§ 4-99-103. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Caller identification service” means a service offered by a telecommunications provider that provides caller identification information to a device capable of displaying the information; (2) [Repealed.] (3) “Item” means any goods and services and includes coupon books which are to be used with businesses other than the seller’s business; […]
§ 4-99-104. Registration procedures — Fees — Duration
(a) (1) Not less than ten (10) days before doing business in this state, a telephonic seller shall register with the Secretary of State by filing the information required by this chapter and a filing fee of one hundred dollars ($100). (2) A seller shall be deemed to do business in this state if the […]
§ 4-99-105. Filing information
Each registration filing pursuant to this chapter shall contain the following information: (1) The name or names of the seller, including the name under which the seller is doing or intends to do business, if different from the name of the seller, and the name of any parent or affiliated organization that will engage in […]
§ 4-99-106. Exemption information — Requirements
(a) A person claiming an exemption from registration as provided by this chapter shall keep full and accurate records in a form that will enable the person to provide to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General upon request the information required to substantiate an exemption under this chapter. (b) The information provided under […]
§ 4-99-107. Bond requirement — Promotions — Notice prior to inception
(a) (1) A telephonic seller shall maintain a bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. (2) The bond shall be in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in favor of the State of Arkansas for the benefit of a person suffering injury or loss by reason of a […]
§ 4-99-108. Information to be provided each prospective purchaser
(a) If the telephonic seller represents or implies that a prospective purchaser will receive, without charge therefor, certain specific items, or one (1) item from among designated items, whether the items are denominated as gifts, premiums, bonuses, prizes, awards, or otherwise, the seller shall provide, at the time the solicitation is made and prior to […]
§ 4-99-109. Irrevocable consent appointing Secretary of State to act as seller’s attorney to receive service — Conditions of effective service
(a) A telephonic seller shall file with the Secretary of State, in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, an irrevocable consent appointing the Secretary of State to act as the seller’s attorney to receive service of any lawful process in any noncriminal suit, action, or proceeding against the seller or the seller’s successor, […]
§ 4-99-110. Soliciting prospective purchasers on behalf of unregistered telephonic seller prohibited — Violation
(a) (1) A salesperson shall not solicit prospective purchasers on behalf of a telephonic seller who is not currently registered with the Secretary of State under this chapter. (2) A salesperson who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, any person, […]
§ 4-99-111. Remedies provided for violation of provisions of this chapter not exclusive — Rights of Attorney General
(a) The provisions of this chapter are not exclusive. The remedies specified in this chapter for violation of any section of this chapter or for conduct proscribed by any section of this chapter shall be in addition to any other procedures or remedies for any violation or conduct provided for in any other law. (b) […]
§ 4-98-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Pay-Per-Call Consumer Protection Act”.