§ 26-62-214 - Conversion of vehicles for use of alternative fuels. - Arkansas Statutes

26-62-214. Conversion of vehicles for use of alternative fuels.

(a) Any alternative fuels supplier, garage, mechanic, owner, or operator of a motor vehicle who converts or causes a vehicle to be converted to enable the vehicle to be operated on any type of alternative fuels shall report the conversion to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration on forms prescribed by the director, which shall include, but not be limited to, the model, make, license number, and vehicle identification number of the converted vehicle within ten (10) days after the conversion.

(b) The converting or equipping of a vehicle for natural gas propulsion shall be in compliance with rules and regulations to be made and promulgated by the director.

(c) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle which has been converted or equipped to use alternative fuels unless the vehicle has been reported to the director and any permit, if required by this chapter of that person, has been obtained.

(2) If any owner or operator fails to report a conversion of a vehicle to the director within the time prescribed above, such person shall be assessed a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) which shall be in addition to any criminal penalty in this chapter.