The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The distribution and sale of recreational vehicles vitally affects the general economy, the public interest, and the public welfare; and
(2) It is necessary, in the exercise of the General Assembly's police power, to regulate and to license recreational vehicle manufacturers, factory branches and divisions, distributors, distributor branches and divisions, distributor representatives, dealers, and salespersons doing business in Arkansas to:
(A) Prevent fraud, unfair practices, discrimination, impositions, and other abuses upon the citizens of Arkansas;
(B) Foster and keep alive vigorous and healthy competition;
(C) Prevent the creation or perpetuation of monopolies;
(D) Prevent the practice of requiring the buying of special features, accessories, special models, appliances, and equipment not desired by a recreational vehicle dealer or the ultimate purchaser;
(E) Prevent false and misleading advertising;
(F) Promote and keep alive a sound system of distribution of recreational vehicles to the public; and
(G) Promote the public safety and welfare.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Regulated Industries
Chapter 112 - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act
Subchapter 10 - Recreational Vehicle Franchise Act
§ 23-112-1002. Legislative findings
§ 23-112-1004. License requirements and application fees
§ 23-112-1005. Application for license
§ 23-112-1008. Display of license — Change of employer — Salesperson
§ 23-112-1009. Expiration of license
§ 23-112-1010. Area of sales responsibility
§ 23-112-1011. Renewal of dealer agreement
§ 23-112-1012. Termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of dealer agreement
§ 23-112-1013. Repurchase of inventory
§ 23-112-1014. Sale of remaining inventory after termination
§ 23-112-1015. Change of ownership of dealer — Family succession
§ 23-112-1016. Warranty obligation
§ 23-112-1017. Damage to recreational vehicles before arrival at dealership
§ 23-112-1018. Prohibited activity of manufacturer or distributor — Coercion
§ 23-112-1019. License — Denial, revocation, and suspension
§ 23-112-1020. Monetary penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation of license — Civil penalty