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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 753 Original 2020 Regular Session Romero
Abstract: Authorizes the sale of certain emergency lights to and the possession of certain
emergency lights by any person employed in the performance of highway construction.
Present law authorizes the sale of a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof mounted
emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a glow in any combination of the colors
red, white, and blue, to any person who is a peace officer, a firefighter, or a person employed in the
performance of emergency or public utility services.
Proposed law adds a person employed in the performance of highway construction services to the
list of those individuals authorized to purchase a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof
mounted emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a glow in any combination of
the colors red, white, and blue.
Present law authorizes any person who is a peace officer, a firefighter, or public utility and
emergency personnel to possess an emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a
glow in any combination of the colors red, white, and blue.
Proposed law adds highway construction personnel to the list of individuals authorized to possess
emergency lights that emit a blue or red glow, or that emit a glow in any combination of the colors
red, white, and blue.
(Amends R.S. 32:327(D))