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This bill amends the Arkansas Unclaimed Property Act to allow the state administrator more flexibility in returning unclaimed property directly to its apparent owner without requiring a formal claims process. Specifically, the bill permits the administrator to directly pay or deliver property valued under $5,000 to a person who is named as the apparent owner in an official report, provided the administrator reasonably believes that person is entitled to receive the property. This change simplifies the process of returning smaller amounts of unclaimed property by eliminating some bureaucratic steps, potentially making it easier and faster for individuals to recover their lost or forgotten assets. The bill applies to property reported to the state administrator but excludes property claims involving other states, and aims to streamline the existing unclaimed property recovery procedures.