DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 637 Original 2016 Regular Session Stokes
Abstract: Authorizes motor vehicle rental companies to separately list certain charges to recover
the cost of titling, licensing, and registering their vehicle fleet.
Proposed law authorizes a motor vehicle rental company, in a rental agreement, to list mandatory
charges separately, including but not limited to vehicle license recovery fees, airport access fees,
airport concession fees, and all applicable taxes. Provides that if a motor vehicle rental company
includes a vehicle license recovery fee as a separate charge in a rental agreement, the amount of the
fee shall represent the motor vehicle rental company's good-faith estimate of the company's average
per vehicle portion of the company's total annual titling and registration costs. Requires adjustment
of the fee each year based on the amount collected as compared to the amount necessary for titling
and registration. Provides certain definitions.
(Adds R.S. 51:1949.1)