Arkansas § 4-99-202 - Collection practices.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-99-202 — Collection practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-99-202. Collection practices.
No person who calls a residential telephone number for the purpose of offering merchandise for sale shall dispatch a courier or other individual to the residence to collect payment before the consumer has inspected the merchandise. It shall be unlawful for any person who calls a residential telephone number for the purpose of offering a prize to a consumer to dispatch a courier or other individual to the consumer's home for the purpose of collecting any fees or costs of any kind from the consumer. A violation of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor. A violation of the provisions of this section shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice as defined by the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, § 4-88-101 et seq. All remedies, penalties, and authority granted to the Attorney General under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, § 4-88-101 et seq., shall be available to the Attorney General for the enforcement of this section. Nothing in this section limits the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to the consumer under any other law. The obligations under this section are cumulative and should in no way be deemed to limit the obligations imposed under any other law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-99-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-99-202 cover?
Section 4-99-202 ("Collection practices.") 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 § 4-99-202?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-99-202" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 4-99-202 apply to my situation?
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