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HB 532 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session St. Blanc
Abstract: Removes a provision of law that exempts contracts for moving household goods from
the regulation of common carriers, if the contract is for less than $400.
Present law provides that prior to engaging in any activities related to moving household goods, an
intrastate mover of household goods must meet certain requirements, including securing a common
carrier certificate from the La. Public Service Commission (commission), meeting other
requirements of the commission, and carrying motor truck cargo carriers insurance of at least
$50,000 per truck and $100,000 per catastrophe.
Present law requires any carrier, whether domiciled in or outside of La., who is providing intrastate
transportation of household goods in La., to maintain a permanent establishment in this state.
Provides that if the carrier ceases to maintain a permanent establishment in the state, its right to
conduct business in the state shall be immediately suspended or cancelled at the discretion of the
commission. No cancellation shall be ordered by the commission without notice and hearing before
an administrative law judge.
The provisions of present law shall apply only when the contract for moving household goods
exceeds $400.
Proposed law repeals provision of present law that requires application of law only when the contract
for moving household goods exceeds $400.
(Repeals R.S. 45:164(E)(3))