5-73-319. Transfer of a license to Arkansas.

(a) Any person who becomes a resident of Arkansas who has a valid license to carry a concealed handgun issued by a reciprocal state may apply to transfer his or her license to Arkansas by submitting the following to the Department of Arkansas State Police:

(1) The person's current reciprocal state license;

(2) Two (2) properly completed fingerprint cards;

(3) A nonrefundable license fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00);

(4) Any fee charged by a state or federal agency for a criminal history check; and

(5) A digital photograph of the person or a release authorization to obtain a digital photograph of the person from another source.

(b) After July 31, 2007, the newly transferred license is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of issuance and binds the holder to all Arkansas laws and regulations regarding the carrying of the concealed handgun.