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Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-502: Electronic proof of boater education - Definition

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 27
  3. Chapter 101
  4. Subchapter 5

(a) As used in this section, "acceptable electronic format" means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on the boater education certificate as clearly as the paper boater education certificate. (b) When any law, rule, or regulation of this state requires a person to carry and display upon request a boater education certificate, an electronic copy of the boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format is sufficient to establish compliance. (c) The presentment of proof of a boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format does not: (1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3188, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2013, No. 436,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) As used in this section, "acceptable electronic format" means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on the boater education certificate as clearly as the paper boater education certificate.

(b) When any law, rule, or regulation of this state requires a person to carry and display upon request a boater education certificate, an electronic copy of the boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format is sufficient to establish compliance.

(c) The presentment of proof of a boater education certificate in an acceptable electronic format does not: (1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(1) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or

(2) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

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