DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 810 Original 2022 Regular Session Brown
Abstract: Creates the "International Association of Firefighters" 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 "International Association of Firefighters" license plate, provided there is
a minimum of 1,000 applicants for such plate.
Proposed law requires that the secretary work in conjunction with the president of the Professional
Firefighters Association of La. to select the color and design of the plate. Requires the design include
the phrase "International Association of Firefighters" and the logo.
Proposed law specifies that the license plate will be issued and renewed, upon application and receipt
of a letter of good standing from the president of the Professional Firefighters Association of La.,
to a citizen of La. certified as a member of the International Association of Firefighters 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 to be forwarded to Professional
Firefighters Association of La. Specifies that the monies received from the royalty fees shall be used
to provide relief for members of the International Association of Firefighters who have suffered
catastrophic injuries due to significant losses resulting from a hurricane, flood, tornado, fire, or loss
of a minor child.
Proposed law requires the secretary to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement the
provisions provided in proposed law.
Directs the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles, to create the
"International Association of Firefighters" speciality license plate when the applicable statutory
provisions are met and its system is updated to accommodate the creation of new plates.
(Adds R.S. 47:463.214)