§ 26-57-227 - Operation of vending machine without license a public nuisance -- Seizure and sale -- Redemption. - Arkansas Statutes

26-57-227. Operation of vending machine without license a public nuisance -- Seizure and sale -- Redemption.

(a) Any person who engages in the business of owning, operating, or leasing any tobacco product vending machines without first obtaining the license described in this subchapter is declared to be maintaining a public nuisance.

(b) Any tobacco product vending machine so operated may be seized and sold by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control at public auction upon the order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court.

(c) These machines may be redeemed prior to sale by the owner upon the payment of all taxes due on the machine and all costs and expenses incurred in enforcing this section if the offender pays all taxes and costs within ten (10) days after seizure of the machines by the director.