elevates penalties for possession or alteration of farm equipment serial numbers from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony under Arkansas Code § 5-37-521
  • Changes penalties for motor vehicles with removed or altered identification numbers from misdemeanor to Class D felony for first offense under Arkansas Code § 27-14-2210
  • Replaces specific imprisonment terms (1-5 years) with Class D felony classification for vehicles with mutilated serial numbers under Arkansas Code § 27-14-2212
  • Adds Class D felony penalty for second or subsequent violations of boating equipment identification number laws under Arkansas Code § 27-101-703, with first offense remaining Class A misdemeanor
  • Clarifies that legitimate restoration of original serial numbers by owners or repairers is not prohibited by these provisions

Legislative Description

Concerning Vehicles, Boats, Or Farming Equipment With A Removed, Damaged, Mutilated, Or Defaced Serial Number Or Vehicle Identification Number.

Last Action

Notification that SB237 is now Act 762

4/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/4/2023
Judiciary2/9/2023

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