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HB 481 Original 2016 Regular Session James
Abstract: Provides for the issuance of an electronic copy of a driver's license and new requirements
for the issuance of a driver's license that was renewed by mail or electronic commerce.
Present law requires that a licensee have his license in his immediate possession at all times when
driving a motor vehicle.
Proposed law modifies present law by authorizing a licensee to have an electronic copy of his license
provided by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, as an alternative
to his physical license.
Present law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to issue evidence of
renewal of Class "D" or "E" drivers' licenses to be affixed to the previously issued license to indicate
the date the license expires in the future when a license is renewed by mail or electronic commerce.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring the secretary to issue a new license which indicates
the new expiration date when a license is renewed by mail or electronic commerce.
(Amends R.S. 32:411(F)(1) and 412(D)(6))