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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 139
BY SENATOR MARTINY
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 32:1252(71) and 1270.1(1)(k) and to enact R.S. 32:1252(72) and2
1270(G), relative to marine products; to provide for definitions; to provide relative3
to unauthorized acts; to provide for exemptions; to provide for certain terms and4
conditions; and to provide for related matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 32:1252(71) and 1270.1(1)(k) are hereby amended and reenacted and7
R.S. 32:1252(72) and 1270(G) are hereby enacted to read as follows:8
§1252. Definitions9
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall10
have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section, except where the11
context clearly indicates a different meaning:12
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(71) "Watercraft" means any contrivance used or designated for14
navigation on water, including but not limited to a personal watercraft as15
defined in R.S. 34:855.2.16
(72) "Wrecker" means any motor vehicle equipped with a boom or booms,17
winches, slings, tilt beds, or similar equipment designed for towing or recovery of18
vehicles and other objects which cannot operate under their own power or for some19
reason must be transported by means of towing.20
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§1270. Establishment of new marine dealerships or relocations; protests; procedure22
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G. The provisions of this Section shall not apply when the marine24
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products consist of a trolling motor, boat trailer or watercraft trailer.1
§1270.1. Unauthorized acts; marine products2
It shall be a violation of this Part:3
(1) For a manufacturer, a distributor, a wholesaler, distributor branch, or4
factory branch of marine products or any officer, agent, or other representative5
thereof:6
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(k) To fail to designate and provide to the commission in writing the8
community or territory assigned to a licensee. The provisions of this9
Subparagraph shall not apply when the marine products consist of a trolling10
motor, boat trailer or watercraft trailer. 11
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: