Arkansas Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Bond
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How Do Amusement Machine Operator Surety Bonds Work?
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) requires all coin-operated amusement machine operators in Arkansas to file a $6,000 surety bond.
Coin-operated amusement machine operator bonds ensure that operators promptly pay all fees and perform all duties stated in Arkansas Code 26-57-401. If the operator breaks state laws, a claim can be filed against the bond. The surety will pay out valid claims up to $6,000 to the harmed party. The operator is then responsible for reimbursing the surety.
How Much Do Arkansas Coin-Operated Amusement Machine Bonds Cost?
The required $6,000 Arkansas coin-operated machine operator surety bonds are issued instantly for just $100. Or, you can save 25% by selecting a three-year bond term, making your annual premium just $75!
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These bonds remain active unless canceled. To cancel the bond, the surety must send 60-days’ written notice to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration.
How to Run Coin-Operated Amusement Machines in Arkansas
To run a coin-operated amusement machine in Arkansas, you must complete the following forms in addition to getting a surety bond:
- AR-1R registration form
- AR-1R-AMU form
- AMU-AR form (only if additional stamps are needed)
The following devices qualify as coin-operated machines:
- Radio rifles
- Miniature football
- Golf machines
- Console machines
- Pinball machines
- Shuffleboard
- Bumper pool
- Cranes and claw machines
- Jukeboxes
- Slot machines
- Bowling machines
- Arcade machines
How Much Does It Cost to Operate Amusement Machines in Arkansas?
The Arkansas coin-operated amusement machine operator permit fee is based on the number of machines you operate:
- 1–3 Machines: $500 permit
- 4+ Machines: $1,000 permit
Coin machine operators must also pay an annual $5 fee to the Commissioner of Revenue for each machine. Visit the Department of Finance and Administration site for more licensing and fee information.
More Resources
- State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Coin-Operated Amusement Machine Requirements
- State of Arkansas Coin-Operated Amusement Machine Bond Form
- Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration: Miscellaneous Tax: Amusement
- Arkansas Code Title 26, Chapter 57, Subchapter 4: Coin-Operated Amusements
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