DIGEST
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HB 773 Original 2020 Regular Session Henry
Abstract: Creates the "New Orleans Pelicans" special prestige license plate. Provides for the
creation, issuance, design, implementation, fees, distribution, and promulgation of rules
applicable to this license plate.
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections to issue a special prestige license
plate to be known as the "New Orleans Pelicans" license plate, provided there is a minimum of 1,000
applicants for such plate.
Proposed law requires the secretary to work in conjunction with the vice president of governmental
relations and business operations for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans to select the
color and design of the plate, provided the design is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3).
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 in addition to the
standard motor vehicle license tax and a $3.50 handling fee for each plate to be retained by the
department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
Proposed law requires monies received from the royalty fees be forwarded to the New Orleans
Pelicans in equal amounts.
Proposed law requires the secretary to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
Directs the office of motor vehicles to create the "New Orleans Pelicans" specialty license plate
when the applicable statutory provisions are met and its system is updated to accommodate the
creation of new plates.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.209)