Arkansas Code Title 4. Business and Commercial Law § 4-72-203. Applicability of subchapter

(b) This subchapter does not apply to those business relations, actions, transactions, or franchises subject to § 4-72-401 et seq. and § 4-72-501 et seq. or to any franchise for which the initial franchise fee paid by the franchisee or franchise owner to the franchisor does not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and the initial term of the franchise does not exceed one (1) year.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, this subchapter applies to the relationship between a wholesaler and a supplier of wine, spirits, beer, nonalcoholic beverages, or any other alcoholic beverage regardless of the initial franchise fee, if any, or initial term of the franchise.