Arkansas Statewide Rule

Arkansas Home Solicitation Sales Act Statewide Rules

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Arkansas (2026)

Key Facts

Statute: AR Code 4-89-101
Threshold: $25 or more
Cancellation period: 3 business days
Contract: Written required
Deceptive trade penalty: Up to $10,000

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Arkansas Code Title 4, Chapter 89 - Home Solicitation Sales

Summary

Arkansas Code 4-89-101 et seq. (Home Solicitation Sales Act) governs door-to-door sales statewide, requiring written contracts with three-day cancellation rights and applying universally regardless of local solicitor permit requirements.

(b) It is the purpose and intent of this subchapter to: (1) Provide the consumers of the State of Arkansas with contact information regarding potential monetary recourse against transient merchants; and (2) Provide that the registration fees and bonding requirements in this subchapter for transient merchants shall be minimum registration fees and bonding requirements and shall not be construed to limit or restrict the authority of counties, cities, and towns in the state to levy additional license fees and to require additional bonding for transient merchants engaged in business in counties, cities, and towns.

Source: Arkansas Code Title 4, Chapter 89 - Home Solicitation SalesView official code

Full Breakdown

The Arkansas Home Solicitation Sales Act, codified at Arkansas Code 4-89-101 through 4-89-110, applies to any consumer sale of $25 or more solicited at the buyer's residence. Sellers must provide a written contract in the same language as the sales presentation, including a conspicuous notice of the buyer's right to cancel within three business days. The cancellation notice must be on a separate form. While cities may add solicitor permit requirements, the state cancellation rights and disclosure rules apply universally.

Violations & Penalties

Violations void the contract, allow buyer recovery, and may constitute deceptive trade practices under Arkansas Code 4-88-107, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a door-to-door sale in Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas law gives buyers three business days to cancel any home solicitation sale of $25 or more by sending written notice to the seller, regardless of contract terms.

Does Arkansas require a state solicitor license?

Arkansas does not issue a general state solicitor license, but cities may require permits. The state Home Solicitation Sales Act and consumer protection rules apply universally to all door-to-door sellers.

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