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AR HB1688
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Frances Cavenaugh
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AI Summary
- Expands authorized users of dealer's extra license plates from managers and salespersons to include owners and officers of the dealership
- Adds two new permitted uses for dealer plates: participating in community events (parades, car shows, festivals, fairs, trade shows, school/university events) and complying with manufacturer dealership agreement terms
- Clarifies that "manager" includes regional managers, division managers, department managers, and sales managers
- Establishes that all use of vehicles with dealer's extra plates—whether by authorized or unauthorized persons—is exempt from Arkansas gross receipts tax and compensating use tax
- Maintains existing penalties for misuse: fines up to $250 (first offense), $500 (second), and $1,000 (third+), plus plate suspensions of 6 months (first violation) or 1 year (subsequent violations)
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Use Of A Dealer's Extra License Plate.
Last Action
Notification that HB1688 is now Act 710
4/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/19/2025
Public Transportation3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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