Arkansas § 3-5-218 - Duplicate bills of lading.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-5-218 — Duplicate bills of lading., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-5-218. Duplicate bills of lading.
Every railroad company, express company, air transportation company, motor transportation company, steamboat company, or other transportation companies who shall transport into, wholly within, or out of this state, any light wines or beer, whether brewed or manufactured within this state or without this state, when requested by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall furnish the director a duplicate of the bill of lading covering the receipt for the liquor. This duplicate bill shall show the name of the brewer, manufacturer, or distributor, the name and address of consignor and consignee, the date and place received, and destination and quantity of the liquor received from the manufacturer, brewer, or other consignor for shipment from any point within or without this state to any point within this state. Any railroad company, express company, air transportation company, motor transportation company, or steamboat company or other transportation companies failing to comply with the requirements of this subchapter shall forfeit and pay to the State of Arkansas the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for each and every such failure, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The director is authorized and empowered to sue in his or her name on the relation and for the use of the State of Arkansas for such recovery.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 3-5-218
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-5-218 cover?
Section 3-5-218 ("Duplicate bills of lading.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 3-5-218?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 3-5-218" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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