27 CAR § 170-101. Applicability and exemptions

(a) This part applies to a person that either: (1) Engages in the towing or storage of vehicles in the State of Arkansas; or (2) Performs vehicle immobilization services. (b) This part does not apply to the following tow vehicles and related equipment: (1) Car carriers capable of carrying five (5) or more vehicles and that have authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) Tow vehicles owned by a governmental entity and not used for commercial purposes; (3) If in compliance with Arkansas Code § 27-35-112, tow vehicles that are: (A) Registered in another state; (B) Operating under authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and (C) Not regularly doing business or soliciting business in the State of Arkansas; and (4) Tow vehicles used for noncommercial purposes, including without limitation tow vehicles used: (A) For personal use; (B) For transporting historic, special interest, or antique vehicles; or (C) As a parade tow vehicle. (c) This part does not apply to the storage of vehicles by a salvage vehicle pool or salvage vehicle auction that does not otherwise perform towing services.