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AR HB1898
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stetson Painter
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AI Summary
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Creates a new Regulatory Division within the Department of Finance and Administration, headed by a Regulatory Administrator appointed by the DFA Secretary, with oversight of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, Arkansas Tobacco Control, Arkansas Racing Commission, and the new Regulatory Enforcement Division
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Establishes the Regulatory Enforcement Division as a designated law enforcement agency, merging the existing Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division and Arkansas Tobacco Control Enforcement Division into one unit
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Grants the Enforcement Director authority to assign personnel as agents with statewide law enforcement powers to investigate violations of state laws governing tobacco, alcohol, medical marijuana, and gambling
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Agents are classified as full-time law enforcement officers under Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training requirements
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Approved April 17, 2025 as Act 837 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Create The Regulatory Division And The Regulatory Enforcement Division In The Department Of Finance And Administration; And To Allow Personnel Of The Regulatory Enforcement Division To Be Designated As Agents.
Last Action
Notification that HB1898 is now Act 837
4/17/2025