Automotive Parts Dealers

Ark. Code Ann. tit. 17, ch. 18

in effect

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-18-101 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide an additional means of preventing theft of motor vehicle parts, tires, and accessories.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-18-102 Penalty.

A person who violates this chapter or a rule hereunder shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-18-103 Authority of Division of Arkansas State Police.

The Division of Arkansas State Police is empowered to make and enforce reasonable rules to effectuate the purpose of this chapter.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-18-104 Record of transactions.

(a) A person engaged in the wholesale or retail business of dealing in new or used motor vehicle parts, tires, or accessories shall make and keep at the place of business for a period of ninety (90) days, a record of: (1) All motor vehicle parts, tires, or accessories acquired by such a person by purchase, trade, or pawn from any person other than an authorized dealer in motor vehicle parts, tires, or accessories; and (2) Each completed transaction made pursuant to such an offer. (b) The record shall include: (1) A description of the part, tire, or accessory involved; (2) A description of the person from whom the part, tire, or accessory was acquired; (3) A description, including the license number, of any motor vehicle in that person's possession; and (4) Such other information as may be reasonably required for the purpose of this chapter. (c) The record shall be kept available at the place of business for inspection by any law enforcement officer.

Source: Public.Resource.Org / UniCourt, Official Code of Arkansas Annotated, Release 78 (2020) (unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ar)URL: https://unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ar/transforms/ar/ocar/r78/gov.ar.code.title.17.htmlFetched: 11/8/2026