Arkansas § 23-112-613 Delivery prior to sale - Disclosures - Definitions

Arkansas Statutes

§ 23-112-613 — Delivery prior to sale - Disclosures - Definitions

Arkansas § 23-112-613

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Ark. Code Ann. § 23-112-613 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section:

(1)(A) "Contract for sale" means the final agreement between a used motor vehicle dealer and a consumer that:

(i)Includes all material terms of the sale of a motor vehicle; and (ii) Is binding upon the seller, the buyer, and any necessary third-party financer.

(B)"Contract for sale" includes a financing agreement and all material financing terms if the motor vehicle is to be financed; and (2) "Delivery prior to sale" means a delivery of a motor vehicle by a used motor vehicle dealer to a consumer prior to the completion and execution by both parties of a contract for sale.

(b)If a used motor vehicle dealer engages in a delivery prior to sale, then the used motor vehicle dealer shall provide the consumer with an agreement for delivery prior to sale at the ti

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(a) As used in this section: (1) (A) "Contract for sale" means the final agreement between a used motor vehicle dealer and a consumer that: (i) Includes all material terms of the sale of a motor vehicle; and (ii) Is binding upon the seller, the buyer, and any necessary third-party financer. (B) "Contract for sale" includes a financing agreement and all material financing terms if the motor vehicle is to be financed; and (2) "Delivery prior to sale" means a delivery of a motor vehicle by a used motor vehicle dealer to a consumer prior to the completion and execution by both parties of a contract for sale. (b) If a used motor vehicle dealer engages in a delivery prior to sale, then the used motor vehicle dealer shall provide the consumer with an agreement for delivery prior to sale at the time of delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer. (c) (1) The agreement for delivery prior to sale shall be: (A) Printed in at least 12-point type; and (B) Signed by the consumer and the used motor vehicle dealer or the dealer's representative. (2) The agreement for delivery prior to sale shall not be considered a contract for sale. (d) The agreement for delivery prior to sale shall include all of the following terms: (1) Unless the consumer is approved for financing and both parties have executed a contract for sale, then the used motor vehicle dealer shall not: (A) Deposit or cash any down payment provided by the consumer; and (B) Sell any motor vehicle that is presented by the consumer as a trade-in; (2) The consumer retains the right to cancel the purchase of a motor vehicle if: (A) The used motor vehicle dealer changes any terms; or (B) The consumer fails to obtain financing that meets the agreed-upon interest rate; (3) If a consumer who executes an agreement for delivery prior to sale chooses not to execute a contract for sale or otherwise cancels the purchase as provided under this section, then: (A) The used motor vehicle dealer shall not: (i) Impose any charge or penalty against the consumer; or (ii) Deposit or cash any down payment provided by the consumer; and (B) The used motor vehicle dealer shall immediately return any motor vehicle that was presented by the consumer as a trade-in; and (4) If the consumer decides not to purchase the motor vehicle, the consumer shall return the motor vehicle to the used motor vehicle dealer within forty-eight (48) hours after the consumer notifies the dealer. (e) If a consumer fails to return a motor vehicle pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of this section, then the used motor vehicle dealer may recover the vehicle without the necessity of judicial process if the recovery is possible without committing an act of breaking or entering or breach of the peace. (f) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall promulgate rules to implement, enforce, and administer this section.