(a) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) Knowingly possess or purchase a blue light or blue lens cap with a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap; or(2) Transfer a blue light or blue lens cap to another person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know has a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap.(b) Before selling a blue light or blue lens cap, the seller shall require the buyer to provide identification that legally demonstrates that the buyer is a law enforcement officer, auxiliary law enforcement officer, or a county coroner.(c) Any sale of a blue light or blue lens cap shall be reported to the Division of Arkansas State Police on a form prescribed by the division.(d) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a Class C felony.(e) As used in this section: (1) 'Auxiliary law enforcement officer' means the same as defined in § 12-9-301;(2) 'Blue lens cap' means a lens cap designed to produce a blue color of light when light from a device designed for an emergency vehicle passes through the lens cap; and(3) 'Blue light' means any operable device that:(A) Emits a blue color of light;(B) Is designed for use by an

hen light from a device designed for an emergency vehicle passes through the lens cap; and(3) 'Blue light' means any operable device that:(A) Emits a blue color of light;(B) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle or is similar in appearance to a device designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and(C) Can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery, the vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery.(4) [Repealed.](f) This section does not apply to the following persons if acting with a lawful purpose: (1) An in-state or out-of-state law enforcement officer or auxiliary law enforcement officer;(2) A county coroner;(3) A person employed by an in-state or out-of-state or federal agency who is operating a vehicle equipped with a blue light or blue lens cap during the course and scope of his or her employment; or(4) A legitimate seller or vendor of blue lights or blue lens caps.Amended by Act 2023, No. 736,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by Act 2019, No. 380,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2017, No. 439,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.Acts 1997, No. 1281, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 110.