RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 174 (HB 532) 2023 Regular Session Charles Owen
Prior law (R.S. 47:490.9(B)) specified that the charge for the World War II license plates is
the regular motor vehicle fee.
Existing 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. Prior law specified that the charge for the license plate
is the regular motor vehicle registration license fee.
Existing 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. Prior law specified that the charge for this license plate is the same for regular
license plates.
Existing 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. Prior law specified that the charge for this license plate is the same for regular
license plates.
New law removes provisions 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.
Existing law (R.S. 47:505(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.
New law modifies existing law by requiring the dealer destroy the plate. Changes the
monthly notification requirement to within 24 hours.
New law requires the secretary promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement
the provisions of existing law.
(Amends R.S. 47:490.9(B), 490.11(B), 490.13(B), 490.14(B), and 505(B)(2))
Effective August 1, 2023.