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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 603 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Falconer
Abstract: Increases charges collected by public license tag agents.
Present law authorizes certain individuals and entities to collect certain convenience fees for motor
vehicle related services performed.
Proposed law clarifies that the individuals and entities collect certain convenience charges rather
than convenience fees.
Present law authorizes public license tag agents to charge a convenience fee, not to exceed $18, to
provide information on the status of registration privileges and a fee, not to exceed $18, per
reinstatement, provided that the fees are disclosed immediately to the consumer prior to the initiation
of the transaction and the fees are posted in a conspicuous manner in the office of the public license
tag agent.
Proposed law retains present law and increases the specified maximum convenience charge from $18
to $24 for the provision of information on the status of registration privileges and reinstatement.
Present law authorizes the public license tag agents to collect a convenience fee in addition to the
registration license tax not to exceed $18 per license.
Proposed law modifies present law by increasing the charge from $18 to $24 for all vehicles except
that the charge for motor carriers will not exceed $18 and specifies that a public license tag agent is
authorized to collect the convenience charge in addition to other authorized fees, sales taxes, and
transactions.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to
promulgate rules and regulations adjusting the La. Administrative Code to appropriately conform
with the provisions of this Act.
(Amends R.S. 6:969.18(A)(3), R.S. 9:3530(F)(1) and (2), and R.S. 47:532.1(A)(7)(c), (C), and (D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Decrease the convenience charge from $28 to $24 for the provision of information on the
status of registration privileges and reinstatement.
3. Specify that the convenience charge for motor carriers must not exceed $18.
4. Remove all provisions relative to contracts between the office of motor vehicles and
public license tag agents.