Administrative Rules of the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board, 27 CAR pt. 170
Department of Labor and Licensing · Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board
- Status
- Reviewed by ALC
- Citation
- 27 CAR pt. 170
- Comment deadline
- Apr 20, 2026
- Public hearing
- Apr 16, 2026
- ALC review
- Aug 20, 2026 · item E.49.a · ALC Administrative Rules
- Effective
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The Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board’s proposed rule changes for 27 CAR pt. 170 are in accordance with Act 932 of 2025. Act 932 updated definitions, amended the qualifications and membership of the board, and addressed the release of cargo and contents of personal vehicles. The proposal makes these changes to the rules as well. The proposed rules also seek to make changes to ensure compliance with state law and better help protect consumers by updating existing rules. Following the public comment period, the Board made a few changes in response to the comments. Some of the proposed changes were removed and reverted back to the original language prior to the rule promulgation process.
A public hearing was held on April 16, 2026. The public comment period expired on April 20, 2026. The agency provided the following public comment summary: 1. Commenter Name: Kitty Cone on behalf of the Foundation for Responsible Towing Comment Summary: Ms. Cone submitted a 20-page document outlying the comments of the Foundation for Responsible Towing. Ms. Cone restated several of the points made in the document during the public comment meeting. 1 – Comment was made regarding the definition of “consumer complaint” and ATRB’s authority. 2 – Stated language added to the definition of “labor” was duplicative and not needed. 3 – Commented that language contained in the definition of “nonconsent” was not needed. 4 – Disagreed with the added definition of “proof of ownership”. 5 – Requested removal of “snatch block usage” under the definition of “standard tow”. 6 – Disagreed with the modified definition of “storage” stating more clarification is needed and that such language potentially exceeds ATRB’s authority. 7 – Disagreed with the ATRB Director having authority to call a special meeting of the board in consultation with the Chairman. 71 8 – Suggested language be added to section 27
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