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Chaney (HB 1071) Act No. 429
Existing law defines "bona fide resident" as a person who is a U. S. citizen or resident alien
who has resided in this state continuously during the 12 months immediately prior to
application for any license and who has demonstrated his intent to remain in this state by all
of the following:
(1)If registered to vote, he is registered to vote in La.
(2)If licensed to drive a motor vehicle, he possesses a La. driver's license.
(3)If owning a motor vehicle located within La., the vehicle is registered in La.
(4)If earning an income, he has filed a La. state income tax return.
New law for purchase of a license for hunting or recreational fishing activities where such
license does not authorize any commercial activity, reduces the time required to qualify as
a bona fide resident from 12 months to six months.
Existing law provides that any person, corporation, or other legal entity which possesses a
resident license from any other state or country shall not qualify for a resident license in La.
New law retains existing law.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 56:8(16))