HLS 10RS-278 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 88
BY REPRESENTATIVE SAM JONES
BOATS/SHIPS/VESSELS: Provides for registration of antique boats
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 34:851.20(A)(5), relative to antique vessels; to provide for certificate numbers2
and decals for antique vessels; and to provide for related matters.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 34:851.20(A)(5) is hereby enacted to read as follows: 5
ยง851.20. Identification number6
A.7
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(5) The owner of a boat that is thirty years old or older, used only for9
recreational purposes, and powered by the vessel's original-type power plant may file10
an application for a number for the vessel. Upon receipt of such application, the11
department shall issue to the applicant a certificate number and a decal. The decal12
shall identify the boat as an antique boat. The owner of an antique boat shall comply13
with the provisions of this Subsection, including fees and the display of numbers and14
decals.15
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HB NO. 88
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Sam Jones HB No. 88
Abstract: Allows boats 30 years or older, powered by the original type power plant, and
used for recreational purposes to be registered as an antique boat.
Present law provides that each owner of a motorboat or sailboat required to be numbered by
present law shall submit an application to the Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries accompanied
by a designated fee.
Proposed law authorizes an owner of a boat 30 years or older, powered by the original type
power plant, and used for recreational purposes may apply for such application for an
antique boat.
Proposed law requires the department to issue a certificate number and a special decal that
identifies the vessel as an antique boat.
(Adds R.S. 34:851.20(A)(5))