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 777 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Falconer
Abstract: Creates the "Seymore D'Fair Foundation One Hundred Percent Me Drug Free" special
prestige license plate. Provides for fees, distribution of fees, issuance, creation, and design
of the license plate and the promulgation of rules.
Proposed law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to issue special
prestige license plates to be known as the "Seymore D'Fair Foundation One Hundred Percent Me
Drug Free" license plate, provided there is a minimum of 1,000 applicants for such plate.
Proposed law requires the secretary work in conjunction with the Seymore D'Fair Foundation to
select the color and design of the plate. Requires the design include the words "Seymore D'Fair
Foundation One Hundred Percent Me Drug Free".
Proposed law specifies that the license plate be issued, upon application, to any citizen of La. in the
same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
Proposed law requires the department to collect an annual royalty fee of $25 for each plate issued
and specifies that such fees be collected by the department and forwarded to the Seymore D'Fair
Foundation. Specifies that any monies received from the royalty fees must be dedicated to drug
prevention education in elementary and middle schools in the state of Louisiana.
Proposed law requires the department to collect a handling fee of $3.50 for each plate, to be retained
by the department to offset a portion of the administrative costs.
Proposed law requires the secretary to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.196)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Provide for an annual royalty fee of $25 to be collected by the department and forwarded
to the Seymore D'Fair Foundation to be dedicated by the foundation to drug prevention education in elementary and middle schools in the state of Louisiana.
2. Make a technical change.