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AR SB485

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Payton

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-36-126(a)(2)(B) to allow identification of a motor vehicle by vehicle identification number, the last eight (8) digits of the vehicle identification number, or a stock number within an electronic database associated with the vehicle.

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 5-36-126(d) and (e), which previously established a presumption that a person lawfully possesses a catalytic converter when engaged in specified businesses such as automotive salvage yards, scrap metal recyclers, licensed vehicle dealers, repair shops, towing companies, and similar enterprises.

  • Removes the exception provision that stated the presumption of lawful possession did not apply to persons who knew the catalytic converter was unlawfully removed or obtained.

  • Approved April 11, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend Acts 2023, No. 264; And To Amend The Law Concerning The Offenses Of Theft Of A Catalytic Converter And Unauthorized Possession Of A Catalytic Converter.

Last Action

Notification that SB485 is now Act 709

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/30/2023
Judiciary3/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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