DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 532 Original 2023 Regular Session Charles Owen
Abstract: Removes the registration fee and renewal requirements for military honors licenses plates
for veterans of World War II, the Laos War, the Vietnamese Conflict, and the Korean War.
Present law (R.S. 47:490.9(B)) specifies that the charge for the World War II license plates is the
regular motor vehicle fee.
Present law (R.S. 47:490.11(B)) requires veterans applying for the Laos War license plate to present
to the issuing official a certified copy of their discharge from active service with one of the armed
forces of the U.S. Specifies that the charge for the license plate is the regular motor vehicle
registration license fee.
Present law (R.S. 490.13(B)) requires license plates be issued in the same manner as other motor
vehicle license plates. Requires retired members of the armed services of the U.S. applying for the
plates present to the issuing official a copy of their active duty retirement orders or other proof of
retirement from active service with one of the armed forces of the U.S. Requires veterans of the
armed services of the U.S. who are not retired present to the issuing official a copy of their discharge
from active service with one of the armed forces of the U.S. Specifies that the charge for this license
plate is the same for regular license plates.
Present law (R.S. 490.14(B)) requires license plates be issued in the same manner as other motor
vehicle license plates. Requires retired members of the armed services of the U.S. applying for the
plates present to the issuing official a copy of their active duty retirement orders or other proof of
retirement from active service with one of the armed forces of the U.S. Requires veterans of the
armed services of the U.S. who are not retired present to the issuing official a copy of their discharge
from active service with one of the armed forces of the U.S. Specifies that the charge for this license
plate is the same for regular license plates.
Proposed law removes provisions in present law that specify that the charge for the plate is the same
as regular license plates and instead specifies that no fee can be charged for such plates. Further
specifies that such plates are not subject to the renewal requirements applicable to standard plates.
Present law (R.S.505(B)(2)) requires any dealer of motor vehicles who receives a lease return or
previously owned vehicle with the intention of reselling such vehicle must remove the license or
number plate from the vehicle before resale. Requires the dealer attach the title and registration to
the electronic notification and electronically notify the secretary monthly of all plates so removed
and destroyed. Proposed law modifies present law by requiring the dealer destroy the plate. Changes the monthly
notification requirement to promptly upon the removal.
Proposed law requires the secretary promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the
provisions of proposed law.
(Amends R.S. 47:490.9(B), 490.11(B), 490.13(B), 490.14(B), and 505(B)(2))