DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 888 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Pierre
Abstract: Modifies the notice requirement dealers who sell trade-in vehicles must follow for
canceled license plates. Also, extends the notice requirement to canceled license plates for
leased vehicles.
Present law requires any dealer of motor vehicles who receives a previously owned vehicle with the
intention of reselling such vehicle to remove the license plate from that vehicle and execute an
affidavit attesting to that fact and attach said affidavit to the title and registration.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring the dealer to remove the license plate and submit
an electronic notification to the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections attesting that the license plate
has been removed instead of executing an affidavit and attaching the affidavit to the title and
registration. Also, extends the notice requirement for canceled license plates in present law to leased
vehicles.
(Amends R.S. 47:505(B)(2))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Clarify a reference to department as the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.