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AR SB320

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes regulatory authority for the Auctioneer's Licensing Board to license and regulate online auctions and estate sales occurring within Arkansas or involving property located in Arkansas.

  • Expands the definition of "auction" to include in-person and electronic sales, and adds "estate sales" as a new regulatory category requiring licensing and oversight.

  • Reduces the grace period for license renewal from 120 days to 30 days, with a penalty of two times the normal renewal fee ($100) for late renewals beyond the grace period.

  • Requires all board fees and penalties to be deposited into the State Treasury rather than designated bank accounts, and places board expenditures under oversight by the Finance Division of the Department of Labor and Licensing.

  • Removes the requirement for the board director to execute a fidelity bond and eliminates the requirement for the director to serve as board treasurer.

Legislative Description

To Provide Consumer Protection For In-state Internet Auction Sales And Estate Sales; To Amend The Law Concerning The Auctioneers Licensing Board; And To Amend The Auctioneer's Licensing Law.

Last Action

Notification that SB320 is now Act 677

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/30/2023
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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