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Arkansas Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Proposed Rule

The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission proposes to amend 23 CAR § 410-501, which governs new motor vehicle dealer licensing requirements. The rule would require dealers to submit signed contracts with manufacturers or distributors specifying line-makes and facility compliance. The proposal significantly expands the list of specialty vehicle exemptions to include additional categories such as electric bikes, specific motorized vehicles, and farm/construction implements.

New Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Requirements Arkansas

The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission proposes amendments to dealer licensing requirements under 23 CAR § 410-501. New motor vehicle dealers must provide signed contracts with manufacturers or distributors specifying line-makes and facility compliance requirements. Specialty vehicles including garbage trucks, ambulances, farm implements, and low-speed vehicles are exempt from licensure.

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Proposes E-bike Rule Change

The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission is proposing to amend its Administrative Rules to add e-bikes with a maximum speed of 20 mph to the list of specialty vehicles exempt from the commission's rules. The proposed exemption would remove e-bikes meeting the 20 mph speed threshold from commission oversight. Written comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted through May 19, 2026.

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Proposes E-Bike Exemption Rule Amendment

The Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission proposes amending its rules to add electric bicycles with a maximum speed of 20 mph to the list of specialty vehicles exempt from commission regulations. The amendment would exclude qualifying e-bikes from existing motor vehicle dealer licensing and operational requirements. Public comment opportunities and a final effective date have not been specified in the summary document.