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AR SB485
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Payton
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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