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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) Knowingly possess or purchase a blue light or blue lens cap with a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap; or
(2) Transfer a blue light or blue lens cap to another person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know has a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap.
(b) Before selling a blue light or blue lens cap, the seller shall require the buyer to provide identification that legally demonstrates that the buyer is a law enforcement officer, auxiliary law enforcement officer, or a county coroner.
(c) Any sale of a blue light or blue lens cap shall be reported to the Division of Arkansas State Police on a form prescribed by the division.
(d) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a Class C felony.
(e) As used in this section:
(1) “Auxiliary law enforcement officer” means the same as defined in § 12-9-301;
(2) “Blue lens cap” means a lens cap designed to produce a blue color of light when light from a device designed for an emergency vehicle passes through the lens cap; and
(3) “Blue light” means any operable device that:
(A) Emits a blue color of light;
(B) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle or is similar in appearance to a device designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and
(C) Can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery, the vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery.
(4) [Repealed by Acts of 2019, Act 380, § 3, eff. July 24, 2019.]
(f) This section does not apply to the following persons if acting with a lawful purpose:
(1) An in-state or out-of-state law enforcement officer or auxiliary law enforcement officer;
(2) A county coroner;
(3) A person employed by an in-state or out-of-state or federal agency who is operating a vehicle equipped with a blue light or blue lens cap during the course and scope of his or her employment; or
(4) A legitimate seller or vendor of blue lights or blue lens caps.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-77-201. Unlawful possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of a blue light or blue lens cap - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-5-criminal-offenses/ar-code-sect-5-77-201/
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