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HB 21 Original 2020 First Extraordinary Session Magee
Abstract: Increases the maximum amount a supplier of mechanical repairs and services may charge
as a service fee for the use of shop supplies.
Present law requires suppliers of mechanical repairs and services for any vehicle subject to present
law to provide an itemized bill to each consumer.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law allows the supplier to charge a service fee for the use of certain shop supplies that are
not itemized, as long as the fee does not exceed a maximum amount.
Proposed law retains present law but increases the maximum amount that can be charged.
Present law requires the service fee to be the lesser of 5% of the total invoice for mechanical repair
or $35.
Proposed law changes present law to require the service fee be the lesser of 10% of the total invoice
for mechanical repair or $50.
(Amends R.S. 32:1263(A))