SB447

Senate Bill 447, known as the 'Common Carrier Reporting Act,' establishes a new requirement for common carriers transporting alcoholic beverages into Arkansas. The bill mandates that common carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity must submit quarterly reports to the Department of Finance and Administration. These reports must detail specific shipment information, including total weight by beverage type, delivery dates, parcel tracking numbers, recipient zip codes, and the name and address of the supplier or manufacturer. Common carriers must file a report even if no alcoholic beverage shipments occurred during a given period. The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to request additional documentation to substantiate these filings. Finally, the bill stipulates that carriers failing to comply with these reporting requirements will be reported to the Arkansas Department of Transportation and face penalties under existing state law.