Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the consumer-based laws of Arkansas, including regulations that limit the excesses of businesses and criminal laws against fraud and other consumer crimes. Specifically, this section includes articles on identity theft (referred to as "identity fraud" in Arkansas statute), which is prohibited under the state's Deceptive Trade Practices Act; lemon laws, which protect consumers by requiring a refund or trade-in for new automobiles that fail to operate properly after attempts are made to remedy the problem; statutes prohibiting the use of so-called pyramid schemes; and related consumer laws. Click on a link below to learn more about Arkansas consumer laws.