The original instrument was prepared by Jerry J. Guillot. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
Gary Smith (SB 217)
Present law prohibits the transport of hazardous materials on La. Highway 73 between Interstate
10 and La. Highway 74 and within 300 yards or less of any building used as a public or private
elementary or secondary school, except for carriers making local deliveries on this portion of La.
Highway 73.
Proposed law retains present law and also prohibits the transport of hazardous materials on that
portion of La. Highway 48 designated as Apple Street in Norco, except for carriers making local
pickups or deliveries, carriers using the route to reach a local pickup or delivery point, or carriers
using the route to reach maintenance or service facilities.
Present law provides that whoever violates present law shall be fined not more than $200, or
imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. Provides that on a second or subsequent violation
the offender shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500, or imprisoned for not less than
10 days nor more than six months, or both. Proposed law retains present law.
Effective August 1, 2013.
(Amends R.S. 32:1251(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways,
and Public Works to the original bill
1. Adds exceptions for carriers making local pickups or deliveries, carriers using the
route to reach a local pickup or delivery point, or carriers using the route to reach
maintenance or service facilities.