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ACT No. 119
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 533
BY REPRESENTATIVE PRICE
1 AN ACT
2 To amend and reenact R.S. 32:781(9), to enact R.S. 32:792(B)(17)(j), and to repeal R.S.
3 32:781(1) and 792(C), relative to the regulation of used motor vehicles; to provide
4 for definitions; to require a certification process for certain advertising; to eliminate
5 references to "brokers"; and to provide for related matters.
6 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. R.S. 32:781(9) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S.
8 32:792(B)(17)(j) is hereby enacted to read as follows:
9 §781. Definitions
10 As used in this Chapter:
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12 (9) "Scrap metal processor" means any person, firm, or corporation entity
13 engaged in whole or in part in the business of obtaining and storing scrap metal, as
14 defined by R.S. 37:1962, whose origin may have included abandoned, wrecked, or
15 junked motor vehicles for scrap, shredding, or recycling as scrap metal.
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17 §792. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; grounds; unauthorized acts
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19 B. The commission may revoke or suspend a license, issue a fine or penalty,
20 or enjoin a used motor vehicle dealer, dealer in used parts or used accessories of
21 motor vehicles, used motor vehicle auctioneer, or salesperson for any of the
22 following conduct:
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1 (17) Use of false, misleading, or unsubstantiated advertising in connection
2 with his business. For the purpose of this Paragraph, false, misleading, or
3 unsubstantiated advertising in connection with the sale of a used motor vehicle shall
4 include but not be limited to the following:
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6 (j) Use of the words "certified", "certification", or other similar terms
7 without having proof of a certification process approved by the commission.
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9 Section 2. R.S. 32:781(1) and 792(C) are hereby repealed in their entirety.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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