ARK LEG Online Marketplace Disclosures

Published on: Apr 21, 2025

On Apr. 14, ARK LEG enacted bill on requirements for online sellers.

  • ARK LEG passed SB 405 amending the Online marketplace consumer inform act.
  • Amends ARK LEG 4-119-102 (definitions), ARK LEG 4-119-103 (verification required)
  • Bill Provisions
  • Revises definition of online marketplace, verify; specifies allowed verification methods.
  • Verification requirements for high-volume third-party sellers, required disclosures to consumers by high-volume third-party sellers, including seller or seller company name.
  • Legislative History
  • On Mar. 10, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 17, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Mar. 17, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 7, 2025, bill passed in House.
  • On Apr. 14, 2025, SB 405 was approved by the governor, assigned Act 555.
  • Effectiveness
  • Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act 555, Bill 405, PR, 4/14/2025; Citation: *ARK LEG* 4-119-102, 4-119-103;
Functions
Advertising; Compliance; Legal; Market Conduct; Sales Practices
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 14, 2025
Effective Date
Aug 4, 2025
Rule ID
251277
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 14, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer