§ 23-112-805 — Authority to waive relevant market area and rules

(a) The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission shall waive the following for a special event that has a significant positive economic impact or is determined by the commission to otherwise qualify for an exemption under § 23-112-804(b) if no franchised motor vehicle dealer of a licensed manufacturer is participating in the host county of the special event or the counties contiguous to the host county: (1) This chapter regarding relevant market area; and (2) The rules regarding motor vehicle dealers in contiguous counties. (b) (1) The commission may promulgate rules for the issuance of a temporary permit to in-state and out-of-state new motor vehicle dealers and new motor vehicle manufacturers or distributors to participate in a special event under this subchapter. (2) The commission shall not promulgate a rule that puts a greater burden on out-of-state new motor vehicle dealers and new motor vehicle manufacturers or distributors to obtain a temporary permit than the requirements necessary for a new motor vehicle dealer or new motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor to obtain a license from the commission. (3) If the commission establishes fees for a temporary permit under this subsection, the fees shall not exceed: (A) For an out-of-state new motor vehicle dealer, one hundred dollars ($100); (B) For a new motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor, two hundred fifty dollars ($250); (C) For an out-of-state salesperson, fifteen dollars ($15.00); and (D) For a factory representative or distributor representative, fifty dollars ($50.00).

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2023, No. 696,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 235, § 1.