Section 26-57-227 - Operation of vending machine on vendor's premises - Operation of vending machine without permit a public nuisance - Seizure and sale - Redemption(a)(1) A person who engages in the business of owning, operating, or leasing any vending machines containing tobacco products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, or e-liquid products without first obtaining the permit described in this subchapter is declared to be maintaining a public nuisance.(2) A vending machine operated without a permit may be seized and sold by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control at public auction upon the order of the Pulaski County Circuit Court.(3) Vending machines that are seized under this subsection may be redeemed before sale by the owner upon the payment of all taxes or fees due on the vending machine and all costs and expenses incurred in enforcing this section if the offender pays all taxes, fees, and costs within ten (10) days after seizure of the vending machines by the director.(b) A vendor may operate a permitted vending machine on the vendor's premises or on the premises of another if the proper permits are obtained under this subchapter and if the requirements of § 5-27-227 are met.Amended by Act 2019, No. 1071,§ 15, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2015, No. 1235,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2015.Acts 1977, No. 546, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-4528; Acts 1997, No. 1337, § 17; 2009, No. 785, § 15.