DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 147 Original 2021 Regular Session Horton
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 may 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 increases the maximum convenience charge from $18 to $23 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 increases the maximum charge from $18 to $23 for all authorized transactions 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), and R.S. 47:532.1(A)(7)(c), (C), and (D))