Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-13-307. Revocation of license, permit, or certificate

(a) In the event the Arkansas Department of Transportation finds that the defendant is guilty upon any complaint filed and proceeding had, and that the provisions of § 23-13-102 or the rules or orders of the department have been willfully and knowingly violated and that a motor vehicle was used in the violation, the department shall forthwith deliver a certified copy of its findings and order to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) It shall be the duty of the secretary to forthwith revoke and take up the license plates issued upon any vehicles used in the violations. This penalty shall apply to the vehicles used in the violation regardless of whether the vehicle was being used by the violator by reason of special ownership, ownership, lease, or otherwise.

(c) In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (b) of this section, if the violator holds a permit or certificate issued by the department authorizing it to engage in the transportation of persons or property for hire, then the permit or certificate may also be revoked by the department.