DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Garofalo HB No. 967
Abstract: Provides for the validity of certain international driver's licenses to operate a motor
vehicle.
Proposed law provides that only an international driver's license issued in the foreign individual's
country of origin and issued in accordance with the applicable treaty shall be a valid
noncommercial driver's license in this state.
Proposed law prohibits operating a commercial motor vehicle with an international driver's
license.
Proposed law prohibits any person from issuing an international driver's license in this state for
use in this state or any other state or territory of the United States.
Proposed law authorizes the office of motor vehicles to issue a cease and desist order to any
person or business issuing an international driver's license in violation of proposed law and
provides for procedures for issuing and enforcing such cease and desist orders.
Proposed law authorizes the department to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to
implement and enforce proposed law.
(Adds R.S. 32:410.1)