HB1584

House Bill 1584 amends Arkansas state law regarding public notice requirements for towing and storage companies when dealing with unclaimed or nonconsensually towed vehicles, implements, or machinery. The bill mandates that when owner information is unavailable, towing companies must provide notice both through publication in a local newspaper and by posting on the official Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board website. It clarifies the procedures for posting these notices, including requirements for payment of fees for website usage and contents of the notices. Furthermore, the bill updates the timeline for owners or lienholders to reclaim vehicles, stipulating that failure to act within forty-five days of notice results in a waiver of rights to the property. It also repeals certain existing notification provisions and standardizes the requirements for public notice before the sale of an unclaimed vehicle.