(a) This subchapter applies to a person that either: (1) Engages in the towing or storage of vehicles in the State of Arkansas; or(2) Performs vehicle immobilization service.(b) This subchapter does not apply to the following tow vehicles and related equipment: (1) Car carriers capable of carrying five (5) or more vehicles and that have authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration;(2) Tow vehicles owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes;(3) If in compliance with § 27-35-112, tow vehicles that are:(A) Registered in another state;(B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and(C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and(4) Tow vehicles used for noncommercial purposes, including without limitation tow vehicles used: (A) For personal use;(B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or(C) As parade tow vehicles.Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1421,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1993, No. t 2021, No. 789,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.Amended by Act 2021, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1421,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1136,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 1; 2005, No. 1878, § 3; 2011, No. 1061, § 4.
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